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Aero Linx: Piper Aviation Museum Foundation Preserving the history and legacy of the Piper Aircraft Corporation and its founding family. FYI: The museum will be CLOSED for the winter months of January and February. We will reopen on March 4th, 2026.

Data Showed That The Airplane Had Ascended To A Maximum Altitude Of 250 Ft Mean Sea Level (Msl), With Groundspeed Fluctuating Between 87 And 91 Knots Analysis: The pilot departed under visual flight rules while instrument meteorological conditions were reported at the airport, with a broken cloud layer at 300 ft above ground level (agl). A witness who was dining outside north of the departure airport initially heard the airplane and saw it shortly after. The witness said that the sound of the engine was similar to the sound of coughing and that the airplane appeared to increase in speed…

From SnF 2025 (YouTube Edition): Hummingbird 300L Kit Helicopter Gets a Subtle Makeover At the 2025 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, Vertical Aviation Technologies showcased the kit-built Hummingbird 300L helicopter that continues to reflect the company’s dedication to innovation and craftsmanship. Vertical Aviation has attended SUN ‘n FUN on and off for the past 37 years, and this year they returned with a standout: a customer-built 300L that earned the “Best Helicopter” award at the previous expo. The 300L is Vertical Aviation Tech’s pride and joy, first developed in 2018 and released as a kit in 2019.…

It’s common to see airplanes fly for multiple carriers over the course of their life (it’s one of the reasons I love tracking the history of planes). However, I just saw a plane that caught my attention more than any other that I’ve seen in quite some time… Hey, this Vietravel Airlines A321 looks familiar!While sitting in a Priority Pass lounge at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) rather bleary-eyed, I couldn’t help but gaze out at the apron and runway, given the views. I loved the traffic, from the EVA Air Boeing 777-300ER, to the Korean Air Boeing 787-10,…

Hello from Vietnam, as I just flew Malaysia Airlines’ Boeing 737-800 business class on the 1hr55min flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) — it should’ve been around 15 minutes shorter, but a fun go around gave us a free tour of the city. While the oneworld carrier’s Airbus A330-900neo business class impressed me, the carrier’s 737 business class definitely has less of a wow factor. For a short journey, it’s not worth avoiding, though it definitely pales in comparison to what its competitor 184 miles to the southeast offers. In this post I’d like to…

Premium cabin airline seats have come a long way over the years. We’ve gone from recliners, to fully flat beds, to seats with doors, and now we even see some products that have double beds (or at least that’s how they’re marketed). That brings me to a question that a reader asked. What’s appropriate for couples in airplane double beds? A gay OMAAT reader who asked to remain anonymous shared that he’s flying Qatar Airways Qsuites soon for the first time with his partner. With the Qatar Airways Qsuites having a “double bed” of sorts (often referred to as “honeymoon…

France’s Safran has unveiled plans to build a new landing gear facility in Morocco to help support the ramp-up of Airbus A320 production. On February 13, 2026, Safran’s Chairman of the Board, Ross McInnes, and His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco announced an over $332 million investment in the facility at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN). Safran said the new facility will aid A320 production by “deploying a modern, highly efficient manufacturing operation located close to its key strategic markets”. The 26,000 m² site will be dedicated to landing systems for short- and medium-haul aircraft and will incorporate…

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The Air Line Pilots Association has defended its pilot members after the Trump administration issued a new mandate to “purge DEI from our skies”. On February 13, 2026, the US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a new mandatory ‘Operations Specification’, requiring all commercial airlines to formally commit to merit-based hiring for pilots. Since US President Donald Trump returned to power in January 2025, his administration has taken a combative approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) framework, which is designed to promote fair treatment of all, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. With the new mandate in place, US airlines will…

Turkish Airlines is celebrating adding its 500th aircraft to its fleet while reaffirming the carrier’s ambition to reach 1,000 by 2036. Details behind the new Airbus A350-900 were announced by Turkish Airlines on February 13, 2026, despite the aircraft operating commercially for the first time on January 6, 2026, according to Planespotters.net. The A350-900, registered TC-LHH, features a truly unique livery composed of individual photos of Turkish Airlines’ 100,000 employees and retirees. Named ‘TK Family’ to reflect the significant milestone, the A350-900 was officially unveiled at Istanbul Airport (IST), attended by executives from Turkish Airlines and its subsidiaries, former senior…