Aerotime

MAY 14, 2025

Australia marked a milestone this week when it received nearly two million litres of unblended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), the largest commercial importation of SAF it had ever received. The fuel was imported by Australian petroleum company Ampol from Malaysia to its facility in Kurnell, New South Wales on May 7, 2025. The SAF is currently being blended with conventional aviation fuel before testing and certification so that it can be distributed into the supply chain of Sydney Kingsford Sm

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Cranky Flier

MAY 13, 2025

We’ve been talking about American’s strategy in New York for a very, very long time. The airline is undersized, and there is no clear solution. It briefly hoped it solved its problem in New York with the innovative Northeast Alliance (NEA) with JetBlue, but the court’s ruling shutting down that plan forced American to figure out yet another new path forward.

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Airplanes Airlines Airline 147

Aerotime

MAY 9, 2025

A debilitating power outage at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR), caused by a substation fire, has cost British Airways owner IAG around 50 million ($56 million), according to the company. On March 20, 2025, shortly before 23:30 local time, the London Fire Brigade descended on the North Hyde Substation after a fire broke out, damaging the three supergrid transformers located there.

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Airline Airlines 282

Alaska Air

MAY 9, 2025

Jeff Miles fulfilled his lifelong dream last week by joining his mom, Captain Michelle Miles, in the flight deck, making history as Alaska Airlines' first mother-son pilot team. The post When your hero is Mom: Mother and son pilots fly together in a milestone moment for Alaska Airlines appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Flight Deck Pilot Airlines Airline 138

One Mile at a Time

MAY 9, 2025

For the return portion of our winter trip to Tokyo & Niseko , I flew ANAs Airbus A380 first class from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Honolulu (HNL). Prior to my flight, I spent several hours in the ANA Suite Lounge, which is the Star Alliance carriers first class lounge at one of its two hub airports. The ANA Suite Lounge is a perfectly pleasant place to pass some time, with comfortable seating, and a decent selection of food and drinks.

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Airlines Airline 122

Simple Flying

MAY 9, 2025

Air Canada has confirmed that it is going to have to wait until the next calendar year before it can take the first deliveries from its highly anticipated orders for the Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-10. The news came as the Canadian flag carrier announced its first quarter results, and, while the airline is having to work hard to mitigate the impacts of the delays, it is eagerly anticipating their arrivals.

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Airline Airlines 122

Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

Boeing has reactivated its fourth 777X testbed aircraft, designated WH004, marking its return to flight operations for the first time since late 2021. The aircraft took off from Paine Field (KPAE) in Everett, Washington, on Wednesday. Following this flight, all four 777X test airplanes are now concurrently active, a milestone not achieved since 2021.

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Airplanes 119

One Mile at a Time

MAY 12, 2025

My gosh. We know that the air traffic control situation at and around Newark International Airport (EWR) is currently a complete mess, as the airport is severely understaffed , all while air traffic controllers have suffered repeated full radio and radar outages. Well, the situation at the airport may be worse than ever before at this very moment Newark air traffic control crisis reaches new low In recent hours, rumors have been circulating that Newark had zero air traffic controllers scheduled

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Simple Flying

MAY 12, 2025

United Airlines is leading the way in passenger comforts as a leading United States airline with almost 100 years of history by bringing Starlink to its massive fleet. Recent United Airlines statements make clear however that the Embraer E175 regional jets in the almost 1,000 strong fleet will be the first, and MileagePlus loyalty members get Starlink for free.

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Airlines Airline Jet 117

Aerotime

MAY 9, 2025

The number of aircraft connected to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service from SpaceX looks set to grow to over 10,000 by the end of 2034, a new report shows. In a report from the UK-based provider of market intelligence services Valour Consultancy, released on May 7, 2025, the company noted that the in-flight connectivity industry is undergoing a major transformation, largely fuelled by Starlink.

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AV Web

MAY 8, 2025

More than 125 Indian and Pakistani fighter jets reportedly engaged in a dogfight lasting more than an hour in the early hours of Wednesday, according to an unnamed Pakistani security source cited by CNN. If confirmed, it would mark one of the largest aerial battles since World War II. The alleged operation, referred to as Operation Sindhoor, is said to have taken place entirely within the airspace of both countries.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 14, 2025

The sight of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Lancaster, PA474, soaring through the skies for the National VE Day 80 commemorations was a testament to the dedication and skill of the team behind its restoration. While the aircrafts return to flight is widely celebrated, the behind-the-scenes efforts by BBMF engineers to ensure its readiness for this significant milestone are less well known.

