Each Flight of the Week highlights historically significant and real-world relevant flights. Each week, pilots retrace the path of a notable journey - whether it's a groundbreaking inaugural route, a record-setting flight, a mission tied to a unique moment in aviation history, or a real-life scenario reflecting current events. It's a journey through time and reality, blending realism, learning, and a shared passion for flight.
2026 - Week 18: May 03, 2026
05/03/2026 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
In the lead-up to the Seattle International Film Festival, early arrivals, press, and industry crews converge on Seattle for opening week preparations. This high-frequency, sub-1-hour hop links…
2026 - Week 19: May 10, 2026
05/10/2026 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
This week’s Flight of the Week captures the buzz of race week with a corporate shuttle carrying executives from Chevrolet’s headquarters to Indianapolis.
Timed ahead of the iconic…
2026 - Week 20: May 17, 2026
05/17/2026 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
The Tohoku Kizuno Festival was initially created to remember the lives lost in the Great East Japan Earthquake. Now, it’s an opportunity to collectively celebrate the pride of Tohoku.
This…
2026 - Week 21: May 24, 2026
05/24/2026 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology. In its 16th year, this award-winning festival transforms the Australian capital, fusing art, innovation, and…
2026 - Week 22: May 31, 2026
05/31/2026 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
On May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines announced its closure, completing a chapter of United States commercial aviation history. This week’s flight is a sendoff to this carrier that attempted to make…