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Aviation has always depended on coordination. Aircraft, crews, dispatchers, maintenance teams, airports, suppliers, and air traffic systems all have to work together with very little room for error. On a global scale, that coordination is enormous. More than 100,000 commercial flights operate on an average day, which shows how much modern aviation depends on reliable … Read more
AAR is restructuring its operations and exiting the asset-heavy legacy component repair market to focus on higher-margin growth opportunities.
Leaked NTSB flight data indicates manual engine shutdowns and pilot intervention occurred moments before the 2022 China Eastern tragedy.
Spirit Airlines shutdown marks the end of one of the most recognizable low-cost airline models in the United States. On May 2, 2026, Spirit said it had started an orderly wind-down of operations, canceled all flights, and told customers not to go to the airport. The company also said customer service was no longer available. … Read more
Passenger to freighter conversions are becoming a larger part of the air cargo market as airlines, lessors, and cargo operators look for more flexible ways to use existing aircraft. Global trade depends on constant movement. Aircraft, ships, trucks, trains, warehouses, and logistics networks all work together to move goods across borders and between markets. When … Read more
Buying a used jet is not only a question of price, age, or appearance. It is a transaction that combines technical review, legal diligence, maintenance analysis, and operational planning. A well-presented aircraft can still carry material risk if the records are weak, major inspections are near, or the ownership history creates title or closing issues. … Read more
For aircraft buyers in 2026, the main tax point is clear. If an aircraft qualifies, the buyer may claim 100 percent bonus depreciation in the first year. That can change the after-tax cost of a deal in a meaningful way. Still, the rule does not apply by default. The aircraft, the ownership structure, and the … Read more
The King Air 350 vs PC-12 choice comes down to mission fit. Both aircraft have strong reputations. Both attract serious buyers. The better option depends on how you plan to use the aircraft. Most buyers should focus on four things. Look at passenger count, runway needs, trip type, and ownership goals. Those points shape the … Read more
NASA’s Artemis II mission brought fresh attention back to the Moon after the crew splashed down on April 10, 2026, following a nearly 10-day lunar flyby. That mission did not land astronauts on the Moon, but it did reinforce a bigger point. The Moon is once again central to the future of spaceflight. Helium 3 … Read more
The United States did not stop going to the Moon because it lost the ability to get there. It stopped because Apollo was never just a scientific project. It was a Cold War mission shaped by politics, prestige, and money. In the 1960s, the space race gave the Moon enormous symbolic value. The Soviet Union … Read more