Aerotime

APRIL 7, 2025

Saudi-owned aircraft lessor AviLease announced that it has closed a deal to place eight Airbus A320neo aircraft with Turkish Airlines. Although the agreement was made public on April 7, 2025, two of these aircraft have already been delivered to the airline. The remaining six are scheduled to be delivered over the course of 2025. No further details have been disclosed about this transaction, other than the fact that the leasing agreements are for the long term.

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Airline Airlines 241

AV Web

APRIL 7, 2025

Saudi Arabia has become the latest country to show interest in a joint U.K., Italy and Japan effort to build a sixth generation fighter within the next 10 years. The Global Combat Air Programme is a three-way split between BAE Systems in the U.K., Leonardo of Italy and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to develop the plane. All would have an equal share and no single country would control the program.

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Payload Airplanes 145

Aerotime

APRIL 7, 2025

A small single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing in the middle of a busy highway in Garuva, located in the north of Santa Catarina, Brazil, narrowly avoiding moving cars and trucks. The incident occurred on April 5, 2025, at 11:50 local time, at kilometer 15 of Highway 40, which runs from Braslia to Rio de Janeiro. The aircraft, a Flyer Pelican 500BR registered as PU-FAI, was carrying two people the pilot and the owner of the aircraft.

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Pilot 278

Simple Flying

APRIL 7, 2025

Through its venture capital arm, Alaska Airlines is investing in the development of next-generation simulators that will help make pilot training more efficient. These full-motion Boeing 737 VR simulators are expected to be part of the airlines future flight simulator training programs, subject to proper development and necessary approvals.

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Pilot Airline Airlines 115

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. The opening of the new base will see the airline commencing operations at its eighth base. Avelo already serves 55 cities spanning 23 states, as well as Puerto Rico and four international destinations including the Bahamas, Jamaica, Mexico,

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Airline Airlines Stability Approach 242

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 7, 2025

US ultra low cost carrier Avelo Airlines is expanding its business model, with a new kind of charter flying (thanks to Ed for flagging this). Avelo will operate deportation flights from Mesa Avelo Airlines has announced that it has signed an agreement with the US Department of Homeland Securitys Immigration Control and Enforcement agency, to carry out deportation flights.

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Airline Airlines Stability 119

Aerotime

APRIL 7, 2025

Riyadh Air, the new Jeddah-based full-service airline, revealed on Monday, April 7, 2025, that it has finally received its Air Operators Certificate (AOC) from the countrys aviation authorities. The carrier says it will now begin its final preparations to start regular scheduled passenger flights later in 2025. In a statement issued by Saudi Arabias General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the issuance of the AOC confirms Riyadh Airs full compliance with Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulati

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Cargo Airline Airlines 232

Aerotime

APRIL 7, 2025

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to launch direct services between Manilas Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) in Vietnam starting July 1, 2025. The two-hour and 40-minute flight will have an initial schedule of three times per week. Da Nang will be Philippine Airlines third destination in Vietnam, with the other two being Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh, and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi.

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Airline Airlines 237

Simple Flying

APRIL 7, 2025

A typical takeoff on an airliner looks something like this - the pilot-flying (PF) lines up their jet on a runway, and the pilot-monitoring (PM) receives clearance from the tower controller to depart. The PF advances the throttles slowly and checks the engine gauges to ensure that both motors are stable. Once this is confirmed, the PF hits the TOGA (Take-Off/Go Around) switch, propelling the aircraft down the runway while the PM watches the instruments.

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Clearance Runway Pilot Jet 111

Aerotime

APRIL 7, 2025

Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has finalized an order for six long-range A350-1000s and three single-aisle A321neo aircraft, completing a deal first revealed by the airline in March 2025. With these new orders, EVA Airs total aircraft backlog will now include 24 A350-1000s and 18 A321neo aircraft, Airbus announced in a statement on April 7, 2025. Both the A350-1000 and A321neo set a high standard in their respective categories, said Clay Sun, President of EVA Air.

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Airline Airlines 237

Simple Flying

APRIL 7, 2025

In conjunction with the start of the 2025 IATA summer schedule, British Airways has relaunched two routes that it had not served in several years. Flying out of its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), the UK flag carrier and one world founding member has regained connectivity to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Malaysia and Shota Rustaveli International Airport (TBS) in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Aerotime

APRIL 7, 2025

Latvian carrier airBaltic has parted ways with CEO Martin Gauss following a shareholder meeting and will be replaced for now by the current CCO Pauls Cltis. airBaltic confirmed the move on April 7, 2025, in a press release, reassuring passengers that the decision will not impact operations, and that the airline remains a strategically important enterprise for Latvia, its majority shareholder.

