Jonathan Welsh

Gliders present an intriguing challenge for pilots, and they require a high level of commitment and control because they have no engine.

Proposed legislation would allow qualified pilots to stay two more years to age 67.

Spending time at airports as a child helped convince me that I needed to learn to fly. Typically, my father would hear about an open house, fly-in, or air show for which the airport gates would be thrown open. These were great opportunities for a kid like me to get inside the fence and see […]

Shopping for airplanes is fun until it gets serious. As with many endeavors that eventually lead to major decisions, digging into the details can leave us disappointed, frustrated, and even frightened. Aircraft prices, after all, are scary these days. I have been looking for an airplane that can haul my family of four at a […]

The aerospace giant and discount airline plan to begin ground testing later this year.

Delta Air Lines said it has agreed to order 100 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, with an option for 30 more, as part of a long-term plan to update its fleet and improve its overall fuel efficiency. The announcement came during the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K., and included a signing ceremony. The airline […]

I have enjoyed countless meals that did not include meat—enough that I often think I could live happily as a vegetarian. Then, along comes steak. Whether it is ribeye, strip, skirt, hanger, or filet mignon, a good cut of beef can be hard for this omnivore to resist. Besides, for my family, steak tends to […]

L3Harris Technologies said it received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority in the United Kingdom to train U.K. students working toward their integrated airline transport pilot licenses (ATPL). The approval helps align the company’s 32-week pilot training program with international regulatory requirements. It also gives L3Harris opportunities to train more pilots when the airline industry […]

New facility will focus on year-round education and training of young and aspiring pilots.

When traveling by light aircraft using general aviation airports, we often encounter snags when trying to get into town from the airport. In the old days there was probably a crew car available for the drive, and today there are taxis and rideshare services. But as any frequent traveler knows, these options are not always […]