Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 15, 2025

On March 15, 1960, the Convair B-58 Hustler officially entered service, marking a major milestone in Cold War aviation. Designed to meet the U.S. Air Forces need for a supersonic strategic bomber, the Hustler was built for speedable to get in, deliver its payload, and exit quickly. Convairs signature delta-wing design, also seen on its F-102 Delta Dagger, gave the aircraft its distinctive futuristic look.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

When traveling through airports in Europe or Asia , you may have noticed that some airport terminals feature sleek, modern glass jet bridges connecting passengers to their planes. These structures allow natural light to flood in, creating a more open, aesthetically pleasing experience. However, glass jet bridges are rare in the United States. Instead, most American airports use traditional enclosed jet bridges made primarily of metal and composite materials.

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 15, 2025

What Happened to Southwest Airlines? A Deep Dive Into Its Decline – Fodor’s Travel Former Southwest employee Scott Laird did his own deep dive into the decline of Southwest for his role writing for Fodor’s, and I chimed in with some of my thoughts as well. Southwest Will Begin Charging for Checked Bags, Ending a Popular Policy – The New York Times In its article on Southwest’s policy changes, The New York Times quoted this website.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

The phrase Dollar Ride can be traced back to the turn of the 20th century in the legacy of the barnstormer pilots who flew in remote corners of the United States at the dawn of Americas foray into flight. These early aviation pioneers would offer rides in their planes to anyone who paid a buck a ride and briefly let them take the controls when they were in the air.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 15, 2025

I cant say that Im terribly surprised, but Delta Air Lines will be canceling one of its long haul routes as of late 2025, as flagged by @xJonNYC. Delta will stop flying to French Polynesia In December 2022, Delta launched a seasonal, 3x weekly flight between Los Angeles (LAX) and Papeete (PPT), in French Polynesia. The flight has been operating with the following schedule: DL119 Los Angeles to Tahiti departing 11:40AM arriving 6:40PM DL118 Tahiti to Los Angeles departing 8:40PM arriving 7:20AM (

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

The Airbus Corporate Jet 350 (ACJ350) represents a remarkable achievement in the world of private aviation, offering a harmonious blend of cutting-edge aerospace technology, lavish comfort, and bespoke design. Derived from the A350 XWB platform, which is renowned for its efficiency, performance, and range, the ACJ350 takes the luxury jet experience to unprecedented levels.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 15, 2025

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! Ive been trying to recover from jet lag from my Japan trip, and am at home spending time with my family, and have a lot of trip reports to catch up on! On the points & travel front, this week Southwest completely transformed its business model, Korean Air unveiled its rebranding and plans to invest in the passenger experience, Uniteds CEO had some noteworthy comments about the industry, Spirit exited bankruptcy protection, and more.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 15, 2025

Im a big fan of coffee I drink a lot of it at home, and enjoy it even more when traveling. Along those lines, we havent seen airlines do much to innovate coffee service in economy. However, one European carrier is testing something very cool, and I hope the trial proves successful. Eurowings innovative coffee cart is awesome A Fly Guys Cabin Crew Lounge reports on a new concept that German ultra low cost carrier Eurowings is currently trialing.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

The Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' family is a staple of modern long-haul travel, with almost 1,200 examples of the type having been delivered since it entered service more than a decade ago. With three different variants to suit varying loads and ranges, the 787 has become ubiquitous at the world's major intercontinental hub airports, and faithfully serves both full-service and low-cost carriers.

