Aerotime
APRIL 2, 2025
The Transport Accident and Incident Investigations Division of Lithuanias Ministry of Justice has published an interim report regarding the safety investigation into the crash of a DHL cargo aircraft in Vilnius in late November 2024. On November 25, 2024, a Swiftair Boeing 737-400 tragically crashed during its approach to Vilnius Airport (VNO) in the early hours of the morning.
Cranky Flier
APRIL 1, 2025
In the post-pandemic world, airlines have been struggling to figure out how to deal with the massive variability in demand by day-of-week. Every airline has been forced to make adjustments, but now Spirit is going one step further. It will stop flying on off-peak days entirely. Just recently, Spirit began to transition to this plan. In June of 2024, off-peak days operated at 95 percent of the peak day departure numbers for the airline.
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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
Simple Flying
APRIL 1, 2025
Anticipation for the Airbus A321-XLR (eXtra Long Range) has been widespread in the commercial aviation world. A February CNN website travel feature on the A321XLR projected that the new single-aisle long-haul jet was " changing the air map of the world. " The excitement shifts down under this spring as Australia-based Qantas Airways (Qantas Group) prepares to take possession of its first A321XLR in June with cabin and flight crew training already underway.
AV Web
MARCH 30, 2025
Airbus says it is considering using an open rotor engine on its replacement for the A320. The company has been working with CFM to develop the engine, which has primary and secondary counterrotating turbine vanes on the outside of the engines rather than being encased in a nacelle. Exposing the turbines makes the bypass ratio a lot bigger and that improves efficiency.
Aerotime
MARCH 31, 2025
Germanys Lufthansa Group has declared that, from summer 2025, all ITA Airways flights at Frankfurt and Munich airports will be managed from Lufthansa terminals. On March 30, 2025, the German airline group announced that this change means ITA and other Lufthansa Group airlines will operate under one roof at all the Group’s hubs. The move follows a previous announcement in February 2025 , where the German airline outlined detailed plans for incorporating the newly acquired Italian carrier in
Cranky Flier
MARCH 31, 2025
I have never cared about elite status, not even a little bit. Would an upgrade be nice? Sure, but I don’t travel enough to have high enough status to think that I’d ever actually get one. And I’m not tall, so I really don’t care much about extra legroom either. Living in Southern California, there are different airlines that are better for different routes.
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Simple Flying
APRIL 1, 2025
United Airlines has received the approval of the Federal Aviation Administration for its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type, paving the way for further installation on other aircraft. The airline plans to install this technology across its entire fleet of regional jets by the end of this year.
AV Web
APRIL 2, 2025
Airbus’s sudden postponement of its hydrogen aircraft development program in February set an ominous tone for what has been cited as among the most promising future aviation technologies but that’s all history now. The planemaker announced at its annual forum last week that its plans for its ZEROe concept just got bigger. It unveiled a bigger and more capable airliner with four propellers, whose electric motors are each powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
Aerotime
MARCH 31, 2025
Virgin Atlantic has posted its 2024 financial results, which show an Earnings Before Interest and Tax profit (EBIT) of 230m (US$297 million), an almost five-fold increase over the 48 million (US$62.1 million) posted the preceding year. In terms of revenue, 2024 was a record year for the UK-based long-haul carrier. Virgin Atlantics revenues went up by 183m (US$236.7 million) to a total of 3.3bn (US$4.27 billion).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aerotime
APRIL 3, 2025
A fractured axle caused by overheating led an Aer Lingus flight to land in Belfast without one wheel, according to a report from the United Kingdoms Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). On October 31, 2023, during its return flight from Edinburgh Airport (EDI), the aircraft, an ATR 72-212, executed an ILS approach and successfully landed on Runway 04 at Belfast City Airport (BHD).
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 3, 2025
In this, I want to cover how to pre-order meals in Delta Air Lines premium cabins, including in domestic first class and Delta One business class. While Delta allows you to select your meal in advance when traveling in a premium cabin, the process isnt quite as straightforward as with American, so Id like to take a look at how that works (based on a recent flight experience).
Cranky Flier
MARCH 29, 2025
Summer Perspectives: Is US Growth Slowing Down or Speeding Up? – OAG I joined OAG for a webinar looking at summer demand which you can watch in its entirety right here. OAG did put out that stat showing a massive dip in demand between Canada and the US, but it looks increasingly like that’s not right. Still, demand is down, and it is an issue.
Simple Flying
MARCH 29, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into a frightening near-miss incident that occurred on Friday afternoon near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319, operating as Flight 2983 and departing for Minneapolis, narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a US Air Force T-38 military jet, raising fresh concerns over aviation safety in one of the countrys busiest and most restricted airspaces.
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.
Aerotime
APRIL 2, 2025
Embraer is continuing its active pursuit of industrial cooperation plans outside of Brazil. On April 1, 2025, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish Aerospace (TUSA-Trk Havaclk ve Uzay Sanayii), Turkeys state-owned aerospace company, to cooperate in the industrial and research domains. The initiative could potentially involve the building of an assembly line for Embraers E2 family of commercial airliners in Turkey.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 29, 2025
If reports are to be believed, a fight broke out in the air traffic control tower at Washington National Airport (DCA), and it got so bad that blood was spattered on control consoles. Bloody fight breaks out at Washington DCA tower The Daily Mail reports on an event that reportedly happened on Thursday, March 27, 2025. According to sources, two air traffic controllers traded punches, when a fight erupted inside the control tower at Washington National Airport.
