Boom has confirmed that its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft is ready to exceed Mach One for the first time. The Boom XB-1 took its maiden flight in March of 2024, climbing up to a maximum altitude of 7,120 feet and speeds up to 238 knots for initial checks. Red Bull Pilot Dario Costa just took his Zivko Edge 540 down Kitzbühel’s infamous Streif ski race course in a barnburner of a flight the world has never seen before. Better yet, he lived to tell the tale. FlightClub.life has introduced a new insurance policy that is specifically designed for aircraft sharing in t
Boom has confirmed that its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft is ready to exceed Mach One for the first time. The Boom XB-1 took its maiden flight in March of 2024, climbing up to a maximum altitude of 7,120 feet and speeds up to 238 knots for initial checks. Red Bull Pilot Dario Costa just took his Zivko Edge 540 down Kitzbühel’s infamous Streif ski race course in a barnburner of a flight the world has never seen before. Better yet, he lived to tell the tale. FlightClub.life has introduced a new insurance policy that is specifically designed for aircraft shari
Aero Linx: Historic Aircraft Association (HAA)
The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) was founded in 1979 with the aim of furthering the safe flying of historic aircraft in the UK and, later on, supporting the restoration and preservation of these aircraft. The Association, which currently has over 200 active pilot and engineer members, has made a major contribution to General Aviation, ensuring that British flying heritage is kept alive by promoting the safe flying of valuable, historic and heritage aircraft...
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Used by ATC when prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation. Expedite climb/descent normally indicates to a pilot that the approximate best rate of climb/descent should be used without requiring an exceptional change in aircraft handling characteristics.
“Our shareholder’s resounding approval today represents an important milestone in our carefully planned merger with Boeing. As we continue executing our transition plan, we remain focused on Spirit’s foundational principles of safety, compliance and quality.”
Source: Irene Esteves, Spirit AeroSystems Chief Financial Officer addressing Spirit shareholders approving the acquisition by Boeing during a special shareholder meeting on January 31, 2025.
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