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The F-22 Raptor Needs 30 Hours Of Maintenance For Every Hour It Flies

The F-22 Raptor Needs 30 Hours Of Maintenance For Every Hour It Flies

The F-22 Raptor is a highly capable aircraft. As such, it's constantly deployed and in the shop for repairs. You may be ...

Christian P. Martin 2 months ago
Why The Eurofighter Typhoon Costs More Per Flight Hour Than The F-35A

Why The Eurofighter Typhoon Costs More Per Flight Hour Than The F-35A

F-35 vs Typhoon cost gap reshapes modern air operations.

Antonio Di Trapani 3 months ago
How Much Does An F-22 Raptor Cost Per Flight Hour In 2026?

How Much Does An F-22 Raptor Cost Per Flight Hour In 2026?

Despite its high operating cost, the F-22 remains one of the most capable air superiority fighters ever built.

Antonio Di Trapani 3 months ago
Which Boeing Aircraft Has Flown The Most Hours?

Which Boeing Aircraft Has Flown The Most Hours?

All of these aircraft have operated in excess of 144,000 flight hours!

Aaron Bailey 1 year ago
US Air Force Test Pilot Clocks Over 10,000 Hours Flying C-130 At Eglin Air Force Base

US Air Force Test Pilot Clocks Over 10,000 Hours Flying C-130 At Eglin Air Force Base

Former US pilot, now Hercules civilian pilot, has become the first pilot to surpass 10,000 flight hours in the C-130.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
How Can The US F-35 Lightning II Airframe Endure 24,000 Flight Hours Or 3 Life Cycles?

How Can The US F-35 Lightning II Airframe Endure 24,000 Flight Hours Or 3 Life Cycles?

The F-35A's tests showed no signs of fatigue until 24,000 flight hours despite concerns about early F-35B models.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Examined: How US Fighter Jets Have Longer Service Lives Than Their Soviet/Russian Counterparts

Examined: How US Fighter Jets Have Longer Service Lives Than Their Soviet/Russian Counterparts

American fighter jets normally have thousands of hours more flight hours than their Soviet/Russian counterparts.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Can Pilots & Cabin Crew Work Part Time?

Can Pilots & Cabin Crew Work Part Time?

As the duties of pilots and flight attendants aren't restricted to flying, the answer isn't straightforward.

Sruti Kafle 2 years ago
The World's Most Flown Boeing 737s

The World's Most Flown Boeing 737s

The 737 is among the world's most-produced aircraft families, with almost 12,000 units having rolled off the production ...

Jake Hardiman 2 years ago
The Gulfstream G500 And G600 Have Surpassed 100,000 Total Flight Hours

The Gulfstream G500 And G600 Have Surpassed 100,000 Total Flight Hours

Over 250 variants are currently in service today.

Justin Foster 2 years ago
Top 5: These Are The Airbus A380s With The Most Flight Hours & Cycles

Top 5: These Are The Airbus A380s With The Most Flight Hours & Cycles

One individual Airbus A380 has clocked up a total of 57,381 flight hours - which airlines does it belong to?

Steven Walker 2 years ago
Tuskegee University Receives $6.7 Million In Federal Funds To Launch A New Aviation Program

Tuskegee University Receives $6.7 Million In Federal Funds To Launch A New Aviation Program

The program is part of the university’s strategic plan catered to the demands of the industry.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
Ed Long & Evelyn Bryan Johnson: The Pilots With The Most Hours

Ed Long & Evelyn Bryan Johnson: The Pilots With The Most Hours

The two pioneers of aviation accrued a staggering 122,000 flying hours between them.

Luke Peters 2 years ago
Which Airbus A380s Have Amassed The Most Flight Hours?

Which Airbus A380s Have Amassed The Most Flight Hours?

Several superjumbos have exceeded the 50,000-hour mark.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Examined: How Often & How Long Military Pilots Fly

Examined: How Often & How Long Military Pilots Fly

The NATO requirement is that pilots fly at least 15 hours per month.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
What Does A Commercial Pilot's Logbook Look Like?

What Does A Commercial Pilot's Logbook Look Like?

Insights into how pilots log their flight time.

Jack Herstam 3 years ago
28 Years Of Service: Which Active Boeing 777s Have The Most Hours & Cycles?

28 Years Of Service: Which Active Boeing 777s Have The Most Hours & Cycles?

Dozens of examples have flown over 100,000 hours for carriers around the world.

Jonathan E. Hendry 3 years ago
The Active Commercial Aircraft With The Highest Hours And Flight Cycles

The Active Commercial Aircraft With The Highest Hours And Flight Cycles

The world is home to some seriously busy aircraft!

Jake Hardiman 3 years ago
How Many Hours & Cycles Do Pilots Amass In 12 Months?

How Many Hours & Cycles Do Pilots Amass In 12 Months?

The answer changes significantly depending on what plane a pilot flies.

Jack Herstam 3 years ago
How Often Do Jet Engines Require Overhauls?

How Often Do Jet Engines Require Overhauls?

The time between overhauls depend on a variety of operational factors.

Dr. Omar Memon 3 years ago