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fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Billionaire-backed aircraft experiment seen operating in Bay Area

The A-60, a smaller airship by LTA Research, is designed to train pilots as the main project, Pathfinder 1, undergoes testing.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Video: Opinion | If You Fly Economy, You're Paying for Someone Else to Fly Private

Economy class travelers subsidize private jet users through disproportionate Federal Aviation Administration fee structures.
Science
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

I visited the only B-2 stealth bomber on display in the world. Take a closer look.

The National Museum of the US Air Force exhibits the world's only permanent display of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Six Books That Explain How Flying Really Works

Air travel is designed to distract passengers from the complexities of flying.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Someone keeps stealing, flying, fixing and returning this man's plane. But why?

Hong first discovered his missing airplane when he returned to Corona Municipal Airport to find it gone, leading to confusion and concern about its whereabouts.
Cars
#history
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

United Airlines Tech Glitch Causes Almost 300 Flight Delays In and Out of SFO

A nationwide technical glitch for United Airlines caused massive headaches for travelers coast to coast, leading to over 1,000 delayed flights and cancellations.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 week ago

Are Cathay Pacific Aria suites the sleekest new sky-high offering? One traveller boarded to find out

Cathay Pacific upgraded its business class with the Aria Suite, featuring luxury amenities and high passenger comfort.
#alaska-airlines
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
California

Alaska Airlines is back in the air after tech outage grounds all flights for hours

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
California

Alaska Airlines is back in the air after tech outage grounds all flights for hours

fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

The Tech That Keeps Planes Flying for Ultra-Long-Haul Flights

If you look at the 747, with 4 engines-now you can provide the same amount of thrust on 2 engines that burn 20 percent to 30 percent less fuel than those engines that were produced 20 to 30 years ago,
Science
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Could Captain Ron Cure My Fear of Flying?

Captain Ron's class helps nervous fliers confront their fears and understand they are not alone in experiencing anxiety about flying.
Cars
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Tech That Keeps Planes Flying for Ultra-Long-Haul Flights

The A350-900 can fly long distances with fewer engines due to advances in efficiency and design.
#cybersecurity
Cars
fromwww.sgvtribune.com
1 week ago

Private plane stolen twice from different airports found

A 1958 Cessna Skyhawk owned by Jason Hong was stolen multiple times, eventually found with an installed battery.
#drones
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances

A new federal rule will simplify the process for drone operators to gain approval for out-of-sight flights.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Lack of regulation over drones is like 'The Wild West', TD tells committee

Commercial drone operations in Dublin lack comprehensive regulation, leading to concerns about noise and residential amenity.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Joby's Twin Strategic Deals: Is the eVTOL Stock's Price Now Out of Reach?

Joby Aviation acquired Blade Air Mobility's passenger business for $125 million to enhance urban air mobility.
fromABC7 New York
1 week ago

Small plane crashes in ocean off North Carolina coast; pilot rescued

A pilot was rescued after making an emergency landing in the ocean due to engine trouble.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

A plane coming in to land was forced to U-turn and fly 400 miles back to where it started in the middle of a major storm

Flight 621 from London to Inverness was diverted back to London due to Storm Floris causing severe weather conditions.
Women
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Female pilots perform better under pressure than males, study finds

Female pilots perform better under pressure than male pilots, showcasing steadier hands and cooler heads.
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
2 weeks ago

Barcelona Airport: Europe's #2 direct Hub

Barcelona El Prat Airport is now Europe's second-busiest airport for origin-destination passengers, welcoming 53 million travelers last year.
fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago

'She lived big': South Florida pilot dies in plane crash on flight around world

Nguyen aimed to become the first Vietnamese woman to fly solo around the world, inspiring women to pursue their dreams.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

A Russian airline that used to ferry passengers to Europe is now flying to North Korea instead

Nordwind Airlines has launched direct flights from Moscow to Pyongyang amid strained international operations due to geopolitical tensions.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

I Was Born Without Arms, but That Didn't Stop Me From Becoming the World's First Licensed Armless Pilot

From the beginning, I made the connection that if there are no arms, why not use my feet? Our toes and feet have the same type of bones as our hands and fingers, so it was a normal transition for replacement.
Travel
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

With Two New Shops, The Macallan Is Increasing Its Airport Presence

The Macallan opens new retail spaces in Heathrow and LAX airports, showcasing bespoke design and a selection of single malt whisky.
#russia
Travel
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

End of a supersonic dream - The Air France Concorde disaster 25 years on

Crash of Air France flight 4590 killed all 109 on board and four on ground, ending project to fly passengers faster than sound.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Delta's struggles with the airport lounge and the angst of the upper middle class in the age of 'elite overproduction,' explained

