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Becoming an airline pilot is considered by many to be the coolest job in aviation, but the process of becoming one is far from simple. It is perhaps most difficult in the United States, where the infamous 1,500-hour rule requires far more time building for prospective pilots than anywhere else in the world to qualify for an Airline Transport Pilot License. On the flip side, however, US airlines also pay some of the best salaries to pilots in the entire world. In this guide, we will break down how much pilots make across multiple types of jobs. We will focus…

The Advanced Technology Research Aircraft was modified with the Eurofighter’s nose to support testing of the ECRS Mk.1 AESA radar. Airbus and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have reached another milestone with the modified Airbus A320 Advanced Technology Research Aircraft (ATRA) recently flying in its Initial Operational Capability (IOC) configuration, after the first flight earlier this year. This will be used to validate the airframe design and support integration of the European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk.1 on the Eurofighter Typhoon. The aircraft, instantly recognizable for its Eurofighter radome installed the nose, will be used as a dedicated flying testbed…

Recently, we had the opportunity to speak to two of the aviation industry’s most influential figures, both of whom are currently playing a key role in helping recruit young talent into the aviation industry’s pilot and mechanic career pipeline. The first of these figures was Doug Parker, the former CEO of American Airlines, who brought 35 years of experience in the commercial airline industry to the table. The second was Rob Polston, the current CEO of Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology. Since retirement, Doug has led Breaking Down Barriers, a non-profit organization that helps individuals from underprivileged backgrounds gain…

Bombardier Defense has announced the delivery of the U.S. Air Force’s ninth Global 6000 for the E-11A BACN program. The ninth aircraft for the U.S. Air Force’s E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program was welcomed in a ceremony held at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, in September 2025. Hanscom is the headquarters of the BACN program office and is responsible for equipping the aircraft with the BACN payload, upon which it will become an E-11A. Based on Bombardier’s highly successful Global executive jet platform, the E-11A serves as the primary operational implementation of the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node concept,…

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has quietly become the most commercially successful widebody aircraft in aviation history. In less than 14 years, the twin-aisle jet has carried over a billion passengers, flown nearly five million flights, and helped airlines unlock hundreds of nonstop routes that were once thought uneconomical. With more than 2,000 orders placed by nearly 90 customers, the Dreamliner has earned its place as the world’s best-selling widebody, reshaping how airlines think about long-haul travel. The Dreamliner’s mix of efficiency, versatility, and global adoption gives Boeing a powerful advantage in the mid-to-long-haul segment. As the 787 continues to expand…

The latest iteration of the combat-proven APG-82 radar incorporates gallium nitride (GaN) technology to enhance the radar’s effectiveness and capabilities. Raytheon has unveiled a major upgrade to the APG-82 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, called the APG-82(V)X. The new radar integrates gallium nitride (GaN) transmit/receive technology to deliver increased range, higher processing speed and enhanced electronic-warfare functionality. The company says in its press release the new variant is intended to give aircrews a “first-look, first-shoot advantage” against evolving threats such as cruise missiles, swarms of small unmanned aerial systems and modern fighters. The use of the GaN technology ensures…

Korean Air will partner with Swedish flight tracking company Wingbits to enhance research in sustainable air travel, autonomous aviation, and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Through its R&D Center, the Seoul-based carrier will gain access to real-time flight-tracking data spanning three continents. IATA Code KE ICAO Code KAL Year Founded 1969 The partnership, which was announced on September 23, will allow Korean Air to integrate Wingbits’ data into its R&D activities. The airline will leverage Wingbits’ incentive-based network that tracks 150,000 daily flights using over 4,500 global contributors. Korean Air continues to enhance collaboration in various fields to maximize efficiency in…

Engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney will use new digital design technology to accelerate its work on the XA103, its submission for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program. Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion, or NGAP, calls for the development of adaptive cycle engines that can be reconfigured in flight between high performance and high efficiency modes by adjusting the engine’s bypass ratio. The winning design from the program is expected to eventually power the U.S. Air Force’s next generation fighter, the Boeing F-47, though with NGAP not expected to be finalised until 2030 there is a strong possibility…

Over the past few years, Turkish Airlines has consolidated its position as one of the world’s leading international carriers. The airline, which began its journey in 1933 with just five aircraft and less than 30 employees, now flies to more countries than any other carrier. Its network extends to around 130 nations and nearly 300 international destinations, but it isn’t stopping there. Looking ahead, the airline is planning ​​to both grow its global network and increase its fleet to more than 800 aircraft by its 100th anniversary in 2033. Much of this ambition is centered on its new mega-hub, Istanbul…

Boeing will transfer two 737-700 airframes to STS Aviation in Birmingham for E-7 conversion in 2026. Boeing will have two rapid-prototype E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early-Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft converted in the United Kingdom, marking a rare instance of U.S. Air Force aircraft work being performed on British soil. However, questions persist over the program’s long-term future in U.S. defense budgets. The UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) described the arrangement as a milestone, saying it will “create more than 150 new jobs in Birmingham and secures a further 190 jobs across the UK,” and that the contract “delivers an additional…