Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, marked another milestone in the 38-year history of London-City Airport (LCY), located in the Docklands area of East London just a stones throw from the financial and legal hub of Canary Wharf. At 12:01 local time, an Embraer E195-E2 regional jet operated by Helvetic Airways and registered HB-AZI touched down at the airport, simultaneously taking a place in the airports history books.

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Jet Approach Cockpit Runway 307

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 26, 2025

Recently, I wrote about how were seeing a general softening of demand for travel to the United States, for a variety of reasons. Theres no denying that the most contentious situation is between Canada and the United States, and we now have some data that shows just how extreme the change in demand is. Transborder flight bookings are down by 70%+ Weve known that travel demand between Canada and the United States has been decreasing, both by air and by roads.

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Airlines Airline 145

Aerotime

MARCH 25, 2025

If you were to try to list the airports around the world hosting the largest number of A380 double-decker aircraft, Dubai (DXB), Singapore (SIN) and London Heathrow (LHR) might possibly spring to mind. However, a rather unsuspected name pops up on that list not far behind these major global hubs, On a regular day, Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport (LDE), a small regional airport in the south of France, presents quite a sight to behold, with several of these giant aircraft lined up on the apron whi

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Tarmac Airlines Airline Weather 299

Cranky Flier

MARCH 24, 2025

This is a two-part series looking at airline credit cards. Today, we look at how it all works. Then tomorrow, we’ll ponder what happens if it all goes away. The airlines in the US have developed into a special kind of company… one that consistently loses money on its core business but makes up for it on financial services. This is thanks to the way banking laws work in the US.

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Airlines Airline Approach 162

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

I dont exactly fit the standard pilot profile of Game Aerospaces GB1 GameBird But theres always been something about the GameBird that has piqued my interest. The sleek, sexy lines, aggressive facial-esque features, and more often than not, bright and flashy paint schemes make this aerobatic design stand out from the crowd. Never in a million years did I think I would get the chance to learn the ins and outs of this beautiful machine, until recently.

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Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 29, 2025

On a quiet Virginia afternoon, the Military Aviation Museum ‘s Messerschmitt Me 262 replica returned to the skies for the first time in over a decade. The museums chief pilot, Mike Spalding, took off at 3:14 PM and landed safely at 3:45 PM, marking a significant milestone in the aircrafts journey back to operational status. Back in February, the Military Aviation Museum announced that its Me 262 replica was on track to return to flight , with the goal of making an appearance at EAA AirVent

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Pilot Airplanes 124

Cranky Flier

MARCH 25, 2025

This is the second in a two-part series looking at airline credit card deals. See this post for part one which explains how the ecosystem works. The biggest US airlines are making billions of dollars every year thanks to their cobranded credit card deals with banks. Without those deals, the airlines are actually losing money which seems… bad. But could this whole setup possibly go away?

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Airlines Airline Airplanes 130

Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

US airline trade association Airlines for America (A4A) has warned Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) it will take legal action if the airport goes ahead with planned flight reductions. The airport is looking to cut over 4% of flight movements as it tackles noise pollution, but US airlines have said they will contest the flight cap in court, arguing that the 'Balanced Approach' ethos has not been met sufficiently by the airport.

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Approach Airlines Airline 119

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

What do you think happens to the air when an aircraft flies by? The exhaust coming out of aircraft engines looks pretty dangerous, generating huge amounts of thrust and pushing back tons of hot air. Would it surprise you to know that the most dangerous part of an aircrafts wake is not the engine exhaust? By far the strongest component of wake turbulence is the swirling air generated at the tips of the aircrafts wings.

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Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Aerotime

MARCH 25, 2025

On March 24 to 25, 2025, Airbus held its annual Summit, in which the company shared insights into some of the most innovative projects on which it is working, plus, more broadly, its view of the future of commercial aviation. One of the highlights of the 2025 edition of the Airbus Summit was the announcement by the European aircraft manufacturer that it is already working on some concepts for a new generation of narrow-body airliner.

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Airlines Airline Aviation Technology 308

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 28, 2025

American Aero Services , the renowned aircraft restoration company based in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, has once again delivered an exceptional restoration. Their latest project, a rare dual-control 1943 North American TP-51C Mustang, has just been completed and is now available for sale through Platinum Fighter Sales. A Rare Dual-Control Mustang This aircraft, registered as N251MX, is a full dual-control “razorback” Mustang, meticulously restored to factory-fresh condition.

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Cockpit Airplanes Pilot 126

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 25, 2025

Youve gotta appreciate a restaurant (and an airline CEO) with a sense of humor Restaurant adds junk fees to Michael OLearys dinner bill 64-year-old Ryanair CEO Michael OLeary is a bit of a legend in the airline industry. Hes one of the most brilliant, outspoken, and unapologetic airline CEOs that youll find anywhere. Fortunately he also appreciates a good joke, because he got a taste of his own medicine while dining out on the night of Friday, March 21, 2025.

