Aerotime

JANUARY 23, 2025

Fatal airliner accidents have decreased consistently over the past 50 years, based on data collected by the Aviation Safety Network. For large commercial airliners, there are fewer than 0.01 This means that a person is 200 times more likely to die in a private airplane than in a commercial airliner.

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Aerotime

MAY 10, 2024

In the United States (US), a spectacular display featuring 58 aircraft is to fly over the skies of the nation’s capital, Washington DC, celebrating the story of General Aviation. Dubbed the ‘National Celebration of General Aviation’, the display will culminate in a flyover that passes the National Mall from noon to 13:00.

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Aerotime

MAY 28, 2024

Airbus said in a statement on May 28, 2024, that the collaboration will also give Airbus Protect the opportunity to “expand its expertise in new technologies such as hybrid propulsion and all-electric systems, as well as in the general aviation regulatory framework”.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In contrast to general aviation takeoffs, which are always performed at full power and the same speed, airline takeoffs are calculated with exact precision and use various power, trim, and pitch settings. One of the most variable parts of an aircraft flight is takeoff.

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Simple Flying

JULY 29, 2024

Beechcraft produced nearly 1,000 of the staggerwing aircraft, which solidified the company as a major player in the general aviation industry. Wells and Beech started the company by releasing the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing in 1933.

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Airline Reporter

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Photo courtesy of BCB Airport We usually cover specific events at airports, often relating to aircraft or airline events, but sometimes about milestones at the airport itself. “The most common aircraft are corporate jets, charters and light general aviation,” he said.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 11, 2025

Cessnas T303 Crusader is a special twin in the world of general aviation, not just for its distinct cruciform profile created by its tailplane. Cessna also changed the name, not just to distinguish the new model but also to avoid any troubles with Pan Am which had trademarked Clipper for their airliner fleet.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 8, 2025

For air operators and travelers alike, it’s crucial to understand that airlines must now verify ETA-IL approval before allowing passengers to board. This comprehensive update includes both General Aviation (GA) and commercial operations. These airports are designated for General Aviation (GA) flights exclusively.

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Flyertalk

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Probe Goal to “Identify and Remove Barriers to Competition” The Transportation Department is working with the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division to learn more about the current situation in the general aviation industry. For the Transportation Department, it’s the second major action in the aviation industry in as many days.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 13, 2024

When people talk about flying, general aviation always comes in third behind military and airline flight. General aviation is something the public endures as an endeavor performed by rich trust-fund babies, billionaire CEOs, and flight students who want to get into the “real” aviation of airline piloting.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) asserted that the European Union is “squeezing” general aviation and unwittingly threatening Europe’s global economic competitiveness. It highlights business aviation’s safety and sustainability-enhancing new technologies that ultimately scale up to commercial airliners.”

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 5, 2025

To put those numbers in perspective, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association year-end report, Cessna delivered 164 172s in 2024, meaning ATP alone encompasses almost 40% of Textron Aviations total Cessna 172 sales.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 21, 2025

Plugs: General aviation headsets typically use dual plugs, but adapters are available for other setups. There are other plug styles on the market for helicopters and many larger jets, for example, so dont assume that a headset will be compatible merely because you found it at a pilot shop or aviation website. More on that later.

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Aerotime

JUNE 13, 2024

Maybe on first class in major airlines such as Emirates or Qatar Airways you get a way better seat than on a business jet, but the terminal, the process, how you can arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the flight, the after-flight, it is different,” he said. In the first quarter of this year, the general aviation business recorded an almost 1.9%

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 3, 2025

It is used by commuter airlines, in fractional ownership, in general aviation, and as a business jet. It is a high-performance utility aircraft that is known for its versatility and is used by operators for many different types of missions.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

But perhaps Junkers’ best-known design was the versatile tri-engine Ju-52 aircraft, which first flew in 1930 and was used extensively as an airliner and as a military transport aircraft in the 1930s and throughout the Second World War. Morszeck set up a firm in Germany, Junkers Aircraft GmbH , precisely with this goal in mind.

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AOPA

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

While airline pilots are part of a crew, in general aviation flying the crew is often just you. You can use a similarly systematic approach to manage the resources you have.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 7, 2025

This tool is used by both general aviation and airline pilots. A general rule of 8 hours from bottle to the throttle will serve you well, although many airlines have more stringent restrictions of 12 or 14 hours for their crew. Its goal is to help them maintain high standards of flight safety. Not one drop.

