Aerotime
JANUARY 10, 2025
Dublin-based aircraft leasing company Avolon has published a new market outlook report , predicting that the global airline industry will reach US$1 trillion in revenue for the first time ever during 2025. According to this analysis, the main driver behind this growth is the Asia-Pacific region, which will be adding more capacity than all other regions of the world combined.
Cranky Flier
JANUARY 14, 2025
It was November 2021 when Avelo struck gold. The airline went into the recently-abandoned New Haven Tweed airport along the southern Connecticut coast, and it instantly found strong demand. It has grown to having almost 20 daily departures on peak days, a remarkable feat considering how constrained the airport is. But now, the airport seems to have hit a wall.
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Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 13, 2025
The Philippine Mars has made its way back to its home base for an engine replacement. The historic aircraft departed Sproat Lake three weeks ago on a journey to its new home at the Pima Air and Space Museum (PASM) in Tucson, Arizona. The planned route included stops in San Francisco and San Diego and an inland leg to an undisclosed desert lake. However, the journey hit a snag when the aircraft made an emergency landing in Patricia Bay on December 15.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 11, 2025
South Korean authorities said on Saturday that the black boxes from the tragic December crash of the Jeju Air aircraft had ceased collecting data around four minutes before the incident, marking a startling development in the inquiry into the country's deadliest aviation catastrophe, according to Reuters. The missing data is now complicating the investigation into the crash, which claimed the lives of 179 people and marked the worst aviation tragedy in South Korea's history.
AV Web
JANUARY 8, 2025
Multiple news reports are circulating about an incident involving a Gulfstream G550 that apparently struck an unidentified metallic object at 27,000 feet off the Florida coast on December 11, 2024. The business jet, registered to what appears to be a financial trust at a Utah bank, departed from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) en-route to Westchester County Airport (KHPN) near New York City.
Aerotime
JANUARY 13, 2025
The team at Boom Supersonic are determining whether a 12 th test flight of its XB-1 demonstrator is needed before undertaking its first attempt at breaking the speed barrier. On January 10, 2025, XB-1 reached speeds of Mach 0.95 during a 44-minute flight over the Mojave Desert with Chief Test Pilot Tristan Geppetto Brandenburg at the controls. The 11 th XB-1 test flight also saw the aircraft climb to 29,481 feet as it closes in on supersonic speeds.
Cranky Flier
JANUARY 13, 2025
There are a handful of regional airlines that I’m always surprised to find still in business. There’s Mesa, of course, and yes, GoJet, but one of the biggest surprises of all is Air Wisconsin. And now, it just lost its only regional relationship with no replacement on the horizon. Survival is… going to be a challenge. Air Wisconsin started up flying commuter routes in the 1960s.
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Simple Flying
JANUARY 9, 2025
STARLUX Airlines , the Taiwan-based carrier, has ordered another five Airbus A350F cargo aircraft, complementing its previous order announced in February 2024.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 9, 2025
While Alaska Airlines isnt one of the big three US airlines, the Seattle-based carrier has quite a robust loyalty program, which many people are loyal to. In particular, Alaska Mileage Plan is the only major US frequent flyer program that still awards miles based on how far you fly rather than how much you spend. In this post, I want to take a look at Alaska MVP Gold status for 2025, especially in light ofthe (minor) program changesthat have been rolled out.
Aerotime
JANUARY 8, 2025
On January 7, 2025, airBaltic announced that it had successfully conducted a certification test flight of its new SpaceX’s Starlink internet connectivity on one of its Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This flight, which departed and landed at the airlines main base in Riga, Latvia (RIX), is one of the necessary steps required in order to obtain the required certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 8, 2025
Do you know what causes aerodynamic stalls and how to prevent them? Let’s break it down: An aerodynamic stall occurs when the wing exceeds its critical angle of attack. This can happen to any airplane type. The recovery procedure often involves coordinated actions, including adding power and leveling wings. Understanding the mechanics of wings is key to overcoming stalls successfully.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 11, 2025
American is slated to become the latest U.S. airline to remove the CRJ-200 from its network. The carrier is planning a regional shake-up later this year.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 11, 2025
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 is approaching the sound barrier with its 11th test flight in the XB-1 test campaign. The 11th test flight focused on dynamic pressure to ensure that the Boom XB-1 could handle the stresses of supersonic flight.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 8, 2025
The rules are the rules (especially in Germany), but this has to be one of the rougher curfew-related diversions weve seen in some time, as flagged by aeroTELEGRAPH. A Ryanair planes midnight curfew diversion to Hannover This incident happened on Sunday, January 5, 2025, and involves Ryanair flight FR2501, scheduled to fly from Gran Canaria (LPA) to Berlin (BER).
