Aerotime

MARCH 31, 2025

A United Airlines Boeing 737 had a lucky escape after it struck a kite on its final approach to Washington-Reagan Airport (DCA) in the US capital. The incident involving the United Airlines aircraft and a kite occurred on Saturday, March 29, 2025, according to reports.

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Threshold Runway Airlines Airline 262

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

A Turkish Airlines flight en route from Istanbul to Taipei in Taiwan encountered severe turbulence shortly before it landed at Taipei. Passengers who were unable to continue their journey were provided with accommodation and alternative travel arrangements by the airline.

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Aerotime

APRIL 7, 2025

US low-cost airline Avelo Airlines has announced the opening of a new base at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in the US state of North Carolina. With the new base comes seven new nonstop routes for the airline, which operates a fleet of 20 Boeing 737s. Since taking flight on April 28, 2021, Avelo has flown more than 6.6

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Almost the entire flight appeared to be routine, until the plane was on approach to SFO. The path for the Asiana 777 with a low approach This incident brings back some memories Of course mistakes happen, and sometimes pilots will be a bit high or a bit low on approach.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Avia Solutions Group holds 11 Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) in countries all over the world and boasts a portfolio that includes names such as Avion Express, SmartLynx Airlines, KlasJet, AirExplore, BBN, Ascend Airways and Skytrans, among others.

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Approach Airlines Airline 294

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

After a flight lasting one hour and 15 minutes, HB-AZI landed on runway 09 just after midday, having flown just south of the airport to give those sitting on the right side of the cabin a good view of the airport and the center of London as it approached.

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Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

Wizz Air has gone to great lengths to emphasize that the plan also represents a different approach in its relationship with passengers. According to Yvonne Moynihan, Wizz Airs Corporate and ESG Officer , the Customer First Compass plan is a symbol of the airlines shift towards a more customer-centric culture.

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Approach Airlines Airline 304

Aerotime

JANUARY 28, 2025

It would open up a range of possible new routes for passengers while incentivising airlines to modernise their fleet from older to newer generation aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo, which are more fuel efficient, more environmentally friendly and quieter, said a spokesperson for the airport on January 27, 2024.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

A worker at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has been critically injured after the aircraft tug that he was driving was struck by the wing of an aircraft that had just landed and was approaching its assigned gate, causing the tug to overturn. The incident occurred at around 19:35 local time on Saturday, February 1.

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Aerotime

APRIL 9, 2025

Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has forecasted that the carrier is in for a strong northern summer season in 2025, as it released its latest traffic figures for March 2025. reduction of PLAYs overall capacity year-on-year, following the companys decision to lease one of its aircraft to GlobalX Airlines based in Miami, Florida.

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Aerotime

APRIL 8, 2025

Parts of the former EGYPTAIR Airbus A220-300 will also be used to help other global airlines that operate the aircraft type and are in need of repairs. The engines from the redundant A220-300 are also being leased by Azorra to Delta to support the airlines existing fleet.

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Approach Airlines Airline 289

Aerotime

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In December 2023, Ryanair carried 12.54 million passengers, up from 11.52 million passengers in the same month in 2022.

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Approach Airlines Airline 286

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet, operating Flight 5342 under American Airlines regional brand American Airlines, collided with a US Army Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on its final approach to Runway 33 at DCA.

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Aerotime

APRIL 23, 2025

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has unveiled a new dining experience to be rolled out across its fleet. According to an airline statement, Flavors by SAS will build on the foundation of the New Nordic by SAS concept, which was launched in 2017. Flavors by SAS represents the next step in the evolution of onboard dining.

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Approach Airlines Airline 243

Aerotime

MARCH 14, 2025

However, a significant asymmetry persists: EU pilots can still extensively operate in the UK, particularly on EU-registered aircraft, due to continued operational and tax-related considerations by many airlines. UK-licensed pilots now face substantial barriers when seeking to operate aircraft registered in the European Union.

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Approach Pilot Airlines Airline 242

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

They decided to add some discretionary fuel sufficient to be able to carry out a missed approach and still protect diversion fuel. A fuel emergency was declared and the aircraft subsequently landed below final reserve fuel after its second approach.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Qantas will then fly passengers to their nearest home domestic airport that the airline operates to at no cost. RELATED Qantas offers free rescue flights for Australian nationals fleeing Lebanon The post First of two Qantas 787 Lebanon repatriation flights approaches Cyprus appeared first on AeroTime.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 17, 2025

This transformation is fundamentally changing how airlines oversee their fleets, improve operational efficiency, and elevate the overall passenger experience. The data collected is then analysed using sophisticated algorithms and artificial intelligence to provide actionable insights for pilots, maintenance crews and airline management.

