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‘It’s DEI!’: ‘Nonsense, It’s DOGE!’ Is it possible that the recent Delta CRJ-900 accident at Toronto Pearson International Airport had nothing to do with either DEI (Diversity, Equity, and […]

Potomac Collision: The Real Cause? As new details emerge regarding the Potomac River mid-air collision, we can now establish several key facts that point toward the real cause of this […]

Potomac Mid-Air Collision: DEI? In the aftermath of the mid-air collision over the Potomac River in Washington, DC, many are asking: what caused this tragedy? Unsurprisingly, the […]

Aviation: Saved by the Pen? Can the power of the executive pen save the aviation industry from the challenges it faces? The 47th president, Donald Trump, signed over three dozen […]

Increased Airliner Accidents and Incidents: DEI? Who is to blame for the increase in high-profile airliner accidents and incidents in 2024 and into 2025? Is it DEI, airline safety practices, or […]

2025: What Should We Expect In Aviation? The optimism in the air since the presidential election—at least for the aviation industry—is it warranted? Since the presidential election, the sto […]

And… We Are Back! Wait, where the heck have you been? Happy New Year to everyone! It’s been over eight months since I last posted an article here on On Aviation™, and sev […]

The Aviation Industry’s Multifaceted Crisis Sky-high challenges and ground-level crises: how economic storms and Boeing’s turbulence are reshaping the future of airlines. Crisis Ahead: The aviation […]

The Impact of Economic Conditions on Airline Maintenance: A Short Study in Recruitment Challenges Airline incidents and mishaps related to aircraft maintenance could be about to get worse! Problems:The aviation industry is facing an unprecedented […]

The Flaws in NetZero Emissions Initiatives Some facts about the NetZero Initiative that we are not ‘supposed’ to talk about… The Truth: The push for achieving net zero emissions targets has gaine […]

Boeing in Crisis Mode Again! Good gosh, Boeing can’t seem to catch a break! The Drama: In the fast-paced world of aviation, the recent announcement of Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun […]

Airlines Secretly Preparing! Airlines are secretly preparing for something. What could it be? The Great Preparation: Airlines seem to be taking actions to reduce overhead cost and […]

Is Money Drying Up For Air Taxis? Air taxis have been quite the buzz for the past two years, are they now running out of lift? What’s Happening: For over two years, the hot new thing in a […]

Sustainable Aviation: A Thrust Forward! New private sector money going into the NetZero initiative. Will it be enough? What’s Happening: It would seem that the aviation industry through the f […]

Pilots 'Mental Health, Shmental Health' “Pilots are not the only ones facing mental health issues, you know?” True. But… Cutting to the Chase: We are well aware that pilots are not the only […]

Pilot Mental Health: Mum’s the Word! We may never see real change to the stigma surrounding pilots’ mental health; unless… Why is this important: There are serious disincentives which if not […]

Massive Airlines Layoffs Coming! Airlines must lay off thousands of employees ahead of the coming economic crisis. What’s happening: Airlines will be forced in the months ahead, and p […]

Spirit Airlines Could Be Bankrupt! The Department of Justice (DOJ) blocked the Jetblue-Spirit merger; Will this kill Spirit? What’s happening: Spirit Airlines seems to have been looking f […]

Let’s Talk Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Aviation. ‘Affirmative action is causing an increase in aviation incidents’; ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion does not crash planes’; Which side are you on? Wh […]

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Aviation Fude. The war of ideas surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has now reached the aviation industry. Why is this important: The FAA recently […]