The daily aviation brief, curated for the cockpit.

The Disturbing Mistakes That Doomed Bering Air 445!!

Bering Air Flight 445 crashed on February 6, 2025, in Alaska, killing all 10 people aboard, including pilot Chad, a 34-year-old with approximately 2,500 flight hours who was experienced and well-regarded. The pilot's…

One Simple Distraction... KGOO 1 Aug 26

KGOO airport addressed a safety issue at the fuel pumps by locating old wheel chocks from a previous fly-in event and painting them bright fire-retardant red for installation in adjacent parking spots that slope toward…

I got to be a passenger in a beech 18 and then I got to or a pilot in a beech 18!!

Can anyone identify this airline/company logo on a stored 737 at Montréal–Mirabel (CYMX)?

An aircraft enthusiast spotted a Boeing 737 in long-term storage at Montréal–Mirabel Airport and sought to identify an unfamiliar airline logo featuring a red fuselage and tail with a black animal profile inside a white…

Flight Love: 747/757

A passenger recounted two exceptional airline experiences: a 747 flight to Rome in the upper deck cabin and a 757 takeoff from Baltimore during a rainstorm, both providing remarkably smooth and enjoyable flights. The…

T-6 on a cloudy day

Trying to find a video of a pilot manoeuvring that huge 747 like a jet, when dropping water/flame retardant?

A Reddit user sought to locate a video of a large red 747 aircraft performing aerial maneuvers—a dive and climb—while dropping flame retardant or water, which had been posted within the past year. The video had garnered…

Was pax in the C919

San Jose Airport Postcard, with a PSA 727,

Douglas DC-6B on final approach to Reykjavík (BIRK) this afternoon (OC)

Rare appearance of VS A330-300 at SEA

It also operated a couple days ago, however outside of that I believe the VS A330-300 at SeaTac is incredibly rare. Usually it’s either the 787-9 or A330-900neo (Depending on season) [link]

Finally got close to an A380

Caught this yesterday at Denver. D-AIMA the first A380 delivered to Lufthansa. Hopefully in a few months I’ll finally get to fly on one. [link]

Why did the pilots chose this route?

777-X at KOA

A Boeing 777-9 aircraft is undergoing certification test flights at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, marking the third deployment of the aircraft to the location. Previous test visits occurred in 2023 and…

1987 Toronto International Terminal 1 baggage handler's schedule

What are these four snap fasteners for in 5A on a 787-10?

North Star air show today. St. Cloud Minnesota.

All photos taken with an iPhone 17 pro max.

Ultralight Aviation and Air Sports

In Wikipedia’s page on Air Sports Ultralight Aviation is mentioned, but I can’t find mention of any specific sports or disciplines, can anyone help me with this? [link]

Delta Trading Card No. 67, Airbus A350-900H

Some planes I got to see the other day

Heli cliff rescue in San Diego CA

An Aer Lingus A321XLR and the Irish Air Corps Silver Swallows low fly by.

Photography Advice?

First time on The Queen for my 100th flight!

A passenger celebrated their 100th flight aboard a Lufthansa 747-400, describing the aircraft as exceptionally smooth and beautiful. The milestone fulfilled a childhood dream, though the accomplishment arrives as the…