Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

Air India and other Indian carriers are facing operational challenges with the closure of Pakistan's airspace. The nation, which borders India, offers convenient and direct routing to destinations like the United States. Having to deviate from Pakistan will add time and costs to Indian airline operations to the United States, resulting in a deteriorating competitive position for carriers like Air India.

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Airlines Airline 115

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 26, 2025

A Lufthansa flight on the worlds largest passenger jet had to divert in the middle of the night, because someones iPad got stuck in a seat. The complexity of airline operations never ceases to amaze me. Lufthansa A380 diverts to Boston at 3AM over iPad This incident involves Lufthansa flight LH453 on Thursday, April 23, 2025, scheduled to operate from Los Angeles (LAX) to Munich (MUC).

Airlines 101

Airlines Airline Jet 101

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

A Piedmont Airlines flight traveling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Evansville Regional Airport encountered in-flight disruptions and was forced to divert to Louisville, Kentucky. The incident occurred yesterday, April 25, 2025, when pilots reported smoke and a concerning smell in the cockpit, according to The Aviation Herald. The aircraft landed safely and passengers were reaccommodated to get to their destination.

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Cockpit Airlines Airline Pilot 104

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 26, 2025

The Boeing 787 is known for its dimmable windows, rather than traditional window shades. There are a variety of reasons I dont like these, like the crew being able to control them, the dimmers not fully blocking out light, and more. Well, heres yet another reason not to like these, as flagged by PYOK. Dreamliner window dimmers malfunction on long haul flight A traveler has posted to the British Airways Complaints Advice Facebook group (which thats interesting in its own right) to share a recent

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 92

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

Cathay Pacific seems interested in expanding its route map to include new US destinations. As the carrier monitors the success of its new service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport , the airline has touted strong demand for service to the United States. As a result, the airline is considering entry into other markets within the nation after ensuring its Dallas route is a success.

Airlines 101

Airlines Airline 101

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 26, 2025

Ryanair is blaming the UK government after nearly 200 people were stranded in Portugal overnight. Does the airline have a point about the governments red tape, or is Ryanair simply scapegoating for its (sometimes questionable) business practices? Ryanairs drunk passenger diversion gets complicated On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Ryanair flight RK1265 was scheduled to operate the 1,630-mile flight from Agadir, Morocco (AGA), to Manchester, United Kingdom (MAN), with a Boeing 737-800.

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Tail Airlines Airline Approach 84

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

Schedules filed on the aviation analytics platform Cirium this week show that United Airlines has decided to extend two of its summer seasonal European routes into the winter season, likely due to high demand. Flights between Washington D.C. (IAD) and Edinburgh (EDI) are to become year-round as of this year, complementing the carrier's existing service to the Scottish city from Newark (and Chicago during the summer).

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Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

The Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet ruled the skies for over several decades as the largest passenger jet before the introduction of the Airbus A380. Over the years, Boeing produced several passenger and cargo variants of its iconic jet. While the four-engine "Queen of the Skies" is out of production, a large number of global airlines operate the type. In the United States, cargo airlines operate the most number of Boeing 747 jets.

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Cargo Airlines Airline Jet 109

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 26, 2025

Autopilots, once a relatively rare piece of equipment reserved for high-end GA singles and light twins , are everywhere today. Each of the major avionics manufacturers offer a sophisticated two-axis autopilot for around $10,000, installed. In aviation speak, anything in this price range should be considered a bargain. Many of these digital autopilots began life in the homebuilt and light sport aircraft community, where innovation occurs at a faster pace, and costs are about half of their certifi

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Approach Airplanes Final Approach Pilot 75

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

Over the last few months, the commercial aviation industry has been slammed with economic uncertainty. The threat of a recession, escalating trade wars, and volatile energy prices have forced airlines to negatively adjust their growth projections for the next year, mostly due to fears over how changing macroeconomic circumstances and concerning policy decisions could impact passenger demand.

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Airlines Airline 106

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 26, 2025

The Museum of Flight s highly anticipated 2025 exhibit, The MiG-21 Project , will make its world premiere on June 21. Conceived by South African artist Ralph Ziman, this dazzling, five-year multimedia undertaking transforms a Cold War-era, Soviet-designed MiG-21 fighter jet into an extraordinary work of artits surface entirely covered in tens of millions of hand-applied, colorful glass beads.

