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“German airports” and “good news” don’t typically go in the same sentence. Along those lines, here’s perhaps the most exciting airport development for Germany since the opening of Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 will be home to most airlines As it currently stands, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has two terminals — Terminal 1 is home to Lufthansa and many Star Alliance partners, while Terminal 2 is home to most non-Star Alliance airlines, with the exception of Condor. Yes, I know some people might be surprised to learn that the Lufthansa First Class Terminal isn’t the only part of…

In 2021, Alaska Airlines joined the oneworld alliance, which was a major development for the Seattle-based airline. To coincide with that, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines also rolled out reciprocal upgrades for elite members, as part of a strategic partnership between the two airlines. This perk has now been around for years, so in this post, I’d like to take a look at the current state of reciprocal upgrades between the airlines, given that this partnership has evolved over time. Who is eligible for first class upgrades, who is eligible for extra legroom economy upgrades, and how does it all…

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Aero Linx: The Old Flying Machine Company The Old Flying Machine Company, formed in 1981 by Ray Hanna and his children Mark and Sarah, maintains and operates rare historic aircraft in airworthy condition. The company has, from the beginning, distinguished itself in both the art of display flying and in the specialist practice of film and television work, with an impressive list of credits to its name, including: Memphis Belle, Saving Private Ryan, James Bond Tomorrow Never Dies, Dark Blue World, Flyboys, Empire of the Sun and Piece of Cake. The company’s reputation and professional standing is driven by it’s…

Execute Missed Approach Instructions issued to a pilot making an instrument approach which means continue inbound to the missed approach point and execute the missed approach procedure as described on the Instrument Approach Procedure Chart or as previously assigned by ATC. The pilot may climb immediately to the altitude specified in the missed approach procedure upon making a missed approach. No turns should be initiated prior to reaching the missed approach point. When conducting an ASR or PAR approach, execute the assigned missed approach procedure immediately upon receiving instructions to “execute missed approach.”

Aero Linx: International Scientific and Technical Soaring Organisation The Training and Safety Panel (TSP) collects and discusses safety records from member countries, compares training methods and successes, and develops strategies for mitigating risks through safety and training initiatives. The TSP holds biennial 2-3 day in-person meetings. Every 4th year the members hold a 3 day flying meeting to practice the various training methods and skills taught in the member countries.

“The benefits of the nation’s long-standing policy on aerospace trade accrue to business aviation, a vital link in our nation’s transportation system, a powerful driver of our economy and a critical component of America’s leadership in manufacturing, innovation and competitiveness. We look forward to working with the administration and Congress to promote policies that foster the growth of industries, including business aviation, that are key to preserving our nation’s leadership in global aerospace.” Source: National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president Ed Bolen, responding to revelation that aircraft, engines, and related components will be excluded from President Donald Trump’s newly announced…

Also: FAA Fines PEMCO, ALPA Faulta DCA Mitigations, USCG Rescue, Battery Fire Transport Canada issued certificates approving the operation of Gulfstream G500 and G600 models in Canadian airspace. Two newer models, the G700 and G800, are just gaining approval. Canadian authorities are still in discussions with the FAA over next steps. The type certification to Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 models happened on Feb. 15. The US Air Force is reportedly getting ready to clear the Boeing T-7 Red Hawk for production, formally transitioning the program from very prolonged development into actual output. The decision, known as Milestone C, comes more…

A US military transport aircraft struck a concrete barrier while attempting to take off from a roadway in northern Philippines during a training exercise, injuring personnel on board and damaging the aircraft, according to US and Philippine officials.  Philippine police reported that all five US personnel aboard suffered injuries after the incident on a concrete bypass road in Laoac, a town in Pangasinan province. Police said the pilot and two others were transported to a hospital for treatment, while two others received treatment at the site.   In a statement provided to the Associated Press, the command said two service members were transported to a medical facility for medical attention, adding that one has…

A new factory was unveiled in the UK dedicated to the production of Unmanned Aerial Systems for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. As the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine took place, a new factory was unveiled in the UK dedicated to the production of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The 11,000-square meter factory is located in Mildenhall, Suffolk, close by to RAF Mildenhall, an overseas base used by the United States Air Force. It is also relatively nearby to a secondary facility in Elmsett, where a testing and training base will be established at…