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Approach Airlines Airline 112

Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

A fire that broke out on Friday near London Heathrow Airport caused a significant power outage that shut the UKs busiest air transportation hub for just under 24 hours. Airlines were forced to divert their planes to other airports, both in the UK and elsewhere in the vicinity. Some flights that had just left had to return to their points of origin rather than continuing to Heathrow.

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Airlines Airline 116

AV Web

MARCH 27, 2025

FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau announced that the agency will require most aircraft operating around Ronald Reagan National Airport to have ADS-B technology activated. Rocheleau made the announcement during a Senate hearing on Thursday morning, where he, along with NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and Director of Army Aviation Gen. Matthew Braman, fielded questions surrounding the deadly crash between a passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter earlier this year that killed 67.

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Jet 109

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Jennifer Homendy, has appeared before the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) subcommittee, where she was questioned about the January 2025 crash between a Black Hawk helicopter and a American Eagle Bombardier CRJ700. When asked by Chairman Steve Womack to pick the most alarming data conclusions drawn from the accident investigation so far, Homendy indicated that her biggest concern was the regularity of collision alerts

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Runway 277

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 24, 2025

Back in 2015, we published an article about a dedicated team in Hungary working on the restoration of a Focke-Wulf Fw-190F-8. This ambitious project brought together parts sourced from various locations, including crash sites, barns, and attics, which are remnants of former Hungarian Air Force fighters. Now actively engaged in the restoration, the team is eager to share their progress with the public.

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Pilot 119

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 29, 2025

In the past, Ive written a post comparing the major hotel loyalty programs , sharing what I view as the pros and cons of each. There are various factors to consider, ranging from a hotel groups global footprint, to elite recognition, to the points earning structure. For many people, the single most valuable perk of hotel elite status is upgrades to suites.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 28, 2025

In commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, Delta Air Lines will operate special charter flights to and from Normandy, France, for the fourth consecutive year. This years charters will mark the fourth time a US passenger airline will fly directly to Normandy, with the others being Delta flights from 2022-2024.

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Airlines Airline 115

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Understanding the difference between a category, class, and type of aircraft can be confusing, especially for those new to the aviation industry. This article will break down these terms and explain the criteria used to distinguish one from the other. By the end of this article, youll have a clear understanding of what sets a category, class, and type of aircraft apart and why it is vital to know the difference.

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Aerotime

MARCH 24, 2025

A United Airlines flight bound for Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) was forced to divert to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) when one of its pilots realized that he had forgotten his passport at home. Flight UA198 departed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 13:47 local time on March 22, 2025. Two hours into the flight, the flight made a diversion and headed to SFO Airport.

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Pilot Jet Airlines Airline 300

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 24, 2025

On March 21, the Intrepid Museum in New York City officially unveiled a new 10,500 square-foot exhibition in the hangar deck of the USS Intrepid (CV-11), featuring a Goodyear-built FG-1D Corsair (Bureau Number 92013) on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum. We have covered this Corsair’s arrival in October 2024 HERE , following its loan to the National Museum of the US Navy at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., and have covered the aircraft in other articles HERE and HER

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Approach Hangar 116

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 25, 2025

Air France-KLM and Etihad seem to be ending their partnership in a pretty drastic way. Im curious what happened in the background to cause this Air France-KLM & Etihad end their cooperation Air France-KLM and Etihad have had a partnership in some form or another dating back as far as 2012. Initially it was just an interline agreement, with a limited codeshare partnership.

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Airlines Airline 115

Simple Flying

MARCH 27, 2025

KLM's UK operation is larger than any other foreign network carrier. While it has served 17 UK airports annually since 2017, it will rise to a record 18 for the first time on March 30, when KLM (and other northern carriers) switch to summer schedules. That is because it will begin flying to Exeter.

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AV Web

MARCH 26, 2025

The FAA has released a 36-page decision on a complaint filed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), joined by local pilots and aviation businesses, against the County of Santa Clara, California. The decision finds that the countys 2022 prohibition of 100LL aviation fuel violated its federal airport grant obligations. The county agreed to those obligations when it accepted approximately $6.8 million in funding between 1983 and 2011.

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General Aviation Pilot 102

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

Korean Air and Boeing have finally signed off on a long-anticipated order for up to 50 brand-new widebody jets, having first announced the potential agreement at Farnborough Airshow last year. The finalized order, announced on March 26, 2025, includes 20 Boeing 777-9s and 20 787-10s, with options for 10 additional 787 Dreamliners in the future. Boeing has described the agreement as a landmark order between two companies with a business partnership that stretches back half a century.

