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Why The Boeing 737 Is More Susceptible to Becoming Tail-Heavy Compared To Other Aircraft Of Its Size

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Joby Teams With Ex-Uber CEO to Build Air Taxi Vertiports
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Joby Teams With Ex-Uber CEO to Build Air Taxi Vertiports

Joby Aviation has announced a partnership with former Uber Chief Executive Officer, Dara Khosrowshahi, to develop a comprehensive network of vertiport locations designed specifically for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations....

Lufthansa keeps options open ahead of planned 777-9 service start
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Lufthansa keeps options open ahead of planned 777-9 service start

Boeing is scheduled to deliver Lufthansa’s initial 777X aircraft during the first quarter of 2027. Despite this anticipated delivery, Lufthansa maintains flexibility in its operational plans for the new fleet. The airline has established a contingency...

Lockheed Martin AI flies F-16 in 27 live-target intercepts
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Lockheed Martin AI flies F-16 in 27 live-target intercepts

Lockheed Martin’s artificial intelligence agent successfully piloted an F-16 during twenty-seven live-target intercept missions. The tests utilized a heavily modified F-16 aircraft and were conducted using data collected from the system. These intercepts...

US Air Force puts F-15EX and F-16 engine suppliers on notice
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US Air Force puts F-15EX and F-16 engine suppliers on notice

The United States Air Force (USAF) is initiating a competitive process for fighter engine production, specifically targeting the F-15EX Eagle II and F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. This strategic move aims to diversify supply chains and enhance national...

Lufthansa Adjusts Guidance as Fuel Shock Continues
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Lufthansa Adjusts Guidance as Fuel Shock Continues

Lufthansa Group has revised its financial guidance, anticipating potential declines in operating profit throughout the current fiscal year. This adjustment follows ongoing challenges stemming primarily from sustained high fuel costs impacting airline...

Archer Completes Piloted, Intercity Air Taxi Prototype Flight
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Archer Completes Piloted, Intercity Air Taxi Prototype Flight

Archer Aviation successfully completed a piloted flight of its Midnight air taxi prototype on October 26, 2023. The test occurred between Salinas, California, and Monterey, California, marking a significant milestone for the company’s intercity...

Why The Boeing 757 Is Still Irreplaceable 4 Decades Later
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Why The Boeing 757 Is Still Irreplaceable 4 Decades Later

The Boeing 757 remains uniquely positioned within the aviation landscape despite its declining production numbers and limited current demand. No other aircraft currently matches the versatility of the 757, which excels in short-to-medium range routes and...

Teaching Someone to Fly by Osmosis Doesn’t Work
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Teaching Someone to Fly by Osmosis Doesn’t Work

A pilot recently experienced a significant setback during flight training, demonstrating that learning to fly through observation alone is ineffective. The individual opted against receiving standard refresher ground instruction or guidance from a...

Pilot Executes the ‘Impossible Turn’
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Pilot Executes the ‘Impossible Turn’

A veteran Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) successfully executed an extremely challenging aviation maneuver known as the ‘impossible turn’ following a sudden and unexpected engine failure during nighttime flight operations. The incident occurred over the...

What It's Like Inside Emirates' New Airbus A350-900
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What It's Like Inside Emirates' New Airbus A350-900

Tom and Alejandro of Simple Flying recently conducted a comprehensive tour of Emirates’ brand-new Airbus A350-900 aircraft showcased at the Farnborough Airshow in 2026. The tour meticulously examined all aspects of the aircraft, including its newly...