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The U.S. Navy is scavenging for spare parts from grounded materiel in order to address maintenance needs, a new government watchdog report found.The problem arises from gaps in the Defense Department’s data rights for weapon systems that force Navy maintainers to rely on vendors for parts, which in turn can balloon maintenance timelines.In the event of these repair delays, the service maintains operational readiness by repurposing parts from its own aircraft and submarines.The DOD doesn’t obtain the data rights and intellectual property (IP) from contractors and manufacturers it needs to adequately sustain the weapons systems those contractors produce, the U.S.…

Virgin Atlantic is an extremely unique kind of carrier, as it operates a really specific kind of long-haul model, one which primarily relies on connecting its principal hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with global travel destinations frequented by affluent travelers. Recently, the carrier’s CEO made some moves that would not be remotely surprising to those in the industry with some extensive background. Specifically, he took a trip to India and highlighted his support for the carrier’s continued growth. Collaboration on an industry-wide scale has long been a core element of the Virgin Atlantic business model, as the airline has…

Japan Airlines (JAL) is leveraging anime to promote regional travel, as inbound tourism in the country is experiencing a dramatic increase. The Japanese flag carrier has partnered with Bandai Namco Entertainment, which owns several multi-million game franchises including Pac-Man and Tekken, to use digital technology to draw travelers to explore regional destinations in Japan. The partnership falls under the “Cool Japan Strategy”, a Japanese government initiative designed to enhance national brand identity through the promotion of Japanese culture, technology, and products internationally. The program aims to stimulate economic growth and strengthen cultural diplomacy. Building on the JAL Group’s established relationships…

Ambitious airline startup Riyadh Air has been promising that it will launch flights before the end of 2025. The carrier’s launch timeline had been delayed, due to Boeing 787 delivery delays (which all airlines are dealing with), presumably combined with some delays with installing the carrier’s custom interiors, given all the supply chain and certification constraints. Along those lines, the airline has now announced the details of its plans to launch operations, including its first route. The airline is taking an unusual approach to this, but is fulfilling its promise of launching flights in 2025. Riyadh Air’s Riyadh to London…

Multiple quadjet passenger aircraft types and variants have been produced. They encompass widebodies and narrowbodies, and jets and turboprops. I have fond memories of flying the Ilyushin Il-96, most of the BAe and Avro models, and the Dash 7. Of course, it’s mainly about the Airbus A380 nowadays, along with the A340 and Boeing 747. As everyone knows, quadjets are being increasingly replaced by modern twinjets, partly for fuel efficiency reasons. Of course, lease rates for the aging alternatives, including the A340 and 747, are usually very low, while airlines that still have decent-sized subfleets of them, including Lufthansa, have…

Also: Lufthansa Chops 4000, FlyNow eCopter, Pilatus PC-12 PRO, USMC Buys 99 CH-53Ks Otto Aerospace announced that Flexjet will be its first fleet customer and its launch customer for the Phantom 3500 business jet, a windowless, ultra-efficient clean sheet aircraft that takes advantage of laminar-flow aerodynamics and all-carbon fiber composite that together cut fuel burn by 60 percent or more. The agreement is for a firm 300 aircraft with additional options, and with a value of $5.9 billion, is reportedly one of the largest aircraft orders with an OEM in business aviation history. Almost a year after DJI filed a…

Terrain/Obstruction Alert A safety alert issued by ATC to aircraft under their control if ATC is aware the aircraft is at an altitude which, in the controller’s judgment, places the aircraft in unsafe proximity to terrain/obstructions; e.g., “Low Altitude Alert, check your altitude immediately.”

The Airplane Ballooned About 10 Ft Above The Runway When It Encountered A Wind Gust Analysis: The pilot was conducting takeoffs and landings in the airplane at the time of the accident. According to the pilot, the initial takeoff and landing were completed without incident. The second takeoff was uneventful; however, on final approach for the second landing, the airplane ballooned about 10 ft above the runway when it encountered a wind gust. The pilot reported that he was late in initiating a go-around. The airplane bounced and then impacted on the nose landing gear resulting in the collapse.

From 2019 (YouTube Edition): Company Updates Its Program For Highly Modifying Lancair IV-P Airframes RDD Enterprises, a company that was created to modify Lancair IV-P airplanes into a safer, longer-rage bird, provided Aero-TV with an update about the program at AirVenture. According to David McRae, the owner of RDD Enterprises, the LX7 is designed to be a faster and safer aircraft than the IV-P from which it is built. The company will help a buyer find a suitable donor airplane, from which the wings and tail are removed. The company installs an entirely new wing and tail, as well as…

Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier will begin daily flights to London Heathrow on October 26, 2025, marking its operational debut and the start of its “Pathway to Perfect” readiness plan. Riyadh Air, the new airline backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced that its first scheduled flights will begin on October 26, 2025, connecting Riyadh with London Heathrow Airport (LHR). According to the airline, the daily flights will serve as part of a live operational validation program designed to test procedures, service delivery, and readiness before the wider rollout of its network. The carrier also unveiled its…