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Hello from Thailand, as I just completed the outbound portion of my review trip to Bangkok! For the third segment of my trip, I flew Aircalin’s Airbus A330-900neo business class on the 11hr5min flight from Paris (CDG) to Bangkok (BKK). Longtime OMAAT readers will know how much I love trying new airlines that are a bit off the beaten path, so I can’t even say how excited I was to board this flight. Like, I was probably more excited than I was about my recent flight in Etihad’s A380 The Residence. For those not familiar with Aircalin, it’s the airline of…

The introduction of the widebody airliner with the Boeing 747 in the late 1960s marked one of the most significant changes in the commercial aviation industry. The new widebody aircraft enabled long-haul travel, reshaping how airlines plan routes and how passengers experience global travel. Widebody aircraft eventually became the backbone of global air carriers, helping to define intercontinental travel for decades to come. Over the years, aircraft manufacturers have introduced increasingly fuel-efficient and powerful aircraft, leading to a new generation of planes. Among the notable milestones of the global widebody fleet was the introduction of the Boeing 777-200LR, which was…

Option Approach An approach requested and conducted by a pilot which will result in either a touch-and-go, missed approach, low approach, stop-and-go, or full stop landing. Pilots should advise ATC if they decide to remain on the runway, of any delay in their stop and go, delay clearing the runway, or are unable to comply with the instruction(s).

"Emirates is already the world’s largest Boeing 777 operator, and we are expanding our commitment to the program today with additional orders for 65 Boeing 777-9s. This is a long-term commitment to our partnership with Boeing and to U.S. aerospace. Each of our aircraft on order have been carefully factored into Emirates’ growth plan, which is aligned to Dubai’s growth plans." Source: HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group commenting on their most recent massive Boeing purchase.

(Pilot) Reported That There Was A Sudden And Violent Vibration Throughout The Airplane That Lasted Several Seconds Analysis: The pilot was returning to his home airport at an altitude of about 2,000 ft msl. He reported that there was a sudden and violent vibration throughout the airplane that lasted several seconds. The airplane’s canopy unlatched and opened due to the vibration and the engine lost power immediately afterward. The pilot established the airplane’s best glide speed and instructed the passenger to set the transponder to 7700 and to hold the canopy closed. The pilot conducted an emergency landing to a…

“This recognition was evident during the TBMOPA Annual Convention, where owners and operators clearly expressed their satisfaction with our focus on customer service, and encouraged us to continue the efforts that will keep us no. 1 in the industry. We are firmly committed to applying the innovation and expertise that benefits from the excellence across all of the Daher Aircraft teams.” Source: Nicolas Chabbert, CEO of Daher Aircraft, reflecting on how Daher reinforced its long-term focus on excellent customer service and safe flight initiatives for the global TBM fleet at the 2025 Annual Convention of the TBM Owners and Pilots…

Overhead Maneuver A series of predetermined maneuvers prescribed for aircraft (often in formation) for entry into the visual flight rules (VFR) traffic pattern and to proceed to a landing. An overhead maneuver is not an instrument flight rules (IFR) approach procedure. An aircraft executing an overhead maneuver is considered VFR and the IFR flight plan is canceled when the aircraft reaches the “initial point” on the initial approach portion of the maneuver. The pattern usually specifies the following…

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.Consider the following scenario. There’s a ransomware attack, enhanced by AI, which paralyses NHS systems — delaying medical care across the country.Simultaneously, deepfake videos circulate online, spreading false information about the government’s response. At the same time, a foreign power quietly manipulates critical mineral markets to exert pressure on the economy.The scenario is not just a theory. It is a situation waiting to be rehearsed. And research suggests…

If you are not an aviation professional, you may not be familiar with the term pilot deviation (PD). Basically, if air traffic control (ATC) calls a pilot on the radio in flight and asks them to “copy a phone number,” that is equivalent to seeing sirens flash in your rearview mirror on the highway. The pilot may be facing a violation of aviation regulations due to a mistake that requires investigation. It is unlikely that the air crew will be arrested after they land, but it is the start of a process that could lead to serious consequences for their…

Speed has historically been the defining metric in fighter aircraft design, but today’s fastest American jets blend raw performance with stealth, sensors, and multirole flexibility. Among aircraft still in frontline US service, the undisputed speed king remains the F-15 Eagle, with the Eagle, Strike Eagle, and new Eagle II variants all capable of sprinting directly to Mach 2.5 while hauling a serious weapons load. Close behind is the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, which offers both Mach-2-capable performance with supercruise and low observability, making it the Air Force’s purest air-dominance tool. The F-16 Fighting Falcon adds Mach-2 agility in a lighter,…