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IAI unveils ELLYON, a business-jet ISTAR and electronic-attack spy plane - Dealroom

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A business jet, which may carry US President's Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, has arrived in Moscow - reports - news.cgtn.com

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Trump To Fly Overseas On Ex-Qatari Boeing 747-8 With Unconfirmed Security Upgrades

Published Sep 5, 2026, 4:47 PM EDT Journalist – Aaron is an aviation and travel journalist with 14 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry. His background spans airport operations, aviation…

DHL's 1st Converted Boeing 777 Freighter Has Been Delivered & You Can Track It Live

Published Sep 5, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT Brandon's passion for aviation started at a young age. He became involved in the flight simulator and VATSIM communities, which sparked his interest in aviation and eventually led him…

Why The US Air Force Is Spending Nearly $1 Billion To Rebuild 1 Base For Just 21 F-15EX Jets

Published Sep 5, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Aaron is an aviation enthusiast and world traveler with a deep interest in aerospace history and technology. He has traveled around the world numerous times, often incorporating visits…

Air Tanker Meets Flying ICU In The RAF's Airbus Voyager

Published Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT Chris earned a Master’s degree in Defense and Strategic Studies (Highest Honors) from the University of Texas at El Paso. His graduate work concentrated on Global and National…

How This Airport Operator Is Worth More Than United Airlines

Published Sep 5, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT Based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, Nick joined Simple Flying in October 2025 and has a strong passion for travel and tourism, and in particular, the aviation industry, for as long…

Why Pilots Fly Final Approach At Exactly 1.3 Times The Stall Speed

Published Sep 6, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT Airline and Airport Management Graduate, Student Commercial Pilot and Commercial Aviation Writer. Based in London & Nagoya Flying an airplane faster than recommended on final approach…

Alaska Airlines Sued For $521,900 After 11 Japanese Paintings Ruined In Honolulu Rainstorm

Published Sep 6, 2026, 2:53 AM EDT Luke has over a decade of experience as a travel writer and aviation analyst. As a passionate traveler based across the Middle East and Asia, Luke offers strong insights into the…

Why Dassault Is Quietly Ending The Falcon 900LX After 40 Years Of Trijet Dominance

Published Sep 6, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT Aaron is an aviation enthusiast and world traveler with a deep interest in aerospace history and technology. He has traveled around the world numerous times, often incorporating visits…

A Look At The Salaries Of Royal Canadian Air Force Fighter Jet Pilots In 2026 & Why They're Still Not Enough

Published Sep 6, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT Aaron is an aviation enthusiast and world traveler with a deep interest in aerospace history and technology. He has traveled around the world numerous times, often incorporating visits…

Delta Air Lines Slashes 4 More Routes From New York & Las Vegas This Winter

Published Sep 6, 2026, 5:56 AM EDT Luke has over a decade of experience as a travel writer and aviation analyst. As a passionate traveler based across the Middle East and Asia, Luke offers strong insights into the…

SACAA Low Flyby UPDATE! 9/4/26

نعم، برتقالي! >> في يوم الأربعاء، الموافق الثاني من سبتمبر، أصدرت هيئة الطيران المدني في جنوب أفريقيا بياناً رسمياً بشأن التحليق الاستعراضي لشركة " إيرلينك" فوق ملعب "دي إتش إل" في كيب تاون. أنا خوان براون، وأنتم…

A Growing Aftermarket Presence Adds to Bombardier's Narrow-Moat Business Jet Franchise - Morningstar

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Squawk Ident

Does your flight department operate long-range aircraft? If so, how do you handle elements such as long-distance flight planning, tech stops, or crew rest to prevent fatigue during extended routes? What other factors do…

INNOVATIONS Archives - Professional Pilot

Predictive maintenance

Heading off problems before they occur. By Owen Davies Contributing Writer Business aircraft “live” on schedules, routine checks, major overhauls, and hot section inspections – and they take place like clockwork. Yet,…

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Archives - Professional Pilot

Traditional piloting methods give way to new technologies featured in state-of-the-art business aircraft flight decks. By Jake CarpenterContributing WriterWith a lineage that can be traced back to the earliest aircraft…

Advanced navigation systems

Traditional piloting methods give way to new technologies featured in state-of-the-art business aircraft flight decks. By Shannon Forrest ATP/CFII. Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer It is a safe to say that most…

Warm fronts

These large-scale weather makers can create widespread problems for aviation activities. By Karsten Shein Comm-Inst Climate Scientist The bleed air was keeping the leading edges free of ice, but a bad breaker took the…

MAINTENANCE Archives - Professional Pilot

State of the MRO industry

Business is soaring and investment but more hands are needed to keep up with demand. By Justin Marchand Contributing Writer The business aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry is entering an era of…

Flying with Einstein

By Greg Anderson Comm-Inst. Boeing 707, KC-135 USAF Aircraft Commander (Ret) Do you get out of the cockpit after a flight refreshed and invigorated? Or maybe wishing you could turn the clock back? Do you leave the…

ACI Jet

Bizjet management, MRO, and FBO provider aims to set the gold standard with its unique approach. By Justin Marchand Contributing Writer Headquartered along California’s picturesque central coast, ACI Jet has evolved…