Aerotime
MARCH 9, 2025
The Volocopter insolvency saga may not be over, just yet.Just days after laying off all of its entire staff and entering insolvency proceedings, the troubled German eVTOL developer may have found a new investor. German financial media outlet WirtschaftsWochehas reported that Austria-based, Chinese-owned Diamond Aircraft may be interested in acquiring Volocopter.
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
Delta Air Lines has been on something of a new route spree in recent months. Last week it announced new routes from its hub in Atlanta to Accra and Marrakech, and its first international route from its burgeoning focus city in Austin to Cancun. This is on top of its record transatlantic expansion that it announced in September last year and the 35 new routes that took off in December.
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Aerotime
MARCH 9, 2025
Saudi Arabias Public Investment Fund (PIF), the kingdoms sovereign wealth fund, may be interested in taking an equity stake in Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsia, Bloomberg reports. According to these reports, which have not been officially confirmed although appear to be based on comments from people familiar with the matter, the Saudi fund would invest close to US$100 million to get a 15% stake in Capital A, the parent company of the AirAsia group of airlines.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 9, 2025
Some passengers on a recent long haul Air India flight were in for a pretty crappy time, after their flight had to divert over clogged toilets. By all accounts, it sounds like the carriers handling of this situation was not impressive. Air India 777 returns to Chicago over clogged toilets This incident happened on March 5, 2025, and involves Air India flight AI126, scheduled to operate from Chicago (ORD) to Delhi (DEL).
Aerotime
MARCH 9, 2025
Italian aircraft maker Tecnam has signed a 90-aircraft commercial deal with US Aviation Academy, one of the largest flight training schools in North America. The US company has placed a firm order for 38 aircraft with an additional 52 options, to be confirmed in 2026-27. The order includes a mix of single-engine P2010 and twin-engine P2006T MKII aircraft, powered by Lycoming IO-360 and Rotax 912S3 engines, respectively.
AV Web
MARCH 9, 2025
A Maine start-up has hit 100 orders for a clean sheet amphibious forward-looking design that borrows a name and heritage from aviation’s Golden Age. Mallard Enterprises has sold 30 of its ME-1A twin turboprops to a South African start up regional airline JOLY. The capacious flying boat will carry 19 passengers 350 nautical miles at 250 knots in the regional airline configuration.
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
During a United States House of Representatives hearing titled America Builds: Air Traffic Control System Infrastructure and Staffing, stakeholders, including lawmakers, expressed their concerns about the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS), especially following the recent fatal and non-fatal high-profile accidents and incidents.
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Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the United States airspace. A key aspect of this responsibility is the training and oversight of air traffic controllers (ATCs), who are responsible for guiding aircraft safely during takeoff, flight, and landing. Becoming an air traffic controller involves a rigorous and demanding process that requires extensive training and certification.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 9, 2025
Saudi Arabia is investing an unprecedented amount of money in tourism, in an effort to diversify the economy away from oil. Ive been watching this with great interest. Not only have we never seen such a large investment in tourism, but so many of the countrys projects look downright outlandish, like theyre not even real. Will this investment pay off, and will Saudi Arabia actually see a huge increase in non-religious international tourism?
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
Spirit Airlines fans are steadfast in their loyalty towards the airline as it tries to stay above water. Following two failed merger attempts, one with Frontier and another with JetBlue, and the bankruptcy filing in November, Spirit is relying on its existing operations and loyal fans to stay aloft. Despite the airlines jeopardized future outlook, customer sentiment has been turning in favor of the airline.
AV Web
MARCH 9, 2025
Time has a way of speeding along, and my nephew Kermit, who used to hang around the airport with me as a kid, is now the father of two teenage sons. Neither of these youngsters seems to have the passion for flight that their dear old dad has. Kermit is a senior airline captain now after coming up through the ranks of the down-and-dirty general aviation community.
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
In March 2025, there are expected to be 736 airlines operating globally, flying to the world's 3,936 operational commercial airports. The average number of daily commercial flights is expected to reach 107,382. While much is written about the world's busiest international routes between two airports (like London Heathrow Airport to New York JFK Airport ), less is said about country pairings.
