The daily aviation brief, curated for the cockpit.

Are Passenger Seats Getting SMALLER?!

Passenger seat widths on modern short-haul aircraft remain comparable to or wider than those on 1960s aircraft, contradicting perceptions shaped by vintage airline advertisements. While certain airlines have adopted…

Coke, Crooks, and the Wrong Westchester - Business Jet Traveler

Swansea Air Show, Saturday 25/7/26

An attendee shared photographs from the Swansea Air Show held on July 25, 2026, citing the Fairey Swordfish and RAF Typhoon as personal highlights. The airshow featured multiple aircraft displays and teams including the…

first-class examination/suicide threats

An individual inquires about obtaining aviation medical certification (Class 1) and pursuing pilot training despite psychiatric hospitalization, domestic violence, and suicidal threats recorded in medical files during…

C-17 and Stratotankers at Chania Airport (Crete)

What kind of plant did this propeller belong to?

First time experiencing a go around!

A pilot experienced their first go around during a flight from KDCA to KAUS, initially suspecting an unstabilized approach caused the diversion. Investigation later revealed the maneuver was actually necessitated by a…

What I saw at KORD whilst my plane had a hydraulic fluid leak and we couldn’t leave

(The last image is the plane in on right now, that came and rescued us, N78866. The broken down plane was N75853, both United 757-300s) Yes ik my pictures are bad quality but thats my phone's fault and they are good in…

Spotted Ex Spirit A320

B.C. Comic Strip got it surprisingly close to correct

A B.C. Comic Strip depicting an aviation scenario was reviewed by a retired air traffic controller who confirmed the comic accurately portrayed aviation terminology and procedures. The retired ATC stated the depicted…

The Queen of the Skies departing YYZ

What plane does this belong to

An individual has been attempting to identify an aircraft panel for months without success, having consulted various sources in the search. This represents a final effort to determine what aircraft the panel originates…

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Red Arrows today at Oshkosh

Nice little gift from JAL

One killed as plane crashes into family home

Lake flying!

Got to see the B-29 "FIFI" up close today, thought you all might enjoy.

Saw F-35 at SFO Airport, Facebook claims it was an emergency landing

What’s the best iOS App for listening to live ATC?

A listener investigated iOS applications for accessing live air traffic control audio, noting that liveATC.net's app costs £4.99 but received poor App Store ratings. Other available applications for the same purpose are…

Prototype Delta Hawk Questions

A mechanic discovered a prototype Delta Hawk DHK-180 diesel turbocharged engine stored since 1998 among aircraft parts from a closed factory, which Delta Hawk offered to trade for a production model. The engine requires…

Drones easier than aircrafts to fly then why no commercial drones yet ?

A person observes that quadcopter drones are substantially easier to master than traditional aircraft, allowing pilots to develop advanced flying skills within days without needing to understand aerodynamic theory. The…

https://luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/bahrain-747-underwater-park-07242026.php

Bahrain purchased a retired Boeing 747 for $100,000 from the UAE and spent seven months removing all fuel lines, wires, and plastic components to make it environmentally safe before deliberately sinking it in the…

“That’s a cool pattern entry”