Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 18, 2025

Seventy-three years ago today, on April 18, 1952, the Convair YB-60 made its first flight, marking a bold chapter in the evolution of jet-powered strategic bombers. Developed as a derivative of the massive B-36 Peacemaker, the YB-60 represented Convairs attempt to bring the venerable design into the jet age.

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Ceiling Thrust Stability Tail 98

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The British Airways Airbus A350-1000, registered G-XWBC, was involved in a collision with a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Heathrow in April 2024, resulting in damage to the aircraft’s right-hand horizontal stabilizer.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Jet Pilot 269

AV Web

MAY 9, 2024

As reported on the online news source Private Jet Card Comparisons , CEO George Mattson, who replaced company founder Kenny Dichter in September last year, and Chief Financial Officer Todd Smith cited several areas of progress for the company.

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Stability Jet Airlines Airline 98

AV Web

MAY 9, 2024

As reported on the online news source Private Jet Card Comparisons , CEO George Mattson, who replaced company founder Kenny Dichter in September last year, and Chief Financial Officer Todd Smith cited several areas of progress for the company.

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Stability Jet Airlines Airline 98

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 16, 2025

The Starships lifting surface was positioned aft of the horizontal stabilizer, making stalls unlikely. The Starships lifting surface was positioned aft of the horizontal stabilizer, making stalls unlikely. Its radical design and high price, comparable to small jets, deterred buyers.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Lift Pilot 119

AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

While there are a number of piston engines capable of operating on more readily available jet fuel, late last year, Gogetair flew its top-of-the-line G750 aircraft with a Turbotech TP-R90 turboprop engine. First, the structural design of the aircraft offers an optimized center of gravity that results in better flight stability and handling.

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Center of Gravity Payload Knot Stability 105

Aerotime

MARCH 21, 2025

Touchdown The TSB explained that as the Delta Connections flight reached touchdown the side-stay attached to the right MLG fractured, the landing gear folded into the retracted position, the wing root fractured between the fuselage and the landing gear, and the wing detached from the fuselage, releasing a cloud of jet fuel, which caught fire.

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Indicated Airspeed Descent Knot Horizontal Stabilizer 286

Aviation News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Test operations seek to validate the stability and control of the stop fold vehicle during jet transition Wichita, KS (December 4, 2024) – Bell Textron.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The wreckage of the Endeavor Air/Delta Connection Mitsubishi CRJ900 regional jet which crashed on landing at Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on February 17, 2025, has been removed and recovered to a secure location, around 48 hours after the accident unfolded.

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Runway Wind Shear Threshold Stability 278

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

This versatile fighter jet concept would be able to operate off the decks of Navy aircraft carriers with unparalleled efficiency. When taking off of aircraft carrier decks, these jets could push their wings forward, enabling them to fly with stability at lower speeds and capitalize on the additional lift generated.

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Stability Lift Jet 119

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 11, 2025

They flew a total of 313 missions, collecting invaluable data on pitch stability, lift, drag, and buffeting in transonic and supersonic flight. The jet- and rocket-powered aircraft exceeded expectations, performing better than predicted in high-speed wind tunnel testsparticularly in drag performance above Mach 0.85. In 1953, U.S.

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Drag Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Airfoil 52

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 1, 2025

From the first days of flying to the evolution of supersonic jets, historic aircraft offer a road map for comprehending the ideas guiding aeronautical engineering. As shown by the Messerschmitt Me 262, the first operational jet fighter in the world, jet propulsion was the most innovative breakthrough of this age.

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Drag Lift Jet Stability 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

The most significant visual differences were the T-46’s high wing and the “H” tail, with twin vertical stabilizers mounted to the ends of the horizontal stabilizer that strongly resembled those of the company’s previous jet, the A-10 Thunderbolt II.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Tail Drag 126

Simple Flying

AUGUST 6, 2024

After years of experimentation with aircraft designs, the industry has somewhat settled on what a commercial airliner looks like today: a long fuselage with low wings, horizontal and vertical stabilizers, wing-mounted engines, and tricycle-style landing gear. During the experimentation phase, though, many unique designs came about.

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Stability Jet Airlines Airline 111

Simple Flying

MAY 8, 2024

This forward-swept horizontal stabilizer, positioned ahead of the main wings, has been implemented across a range of aircraft, from experimental designs to advanced military jets. One of the more intriguing configurations that has captured the imagination of aviation enthusiasts is the canard.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Jet Airplanes 105

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Famously, NASA heavily modified two Boeing 747 Jumbo jets to carry its Space Shuttles (they are called the Space Shuttle Carrier Aircraft). The Space Shuttle Carriers are easily recognizable from the extra stabilizers placed on the tail of the 747s as well as the struts on top (where the orbiters were attached).

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Stability Tail Cargo Jet 111

AV Web

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Wheels Up has secured $332 million in financing to fund a three-year expansion and modernization plan that will buy it 100 new jets and give it financial stability. The company, which began with a handful of King Airs and Beechjets grew to become one of the largest on-demand charters in the U.S.

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Stability Jet Pilot Airlines 105

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The company reported a stabilization of quarterly revenue that aligned with the first and second quarters of this year. On Thursday, November 7th, Wheels Up released its earnings and financial results for the third quarter of this year.

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Stability Jet 111

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

attempts to shift to jet-powered fighters from conventional piston engines. The transition became essential because of the growing need for jet aircraft that could operate from aircraft carriers and give an advantage to the U.S. Thus, the addition of a jet aircraft would provide the military with superior speed and combat capability.

