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06/06/2026

New study highlights a runway mishap involving United at Newark, revealing crew actions and gear-up timing issues. The NTSB preliminary report details pilot inputs, PAPI approach statuses, and the implications for crew resource management. Read the full findings and discussion here:

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06/06/2026

The United States leads the world in transport aircraft, with a vast fleet that dwarfs other nations when you look beyond tanker roles. Our latest piece breaks down which air forces have the largest transport fleets and why numbers don’t always tell the full story. Read more:

Calculating the number of transport aircraft each air force has is incredibly complicated, although the USAF is the clear winner.

06/06/2026

A stowaway slips past distracted gate agents in Houston, found hiding in a lavatory mid-taxi after a United flight to Los Angeles was forced back to the gate. Read the full details and timeline of events here:

A ticketless passenger managed to board the United flight out of Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

06/06/2026

Discover why new Boeing planes arrive green before their final paint job. A behind-the-scenes look at the final production step and what the bare-green coats mean for branding and delivery timelines. Read more:

A closer look at the paint and production processes of Boeing airliners.

06/06/2026

Just published: a look back at a DC-8-73CF climbing out of SAT in the late evening, August 2006. Dive into the vintage moment and the jet’s ascent from a twilight airfield. Read the full post here:

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06/06/2026

Just published: a practical look at being cleared into the Bravo and what it means for VFR pilots. We break down how ATC clearances work, when you might be cleared into Class B, and how to approach this safely on future flights. Read the full discussion and tips here:

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06/06/2026

Love is in the air with this aviation-inspired piece. A captivating read that pairs a striking image with a concise take on flight and passion. Check it out:

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06/06/2026

WestJet’s 10 longest routes for 2026 reveal 15-hour nonstop flights spanning Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and South America. See how the Boeing 787 and select narrowbodies power these ultra-long journeys in our latest breakdown. Read more:

WestJet's longest corridors serve destinations in South America, Asia, and Europe.

06/06/2026

Promoted Flight Review: Experience a rare fifth-freedom route with Sichuan Airlines from Athens to Istanbul aboard an Airbus A330. Discover why this unusual connection turned heads, and explore the nuances of this Balkan-era collaboration. Read the full piece here:

Embarking on an unusual fifth-freedom flight by Sichuan Airlines on an Airbus A330 connecting Athens and Istanbul

06/06/2026

As a new CFI, I share a hard lesson learned: submitting a name-change IACRA for a student who lost their certificate may not be the right path. Read the discussion and insights from fellow pilots, and learn how to handle certificate changes correctly.