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Archer Aviation has signed definitive purchase agreements to acquire complete control of Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) in Los Angeles for $126 million in cash, positioning the 80-acre field as the company’s primary hub for its LA-based air taxi network. The facility is also set to serve as a testbed for AI-powered air and ground operations, with the site located within 3 miles of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Also located near major event venues, Archer is targeting service for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic & Paralympic Games, for which Archer believes there will be large enough demand for its premium…

Also: AFE25 Tickets!, Jamaica Recovery, E-Aircraft at Boeing Fld, Diamond DA50 RG Cert Elon Musk is once again promising the impossible…this time, in the form of a Tesla that flies. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, Musk said the company is “getting close” to demonstrating a prototype of what he dubbed “crazy, crazy technology.” The comment came during a discussion about the long-delayed Tesla Roadster: a model first unveiled in 2017 and postponed every year since its planned 2020 debut. Boeing announced the completion of the $10.55 billion sale of assets from its Digital Aviation Solutions business unit to private…

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While Descending Toward ASN, He Advanced The Throttle, But The Engine Did Not Respond On October 2, 2025, at 1126 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22, N812SE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Talladega, Alabama. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries, and the two passengers were not injured. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight originated from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham, Alabama, and was destined for Talladega Municipal Airport (ASN), Talladega, Alabama. According to the pilot, after departure he climbed to 3,500 ft.,…

In the era of premium air travel, the battle for the skies has shifted to the suites above, where full-fledged rooms in the air compete for the discerning traveler. This article examines the experience of flying at the highest level of comfort offered by two aviation leaders from the Middle East: Qatar Airways and Emirates. We’ll discuss how their premium suites compare, what makes each unique, and how you might choose between them. Luxury in the air signifies private space, convertible layouts, exclusive amenities, bespoke service, and a lounge-in-the-sky clubhouse atmosphere. For frequent flyers and corporate clients, understanding the details…

Save for a coronavirus-induced blip at the start of the new decade, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has been the busiest airport in the world by passenger numbers for many years. The pandemic aside, this hot streak dates back to 1998, and, as reported earlier this week by Simple Flying, the latest OAG data shows that Atlanta has retained its title this year. With Atlanta being a major transit hub for US ‘big three’ legacy carrier and SkyTeam founding member Delta Air Lines, the airport serves a wide variety of routes that differ considerably in terms of their range. This…

The story of the Boeing 747 is one of daring ambition, technological breakthrough, and enduring legacy. Although its commercial production has ended and many airlines have retired the type, the 747 continues to captivate aviation enthusiasts, serve niche roles, and inspire respect across the industry. In our article, we examine why, despite its retirement among many carriers, the 747 remains an engineering icon. We’ll trace its roots in the 1960s, follow its evolution through the final variant, look at which operators still fly it, examine the engineering marvels it embodied, consider why quad-engine giants are disappearing, and reflect on the…

Denver Airport has made a proposal to the FAA requesting approval to step in and pay the Air Traffic Controllers, TSA agents, and other federal staff at the airport, during this prolonged government shutdown across the country, in hopes of avoiding the 10% capacity reduction which the FAA has mandated in 40 airports across the United States. However, the airport is yet to hear back, and the airport has stipulated that the costs of these additional staff wages will be reimbursed once the government is back up and running. Denver Airport’s Proposal To The FAA Credit: Shutterstock Denver International Airport (DEN)…

JetBlue introduced the Airbus A220 into its fleet just over four years ago, promising a quieter, smoother, and greener flying experience. It also arrived with a lot of fanfare regarding its range advantages over the aircraft it was replacing. As a result, many pundits predicted that the 3,900-mile (6,300 km) range of the Airbus A220-300 would see it soaring coast-to-coast from New York and Boston to the beaches of California. Four years later, the sleek jet is a familiar sight at JetBlue’s eastern bases — Boston Logan International Airport, New York JFK Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and Orlando International…

US-based Spirit Airlines has reportedly reached agreements in principle with the associations that represent the carrier’s pilots and cabin crew members, with regard to pay cuts, as the airline goes through its Chapter 11 restructuring process, to be more financially secure. Having entered Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection earlier in the year, the carrier has been making several changes to its organizational structure and operations to reduce costs and achieve a leaner and more efficient operation during its restructuring phase. Agreement In Principle With ALPA And AFA Credit: Vincenzo Pace American carrier, Spirit Airlines, in a press release on Friday, stated that…