AvTalk Episode 6: An Update on the Mitsubishi MRJ from Japan

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In Episode 6 we head to Japan for an interview with John Walton to get an update on the status of the Mitsubishi MRJ regional jet program. We also delve into the peculiarities of Japanese aviation. (more…)

This Week in the Air—August 22-28

This past week was an eventful one for Flightradar24 and the aviation world. From great strides in our coverage to a host a special flights, here are some of the notable aviation events from the past week. (more…)

Making Sure an Aircraft is Ready to Fly

We often get questions when a plane seems to be flying in a strange pattern and going nowhere. Often times these are either training flights or test flights after maintenance. Airliner maintenance is a lot more than just changing tires and checking fluid levels—though there is a lot of that. We took a look through the JetPhotos catalog and also dug up some great videos to look into what happens when an airplane goes into the hangar for maintenance. (more…)