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How should airlines these days assess how well a pilot operates under pressure? And what red flags should they look for during the recruitment process? Diako Rad, Director of Flight Operations, and Sandra Diaso, Head of HR, at premium VIP charter and ACMI provider KlasJet, share practical insights on pilot recruitment. This includes how to evaluate skills like communication, workload management, and decision-making, and what qualities are non-negotiable. Thoroughness is the name of the game when it comes to evaluating pilots The pilot selection process at any airline, including KlasJet, comprises multiple stages that assess a candidate’s technical skills and…

Minimum Sector Altitude The lowest altitude which may be used under emergency conditions which will provide a minimum clearance of 300 m (1,000 feet) above all obstacles located in an area contained within a sector of a circle of 46 km (25 NM) radius centered on a radio aid to navigation.

Aero Linx: African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) At AFCAC, our Safety Strategic Objective is to enhance Aviation Safety and the efficiency of Air Navigation Services in Africa. We support Member States’ Implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices so that they can effectively and efficiently manage Safety matters in this rapidly growing aviation industry. In addition, as a pillar to the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market, AFCAC promotes integration and increased capacity and efficiency of air navigation in Africa.

Also: Beech M-346N, Metro Gains H160 EMS STC, New Bell Boss, Affordable Flying Expo Tickets NOW On Sale! Purdue University’s Research Foundation and the Archaeological Legacy Institute have confirmed that they will be putting their quest to find Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Electra aircraft on hold until next year. The announcement blamed seasonal weather that would jeopardize the expedition if it continued to wait for Kiribati’s green light. SpaceX is clipping the wings on its Starlink Mini users. The company announced that starting November 7, 2025, the maximum supported operating speed for its Roam, Local Priority, and Global Priority plans will…

Despite its considerable promise from an operational and passenger experience perspective, the Airbus A220 hasn’t had the best time in the last few years. The main source of its misery has been corrosion damage in the type’s Pratt & Whitney GTF engines that relates to a production issue. This has forced airlines to keep some of their jets on the ground for maintenance. Current fleet data made available by ch-aviation shows that, as we enter November, almost a fifth of the global Airbus A220 fleet is on the ground. Indeed, discounting examples that have already been retired or are in…

Anduril Industries’ YFQ-44A combat drone, one of two jet-powered uncrewed aircraft competing in the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, completed its maiden flight on October 31, 2025, marking a key step toward fielding autonomous “wingmen” to fly alongside crewed fighters.  The flight took place at Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California. Anduril said the YFQ-44A executed a mission plan on its own, managed flight control and throttle adjustment independent of human command, and returned to land under operator direction.  “This aircraft is ushering in this new paradigm with incredible technical precision,” said Jason Levin, Anduril’s Senior Vice President for Air Dominance and…

MILAN — Authorities have recorded 14 unidentified drone sightings across Europe in the last two months, the latest hovering above a Belgium tactical fighter aircraft base that also reportedly houses U.S. tactical nuclear weapons.Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said Belgium was targeted on two consecutive nights from Nov. 1-3 by drones that flew in different stages near the Kleine Brogel installation.The first phase included “small drones to test the radio frequencies” of the country’s security agencies, and the subsequent one consisted of “big drones to destabilize the area and people,” Francken said in an interview with Belgian public broadcaster RTBF.“It…

In the race for efficiency, passenger satisfaction, and market dominance in the small single-aisle aircraft segment, Airbus has made the A220 a cornerstone of its narrowbody strategy. But despite its sleek design, modern technology, and loyal customer base, Airbus now finds itself at a crossroads: Can it actually improve on what’s already considered one of the most advanced regional jets flying today? The company certainly thinks so. Airbus is planning a series of upgrades to the A220, including a refreshed cabin and a higher-capacity configuration. But analysts remain skeptical, questioning whether these changes are enough to justify the investment—especially as…

Norway and NHIndustries (NHI) have reached an amicable settlement resolving all disputes related to the country’s terminated NH90 helicopter program, the two sides announced in a joint statement on November 3, 2025.  Under the agreement, NHIndustries will take back all NH90 helicopters previously delivered to Norway, along with spare parts, tools, and mission-specific equipment. The company will assume full ownership of the recovered assets and reintegrate them into the broader NH90 program, making parts and equipment available to other operators.  In exchange, NHI will pay Norway €305 million (about $330 million), in addition to around €70 million (about $76 million)…

Airlines continue to plan for next summer, and Lufthansa is no exception. In the weekend’s schedule update, the Star Alliance member scheduled seven Airbus A380 routes. It came as Qatar Airways announced the start of superjumbo service to Singapore. Unlike last year, Lufthansa is a few months later in scheduling its summer A380 plans. It’ll use the double-decker quadjet from Munich to Boston, Delhi, Denver, Los Angeles, Mumbai, San Francisco, and Washington Dulles. While most of these cities saw the type in the summer of 2025, Mumbai is brand-new to Lufthansa’s superjumbo network. Where Lufthansa Will Fly The A380 Next…