Aerotime

JANUARY 27, 2025

As the company continues its expansion, it welcomes new pilots to join its multicultural team and grow alongside the organization. The ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) model is gaining recognition in the aviation industry, yet it remains unfamiliar to some pilots.

Jet 260

Jet Pilot Airline Airlines 260

AV Web

MARCH 22, 2025

A well-known South African test pilot was killed in the crash of a vintage jet fighter at an air show there on Saturday. The plane was built by Aermacchi in Italy from 1962 to 1975 and was one of the most popular jet trainers of its time with more than 800 made for Italy, South Africa, Australia and Brazil.

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Jet Pilot Airplanes 122

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Elvis first jet: The Lisa Marie Convair 880 Elvis Presley purchased his first personal plane in 1975. It was a Convair 880 that had been flying for Delta Air Lines for 15 years as a passenger jet. Seeing a good opportunity, he bought an Aero Jet Commander on August 15, but it wasnt for the purposes of flying. million today.

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Jet Airplanes Tail Pilot 246

Aerotime

MARCH 5, 2025

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) grounded its fleet of FA-50 fighter jets following a mountain range crash that killed two of its pilots. The crash site is located some 380 kilometers south of Benito Ebuen Air Base (CEB) in Mactan, Cebu, where the fighter jet was supposed to have landed.

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Jet Pilot 187

Aerotime

MARCH 24, 2025

A United Airlines flight bound for Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) was forced to divert to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) when one of its pilots realized that he had forgotten his passport at home. Flight UA198 departed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 13:47 local time on March 22, 2025.

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Pilot Jet Airline Airlines 297

Aerotime

JANUARY 28, 2025

In command of XB-1 wasTristan Geppetto Brandenburg, an experienced test pilot and former naval aviator and United States Naval Test Pilot School graduate. This supersonic jet is expected to accommodate 64 to 80 passengers and cover distances of up to 4,250 nautical miles (7,867 kilometers) at a cruising speed of Mach 1.7.

Pilot 327

Pilot Jet Airline Airlines 327

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

During the 54-minute flight, Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg safely navigated the XB-1 to a maximum altitude of 25,040 feet (7,632 meters) and a speed of Mach 0.82 (487 knots true airspeed), demonstrating that the aircraft remains controllable at higher speeds even in the event of SAS failure.

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Stability True Airspeed Knot Jet 290

Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

On December 23, 2024, Cirrus Aircraft announced the delivery of its 600th Vision Jet. The single-engine private jet is the worlds only Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certified private jet aircraft and has become hugely popular in the smaller private jet aircraft space since its original certification in October 2016.

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Jet General Aviation Clearance Knot 281

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Alongside a massive expansion of its fleet, Air India is also set to ramp up its capacity to train new pilots. It has a jet-fuel powerplant which the manufacturer claims can save up to 50% on fuel, as compared to similar aircraft powered by AVGAS. This training academy, from which 180 new pilots will be able to graduate per year.

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Cockpit Jet Pilot Airline 271

Simple Flying

JANUARY 29, 2025

An United States F-35 fighter jet crashed on Tuesday at Eielson Air Force Base. According to Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson, the pilot was uninjured during the incident. Videos circulating online clearly show what appears to be the pilot parachuting down while the stricken aircraft plummets to the ground.

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Jet Pilot 124

Simple Flying

MARCH 26, 2025

Unlike many celebrities who hire pilots or charter private jets, Travolta is a fully certified pilot with thousands of flight hours and an extensive collection of aircraft. First, his home is literally attached to an active runway, and second, his private jet is often parked next to his house instead of a car!

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Jet Runway Pilot 109

Aerotime

JANUARY 24, 2025

According to Boom, Chief Test Pilot Tristan Geppetto Brandenburg will bring XB-1 to a comfortable cruising speed of Mach 1.1 XB-1, the worlds first independently developed supersonic jet, will break the sound barrier in the Bell X-1 Supersonic Corridor and the Black Mountain Supersonic Corridor in Mojave, CA.

