2025 Aero Crew News Photo Contest

Theme: RARLEY SEEN AIRLINES

Photo Contest Sponsors

Titanium Sponsor

Bose

Bose Aviaiton is providing an A30 Aviation Headset to our Grand Prize Winner ($1,299 value).

Dr. Amar Bose sketched his concept for noise cancellation technology in 1978 on a flight from Europe to Boston after a disappointing first experience with electronic headphones. That sketch was the foundation for a legacy of sound innovation that would revolutionize the flying experience for pilots. In 1989, Bose introduced the first commercially available active noise reduction headset. Over more than 30 years, Bose engineers have developed products for aviation markets. Bose Aviation can be found on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Gold Sponsors

TravelPro

Travelpro® is providing FlightCrew™ 5 Luggage pieces for our first, second and third runner ups.

There is one spot remaining for a Gold Sponsor, please email [email protected] for pricing.

Method Seven

Method Seven is providing a pair of Method Seven Altitude FLT18 sunglasses ($225 value) for the First runner up.

Founded in 2011 and based in Santa Cruz, CA, Method Seven is a small business dedicated to redefining the eyewear experience. Our eyewear is designed and developed all of our products in house, then rigorously tested in the field. Driven by a passion for innovation, we focus on unlocking the full potential of the most critical flight instrument: the human eye.

Silver Sponsors

At this time we do not have a Silver Sponsor, please email [email protected] for pricing.

Bronze Sponsors

Aero Crew Shop

Aero Crew News is providing a branded product to the top four winners.

  • Grand Prize: your choice of an ACN product maximum value $50
  • First Runner Up: your choice of an ACN product maximum value $40
  • Second Runner Up: your choice of an ACN product maximum value $30
  • Third Runner Up: your choice of an ACN product maximum value $20

Airline Transition Manual

Vath Publishing is providing copies of its book, Airline Transitions Manual, a reserved copy of its future book, swag items, and discount coupons for Airline Transitions Manual.

  • Grand Prize: ATM book, reserved copy of future book, and SWAG 
  • First-Third Runner Up Prizes: ATM book plus SWAG
  • Remaining Prizes: ATM swag, plus a discount coupon for the ATM book

The Airline Transition Manual includes all that you need to know to survive your first year on the line and guidance for best managing your airline career. Whether you are coming from a military or civilian aviation background, or if you are looking to move into the airline industry, this is a must-have reference. Transitioning from flight instructing and commercial flight operations, or service life and military-style flying into airline flying and the airline industry, can be a challenging evolution. The Airline Transition Manual was written by airline pilots to help aviation professionals glide more smoothly into their new careers. Covering topics from training to scheduling, commuting to crashpads, interviewing and jumpseating, unions and medical certification, this book contains the tips, tripwires, tribal knowledge, and the information you need to create a clear, controlable path. It is a crucial resource for navigating your future as you prepare to don the uniform of an airline pilot.

Though principally aimed at transitioning service members and commercial pilots, the information contained in this book is valuable to anyone planning for a career in the airlines or preparing others for the airline profession. Dispatchers, planners, crew schedulers, managers, members of airline union staff, as well as instructors and students in professional flight and aviation management and technology programs will benefit from the vast information and insights included in the book.