Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

The team at Boom Supersonic are determining whether a 12 th test flight of its XB-1 demonstrator is needed before undertaking its first attempt at breaking the speed barrier. On January 10, 2025, XB-1 reached speeds of Mach 0.95 during a 44-minute flight over the Mojave Desert with Chief Test Pilot Tristan Geppetto Brandenburg at the controls. The 11 th XB-1 test flight also saw the aircraft climb to 29,481 feet as it closes in on supersonic speeds.

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Cranky Flier

JANUARY 13, 2025

There are a handful of regional airlines that I’m always surprised to find still in business. There’s Mesa, of course, and yes, GoJet, but one of the biggest surprises of all is Air Wisconsin. And now, it just lost its only regional relationship with no replacement on the horizon. Survival is… going to be a challenge. Air Wisconsin started up flying commuter routes in the 1960s.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

Aviation authorities in South Korea have reported that seven out of 14 South Korean airports inspected to date have been found to have installed concrete structures similar to those involved in the recent fatal landing accident involving a Jeju Air Boeing 737,800, according to a preliminary inspection report released on January 13, 2024. On December 29, 2024, the Jeju Air flight from Bangkok made an emergency landing at Muan International Airport (MWX) without its landing gear extended which res

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 13, 2025

The Philippine Mars has made its way back to its home base for an engine replacement. The historic aircraft departed Sproat Lake three weeks ago on a journey to its new home at the Pima Air and Space Museum (PASM) in Tucson, Arizona. The planned route included stops in San Francisco and San Diego and an inland leg to an undisclosed desert lake. However, the journey hit a snag when the aircraft made an emergency landing in Patricia Bay on December 15.

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Airplanes 128

Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

The hybrid electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Horizon Aircraft has signed an agreement with a Chilean helicopter operator to lease five Cavorite X7 eVTOLs. On January 10, 2025, Horizon Aircraft announced that the company had signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Discovery Air Chile and expects to deliver the Cavorite X7s in 2028. According to Horizon, the Cavorite X7 provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional helicopters with twice the speed and up 75% lower operatin

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Pilot 286

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 13, 2025

Air France-KLM Flying Blue is one of the most useful frequent flyer programs for redeeming miles. Not only does the program have great award pricing for travel on Air France-KLM, but it also has lucrative award pricing for travel on partner airlines. Well, it appears that the Flying Blue program has just rolled out a significant devaluation when it comes to redeeming miles, particularly for travel on Air France-KLM, as flagged by Travel on Points.

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Airline Airlines 131

Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

FBI investigators are searching for the operator of a private drone that collided with a firefighting aircraft while it was helping to fight wildfires in Los Angeles, California. The Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper was struck on January 9, 2025, at 13:30, local time, while it was working to put out the massive Palisades fire. Erik Scott, Paramedic- Public Information Officer for Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), announced on X thatthe drone was not assigned to the Palisades fire suppression.

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Pilot 269

Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

Indian carrier IndiGo has begun the recruitment process for airport managers to be based at airports in London, Paris, and Amsterdam. The move comes ahead of the airlines launch of nonstop flights to Europe later in 2025 using Boeing 787-9s being leased from Norse Atlantic Airways. The much-anticipated launch of the new routes from India (expected to originate in Mumbai, the airlines main base) will see Indias fastest-growing airline serve London-Heathrow (LHR), Paris-Charles De Gaulle (CDG), an

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 13, 2025

In FBOs and online forums, many prospective airplane owners ask other pilots for aircraft recommendations. Oftentimes, the shopper specifies that they want to be able to carry multiple, full-sized adult passengers, access relatively short runways, and fly cross-countries at a reasonably quick speed. Faced with all of these simultaneous requirements, the aircraft type most often recommended as a true jack-of-all-trades is the legendary Cessna 182.