AV Web
MARCH 9, 2025
Robinson Helicopters has launched its first new design in 15 years and the R88 is the biggest Robinson ever. The new $3.3 million aircraft was unveiled Sunday ahead of Verticon, formerly Heli-Expo which is being held in Dallas this week. The R88 will carry up to 10 people (eight in the back, two in the pilot seats) but its configuration can be quickly changed to take a variety of different loads. “The highly configurable R88 is designed for a variety of missions, including aerial firefight
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
For Emirates President Tim Clark, the Airbus A350-1000 is of interest according to a March 7 Aviation Week report. As Airbus is reluctant to restart the A380 production line and Boeing has problems preparing to deliver Boeing 777X aircraft, the A350-1000s 480 maximum seating capacity coupled to fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce Trent engines and 16,482 km (10,241) range make the A350-1000 interesting.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 9, 2025
During my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I flew Cathay Pacifics Airbus A321neo business class on the 2hr50min flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN). I was looking forward to this flight, as it was my first time flying a Cathay Pacific narrow body aircraft. The A321neo is a fairly recent addition to Cathay Pacifics fleet, though over time itll become an increasingly popular aircraft for the airline.
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
The McDonnell Douglas/Boeing F-15 family of air-superiority/multirole fighter jets has been in production for half a century. It appears that the Eagle's production will continue for another decade before finally coming to an end in the mid-2030s. Boeing has delivered 66 F-15 models over the last six years at an average rate of 11 per year, far below the peak of around 130 aircraft in 1979.
AV Web
MARCH 9, 2025
When Xyla Foxlin visited her gynecologist for the routine replacement of her IUD it set off a chain of events that ultimately led to her being found medically unfit to continue flying her beloved Cessna 140. She’s harnessing her considerable talent as a social media influencer and YouTuber to draw attention to the plight of thousands of pilots with treatable or even curable mental health issues who dare not be honest about their conditions for fear that what’s happened to her might h
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
For those who prioritize space and luxury in private aviation, cabin size is a key factor. Larger cabins offer more room for comfort, customization, and onboard amenities, making long-haul travel a seamless and enjoyable experience. From high-end business jets to VIP airliners, private aviation has evolved to offer some of the most spacious aircraft interiors available today.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 9, 2025
On this day in aviation history, March 9, 1949, the Avro Shackleton made its maiden flight. As World War II drew to a close, the Royal Air Force recognized the urgent need for a dedicated maritime patrol bomber. The introduction of snorkels on German U-boats allowed them to remain submerged for extended periods, making detection and engagement increasingly difficult.
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
As well as being the largest 'triple-seven' aircraft currently in commercial service, the Boeing 777-300ER is also the best-seller in the family, accounting for 833 of the series' 1,742 deliveries (47.8%) according to the manufacturer's data. Despite being older than next-generation Boeing widebodies such as the 787 'Dreamliner,' the 777-300ER remains widely used today, on some seriously long sectors.
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 9, 2025
For many students, high school is a time of discovery, growth, and preparation for the future. Its a period filled with academic challenges, extracurricular activities, and career planning. While many students are focused on sports, music, or college prep courses, an increasing number are taking their ambitions to the skiesliterallyby beginning flight training.
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is among the best connected hubs in the United States. The airport serves as a major hub for both Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, and is also the largest base for hybrid carrier JetBlue Airways. Given it serves New York City, the largest city and one of the largest business centers in the United States, there is high travel demand for New York from destinations across the country and world.
All Plane
MARCH 9, 2025
New episode of the podcast Marc Allen, CEO of American hybrid-electric aircraft developer Electra, and Tomislav Lang, founder of new generation on-demand regional airline Flyvbird, have been on the podcast sharing their views about the importance for sustainable aviation startups, to focus on realistic projects that can deliver tons of value if implemented correctly.
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
The Saab 2000, a high-speed turboprop airliner, stands as a testament to Swedish engineering and innovation. Developed by Saab in the early 1990s, the aircraft was designed to meet the growing demand for a regional airliner that could offer jet-like performance while retaining the efficiency of turboprop engines. The Saab 2000 first took to the skies on March 26, 1992, and entered commercial service in September 1994.
Aircorps Aviation
MARCH 9, 2025
The post Winter 2025 Piper L-4H Grasshopper Update appeared first on AirCorps Aviation.