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Thrust Stability Jet Pilot 98

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

Although the company built and flew two examples, the military quickly lost interest in piston engines, and Douglas pivoted, ultimately reworking the XB-42 into the jet-powered XB-43. A ventral stabilizer doubled as propeller protection in the event of over-rotation or tail strikes.

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Drag Thrust Stability Tail 133

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The YB-49 was an American prototype jet-powered heavy bomber developed shortly after World War II by the Northrop Corporation. The Air Force ordered two YB-35 airframes that were converted to jet propulsion designs and were designated later as YB-49s. The B-2 bomber was publicly unveiled for the first time in 1988.

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Stability Drag Jet Pilot 98

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Langewiesche provides one of the clearest expositions of aerodynamics and flight control, breaking down concepts like angle of attack, lift, stability, and stalls. This well-illustrated guidebook takes readers on a journey of aerospace progress from early hot-air balloons and gliders to modern jets and spacecraft.

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Rudder Pilot Air Traffic Control Cabin Crew 98

Pilot Job Central

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Textron and NetJets have made a groundbreaking move in the aviation industry by placing an order for up to 1,500 Citation corporate jets. This order signifies the growing demand for corporate jets and highlights the partnership between Textron and NetJets. The airplane seats 7 passengers and has a range of 2,700 nm.

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Jet Stability Airplanes Flight Deck 52

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

However, luckily those in the industry who use Jet-A, SAF will be a ‘drop-in’ solution for climate responsibility, and for the most part will be indistinguishable from the fuel blends we use today.” According to McKinsey & Company, around 4.5 Megatons of SAF will be demanded by 2030.

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General Aviation Jet Stability Pilot 130

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The CRJ is interesting to fly with a lot of trimming required as it’s a long-bodied jet with a large swing either side of the CG. I mean, all jets I have flown are like that, but this is fairly sensitive to pitch, power, and flap configuration—all requiring lots of trimming. With a lighter corporate jet, that is powerful.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 2, 2025

Competitive Salary and Benefits Financial stability is a critical factor in any career change, and aviation delivers a compelling proposition. Corporate pilots flying private jets and cargo pilots with companies like FedEx or UPS also command strong compensation, often paired with robust benefits.

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Pilot Cockpit Stability Cargo 52

World Airline News

MAY 9, 2024

The company has also sold five Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental jets. billion as the global air cargo market continues to stabilize. Profitability improved through timely capacity expansion on Southeast Asia and Japan routes, catering to the strong tourism demand.

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Jet Cargo Stability Airlines 59

Latatuide 33 Aviation

DECEMBER 19, 2023

People are increasingly seeking private jet travel, and this and other aviation trends have been evident since 2020. Furthermore, private jet sales continue to increase steadily , and this is due to a growing number of travelers who require the convenience, security, and privacy benefits of private aircraft.

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Jet Stability Hangar 52

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Intended to be a long-range escort fighter, the Consolidated XP-81 also represented a departure from conventional aircraft, but the rapidly evolving nature of both the Second World War and jet engines would see the XP-81 becoming nothing more than a footnote in American aviation history.

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Thrust Tail Jet Drag 52

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 14, 2024

Once the situation stabilized, the pilots first entered a holding pattern, and then made the decision to return to Honolulu, where the plane landed just under 85 minutes after it first departed. Once the error was realized, the pilots went to the opposite extreme, and the jet climbed at a speed of up to 8,500 feet per minute.

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Thrust Pilot Weather Runway 123

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Because most contemporary hangars were not high enough to accommodate the Constellation if it had a single tail, three vertical stabilizers were fitted to provide sufficient longitudinal control while being able to access pre-existing hangars at airports around the country. The tail was the most distinctive part of the Connie’s design.

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Tail Stability Pilot Hangar 116

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Jet (and turboprop) turbine engines work more efficiently, and burn less fuel, at higher altitudes where the air is less dense. While this may appear strange, the economic logic behind it is quite straightforward. Hence, the flight will use less fuel at higher altitudes.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 269

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

In high-speed and high-altitude scenarios, like for military and commercial jets, compressibility affects the accuracy of your IAS. Using the VSI and Altimeter for Stability The vertical speed indicator and altimeter are your best tools for maintaining a steady altitude. Here are some helpful ways to improve your controls!

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True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 18, 2025

One of the standout aircraft in Drydens research history is the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, a legendary Navy fighter jet that played a key role in two major research programs at the center. The NACA Test Force at the High-Speed Flight Station in Edwards, California. The white aircraft in the foreground is a Douglas Skyrocket.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron Tail Airfoil 52

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It was the private jet of the 1930s and early 40s, albeit somewhat less in demand due to the after-effects of the Great Depression. In addition to serving as a private executive transport, the Beech Model 17 also found success as an air racer, with its exceptional speed (cruise of 202 mph, Vne of 212) and stability.

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Drag Stability Pilot Hangar 105

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 14, 2025

jet ace, Lebanese-American Major James Jabara).

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Hangar Stability Tail Aviation Technology 90

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Now, this might sound familiar, as this very idea that was born in Italy was an inspiration for modern-day jet propulsion. Piloted by Bryce Wolff, the aircraft managed to replicate the stability and performance described by Italian test pilots nearly 70 years earlier. All the previous anniversaries are available HERE.

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