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Jet 52

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

Southwest Airlines is the world's largest low-cost carrier, operating a massive fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft across over 100 destinations throughout the United States and Central America. The airline has become a critical player in the United States' domestic market, and is the largest operator of Boeing 737 family aircraft. Despite its massive investment in the program, Southwest did not operate the family's most popular variant, the Boeing 737-800 , until 2012.

Airlines 100

Airlines Airline 100

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 26, 2025

The groundbreaking aviation technology of the Korean War era will be a featured highlight at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 , taking place July 2127 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This special focus comes as the world marks 75 years since the start of the Korean War, a conflict that ushered in a transformative period in military aviation history.

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Aviation Technology Jet 52

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

European airlines offer some of the largest numbers of one-way seats, primarily within the region. The close proximity of the neighboring countries allows for frequent air travel. Low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers offer cheap flights that generally offer minimum or no additional perks. This article explores the onboard WiFi offering on Europe's top airlines this month.

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Airlines Airline 98

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 26, 2025

The rumble of powerful engines and the roar of propellers will once again fill the skies over the Military Aviation Museum as the 2nd Annual Heritage STOL Competition takes flight on Saturday, May 3rd , from 9 AM to 5 PM. Hosted in partnership with National STOL , this unique event blends high-performance flying with living history, creating an unforgettable experience for aviation fans of all ages.

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Weather Pilot Hangar 52

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

The Emirates Executive A319 aircraft offers a customizable interior that caters to various travel requirements. The on-board suites are spacious and provide privacy, with private suites being more extensive than those in Emirates Premium First Class cabins. In-flight entertainment is available through a well-stocked minibar and a personal 32-inch screen, providing entertainment and respite for passengers.

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Jet 97

Alaska Air

APRIL 26, 2025

Our new trading card set was created in collaboration with pilots and celebrates our most iconic modern liveries. The post New Alaska Airlines trading cards take flight this World Pilots Day appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 59

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

The idea of operating an airline on a long-haul low-cost model has been relatively foreign to most airline executives in the United States. Traditionally, airlines had to choose between one of two operating models. Carriers either focused mostly on long-haul operations that catered to business travelers or short-haul flights that mostly catered to vacationers.

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Airlines Airline 96

Thrust Flight

APRIL 26, 2025

In this article you’ll learn all about power-on stalls. A key element to learning to control your aircraft through its entire flight envelope is working on your skills of flying it as slow as it will go. Slow flight is all about feeling how the plane reacts on the edge of a stall. To understand […] The post How to Master Power-on Stalls appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Thrust 52

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

The Boom Overture is an upcoming supersonic transport. It will carry 60 to 80 passengers traveling at Mach 1.7, with a range of 4,250 NM (7,870 KM). Some speculate about whether the plane will ever fly, and there are certainly reasons to be worried. But if it does and if it becomes successful, then it will undoubtedly be one of the most impressive aircraft projects to ever come out of the commercial aircraft industry, and it's using something that has existed for over a century: brilliant aerosp

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The Aviationist

APRIL 26, 2025

New Congressional Budget Office’s projections show that operation and modernization of Americas nuclear weapons will add up to a cost of $946 billion between 2025 and 2034. According to newly released projections by the Congressional Budget Office, the U.S. nuclear weapons arsenal will cost nearly $1 trillion over next decade. In fact, the projections show […] The post U.S.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

The aviation industry, including aircraft pilots in particular, has historically had a fairly glamorous reputation in the United States. Over the course of eight decades since the end of World War II, this image was bolstered by popular Hollywood movies, national space/aviation icons (John Glenn), workaday airline heroes (Captain Sully Sullenberger), and war-era political leaders (George H.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 90

The Aviationist

APRIL 26, 2025

Exclusively pieced together timeline of the visit by the UK Prime Minister and Defence Secretary to HMS Prince of Wales as the nations flagship begins its CSG 25 deployment. On Wednesday Apr. 23, 2025, as HMS Prince of Wales (R09) sailed in the English Channel taking on its air wing for the Carrier Strike Group […] The post In Detail: Prime Minister Keir Starmer Visits HMS Prince of Wales appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

As private aviation continues to grow across the United States, Colorado, known as The Centennial State, stands out as a key hub for private jet activity for various reasons. This state offers numerous opportunities for private jet pilots, with its vibrant cities, ski resorts, and scenic destinations. In our guide, we will explore the typical salary for private jet pilots in Colorado, the factors that influence their earnings, the prominent private jet companies operating in the region, and why

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Jet Pilot 78

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 26, 2025

On this date in aviation historyApril 26, 1942we mark the 83rd anniversary of the first flight of the North American XB-28 Dragon. Conceived as a high-altitude medium bomber for the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, the XB-28 was the result of a 1940 USAAC request for a next-generation bomber capable of operating above enemy defenses.