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
Portland International Airport (PDX) is the largest airport in Oregon, serving nearly 18 million passengers annually. The airport serves direct flights throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. It is one of the major hubs for Alaska Airlines. Based on data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company, this article explores Portlands longest routes this month.
AV Web
MARCH 9, 2025
Almost half of respondents have been distracted in the cockpit by a non-aviation device but almost as many don’t allow it. The post Last Week’s Poll Results: All Or Nothing appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
Envoy Air , a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines , operates a hub at one of the United States' biggest and busiest airports, Chicago OHare. The regional brand, American Eagle has a large presence at the hub with around 450 daily flights to more than 120 destinations. The regional carrier primarily serves as a feeder network, connecting passengers at O'Hare to other American Airlines services both domestically and internationally.
AV Web
MARCH 9, 2025
Poll: Is Pilot Discipline Too Lax? Poll: Is Pilot Discipline Too Lax? Yes. Flying is unforgiving and so should be the regs. About right for safety and deterrence Should be more emphasis on training Tough penalties don't work The post Poll: Is Pilot Discipline Too Lax? appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
Condor operates a fleet of eight Boeing 757s and flies them from German cities to leisure destinations in and around Europe. With Jet2 retiring its 757s in January 2025, Condor is now one of the final Boeing 757 operators in Europe. It operates a model that bridges legacy airline and low-cost business models creating its own hybrid operation. Condor uses its brand-new widebody A330neos to fly to multiple long-haul destinations , while the Boeing 757s are mostly tasked with serving routes to cont
The Aviationist
MARCH 9, 2025
The LC-130H Skibird polar transport is largest tactical aircraft in the world capable of landing on snow and ice using skis. On Mar. 5, 2025, an LC-130H Hercules of the 109th Airlift Wing successfully landed on a frozen lake during Operation Nanook-Nunalivut in Inuvik, Canada, marking the first time in the history of the New […] The post LC-130H Skibird Of the 109th Airlift Wing Lands on Freshwater Ice In Canada for the First Time appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
Despite recent economic tensions between Canada and the United States of America, Porter Airlines still claims that Canadians are willing to travel to the United States. Despite various trends involving canceling US vacations and avoiding goods produced in the United States, the airline has yet to see a significant drop in demand for flights to America.
The Aviationist
MARCH 9, 2025
The B-52, currently deployed to the UK for BTF 25-2, practiced operational coordination and communication with Israeli F-35Is and F-15Is to deter regional threats. A U.S Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber and Israeli Air Force (IAF) F-15I Raam and F-35I Adir fighters conducted a joint training exercise over the Arabian Peninsula in the U.S. CENTCOM […] The post USAF B-52 Stratofortress Flies with Israeli F-35Is and F-15s in Joint Training Over Middle East appeared first on The Aviationi
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
Very Light Jets ( VLJ ) have revolutionized private aviation by offering a balance of affordability, efficiency, and convenience. These compact business jets appeal to small businesses, individual owners, and charter operators who require the speed and comfort of a private jet without the high operational costs associated with larger aircraft.
The Aviationist
MARCH 9, 2025
VMFA-214s F-35s have deployed to Japan in place of long-running F/A-18 Hornet detachments, which reinforce the U.S. Marine Corps squadrons permanently based in the region. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214 (VMFA-214) and its F-35B Lightning IIs, which it began operating in March 2022, will augment MCAS Iwakunis Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12) which already comprises […] The post F-35s Take Over Rotational U.S.
Simple Flying
MARCH 9, 2025
As a Canadian, this writer has heard it said that when someone has a near-inconceivable amount of wealth, they have "Oprah money". Whether this is just a locally used phrase in Canada or something more widespread, it is undoubtedly sure that Oprah Winfrey has amassed enough wealth, through media production and ownership, among other things, to be able to afford more or less anything she wants.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 9, 2025
PRESS RELEASE The Royal Air Force Museum is delighted to announce it has been awarded a 650k grant from the Wolfson Foundation for the Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Midlands Development Programme. This ambitious project will deliver a major regional engagement program, alongside a site transformation. A new immersive exhibition will explore the critical role of the RAF since 1980 to today, imagining how the service will adapt in the future as it delivers 24/7 Air, Space and Cyber defense.
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