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Ask the Pilot

MARCH 15, 2025

March 14, 2025 TWO THINGS jumped to mind as I watched the footage last week of the American Airlines jet in Denver, its engine on fire, passengers evacuating onto the wing. The first thing was the recklessness of the people who brought their carry-ons with them as they evacuated. Fewer things are more stupid, or more dangerous, particularly when there’s a fire.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

What are the oldest US airports still in operation? The first crewed lighter-than-air flight took place in 1783 in France , and during the Civil War, the Union Army even established the Balloon Corps. The Wright Brothers achieved the first heavier-than-air, sustained, powered flight in 1903. After that, there was an explosion of manned powered aircraft and these needed places to operate from.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 15, 2025

For the last portion of my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I had the chance to check out the Delta One Lounge New York (JFK), prior to my Delta One 767 business class flight to Los Angeles (LAX). The Delta One Lounge concept debuted in mid-2024, with the JFK location being the first. Delta waited a long time to get into the game of operating premium lounges and competing with American Flagship Lounges and United Polaris Lounges , but my gosh, the airline knocked it out of the park.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

The Douglas Aircraft Company was an aviation powerhouse in the post-war years of the 1940s and 50s. Having contributed nearly 30,000 aircraft to the war effort and expanded its workforce to more than 150,000, it was well positioned to pivot easily into the golden era for commercial air transport that followed.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 15, 2025

Its been half a decade since the ADS-B mandate to equip became effective. Theres no doubt its been a useful technology for pilots, though recent events have caused those who early on questioned privacy matters to speak up once again. We were assured that ADS-B tracking data would not be used against us, as in for enforcement actions or for user fees.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

In December , Brussels Airlines announced changes to its Africa route network for the upcoming aviation summer season. The airline added plenty of capacity to its existing route network. Hidden beneath, though, was the carrier's decision to suspend flights between Brussels, Belgium and Luanda, Angola - its longest route. The aircraft on the route will be deployed elsewhere, facilitating additional expansion by bolstering frequencies on existing routes.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 15, 2025

Public benefit flying will be a prominent theme at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, as the event spotlights the aircraft, crews, and organizations that supply aid to victims of natural disasters, war, famine, and other emergencies around the globe. The 72nd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in will be held on July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. “When disaster strikes, aviation is often the first mode of transportation to the areas that have been hit the hardes

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), a major commercial airport on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois , is located around 12 miles from the city's Loop business district. It is geographically divided between the communities of Clearing and Garfield Ridge. The facility, which was established in 1927, served as the city's principal airport until the opening of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in 1944.

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Thrust Flight

MARCH 15, 2025

I hear the question all the time, can commercial pilots wear glasses? Its a frequent concern from potential students. And while there was a time when pilots had to have perfect vision without any corrective lenses, today anyone can become a pilot as long as their vision can be corrected to 20/20. Airline Pilot Visual […] The post Can Airline Pilots Wear Glasses?

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

When it comes to modern aviation, two clean-sheet widebodies have come to redefine long-haul flying in the last decade or so. The first of these to take to the skies was the Boeing 787 'Dreamliner,' which was duly followed into the air by its European rival, the Airbus A350. While Airbus currently has a freighter version of the type in the works (known as the A350F), its current variants are both passenger jets.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 15, 2025

A friend just shared a short screen capture video of the two Expedia ads he was served back-to-back on Instagram, and well I have no words. Makkah or Alpha Gay Resort, the choice is yours!

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

Located in the heart of continental Europe, Germany is a key market for all kinds of transport. Indeed, the nation has its fair share of long-distance bus and train routes serving both domestic and international destinations, with air travel, of course, playing a key role in keeping the country connected as well. In recent years, however, ongoing industrial disputes have seen German airports plagued by strikes.

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Airline Geeks

MARCH 15, 2025

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently toured Boeings production facility in Renton, Washington, on Thursday.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

Labor contracts are a notoriously tense and difficult challenge to settle for airlines and their respective labor groups. In the past several years, airlines across America have signed major contracts that have given pilots, flight attendants, and ground staff improved benefits and compensation for their labor. Contracts are important, playing a major role in dictating company morale and financial performance.

