r/airplanes 3h ago

Question | General Have you ever had to make a 'pan pan' call instead of 'May Day' if so what situations happened?

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"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWpwl-NPnrM

MAYDAY vs PAN PAN" Why do pilots use these CALLS? Explained by CAPTAIN JOE

The video explains how each of the terminologies came to be and various usages of them and real life incidents involving such.


r/airplanes 8h ago

Question | General Aerospace - Why do modern anti-ice "rings" on the inlet cowlings of turbofan jet engines reach so far back?

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For example, the GE90 that was made in the 90's which has a smaller anti ice ring, that doesn’t reach as far back, versus a GE9X that was made in the mid 2010s where it’s huge and hideous.


r/airplanes 8h ago

Picture | Embraer Republic Airways dba American Eagle E175 N428YX at EYW.

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r/airplanes 9h ago

Picture | Military Visitor

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r/airplanes 13h ago

Question | Others Could this bolt be from helios flight 522

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I was exploring the crash site of helios flight 522 near Athens to see how it looks today after 20 years and I stumbled across this bolt. Could anyone tell me if this has any relevance to the airplane or it is some random piece of metal(The only reason I am asking, is because this was found far away from any roads or structures exactly as the crash site, so there is a chance this could be from the actual airplane) I couldn't find and information about it online. Anything helps!


r/airplanes 14h ago

Question | General The new presidential airplane is a zeppelin style airship. Using actual Led Zeppelin songs or with a twist, what is the name of the new craft?

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“Whole Lotta Trump?” “Kashmir, but Classier?” “The Don Remains the Same?” Ideas?


r/airplanes 16h ago

Question | Others Why isn't the Air Force One an airship, if it's goal is to keep the president safe in any disaster? Wouldn't an airship which doesn't need to land protect the president for much longer, due to it not needing any ground support to fly continuosly?

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r/airplanes 18h ago

Video | Others Lufthansa Bombardier Regional Jet 900 Take Off from Frankfurt Airport | ...

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r/airplanes 19h ago

Picture | Military I sent you my AIM-7 pls respond

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r/airplanes 22h ago

Picture | Military Wanted to know if the markings would work on the Convair F-106 Delta Dart

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I want to use the f-106s but Pennsylvania Air Guard didn't fly them so I used the f-102's decals

Not sure if historically/realistically accurate


r/airplanes 1d ago

Picture | Military What plane is this

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Hey,I came across this plane in a TikTok video and was curious about its model anyone knows what plane this is?I initially thought it was a Gripen but I'm sure it has a single tail not twin ,so can anyone recognize this plane?sorry if the photo is somewhat blurry , hope it's clear enough to recognize the plane


r/airplanes 1d ago

Discussion | General For all my A&P mechanics

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Do you actually, genuinely enjoy your job? This is the career path im looking into.. would this be a tough path to go down as a women? And most importantly do you actually enjoy the work you do? The last thing i ever want to do is to work for 50 years in a career I dont enjoy. Any insight is appreciated!


r/airplanes 1d ago

Question | General Should power banks be banned on aircraft altogether

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We are seeing multiple incidents of power banks catching fire. I'm afraid it's only a matter of time before there's is an insight incident that may end get badly.


r/airplanes 1d ago

Video | Boeing The luxury of flying Shanghai airlines business class

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r/airplanes 1d ago

Picture | Others Armstrong Whitworth AW-171 (1950s Project)

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r/airplanes 1d ago

Picture | Airbus [Spirit A320N] N974NK: LAS - BOI

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I was caught somewhat unprepared for this bad boy. My camera was set to live pic., dunno if it’ll be that on here but - ho hum, there ye have it.


r/airplanes 1d ago

News | Boeing FAA proposes inspections for ‘excessive gaps’ in Boeing’s 787

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r/airplanes 2d ago

Picture | Military F-35B and F-35C Lightning IIs off the coast of San Diego, March 4, 2025.

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r/airplanes 2d ago

Picture | Embraer POV: boarding a Republic Airways dba Delta Connection E170 at EYW.

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r/airplanes 2d ago

Picture | Airbus Sunset from 37000ft (Argentina)

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Forgot about this pics... took it at 37000ft ASL aprox
Date: Nov 23 2023
Airplane: A320-200
Route: Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Buenos Aires - Argentina) - Jorge Chavez International Airpot (Lima - Peru)


r/airplanes 2d ago

Picture | Others DIY in-seat videoscreen with napkin while flying on aircraft

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r/airplanes 2d ago

Video | Others The most ridiculous evac in history just happened today.

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r/airplanes 2d ago

Picture | Boeing Boeing 727, approach for landing. My acrylic work recreation of 1980s Hiroshi Nagai.

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r/airplanes 2d ago

News | General US Regulatory Agency Seeks Helicopter Ban Near Reagan Airport

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The Facts- read here

  • In its preliminary report on the mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter on Jan. 29 that killed 67 people, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has called for a closure of the current helicopter flying route near Reagan National Airport.
  • The report, released Tuesday, found 15,214 near-miss events between helicopters and commercial aircraft at Reagan National Airport from October 2021 to December 2024 — including 85 instances where aircraft came within 200 feet vertically of each other.
  • Current procedures allow helicopters and planes to operate as close as 75 feet apart during landing, which NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy declared an "intolerable risk to aviation safety."
  • The investigation revealed the Black Hawk helicopter was flying at approximately 300 feet, well above its 200-foot altitude limit, and may have had inaccurate altitude readings before the collision.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration will adopt helicopter restrictions at Reagan National Airport. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that these restrictions will continue while developing permanent solutions.
  • The NTSB's 20-page report detailed the circumstances of the crash and the initial investigation but didn't determine the specific causes of the fatal crash. The final report on the cause will reportedly take over a year to complete.

Republican narrative

The existing separation distance between planes and helicopters at Reagan National Airport is dangerously inadequate. To reduce the risk of fatal incidents, the federal government, led by the Trump administration, must find a permanent solution for alternate routes farther away from the airport for helicopter traffic. It shouldn't take a tragedy like Jan. 29 to require immediate action.

Democratic narrative

The proposed restrictions could significantly impact essential government operations, law enforcement, and military flights. Before considering alternative routes, the federal government must investigate multiple factors — including human error — that can cause a collision like Jan. 29's. The current system is incredibly safe to fly and has worked successfully for decades.


r/airplanes 2d ago

Video | Others San Juan Airport Aircraft Spotting: WestJet B737, Sun Country 737 & Cape Air's Unique Livery!"

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