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Airline Airlines Stability 217

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 7, 2025

The Vintage Flying Museum in Fort Worth, Texas is home to the Commemorative Air Force Night Mission A-26B Invader (s/n41-39427/N240P). This aircraft has been under extensive maintenance for about three years, and the squadron is eager to get Night Mission back in the air and to the airshow circuit very soon. Vintage Aviation News last visited the hangar in late 2023 with an update on the restoration project which can be read HERE.

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Hangar Runway 116

Aerotime

APRIL 7, 2025

An ambulance helicopter crashed into the sea off the coast of Tsushima, Japan, killing three of the six people on board, the Japan Coast Guard has announced. The Eurocopter EC-135 helicopter registered JA555H, operated by SGC Saga Aviation for medical evacuations, was transporting one patient from Tsushima Airport (TSJ) to Fukuoka city. On board were an elderly female patient in her 80s, along with her caretaker, a pilot, a mechanic, a doctor, and a nurse.

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Pilot 193

Simple Flying

APRIL 7, 2025

When it comes to the pollution emitted by modern aviation operations, a heavy emphasis is placed on carbon emissions, with airlines around the world looking to get these down to a net-zero level by 2050. However, this isn't the only kind of pollution that operators of commercial aircraft have to take into consideration. Indeed, noise pollution also plays a key role in dictating decision-making processes.

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Airline Airlines 105

Aerotime

APRIL 7, 2025

Ryanair has unwittingly found itself embroiled in a geopolitical war of words over its flights that operate from Madrid in Spain and the island of Lanzarote to the disputed territory of Western Sahara in Africa. The low-cost airline, along with Transavia France from Paris, operates services to the airport in Dakhla, Western Sahara a former Spanish colony largely controlled by Morocco but claimed to be an independent state for decades by the Algeria-backed Polisario Front.

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Airlines Airline 165

Simple Flying

APRIL 7, 2025

One of the worlds largest airlines, Emirates, offers an Executive private aircraft service onboard its customized Airbus A319 aircraft. The aircraft is configured with luxury seating for up to 19 passengers, allowing a tailored experience for those who wish to travel with Emirates Executive. The range of the aircraft enables customers to choose their origins and destinations within an eight-hour flight route.

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Jet Airline Airlines 98

Aerotime

APRIL 7, 2025

Animawings is a relatively new arrival to the Eastern European air travel market. This privately-owned young Romanian airline, which launched in 2018 as a charter operator backed by Aegean Airlines, is still rather small. According to the ch-aviation database , as of April 2025, the carrier had four aircraft, two A320s and two A220-300s, but it has plans to grow significantly in the coming years.

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Airline Airlines 198

Simple Flying

APRIL 7, 2025

In the 1980s, Delta Air Lines opened its hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, sponsoring two terminals and 22 gates in the process. Throughout the years, the airline has shown a strong commitment to the base, establishing Delta Connection routes and investing $550 million in the infrastructure.

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Airline Airlines 97

Aerotime

APRIL 7, 2025

Emirates has joined the Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC), the Dubai-based carrier announced on April 7. 2025. The ACC aims to unlock the circular economy for aviation, and the airlines participation will contribute to the continued growth of the ACC as it aims to accelerate supply chain decarbonization through high-value circularity. The Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC) is a network of organizations committed to building a circular economy for the aviation industry.

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Airline Airlines 163

Simple Flying

APRIL 7, 2025

This week, the world's media will be descending on the city of Hamburg in northern Germany for the 2025 Aircraft Interiors Expo. Running from April 8th to April 10th, AIX is one of the most important events of the year for individuals and companies involved in the business of aircraft interiors. This is exemplified by the fact that, tomorrow, the Crystal Cabin Awards ceremony is taking place.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 7, 2025

Youve gotta hand it to Emirates for constantly one-upping itself when it comes to the little details of inflight service in first class Emirates first class flight attendants get white gloves Youll often hear the term white glove service to refer to service that shows a high level of care. But Emirates has literally just introduced white glove service in first class.

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Airline Airlines 89

Simple Flying

APRIL 7, 2025

In case you havent heard - and we definitely wouldnt expect non-Canadians to know - a federal election is underway in Canada at the time of making this video. Announced on March 23rd, this election will officially take place not too long from now - on April 28th, 2025. With this in mind, we thought we would take a look at the campaign aircraft flying across the nation.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 7, 2025

Some premium American Express cards are known for the credits that they offer with select partners, which makes up a large part of the value proposition of these cards. Along those lines, some changes have just been revealed regarding the credits on The Business Platinum Card from American Express , and for most people, the updates will be bad news.

