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Aviation and 5G: Why all the Hassle? In previous On Aviation™ digests, we have touched on the topic of 5th Generation (5G) wireless technology and the challenges its implementation in and a […]

Stagflation: Should the Aviation Industry be Concerned? Readers of this newsletter series should be very familiar with the terms inflation and recession. In quite a few articles in the past, we have discussed […]

Aviation Safety: There’s a balloon in the sky. So what? (United States) – Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, you would’ve undoubtedly heard about the suspected ‘Chinese spy balloon […]

All-Electric Aircrafts : What are the future possibilities? Recently there has been a lot of buzz surrounding all-electric aircraft. However, what are their viability in the aviation industry? What does this mean […]

Are You Prepared for a Pilot Shortage? Read to see the latest updates on the shortage and how to prepare for it. Delta CEO Says Pilot Shortage Is Coming | TravelPulse Current […]

Aviation: Producer and Consumer Prices In this newsletter series, we have discussed inflation a great deal. However, we’ve talked about inflation primarily from the consumers’ perspective, wit […]

Aviation Jobs: What's the Story? In this newsletter series, we have noted that the apparent strength in the jobs market may not be what it appears to be at first glance. We’ve also h […]

Inflation Slowed: Does This Mean Increased Real Incomes? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI in December 2022 slowed to 6.5% when compared to one year prior. While any slowing of inflation is always […]

Aviation Mishaps: Two Major Incidents Days Apart. On the weekend of January 13th through January 15th, there were two major aviation incidents, one in the United States and the other in Nepal. We know […]

Aviation: Can We Be Frank About The Jobs Market? In previous issues of this newsletter series, we have talked at length about the jobs market. We have shared insights about the jobs numbers, giving the […]

More Flight Delays: This time it's the FAA. More delays were on the heels of massive delays and cancellations by airlines weeks ago, with the most noticeable cancellations coming from Southwest […]

Southwest Airlines: Symptoms of a Much Larger Problem? In our digest ‘Southwest Airlines: Fallen From Grace?’ we shared a very brief history of Southwest Airlines and went into some stories and articles on wha […]

Southwest Airlines: Fallen From Grace? Happy New Year to all of our valued subscribers.  As we all know, the uber-successful Southwest Airlines is back in the news, but this time it is not […]

A Message From On Aviation™ Dear On Aviation™ Valued Subscribers, First, we would love to extend our warmest wishes to you and your family and very happy Holidays. Also, we would l […]

Hydrogen-Powered Airliners : What Are The Possibilities? It is clear that all-electric aircraft’s feasibility in the airlines on a mass scale is still some time ahead of us, as the current battery and motor t […]

The Pilot Shortage : Getting “Help” From The FAA… As discussed in a previous On Aviation™ article, there are a number of generally accepted reasons for the current pilot shortage. Reasons range from the 1 […]

The Pilot Shortage : A Challenge for Airlines, Possible Boom for Flight Schools. There are several generally accepted reasons for the current pilot shortage. Reasons range from the 1500 hours requirement for first officers enforced by […]

Aviation Accidents And Their Effects On The Industry Accidents in the airlines and general aviation affect the aviation industry a lot more than might initially meet the eye. With effects such as increasing […]

3 Ways Aviation Businesses Are Coping With Inflation The recent rise in inflation has caused many businesses across the aviation industry to start thinking about what this will mean for them moving […]