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Tail Airplanes General Aviation Runway 105

Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

South Americas LATAM Airlines Group has reported significant growth throughout its operations during 2024. The airline group flew 82 million passengers during the 12 months to December 31, 2024, a figure that represents an impressive 11% increase over that reported for 2023. According to a company statement, this result also represents the highest number of passengers transported in its history and showcases the companys dramatic return to strong growth since the end of the pandemic.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

One of India's fledgling airlines - Akasa Air - is keeping many of its pilots grounded due to disruptive production delays with the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft lineup.

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Pilot Airline Airlines 131

Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

Italy’s flag carrier ITA Airways has restarted direct nonstop flights to Tripoli, Libya, marking the first time a Western European airline has resumed services there after a 10-year suspension. On January 12, 2025, ITA Airways announced it will operate two direct flights each week from Romes Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) to Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport (MJI).

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Airline Airlines 269

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

An American Airlines flight attendant has been confirmed as one of the items of a deadly stabbing that took place in Denver, Colorado, over the weekend. The airline has now confirmed that longtime employee Celinda Levno, 71, was one of the victims of the attack, which took the life of another pedestrian and left two more wounded.

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Airline Airlines 128

Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has boosted its capacity in preparation for the busy Lunar New Years travel. At the end of December 2024, the carrier welcomed two new Airbus A321neo Airbus Cabin Flex ACF aircraft to its fleet. On January 8, 2024, the airline added four more A320-200 aircraft to serve travelers during the peak season of Lunar New Year.

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Airline Airlines 269

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 13, 2025

by Marty Steiner As America geared up for what became World War II, it established and built numerous military training bases. The aviation components of every service built their share. The Army Air Corps, and after June 30, 1941, the Army Air Forces, Naval and Marine Air as well as the Coast Guard all were active in this expansion. While many of these bases continue to exist today as military facilities of some form another, others became civilian airports or industrial parks.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

AirAsia Philippines and the Philippine Department of Tourism have entered a partnership with the aim of making the Philippines a more halal and Muslim-friendly destination. The Philippines Department of Tourism has recognized AirAsia Philippines as the first Muslim-friendly airline for offering Halal-certified meal options on all its domestic and international flights.

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Airline Airlines 264

Airline Geeks

JANUARY 13, 2025

Delta leaders say corporate policies around diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with sustainability, are critical to its business.

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Airlines Airline 125

Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

Italian helicopter group Leonardo is facing a $2.7 billion claim over the death of a Thai tycoon in 2018. Thai businessman and billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was the owner of Premier League team Leicester City from 2010 until his death in a helicopter crash in 2018. Srivaddhanaprabha, along with four other people, was onboard a Leonardo AW169 helicopter, with registration G-VSKP, on October 27, 2018.

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Tail Pilot Jet 252

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

Global Airlines has confirmed that its Airbus A380 has completed its first engine test runs while the aircraft is undergoing maintenance in Dresden, Germany.

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Airline Airlines 124

Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

According to data from compensation management company Skycop.com, nearly 218,000 departing flights in the EU, EEA and the UK were delayed by more than three hours or canceled, accounting for 1.5 percent of all departures. While this marks a slight improvement compared to 2023, the delays and cancellations translate to over 6 billion euros in potential compensation for affected passengers, with two-thirds of this amount usually remaining unclaimed.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

The first series of B-21 Raider test flights at Edwards Air Force Base in 2024 represent a major leap forward for United States military aviation. Since its unveiling in December 2022, the B-21 Raider has captured the worlds attention as the latest stealth bomber developed by Northrop Grumman. Named in honor of the Doolittle Raiders of World War II , the B-21 is the first sixth-generation aircraft ever developed.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 13, 2025

When a pilot transitions from an aircraft with a fixed-pitch propeller to one with a constant-speed propeller, they need to get their head around the manifold pressure gauge, what it does, and how to use it. Any online search will give you a lot of information on manifold pressure, much of it difficult to understand, and some is simply wrong. In this article, well step through manifold pressure starting from the basics and moving through to some interesting advanced knowledge that may save your

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AV Web

JANUARY 13, 2025

Police have arrested three people involved in two drone incidents related to aerial firefighting in Los Angeles. L.A. County Sheriff’s department did not release details of the circumstances of their arrest or whether either of the incidents involved the collision of a drone with a CL-415 waterbomber late last week. The specific charges have also not been released.

