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Sporty's CEO Michael Wolf Announces Retirement
On Friday, Sporty's announced the retirement of its CEO, Michael Wolf, effective Jan. 31, 2025. According to Sporty's, Wolf has been an integral member of the team for more than 50 years, holding the position of Chief Executive Officer since 2008. Sporty's President, John Zimmerman, will assume the role of CEO upon Wolf's retirement. “Michael […]
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Southwest Makes Operational Adjustments Amid Financial Headwinds
Southwest Airlines announced it would slow hiring and cease operations at four airports as part of cost-cutting measures following a disappointing first quarter performance. Despite reporting a first-quarter revenue of $6.3 billion, the low-cost carrier incured a loss of $231 million in the first-quarter of 2024, surpassing the $159 million loss it took in the […]
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Boeing Loses $355 Million In First Quarter
Boeing released its first quarter results on Wednesday, citing a net loss of $355 million. Although substantial, the numbers were better than analysts had expected—especially in the midst of management shakeups, whistleblower claims, and ongoing production delays. The company's reputation has taken a hit since the Jan. 5 midair door plug blowout which led to […]
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Picture Of The Week: April 26, 2024
Picture of the Week: Photo by Rick Brown:
It's a cell phone photo after a great flight in the Legend Cub.
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Gulfstream G700 Enters Service With First Two Deliveries
On Tuesday (April 23), Gulfstream Aerospace announced it delivered the first two G700s to U.S.-based customers. Both are now in service with their buyers. The deliveries come less than a month after Gulfstream received FAA type and production certification (March 29 and April 8, respectively) for the new, Rolls-Royce Pearl 700-powered G700. The engines have […]
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Aviation Safety
Post-Maintenance Flights
You always wanted to be a test pilot. Now's your chance to show everyone that you have the right stuff.
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Iron Hand, Velvet Glove
Freshly frocked flight instructors need experience, just like the rest of us, and they may need to adjust to their new role.
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Unicom—April 2024
Military Training vs. GA Good article by Matt Johnson in the April 2024 issue, “Military vs. GA.” The picture of the A-4 Navy Skyhawk is from my old squadron, VA-172 Bluebolts. I also became a ci… To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Aviation […]
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Are You Going If It's Boeing?
Even after all the trials and tribulations Boeing has gone through with its 737 MAX fleet, I still have a warm spot in my heart for many of its products. I've never been enamored of—or uneasy aboa… To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to […]
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Air Show Arrivals
Ready for some impromptu formation flying? How about a few thousand friends to critique your landing?
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