AV Web
MARCH 30, 2025
Airport police briefly took away a man’s kite after reports that it was hit by a United Airlines Boeing 737 on short final for Washington Reagan Airport on Saturday. He was apparently one of two kite flyers enjoying early spring weather at Gravelly Point, which is just off the end of Runway 1/19. When Runway 19 is the active, aircraft landing go over the popular recreation area at about 100 feet AGL.
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.
Plane and Pilot
APRIL 3, 2025
The national transportaTion Safety Board (NTSB) has recently released final reports on two very similar fatal accidents that happened only a week apart. Both involved single-engine piston aircraft landing at their home fields. The first was an Extra 300 at Galt Field Airport (10C) in Wonder Lake, Illinois, on November 25, 2022. The second was a Mooney M20 at Falmouth Airpark (5B6) in Massachusetts on December 2, 2022.
Aerotime
APRIL 1, 2025
Boom Supersonic CEO and Founder, Blake Scholl has claimed that China has entered the race as plans for a COMAC supersonic jet emerged. On March 29, 2025, the South China Morning Post reported that pubished documents suggested that the Chinese state-owned aerospace firm COMAC, was moving forward with plans for commercial supersonic flight with the introduction of the C949.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 1, 2025
Flights divert all the time, for a variety of reasons. However, this is definitely one of the more eye-catching diversions that weve seen in some time. American 787 flies from New York to Dallas in 12+ hours This incident happened yesterday (March 31, 2025), and involves American flight AA167, scheduled to fly from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (HND). The flight was operated by an eight-year-old Boeing 787-9 with the registration code N829AN.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 3, 2025
The photographers who flew on Aviation PhotoCrew’s mission on April 2nd were treated to an exquisite surprise when Starfighter Aerospace’s TF-104G unexpectedly appeared in their viewfinders, posing for a series of dramatic photographs. Starfighter Aerospace’s Chief Pilot, PierCarlo Chiacchi, took off from Cape Canaveral around 2:00 PM and rendezvoused with Aviation PhotoCrew’s Short SC.7 Skyvan.
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.
AV Web
APRIL 2, 2025
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk shared its 70th birthday with parent company Textron Aviations Top Hawk Program, which is celebrating its 10th. Top Hawk provides student pilots with an opportunity to learn to fly, and the Skyhawk is among the most popular trainers in the field. Since the launch of Top Hawk in 2015, Textron has placed close to fifty 172s with participating training organizations around the world.
Aerotime
APRIL 3, 2025
ITA Airways has received official approval to begin its integration into Star Alliance, following a decision by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB), which brings together the CEOs of its 25 member airlines. ITA Airways started its integration with the Lufthansa Group back in February 2025 , revealing more detailed plans for incorporating the newly acquired Italian airline into its global operations.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 2, 2025
Yesterday, United Airlines teased that it would announce new routes today. Well, the details have now been revealed , and there are some very cool additions however, theyre not all from the US. United boosts Pacific network with three new routes United will be launching flights to two new destinations in Asia and one new destination in Australia. Specifically, the Star Alliance carrier will fly to Adelaide, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 29, 2025
PRESS RELEASE The Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington is gearing up for a bumper birthday, as the popular attraction marks its fortieth birthday in 2025. The museum began in the 1980s at the derelict site near York, having been an RAF bomber base during World War II, but then abandoned. There were mountains of rubble from demolished buildings, every remaining building was full of broken glass and more than thirty years of undergrowth covered the paths and perimeter track where Halifax bombers had
Simple Flying
APRIL 2, 2025
When Emirates revealed yesterday that it would be branching out into the field of package delivery, many assumed that it was little more than a harmless April Fool's joke. After all, the UAE flag carrier did so with a rather implausible photograph depicting one of its Airbus A380s parked on a suburban street. However, the airline has since revealed that its announcement had more than an element of truth.
AV Web
MARCH 30, 2025
There’s a hotel near my place that I always recommend because it’s such a cool anomaly. Back in about 2007, the building took form as one of dozens of new condo projects spurred by an unprecedented boom in our area.It was an odd project in many ways. It was a few miles out of town with scant services nearby but the land was probably cheap and the demand for leisure and lifestyle properties was seemingly insatiable.
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.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 2, 2025
Air Frances impressive investment in its passenger experience is continuing, as the airline has today unveiled a refreshed lounge at its global hub. Air France Lounge Terminal 2E Hall K renovated, expanded On April 2, 2025, a new Air France Lounge has opened in Terminal 2E Hall K at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). I actually reviewed this exact lounge two years ago , and since then, it has undergone a renovation and expansion.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 31, 2025
The aviation community is one giant family. Despite how many licensed pilots, mechanics, dispatchers, and other countless ground support staff there are, everyone seems to be somehow connected. Aviation is a large but close-knit community. Those who fly are often led into the industry by those close to them, such as a parent, grandparent, or friend.
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