Aerotime

JANUARY 27, 2025

South Korean officials investigating the fatal Jeju Air crash have released a preliminary report suggesting that a bird strike may have been the primary cause. The six-page report was issued by South Koreas Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) on January 27, 2025. The initial findings show that both engines of the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, which crashed into a concrete localizer structure at Muan International Airport (MWX) on December 29, 2024, contained DNA from Baikal Teals,

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Airbus A330-800 is among the world's rarest commercial aircraft in service. Only eight have been made. While Airbus has one aircraft, three carriers fly just seven examples: Air Greenland (one aircraft), Kuwait Airways (four), and Uganda Airlines (two). In late 2024, Garuda Indonesia canceled its original order for four aircraft.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 27, 2025

Philippine Airlines announced that it will operate nonstop flights from Manila-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). The thrice-weekly flights will commence on March 30, 2025, using the carriers A321 aircraft with a capacity ranging from 168 to 199 seats. The flight will offer two classes, in business and economy.

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AV Web

JANUARY 27, 2025

An aerospace think tank says a shortage of Air Force fighter pilots is being compounded by a shortage of airplanes and threatens its combat readiness. The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies says the impact of the shortages is exacerbated by declining pilot experience, which is threatening pilot survivability as a whole. “The Air Force’s pilot corps is now too small and poorly structured to sustain a healthy combat force that can prevail in a peer conflict and meet the nation

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Aerotime

JANUARY 27, 2025

Norse Atlantic Airways has launched a new route between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Athens (ATH), Greece, expanding its transatlantic network. The new service demonstrates the airline’s commitment to offering new destinations for the US market, the carrier announced in a press release on January 25, 2025. We expect the uptake to be positive as we offer this budget-friendly route, opening up more transatlantic options for our customers and the opportunity to explore the anci

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Cranky Flier

JANUARY 27, 2025

The press release screamed it from the mountaintop : “Breeze Airways Announces First Full Quarter of Operating Profit in 4Q2024.” This is a big milestone for the airline which, up until now, has been wildly unprofitable. But we don’t know everything yet, so it’s hard to know just how good this news is for the airline. Today, we’re going to dig in and see what we can pick apart.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 27, 2025

Riyadh Airs first operational Boeing 787-9 performed its maiden flight in the Saudi carriers livery, between Riyadh-King Khalid International Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia, and Istanbul (IST) Turkey. This aircraft (registration HZ-RXX) was previously operated by Oman Air. Its main purpose is to perform crew training and familiarization flights as well as to as to support the airlines Air Operator Certificate (AOC), as the new Saudi carrier prepares for its commercial launch at some point in Q3 202

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Aerotime

JANUARY 27, 2025

SAS announced on January 27, 2025, that it plans to introduce Starlink inflight internet connectivity across its whole fleet. The Scandinavian airline will offer complimentary low-latency, high-speed internet service to all passengers. However, based on the carrier’s official announcement, it appears that passengers may need to register for the EuroBonus loyalty program first.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 27, 2025

In late 2023, Air Canada faced a major lawsuit over a gold heist that happened in Toronto , as the airline was accused of acting recklessly. Well, a judge has now ruled, and Id say the folks at Air Canada are probably pretty happy. Brinks sued Air Canada over Toronto Airport theft In April 2023, one of the biggest heists in Canadian history happened at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ).

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Aerotime

JANUARY 27, 2025

Avion Express, a member of the Avia Solutions Group family and the worlds largest ACMI provider, is a rapidly growing airline with a strong presence across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. As the company continues its expansion, it welcomes new pilots to join its multicultural team and grow alongside the organization. The ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) model is gaining recognition in the aviation industry, yet it remains unfamiliar to some pilots.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 27, 2025

As airlines throughout Asia-Pacific began the long road to post-pandemic recovery, the standout performer has been Singapore Airlines. Over the last two years, the full-service carrier has expertly added more capacity in a disciplined way, keeping the two closely matched to drive passenger load factors into the profitable zone.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 27, 2025

