Aerotime
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Air Canada has cut its flight capacity at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) as a result of winter storms in eastern Canada and the recent Delta Air Lines DL4819 crash. On February 18, 2025, Air Canada provided an operational update , stating that that recent severe winter storm activity and the Delta DL4819 accident has created extremely challenging conditions for airlines in Eastern Canada.
Cranky Flier
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
While Delta keeps humming along and United surges ahead, American remains in a funk. It is still trying to figure out what it wants to be after throwing previous Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja’s strategy out the window last year. Now it is reshuffling its ranks to try and create a commercial organization that is more focused on the premium experience that its competitors long-ago embraced.
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Aerotime
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Bahamasair, the state-owned airline of the Bahamas, is reportedly considering a potential order for Airbus A220 narrowbody aircraft as the carrier mulls a replacement for its aging jet fleet of four Boeing 737-700s. The airline would also use the new aircraft to expand into new markets and develop its footprint across the Caribbean region, according to the airlines CEO.
Cranky Flier
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
I wasn’t planning on doing a Baltimore/Washington (BWI) post originally, but after doing DCA on Monday and Dulles on Tuesday , well, let’s just finish out Washington Week with the other airport serving the metro area. This is actually a very interesting airport with what I would consider to be the least fixed future of the three in the region.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Boeing has faced quite a few setbacks in recent years. The American aircraft manufacturer is facing some highly publicized quality control issues with its Boeing 737 Max , and is taking steep financial losses as production and deliveries remain down compared to European rival Airbus. However, things seem to be looking up for the aerospace firm. The Virginia-based company has resumed test flights of its new Boeing 777x aircraft , which promises to be a replacement for some of today's less fuel-ef
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
EVA Air has just unveiled details of its new premium economy, which will debut on the carriers Boeing 787s, as flagged by Sean Cudahy. EVA Air Boeing 787s finally getting premium economy In recent years, weve seen premium economy become increasingly popular with both airlines and air travelers. This is happening as economy keeps getting less comfortable, while business class gets more comfortable, and some passengers are looking for something in the middle.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Delta has offered $30,000 to each one of the 76 passengers aboard Endeavor flight 4819 that crashed while landing in Toronto.
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Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
At the latest National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) press conference, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy shared the NTSBs latest, best recollection of events before the mid air collision of American Airlines Flight 5342 with a Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk. It appears a key air traffic transmission was blocked by an attempt by the Black Hawk to reply.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final airworthiness directive (AD) requiring the replacement of rudders on specific Piper series aircraft. The AD, effective March 20, 2025, addresses safety concerns stemming from reports of rudder failures due to fatigue and corrosion in rudder posts made from 1025 carbon steel. Under the new requirements, these components must be replaced with more durable 4130N low-alloy steel rudders.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Among the big three US carriers, theres a growing profitability gap. Delta has long been the most profitable US carrier, though what has changed is that United has been catching up with Delta , while American has been falling further behind. For years, American was headed down the wrong path, as part of the vision of Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja, who has since been fired.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The last ever Gulfstream Aerospace G650 executive jet has rolled off the production line in Savannah, as attention now switches to the G800s entry into service. On February 12, 2025, Gulfstream confirmed that the latest made jet is the final time that its team will assemble a G650 or G650ER after more than a decade of service. The last ultra-long-range jet will move to the next phase of the completions process at Gulfstreams Appleton, Wisconsin, facility before making its official delivery to a
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Southwest has never involuntarily furloughed or laid off workers in its 53-year history, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
A Bombardier CRJ900 , operated by Endeavor Air , under the Delta Connection brand, crashed upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on Monday. The incident, which resulted in the fuselage flipping upside down, occurred amid harsh wintry weather conditions.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Kevin Lacey, the popular star of the Discovery reality series Airplane Repo died Feb. 14 according to social media posts from his family. “Kevin left us on February 14, 2025 after a brave fight [against] incurable cancer,” a Facebook post said. “We ask that you share your stories and your pictures as we celebrate his life and the huge contribution he made to the world of aviation.” Airplane Repo concentrated on the repossession activities of Lacey’s Texas Air Fleet
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Weve had reason to believe that Southwest Airlines would shortly be making a big announcement , and we now have the details of what it is. Southwest Airlines plans corporate & leadership layoffs Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan has just announced internally that the company will be laying off many employees, including those working in corporate and leadership positions.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
There has never been a more exciting time to get into flight simulation. The overwhelming variety of options might leave you wondering: “ Where do I even begin?! “ We get it. That’s why we created this step-by-step guide to home flight simulation. Whether youre new to flight simulation or youve been away from it for a while, we will get you (virtually) flying in no time.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Only one Boeing 767-300the non-Extended Range variantremains operational, but not for long. Aeroroutes informationas shown in Cirium Diio, OAG , etc.shows that the Asiana aircraft will carry its last passengers on March 29 , the last day of the northern aviation winter season based on IATA slot seasons. However, examples abound of where a planned retirement is extended, which is good if you think about it.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) union is reporting that hundreds of FAA employees have been fired in the wake of action from the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The list includes primarily probationary workers who have been in their positions for less than a year. The union claims that is because probationary employees are less protected than their more experienced colleagues.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Etihad Airways has just reported its financial results for 2024, which are the carriers best results in history. I imagine this only increases the companys odds of finally having an IPO , as that has been under consideration for quite some time. Impressive Etihad financial results for 2024 Etihad Airways has reported its fiscal year 2024 results, and theyre solid across the board.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Air India and Virgin Australia are launching a new codeshare partnership in response to an increasing number of Indian passengers looking to visit alternative cities to just Sydney and Melbourne. Under the new codeshare agreement announced on February 17, 2025, Air India customers flying to Sydney of Melbourne will be able to connect seamlessly onto Virgin Australia flights.
