Pilot's Life Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Flight training is a significant investment in your future, and understanding the costs is key. Whether youre aiming for a private pilot license or commercial qualifications, the financial commitment can be steep. Thats why its essential to plan ahead when learning how to pay for flight training. At Leopard Aviation , we understand that financing your dream of becoming a pilot can seem daunting.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 27, 2024
While much of the world was recovering from Christmas Day overindulgence, China was offering a glimpse of not one but two 6th generation fighter jets. On December 26, 2024, images began to emerge of what appears to be a large, tailless flying wing military aircraft undergoing a daytime test flight with a twin-seat Chengdu J-20S fighter serving as a chase plane.
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AV Web
DECEMBER 26, 2024
( This story originally appeared in Aviation Safety Magazine.) “Everyone talks about the weather, but no one ever does anything about it. Stop me if youve heard that before. The same could be said about managing the risk of general aviation. Weboth FLYING and the industry as a wholespend a lot of time preaching to pilots about the mechanics of understanding weather forecasts, determining if the aircraft is capable, and making honest evaluations of our own performance in considering how and
Vintage Aviation News
DECEMBER 27, 2024
PRESS RELEASE For the third consecutive year, Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia has met its annual 12 Planes of Christmas fundraising program goals to help restore its Republic P-47N Thunderbolt fighter. The online campaign has raised $11,200 to date for the P-47N. Adding a $50,000 grant from the Ray Foundation pushed donations over the original $50,000 goal, helping ensure the purchase of rims and new leading edges for the wings of the rare and historic aircraft.
iPad Pilot News
DECEMBER 26, 2024
ForeFlight Quiz: Advanced map challenge iPad Pilot News ForeFlight’s moving map screen provides nearly every piece of information a VFR or IFR pilot needs during a flight. Take our latest quiz to see if you know how to access some of its hidden features. How can you display VFR Flyway Planning Charts on the moving map? VFR Flyway charts automatically display when the Sectional layer is active and you zoom into a section of Class B airspace.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 25, 2024
As is the case with any year, 2024 was kinder to some companies within the global airline industry than it was to others. We have seen our fair share of casualties over the past twelve months, though, with several major carriers succumbing to a range of internal and external pressures and having to cease operations and shut down as a result. Conversely, the year seems to have created just the right market conditions in which a handful of startup carriers have been able to take to the air for the
AV Web
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Just days after announcing plans to cease operations, electric aircraft manufacturer, Lilium, has found a buyer in Mobile Uplift Corporation GmbHa coalition of European and North American investors. The German electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) company announced the news on Tuesday noting that the deal is expected to enable its two subsidiaries to secure the funding needed to resume operations and hire back the nearly 1,000 employees it let go.
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Airline Reporter
DECEMBER 24, 2024
The fine folks of the airline industry work extra hard this time of year so that the rest of us can enjoy the holidays. As if that weren’t enough, some of them volunteer to help share seasonal spirit with people in need. As one example, United operates “Fantasy Flights” that bring children experiencing significant medical issues or other hardships to visit Santa at the North Pole.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 23, 2024
10 family members have been killed after a Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400 they were traveling on crashed shortly after takeoff in Brazil. The tragedy unfolded on December 23, 2024, after the aircraft left Canela in Southern Brazil for Jundia and appeared to run into difficulties after a few minutes of flight. The Piper Cheyenne, registered PR-NDN, crashed in Gramado, around six miles from Canela, after reportedly striking the chimney of a building then impacting a mobile phone shop in a residenti
AV Web
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Investigators found multiple human errors to be the primary cause of the fatal collision between a Japan Airlines jet and a Japan Coast Guard (JCG) aircraft at Tokyos Haneda Airport earlier this year. In a preliminary report released Wednesday, the Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) identified crew confusion as the primary cause of the incident, noting that the JCG crew mistakenly believed they had clearance to enter the runway before being struck by Japan Airlines jetliner at Tokyos Haneda Air
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Welcome to my EVA Air's lounge review at Bangkok! Introduction EVA Air is one of my favourite airlines and it has always been my wish to experience the airline's business class cabin, however the time to do so hasn't arrived so I have to settle for just the lounge access. This is one advantage about flying with a member in an alliance, you are able to visit the lounge of another member of the same alliance without condition, just provide the staff with your boarding pass and you are good to go.
