The William Shatner seat is a real thing on airplanes that the crew actually use to keep an eye out for gremlins

https://www.bgr.com/2141627/william-shatner-twilight-zone-episode-inspiration-real-airplane-feature/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=fark&ICID=ref_fark

#stem #technology #airplanes #interesting

Sign of the Times, #Aviation Edition

Via AIN:

"The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has canceled the EBACE show scheduled to be held in Geneva from June 2 to 4. The industry group announced the decision on Friday morning, saying that the show’s revised format had not generated “the momentum needed to deliver a viable edition of the event.”

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-04-10/ebace-show-cancelled-new-format-fails-win-support

#avgeeks #Bizav #airplanes #aircraft #flying #travel

Engine stare. Golden glare.

#airplanes #aviation

"The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday gave the military the green light to use high-energy lasers to shoot down suspected drones in U.S. airspace, ending a two-month standoff over whether the weapons endangered airplanes."

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#USA #US #FAA #airplanes #airspace #USmilitary #drones
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/us/politics/faa-military-anti-drone-lasers.html

Jet set. Cloud get.

#airplanes #aviation