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The EASA Rotorcraft Symposium will take place in Cologne, Germany. on Monday 17 November and will be followed by European Rotors on 18-20 November. We know that many people are unsure of what days to visit the different events so we hosted this webinar to provide all the information you will need about what is happening across the full 4 days of the biggest Rotorcraft event in the European aviation calendar. Visit the EASA Rotorcraft Symposium and European Rotors 2025 Event Page here: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/events/easa-rotorcraft-symposium-and-european-rotors Watch the Video of the Webinar here:  https://youtu.be/9z6mm5nubNM?si=zWVfVfvVekATv8MZ  source

The empennage is an important part of modern-day airplanes. Also known as the tail assembly, it provides stabilization as well as pitch and yaw control. Without a tail, most airplanes would be too unstable to fly. Airplanes would essentially “swing” to the left and right. The empennage prevents unwanted movement such as this so that airplanes can fly straight. Below are six facts about empennages. #1) Consists of Multiple Parts Empennages consist of multiple parts, including a horizontal stabilizer, elevators, vertical stabilizer and rudder. The horizontal stabilizer prevents pitch instability. The elevators control the airplane’s pitch. The vertical stabilizer prevents…

The fear of flying, also known as aviophobia, has been extensively studied for more than 30 years. However, as of 2025, comprehensive research into why it persists remains surprisingly rare. And while flying is among the safest modes of travel, the fear continues to affect a significant share of passengers worldwide. The DSM-5 classifies aviophobia as a situational-specific phobia, often manifesting through inherited anxiety, traumatic flying experiences, or related phobias such as claustrophobia. According to existing studies, aviophobia may affect between 2.5% and 40% of individuals in industrialized countries. To better understand why this fear persists, and to explore ways…

Frustrating as it might be, there are all kinds of situations where you may find yourself downgraded on a flight. In this post, I’d like to talk a bit about what you’re entitled to in these situations, since it’s a question I get all the time. What can cause you to be downgraded on a flight? What are you entitled to if you are downgraded on a flight? It’s not necessarily so straightforward… Reasons you can be downgraded on a flight Let’s start by covering the very basics — what constitutes a flight downgrade? For the purposes of this post,…

For most travelers, passing through an airport can be a relatively uncomfortable experience. From the crowded, noisy check-in halls to waiting areas packed with travelers standing in line for boarding, there are relatively few places where passengers have the opportunity to rest and relax before getting onboard any particular flight. There are a number of ways that passengers can attempt to improve their passenger experience. Flying is not fun, and few people will try to tell you otherwise. But there are some kinds of moves that frequent flyers will make that significantly improve the nature of their passenger experience. Every…

Air cargo pricing isn’t just about numbers anymore. It’s about understanding the story those numbers are telling. And now, with the launch of FAX Pulse in WebCargo’s Terminal, forwarders can do just that – tap into real-time insights across demand, supply, bookings, and tonnage, all derived from actual platform activity across 5,000+ forwarders and dozens of airlines. Whether you’re a WebCargo eBooking power user or relying on Terminal for market intelligence, this new upgrade gives you a front-row seat to the market’s real heartbeat. Let’s dive into the four new indexes transforming how forwarders negotiate, plan, and win. 1. Demand…

Renegade Air has acquired a pair of ATR 42 freighters, the first of the type to enter the Kenya-based carrier’s fleet, which has expanded to four turboprop freighters. Renegade, which acquired the two ATR 42-300Fs (317 and 378) from Switzerland-based Zimex Aviation in August, plans to begin operating them in four to six weeks, the […] source

Sept. 15, 2025, © Leeham News: In the fourth part of our article series about the Production of the next new aircraft, we look at what changes Boeing needs to do to produce the next new aircraft we described in our series What’s the next new aircraft.Boeing 737s awaiting delivery, November 2022. Credit: Leeham News.The new small widebody described in the series and a replacement for the 737 MAX will be an all-composite aircraft. For these products, new, cheaper, and faster composite production technology is needed.The present widebody composite methods are not made for high-rate, low-cost aircraft, as Boeing found…

Japan is deploying eight aircraft, including four F-15 fighter jets, to bases in the United States, Canada and Europe in an unprecedented mission to support NATO. The mission, dubbed Atlantic Eagles, reportedly marks the first time in history that Japanese warplanes have deployed to Canada and Europe. A total of 180 personnel drawn from air bases across Japan are taking part, including from the 2nd Air Wing based at Chitose, 1st Tactical Airlift Wing based at Komaki, 2nd Tactical Airlift Group from Iruma and 3rd Tactical Airlift Wing from Miho, according to a Japan Air Self-Defense Force release. The four…

In the first UK visit for the type outside of an airshow, Kawasaki C-2 58-1218 arrived at RAF Coningsby in stunning evening light on Sept. 17, 2025. One of two C-2s acting as a support aircraft for Operation Atlantic Eagles, a goodwill deployment of four Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15J Eagles to Europe, 58-1218 arrived at 1805 local time (1705 UTC) using the callsign Japanese Air Force 101. It departed from CFB Goose Bay, Canada, where the four F-15Js and other support aircraft stopped over after routing via Eielson AFB, Alaska, from Chitose AB, Japan.In the first UK visit…