Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

There are a lot of performance metrics in aviation, and one of them is crosswind component. In short, its the speed of the wind that, when exceeded, means to run out of rudder authority. In training airplanes such as the Cessna 172, you will find a notation of the “demonstrated crosswind” with the caveat “not a limitation.” To get this information the aircraft manufacturers put their airplanes into crosswind conditions to see that it can handle them.

Crosswind

Aerotime

MAY 1, 2025

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, has confirmed its high-speed vertical takeoff and landing (HSVTOL) concept has completed stability and control wind tunnel testing. Aurora announced on April 29, 2025, that the 20% scale model completed the wind tunnel testing in March 2025, at a Boeing facility near Philidelphia. The company said that the test was a key milestone in the preliminary design phase of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Speed and Runway Independent Techno

Lift

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Spring is in full swing, and before we know it, summer will be here. Summer brings warm weather, and for many families, kids will be out of school, looking for activities to keep them occupied. While some screen-based activities keep kids trapped inside, others can have them spending their summer hours outdoors. One screen-based activity worth looking into is flying drones.

Stability

Plane and Pilot

MAY 1, 2025

During the Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, I had the opportunity of a lifetime to fly with Titan Aerobatic Team pilots Jimmy Fordham, Bryan Regan, and Steve Gustafson. Tag along for this thrilling aerobatic flight, and experience formation flying like never before. Smoke on! The post Take Flight with the Titan Aerobatic Team appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

Pilot

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

The commercial aviation industry is navigating a serious supply chain crisis, leading airlines and aircraft lessors to adopt innovative strategies to maintain operational readiness. Recently, aircraft lessor Azorra partnered with Delta Material Services (DMS) to dismantle an Airbus A220-300 for spare parts , marking the first such occurrence for this relatively new aircraft model.

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AV Web

MAY 1, 2025

The Chatham Airport Commission is considering a revised landing fee structure aimed at raising revenue and discouraging use by large or nighttime-operating aircraft, the Cape Cod Chronicle reported. While federal regulations prevent the commission from banning specific aircraft or restricting nighttime landings outright, officials say they can impose higher fees as a financial deterrent.

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Visitors may have noticed something new when visiting FlyingMag.com today. FLYING Magazine, the world’s most widely read aviation publication, is launching its completely redesigned and enhanced web experience. The new digital platform offers an elevated experience for pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and industry professionals, providing a wealth of information in a more intuitive and engaging format.

Pilot

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

The uncomfortable silence on the other end of the line was enough to tell me that I had just squashed all the joy and excitement from this soon-to-be turbine pilot by sharing the $60,000 quote we obtained for his new turboprop purchase. But the sales rep told me the premium would only be $30,000-$35,000, he finally retorted. Famous last words That premium may have been accurate for a well-qualified professional pilot flying this aircraft in a corporate environment but not in these circumstances.

Airplanes

Aerotime

MAY 1, 2025

Airbus has published its latest financial results which show the planemaker delivered less than 20% of its annual commercial aircraft delivery target in the first quarter of 2025. In February 2025, Airbus announced that it planned to deliver around 820 commercial aircraft this year but between January and March only 136 were delivered 17% of the annual target.

Airline

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday unveiled a raft of measures designed to expand the ranks of the nations air traffic controllers. Under the terms of a new agreement between the FAA and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), graduates of the FAA Academy will receive a bonus for completing their courses and additional incentives for agreeing to work in hard to staff or high cost of living areas.

Air Traffic Control

Simple Flying

MAY 1, 2025

Flying out of its main hub at Doha Hamad International Airport , Qatar Airways operates a diverse long-haul network using a wide variety of twin-aisle aircraft from both sides of the industry-dominating Airbus-Boeing manufacturing duopoly. The largest of these is the Airbus A380, of which, according to present fleet data made available by ch-aviation , it currently has 10 examples at its disposal.

The Aviationist

MAY 1, 2025

The U.S. Air Force announced the start of the ground testing of the YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A, and selected Beale AFB to host a CCA Aircraft Readiness Unit. The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announced that the service has started the ground testing of the YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A production representative test vehicles […] The post YFQ-44A Test Vehicle Breaks Cover As USAF Starts Ground Testing of Collaborative Combat Aircraft appeared first on The Aviationist.