Aerotime
JANUARY 10, 2025
A Los Angeles aircraft has been grounded and pulled from firefighting service in the United States (US) after being hit by a civilian drone. According to the LA County Fire Department, the Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper was struck on January 10, 2025, at 13:30, local time, while operating in the Palisades fire area. The grounding of the lifesaving aircraft will come as a massive blow to the LA region, as firefighters try to defend homes and businesses from the devastating fires that have so far r
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 13, 2025
When a pilot transitions from an aircraft with a fixed-pitch propeller to one with a constant-speed propeller, they need to get their head around the manifold pressure gauge, what it does, and how to use it. Any online search will give you a lot of information on manifold pressure, much of it difficult to understand, and some is simply wrong. In this article, well step through manifold pressure starting from the basics and moving through to some interesting advanced knowledge that may save your
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 12, 2025
In its latest cost-cutting move, ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit has phased out its remaining two Airbus A319 aircraft earlier than planned.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 8, 2025
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reportedly confirmed that a Gulfstream G550 business jet was struck by an unidentified object at an altitude of 27,000 feet off the Florida coast on December 11, 2024. The news comes following a series of unidentified drones flying over US bases.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 9, 2025
Alaska Airlines recently acquired Hawaiian Airlines, and we know that a lot is changing at the combined airline. Several weeks back, we learned about Alaska Air Groups plans to open several new lounges in the coming years, ranging from a new flagship lounge in Seattle, to a new lounge in Honolulu. Well, some interesting details have just been revealed about the latter lounge.
Aerotime
JANUARY 9, 2025
Saudi startup airline Riyadh Air has announced that it is preparing for the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The leased aircraft, painted in the airlines pearl livery, will be showcased at Riyadhs King Khalid International Airport (RUH), the carrier announced on January 9, 2025. The new aircraft will be used as a technical spare and for training purposes in the upcoming months, the statement read.
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 14, 2025
Platinum Fighter Sales has announced the listing of an extraordinary aircraft: the worlds only factory-built, two-seat Messerschmitt Bf-109 / Hispano HA-1112-M4L Buchon. This ultra-rare airplane represents a unique chapter in aviation history. Photo by Gavin Conroy via Platinum Fighter Sales The Origins of the Buchon By 1942, the Spanish Air Forces fleet of Messerschmitt Bf-109Ds was aging, prompting Spain to license the production of the newer Bf-109G model.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 10, 2025
The regional carrier announced the shake-up on Friday afternoon, which includes a broader focus on government-subsidized service.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 9, 2025
According to the latest Cirium Diio data, Dubai International Airport is the world's largest airport in the first three months of 2025 (Q1) by available seats. It has 15.1m departing seats , surpassing the next busiest airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, by 2.0%.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 13, 2025
Air France-KLM Flying Blue is one of the most useful frequent flyer programs for redeeming miles. Not only does the program have great award pricing for travel on Air France-KLM, but it also has lucrative award pricing for travel on partner airlines. Well, it appears that the Flying Blue program has just rolled out a significant devaluation when it comes to redeeming miles, particularly for travel on Air France-KLM, as flagged by Travel on Points.
Aerotime
JANUARY 8, 2025
UK-based electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace has become only the second company in the world to perform a piloted thrustborne flight test in a full-scale vectored thrust aircraft. The full-scale eVTOL aircraft, known as VX4, took off on January 7, 2024, with pilot Simon Davies at the controls, at the Vertical Aerospace test center at Cotswold Airport (GBA).