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Jet Pilot 304

Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

Among these roles, private jet pilots hold a unique position, especially in a state like Texas, where the demand for private aviation is significant. The aviation industry is a complex and multifaceted sector, with various roles contributing to its seamless operation.

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Jet Pilot 87

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 6, 2025

The channel has just uploaded a video involving interactions between a NetJets pilot and an air traffic controller, and Im just plain confused by how this could happen. Let me emphasize that NetJets operates flights with two pilots in the cockpit, and its a reputable company, with many career pilots. NetJets pilot: Yes, sir.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Approach Clearance 117

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 23, 2025

For 1hr45min, the jet flew westbound over the Pacific Ocean. However, at some point during this portion of the flight, one of the four pilots reportedly realized that they didnt have their passport on them. On Reddit , some users claim that the delay was for exactly the same reason, because one of the pilots forgot their passport.

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Pilot Airline Airlines Jet 128

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A Learjet 35A business jet has suffered a runway excursion while landing at Scottsdale Airport (SDL) close to Phoenix, Arizona. The Gulfstream G200 involved is registered as N199DF and is listed as owned by WW Aviation and operated by Jet Pros. Le pilote est dcd, et 4 autres blesss bord.

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Runway Final Approach Jet Approach 269

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Air Force (and its predecessors) began to recognize a critical nexus between human physiology and the unique conditions experienced by pilots and aircrews while in flight. Dating back to WWI, the U.S. Eventually, this critical nexus became known as Aerospace Medicine.

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Pilot Jet 119

Aerotime

OCTOBER 21, 2024

On the eve of the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, United States (US), Textron Aviation has jumped in with a huge announcement, unveiling plans for the next-generation models of three Cessna Citation private jets. Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen The new Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 features 4.5

Jet 315

Jet Pilot Cockpit Weather 315

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is working to shorten the time needed to be a PLAAF fighter pilot.

Pilot 119

Pilot Jet 119

Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

The invention of jet engine technology was revolutionary when it was first used in jet fighters in the final years of World War II. However, this innovation was on the German side, and with the Allies being slower to employ the technology, many pilots were killed in the testing and development of jet aircraft.

Jet 101

Jet Pilot 101

Aerotime

JUNE 21, 2024

Canadian simulator and training giant CAE has inaugurated a new facility in Savannah, Georgia, which will be dedicated to the training of Gulfstream executive jet pilots and technicians. CAE also operates a sixth North American executive jet training center in its home city of Montreal.

Jet 290

Jet Pilot 290

AV Web

MARCH 25, 2025

Two pilots and a passenger are recovering in hospital after two Alpha Jets in the Patrouille de France air demonstration team collided during training at an airport in eastern France on Tuesday. The post Two Patrouille de France Jets Collide, No Fatalities appeared first on AVweb. All three ejected.

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Jet Pilot 102

AV Web

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The United States Marine Corps completed its investigation into the 2023 F-35B crash in Williamsburg County last year attributing the incident primarily to pilot error. According to the report released Thursday, the pilot experienced multiple system failures while attempting to land in heavy rain at Joint Base Charleston.

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Pilot Transponder Jet 111

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The conclusion is the loss of the F-35 stealth fighter jet was mostly due to pilot error and that the " pilot incorrectly diagnosed an out-of-controlled flight emergency and ejected from a flyable aircraft, albeit during a heavy rainstorm compounded with aircraft electrical and display malfunctions."

Pilot 111

Pilot Jet 111

Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

Aviation is not short of contentious issues, but none seem to fire up passions quite like that of the implementation of single pilot commercial operations. The first is Extended Minimum-Crew Operations (eMCOs), the other Single-Pilot Operations (SiPOs). On the other hand, SiPOs are end-to-end single-pilot operations.

