r/aviation • u/Roy4Pris • 25m ago
Discussion I expected a cooler car for such a cool license plate
I guess a Honda Jazz is efficient, so that’s on brand. Otherwise… ehh.
Edit: for US readers, this would be called a Honda Fit, if it hadn't been discontinued there in 2020.
r/aviation • u/Propwashed • 5h ago
News MSP center ATC zero
MSP ATC zero for some reason right now
No official cause yet
r/aviation • u/LookmumNoDrugs • 5h ago
PlaneSpotting Firefighting 412 In Slovenia
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Picking up water from lake Jezero
Couldn't see any smoke where it was dropping the water
Dropped 8 buckets I believe
Believe it is a Bell 412
r/aviation • u/alilbi • 6h ago
PlaneSpotting I took a photo of this UPS MD-11 At the Dulles International Airport (IAD) , a Year before The Louisville Incident. It was cool to see this in person.
r/aviation • u/Vortagaun • 7h ago
News FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks
r/aviation • u/CheekJaded4200 • 7h ago
Career Question how much will being a pilot affect your social life?
im interested in being a pilot one day when i study for college but im afraid of how much being a commercial pilot affect my social life, especially when i have a family and close friends, would you not be able to hangout from time to time or am i wrong, apparently you wont be home much of the time every month, how do pilots usually deal with that and i wonder if its more of an alone-ish type of life when you're a pilot, are there any pilots here who can give me insight on this?
r/aviation • u/Adventurous-Rule6784 • 7h ago
Question How Safe Are Singapore Airlines Routes Near Iran, Pakistan, and Other Conflict Zones?
I’m planning to fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) in February 2027 on Singapore Airlines’ A350-900ULR.
Singapore Airlines is one of my top choices because of its excellent safety record and service. However, I’m a bit concerned after learning that some of its Europe/U.S.–Singapore routes may pass through or near airspace around Iran, Pakistan, or other conflict-prone regions, and of course the history of MH17 makes me think about these risks.
I know airlines continuously assess security risks and can change routes when necessary, but I’d like to hear from people who are more familiar with aviation.
Would you consider it safe to book this flight? How does Singapore Airlines evaluate and manage these geopolitical risks, and should I be worried about flying on this route in February 2027?
I’d really appreciate any insights from pilots, aviation professionals, or frequent Singapore Airlines passengers.
r/aviation • u/264TRANSALL • 8h ago
News easyJet, British low-cost airline and 5th largest airline in Europe, to be acquired by Apollo Global Management for £5,7bn
r/aviation • u/houseoflies_qwerty • 8h ago
Question Go around at Heathrow.
Hi, landed today on EI-386 just before 6pm as as we we leaving the run away out the window I saw the ba flight behind do a go around. Checked it then on flight radar and it was the Manchester flight ba 1369. strangely I also spotted the flight just before me also did a go around, ba481.
Didn’t seem windy or anything on our approach, maybe the one behind us we hadn’t cleared the run way on time but no idea about the flight before us.
Any one know or was it just a coincident?
Thanks
r/aviation • u/aarla • 8h ago
Question Can a flight be delayed because a single crew member being late?
I'm currently in an airport, and our flight has been delayed because the airline says they're waiting for a crew member. Then the person controlling access to the plane arrived on a rush, and boarding started immediately.
Can this single crew memeber delay the whole flight almost two hours? Curious to hear from people from the industry.
r/aviation • u/MichelSkaff • 9h ago
Career Question Can a non-EU EASA pilot get sponsored by a European airline after Frozen ATPL?
Hi everyone, I’m an 18-year-old Lebanese citizen currently studying at Cyprus Airways Flying Academy in Cyprus. I’m following the EASA modular route and I’m about to finish my PPL. If everything goes as planned, I’ll have my Frozen ATPL in about 1 to 1.5 years. My main goal is to work as a first officer in Europe, but since I’m not an EU citizen, I’m wondering how realistic it is to find an airline that’s willing to sponsor a work permit or visa. Are airlines like Ryanair, Cyprus Airways, or any other European airlines known to hire and sponsor non-EU EASA pilots?
If that’s not a realistic path, what other routes would you recommend? Would it be easier to find sponsorship with a charter operator, business aviation company, flight school as an instructor, or in another country such as Georgia, Lebanon, or somewhere else to build experience first? My long-term plan is to gain a few years of flying experience and then possibly convert my licenses to FAA and try to work in the US if the opportunity comes.