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Pilot 116

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

Drake, the globally renowned Canadian rapper, singer, and entrepreneur, is no stranger to the finer things in life. Among his collection of luxury possessions is a private jet, known to fans and aviation enthusiasts alike as Air Drake. This custom Boeing 767 cargo jet isn't child's play. It's a testament to his success and how luxury and functionality can coexist in aviation.

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Cargo Jet Airline Airlines 122

Airline Geeks

JANUARY 13, 2025

In the wake of the incident, the APFA says Denver layover hotels will be temporarily relocated from downtown to near the airport.

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Cabin Crew 107

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways operate between the Middle East and Australia. As previously known, Virgin Australia will join them later this year in close partnership with Qatar Airways.

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AV Web

JANUARY 13, 2025

The pilot of a Citabria survived its crash and entanglement with high tension power lines but later died when he fell 150 feet from the suspended aircraft. The mishap occurred Sunday afternoon about 2:30 p.m. local time near Batesville, Arkansas. Not many details were released by local authorities but White River Now reported the pilot was unhurt in the original accident.

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Pilot 105

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

For decades, Airbus has run a successful widebody program through its variety of competitive aircraft offerings. The A330, A340, A350, and A380 have collectively seen success with airline customers worldwide, solidifying the European aerospace firm as a dominant player in the global aviation industry.

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Airline Airlines 122

Aviation News

JANUARY 13, 2025

The worlds most advanced fighter jet provides unmatched lethality, survivability, and connectivity to America’s military and allies worldwide. With more than 1,000 F-35s delivered to.

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Jet 102

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

The United States is home to the world's four largest airlines (by fleet size) and the world's busiest airport ( Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ). It may not be home to the world's largest airport construction projects (as established airports are mostly being renovated rather than whole new airports being constructed). Still, there are plenty of examples of established airports receiving new terminals, new runways, and other improvements (with projects running into the billion

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Runway Airline Airlines 119

Thrust Flight

JANUARY 13, 2025

Flight instructors know that learning plateaus are a natural part of learning a new skill. Its happened to all of us at one point during our training. Youre progressing fine, until one day you just cant get it. Maybe its nailing the flare for landing, or maybe its reading a specific type of performance chart […] The post Help Flight Students Overcome Learning Plateaus appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Thrust 98

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

Commercial air travel has made enormous advances throughout recent years with the introduction of larger aircraft and the ability to carry more passengers. Airlines have already digitalized many procedures to accommodate the rapid influx of air travel and speed up processes. However, one area still seems to require improvement, causing rising frustration among frequent travelers and crew alike: boarding.

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Airline Airlines 119

Air Facts

JANUARY 13, 2025

The pros and the cons: Cirrus SR22 Air Facts Journal A note on the title: Last time I wrote about a particular airplane (the Cessna 210 ), I titled it Why I love it, why I hate it. In spite of my generally positive comments about the big Cessna single, some readers were outraged by the word hate. So, in an effort to be more precise (and avoid conflict in the comments), this edition focuses on pros and cons.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

The worlds largest airline by revenue is taking numerous initiatives to minimize its carbon footprint while optimizing fuel consumption. The airline is working with the government, OEMs, airport authorities, and local partners to develop innovative solutions and strategies to achieve industry-wide sustainability goals. The airline has made significant accomplishments in the last few years, some of which are discussed in this article.

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Airline Airlines 116

Aviation Bussiness News

JANUARY 13, 2025

The post 747 Nose Dives for the Runway appeared first on Aviation Business News.

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Runway 98

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

In a move to add capacity and price competition to the Tel Aviv - New York route, Arkia Israeli Airlines announced it is launching flights between Israel and the United States on February 8, 2025. The route is currently operated solely by national carrier El Al, and the lack of capacity for this important service has pushed prices sky-high.

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Airline Airlines 116

Airline Geeks

JANUARY 13, 2025

The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced plans Monday for safety reforms across the countrys aviation sector this year.

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