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Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

In a significant escalation of the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, Beijing has instructed its airlines to suspend all deliveries of Boeing aircraft, according to sources cited by Bloomberg News. The directive also includes halting purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The milestone comes as the airline prepares to retire its final Boeing 717 short-haul jet after well over 20 years of service. The first A220-300 flight departed its Melbourne (MEL) base at 09:41 local time for the relatively short 50-minute flight to Launceston Airport (LST) as QF1541, where it touched down at 10:37.

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Aerotime

APRIL 23, 2025

Air India is reportedly considering the potential acquisition of several Boeing 737 Max narrowbody airplanes, which remain undelivered to Chinese-based airlines amid ongoing tensions between the US Government and China. However, transferring aircraft between airline customers at relatively short notice is far from a simple process.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

SalamAir predicts that by adding the additional Airbus A320 aircraft the airline can meet its growth targets for the coming five-year period. “Our return to our Low-Fare approach has been highly successful, with full aircraft and more demand than we can meet,” said Adrian Hamilton-Manns, SalamAirs CEO.

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Approach Airlines Airline 284

Aerotime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

US carrier United Airlines took delivery of two 737 MAX jets plus one 787 during the month. The production rate was limited by US regulators following significant safety and quality issues that came to light following the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 door blowout in January 2024.

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Aerotime

MARCH 19, 2025

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators found that failures in the navigation system on a United Airlines flight from Lagos to Washington in January 2024 led to the autopilot disengaging on causing altitude excursions. At 00:31:14, a stick shaker activation was recorded.

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Final Approach Approach Airplanes Airlines 282

Aerotime

MARCH 7, 2025

In a statement released on March 6, 2025, the airline announced that this special livery is a playful, creative and story-packed homage to Switzerland that blends imposing structures with further famous landmarks and motifs of traditional arts and sports events. The airline mentioned that the liverys design elements are more than just images.

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Aerotime

MARCH 19, 2025

The incident on February 25, 2025, currently being investigated, saw a Flexjet Bombardier Challenger 350 cross runway 31C moments before a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 was due to land on the same runway at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). The cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) from both aircraft were overwritten.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, has announced its intention to withdraw a host of services from 10 regional airports across France should the French government carry out its plan to increase passenger taxes from those airports. The move would create 60 new jobs for the country’s economy, the carrier added.

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Approach Airlines Airline 294

Aerotime

JANUARY 29, 2025

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that it will cut 250 staff members from the company as part of a drive to lower costs and save the carrier 450 million ($467million). KLM confirmed that the 250 employees work in non-operational roles and the airlines Work Council and affiliated trade unions have been informed in advance.

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Approach Pilot Airlines Airline 256

Aerotime

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This integrated approach is expected to expedite the delivery of essential hybrid VTOL capabilities at significantly lower costs than traditional options. Archer has successfully raised $430 million in additional equity capital to support this defense initiative.

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Approach Airlines Airline 269

Aerotime

MARCH 17, 2025

Passengers traveling with German budget airline Eurowings from Dsseldorf in Germany to Troms in Norway were left unimpressed after an eight-hour journey that saw them landing back at the German airport from where they had originally departed.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The aircraft remained off the west coast of the Netherlands while heading north to prepare for the approach back into Schiphol. RELATED Southwest Airlines flight struck by gunfire at Dallas Love Field The post KLM Airbus A330 suffers bird strike departing Amsterdam damaging both engines appeared first on AeroTime.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In guidance issued by the Auckland-based carrier for the first half of its 2025 financial year (which ends on December 31, 2024), the airline stated that up to six of its A320neo family aircraft as well as four of its widebody Boeing 787s are currently out of service due to ongoing engine issues.

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Approach Airlines Airline 278

Aerotime

JANUARY 7, 2025

Air Transat pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have formally begun new contract negotiations with the airlines management. ALPA union represents more than 79,000 pilots at 42 US and Canadian airlines. “We have a collective agreement that dates back to 2015, said Bradley Small, Chair of Air Transat MEC.

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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.

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Approach Airlines Airline 119

Aerotime

JANUARY 20, 2025

However, Faury feels the approach is necessary to ramp up production as Airbus looks to deliver 75 narrowbody aircraft a month in 2027. RELATED ITA Airways joins Lufthansa as fifth network airline, 41% stake deal finalized The post Airbus helps suppliers with financial support to boost productivity: reports appeared first on AeroTime.

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Approach Airlines Airline 286

Aerotime

JANUARY 14, 2025

According to The Hindu, Akasa will end the financial year with 15 fewer deliveries than the airline planned for, after expecting 42 aircraft at that stage. Boeing deliveries plummeted in 2024, after a door plug separated from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 9 on January 5, 2024.

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Pilot Approach Jet Airlines 278

Aerotime

MARCH 11, 2025

41 years is a long time for an airline to refresh its branding, so the Asiana merger has given Korean Air the impetus to revisit its corporate image. The word Air’ has also been dropped, with the airlines name simply presented as Korean.

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