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Aviation Explained
Best of 2021
China Airlines Flight 605 Boeing 747 in water

Can you fix an aircraft that has been ditched?

Aircraft that crash-land in water can sustain only minimal damage. Is it possible to restore such a plane to airworthy c ...

Space
Women in Aviation
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Space every day: Exploring the history of space flight with Margaret Weitekamp

Every day is Space Day for Margaret Weitekamp, chair and curator of the space history department at the National Air and ...

Women in Aviation
Best of 2021
Aisha Alexander

Aisha Alexander:“Safety is the real foundation of Aviation.”

Captain Alexander holds an extraordinary passion for flying and aviation safety and has carved out an impressive career ...

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Aviation in Australia

PL-12 Airtruk: how Australia created one of the strangest aircraft in the skies

Australia’s Transavia PL-12 Airtruk is one of the strangest airplanes in the skies. What is the story behind this ...

Civil Aviation
Aviation in Australia

ACCC grants interim approval for Virgin Australia - United codeshare pricing

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission granted interim approval for a “codeshare pricing arrangement&r ...

Aviation in Australia

The rise, fall, and rebirth of Virgin Australia

AeroTime investigates the rise, fall and rebirth of Virgin Australia, Australia’s second largest domestic airline. ...

Aircraft
Aviation in Australia

Rex Airlines signs LoI for additional Boeing 737-800NG

Rex Airlines has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to lease one Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. ...

Aviation in Australia

Harry Houdini’s little-known role in Australian aviation history

Did you know Harry Houdini made the first powered flight over Australia? ...

Women in Aviation
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AeroTime Behind the Scenes | Afghanistan’s first all-female flight

AeroTime Behind the Scenes | Afghanistan’s first all-female flight

Josh Cahill speaks to AeroTime about flying on Afghanistan’s first all-female flight and the Taliban threat that f...

Defense
Best of 2021
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C-130 on floats: Can we expect a seaplane renaissance?

In September 2021, the US announced a seaplane version of the C-130. But is there more to this development than meets th...

Aviation Quiz
Best of 2021

Planes that changed the industry | Quiz

How well do you know the planes that changed the aviation industry?  ...

Aviation Quiz
Best of 2021

The world’s most extreme airports | Quiz

Landing at an international airport is usually a smooth experience. But there are some airports where landing can prove ...

Aviation Quiz
Best of 2021

Airbus A220: Put your knowledge to the test | Quiz

The Airbus A220 aircraft is fast becoming a staple narrow-body aircraft in short-haul ...

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Sports Aviation

FAA revokes pilots’ licenses after unsuccessful Red Bull plane swap attempt

The two pilots behind Red Bull’s plane swap stunt have their licenses revoked by the FAA   ...

Sports Aviation

Red Bull plane swap stunt unsuccessful as one plane spins out of control

A Red Bull-sponsored attempt for two pilots to swap planes mid-air proves unsuccessful as one of the planes spins out of ...

Sports Aviation

Is the future of air races electric? Pulitzer race revival set for 2023

AeroTime speaks to Scott Neumann to learn about how the NAA is planning to revive the Pulitzer Air Race, but for electri ...

Sports Aviation

Top 10 weirdest aviation sports

Sport aviation is awe-inspiring, picturesque, thrilling…and sometimes downright weird. Here are 10 aviation sport ...

Columnists
Sports Aviation

Sports Aviation Special: Extra300 stunt plane remains king of aerobatics

Mention sports aviation and one aircraft immediately springs to mind: the Extra300. ...

Aviation Quiz
Best of 2021

The oldest operating aircraft | Quiz

With proper maintenance, it’s possible for aircraft to fly forever. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the pl ...

International Pilots' Day
Women in Aviation
Best of 2021

Isabelle de Montet-Guerin: “An extraordinary life through calculated risks”

A chief flying instructor with a love for flight, Isabelle de Montet-Guerin says that calculated risks are the only path ...

Space
Defense
Best of 2021

Will space be the next battlefield?

As the race to dominate space continues, could it become the next battlefield? ...

Flight Attendant Week
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Have we forgotten what we should do when boarding a flight?

Have we forgotten what we should do when boarding a flight?

