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From 2015 (YouTube Edition): One of Aviation’s Greatest Efforts Expands Our Ranks With Inspirational New Flyers In this short, 2 ½ minute video, you’ll see and hear Charles Stites, who is the Executive Director of Able Flight, as he pins pilot wings on four new able flight students. You’ll also receive an introduction to an organization that takes pride in helping people succeed in ways that were not imagined before. Able Flight was created by pilots who believe that the life-changing experience of learning to fly is best shared, and they designed the Able Flight Scholarships to enable people with…

“There is no truth to any rumors that we are preparing to cease operations. It is business as usual at Spirit, and flights continue to operate normally… We are working closely with our debtor-in-possession providers and other key stakeholders on a wide variety of issues to support the financial needs and future of the business, as we have been throughout our restructuring process.” Source: From a statement from a Spirit spokeswoman, tryiung to ward off rumors of impending doom for the embattled airline.

Low Approach An approach over an airport or runway following an instrument approach or a VFR approach including the go-around maneuver where the pilot intentionally does not make contact with the runway.

Aero Linx: British Microlight Aircraft Association (BMAA) Borne out of the need to challenge increasing regulatory pressure, arguably the most important role of the BMAA is to represent the interests of the membership to protect our flying freedoms and continuously push for further control of our own destiny. Whether it be to fight for open airspace, proportionate licensing and medical requirements, sensible airworthiness oversight, helping airfields in the planning process or the many other areas of representation that affect BMAA members, the BMAA is always there to represent the interests of microlight pilots.

Well here’s an entertaining interaction between Emirates Airbus A380 pilots and air traffic controllers at New York Kennedy Airport (JFK). To be honest, I’ve heard JFK ATC be more unprofessional (admittedly that’s a high bar!), but still… JFK air traffic controllers & Emirates pilots argue YouTube channel You can see ATC has air traffic control audio and a visualization of an interaction that happened at JFK on the early afternoon of December 9, 2025, as Emirates flight EK201 was taxiing to its gate after landing from Dubai (DXB). If you’re into this kind of stuff, I’d recommend watching the below…

Premium Economy has become one of the most essential cabins in long-haul aviation. Travelers want more comfort than economy without the price tag of business class, and airlines have responded with upgraded seats, better dining options, and extra perks. But if you’re flying across the Atlantic, a familiar dilemma comes up quickly: should you book with British Airways or with Virgin Atlantic? Both carriers promote strong premium economy products, yet the experience you get with each can feel very different. In this article, we break down the strengths and weaknesses of British Airways World Traveller Plus and Virgin Atlantic Premium…

Alaska Airlines is further embracing its Pacific Northwest roots by announcing seven new nonstop routes from Anchorage and Portland that will significantly expand its Summer 2026 network.   The additions include long-haul service from Anchorage to Boston, a flight from Boston to Spokane, and new regional links across Washington state, along with a seasonal leisure route to Jackson Hole.  According to the carrier, both Anchorage and Portland are key to its long-term growth plans.  “Anchorage and Portland are essential airports to our guests and us in our growing global network,” said Kirsten Amrine, Vice President of Revenue Management and Network Planning at Alaska Airlines. “The…

The daughter of United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is calling on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to be abolished, after she had to wait 15 minutes for a pat down, causing her to almost miss a flight (thanks to Rahul for flagging this). Transportation Secretary’s daughter goes after TSA Evita Duffy-Alfonso, one of the nine children of Transportation Secretary Duffy, took to Twitter/X to rant about the TSA: I nearly missed my flight this morning after the TSA made me wait 15 minutes for a pat-down because I’m pregnant and didn’t feel like getting radiation exposure from their body…

The US has a brand-new route. On December 16, six weeks later than originally planned, the rarely discussed Boliviana (BoA) took off from Santa Cruz to Washington Dulles. Flights refuel in Panama City in both directions. It’s exactly the type of market that’d be featured in my celebratory Weekly Routes article (see the most recent edition). Bolivia’s national airline deploys the all-economy Boeing 737-800 to Dulles. The market covers a whopping 3,655 nautical miles (6,769 km) each way. That’s 30% more distance than another new 737-operated route that began this week: Oman Air from Muscat to Copenhagen via Baghdad. It’s…

Plans have been unveiled for a $1.7 billion upgrade of London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) to be undertaken next year that includes changes to both Terminal 4 and Terminal 2. The plans are part of Heathrow’s current five-year investment program, which the airport hopes will lead to smoother, more reliable journeys for its customers. This significant investment, announced on December 19, 2025, will begin with a revamp to Terminal 4 which will include a new multi-story car park and upgraded check-in area. The works will be phased to ensure the terminal’s current operations run as normal and are expected to be completed…