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Ceiling Stability Hangar 80

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

German carrier Lufthansa has been flying to all corners of the globe for decades, connecting Europe to countries as far as Argentina, Australia, Japan and South Africa, to name a few. In fact, the airline is the seventh-largest in the world as measured by number of destinations served at over 210, a vast network served by Lufthansa's fleet of over 300 aircraft.

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Airlines Airline 80

The Aviationist

APRIL 26, 2025

The Swedish Gripens conducted their first Alpha Scramble for the NATO Air Policing mission, intercepting a Russian Il-20 Coot over the Baltic Sea. Two Swedish Air Forces (Flygvapnet) JAS39 Gripen conducted their first interception of a Russian Air Force (RuAF) aircraft as part of the NATO Enhanced Air Policing mission on Apr. 24, 2025. The […] The post Swedish Gripens Intercept Russian Aircraft for the First Time in NATOs Enhanced Air Policing appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

United Airlines has made headlines recently for its creative and bold network additions. However, it appears to be making some adjustments to its flight schedule. The Chicago-based carrier has cut flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) early next year, and it is unclear if this indicates a complete exit from the market or a temporary seasonal pause.

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Airlines Airline 66

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 26, 2025

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! Im at home with family, and I might be taking a *very* exciting trip this coming week, but I havent quite finalized, so stay tuned. On the points & travel front, this week Virgin Atlantic announced Seoul Incheon flights, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines, JetBlue added award redemptions on Japan Airlines, Thailand regained its Category 1 rating with the FAA, Delta SkyMiles and Uber launched a partnership, and more.

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Airlines Airline 107

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

Southwest Airlines built its original business model on being a low-cost carrier (LCC) while keeping costs low by flying to secondary airports in major US cities. From its original base at Dallas Love Field to its subsequent dominance at airports like Chicago Midway, Houston Hobby, and Oakland, Southwest has been highly effective at bringing competition to a particular market even as it avoided its main airport.

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Airlines Airline 71

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 26, 2025

Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Business The Capital One Venture X Business is Capital Ones popular premium travel business card. In this post, I want to take a look at everything you need to know about applying for and getting approved for the card. Lets start by talking about the basics of why you should consider the card, then well cover the application restrictions, and then Ill share my experience applying for the card.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

The length of a Runway is a factor that affects many aspects of airport operation, greatly impacting how the aviation industry is able to operate in an area. Runways can be long or short, rough or smooth, and these aspects can limit the type of aircraft that can land or take off. As a result, runways have a direct impact on the amount and type of resources and goods that can be transported to or from an area by air.

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Runway 55

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 26, 2025

PRESS RELEASE On Sunday, May 4, The Museum of Flight celebrates everything Star Wars with family programs including lightsaber shows and training by the Saber Guild Kamino Temple, wildly energetic music by the 8-Bit Brass Band ; roaming R2-D2s, the 501st Garrison Titan Star Wars cosplayers, and The Museum of Flight’s Aircraft Restoration Expert (and legendary Mandalorian cosplayer) Logan Shepard talks about the ins and outs of starships in the Star Wars universe.

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Airplanes 59

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

Matt Damon is an American actor, film producer, and screenwriter who has won numerous awards for his achievements in Hollywood. The star is ranked as one of the most bankable actors by Forbes. Damon owns a state-of-the-art Bombardier Global 7500 jet, registration N444WT. The jet has a price of approximately $80 million.

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Jet 104

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 26, 2025

Trumps tariff policy (including retaliatory measures by other countries) is obviously causing a massive amount of uncertainty across the global economy. Aircraft manufacturers and airlines are trying to come to terms with what this means for new aircraft deliveries, whether its US airlines importing Airbus aircraft, or foreign airlines importing Boeing aircraft.

Airlines 101

Airlines Airline 101

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

Airlines worldwide have captured the public's imagination with unique and creative liveries. However, Southwest Airlines ' Shamu livery has remained popular long after it was retired from the sky. But why did the Dallas-based low-cost carrier have several planes painted like a whale?

Airlines 104

Airlines Airline 104

Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

In 2025, the career of a Private Pilots is growing in popularity across the world, not only thanks to its prestige and the ability to travel, but also due to constantly increasing salaries. This, however, varies significantly depending on the country, as some pilots make double or even more when compared to smaller regions.

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Pilot Jet 103