AeroTime is excited to welcome Ann Cederhall as our columnist. An instructor with IATA on Airline Distribution Strategy and with Aeroclass on Airline Retailing, Ann is a frequent speaker and panelist at industry events. She has authored numerous highly regarded articles and white papers in the travel industry press. As one of the owners of the consulting firm LeapShift , Ann brings an extensive track record of delivering business value in project and product management roles worldwide.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 27, 2025

It would appear that Emirates has plans to introduce an actually competitive business class hard product on its Boeing 777Xs. However, Im a bit confused by how weve gotten to this point. Emirates will debut new business class on Boeing 777X Executive Traveller met with Emirates President Tim Clark, and talked about the carriers future business class plans.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 27, 2025

Emirates announced that it will resume its flight operations to BeirutRafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Lebanon and Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Iraq from Dubai International Airport (DXB). The flights will recommence on February 1, 2025, after about four months of temporary suspension. In September 2024, Emirates announced it would suspend operations to Beirut and Baghdad due to conflict in the area following Israels invasion of Southern Lebanon.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 27, 2025

As Delta Air Lines proudly marks its centennial year, the celebration extends beyond its history and milestones. The airline emphasizes the vital role its employees play in the companys success. In a generous gesture of appreciation, Delta is distributing $1.4 billion in profit-sharing to its dedicated workforce, recognizing and rewarding the hard work of its team members.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 27, 2025

Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet announced that it signed an agreement with Czech flight training school F Air. Under the agreement, F Air will provide flight training for Vietjet pilot trainees at the airlines Aviation Academys (VJAA) Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) program in the Czech Republic. According to Vietjet, the training program adheres to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards and this will help develop highly skilled pilots for Vietnam’s aviation sector and the bro

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 27, 2025

Marriott Bonvoy seems to have raised award costs at some of its more expensive properties, which members certainly wont be happy about. Marriott Bonvoy devalues points at some properties For a few years now, Marriott Bonvoy hasnt published award charts. The program has dynamic award pricing the number of points required for a stay isnt strictly revenue based, but rather varies depending on a variety of factors.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 27, 2025

Dubais Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) is the largest and most ambitious aerospace hubs in the world today. Ambitious even by Dubais standards, the MBR Aerospace Hub is part of the larger Dubai South project, an urban development plan that aims to transform the area around Dubais Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) into a vast new city combining industrial, commercial and residential districts.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Learjet 35 is the most popular thus far. First released in 1973 it was the fastest medium-haul jet of its time. As of 2020, the Learjet 35's were the most sold Learjets compared to any other Learjet. Over 730 Learjet 35s were made, with about 400 still in service. The Learjet 35 was primarily used for Private aviation and for Military Transport , but it also made its mark in the film industry.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 27, 2025

We can now add yet another airline to the list of those rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi for passengers Scandinavian Airlines will offer free Starlink Wi-Fi Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has signed an agreement with SpaceX, to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet. Best of all, SAS plans to offer Starlink Wi-Fi for free for all members of its EuroBonus loyalty program (which is free to sign-up for), and members can connect with multiple devices.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Bell 427 stands out as a landmark in the evolution of commercial helicopters, showcasing a blend of innovation, efficiency, and practicality. Introduced by Bell Helicopter Textron in the late 1990s, the Bell 427 quickly gained recognition for its versatility and reliability. From corporate transport to emergency medical services, this twin-engine light helicopter carved a niche for itself in the aviation industry.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 27, 2025

Ive been obsessed with miles & points for around 20 years. I cant help but take a moment to reflect on just how much this hobby has changed over that time. Ive gotta be perfectly honest, this hobby isnt as fun as it used to be, and in some ways, getting amazing value is harder than before. But its not all bad news, and that negative perspective largely overlooks the ways in which this hobby has become much more lucrative than in the past.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 27, 2025

You may have noticed an alphanumeric code stenciled at the back of every aircraft, showing its unique registration code. These codes are part of the international system of registrations that keeps track of aircraft worldwide. The code is part of an international system of aircraft registrations that helps keep track of the tens of thousands of aircraft scattered worldwide.

