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SACAA Low Flyby UPDATE! 9/4/26

نعم، برتقالي! >> في يوم الأربعاء، الموافق الثاني من سبتمبر، أصدرت هيئة الطيران المدني في جنوب أفريقيا بياناً رسمياً بشأن التحليق الاستعراضي لشركة " إيرلينك" فوق ملعب "دي إتش إل" في كيب تاون. أنا خوان براون، وأنتم…

A Growing Aftermarket Presence Adds to Bombardier's Narrow-Moat Business Jet Franchise - Morningstar

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Squawk Ident

Does your flight department operate long-range aircraft? If so, how do you handle elements such as long-distance flight planning, tech stops, or crew rest to prevent fatigue during extended routes? What other factors do…

INNOVATIONS Archives - Professional Pilot

Predictive maintenance

Heading off problems before they occur. By Owen Davies Contributing Writer Business aircraft “live” on schedules, routine checks, major overhauls, and hot section inspections – and they take place like clockwork. Yet,…

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Archives - Professional Pilot

Traditional piloting methods give way to new technologies featured in state-of-the-art business aircraft flight decks. By Jake CarpenterContributing WriterWith a lineage that can be traced back to the earliest aircraft…

Advanced navigation systems

Traditional piloting methods give way to new technologies featured in state-of-the-art business aircraft flight decks. By Shannon Forrest ATP/CFII. Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer It is a safe to say that most…

Warm fronts

These large-scale weather makers can create widespread problems for aviation activities. By Karsten Shein Comm-Inst Climate Scientist The bleed air was keeping the leading edges free of ice, but a bad breaker took the…

MAINTENANCE Archives - Professional Pilot

State of the MRO industry

Business is soaring and investment but more hands are needed to keep up with demand. By Justin Marchand Contributing Writer The business aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry is entering an era of…

Flying with Einstein

By Greg Anderson Comm-Inst. Boeing 707, KC-135 USAF Aircraft Commander (Ret) Do you get out of the cockpit after a flight refreshed and invigorated? Or maybe wishing you could turn the clock back? Do you leave the…

ACI Jet

Bizjet management, MRO, and FBO provider aims to set the gold standard with its unique approach. By Justin Marchand Contributing Writer Headquartered along California’s picturesque central coast, ACI Jet has evolved…

FAA Administrator Blasted Over Refusing Pay Raises For Overworked Air Traffic Controllers

Published Sep 4, 2026, 5:03 PM EDT Paul has had a career of 25+ years focused on the international technology sector, which has taken him to over 100 countries. Along the way, he developed a deep love for aviation, with…

A B-29 Bomber Quirk Gave Boeing's 377 Stratocruiser Its Famous Cocktail Lounge

Published Sep 4, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Passionate about promoting aviation, the beauty of flight and the science behind it, Antonio is an avid reader of aviation magazines and books, and he loves visiting airshows all over…

Air Canada Launches 14 Nonstop Routes From Vancouver To Asia-Pacific: See Flights Now

Published Sep 4, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Journalist – Aaron is an aviation and travel journalist with 14 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry. His background spans airport operations, aviation…

Why Regional Airlines Are Parking Aircraft & Minting Captains In Just 18 Months

Published Sep 4, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT Brandon's passion for aviation started at a young age. He became involved in the flight simulator and VATSIM communities, which sparked his interest in aviation and eventually led him…

How This $150 Million Tanker Plans To Undercut Boeing's Troubled KC-46

Published Sep 4, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT Luke Diaz is a freelance military writer with experience with active duty experience in the US Navy as well as defense and industrial engineering. He is a former Naval Flight Officer…

Why This Airline's New Airbus A350-1000 Headrest Speakers Aren't The Concert-Hall Experience Marketing Suggests

Published Sep 4, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT Airline and Airport Management Graduate, Student Commercial Pilot and Commercial Aviation Writer. Based in London & Nagoya When Japan Airlines unveiled its flagship Airbus A350-1000…

Frontier Airlines Confirms Its Final Day At New York JFK After Only 2 Years

Published Sep 5, 2026, 2:14 AM EDT Journalist – Aaron is an aviation and travel journalist with 14 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry. His background spans airport operations, aviation…

US Airlines Will No Longer Owe You Meals Or Hotels For 10 'Uncontrollable' Delays

Published Sep 5, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT Luke has over a decade of experience as a travel writer and aviation analyst. As a passionate traveler based across the Middle East and Asia, Luke offers strong insights into the…

Inside The Specialized Shelters Being Built To Protect The B-21 Raider From Harsh Winters

Published Sep 5, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT Chris earned a Master’s degree in Defense and Strategic Studies (Highest Honors) from the University of Texas at El Paso. His graduate work concentrated on Global and National…

The Airlines With The World’s Most Superior Economy Class Seats In 2026

While business class or first class are the exciting premium cabins with elaborate, innovative designs and luxurious features, economy class is how most people fly. On most airlines, economy seats are largely the same,…

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Bjorn’s Corner: Aircraft Structures, Part 17: Automated Dry Fiber Infusion

Free for nonsubscribers By Bjorn Fehrm September 4, 2026, ©. Leeham News: Last week, we looked at why the preferred method to produce composite would be dry fiber infusion if you want to avoid slow and expensive…