As we look forward to aviation travel with fewer restrictions, have we forgotten what we should do when boarding a fligh...

Civil Aviation
Best of 2021
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Pilot error, work culture highlighted in Kozhikode crash of Air India Express

Investigators say pilot error, poor communication, and work culture led to the crash of Air India Express 1344 at CCJ in...

Airlines
Aviation Economics & Finance
Best of 2021

EXCLUSIVE | Wizz Air exceeds pre-COVID capacity in August 2021

 In an exclusive interview with AeroTime, the president of Wizz Air shared his thoughts about the airline’s e ...

Women in Aviation
Best of 2021

“Accidental pilot” Erika Armstrong seeks to break down barriers

Pilot, author and teacher, Erika Armstrong is helping others make their way in the aviation industry. She has been recog ...

Aircraft
Best of 2021

Air Force One vs Putin Force One: which is more impressive?

Boeing VC-25, the US presidential transport, is one of the most recognizable aircraft in the world. How does it com ...

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Aviation Tops

Top 10 failed fighter jets

Let's take a look at the ten of the most interesting and most promising fighter jets that failed for one or another...

Defense

Israel publishes footage of F-35 shooting down Iranian stealth drones

The Israeli Air Force has published footage of an F-35 fighter jet scoring its first air-to-air kills on a pair of Irani...

Defense
War in Ukraine

Ukrainian TB-2 drones and Su-27 fighters strike back on Snake Island

Ukrainian Su-27 fighters bombed Snake Island after Bayraktar TB-2 armed drones neutralized Russian anti-air defenses....

Defense
War in Ukraine

Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter destroyed by Ukrainian anti-tank missile

A Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter was destroyed by a Ukrainian Stugna-P anti-tank missile weapon system....

Aviation Tops

The top 10 largest airports in the world in 2021

Here is the list of the top 10 largest airports in the world in 2021, in terms of their area size....

Defense

Fact-check: Did Russia use the Su-57 stealth fighter in Ukraine?

There have been numerous reports claiming that Russia used its latest Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet in Ukraine. But are they...

War in Ukraine
Defense

Ukrainian Su-27 fighter intercepted in Romania

RoAF F-16 jets intercepted a Ukrainian Su-27 fighter approaching Romania’s national airspace. The aircraft landed...

Air Cargo
Air Cargo Month
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Which airports can handle the Antonov An-225 Mriya?

Imagine that you are building an airport. How big should it be to accommodate the Antonov An-225 Mriya, the largest airc ...

Aviation Technology and Innovation
Best of 2021

Will the Airlander 10 kick-start an airship renaissance?

Airlander 10 by Hybrid Air Vehicles promises to resurrect airships for the 21st century. But can it live up to the task? ...

Aviation Economics & Finance
Best of 2021

What’s next for aviation leasing? AeroTime talks to AviaAM CEO Tadas Goberis

In this AeroTime video interview for Global Leasing Day, AviaAM Leasing CEO Tadas Goberis discusses the current situatio ...

Aviation Quiz
Best of 2021

From Concorde to A380: do you know aircraft nicknames? | Quiz

Do you know the nicknames of aircraft? [Quiz] READ MORE:   How well do you know the world’s most impres ...

Women in Aviation
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50 years in aviation: “I don't take no for an answer.” Deborah Lawrie

Captain Deborah Lawrie has cultivated a successful aviation career that spans 50 years, creating a solid foundation for ...

MRO Month
Best of 2021

A look into the largest jet engine ever made: who will beat the giant?

Among the variety of turbofans, the GE9X holds the title of the world’s largest engine. However, it could soon be ...

Business Aviation
Best of 2021

Superyacht in the sky? Lufthansa Technik unveils ‘EXPLORER’ luxury cabin concept

Lufthansa Technik’s VIP division unveils its latest luxury jet cabin concept, for a superyacht in the sky   ...

Aviation Quiz
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From A380 to An-225 Mriya: Test your knowledge of the biggest aircraft |Quiz

Do you think you know everything there is to know about the world's largest aircraft? Take this quiz and test your k ...

Aviation Technology and Innovation
Defense
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Gaze tracking: military instructors take a fresh look at pilot training

Gaze tracking offers military instructors the opportunity to better understand the scan pattern of their student pilots. ...