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AV Web

MARCH 6, 2025

The safety and reliability of ATPs operations exceed the national average for general aviation flight instruction by a factor of ten, said Michael Arnold, Vice President of Marketing, ATP Flight School. The school will open new training centers in Ann Arbor and Pontiac, Michigan, along with a fifth location in metro Atlanta.

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AV Web

MARCH 9, 2025

Kermit is a senior airline captain now after coming up through the ranks of the down-and-dirty general aviation community. Time has a way of speeding along, and my nephew Kermit, who used to hang around the airport with me as a kid, is now the father of two teenage sons. A grownup would have shut us down and killed the fun.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

While many focus on that narrow goal at first, it soon becomes clear that in order to successfully secure an airline pilot position with a regional, and then a major, you need to develop other skills to complement the fact you’re a decent stick. FM: When you committed to the pursuit, how did you identify the airline(s) you wanted to aim for?

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AV Web

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Ashville (North Carolina) Regional Airport Authority will demolish general aviation hangars at the airport (KAVL) to make more room for commercial aviation. The project will increase the commercial airline terminal to 12 gates from the current seven.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

NASA researchers found “concurrent task demands” present in a “great majority” of crew error airline accidents since 1990. Airline crews have a “sterile cockpit rule” that means below 10,000 feet there is no extraneous conversation, no nonessential duties, and certainly no talking on cellphones.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Airlines did not escape the budget move, either. The rates will vary depending on the mission but represent as much as a 300% increase over existing passenger taxes. And strangely (reportedly to keep calculations simple), all distances are to be calculated from Paris Charles DeGaulle Airport, rather than the actual distance of the flight.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These systems can even be found on newer General Aviation (GA) aircraft, such as the Cessna 172, with a recognition light setting activating the ALLS. Logo Lights Logo lights are lights mounted on the horizontal stabilizer of an aircraft and point upward toward the vertical stabilizer, illuminating the airlines logo.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 12, 2025

In 1929, he earned the Collier Trophy as the designer of the efficient NACA cowl for radial engines that graced so many of the air racers, airliners, fighters, and bombers that followed. During this golden age of aircraft development, government and industry were looking for ways to make aviation safer and less expensive.

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Inspire

MAY 8, 2024

EAA member Jim Barnosky might be an airline captain by day, but his true passion is general aviation, particularly hot air ballooning. The post One Among a Hundred Things to Dream Of first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

While Iran possesses a functional commercial airline industry, it is likely far below the country's current requirements. aviation fuel costs 10 cents per liter). So what aircraft is Iran's flag carrier, Iran Air , operating, and what are its scheduled flights for 2025?

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Airline pilots almost always talk to the ground crew using headsets during pushback. On the other hand, general aviation and private jets usually don't push back from gates, and many smaller planes cannot plug in the headsets, which allow for direct communication.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

On Wednesday, a coalition representing commercial and general aviation interests urged Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take immediate action to strengthen air traffic control (ATC) staffing and technology.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Textron Aviation Vice President of Special Missions Sales Bob Gibbs has stepped up to publicly advocate for general aviation. Gibbs points out that business aviation serves global connectivity, serving business opportunities in locations unreachable by airline transportation. million jobs in the U.S.

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Aviation News

MARCH 25, 2025

Firm order allows airline to operate new equipment on domestic routes Japans flag carrier nearly doubles 737-8 order book Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) today.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Overall, the family owned five airlines: Air India, AIX Connect, Air India Express, Air Asia India, and Vistara. They played an essential role in Indias industrial development, establishing businesses in ironworks, cotton mills, steelworks, and hydroelectric power plants.

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AV Web

AUGUST 1, 2024

A new report from insurance provider, Allianz Commercial, says gross written insurance premiums for the aviation sector are projected to reach a 20-year high of more than $8 billion in 2024. Allianz says the surge in premiums comes as 2024 air traffic is anticipated to reach a record high—growing by 10.4

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Simple Flying

JULY 27, 2024

With the increasing demand for travel between these two locations, several airlines offer convenient non-stop flights, making the travel experience more efficient and enjoyable. It's a popular destination for both business and leisure travelers from the United States.

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AV Web

MAY 19, 2024

Although the fun and adventure of airline flying has gone, thrills, chills, scoundrels, and pirates can still be found in general aviation. Think of our local general aviation airports as Pirate bases. We need a place of refuge during the winter or storm season when the winds and wet shiver our timbers.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2025

In this article, well debunk the myths surrounding pilot heights in civil and military aviation. Airline rules vary Most commercial aircraft fit a wide range of heights. Height myths persist Skill matters more than height in aviation. Military aviation is more stringent.

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