Category: Aviation

🌟 The Coolest Send-Off in Ground Ops: A Tribute to Decades of Dedication 🌟 In a heartwarming moment that has captured the hearts of aviation enthusiasts worldwide, veteran tug driver Jan Jansen recently completed his final pushback after decades of service—and his colleagues honored him with a send-off straight out of a Hollywood script. 🎬✈️…

🌟✈️ The Picnic on the Runway: The Double Dipstick Disaster of the Gimli Glider 🌟🛬 🔥 A True Story of Math, Mistakes, and Miracle Landings 📅 July 23, 1983 | Altitude: 41,000 ft | Aircraft: Boeing 767-233 | Flight: AC143 It started with a routine refueling stop in Ottawa. 🛫 The 767 had flown from…

✈️ Global Commercial Aircraft in Active Service (2025 Estimate) As of the latest data, the global commercial aircraft fleet in active service includes a wide range of jets, regional aircraft, and cargo planes. Here’s a breakdown: 🌍 Total Active Commercial Aircraft Category Estimated Number Examples Commercial Jets 25,000–30,000 Boeing 737, Airbus A320, A350, 787 Regional…

Another one bites the dust. These days the programming should also be considered. Especially when the computers do not inform what kind of drastic action they are going to pull off. Example : 737-Max-8 Trim to nose down based on bad sensor data. Two new airplanes bite the dust or water. 787 ANA 2013 engine…

The total number of registered airlines globally varies based on the criteria used (e.g., operational status, regulatory recognition). Here’s a breakdown based on the available data: Key Differences Explained: For comprehensive lists, refer to:

Finding the lowest cost-per-hour maintenance engine—especially among those not certified by FAA or EASA—is tricky due to limited public data and the variability of local labor, parts availability, and operational context. However, here’s what we can piece together from available insights: 🔧 Likely Candidates for Low Maintenance Cost Engine Country Certification Typical Use Maintenance Cost…

✈️ Airbus A360: Next-Generation Narrowbody Aircraft Program Status: Development (Target EIS: 2035)Role: Replacement for A320neo family, targeting 25% lower emissions and 20% reduced operating costs vs. current generation . 🔍 1. Market Context & Strategic Positioning 🛠️ 2. Technical Specifications (Projected) Parameter Specification Fuselage Carbon-fiber composite (20% lighter than aluminum) Wingspan 52m (with folding wingtips…

✈️ The Inaugural Flight of the Cessna 172 The Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the most produced aircraft in history, took its first flight on June 12, 1955. This milestone event marked the beginning of an aviation revolution, transforming general aviation with its accessibility and reliability. Below are key details about this historic flight and its legacy:…

✈️ Leadership in Action: Thai Royals Personally Pilot Boeing 737-800 to Bhutan In a striking demonstration of discipline, aviation expertise, and symbolic leadership, King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand piloted their Boeing 737-800 during an official state visit to Bhutan on April 25, 2025—a move that captured global attention for its rarity and…

HondaJet has achieved a significant milestone with the FAA certification of its autothrottle system for the HondaJet Elite II. This makes it the first production twin-turbine Very Light Jet (VLJ) to feature an autothrottle, enhancing automation and reducing pilot workload. Key Details of HondaJet Auto-Landing & Autothrottle Certification Honda Aircraft Company President Hideto Yamasaki emphasized…