Author: FlyMarshall Newsroom
In the flight deck of any commercial airliner, you’ll find at least two pilots. To the right sits the first officer, also known as the copilot or the second in command. On the left is the pilot in command, also known as the captain. While both pilots take turns in flying the plane, as the pilot in command, the captain is legally responsible for the safe operation of the flight and is ultimately the final authority as to the decisions that are made. In the United States, airline pilots are unionized, and wages are negotiated for years before being written…
FL Technics Engine Services, a subsidiary of global aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services provider FL Technics Group, has expanded its engine shop in Kaunas, Lithuania, from five to eight fully equipped bays. As demand for engine maintenance continues to grow globally, this 60% capacity increase will enhance the company’s ability to provide timely and efficient engine services. The Kaunas shop is certified exclusively for the CFM56 engine family – the most widely used engine type in commercial aviation. Currently, around 70% of the shop‘s work focuses on CFM56-7B engines and the remaining share is spent working CFM56-5B and…
In October, AEI formally announced the launch of its Boeing 737-900ER conversion program, marking the company’s fourth Boeing freighter initiative. The 737-900ERSF targets high-capacity express and e-commerce markets and is AEI’s largest narrowbody freighter to date. With sustained demand for mid-sized freighters, the 900ERSF provides a value-added option bridging classic narrowbodies and widebody aircraft, helping […] source
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US President Donald Trump has renominated Jared Isaacman to lead NASA as the space agency’s new Administrator, ending months of interim leadership under Sean Duffy. “I am pleased to nominate Jared Isaacman, an accomplished business leader, philanthropist, pilot, and astronaut, as Administrator of NASA,” Trump announced in a statement on his Truth Social platform on November 5, 2025. Commenting on his nomination, Isaacman said that the support from the space-loving community has been “overwhelming”, adding that he is “not sure how he earned the trust of so many”. “It is time to inspire the world once again to achieve the…
If you’re flying Singapore Airlines business class, it’s worth being aware of the special bulkhead seats that the airline has on several aircraft types (plus the “throne” seats on 737 MAXs). In this post, I’d like to talk a bit more about what makes these seats special, and how you can assign them, given that they’re ordinarily blocked. This can make a big difference in terms of comfort, so it’s worth being aware of if you have an upcoming business class flight on the airline… Why are Singapore Airlines business class bulkhead seats special? Airlines configure their cabins as efficiently…
By Scott Hamilton Nov. 5, 2025, © Leeham News: Yesterday’s crash of a UPS Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) MD-11F evokes memories of American Airlines flight 191 in Chicago and the Air France Concorde crash in Paris. The moment of impact of a UPS Boeing MD-11F freight that crashed on take-off from the Louisville (KY) airport. Credit: USA Today. The UPS plane’s No. 1 engine apparently separated from the wing at around V1, the take-off speed, at the Louisville (KY) airport, where UPS’ main US hub is located. This is similar to the engine separation of the No. 1 engine of the…
The Airbus A320neo family is considered a global success in aviation, particularly with the introduction of new Airbus A321 variants. However, this very successful family has its own black sheep, the A319neo, which has not achieved the same level of popularity as its larger siblings. But why? Why is the Airbus A319neo widely regarded as a commercial failure? In an era when aircraft manufacturers chase ever-greater economies of scale and flexibility, the A319neo appears out of step. This aircraft has attracted fewer than a hundred orders, compared to thousands of A320 and A321s. Understanding this failure matters not only for…
Fastjet Zimbabwe, the sole remaining carrier of Africa’s Fastjet Group, commemorated the tenth Anniversary of its first flight on October 28, 2025. Having risen from the ashes of the failed Tanzanian operator of the same name, Fastjet Zimbabwe has risen to become a major player in Southern African aviation, operating several Embraer ERJ145 regional jets on cross-border routes from the country’s capital, Harare. According to an airline statement, “This milestone signifies a decade of connectivity, connecting people with places, creating lasting memories, and contributing to the growth of business and tourism in Zimbabwe and the region.” Reflecting on the ten…
As I think most people have heard by now, there was an absolutely horrific aircraft accident that happened yesterday evening. I was traveling at the time and wasn’t able to cover it right away, but I figure it’s worth writing about, as this is the biggest cargo or passenger plane that we’ve seen crash in the United States in decades. UPS MD-11 crashes on takeoff in Louisville, killing at least 11 This incident happened on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and involves UPS flight 5X2976, which was scheduled to operate from Louisville (SDF) to Honolulu (HNL). At 5:13PM local time, the…