Delta Air Lines reported strong earnings in 2025 and reinstated profit guidance while addressing challenges with overcrowded Sky Clubs.
Miscellaneous
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Arrest Made In East Bay Freeway Shootings

David Milburn has been arrested for freeway shootings that injured two people.
#accident-investigation
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 weeks ago

French 'rocketman' to attempt Channel crossing by Air Scooter

The Air Scooter is Zapata's own invention - an enclosed cabin that the pilot sits in, powered by a rotor somewhere between a large drone and a small helicopter.
Science
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

The Middle East Is Getting a New Budget Airline

Saudi Arabia has officially granted an operating license to a new budget carrier, which will be headquartered at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, set to serve 24 domestic and 57 international destinations by 2030.
Travel
#boeing
fromThe Atlantic
1 year ago
Business

Boeing and the Dark Age of American Manufacturing

Boeing shifted focus from engineering to business strategies, compromising aircraft quality and safety.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

Why Boeing's new CFO Jay Malave is 'critical' to a turnaround

Boeing's C-suite undergoes evolution with Brian West stepping down and Jesus Malave appointed as CFO.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

No survivors as passenger plane crashes in eastern Russia DW 07/24/2025

A passenger plane crash in Russia resulted in no survivors among the 48 on board.
#air-safety
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
US news

A Delta pilot narrowly avoided a B-52 collision in North Dakota: 'I don't know why they didn't give us a heads up at all'

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
US news

A Delta pilot narrowly avoided a B-52 collision in North Dakota: 'I don't know why they didn't give us a heads up at all'

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Passenger plane with 49 people onboard reported missing in Russia's far east

A passenger plane with 49 people is missing in Russia's far east, prompting a search operation.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

On Pan Am's Private Jet Journeys, Nostalgia Goes for $60,000 a Pop

Pan Am has reemerged as a luxury private jet travel experience, offering exclusive tours along its historic routes.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Today in History: July 22, First solo around-the-world flight

On July 22, 1933, aviator Wiley Post completed the first solo flight around the world in 7 days, 18 hours, and 49 minutes, landing at Floyd Bennett Field.
US news
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Airline pilot was about to land in N.D. when he saw a B-52 'coming at us'

SkyWest flight 3788 narrowly avoided a collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot, prompting the pilot to perform an aggressive maneuver.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US airline pilot makes aggressive maneuver' to avoid colliding with air force bomber

The pilot described the experience as not a fun day at work, stating that he needed to take aggressive action to avoid a B-52 bomber.
Miscellaneous
#climate-change
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights and threatens Delta alliance in trade dispute

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that Mexico's actions forcing airlines to relocate flights violated a trade agreement and gave domestic airlines an unfair advantage. He emphasized that all Mexican airlines must now submit flight schedules for U.S. government approval until concerns are addressed.
US politics
#trade-agreement
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Delta-Aeromexico alliance in jeopardy as Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Delta-Aeromexico alliance in jeopardy as Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights

fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Pilot of plane presumed to have crashed off California coast called brilliant biologist'

A small plane flown by researcher Tsotne David Javahishvili is presumed to have crashed off the coast of San Diego.
Science
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

The first skydiver to break the speed of sound has died in a paraglider crash in Italy

Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to exceed the speed of sound, died in a paraglider crash at 56 in Italy.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
4 weeks ago

New southern Haiti seaport, renovated airport spark Haitian trade mission to Miami

Haiti's new port and extended airport runway are creating trade and investment opportunities between South Florida and Haiti.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

The Brazilian rival to Boeing and Airbus warned that Trump's planned 50% tariffs will hit it as hard as COVID-19

Tariffs proposed by Trump could severely impact Embraer's revenue, comparable to the effects of the pandemic.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Travelers Can Fly This Brand-new Premium Economy Cabin on Flights from Texas-Here's How

EVA Air will launch revamped premium economy seats on its new Dallas to Taiwan route, enhancing comfort and personal space for travelers.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The once-maligned Airbus A380 is here to stay - and Emirates' $180 million deal proves it

Doric Nimrod Air Three Limited announced last Friday that it had agreed to sell Emirates four Airbus A380s in a $180 million deal. Emirates had already been leasing these planes for the past 12 years, but this commitment is a signal of further confidence in the type.
Cars
#air-india
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Aerial footage shows aftermath of plane crash at Southend Airport

The Beechcraft B200 Super King Air, a medical transport aircraft operated by Dutch company Zeusch Aviation, crashed shortly after take-off just before 4 pm.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

No basis': Pilot groups reject claims of human error in Air India crash

The Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) and the Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) deemed initial findings suggesting human error as reckless and unfounded. They asserted that speculation about deliberate or inadvertent pilot actions in the crash was misguided.
US politics
Washington Wizards
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Bell & Ross Channels Stealth and Precision with the BR 05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The BR 05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic melds horology with aviation through stealth design, using matte black ceramic to embody military aesthetics.
#plane-crash
UK news
fromwww.echo-news.co.uk
1 month ago