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Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck Cargo 330

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Embraer cited the ongoing scope clause in the US between airlines and pilot unions that restrict the maximum takeoff weight for aircraft with up to 76 seats in the region for the extended delay. Embraer also said the decision was taken due to global current market conditions and continuing interest in the current E175 jet.

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Cargo Jet Pilot Airline 258

Simple Flying

APRIL 3, 2025

Tom Cruise is quite famous for being Maverick, a decorated F/A-18 fighter pilot in the United States Navy. While he doesn't serve for the Navy in real life, he does own civilian jets: including a Bombardier Challenger 300, registered as N350XX.

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Jet Pilot 102

Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

However, as the twin jet Embraer ERJ 175 approached JACt, the pilot revealed that he did not have the proper qualification to land at the airport, according to a passenger on the plane. The flight landed at SLC safely, and the pilot was replaced by one who had a landing qualification.

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Pilot Weather Runway Approach 304

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

On this day, December 3, 1945, Lieutenant-Commander Eric Melrose “Winkle” Brown of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve and Chief Naval Test Pilot at the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) at Farnborough, made the first landing and takeoff of a jet-powered aircraft aboard an aircraft carrier at sea.

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Jet Pilot Airplanes Flight Deck 98

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Air Greenland has signed a lease agreement with Carlyle Aviation to acquire a single Airbus A320neo aircraft with the new narrowbody jet scheduled to join the carriers 2027 summer schedule. It is understood that Air Greenlands CEO, Jacob Nitter Srensen, signed the six-year lease agreement, with the option to extend, on February 14, 2025.

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Cabin Crew Runway Jet Pilot 276

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

However, for whatever reason, the pilots taxied right across runway 31C, as the Southwest 737 was flaring to land. Fortunately the Southwest pilots were paying close attention, and they initiated a go around, a moment before touchdown. The Bombardier pilots were given a phone number to call, for a pilot deviation.

Runway 117

Runway Air Traffic Control Pilot Clearance 117

Aerotime

AUGUST 23, 2024

In the latest development in their efforts to reach a new contractual agreement over pay, scheduling and retirement, disgruntled Air Canada pilots have overwhelmingly backed strike action. Negotiations for a new agreement began in June 2023, followed by private mediation between January 2024 and June 2024.

Pilot 290

Pilot Jet Airline Airlines 290

Aerotime

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In a significant milestone the electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Lilium has successfully powered on its first in-production Lilium Jet. Last week the Lilium Jet made its US debut at operator Galaxy FBO’s Houston William P. Last week the #Lilium #Jet made history with its U.S. Hobby Airport (HOU) hangar.

Jet 271

Jet Cockpit Pilot Hangar 271

Aerotime

MARCH 4, 2025

XB-1’s second supersonic flight test followed the first on January 29, 2025, when Boom became the first company to fly a US-made civil supersonic jet. This image makes the invisible visiblethe first American made civil supersonic jet breaking the sound barrier.

Jet 250

Jet Pilot 250

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 21, 2025

Taxiing behind a line of waiting Cessnas and Pipers while a jet or two landed between an endless stream of other trainers performing touch-and-goes cemented my excitement. A quality headset is one of the most important tools a student pilotor any pilot, reallyhas. A poor headset, however, readily accomplishes exactly the opposite.

Pilot 101

Pilot General Aviation Cockpit Air Traffic Control 101

Aerotime

MAY 13, 2024

easyJet pilots have reportedly rejected a pay rise that would have seen captain’s annual wages increase to almost £200,000 ($250k) by April 2025. According to The Sun , a deal was put to easyJet pilots who are members of the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) in a vote, but it was rejected by a majority.

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Pilot Approach Jet Airline 260

Aerotime

JANUARY 23, 2025

We understand the need for advanced and versatile infrared systems like IRDS that will make pilots’ missions more survivable and lethal against current and future adversaries, said Hank Tucker, Vice President of Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin. Currently, there are 178 F-22 fighters in service.

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Jet Pilot 309