Aviation Finance Leaders Cite Scarcity, Demand and Complexity at ISTAT Americas

Discussions reflected a market defined by constrained aircraft supply, strong airline and investor demand, increasingly ...
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The complex life cycle of giant aircraft – and why you might be better off in an older model

Most aircraft have a life cycle of around 25-30 years, but that includes a long period of research and development The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) says that most planes have a life ...
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These Are the 10 Most Complex Aircraft to Fly

From unstable airframes to a lack of safety features, not all pilots in the US Air Force are qualified to fly these aircraft. Military aviators are uniquely skilled individuals, operating their ...
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Keeping top combat aircraft flying is expected to only get more expensive

Sustainment costs for complex aircraft like the F-35 are on the rise. A new report analyzes what's driving these costs, as well as global military aviation trends over the next decade. Increased ...
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FAA Eliminates Complex Aircraft Requirement for Some Checkrides

The FAA has addressed a long-simmering aircraft availability issue that focuses on pilots trying to earn some pilot certificates. Until yesterday, the agency required commercial pilot applicants, as ...
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Keeping top combat aircraft flying is expected to only get more expensive

The US and other top militaries will be spending more on aircraft sustainment than in previous years.US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart The cost for the US and other militaries to keep ...
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Keeping top combat aircraft flying is expected to only get more expensive

The cost for the US and other militaries to keep newer combat aircraft ready to fly is going to soar in the coming years, a new report on sustainment trends argues. A new report from the American ...