'Huge fireball' seen near London Southend Airport as public asked to keep away

A huge fireball has been spotted near Southend Airport, prompting caution from local authorities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Engine fuel switches cut off before Air India crash that killed 260, preliminary report finds

The investigation into the Air India crash revealed fuel switch issues and a critical cockpit conversation.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Suck it up' - Michael O'Leary says he has no sympathy for residents hit by Dublin Airport noise

Noise complaints about Dublin Airport are described as 'utter nonsense' by Mr. O'Leary with no sympathy for residents.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Hornchurch exhibition explores the role of women in the Second World War

Women played a crucial role during the Second World War, contributing significantly to military and civilian efforts.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Report: Pilot admitted nervousness' about busy airspace before California crash that killed 6

A Cessna crash off Sunset Cliffs killed six, with the pilot expressing nervousness about busy airspace and practicing before the flight.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Virgin Atlantic will use Musk's Starlink for fleet Wi-Fi

Right now, there's only one solution. It is Starlink.
Digital life
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

A Guide to the Vintage Breitling Navitimer

Breitling debuted the Chronomat in the early 1940s with a bezel featuring a logarithmic scale that allowed aviators to perform various computations and calculations.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
1 month ago

40 years on: The first 15-seater flight, how Ryanair sold itself as the 'low-cost' airline from the start and the controversies along the way

Ryanair, launched in 1985, quickly became a pioneering airline under the leadership of Michael O'Leary.
AC Milan
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A person was sucked into a plane's engine at one of Italy's busiest airports after getting onto the tarmac

A person was sucked into a plane's engine at Milan Bergamo Airport, leading to operational suspension and multiple flight cancellations.
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

China wants to challenge Airbus and Boeing and shake up global aviation. Here's what you need to know about its upstart planemaker, Comac.

Comac aims to disrupt the aviation market dominated by Boeing and Airbus with its C919 and C909 aircraft.
Agriculture
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Airbus okays use of 'Taxibot' to tow planes to the runway

Airbus certified the Taxibot to transport single-aisle planes from stand to runway, aiming to improve sustainability and reduce fuel usage.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

archer's eVTOL midnight with exterior made of handcrafted clay takes first flight in abu dhabi

The eVTOL test flight helps monitor aircraft performance, identifying necessary system changes and its compatibility with local airspace in Abu Dhabi, a city aiming for flying taxis.
Cars
Travel
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago

Hundreds of flights cancelled across Europe as travel chaos continues

Aviation authorities canceled hundreds of flights due to French air traffic control strikes, affecting 300,000 passengers during the summer holiday rush.
#air-traffic-control
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
France news

Warning over reduced flights in one of Europe's busiest airports

Cutting flights is necessary as French air traffic controllers strike on July 3.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago
France news

Will there be more French air traffic control strikes this summer?

French air traffic controllers staged a two-day strike in July, causing significant flight disruptions.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Private pilot reveals how they go to the bathroom on long-haul flights

When leaving the flight deck isn't an option, pilots turn to a device known as a 'relief tube.' This device is a black, cone-shaped plastic cup attached to a long tube.
Digital life
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

How the right-wing media machine turns violence & tragedy into using trans people as scapegoats

Ellis's lawsuit accuses Matthew S. Wallace of creating a 'destructive and irresponsible defamation campaign,' driven by a desire to exploit anti-trans sentiment for profit.
LGBT
Travel
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Affluent Travelers Are Ditching Business Class for Business Jets

Business jets are experiencing increased demand due to corporate travels and leisure destinations.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Business Class vs First Class: Are the Differences Worth the Price?

Business class offers high comfort at a significantly lower price than first class, making it a better value for most passengers.
Cars
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

VoltAero's Cassio 330 Sets the Pace for Electric-Hybrid Aviation Innovation | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

VoltAero's Cassio 330 is a hybrid-electric aircraft designed for regional air mobility, emphasizing low emissions and efficient short-to-mid-range travel.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Airlines in turbulence as flight risks rise amid conflicts DW 07/01/2025

Brendan Sobie, a Singapore-based aviation analyst, emphasizes that it's not unusual for airlines to reroute due to conflicts, but the current situation is particularly complex due to multiple airspace restrictions occurring simultaneously.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Everything to know about the life and career of Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos' wife

Lauren Sánchez married Jeff Bezos in a lavish ceremony in Venice, highlighting her diverse career and life.
Sánchez is a skilled pilot and former journalist with an extensive background in media.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Oakland airport changes name for 2nd time in a year amid ongoing legal battle with San Francisco

We are going to go with 'Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport.' This is really leaning into Oakland and putting Oakland first, said Director of Aviation Craig Simon.
East Bay real estate
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