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AV Web

APRIL 7, 2025

Five people aboard a HondaJet were hospitalized after the plane went off the end of the runway at North Bend-Southwest Oregon Regional Airport and into Coos Bay. The extent of their injuries was not immediately released. It was the latest in what seems to be an unusual number of Hondajet overruns. According to Aviation Week , this was the ninth overrun by the type in the last two years.

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Runway 63

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 7, 2025

Theres a leadership change coming to Spirit Airlines, or whatever is left of it Spirit Airlines management changes effective immediately Theres a major shakeup in Spirit Airlines management as of today, Monday, April 7, 2025. Most significant is that CEO Ted Christie will be stepping down effective immediately. He has been at the airline for 13 years, and has been CEO since 2019.

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Airline Airlines 81

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 7, 2025

Among the nearly 3,000 Cessna Skymaster twins that were manufactured between 1963 and 1982, fewer than 200 were equipped with fixed landing gear. Known as the Cessna model 336 Skymaster, this was the first version of the type, and the example shown here is available on Aircraft For Sale for $99,000. Designed around the concept of centerline thrust, Cessna developed the Skymaster to provide a safe alternative to existing twins.

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Thrust Transponder Airplanes Pilot 78

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 7, 2025

When flying, Im a window seat guy, for a variety of reasons (not the least of which is that looking out the window never gets old for me). In this post, I want to briefly talk about the etiquette regarding accessing the aisle when seated in a window seat (or middle, I suppose), because Im curious how many OMAAT readers have a different take Mutual obligations of aisle & window seat passengers Some people prefer aisle seats because they want control of access to the aisle, and dont want to be

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Drag Airplanes Pilot Airlines 77

Aerotime

APRIL 7, 2025

Aviation Festival Americas returns to Miami on May 14-15, 2025, for its biggest and most innovative year yet! This year, AFA is set to reimagine the aviation experience, bringing together key decision-makers and industry pioneers to explore the latest advancements transforming air travel. 2025 will feature: A focused agenda of targeted tracks, covering AI, sustainability, customer experience, and more Expanded 1:1 networking opportunities with senior executives from leading airlines and airports

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Airline Airlines 130

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 7, 2025

Delta Air Lines has been investing a lot in its lounge network lately, including expanding the network of Delta Sky Club locations, plus opening Delta One Lounges. The airline is now opening its newest Sky Club , and its long overdue, if you ask me, despite being the eighth one at the airport. Basics of the new Delta Sky Club Atlanta Airport As of April 8, 2025, a new Delta Sky Club is opening at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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Ceiling Airlines Airline 81

Simple Flying

APRIL 7, 2025

Southwest Airlines has nominated five Elliot Investment Management (Elliott) appointed board members for re-election during its upcoming annual meeting in May.

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Airline Airlines 122

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 7, 2025

The IHG One Rewards program has dynamic award pricing, as is the case with many hotel loyalty programs nowadays. That means the program doesnt have an award chart thats updated when pricing changes, and as a result, it can be hard to keep track of devaluations. That being said, it does look like something has just changed IHG One Rewards seemingly devalues points As noted in this FlyerTalk thread , IHG One Rewards has increased award costs at many of its top properties.

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Approach 74

Simple Flying

APRIL 7, 2025

As part of Delta Air Lines' latest international expansion , it plans to return to Grenada (last served in 2020) andmost notablybegin its first-ever flights to St Vincent. Both will be flown from Atlanta, the carrier's busiest hub and the world's busiest airport. Delta will inaugurate service to the two Caribbean destinations in December when it plans to fly to 26 airports across the region.

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Airline Geeks

APRIL 7, 2025

The airline which began scheduled service in 2021 says it inked a new contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Airline Airlines 121

Simple Flying

APRIL 7, 2025

EVA Air, which had already added more than a dozen Airbus A350-1000 and A321neo aircraft in January 2024, announced another order for the same type of aircraft, including six A350-1000 and three A321neos.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 7, 2025

Platinum Fighter Sales has recently listed a truly unique P-51 MustangN51Tone of the few surviving Mustangs adorned in a civilian paint scheme. The P-51 Mustang, an iconic fighter aircraft of World War II, has a storied history, with many examples still soaring decades after their wartime service. N51T is no exception, having undergone numerous modifications, ownership changes, and airshow appearances that have cemented its place in aviation history.

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Annual Inspection 105

Simple Flying

APRIL 7, 2025

In 1980, the United States Air Force began preparations for a daring rescue mission that would demand more from the venerable C-130 Hercules than ever before. The missions name was Operation Credible Sport, and the goal was to put the big Herk down right in the middle of a soccer stadium. The missions objective was to rescue American hostages being held in Tehran, Iran.

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