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Here’s some good news for Boeing, and airlines, and… maybe the traveling public? I dunno, I guess we’ll see. FAA allows Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates again As of Monday, September 29, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will once again allow Boeing to issue its own airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX and 787 aircraft. This is a major development for Boeing, as the aerospace giant hasn’t been able to do this for the 737 MAX since 2019, and for the 787 since 2022. For some background, Boeing has of course been under incredible regulatory scrutiny in recent years,…

Just over 35 years ago, on May 16th, 1990, United Airlines operated its first flight to Europe. A Boeing 767-200 flew between Washington Dulles and Frankfurt, marking the start of flights to one of United’s top European markets. A little over 35 years later, the airline celebrated the occasion with a press conference at Frankfurt Airport earlier this week. Thorsten Lettnin, Director Sales Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa, India & Israel,​​​​​​ and Reto Schneider, Senior Country Sales Manager Germany & Switzerland, hosted the conference, highlighting how the airline has grown in Germany. From Humble Beginnings to A Huge Market Credit: Tom…

Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, has confirmed that Taiwan is showing clear interest in acquiring the Rafale fighter jet as its fleet of Mirage 2000s nears the end of its operational life. However, he emphasized that any such sale would be a political decision for the French government rather than the manufacturer.  Taiwan procured the Mirage 2000-5s from France in the 1990s. Accidents over time have reduced the initial fleet of 60 aircraft to the current count of 54.  The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) has been investing in its 2000-5 fighters to keep them operational.…

While there are lots of areas where United Airlines has been improving, Wi-Fi is an area where the carrier has historically lagged both American and Delta. Fortunately that’s changing — in September 2024, United announced plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet. The first regional jet with this feature entered service in May 2025. There’s now an exciting update, as the first mainline aircraft will shortly be flying with Starlink Wi-Fi. This will be a game changer for United, once available on a widespread basis. United Airlines installing Starlink Wi-Fi on 1,000+ jets United Airlines is partnering with…

Singapore has become the first to classify violent air movements as a major inflight threat, placing them in the same category as midair collisions and unauthorized runway incursions. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said abrupt and invisible wind shifts that can violently jolt an aircraft without warning must now be treated as a “state-level operational safety risk.” Turbulence is a part of flying, but it can still catch passengers off guard (especially those who’re new to flying). Generally, pilots and air traffic controllers (ATC) plan routes to avoid bad weather, yet there are times when turbulence is both…

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has announced a new partnership with global video-sharing platform YouTube to boost the onboard entertainment offering for passengers across its network. The partnership is aimed at bringing ad-free access to a selection of YouTube videos, podcasts, and music playlists to passengers on board Delta flights. Additionally, members of Delta’s frequent flyer program SkyMiles who are logged in to Delta Sync Wi-Fi will be able to unlock a 14-day free preview of YouTube Premium on Delta Wi-Fi-enabled flights within the US with no form of payment required. Delta and YouTube link up In an announcement made on…

COLOGNE, Germany — Germany is prepared to host advanced U.S. missiles meant to deter Russia under a Biden-era plan, but final confirmation of the move by the Trump administration is still outstanding.At issue is the future of a July 2024 declaration by Germany and the United States, made on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Washington, that said Germany would facilitate “episodic deployments,” beginning in 2026, of long-range fires capabilities belonging to the U.S. Army’s Wiesbaden, Germany-based Multi-Domain Task Force.Fourteen months on, with a new U.S. administration in charge, officials at the defense ministry in Berlin told Defense News…

“We had the challenge of taking an airplane that has only flown once and converting it into a versatile autonomous testbed, which demonstrates Scaled’s agility and flexibility in achieving new test objectives. One example was assuring flight safety when engaging the autonomous system and how to effectively integrate protections into the flight controls.” Source: Scaled Composites Project Engineer Yuto Shinagawa, commenting as the Model 437 “Vanguard” has returned to flight testing. The aircraft first flew in 2024, quickly taking a break from the skies as it prepared to serve as the airframe for Northrop Grumman’s Beacon autonomy test program.

Ground Communication Outlet (GCO) An unstaffed, remotely controlled, ground/ground communications facility. Pilots at uncontrolled airports may contact ATC and FSS via VHF radio to a telephone connection. If the connection goes to ATC, the pilot can obtain an IFR clearance or close an IFR flight plan. If the connection goes to Flight Service, the pilot can open or close a VFR flight plan; obtain an updated weather briefing prior to takeoff; close an IFR flight plan; or, for Alaska or MEDEVAC only, obtain an IFR clearance. Pilots will use four “key clicks” on the VHF radio to contact the appropriate…

From 2018 (YouTube Edition): Stratos Jets Will Initially Be Offered Kits Stratos Aircraft presented an update on its VLJ program and introduced the Stratos 716 model at AirVenture this summer. The Stratos 716X is an evolution of the 714 Proof of Concept (PoC) aircraft. The all carbon fiber 716X features trailing link gear, is powered by a Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5 and is configured with dual G3X screens, GTN 750 MFD, integrated Garmin Autopilot, dual standby attitude indicators, custom switch panels, fully automated pressurization system and air conditioning. The Stratos 716X kit will be comprehensive and include a builder’s assist…