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Crosswind Pilot Weather 105

One Mile at a Time

MAY 9, 2025

Delta investing in airline partners is nothing new, as the airline owns stakes in Air France-KLM, China Eastern, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic, and more. The airline has now invested in yet another airline , but with a twist. Delta & Korean Air buy 25% stake in WestJet Delta and Korean Air have announced plans to strengthen their respective partnerships with WestJet, through the purchase of minority equity stakes in the Canadian airline from Onex Partners (the upper middle market private equity pla

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Airline Airlines Approach 116

Simple Flying

MAY 8, 2025

Exclusive: Speaking to Simple Flying on a visit to the Air Canada's first A321XLR, Alexandre Lefvre, VP of Network Planning & Scheduling, took some time to explain what to expect regarding the new aircraft type's entry into service. The conversation also touched on where the airline might fly the new aircraft type, and what sort of missions it might undertake.

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Airline Airlines 119

Aerotime

MAY 9, 2025

British-Spanish multinational airline holding company International Airlines Group (IAG) has ordered up to 76 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft. In a statement released on May 9, 2025, IAG announced that these new aircraft will enable IAG’s airlines to grow and replace their long-haul fleets with modern, fuel-efficient planes. IAG confirmed that the aircraft will be delivered between 2028 and 2033.

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Airlines Airline 293

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

A group of lawmakers in Congress is putting forward a bill that would undo much of the more than 50-year-old rule banning most supersonic flight over U.S. land. The Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act, introduced Wednesday by Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina and Representative Troy Nehls of Texas, would instruct the FAA to revise a 1973 statute prohibiting nonmilitary air travel that exceeds Mach 1 over land.

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AOPA

MAY 8, 2025

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a plan to rebuild the U.S. air traffic control system in the next three to four years.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 14, 2025

Yesterday, American Airlines announced plans to improve service in economy on some flights. Specifically, the airline will be restoring a second drink service in economy on domestic flights of over 1,500 miles, and will be restoring a pre-dinner drink service in economy on long haul international flights departing before 9:01PM. Yay right? Well, not so fast.

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Airline Airlines 111

Simple Flying

MAY 8, 2025

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report about the high-profile accident near New York involving a Bell 206 helicopter, which claimed the lives of six people, including a single pilot and five Spanish nationals, one of whom was a senior executive of Siemens.

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Aerotime

MAY 8, 2025

Dubai-based Emirates Airline has posted record annual profits of $5.2 billion (after tax), an increase of 14.9% from last year when the global long-haul carrier secured $4.7 billion. The results, announced on May 8, 2025, were buoyed by the start of new routes, a 3% lift in passenger numbers to 53.7 million, and a 4% increase in seat capacity. Emirates said the results cemented its position as worlds most profitable airline with profits before tax increasing by 20% to $5.8 billion.

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Lift Airline Airlines Pilot 273

Flying Magazine

MAY 12, 2025

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the FAA would be temporarily reducing flights at Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) during a press conference on Monday afternoon. Hours before the conference, the FAA published a statement saying it would slow arrivals and departures at the airport due to runway construction, staffing, and technology issues at the Philadelphia TRACON radarwhich briefly went offline Friday for the second time this month.

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Air Traffic Control Runway 105

Cranky Flier

MAY 10, 2025

What is that image, you ask? It’s what pops up when I prompt the AI image generator with “cranky on the web.” So, welcome to this week’s stories… Airline Lounges Are a Crowded Waste of Time – Fodor’s Travel I talk to Scott Laird about my stance on lounges, and this turned into an article he wrote. I do not find lounges worth it in most cases, but come take a read through this longer piece and see how you feel about it.

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Airline Airlines 130

One Mile at a Time

MAY 14, 2025

Im not sure what to think of this, exactly, though I cant imagine itll be good for labor relations Protesting United flight attendants reportedly in trouble Yesterday, United had a media event in Brooklyn, to celebrate the launch of its new Polaris business class product. Prior to executives at the airline taking the stage, roughly a dozen flight attendants stormed into the event, walked around in front of the stage holding signs, and screamed.

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Drag Airlines Airline 116

Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2025

Newark Liberty International Airport has become emblematic of the larger air traffic control situation in the United States. The airport finds itself in the eye of a storm with several problems related to its air traffic management, inviting scrutiny from the media, industry professionals, and the general public affected by flight disruptions.

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Air Traffic Control 131

Aerotime

MAY 8, 2025

Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet Air and Kazakhstans Qazaq Air have banded together to form a new low-cost airline, Vietjet Qazaqstan. Vietjet Qazaqstan is set to operate a fleet of at least 20 Boeing 737 aircraft. The new carrier will build on the existing Qazaq Air platform, and is expected to connect Kazakhstan with Vietnam and the rest of Southeast Asia.

