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Congress just approved $12.5 billion for rebuilding the national air traffic control system. It’s a down payment on what may cost over $31 billion to complete. While the initial funding is an excellent move toward modernization and addressing staffing shortages, it’s only the first step and will require more political willpower to push through.The New York Times recently accused the private aviation industry of not paying its “fair share” into the system, which was promptly debunked by the NBAA. The argument for or against privatization shouldn’t be based on sensationalized headlines, but rather a rational, fact-based discussion.As a former Part…

“Throughout these negotiations, the union has presented the company with a number of viable solutions to adequately meet our members’ needs. Our members rightly believe the compensation package offered by the company is not adequate given the recent economic trends of high inflation and skyrocketing demand for highly skilled aerospace workers.” Source: Brian Bryant, President of IAM, via a letter to U.S. Representatives and Senators indicating that the organization is ready and willing to return to the negotiating table.

Hold Procedure A predetermined maneuver which keeps aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance from air traffic control. Also used during ground operations to keep aircraft within a specified area or at a specified point while awaiting further clearance from air traffic control.

The Boeing 717 is one of the most unique jets in modern aviation history, and the strangest Boeing jet. While most Boeing aircraft are instantly associated with the company’s Seattle roots, the 717 traces its lineage back to Douglas and later, McDonnell Douglas. This legacy stretches all the way to the original Douglas DC-9 of the 1960s. With its compact size, twin rear-mounted engines, and short-to medium-haul capability, the 717 played an important role for airlines seeking efficiency in regional markets. Yet, despite its clever design and sturdy reliability, production numbers for the 717 were limited. To answer this question,…

Australasia’s Narrowbody Fleet Renewal Gains Momentum | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Adrian Schofield August 20, 2025 Qantas expects to have three A321XLRs by year-end. Credit: Airbus Australasian airlines are focused on upgrading their narrowbody fleets this year to tap into strong domestic and international short-haul demand, while widebody additions further ahead will bring major changes to long-haul services. Qantas has begun taking delivery of its first Airbus A321XLRs… Adrian Schofield Adrian is a senior air transport editor for Aviation Week, based in New Zealand. He covers commercial aviation in the Asia-Pacific region. Australasia’s Narrowbody Fleet Renewal…

The number of military pilots in the air forces around the world is changing as fleets shrink and grow. Some nations have expanded greatly in recent years, like the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Meanwhile, recruiting shortages see others shrinking, like the United States and Russia. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, one fact that has remained constant is that the USA is the undisputed world champion of air power. The US military has more pilots and aircraft between the US Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Army than the next four members of the top five combined. The…

Oregon Studies Uncrewed Helo To Battle Wildfires | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Bill Carey August 19, 2025 Oregon will study using the Yamaha Fazer to fight wildfires.  Credit: Yamaha Motor Co. USA The state of Oregon has signed an agreement with Yamaha Motor Co. USA to study the use of Yamaha’s Fazer SAR uncrewed helicopter to fight wildfires. Oregon’s Department of Aviation announced the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Yamaha’s Cypress, California-based subsidiary on Aug. 14, noting… Bill Carey Bill covers business aviation and advanced air mobility for Aviation Week Network. A former newspaper reporter, he…

The Boeing 747-8i was the final passenger iteration of the famous 747 program, while the Airbus A380 is the largest passenger airplane to ever make it into service. The Boeing 747-8 entered service in 2011, with the last being delivered in 2023. The first A380 entered service in 2007, and the last was delivered in 2021. The production runs of both aircraft were disappointing, and it’s likely neither Airbus nor Boeing recouped the development costs of these massive aircraft. This makes the two giants contemporaries that directly compete with each other. Which costs more to operate: the Boeing 747-8i or…

Spirit Airlines’ vice president of network planning John Kirby will retire at the end of August, closing out a more than 40-year career in aviation that included leadership roles at several major U.S. carriers.Kirby joined the airline in December 2018, replacing longtime Spirit veteran Mark Kopczak. During his tenure, Kirby oversaw a period of rapid network expansion and helped to solidify the ULCC’s dominant position in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He previously held senior planning roles at Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways.“John is an incredible partner who has played a pivotal role in shaping Spirit’s network,” says Spirit Senior…

In an encore to the strike held by PSA Airlines flight attendants (FAs) in March 2025, the carrier’s FAs held a rally today, August 18. There were similar rallies held nationwide by other FAs of the regional operator for American Airlines (AA). The union representatives have been in negotiations for years to level the pay disparity, which currently has the average PSA attendants’ pay rates at 45% less than AA attendants. The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) dubbed today, the “Day of Action,” in its call for support to other airlines FAs. On The Frontlines For US Airlines Photo: Wirestock…