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The iconic Bell UH-1 “Huey,” a rotary-winged workhorse famous for its role in the Vietnam War, appears to have made its final flight with the United States Air Force. The National Interest reports that the 459th Airlift Squadron, based in Yokota Air Base, Japan, flew its last UH-1N Huey in a ceremony that closed a chapter spanning over 45 years of service. Once operated by all four branches of the US military (Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines), the Huey has gradually been phased out of service. First came the Navy, as it phased out its Huey operations in 2009, followed…

Podcast: Why Airlines Are Monitoring Air Taxi Development | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Your browser does not support iframes, but you can visit Aviation Week editors Graham Warwick, Ben Goldstein and Karen Walker discuss what air taxis might bring to the world of commercial air travel.Subscribe NowDon’t miss a single episode. Subscribe to Aviation Week’s Window Seat Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts.Discover all of our podcasts on our at aviationweek.com/podcasts.AI-Generated TranscriptTo follow. Karen Walker Karen Walker is Air Transport World Editor-in-Chief and Aviation Week Network Group Air Transport Editor-in-Chief. She joined ATW in 2011 and oversees the…

Long-Term Optimism Drives Demand For New Freighters And Conversions | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Helen Massy-Beresford Guy Norris September 04, 2025 Conversions are expected to make up two-thirds of the 2,900 freighters that Boeing predicts will be delivered in the next 20 years. Credit: EFW The global cargo sector may have experienced short-term turmoil over tariffs, but industry players expect strong air cargo growth to continue in the longer term and fuel sustained demand for both new freighters and conversions. For now, the uncertainty created by U.S. tariff announcements and the… Helen Massy-Beresford Based in Paris,…

In the annals of aviation history, few companies have left as indelible a mark as Lockheed Martin. From pioneering record-breaking flights in the early 20th century to producing iconic aircraft like the Vega, Electra, and Constellation, Lockheed quickly became synonymous with innovation in commercial air travel, capturing the imagination of a world eager to conquer the skies. Yet, by the mid-1980s, Lockheed had abruptly withdrawn from the commercial airplane market, shifting its focus to military and defense contracts. The question of why Lockheed stopped producing commercial aircraft is multifaceted, rooted in financial turmoil, intense competition, technological setbacks, and strategic realignments.…

Also: New SAF, Korean Air Buys 103 Boeings, Maryland SP Helo Rescue, OK AWOS Update Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation announced its first customer delivery of the all-new Gulfstream G800, “the world’s longest range business aircraft.” The G800 capped off its certification process back in April. Its biggest point of pride is the “industry’s lowest cabin altitude of 2,840 feet” at a 41,000 ft cruise. It even has the newer “plasma ionization air purification system” that became something to have in the COVID days, as well as a 100% fresh air system inside. Freezing temperatures and water-contaminated hydraulic fluid combined to bring…

Aero Linx: Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) was founded in 1979 with the aim of furthering the safe flying of historic aircraft in the UK and, later on, supporting the restoration and preservation of these aircraft. The Association, which currently has over 200 active pilot and engineer members, has made a major contribution to General Aviation, ensuring that British flying heritage is kept alive by promoting the safe flying of valuable, historic and heritage aircraft…

While Flying About 1,500 Ft Above Ground Level, A Large Bird Struck The Right Side Of The Airplane Analysis: The pilot reported that while flying about 1,500 ft above ground level, a large bird struck the right side of the airplane and the right main landing gear separated from its attachment point. The pilot flew back to the airport and performed a soft field landing in the grass adjacent to the taxiway.

Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent company of Spirit Airlines, announced on August 29 that it has entered Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings in order to restructure its business while maintaining day-to-day operations online. Despite already being bailed out last year, the airline remains unstable. Although many equate bankruptcy with shutting down, United States law provides avenues for companies like Spirit to continue operating while they resolve the issue. In an open letter, the company emphasizes that flights will continue as scheduled. The existing tickets, travel credits, and loyalty points will remain valid. The Free Spirit loyalty program, Saver$ Club benefits, and…

Condor’s Fight Against Lufthansa Could Involve More Legal Challenges | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Jens Flottau September 04, 2025 Condor continues to expand its Airbus A330-900 long-haul fleet. Credit: Airbus Germany’s tourism industry fears its worst nightmare: Condor, the country’s only other independent airline of considerable size, would go out of business, pushed aside by the sheer force of Lufthansa’s financial power and network, leaving tour operators, hotels and other interested parties with no… Jens Flottau Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Jens is executive editor and leads Aviation Week Network’s global team of journalists covering commercial aviation.…

In the ongoing case against Boeing over the two deadly 737 MAX jet accidents, families who lost loved ones in the Boeing planes may get their last chance to demand the company face prosecution on Wednesday, September 3. The presiding federal judge in Texas is set to hear arguments on a US government motion to dismiss the felony charge against Boeing. By the time the Justice Department’s criminal fraud section briefed the judge in late May, the charge and the plea were off the table. A non-prosecution agreement the two sides struck said the government would dismiss the charge in…