Tag: politics
NEWS Mar 01, 2026 Canada Approves Gulfstream G700, G800 After Decertification Threats Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G700 and G800 jets following President Trump's threat of 50% tariffs and the decertification of Bombardier aircraft. Read More →
NEWS Feb 14, 2026 FAA Ends DEI-Driven Pilot Selection Processes in Favor of Merit-Based Pilot Hiring The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a mandatory directive requiring all United States commercial airlines to certify that their pilot hiring processes are conducted on an exclusively merit-based basis. Read More →
NEWS Jan 29, 2026 Trump to Decertify Bombardier Global Express Over Gulfstream Dispute President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States is moving to decertify Bombardier Global Express business jets. The declaration serves as the opening salvo in a high-stakes standoff over international aviation approvals following delays in Gulfstream G800 certification. Read More →
NEWS Nov 06, 2025 FAA Releases List of Airports Impacted by 10% Flight Capacity Decrease Amid Government Shutdown The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Wednesday, November 5, plans to reduce flight capacity by 10% across 40 major U.S. airports starting tomorrow. Read More →
NEWS Jul 16, 2024 The Newest Trump Aircraft: Vice President Nominee JD Vance's Private Boeing 737-800 Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has unveiled his newest aircraft for running mate and Ohio senator, JD Vance. The 22-year-old Boeing 737-800 was seen spotting a Trump Vance decal and will be used during campaign trips this election season. Read More →
STORIES May 04, 2024 Death Flights: A Legacy of State Terror in Argentina Death flights were just as terrible as they sound. One regime in South America used this as a primary tactic of suppressing its political enemies. This is the story of Argentina's "death flights" Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Apr 11, 2024 Why Germany's Parliament Flies Its Members Only in Economy Class The Deutscher Bundestag enacted a recent change making Parliment members sit in economy for short haul flights. This comes after overspending on business and first class tickets in 2023. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Apr 08, 2024 How Geopolitical Events Affect Civil Aviation Safety During armed conflict, no-fly zones are enacted in airspace that cannot be guaranteed safety. As a result, rules of war are in place to deter civilian aviation from getting looped into these conflicts. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Apr 04, 2024 What Happened to Donald Trump's $365 Million, All-Boeing 727 Airline? Aside from being a successful businessman and a former American president, Donald Trump is also known for his stunning private Boeing 757. But did you know that Trump once owned his own airline some 30 years back? We will be recounting the story of the Trump Shuttle. Read More →
NEWS Apr 02, 2024 Could Dulles Airport Be Renamed After Donald Trump? These Politicians Say Yes The latest controversy surrounding former president Trump involves members of the Republican party pushing to rename Washington DC's primary international airport after him. The pushback surrounding the bill introduced on Friday is massive. Read More →