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Airlines Airline Pilot 272

Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2025

In a historic moment for Alaska Airlines just ahead of Mothers Day, captain Michelle Miles and her son, first officer Jeff Miles, recently shared the flight deck, marking the airlines first mother-son pilot team. The duo operated a Boeing 737 flight last week from Seattle to Kahului, a city on the Hawaiian island of Maui, fulfilling a lifelong dream for Jeff and continuing a family legacy spanning three generations.

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Pilot Flight Deck Airlines Airline 111

Alaska Air

MAY 12, 2025

With the combination of Alaska and Hawaiian, were transforming Seattle into the West Coasts new premier global gateway. Were planning for at least 12 international destinations with long-haul aircraft from Seattle by 2030. The post Alaska Airlines launches new era of widebody international flying in Seattle with daily nonstop service to Tokyo Narita operated by Hawaiian Airlines appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Airlines Airline 129

One Mile at a Time

MAY 8, 2025

World of Hyatt is adding a new restriction on gifting awards to other members, which seems totally fair to me Hyatt limits members to 10 gifted awards per year Nowadays World of Hyatt lets members gift most types of awards to other travelers. This includes most awards earned through the Milestone Rewards program , like Suite Upgrade Awards , Club Access Awards , Guest of Honor Awards , and Free Night Awards , among others.

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Airlines Airline 116

Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2025

Boeing has reportedly leased additional space at the Bridge Point Everett 500 Building A, a building complex close to its aircraft assembly site at Paine Field in Everett. The American aircraft manufacturer will now occupy 278,900 square feet in the facility. The news regarding the lease of additional space comes in the wake of recent layoffs.

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Aerotime

MAY 9, 2025

How do you make a million dollars running an airline? Start with two million. Thats an old aviation joke, but it still rings true today. The pitfalls facing commercial airlines are many, often highlighted by bankruptcies and losses in the industry. Nevertheless, some of the worlds most profitable airlines are proving it doesnt always have to be this way.

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Airlines Airline Jet 262

Flying Magazine

MAY 12, 2025

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he will use authority given to him by Congress to allow air traffic controllers to continue working past the current mandatory retirement age of 56. In an interview on NBCs Meet the Press on Sunday, Duffy told host Kristen Welker that he has the power to issue exemptions to air traffic controllers (ATCs) that permit them to continue working until they turn 61.

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Air Traffic Control Runway 116

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 9, 2025

The Spirit of Flight Foundation has announced the addition of a remarkable piece of American daredevil history to its museum collection: a replica of Evel Knievels Skycycle X-2. The iconic rocket-powered vehicle, best known for its dramatic 1974 attempt to leap the Snake River Canyon in Idaho, will soon arrive at the museum’s home in Nampa. Many people remember Evels legendary attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon, said Gordon Page, President of the Spirit of Flight Foundation.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 11, 2025

In theory, Marriott Bonvoy has a really generous upgrade policy for elite member , whereby Bonvoy Platinum members and above receive space available suite upgrades. However, as any frequent Marriott guest can attest to, suite upgrades are often few and far between. While some hotels play games with upgrading guests, in many cases the lack of upgrades is simply due to the sheer number of elite members Bonvoy has, which makes it hard to deliver on those benefits.

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Airlines Airline 116

Simple Flying

MAY 8, 2025

The Emirates Group has announced that it achieved a record pre-tax profit in the 2024/25 financial year ending on March 31st, with a figure of more than $6 billion. This was one of several financial records that the UAE flag carrier ended up setting in what was a strong year across the board for the Dubai-based airline. The Group consists of the airline itself as well as the airport services provider dnata.

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Airline Airlines 111

Aerotime

MAY 9, 2025

Vertical Aerospace have signed a new agreement with long-term partner Honeywell to strengthen their alliance on the path towards certifying the VX4, an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The companies announced on May 9, 2025, that the expanded partnership will enter a significant new stage in the VX4s development, with the contract thought to be worth up to $1 billion over the next decade.

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AV Web

MAY 12, 2025

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a task force to deal with technical problems that have contributed to a plague of delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty Airport over the last couple of weeks. L3Harris and Verizon, along with FAA reps, have been named to a task force charged with digging in on literally the nuts and bolts of why there have been three troubling system failures since April 28.

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Runway Airlines Airline 101

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 13, 2025

Recently, a combat veteran McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Bureau Number 163502 was transferred from the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) in Pensacola, Florida, to an affiliate museum across the country, the USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum in Alameda, California. Though the World War II veteran Essex-class carrier was decommissioned well before the F-18 Hornet made its first flight, the USS Hornet (CV-12) will now provide a home for a Hornet that gained notoriety for downing an Iraqi-

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