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The Aviationist

MARCH 15, 2025

GA-ASI says that Gray Eagle is the only U.S. Army UAS capable of leveraging Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations for secure, adaptable and resilient inflight communication, navigation and data management. GA-ASI (General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.) announced on Mar. 12, 2025, the testing in January of the Gray Eagle Extended […] The post General Atomics Tested Gray Eagle ER UAS Using Proliferated Low Earth Orbit Satellites appeared first on The A

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

The aviation industry is a complex and multifaceted sector, with various roles contributing to its seamless operation. Among these roles, private jet pilots hold a unique position, especially in a state like Texas, where the demand for private aviation is significant. Understanding the typical salary for a private jet pilot in Texas requires a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including experience, aircraft type, employer, and geographic location.

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Aerotime

MARCH 15, 2025

There was a time when, if you wanted to cross the Atlantic or fly to another continent, youd have to take a widebody aircraft; single-aisles were purely for short-haul and regional flights. But things are changing, and todays longest narrowbody flights see airlines flying thousands of miles, sometimes for more than eight hours at a time. With the help of global travel data provider OAG, we check out the top 10 longest narrowbody flights scheduled for summer 2025.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

The Airbus A330-900 is the latest and most advanced variant of the twin-engine widebody A330 series. Launched in July 2014, the 900 has a range of 6,550 NM (12,130 km, 7,540 miles) and can accommodate up to 460 passengers in single-class seating. Based on data from ch-aviation, this article explores the airlines operating the A330-900s and their cabin offerings.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 15, 2025

A magnificently restored Grumman G-73 Mallard is now available for sale through Platinum Fighter Sales. This exceptional aircraft, a masterpiece of engineering and restoration, represents the pinnacle of amphibious aviation. Building on the success of the Grumman Goose and Widgeon, the G-73 Mallard was developed as a larger, more capable aircraft tailored for commercial use.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

What was the first commercial aircraft to reach 1,000 units delivered? The answer to that question can be given in more than one way, providing more than one answer. The generally accepted answer to that question is the Boeing 727 trijet airliner. Developed in the 1960s, the 727 was considered a risky project. Boeing would need around 200 orders to break even and thought there was demand for just 250 aircraft.

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The Aviationist

MARCH 15, 2025

The news comes just one day after Portugal announced it was abandoning its plans to purchase the F-35. “Canada is actively looking at potential alternatives to the U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighter and will hold conversations with rival aircraft makers” Defence Minister Bill Blair said on Mar. 14, 2024, just hours after being reappointed to the […] The post Canada Reconsidering $13.2 Billion F-35 Purchase Amid Growing Tensions With The U.S. appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

On February 27th, a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental made a routine approach to Los Angeles International Airport. At over 250 ft (76m) long and carrying a total of 364 passengers, the 747-8 Intercontinental is a massive, category F airliner, powered by four General Electric GEnx-2B engines.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 15, 2025

In the near future, President Trump is expected to issue a new travel ban, targeting citizens of certain countries. While the details havent officially been announced, The New York Times has info on the plan thats reportedly under consideration What we know about Trumps planned travel ban When he took office on January 20, 2025, Trump issued an executive order , asking the State Department to identify countries for which vetting and screening information is so deficient as to warrant a partial o

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

Lufthansa has continued to look to diversify its revenue income, exploring potential destinations in Asia, Africa, and South America to avoid being over-reliant on a single intercontinental market, namely North America.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

The United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has issued a report about an incident involving a Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, which inadvertently lost altitude while conducting a go-around near London, the UK.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

A United Airlines passenger was caught on video punching a gate agent at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). As a result, United Airlines has banned the individual and placed him on the no-fly list, according to a report by WUSA.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

Air France has announced that it will begin flights from Paris, France, to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in May, returning to the route after not operating it in more than six years.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

Airbus is getting into the amphibious firefighting manufacturing business with moving forward with partnering with HYNAERO on the Fregate-F100 turboprop firefighter. For Airbus, its filling a space in the range of aerial firefighting aircraft Airbus offers.

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