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Inside ISTAT Americas 2025: Key Takeaways
I attended the annual International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) meeting, held March 2-4 in Phoenix, Arizona. The show garnered roughly 2,000 attendees from around the world and the mood was generally bullish about the aviation industry’s prospects in 2025. From personal interviews and presentations, I gleaned the following…

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March 24, 2025
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Microsoft’s Majorana 1: How This Quantum Breakthrough Will Transform Avionics
Microsoft has unveiled the Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum chip powered by a groundbreaking Topological Core architecture. This development marks a seismic shift in computing, promising greater processing power, enhanced security, and improved data analytics. But beyond its implications for the tech world, Majorana 1 could redefine avionics as…

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By: Aircraft Value News
March 24, 2025
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Europe’s Air Traffic System Could Face Chaos in 2025
Europe’s fragmented air traffic control (ATC) system has long been a source of inefficiency, delays, and frustration. Unlike the U.S., which operates under a unified FAA-controlled airspace, Europe remains a patchwork of national ATC systems, each with its own regulations, procedures, and technology. But come 2025, the situation is about…

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March 24, 2025
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The #1 Pilot Complaint About Avionics—and How It’s Finally Being Fixed
Ask any pilot about their biggest frustration with modern avionics, and the answer will be inconsistent air traffic communication. While aircraft avionics have advanced at a breakneck pace, global ATC has not kept up—leading to delays, misunderstandings, and in some cases, dangerous midair confusion. Different regions use different protocols, forcing…

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March 24, 2025
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The Airbus A380-800: Comeback or Sunset for the Superjumbo?
The Airbus A380-800, the world’s largest passenger aircraft, is an engineering marvel that redefined long-haul travel. Designed to carry over 850 passengers in an all-economy configuration or around 555 in a standard three-class layout, the A380-800 was Airbus’ answer to growing air travel demand in major hub markets. However, the…

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By: Aircraft Value News
March 24, 2025
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Boeing 767-300: Market Turbulence Ahead
The Boeing 767-300 is a mid- to large-size, long-range, widebody twin-engine jet airliner. Introduced in 1986, it was the first stretched version of the 767 series, featuring a 21.1-foot fuselage extension over its predecessor, the 767-200. This extension allows the 767-300 to typically seat 269 passengers over a range of…

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March 24, 2025
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Boeing 787-9: Still a Long-Haul Champion
The Boeing 787-9, a member of the 787 Dreamliner family, is a long-haul, widebody aircraft designed to offer enhanced fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. With a typical two-class seating capacity of 290 passengers and a range of approximately 7,635 nautical miles, it serves as a versatile option for airlines operating…

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March 24, 2025
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A330-300P2F: Rising Titan of the Air Cargo Boom
The Airbus A330-300P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) is fast becoming a key player in the global air cargo market. As airlines and logistics firms scramble to meet surging e-commerce demand, converted freighters like the A330-300P2F offer a cost-effective solution. Airbus, in partnership with Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), introduced this conversion program in 2017, breathing…

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March 24, 2025
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