One Mile at a Time
DECEMBER 25, 2024
While certainly niche, heres an interesting thing I just learned, thanks to OMAAT reader Hiro. Did you know theres an airline that offers lounge access to all economy passengers on one specific flight? Neither did I (Im not talking about Bangkok Airways, which offers lounge access to all passengers, but in reality lounges are just the gate area with some free drinks and snacks) Japan Airlines economy lounge access for one flight Japan Airlines has among the more generous lounge access policies o
Aerotime
DECEMBER 27, 2024
OAG has released the details of the busiest routes in the world in 2024, and the US has been very busy. Across the top 10 busiest routes, more than 30 million seats were offered by airlines over the year. The busiest route in the USA in 2024 is between Atlanta (ATL) and Orlando (MCO) with just short of 3.5 million seats offered. The route has risen to the top spot, beating last years busiest route – Honolulu (HNL) to Kahului (OGG) in Hawaii – by around 100,000 seats.
AV Web
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Almost half the people aboard an Azerbaijan Airlines E190 survived when the plane crashed on what appears to be the infield or an area outside of an airport in Aktau, Kazakhstan on Christmas Day. Remarkable cell phone footage of the entire sequence on The Print shows the plane in a climb before it drops in a rapid but controlled descent before crash landing on a turf area.
Inflight Pilot Training
DECEMBER 22, 2024
If your dream is to join Deltas cockpit, the journey starts with a strong foundation in flight training. Lets explore the path to becoming a Delta Airlines pilot and how you can take the first step toward this exciting career! Step 1: Start with Your Private Pilot License (PPL) Every Delta Airlines pilot begins their journey at the same place: flight school.
One Mile at a Time
DECEMBER 22, 2024
For the next segment of my quick trip to Japan & Korea ,I flew Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 first class on the 1hr30min flight from Sapporo (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). Its not often that I look forward to domestic flights, but this was an exception. Most OMAAT readers are probably familiar with the incredible Japan Airlines A350-1000 first class , which I rank as being among the best in the world.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 23, 2024
In a highly embarrassing turn of events for both Malaysia Airlines and Airbus, the Kuala Lumpur-based carrier has temporarily grounded its first and only Airbus A330-900neo after operating just two return flights. The airline has stated that multiple technical defects with the plane have caused the grounding for safety reasons and so that the issues can be addressed before the aircraft flies with fare-paying passengers again.
Simple Flying
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Flair Airlines, a pioneering ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), has revolutionized Canada's aviation market by offering affordable air travel options to a growing number of destinations. Founded in 2005, Flair initially operated as a small charter airline. Over the years, it has become a disruptive force in the Canadian airline industry, challenging established players and reshaping how Canadians think about air travel.
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rules to keep air travel safe, and one big part of that is making sure airplanes have the right transponders. Transponders are an important part of an aircraft’s avionics system and help with tracking and safety. Lets break it all downwhat transponders are, how theyre used, and the rules pilots need to follow.
Vintage Aviation News
DECEMBER 26, 2024
There were almost a dozen shrink-wrapped pallets of boxes sitting on the rain soaked ramp at Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, Alaska. The address labels indicated that all of the packages were bound for the general store in Stebbins, Alaska. Everything from toilet paper and paper towels to dog food and candy were on these pallets.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 24, 2024
A last-minute rescue may have saved innovative startup Lilium, as the company has announced a rescue deal with a consortium of European and North American investors. We are very pleased to announce the signing of an investment agreement with a very experienced consortium of investors, which is a major breakthrough, Lilium CEO Klaus Roewe said. Deal closing at the beginning of January will allow us to restart our business.
One Mile at a Time
DECEMBER 22, 2024
In September 2024, we saw Alaska Airlines takeover of Hawaiian Airlines close. As youd expect, the process of integrating operations between two airlines is pretty complex (and its almost more complex when you consider that Alaska and Hawaiian plan to maintain two separate brands. On the loyalty program, the two airlines intend to introduce a combined loyalty program as of the middle of 2025.
Simple Flying
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is entering a critical period of fleet modernization due to the discontinued production of its much beloved Airbus MH-65 Dolphin and recent mishaps involving high-flight-hour Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawks. The Coast Guard is looking for alternative paths forward as its fleet is chronically underfunded. Currently, the source for the new MH-60s is retired Navy SH-60 hulls.
AV Web
DECEMBER 25, 2024
The Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport (48Y), one of the most unique general aviation airports whose runway spans both Canada and the United States, is permanently closing due to low usage. The airport, situated roughly 20 miles northwest of Roseau, is operated through an international agreement between Minnesota Department Of Transportation and the rural municipality of Piney in Manitoba, Canada.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Lilium may have laid off around 1,000 employees, almost all of its staff, on December 20, 2024, according to German digital tech media outletGrnderszene , which quoted unnamed sources within the company. According to the reports, only a caretaking team of a few dozen staff members remain at Lilium. However, the information has not been officially confirmed by the troubled eVTOL developer, nor by filings made public by the US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC).
