“After considering the measures taken, minimum liquidity covenants in the Company's current debt obligations and cash flows to maintain current operational obligations require financial results to improve at a rate faster than what the Company is currently anticipating. Management believes there is substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern." Source: A surprising admission from a new Securities and Exchange Commission filing, where Spirit revealed third-quarter losses of $317.5 million and a sharp drop in revenue compared to 2024. The airline’s total losses for 2025 are now expected to reach $804 million, bringing its cumulative drop to roughly $3 billion since 2020.

Emergency, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Military Exempted

An FAA NOTAM of November 9, 2025, closes 12 Class B airports across the U.S. to all general aviation and nonscheduled aircraft, with the exception of based aircraft and approved emergency, medical, law enforcement, firefighting, military, and other operations authorized by Air Traffic Control System Command.  

Airlines Brace for Another Round of Flight Cuts Even if the Shutdown Ends

The longest federal government shutdown in history is finally coming to a close… but the aviation industry is taking its time to bounce back. Airlines are getting ready to shoulder thousands more flight delays and cancellations as the President himself takes to threatening air traffic controllers with pay cuts.

CAF’s AC-47 “Spooky” Spent a Year in Restorations Before the Flying Tribute

After more than a year in the shop for restorations, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Gulf Coast Wing’s AC-47 “Spooky” gunship has taken to the air once again. The Vietnam-era aircraft made its return to flight on October 16, debuting publicly just days later to honor fallen veteran Lt. Col. Paul Mendes.

End Government Shutdown, Restore GA Access

The National Business Aviation Association urged its members to send a clear message to Congress to quickly end the shutdown of the federal government, reverse the disproportionate restrictions on general aviation, and pass a long-term funding bill for the FAA.

3,200 Workers On Strike For Over Three Months

Boeing offered a new contract to the more than 3,200 workers at its facilities in the St. Louis area, with increased bonuses and adjusted terms as the company tries to end a production stoppage that has now lasted more than three months.

Dubai International Briefly Overtakes ATL as the World’s Busiest Airport

Breaking a title that Atlanta has held pretty consistently from 1998 to now, data shows that Dubai International Airport (DXB) edged out Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) as the world’s busiest airport in the first quarter of 2025. The crown is expected to fall back to Atlanta by the second quarter.

Drone Logistics For Rapid Specimen Delivery And Testing

In a major advance for medical delivery systems in the UK, Solent Transport partnered with Versapak International and the University of Southampton to develop an insulated carrier designed for drone transport of pathology specimens. The carrier gained Air Transport Certification and is approved for routine delivery via drone within the UK National Health Service.

From 2011 (YouTube Edition): Aviation's Greatest Living Legend Talks About His Life In Aviation (Part 5, Final)

ANN is pleased to offer you yet another snippet from the public conversations that took place with Bob Hoover at Airventure 2011... where he was honored for a lifetime of aviation excellence. In this program, Bob continues his discussion about his life in aviation, in a segment entitled, 'Flight Test and Military Service.' Ask any pilot who he (or she) thinks is the best he ever saw and depending on how long they've been in the business, the answers might surprise you... BUT, for anyone who had the grand opportunity t

Pilot’s Inadvertent Application Of Brake Pressure During Landing, Which Resulted In A Nose Over

Analysis: The pilot said his feet were inadvertently too high on the rudder pedals on landing which resulted in his inadvertent application of brake pressure. As such, when the airplane touched down, it nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, empennage and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.