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 12, 2025
Many years ago, while working my way through college pumping avgas at the local airport, I discovered that one of our university deans owned a diminutive two-seat, twin-tailed airplanean Ercoupe. He was proud of his little bird, with its unique split sliding canopy, no rudder pedals, and a delightful art deco instrument panel. Long before he purchased his very own Boeing 707, actor John Travolta discovered this economical fun flier and began his remarkable aviation career as a proud owner.
Universal Weather
JANUARY 8, 2025
Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) has a huge impact on business aviation in terms of airport congestion and sold-out hotels/services throughout much of Asia. In China and other parts of Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, and Laos, Lunar New Year represents one of the year’s most significant holidays. Based on the lunar calendar, it occurs annually between late January and mid-February.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 11, 2025
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) requiring airlines to inspect the landing gear on certain Boeing 767 aircraft. The directive, which takes effect on February 12, 2025, is a response to a safety concern regarding potential heat damage to the aircraft's main landing gear (MLG) that could lead to structural failure during landing.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 12, 2025
I like to cover various aspects of the premium travel experience. For example, Ive shared what I consider to be the worlds best business class airlines , the worlds best business class seats , and the worlds best business class lounges. In this post, I want to take a look at a related but different topic which airlines have the best bedding in business class?
Aerotime
JANUARY 9, 2025
The number of passengers carried by Turkish Airlines reached 83.4 million in 2024, a figure which represents an increase of 2.1% year-on-year, according to a statement issued by the national carrier of Turkey on January 8, 2024. The total included 31.7 million international passengers, up 6.4% over 2023, a rise it largely credits to a major international expansion push throughout 2024.
Cranky Flier
JANUARY 10, 2025
Delta Finishes 2024 Flush with Cash Delta Air Lines reported its year-end earnings on Friday, and the carrier did well — to the tune of $1.7 billion in profit for Q4 and nearly $6 billion for the year. The carrier earned about $15 billion in gross revenue for the quarter, and just north of $61 billion for the year — and that’s before including the ransom payments it received to release the CrowdStrike employees it held hostage in the Biscoff tunnel in the Atlanta airport since
Thrust Flight
JANUARY 13, 2025
Flight instructors know that learning plateaus are a natural part of learning a new skill. Its happened to all of us at one point during our training. Youre progressing fine, until one day you just cant get it. Maybe its nailing the flare for landing, or maybe its reading a specific type of performance chart […] The post Help Flight Students Overcome Learning Plateaus appeared first on Thrust Flight.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 11, 2025
An Australian regional airline based in Mascot, a city in New South Wales, Rex Airlines today operates scheduled regional services across multiple regions of the nation using small turboprop-powered aircraft. The airline today stands as a shell of what it once was, as the carrier operated an extensive network of jet services between several major Australian cities between 2021 and 2024.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 11, 2025
Back in April 2023, American Airlines and Air Wisconsin launched a new partnership for regional flying. While this was supposed to be a five-year contract, its being discontinued early, after just two years. This has some implications for both companies. Air Wisconsin will stop flying CRJ-200s for American Eagle Each of the big three US carriers have their regional subsidiaries.
Aerotime
JANUARY 8, 2025
International flights have resumed at Syrias Damascus Airport (DAM) for the first time since former president and dictator Bashar al-Assad was overthrown on December 8, 2024. Images taken at the airport, and on flights to Damascus, show scenes of celebration as crew and passengers wear Syrias independence flag proudly. One of the first flights to arrive at Damascus Airport was Qatar Airways QR 410 from Dohas Hamad International Airport (DOH).
Aerotime
JANUARY 10, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that up to 574 Boeing 767 aircraft may require landing gear inspections as part of an Airworthiness Directive (AD). The AD, issued on January 8, 2025, raised concerns over landing gear on US-registered 767-200s, 767-300s and 767-300 Freighters following an incident during maintenance. According to the FAA , the AD was prompted by a report of a main landing gear (MLG) collapse event following maintenance where a grinder was operating outside
Aerotime
JANUARY 14, 2025
Lufthansa and Thai Airways International are expanding their existing codeshare program to expand connectivity between Europe and several Asian destinations. The deal will see two cities in Vietnam plus one in the Philippines join the program to be linked by the Thai carrier from its hub in Bangkok. The expansion will see flights between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh (SGN), and Manila (MNL) all continuing to be operated by Thai Airways but carrying an additional LH fligh
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