Simple Flying

MAY 1, 2025

Oprah Winfrey is a well-known television host, producer, actress, and media mogul. Her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, ran for 25 years until she stepped away in 2025. After becoming the youngest news anchor at Nashville's central news station, she eventually transitioned into the daytime talk show industry in Chicago. After success in the talk show industry, she launched her own production company.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 1, 2025

Freight forwarder, Kuehne+Nagel, has entered a global partnership with digital air freight platform, cargo.one, to enhance its air freight procurement and sales capabilities. By integrating cargo.ones Offer & Book API Suite, Kuehne+Nagel gains seamless e-booking access to dozens more airlines and general sales agents (GSAs) across the globe. It means Kuehne+Nagel will be able to expand its digital connectivity, enhancing its proprietary air freight booking platform, CB Air, while leveraging

Cargo

Simple Flying

MAY 1, 2025

It is common practice for airlines to schedule paint jobs for their aircraft every couple of years, especially since planes are sometimes used as a canvas to promote special partnerships, achievements, or a commitment to a global alliance. On the contrary, when it comes to updating the insides of aircraft, it might be several years before an upgrade.

Airline

The Aviationist

MAY 1, 2025

Research and data obtained during the testing of these and other experimental aircraft would lead to todays B-2 Spirit bomber and beyond. Project MX-140 and the N-9 American concerns that Great Britain might fall to Axis forces in World War Two, and therefore eliminating the possibility of launching bombing missions into occupied Europe from British […] The post The Flying Wings of Jack Northrop that Led to the B-2 Spirit – Part Two appeared first on The Aviationist.

AV Web

MAY 1, 2025

Textron Aviation is calling on Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker aircraft owners to participate in the 9th Special Olympics Airlift, set for June 19 and June 27, 2026. The company said the nationwide volunteer effort will transport hundreds of Special Olympics athletes and coaches to and from the 2026 USA Games in Minnesotas Twin Cities. Aircraft operators are asked to donate their time and aircraftincluding Citation jets, King Airs, Beechjets, Premiers, and Hawkersto give athletes a once-in-a-life

Pilot

Simple Flying

MAY 1, 2025

On April 30, 3035, multiple major US-based airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to extend cuts to minimum flight requirements at highly congested airports in the New York City area. The organization of airline industry representatives has requested that these cuts be made through October 2027, with the group citing severe air traffic controller staffing issues, according to reports from Reuters.

Air Traffic Control

Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 1, 2025

Aerospace engine aftermarket services firm StandardAero has announced it has recently completed major maintenance on the 1,500th Honeywell HTF7000 series engine at its Augusta, Georgia facility – which is more than any other company in the industry. The HTF7000 engine, also known as the AS907, surpassed 10 million flight hours in 2024. It powers aircraft such as the Bombardier Challenger 300/350, Cessna Citation Longitude, Embraer Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600, and Gulfstream G280.

Hangar

Simple Flying

MAY 1, 2025

American Airlines is continuing to expand its operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). It announced today that it will add seven new destinations from its third-largest hub as part of its Winter 2025-26 schedule. It also plans to increase the frequency on ten other existing routes from November.

Airline

Inspire

MAY 1, 2025

By Michael Friend, EAA 51201 Eight or nine years ago, your author and Joel Mapes of EAA Chapter 406 in Bremerton, Washington, had an idea to create something that went beyond EAAs Young Eagles program. Young Eagles has been a tremendous success, with well over two million young people having their first flying experience through […] The post An Idea for Youth Aviation Education Bears Fruit first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

The weather is finally warm, and aviation fans are eager to update their aircraft and home flight sim setups. Browse the 10 top-selling items that FLYING readers scooped up in April 2025. Lightspeed Zulu 3 Premium ANR Aviation Headset Enjoy quiet and comfortable flights with the new Lightspeed Zulu 3 ANR Headset. Its active noise reduction (ANR) features reduce a broad range of low frequency noise, while magnesium ear cups block out high-frequency clutter.

