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05/02/2026

After more than 30 years in business Ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is shutting down.

Spirit endured hardship after hardship including a post-pandemic struggle where other carriers began flourishing under a more premium travel model. Two failed mergers and engine woes with supplier Pratt and Whitney that grounded a significant chunk of its Fleet didn’t help matters at all.

After more than 30 years in business Ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is shutting down.

02/04/2026

Most aviation headlines follow a familiar script.

Something technical happens.
A regulator reviews it quietly.
Most people never hear about it.

This week’s story didn’t get the memo.

A presidential post suggested that Canadian-built aircraft — including business jets — could be “decertified” in the U.S. as part of a trade dispute. Bombardier pushed back, warning that politics creeping into certification could disrupt air traffic.

Cue the headlines. Cue the hot takes. Cue the confusion.

So let’s slow this down for a second...

Aircraft certification isn’t a trade weapon — at least, it isn’t supposed to be.

In normal times, certification lives in a boring (and very intentional) box:

- Safety data
- Engineering reviews
- Regulatory reciprocity between agencies like the FAA and Transport Canada

It’s deliberately insulated from politics because airplanes don’t care who won an election.

That’s why a word like “decertification” gets attention. Not because jets are about to be grounded tomorrow — they aren’t — but because it hints at a line being crossed that usually stays untouched.

Bombardier’s response wasn’t really about defending one aircraft or one company. It was about defending the process — the idea that safety oversight stays boring, technical, and independent.

And from the other side, the dispute itself isn’t really about jets either. It’s about trade leverage, certification reciprocity, and who gets to apply pressure — and where...
..which is why this matters even if you never step foot on a business jet.

Once certification becomes a political bargaining chip, uncertainty creeps in. Buyers hesitate. Operators pause. Markets get jumpy. And everyone spends more time reading headlines than evaluating facts.

The good news: aviation systems are stubbornly conservative. It takes more than a post to unwind decades of regulatory structure.

The better move, as always, is clarity over reaction.

If you’re watching this story and wondering whether it’s noise or signal...it's a little bit of both IMO. Most aviation “crises” are really misunderstandings dressed up as drama.

And the fastest way to spot the difference is to ask:

Is this about safety… or leverage?

If you’re curious how stories like this actually ripple through aircraft markets, ownership decisions, or buyer psychology, feel free to reply and tell me what caught your eye.

No politics. No panic. Just perspective.

Kenneth Holland
SkyGoFly LLC

01/03/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what “global reach” looks like in an airplane, the Gulfstream G550 is a pretty convincing answer. It’s one of those jets that quietly overdelivers: long-range capability, a cabin people actually enjoy spending time in, and reliability that’s helped make it a staple for corporate flight departments and high-frequency travelers alike.

The G550 is built for missions that don’t want compromises. Think nonstop transoceanic legs, major-city-to-major-city, with enough margin to keep options open when weather, alternates, or airspace issues show up uninvited. For operators, that means fewer stops, less schedule risk, and more control over the trip—because the best connection is the one you never have to make.

Inside, the cabin is where the G550 earns its reputation. It’s spacious, quiet, and designed to support real productivity (and real rest). You’ll typically see multiple living zones—space to meet, space to work, and space to decompress—plus generous baggage capacity that stays accessible in flight. Translation: no choosing between bringing the team or bringing the luggage. You can do both and still look composed when you land.

From the cockpit forward, Gulfstream’s avionics and safety philosophy have long been a selling point. The flight deck is modern and crew-friendly, and the aircraft’s overall performance profile—altitude capability, smooth ride, and strong dispatch reliability—has made it popular not only with business operators, but also with government and special-mission users who value consistency and range.

Bottom line: the G550 isn’t trying to be flashy. It’s trying to get you where you need to go—efficiently, comfortably, and with fewer “travel day” headaches. If your mission profile includes long legs, high expectations, and a preference for arriving ready (not wrung out), the G550 is worth a serious look.

01/21/2025

A powerful winter storm swept through the Southeastern United States on Tuesday, bringing snow and ice to multiple states and significantly impacting travel. By early afternoon, thousands of flights were canceled, and major transportation hubs faced operational challenges.

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A powerful winter storm swept through the Southeastern United States on Tuesday, bringing snow and ice to multiple states and significantly impacting travel.

10/25/2024

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced today the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 40,000,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $5.05 per share, before underwriting discounts and commissions.

All of the shares of common stock are being offered by Joby. In addition, Joby has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 6,000,000 shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by Joby, are expected to be $202 million, excluding any exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares.

Joby currently intends to use the net proceeds that it will receive from the offering, together with existing cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, to fund its certification and manufacturing efforts, prepare for commercial operations and for general working capital and other general corporate purposes. The offering is expected to close on October 28, 2024, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Morgan Stanley and Allen & Company LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

A registration statement on Form S-3 relating to the shares being sold in this offering was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 24, 2024 and became automatically effective upon filing. This offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. A copy of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to this offering, when available, may be obtained for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, a copy of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to this offering, when available, may be obtained from: Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10014; or Allen & Company LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 711 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10022.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Joby

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) is a California-based transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing air taxi, which it intends to operate as part of a fast, quiet and convenient service in cities around the world.

09/10/2024

03/27/2024

Viasat has been chosen by Korean Air, the national airline of South Korea, to provide in-flight connectivity for an additional 40 aircraft. This decision follows a previous announcement that Korean Air would equip 30 Airbus A321Neos with Viasat’s connectivity solutions, marking the airline’s first venture into in-flight connectivity.

Viasat expands its partnership with Korean Air, adding high-speed in-flight connectivity to 40 more aircraft, aiming for a total of 70 equipped planes by 2027.

03/27/2024

JetBlue Airways has announced it will cease its direct service between Austin and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, starting May 1, according to a statement provided to KXAN. Despite this change, the airline will maintain its nonstop flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to New York JFK and Boston.

Passengers seeking alternative nonstop services to Fort Lauderdale can still choose from offerings by Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines.

JetBlue discontinues its nonstop flight from Austin to Fort Lauderdale starting May 1, as part of a broader operational scale-back.

03/26/2024

In a notable move towards expanding its widebody fleet, EL AL, the flag carrier of Israel, has entered into a preliminary agreement with Boeing for up to nine additional 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, as reported by Simple Flying and Flight Global.

El Al enters into a preliminary agreement with Boeing for up to nine 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, expanding its widebody fleet.