Flightline Weekly

13/01/2026

The U.S. Air Force has taken a significant step in upgrading its pilot training program with the official introduction of the first T-7A Red Hawk into operational service.

The U.S. Air Force has taken a significant step in upgrading its pilot training program with the official introduction of the first T-7A Red Hawk into operational service. The ceremony took place in early January 2026 at Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, Texas. This event marks the transition of th...

13/01/2026

Flying light aircraft in or near thunderstorms poses a considerable risk anywhere in the world, but this danger is especially pronounced in South Africa.

By Garth Calitz Flying light aircraft in or near thunderstorms poses a considerable risk anywhere in the world, but this danger is especially pronounced in South Africa. The country's geography and climate are particularly favourable for severe convective weather, particularly in the summer. For gen...

13/01/2026

Boeing has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the global aviation community by announcing the continuation of its Platinum Level sponsorship of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) flagship event, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

Boeing has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the global aviation community by announcing the continuation of its Platinum Level sponsorship of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) flagship event, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The renewed agreement, announced on 5 January 2026, extends ...

13/01/2026

Gulfstream Aerospace has achieved another significant milestone with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) granting steep-approach landing certification to the Gulfstream G500 and G600.

Gulfstream Aerospace has achieved another significant milestone with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) granting steep-approach landing certification to the Gulfstream G500 and G600. The approval further expands the operational flexibility of these award-winning business jets, enabling...

13/01/2026

The Blohm & Voss BV 141 stands out in aviation history as one of the most unusual and radical aircraft designs ever flown.

By Garth CalitzThe Blohm & Voss BV 141 stands out in aviation history as one of the most unusual and radical aircraft designs ever flown. Developed in Germany in the late 1930s, its quirky, asymmetrical structure was born from a particular operational need: maximum observational visibility. However,...

13/01/2026

Russia’s Tu-214 airliner has returned to frontline civil service after receiving formal approval for a major change to its standard design.

Russia’s Tu-214 airliner has returned to frontline civil service after receiving formal approval for a major change to its standard design. The aircraft, now equipped with a modern suite of domestically produced avionics and onboard systems, has been certified by the Federal Air Transport Agency (...

13/01/2026

Spain has taken a decisive step in reshaping its military aviation capabilities, announcing an order for 100 Airbus helicopters as part of an ambitious national modernisation programme.

Spain has taken a decisive step in reshaping its military aviation capabilities, announcing an order for 100 Airbus helicopters as part of an ambitious national modernisation programme. Formalised on 18 December 2025 in Albacete, the contracts represent the largest single helicopter acquisition ever...

13/01/2026

As widespread protests gripping Iran entered their third week, several major international airlines have suspended or cancelled flights to and from the Islamic Republic, citing safety concerns, operational challenges and a deteriorating civil situation.

By Garth Calitz As widespread protests gripping Iran entered their third week, several major international airlines have suspended or cancelled flights to and from the Islamic Republic, citing safety concerns, operational challenges and a deteriorating civil situation. The disruptions have affected....

09/01/2026

As we welcome a new year, all of us at Flightline Weekly would like to extend our best wishes to the aviation community, an industry defined by resilience, innovation and an unwavering passion for flight.

A new year is always a time to look forward, with new opportunities, markets, aircraft, technologies, and renewed momentum. For aviation-related businesses, it is also the ideal moment to ask an important question: Where will your brand be seen in the year ahead?

Flightline Weekly was created to serve a focused, engaged aviation audience of pilots, engineers, operators, maintainers, decision-makers, and enthusiasts who actively seek out industry news, product updates, and insights. Every week, for the last nine years, our readers have turned to us for trusted aviation content that informs, inspires and connects. That makes Flightline Weekly more than just a publication; it is a platform where the aviation industry speaks to itself.

Advertising with Flightline Weekly is not about noise; it’s about relevance. Your brand and message are placed directly in front of readers who understand aviation, value quality and make informed purchasing and partnership decisions. Whether you represent an OEM, flight school, MRO, avionics supplier, charter operator, training organisation, insurance provider, or any other aviation service company, your brand belongs in front of this audience.

As the industry continues to evolve in 2026, visibility matters more than ever. Consistent, professional exposure builds credibility, reinforces trust, and keeps your business top of mind in a competitive marketplace. Flightline Weekly offers flexible advertising options designed to deliver value, continuity and measurable presence, without wasting reach on audiences that don’t matter to our sector.

The new year represents a clear runway and favourable winds. It is the perfect time to strengthen your brand, tell your story and align your business with a publication that lives and breathes aviation.

We invite you to make Flightline Weekly part of your marketing strategy for the year ahead. Let’s grow together, support the aviation industry together, and ensure that the companies shaping its future are seen, recognised and remembered.

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Here’s to a successful, safe and prosperous year ahead.

Happy New Year from the team at Flightline Weekly.

06/01/2026

On 6 January 2026, the aviation industry takes a moment to recognise a significant milestone. Exactly a century earlier, in the chilly winter atmosphere of Berlin, a merger occurred that would permanently change the course of global commerce and travel.

By Garth Calitz On 6 January 2026, the aviation industry takes a moment to recognise a significant milestone. Exactly a century earlier, in the chilly winter atmosphere of Berlin, a merger occurred that would permanently change the course of global commerce and travel. The joining of Deutsche Aero L...