Joanna Bailey

4 days ago | aerotime.aero | Joanna Bailey

In the wake of extensive delays and budget overruns for the building of two new ‘Air Force One’ 747-8s, the US Department of Defense is preparing to take delivery of a lavishly appointed Boeing 747-8 private jet as a stopgap. The Boeing 747-8KB was delivered to Qatar Amiri Flight in April 2012 with registration A7-HJA.

1 week ago | aerotime.aero | Joanna Bailey

How do you make a million dollars running an airline? Start with two million. That’s an old aviation joke, but it still rings true today. The pitfalls facing commercial airlines are many, often highlighted by bankruptcies and losses in the industry. Nevertheless, some of the world’s most profitable airlines are proving it doesn’t always have to be this way. Globally, airlines run on wafer-thin profit margins. According to IATA, the average operating profit margin globally was around 6.4% in 2024.

1 week ago | aerotime.aero | Joanna Bailey

Aerial maneuverability has come a long way in recent years, and some of the most agile fighter jets in the world are now capable of performing stunts that seem almost impossible. Advanced aerodynamics and powerful fly-by-wire systems make these twists and turns possible, but which one is best at these mind-blowing stunts? While fighter jets across the board have become more agile with every iteration of aircraft and engine, some breakthrough technologies are raising the bar.

2 weeks ago | aerotime.aero | Joanna Bailey

As the future of aerial combat moves towards teaming manned and unmanned vehicles, loyal wingman drones are taking center stage. These highly autonomous platforms are designed to operate alongside fighter jets, augmenting mission capabilities while minimizing risks to human life. At a fraction of the cost of a manned fighter jet, these aircraft are seen as an easy way to scale up military might with a smaller investment.

2 weeks ago | aerotime.aero | Joanna Bailey

Two decades ago, stealth fighters were rare and experimental. Today, the advent of modern stealth fighters is reshaping air combat tactics, influencing operational strategies, and forcing a rewrite of military doctrines. Among the most advanced examples of this new generation are four of the stealthiest fighter jets that push the limits of radar detection, with some boasting radar cross-sections as small as a marble. True stealth combines both passive and active measures.