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Almost 400 airports worldwide have long-haul scheduled passenger flights in September. Due to its renowned slot shortage and huge demand, including from premium passengers, London Heathrow remains number one. It has an average of 251 daily long-haul departures, up by four compared to last September. More long-haul carriers are coming. In this article, ‘long-haul’ is taken to mean any flights that cover at least 3,000 statute miles (2,607 nautical miles, 4,828 km) each way. This is the same cutoff point that United Airlines uses. Marginal changes to this distance would have little impact on the results. All data is from…

Rocket Lab Still Expects First Neutron Launch This Year | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Michael Bruno August 29, 2025 Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin cutting the ribbon on the state’s newest launch pad on Wallops Island with state and Rocket Lab leaders, Aug. 28, 2025. Credit: Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin WALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia–Rocket Lab remains confident about achieving the inaugural launch of its medium-class Neutron rocket this year from its new Launch Complex 3 here. Then the company eyes three launches in 2026, five in 2027 and monthly or more in the following years,…

Aviation Week is reporting that Boeing has released a new rendering of its proposed F/A-XX sixth-generation naval fighter. The artwork shows the aircraft veiled in clouds as it hovers over a carrier deck, with canards, tail surfaces, and wing tips deliberately hidden, disguising what the plane could look like as a whole. However, what is visible appears extremely similar to the in-development F-47. Although both the F/A-XX and the Boeing F-47 fall under programs named Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD), they serve distinct roles. The F-47 is being designed specifically for the United States Air Force, whereas the F/A-XX is…

Air New Zealand has reported that demand remains strong for flights to and from the United States, with the carrier set to increase capacity by around 8% for the second half of 2025. Greg Foran, the airline’s current Chief Executive Officer, noted in the carrier’s 2025 financial results. Inbound North America demand has remained strong, which has been supported by a strong US dollar. This has influenced an increase in American travelers heading south, with the premium cabin remaining a popular mode of travel. Onboard Air New Zealand, the carrier offers Business Premier, Premium Economy, and Economy, with additional Business…

Spirit Airlines Pursues Repeat Chapter 11 Restructuring | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Christine Boynton August 29, 2025 Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Five months after emerging from its Chapter 11 restructuring process, Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection again. The move is “a proactive step to build a stronger foundation and future,” and “ensure the long-term success of our airline,” the Southern-Florida-based ULCC said. “Since… Christine Boynton Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network. Subscription Required Spirit Airlines Pursues Repeat Chapter 11 Restructuring is published in Aviation Daily,…

TRSA Service This service provides, in addition to basic radar service, sequencing of all IFR and participating VFR aircraft to the primary airport and separation between all participating VFR aircraft. The purpose of this service is to provide separation between all participating VFR aircraft and all IFR aircraft operating within the area defined as a TRSA.

Aero Linx: United Flying Octogenarians WELCOME to a most extraordinary group of aviators, the United Flying Octogenarians (UFO). Founded in 1982 with just a handful of pilots, we have grown to around 1,700 members worldwide, all of whom have acted as a certificated pilot in command (PIC) on or after their 80th birthday. We invite you to learn more about who we are. UFO exists to promote longevity, safety and, especially, fellowship among senior pilots. We represent the interests of senior pilots worldwide and aim to inspire youth to fly.

(Pilot) Landed With A Quartering Tailwind On A Short Runway With Limited Go-Around Options Analysis: The pilot reported that he attempted to land at his home airstrip using a “limp windsock” to assess the wind conditions. Although aware of an approaching storm and the potential for shifting winds, he proceeded with the landing on runway 26. He landed with a quartering tailwind on a short runway with limited go-around options. The landing initially appeared normal; however, the wind suddenly shifted direction after touchdown and the airplane became unstable and flipped over.

From 2019 (YouTube Edition): Yak 52s Have Been Replaced With Extra Aerobatic Airplanes For 2019 The Phillips 66 Aerostars have been performing together, side by side at around 250 mph, for more than a decade, and the story of how the team came to be is like so many other such stories … it happened almost by accident. Team member Paul "Rocket" Hornick told that story to Aero-News at AirVenture 2019. Essentially, Harvey "Boss" Meek was looking to buy an aerobatic airplane, and answered an ad for a Pitts for sale. But through a sequence of events that you’ll have…

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