Plane and Pilot
DECEMBER 27, 2024
From short-field capability to payload to cruising speed, every aircraft is a balance of strengths and compromises. Among single-engine piston types, few manufacturers have optimized speed and efficiency as effectively as Mooney. Indeed, when designing the first examples, Al Mooney set a target of achieving 1 mile per hour per horsepower – and achieved that.
Simple Flying
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Airports are often seen as mere transit points where journeys begin or end. But Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) breaks this mold, embodying a rich tapestry of history, an engineering marvel, and global significance. In Alaska's heart, ANC is far more than just a regional airport. It is a critical connector for international cargo, a historical landmark from the Cold War era, and an economic lifeline for Alaska.
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 26, 2024
What are those flashing lights in the sky? Is it a drone, or an airplane? And what are those lights for? You may have noticed the seemingly random flashing and solid lights on an aircraft and wondered what they are supposed to mean. In this article, we will explain all the different lights you may encounter on an airplane and their purpose. Although every aircraft may have slightly different lights, a framework of the same types of lights exists.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Air traffic has been steadily picking up since the pandemic disruption, with ACI reporting that it finally exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the first half of 2024. Connections that were abandoned in 2020 have been bouncing back, and the worlds busiest flight routes are returning to expected volumes. Global travel data company OAG has released its analysis of the busiest international flight routes of 2024, and there have been some changes.
One Mile at a Time
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Commercial aviation is incredibly safe, and there are often long periods of time where we dont see any fatal accidents. Well, unfortunately today isnt one of those days, as an Azerbaijan Airlines jet bound for Russia diverted to Kazakhstan, where it crashed, killing dozens. Azerbaijan Airlines E190 crashes after weather diversion This incident happened today (Wednesday, December 25, 2024), and involves Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243, scheduled to operate from Baku, Azerbaijan (GYD), to Grozny
Flyertalk
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The Wall Street Journal reports preliminary evidence into the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 could be attributed to a Russian antiaircraft missile. Aircraft Damage Allegedly Caused by Missile or Shrapnel Citing those who are close to the investigation, the newspaper reports the flight originally departed from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, just before 8 a.m. local time.
AV Web
DECEMBER 25, 2024
A new bill introduced in Congress aims to digitalize pilot certificateseliminating the need for pilots to carry physical copies of their medical and airman certificates. Congressman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) introduced the Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act earlier this month, aiming to improve efficiency by allowing pilots to store these documents on electronic devices or cloud platforms.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The COMAC C919 has been in operation for around 18 months, with 14 aircraft delivered to airlines and in service in China. However, commercial operations have been largely limited to mainland China, though the jet has made some international appearances without passengers onboard. Thats all about to change, though, with the news that C919 is to be scheduled on regular service between Shanghai (PVG) and Hong Kong (HKG) from January 1, 2025.
One Mile at a Time
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Commercial aviation is incredibly safe, and there are often long periods of time where we dont see any fatal accidents. Unfortunately yesterday wasnt one of those days, as an Azerbaijan Airlines jet bound for Russia diverted to Kazakhstan, where it crashed, killing dozens. While it has only been around 36 hours since the tragedy, a lot of details are emerging, with Reuters now reporting that the jet was downed by a Russian air defense system.
Simple Flying
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Developed by General Dynamics in the 1970s, the F-16 Fighting Falcon remains today as the backbone of the United States Air Force (USAF), with more F-16s in service today than any other kind of fighter aircraft. A multirole all-weather fighter capable of performing a myriad of missions while also offering impressive reliability and combat capabilities, the F-16 has unsurprisingly become one of the jets that the USAF relies on.
iPad Pilot News
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Top Articles of 2024 iPad Pilot News As 2024 comes to a close, its the perfect time to reflect on the stories that resonated most with our readers this year. From tips on maximizing your iPads battery life to in-depth guides on choosing the right apps, these articles have solved problems and inspired pilots. Whether youre new to flying with an iPad or a seasoned pro, this roundup of our 10 most popular posts from 2024 is sure to offer valuable insights and fresh perspectives.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 24, 2024
A SWISS Airbus A220-300 made an emergency landing in Graz, Austria, on December 23, 2024, after smoke and fumes filled the cabin. Local press reports one member of the cabin crew was airlifted to hospital, while at least 16 others have been taken to hospital, including the flight crew and several passengers. A Swiss Airbus A220-300 aircraft from Bucharest to Zurich made an emergency landing in Graz owing to Engine issues and smoke detection in both cockpit and cabin on Monday.
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