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 27, 2025

On this day in aviation history, January 27, 1939, the Lockheed XP-38 made its first flight. Developed under great secrecy, the aircraft would become famous during WWII as the legendary Lockheed P-38 Lightning. In addition to this article, we have also covered the event in 2022 with an article contributed to us by Bryan Swopes: Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The XP-38 Lightning In 1937, the US Army Air Corps created two Circular Proposal projects (X-608 and X-609) through Lieutenants

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 27, 2025

Business travelers value flight schedules, airport services, cabin treatment, and frequent flyer programs, making them essential for major U.S. and global airlines. Due to this, business travelers often pay three or four times more than leisure travelers. To attract and retain these high-value customers, airlines have adjusted their fleet, schedules, seating, airport space, management, and strategies.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 27, 2025

In 2019, I had booked my first cruise in over a decade, and was really excited. Due to a combination of the ship being delayed, plus this little thing called coronavirus, that never did end up happening. However, Im now considering dipping my toe back in the water (no pun intended), and am considering booking one though Id love some thoughts from OMAAT readers?

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 27, 2025

When you first laid your eyes on the instruments inside an airplane, they probably went wide with a mixture of joy, confusion, and slight apprehension at the thought of having to learn how to read them. Luckily for you and me, they are specifically designed to be intuitive, requiring only a tiny amount of information to decipher. This article will explain the six primary instruments of every flight deck, often informally referred to as the six-pack.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 27, 2025

Wildfires are a growing concern in the United States, with increasing frequency and intensity threatening lives, property, and natural ecosystems. aerial firefighting has become an essential part of wildfire suppression strategies, offering the speed, precision, and versatility needed to battle these massive blazes. Various types of aircraft are designed or modified for firefighting, each serving a specific purpose in containing and extinguishing fires.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JANUARY 27, 2025

General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA), the ECS Group, has announced a new agreement between Thai VietJet and its subsidiary AVS GSA Thailand on the Bangkok (BKK) to Mumbai (BOM) route. The collaboration boosts Thai VietJets cargo capabilities, leveraging ECS Groups network and expertise to support the airlines growing presence in the international cargo market.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 27, 2025

China's Lunar New Year travel period, known as Chunyun in Chinese, is the world's largest annual migration of people that will see up to 9 billion domestic trips over a 40-day period. While the majority of travel takes place by road, air travel is still a significant part of the experience.

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Shuttleworth Collection will host the Summer Air Show 2025 on Saturday, 26 July 2025, at the Old Warden Aerodrome in Bedfordshire. The family-friendly event promises a relaxed atmosphere and a wide variety of attractions, catering to all interests. Aerial view of the D-Day Squadron’s visit in 2019 The aerial displays will feature breathtaking performances by both visiting and Collection aircraft, showcasing the history of aviation in action.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 27, 2025

In a tragic turn of events, an American Airlines airport ground handler lost their life while working on the ramp at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline continues to face delivery delays on 787 Dreamliner aircraft, including its 787-9s with new Flagship Suites.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 27, 2025

On January 20, Royal Air Maroc launched its longest regular non-stop service, from Casablanca to Beijing Daxiing. It is the one world carrier's only Asian route, excluding the Middle East. It is a resumption, as Morocco's flag carrier very briefly served China's capital before the pandemic. Its return came a day after Shanghai Airlines inaugurated Shanghai-Marseille-Casablanca flights.

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 27, 2025

Sen. Mike Lee floated abolishing the Transportation Security Administration in a recent social media post blasting the agency.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 27, 2025

During the 787s first few years of production, Boeings site in Everett, Washington was the only facility assembling the aircraft type. However, subsequent years would see a 2nd 787 facility established in South Carolina, with Boeing eventually moving to consolidate Dreamliner production there and end Everett-based 787 assembly.

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Aviation News

JANUARY 27, 2025

This contract adds to the numerous contracts the company has secured in recent years within the field of airborne self-protection solutions, spanning various countries, including.

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