Cranky Flier
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
How the Airbus A321XLR is changing the air map of the world – CNN This is the most common question when talking about the A321XLR… will it really open up new routes? My thought is that it might eventually, but that won’t be the first thing it does. Read Ned’s debut article for CNN for more. 18 Airlines Using Apple AirTag Data to Find Lost Luggage – CondNast Traveler AirTags are finally getting useful for lost luggage now that airlines are starting to work with Apple
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Double-decker seating may seem like a wacky concept in the context of an aircraft cabin, though it could now be one step closer to reality. Startup Chaise Longue, looking to bring double-decker seating to widebody aircraft, announced that it has begun working with Airbus to explore double-decker seating options for the European planemaker's aircraft.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) president and CEO Darren Pleasance announced today he has sent a letter to Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau protesting use of ADS-B data in ways that go beyond its original intent. Pleasance pointed out that AOPA supported the ADS-B mandate when it was implemented back in 2020, as we were assured ADS-B would only be used to improve air traffic safety and airspace efficiencies.” But the pilots group reports it receives weekly feedback fr
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Want to learn more about accessing US airline lounges? See my series about how to access Alaska Lounges , American Admirals Clubs , Delta Sky Clubs , and United Clubs. In this post, I want to take a look at how to access Alaska Lounges. While Alaska isnt one of the big three US airlines, it nonetheless has a pretty robust lounge network, and also belongs to one of the major global alliances.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
An Indian electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) reportedly worth $1 billion to provide 788 air ambulances. On February 17, 2025, The ePlane Company said the agreement with International Critical Care Air Transfer Team (ICATT) was the largest initial agreement in the eVTOL industry.
Plane and Pilot
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Your first check ride is a big day. It is the first time you will step into the cockpit and demonstrate to your examiner, the FAA, and yourself that youre ready to safely and competently operate as a private pilot. If youve put in the time to study, practiced your maneuvers thoroughly, and developed the right mindset, youll be well on your way to a successful outcome.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
One of American Airlines' Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' aircraft has had a difficult start to 2025, having been involved in multiple diversions since the new year. The plane, which is an example of the short-fuselage 787-8 variant bearing the registration N819AN, is currently on the ground in Dallas, having not flown for five days. Let's take a look at the circumstances surrounding N819AN's eventful start to 2025.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Last year, we reported on the incredible discovery of the identity behind the National Air and Space Museum’s Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6/R3, which was being restored for display in the museum’s upcoming Jay I. Kislak WWII in the Air gallery, to be inside the museum’s National Mall location in downtown Washington, D.C. Now, we can state that for the first time since 1944, the aircraft assigned the German Werknummer 160756 now wears the historic scheme of Jagdgeschwader 4 (JG 4), w
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Uber claims that it wants to help its customers by charging them an extra 1.5% fee on most foreign rides. Fortunately, you can easily opt-out of this, as flagged by View from the Wing. Uber makes preferred currency pricing the default As of February 27, 2025, Uber will start automatically showing prices in your home currency when you travel to select countries.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Air India is delaying its decision to purchase more Boeing aircraft until the manufacturer resolves its backlog, the airlines CEO Campbell Wilson told Reuters. “We don’t want to commit to anything until we have confidence of when it’s going to come, Wilson explained in an interview with Reuters in London. And likewise, they [Boeing] don’t want to offer something until they have confidence of when it’s going to come.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Crews have responded to an accident on Runway 23 at Toronto Pearson International Airport involving a Delta flight. Images appear to show the aircraft flipped on the runway. The CRJ 900 operated by Endeavor Air was arriving from Minneapolis. Toronto Airport says all crew and passengers are “accounted for” and some injuries have been reported but it has been confirmed that there were no fatalities.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
The blogosphere is awash with rumors and speculation about what Southwest Airlines is up to and which airline it will acquire or merge with. However, back in the real world, the people who might know if any of that is happening are not saying anything, so it's left to those with no clue to put their stamp on the matter.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
The de Havilland DH60, first introduced in the 1920s, played a crucial role in shaping early civil aviation. Known for its reliability and elegant design, it became a staple for private pilots and flight training, influencing generations of aircraft to come, and also trained pilots for the war. Tiger Moths are the offspring, so to speak, of the DH60, and a group of enthusiasts at Rand Airport, South Africa (FAGM) are organizing an event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Geoffrey de Havilland
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Whats the difference between first class and business class? Well, thats a good question. While longtime OMAAT readers will likely know the difference right off the bat, the answer is also a bit more nuanced than initially meets the eye, and the confusion among much of the public is understandable. So in this post, I want to provide a detailed answer to that question.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Turkish Airlines plans to ramp up its flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to create a daily service using its A350-900 flight. It had been less than three months since the Turkish flag carrier launched its inaugural flight to Sydney, which began on November 28, 2024. The airline will progressively increase the number of services throughout 2025, with the current four-weekly service to increase to five-weekly from mid-June 2025, then six-weekl
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Toronto Pearson International Airport is currently under a ground stop due to an "aircraft emergency." A Delta CRJ-900 is involved.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Low-cost airlines play a key role in keeping the world connected, with their cheaper fares making air travel more accessible for those with less disposable income. Such airlines operate with tight margins, as their bargain ticket prices mean that an increased emphasis is placed on generating additional revenue through ancillary products such as bags and seat selection.
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