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While Flying North Along The Beach At About 300 Ft Above Ground Level, The Pilot Reported That The Engine RPM Dropped To About Idle On September 28, 2025, at 1126 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Searey, N2090S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Stump Pass, Florida. The private pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that the preflight, taxi, and takeoff were all normal with no observed anomalies. After departing from Manatee Airport, Palmetto, Florida, the pilot stated…

Aero Linx: European Association of Aviation Training and Educational Organisations (EATEO) Welcome to the “ European Association of Aviation Training and Education Organizations–EATEO”. EATEO aspires to be the European voice for driving the best aviation training and education practices and to provide a common forum for its Members, enabling them to contribute to aviation safety and other fields of civil aviation , to defend their common interests in European as well as international fora and to support them in their efforts as regards promotion of their training activities and the securing of new business.

“It also gives us the hard data we need to shape requirements, reduce risk, and ensure the CCA program delivers combat capability on a pace and scale that keeps us ahead of the threat.” Source: Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink, commenting as Anduril Industries’ YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft was flown for the first time on October 31, 2025, as announced by the U.S. Air Force, who also confirmed that a decision about production of the CAA is still expected during FY2026 despite the ongoing government shutdown.

Yet another airline has just announced plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi for passengers, as this will increasingly become the industry standard over the coming years. British Airways will offer free Starlink Wi-Fi British Airways has signed an agreement with SpaceX, to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet, including on long haul and short haul aircraft. Best of all, British Airways plans to offer Starlink Wi-Fi for free for all passengers. It’ll be possible to connect with multiple devices, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. British Airways claims that no special log-in will be required to use the service. That suggests…

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has redefined global air travel through its unique blend of range, efficiency, and passenger comfort. Built primarily from lightweight composite materials, the aircraft allows airlines to connect cities that were previously impossible with older widebodies. In 2025, the Dreamliner continues to dominate the long-haul market, linking continents with nonstop services that reflect a new era of ultra-long-haul aviation. According to Cirium, more than ten scheduled Dreamliner routes now exceed 7,000 miles. As carriers refine their global networks, the Dreamliner has become the bridge between secondary markets and major international hubs. Nonstop travel from Perth to London,…

International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a partnership with Starlink to equip more than 500 aircraft across its airlines with high-speed satellite Wi-Fi starting in early 2026. The rollout will cover both short-haul and long-haul fleets, making IAG the European airline group with the largest number of aircraft offering high-speed in-flight connectivity.  The agreement includes aircraft operated by Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL, and Vueling. The service will provide passengers with download and upload speeds comparable to home broadband, enabling video streaming, online gaming, and cloud-based work with minimal latency.  According to IAG, the implementation will apply to all active aircraft not scheduled for near-term retirement. The group…

Earlier, I covered how British Airways announced plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi as of 2026. Iberia has just made a similar announcement, so let’s cover those details. The timing is no coincidence, since British Airways and Iberia are owned by the same parent company, IAG, so obviously this was part of a larger deal. Iberia will offer free Starlink Wi-Fi Iberia has signed an agreement with SpaceX, to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet, including on long haul and short haul aircraft. Best of all, Iberia plans to offer Starlink Wi-Fi for free for all passengers. It’ll be possible…

Between November 1 and 7, five long-haul routes joined Etihad Airways’ network from its Abu Dhabi hub. Three are in Asia: Changi Mai, Hanoi, and Hong Kong. Two are in Africa: Algiers and Tunis. OAG data shows they have brought the carrier’s passenger network to 87 destinations in November. There is no denying that Etihad is extremely ambitious again. It has already announced 31 new and returning cities this year, with more coming. Its new longest service started earlier this year. But has it truly learned the lessons from its past, when it lost billions amid its period of excessiveness,…

Jetstar will begin operating direct flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Bali’s Denpasar Airport (DPS) with connections via Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). The flights will commence on March 25, 2026, marking the first international service of its kind from the regional Queensland airport. The airline will operate three weekly flights to Bali using its Airbus A321LR fleet, providing approximately 70,000 seats annually. Flight time is expected to be six hours. The service represents Jetstar’s first direct connection between Sunshine Coast and Bali, and its tenth direct Australian route to the popular Indonesian destination. It follows the airline’s launch of…

Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal, and it lets you earn bonus rewards for purchases you make online. Historically, Rakuten has offered the ability to earn cash back or Amex Membership Rewards points for online shopping, with the latter being a more compelling option (at least for those good at maximizing points).There’s now an exciting update, as Rakuten has added a new rewards currency you can earn, and it might just be the best one yet… at least for some. As of today (November 6, 2025), it’s possible to earn Bilt points for online shopping with Rakuten:For the first…