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The Boeing 747-8I’s large vertical stabilizer, or tail, is a striking part of the aircraft’s stretched silhouette. The fuselage extends the plane to 250 feet, making it the longest passenger aircraft Boeing has produced. The increased length of the already giant plane creates a greater opportunity for forces to induce yaw, which pushes it side to side. The huge tail was required for more directional control authority from the vertical stabilizer, or “stab,” to maintain stability. Elsewhere in the jet, Boeing did its best to preserve common hardware wherever physics allowed, and enlarging the vertical stabilizer was one of the…

Supernal Announces Leadership Change | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Ben Goldstein August 29, 2025 Supernal made an initial tethered hover flight with its engineering demonstrator in March. Credit: Supernal Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary Supernal has announced a leadership change, with outgoing CEO and NASA veteran Jaiwon Shin stepping down after several years leading the eVTOL startup. Supernal did not announce a replacement CEO but said in a statement that senior director of business David Rottblatt… Ben Goldstein Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report. Subscription…

“We have seen astounding demand for the G800, and the entire Gulfstream team is excited to begin making deliveries to our customers. The G800 is entering service with extraordinary program maturity, just like the Gulfstream G700 before it. We look forward to customers around the world experiencing the aircraft’s remarkable capabilities and cabin comfort, and I congratulate Gulfstream’s Appleton team — and the more than 21,000 Gulfstream employees worldwide — for this significant accomplishment in delivering another quality product from our next-generation family of aircraft.” Source: Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream, discussing the first G800 delivery.

Aero Linx: Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) Recreational Aviation Australia is progressively working towards improving safety outcomes through a holistic approach to safety management and the adoption of an open and fair reporting culture. Our fleet of just over 3,200 aircraft are in many cases, some of the youngest aircraft on an Australian register. This means that these aircraft are equipped with the latest technologies to ensure safety whilst in the air. Additionally many of our pilots now use tablet-based navigation software similar to what most of us are used to in today’s cars.

Also: GADFLY AI-Driven Engine Analysis, Knockoff Iranian Drones, Russian Surveillance, 40 NASA Missions Chopped This year’s Zenith Homecoming event will soon be taking off at the plane maker’s kit factory, located on the grounds of Mexico Memorial Airport (KMYJ) in Missouri. 2025 marks the 34th round of the annual Open Hangar Days and Fly-In, bringing together kit builders and aviation enthusiasts from across the country. The event, held on September 19 and 20, has a fairly similar format to previous years. The FAA’s Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) is the current path for unleaded aviation fuels to clear regulatory hurdles……

Also: H55 Completes American Tour, Robinson Trade-Ins, Retired AV-8B Harrier, NS-35 Mission Organizers of the iconic annual Air Race Classic will soon be opening registration for their spin-off event, called the Air Derby. This so-called “Twist on Tradition” condenses the usual four-day, 2,000-mile odyssey into a one-day exercise in precision, planning, and navigation. Registration opens on September 1, with flights allowed anytime between October 1 and 14… and yes, unlike the original event, it is open to both male and female pilots. The National Championship Air Races have revealed the official lineup of competitors for the 2025 debut event to…

El Al’s Profit Dips In Light Of Regional Crisis | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Alan Dron August 29, 2025 Credit: Joe Pries El Al intends to maintain its fleet renewal program through 2026, with new aircraft continuing to enter service, the Israeli flag-carrier’s CEO Dina Ben Tal Gannansia said Aug. 28. Ben-Tal Ganancia made her comments as the company unveiled its second quarter results, which were significantly… Alan Dron Based in London, Alan is Europe & Middle East correspondent at Air Transport World. Subscription Required El Al’s Profit Dips In Light Of Regional Crisis is published in…

Which are Air Canada’s longest nonstop routes with the six Boeing 777-200LR they operate in 2025? It’s a question that matters because these missions showcase both the aircraft’s extraordinary performance and the airline’s ability to compete on the global stage. Few carriers operate the 777-200LR, yet Air Canada continues to use the “Worldliner” on routes stretching from Vancouver to Singapore and Sydney, and from Toronto to Delhi and Europe’s major capitals. The 777-200LR, originally designed for ultra-long-haul operations of up to 9,500 nautical miles (17,000 km) nonstop, has become something of a rarity in the skies nowadays. Many other airlines…

The Airbus A321XLR is an incredible aircraft. It boasts an extended range compared to its normal A321 siblings and maintains a similar capacity. In other words, its economics are significantly more favorable than those of a widebody on long-haul routes. It is perfectly suited for long and thin routes, that is, those with perhaps insufficient demand for regular widebody service. It is an easy plane to fill, therefore. With less capacity and generally lower per-seat fuel burn, its ability to fly these routes successfully is unmatched. However, as with any plane, it comes with its own risks. These are often…

Joby Completes Acquisition Of Blade’s Passenger Business | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Ben Goldstein August 29, 2025 Credit: joby Joby has completed its acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s passenger air shuttle business. Announced earlier in August, the deal is intended to provide Joby with access to Blade’s customer base and terminals in key markets like New York and Southern Europe, as well as its brand and proprietary… Ben Goldstein Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report. Subscription Required Joby Completes Acquisition Of Blade’s Passenger Business is…