Layers of cloud lit by low sun, seen from the cabin window at cruising altitude

A personal aviation journal by Manvi Sharma

Aviation, through my eyes.

Observations from the window seat, analysis of how the industry actually works, and a daily brief of the aviation news worth your time.

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Latest from the logbook

Entries as they're written — notes on airlines, airports and the decisions behind everyday flying.

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Daily Brief

What's happening in aviation

A running read of the day's headlines — summarised, categorised and always credited to the original source.

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Aviation Insights

More than a news feed

Longer pieces on airline strategy, aviation business, aircraft, airports, operations and the data behind them.

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Entries, explainers and the daily brief — all of it written from one point of view.