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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Approach Knot Pilot 345

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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Airlines Airline Pilot Approach 170

Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

Low-cost carrier Ryanair is calling for passengers to be limited to two alcoholic drinks at the airport before their flight as the airline highlights the cost of diverting the plane for unruly behavior. On January 13, 2025, Ryanair said that it was time that EU authorities take action to limit the sale of alcohol at airports. We fail to understand why passengers at airports are not limited to 2 alcoholic drinks (using their boarding pass in exactly the same way they limit duty free sales), as th

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Airlines Airline 282

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 272

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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Airlines Airline 132

Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) has ended a record-breaking 2024 with passenger figures soaring past the airports previous highest figure set in 2019. Additionally, the airports terminals saw their highest-ever month in December 2024, with over seven million travelers using the airport throughout the holiday month. With numbers of passengers boosted by Christmas and New Year travel, 7,075,000 travelers used the airport in December 2024, a figure which represents an increase of 5.6% over the same m

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Cargo Lift Runway Airline 232

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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Airlines Airline 272

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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Airlines Airline 124

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 222

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 Airlines Airline 124

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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Cockpit Runway Jet Airline 236

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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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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Jet Airlines Airline 222

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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Altimeter Knot Pilot Airplanes 98

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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Airlines Airline 226

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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Airlines Airline 122

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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Cargo Airlines Airline 216

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a major international airport located around 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, is one of America's most important air travel gateways. The facility covers over 7,600 acres and serves as the city's primary transportation hub, with non-stop services to more than 240 destinations across the globe each day.

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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 162

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

Paper boarding passes may soon be something of the past. Recently, Tony Douglas , the CEO of Saudi Arabian airline startup Riyadh Air , remarked that the airline will not be offering printable boarding passes as an option. In fact, Douglas believes that paper boarding passes will be gone in three to five years. In reality, this is not a radical statement, as most airlines these days are swapping from paper to digital technology as the most commonly utilized form of boarding pass.

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Airlines Airline 110

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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Airlines Airline 144

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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Airlines Airline 113

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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Airlines Airline Weather 130

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

European low-cost carrier Ryanair continues to call for EU authorities to limit passengers at airports to two alcoholic drinks in the same way they limit duty-free sales. This comes after a disruptive passenger cost the airline over $18,200.

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Airlines Airline 113

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 95

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

Air Canada is the largest carrier in Canada. The airline boasts a robust schedule across the North American country and beyond to destinations in Europe, Asia, and South America. Though its international network and presence lag behind those of its American competitors, the airline plays an important role in connecting its home nation to the world.

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Airlines Airline 111

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 87

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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Airlines Airline 108

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 71

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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Airlines Airline 111

Aviation Bussiness News

JANUARY 13, 2025

Air India has awarded cargo and ground handling contracts to SATS and its wholly-owned subsidiary Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at multiple airports across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. The airline renewed 11 contracts and awarded 14 new contracts after a global tendering process, significantly expanding its partnership with SATS and WFS.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 69

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian announced the airline's partnership with Uber at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. On stage with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, Bastian announced the company's new partnership, which will end the airline's eight-year partnership with Lyft.

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Airlines Airline 110

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 69

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

Passing through security at an airport can, at times, be a slightly frustrating experience. It seems inevitable there is someone in the line at security who has not paid attention to the guidance and regulations given both by the airlines and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) , or possibly assumes those rules do not apply to them.

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Airlines Airline 109

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 52

Simple Flying

JANUARY 13, 2025

The United States Marine Corps is the world's second-largest operator of the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet (after the United States Air Force). While the US Navy has upgraded its F/A-18 Hornets to F/A-18 Super Hornets, the Marines are looking to replace their legacy Hornets with the F-35B and smaller numbers of F-35Cs. The new F-35s are also replacing the remaining McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) AV-8B Harrier II jump jets.

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Jet 108