Rudder

Alaska Air

MAY 1, 2025

Our guests can soon book nonstop flights on Philippine Airlines from Honolulu and our West Coast hubs to Manila at alaskaair.com, plus earn and redeem Mileage Plan miles. The post Alaska Airlines welcomes Philippine Airlines, our newest global partner appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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AOPA

MAY 1, 2025

Dr. George Ervin “Sonny” Perdue III, a general aviation pilot who previously served as governor of Georgia and U.S. secretary of agriculture, will be inducted into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame at a banquet in Warner Robins on May 17.

General Aviation

Simple Flying

MAY 1, 2025

London Heathrow Airport has been in use since March 1946, when it operated under the name London Airport. In April 1969, Queen Elizabeth opened the new Heathrow Airport Terminal 1 on the site, the largest new airport terminal in Western Europe at the time, and the terminal was used by commercial aviation customers until its closure in 2015. At the airport, the newer and more efficient Terminal 2 and 5 are the flagship facilities at the airport, so why has Terminal 1 not been demolished?

AOPA

MAY 1, 2025

ForeFlight, the popular electronic flight bag app transitioning to a new owner, enabled in-app access to the FAA weather camera network.

Weather

Simple Flying

MAY 1, 2025

The number of measles cases in the United States has increased recently. While the infectious disease was declared eliminated in the country more than two decades ago, there have been significant outbreaks occasionally, with 50 or more cases.

AOPA

MAY 1, 2025

When earthrounder Matt Guthmiller launched 8Flight last year, it was primarily useful as a directory listing FBO fees, fuel prices, and restaurant information. Guthmiller said the latest version is now ready to compete with established flight planning apps including ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot.

Flight Plan

Simple Flying

MAY 1, 2025

A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 operating flight UA1731 from Kona International Airport (KOA), Hawaii, en route to Denver International Airport (DEN), diverted to San Francisco early Monday morning after the crew received an open-door indication while flying over the Pacific Ocean.

Airline

AOPA

MAY 1, 2025

Dynon Avionics said it has acquired Trig Avionics through a strategic investment aimed at strengthening its existing partnership with the maker of communication radios and transponders for general aviation. Under the deal, Trig joins the Dynon Group of companies.

Transponder

Simple Flying

MAY 1, 2025

The Airbus A321XLR is set to play a key role in the long-term development of Wizz Air's extensive European, North African, and Middle Eastern network. The Budapest-based carrier has long been a major player in the European low-cost markets, and it was one of the first airlines to begin deploying the Airbus A321XLR on long-haul routes across its global network.

Airline

AV Web

MAY 1, 2025

Were looking for more photo submissions for our Picture Of The Week. Please send entries to editor+potw@avweb.com. Include the full name of the photographer, title, and a brief description. Photo By Sparky Barnes The one and only 1934 WACO S3HD flies by during the golden hour! Photo By Brian Lloyd Evening formation flight over Canyon Lake, Texas. The post Picture Of The Week: May 2, 2025.

Simple Flying

MAY 1, 2025

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 was forced to return to its origin airport on Wednesday, April 30, after the crew reportedly noticed an issue with the aircrafts flaps. The aircraft was operating Flight DL1329 from Jacksonville to Atlanta and was forced to return to Jacksonville after a few minutes.

AOPA

MAY 1, 2025

On April 30 Garmin introduced its Garmin Pilot Web , a flight planning website complementing the Garmin Pilot mobile app.

Pilot

Simple Flying

MAY 1, 2025

airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss is out. The firing came after a shareholders' meeting at which Latvias Transport Ministry called for a vote of no confidence in the airline executive. Due to how shareholders voted, the Supervisory Board decided to dismiss the current Chairman of the Board, Martin Gauss, as of April 7th.

Airline

Cranky Flier

MAY 1, 2025

JetBlue has not been quiet about its desire to have a domestic partner to help it fill some of the gaps it faces as a regionally-focused airline. It had one in American back when it tried to push through the ambitious Northeast Alliance (NEA). The courts didn’t take too kindly to that one, but JetBlue had a fallback plan… a Spirit merger which the courts also shot down.

Airline

Simple Flying

MAY 1, 2025

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of the busiest airports in the United States, the gateway to the 'Big Apple', and one of three major airports serving greater New York. The airport, which welcomes several airlines and aircraft types, keeps New Yorkers connected to the rest of the country and beyond. With so much activity at this great airport, Simple Flying is exploring the most popular aircraft types that will operate in New York this month.

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