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Jet Airlines Airline 317

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 25, 2025

Gino Lucci has spent a lifetime around aircraft, but his story is anything but typical. A retired U.S. Air Force flight refueler and First Sergeant, Lucci transformed his passion for aviation into a thriving business, Round Engine Aero, which specializes in salvaging and preserving vintage aircraft. His latest creation, a fully functional motorhome built from the fuselage of a Navy R4D (the U.S.

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Airplanes Tail Weather Approach 98

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 26, 2025

There are all kinds of features that contribute to a great business class experience. While I would hardly consider this to be the most important aspect of a business class flight, some airlines offer their passengers pajamas. This can be useful on a couple of levels. For one, pajamas can be helpful for getting comfortable on a flight, and for keeping the set of clothes you board with fresh.

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Airlines Airline 113

Simple Flying

MARCH 26, 2025

Alaska Airlines, just a little over a year from its headline acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, could be on the verge of making another major move. According to reports from ch-aviation , a Japan Airlines executive has noted that the carrier is looking at the potential introduction of the Alaska Air Group to the airline's Pacific joint venture with American Airlines.

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Airlines Airline 115

AV Web

MARCH 25, 2025

Two pilots and a passenger are recovering in hospital after two Alpha Jets in the Patrouille de France air demonstration team collided during training at an airport in eastern France on Tuesday. All three ejected. The nature and seriousness of their injuries has not been released. Their identities have not been released and the nature of the passenger’s participation in the flight is unclear.

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Jet Pilot 100

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines and the electrical vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Archer Aviation have signed an agreement that could see the carrier launch air taxi travel in the future. On March 27, 2025, Archer Aviation announced that a contract with Africas largest airline had been signed to deploy an initial fleet of Midnight aircraft in the Ethiopian region.

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Airlines Airline Pilot 278

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 29, 2025

Seventy-six years ago today, on March 29, 1949, the P-51C Mustang Thunderbird set a new transcontinental speed record in the United States. Flown by former Army Major Joseph C. De Bona, Thunderbird departed Lockheed Air Terminal in Burbank, California, at approximately 6:20 AM. Over the next five hours, the cobalt-blue Mustang carved a path into the record books, cruising at 30,000 feet and averaging an astonishing 490.625 miles per hour.

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Pilot Hangar 101

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 27, 2025

Historically, Ive flown American Airlines more than any other airline, given what a big presence the carrier has at my home airport of Miami. Ive had Executive Platinum status for 14 years, which is Americans top published tier status (American also has Concierge Key , but thats invitation-only, and not something Im likely to ever earn). Im actually going to be losing it shortly , but thats neither here nor there for the purposes of this post.

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Airlines Airline Pilot 109

Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

Airlines aiming for profitability on lower-demand long-haul routes are increasingly adopting the Airbus A321XLR and moving away from the aging Boeing 757. The 757 has historically performed exceptionally well in transatlantic and low-traffic routes, but the move is being driven by its high maintenance costs and increasingly uncompetitive fuel efficiency.

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Jet Airlines Airline 105

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 27, 2025

Im lucky to have spent the last 10 years of my life engulfed in GA. But so much of the reason for that is where Ive been able to call home. I have lived 45 minutes south of the worlds busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL)and the dozen grass and paved strips that pilots flock to when they arent flying for their day jobssince I was 4 years old.

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Airplanes Runway Pilot Hangar 92

Aerotime

MARCH 28, 2025

Alaska Airlines Flight 261 was one of the worst aviation disasters in modern US history. What should have been a routine flight turned into a tragedy after a part of the tail assembly failed. Twenty-five years on from this terrible accident, we look back at what led up to the crash, what was learned from it, and why the pilots Ted Thompson and Bill Tansky are now hailed as heroes for their actions during the incident.

Horizontal Stabilizer 261

Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Airlines Airline 261

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 26, 2025

The Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) has come full circle. NASAs Gerard P. Kuiper Airborne Observatory, registered as N714NA, has reached the end of its journey at the very location where it was originally converted into a flying observatory in 1974. Dismantling of the historic aircraft began on March 17, 2025, in front of Hangar 211 at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California, and is expected to continue through the week.

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Cockpit Hangar Airline Airlines 105

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 25, 2025

Air India is updating its travel policy for employees flying domestically, as reported by The Times of India , and Im impressed by the extent to which it involves leading by example Air Indias new domestic staff travel policy Air India is updating its policy for employees traveling domestically on official business. This applies across the board, whether were talking about the CEO traveling somewhere for a conference, or a pilot deadheading somewhere to operate a flight.

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Pilot Approach Airlines Airline 92