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Hold For Release Used by ATC to delay an aircraft for traffic management reasons; i.e., weather, traffic volume, etc. Hold for release instructions (including departure delay information) are used to inform a pilot or a controller (either directly or through an authorized relay) that an IFR departure clearance is not valid until a release time or additional instructions have been received.
Airplane Impacted A Lake Swell, Leading It To Skip, Then Pitch Up And Bank To One Side Before Impacting The Water Analysis: The pilot was conducting a personal flight in the amphibious airplane with one passenger. During the step phase of the water takeoff (when most of the seaplane’s weight is supported by lift rather than the buoyancy of the floats), the airplane impacted a lake swell, leading it to skip, then pitch up and bank to one side before impacting the water. Postaccident examination revealed no anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation, and…
From 2015 (YouTube Edition): RC Aviation Offers Stunning Technologies and TRULY Exciting Flying Fun For Today’s Model Aviators While at eFest 2015, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, talks with a company known as Horizon Hobby to find out what’s going on in the rapidly changing world of remote control (RC) aircraft. In this interview, Jim talks with David Payne, the senior product developer of airplanes for Horizon Hobby, about the airplane facet of RC flying. Payne starts off by saying one of the most important achievements in recent years is the development of a technology referred to as “SAFE.”…
Aero Linx: Twin Cessna Flyer As the most trusted source for all things Twin Cessna, TTCF propels general aviation forward. In unfortunate circumstances, our experts are counted on by regulatory bodies like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to weigh-in on crashes and OEM technical support. And we are closely affiliated with legendary aircraft manufacturing Textron Aviation (makers of the Cessna) to provide feedback on existing equipment and concept development. As an industry veteran of over 35 years, we help all Twin Cessna owners and operators stay safe and ensure we keep this fleet alive…
Deutsche Aircraft has signed a strategic partnership with multinational engineering firm Akkodis with the primary aim of continuing to advance the development of the D328eco regional airliner. As per the terms of the agreement, Akkodis will become a first-tier supplier to Deutsche Aircraft and is expected to play a major role in Deutsche Aircraft’s supply chain. However, it must be noted that in the press release announcing the signature of this deal, the two companies have gone to great lengths to highlight that the agreement is not only a supply contract, but a long-term mutual commitment to make the D328eco…
ROME — Italy is to sell Greece two Fremm-class frigates which are currently in service with the Italian navy, marking a new chapter in Italy’s successful series of export sales to naval customers who need quick delivery.The national armaments directors of Italy and Greece signed a preliminary agreement on Monday for the sale to the Greek navy of the Bergamini – a general purpose FREMM – and the Fasan – an anti-submarine variant.Both were built by Italian state shipyard Fincantieri and have been in service with the Italian navy since 2013.Fincantieri, which will handle the sale, said in a statement…
The Boeing 747 is a dynamic aircraft that fundamentally revolutionized passenger and commercial aviation. Legacy operators of the Boeing 747 include United Airlines, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific, carriers that deployed the model on all of their highest-leverage global routes. An aircraft that revolutionized global air travel, the model connected destinations from all across the globe with affordable air service. A high-capacity airliner, the Boeing 747’s per-seat operating economics were virtually unmatched, and passenger airlines could thus lower ticket prices to the point that the world of global aviation soon became accessible to the masses, as opposed to simply being…
Boeing and the union representing its striking defense workers have met with federal mediators in another attempt to end a nine-week strike. However, the union rejected the company’s re-extended offer, pushing for its self-crafted contract proposal. The joint meeting between Boeing and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM union) bargaining committee took place on September 29, 2025. “The company continues to insist on staying within the same economic framework that our members have rejected three times,” the union said in a statement released after the mediation meeting with the company. “The way to end this strike continues…
While the latest narrowbody offered by the American manufacturer Boeing (the Boeing 737 MAX series) is less than a decade old, the underlying design of the aircraft can be traced back much further, with the delivery of the first Boeing 737 over 50 years ago, when the program initially started. Aircraft Type Narrowbody First Delivery February 10, 1968 Number Delivered 11,829 Production Sites Renton, Washington, United States The manufacturer strategically chose which technological advancements to implement in the subsequent variations of the type and which to forego in order to maintain commonality and reduce certification costs, the aircraft has remained…
Boeing has started work on developing a new single-aisle aircraft that will eventually replace the Boeing 737 MAX, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The new aircraft is still in the early stages of development, and plans are still being finalized, according to sources who spoke with the WSJ. The company currently appears to be focusing on designing the flight deck for the new narrowbody aircraft. Earlier in 2025, Boeing’s CEO Kelly Ortberg met with officials from Rolls-Royce Holdings in the United Kingdom to talk about a new engine for the aircraft, according to the…