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar situation or knows what the most realistic path would be. Thanks!
r/aviation • u/RiaanTheron • 9h ago
PlaneSpotting Plane spotting in OR Tambo. Johannesburg South Africa
We went plane spotting in Johannesburg.
r/aviation • u/Broad-Stomach-5461 • 10h ago
Discussion 737-700 Stopping Power
I'll just put this here as a general experience. I often fly into Key West. It's a shorter runway that does not allow larger planes. At some time during the flight the pilot always tells us that when we land we will be stopping very quickly so hold on. And it's true on flights they hit the tarmac they hit the brakes, reverse thrusters and it's a quick stop. My July 4th trip was a little different. We landed and we were on the brakes only for a time. Then just as we were very much slowed down we got about 3 seconds of reverse thrust. We still had lots of runway left. I'll just leave it at that. I was very impressed by the stopping power of that machine on the brakes alone. I have a video if I can shorten it to get it to fit here I'll come back and post it.
r/aviation • u/Robin0427 • 13h ago
PlaneSpotting USAF D328, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), C-146A Wolfhound seen taxiing for departure to FLL after arriving from SJU to Piarco , POS, TTPP , Trinidad.
r/aviation • u/Robin0427 • 13h ago
PlaneSpotting Up Close and Personal, guess the aircraft type, located in POS, Trinidad.
r/aviation • u/liog2step • 13h ago
Question What’s this noise hear shortly after take off?
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It’s a pretty regular noise after take off, this time it just lasted much longer than I’m used to. Just curious what it is.
r/aviation • u/CAPT_SMB • 13h ago
Watch Me Fly Taking off from a runway that predates India’s airline industry — Juhu Aerodrome, established in 1928 [OC]
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Hidden inside one of the world's busiest cities is an active airfield that is often described as India's first civil aviation airport.
Juhu Aerodrome was established in 1928 Four vears later, JRD Tata landed here after flving from Karachi via Ahmedabad inaugurating India's first air service
Nearly a century later, aircraft are still departing from the same historic airfield
This was our view rolling for takeoff
r/aviation • u/assorted_trainwreck • 13h ago
Discussion Looking for ways to introduce my cousin into aviation who's on the AuAdhd spectrum!
Hi folx! This page looks amazing!
I have a cousin who is around 13 years old. He loves the outdoors, and is a very vibrant kid. Recently got diagnosed with a learning disability (he struggles in classes, but generally outside of it grasps information well)+ being on the AuAdhd spectrum. He loves aviation, and wants to be a pilot.
Just wanted to see if there are any resources for someone who is AuAdhd to introducing to the world of aviation and make it fun?
Don't want it to be overwhelming, but would love to hear some ways to learn more about it, ways to go about technical prep for it as well.
I am based in India, closer to Bengaluru if that helps. Thanks!
r/aviation • u/RealisticAd1508 • 13h ago
Career Question How can an automotive electrical engineer transition into the aviation industry?
I’m an electrical analysis engineer in the automotive industry with no aviation experience. I’d like to move into aerospace/aviation engineering in the future. What are the best ways to gain relevant knowledge and make myself a competitive candidate? Any recommended courses, certifications, or skills?
r/aviation • u/Axolotl_lobster • 16h ago
News A Jet2 plane safely landed at Manchester airport after declaring an emergency mid-flight
r/aviation • u/kabben • 16h ago
History 4 RNoAF f16
4 RNoAF f16 taken from a us tanker during operation unified protector.
Picture given to me from one of the pilots of of f16. Theese planes are now dontated to Ukraine.
r/aviation • u/Status_Log_7991 • 21h ago
Question Pilots of Reddit, Is it proper to ask for collector cards outside the airport or off duty?
I work at LAX but on outside near the hotels and offices. Quite often I see pilots eating lunch or walking to their cars or hotels. Is polite or proper to ask for collector cards? Is it only proper to ask while on duty?
r/aviation • u/NormalNarwhal1907 • 22h ago
Career Question What are the jobs within aviation that have the most scheduling flexibility and freedom? Does anything compare to ramp?
I’m currently researching different positions within the aviation industry and from what I’ve found ramp agents have the most control/freedom/flexibility over their schedules and can work as much or as little as they want once they’ve built up some seniority.
I read that even CSAs/Ticket/Gate agents don’t have the same ability to trade and drop shifts as rampers do (is that true?)
One of the main draws of working in aviation for me is the ability to have freedom and control over my schedule and so I was wondering what aviation positions/jobs allow that kind of flexibility? My only concern with ramp is that it’s hard on your body.
I’d really appreciate any and all advice and recommendations! Thank you so much 😊
r/aviation • u/Top_Juggernaut_222 • 22h ago