Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has confirmed that it will be reintroducing business class on its European flights, starting October 1, 2025. The intention had previously been announced by SAS Chief Commercial Officer, Paul Verhagen, in September 2024 during a media event in Copenhagen celebrating the Scandinavian carriers accession to SkyTeam. Although SAS offers business class on its long-haul flights to the United States and Asia, this is not the case on its European network, where the most prem

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Airline Airlines 256

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 15, 2025

After a series of successful engine runs in recent weeks, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) A-26B Invader Night Mission (s/n 41-39427/N240P) took to the skies yesterday for the first time since 2021. This flight marks a significant milestone following years of dedicated restoration work by the volunteers of the CAF A-26 Invader Squadron , which was established in February 2009 with the mission to return the aircraft to flying condition.

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Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that it has started renovation and upgrade works on its SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at Changi International Airport (SIN). The refurbishment, valued at SGD 45 million (US$34 million), officially began on April 15, 2025, and is expected to be completed by mid-2027. According to Singapore Airlines, the revamped lounges will feature 50% more space and seating capacity, and include upgraded facilities.

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AV Web

APRIL 15, 2025

On Sunday (April 13), Jason Costello, director of operations for New York Helicopter Charter, agreed by email to voluntarily suspend operations at a request from the FAA. Within 16 minutes, Michael Roth, CEO of NY Helicopter notified the FAA that the agreement to suspend operations had been reversed and Costello was no longer an employee. The FAAs telephone request to Costello on Sunday followed last Thursdays fatal accident involving one of the operators Bell 206L LongRangers.

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Pilot 113

Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

In a significant escalation of the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, Beijing has instructed its airlines to suspend all deliveries of Boeing aircraft, according to sources cited by Bloomberg News. The directive also includes halting purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies. The measure affects major Chinese carriers, including Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern, which collectively had plans to receive 179 Boeing planes between 2025 an

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Simple Flying

APRIL 15, 2025

Emirates was the second carrier, after Singapore Airlines, to receive the Airbus A380. Its first example entered service between Dubai and New York JFK nearly 17 years ago, in August 2008. Since then, the superjumbo has carried passengers to 75 airports from its UAE hub, some only once for a special occasion. Of these, 24 including the one-offs and other time-limited flightsno longer see Emirates superjumbos.

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Airline Airlines 123

Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Dominican carrier Arajet has launched flights to the United States with an inaugural service between Las Amricas International Airport (SDQ), Santo Domingo, and Miami International Airport (MIA) on April 14, 2025. The Miami service will initially be operated four times a week but will increase to a daily frequency in June 2025. The service is operated by Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft , the only type currently in Arajets fleet.

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Airline Airlines 217

Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in the US and Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the UAE have both taken the top spot for the worlds busiest airport in different categories. While Airports Council International (ACI) announced Atlanta as busiest for all passengers, Dubai took the title for the most international passengers in 2024.

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AV Web

APRIL 15, 2025

A security incident at Colorados Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (KASE) that caused an evacuation of the terminal building and caused multiple flight delays on Sunday (April 13) was ultimately traced to a modified hairdryer detected by security scanners in a checked bag. According to a report in Aspen Daily News, Transportation Security Administration spokesperson Lorie Dankers said the airports computer tomography (CT) scanners algorithm was triggered by a hairdryer that was heavily modified with t

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Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Embraer has confirmed LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services (LOTAMS) as the first European Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC) for the E2 aircraft family. Embraer broke the news on April 15, 2025, after the Polish Civil Aviation Authority completed the authorization and audit process. Under the expanded partnership LOTAMS will provide routine checks, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and component repairs for E2 aircraft.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

Youd think that hotels in Puerto Vallarta would be pretty gay-friendly, because, well its basically the Mykonos or Palm Springs of Mexico. However, one exception seems to be the Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta, which has been caught discriminating against gays, again. Sheraton Puerto Vallarta charges more for gay weddings View from the Wing flags the frustration that a gay couple shared on Reddit , while trying to plan their wedding at the Sheraton Puerto Vallarta.

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Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

The future of Florida-based carrier Silver Airways has been cast in serious doubt after the trustee appointed to oversee the airlines insolvency case has recommended that the business be wound down. In a report issued on April 11, 2025 , and addressed to the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, the government trustee notes that the troubled airline has little chance of redressing its dire financial situation.

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Airline Airlines 207

Simple Flying

APRIL 15, 2025

Passengers passing through Terminal 2 at Munich Airport (MUC) in southeastern Germany may find themselves encountering service robots at the moment. This is because the Bavarian facility has teamed up with the Lufthansa Innovation Hub to increase its operational efficiency, with several small projects being involved in the makeup of this wider program.

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Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Japans Oita Airport (OIT) has officially changed its name to Oita Hello Kitty Airport but only for the next six months. Oita Airport is an international airport in Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture and, for the duration of Expo 2025 in Osaka (April 13 to October 13, 2025), it will officially be known by its charming new name. The airport will retain its original name after the expo.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

As an aviation geek, Im delighted when I hear of new airline themed hotels opening. Heres a cool new one , though the exact details make this a little less appealing than I was hoping. Pan Am Hotel opening in 2026, at Citadel Outlets The Pan Am Hotel is expected to open in mid-2026, as part of Hiltons Tapestry Collection. The hotel will be located at the Citadel Outlets, a popular shopping area in Los Angeles.

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Airline Airlines 93

Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

In 2023, after months of meticulous planning, the founder and CEO of Japanese business aircraft operator OpenSky, Shigeto Honda, took delivery of Japans first Pilatus PC-12 NGX turboprop and PC-24 jet. The arrival of the two Pilatus private aircraft brought Hondas vision to life, enhancing the development of Japans private and business travel market by providing clients with access to previously underserved routes across the country.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

Iberia is adjusting the schedule on one of its routes to the United States, and Im a huge fan of this change Iberias Madrid to Dallas reverse redeye flight Generally speaking, flights between the United States and Western Europe are redeyes in the eastbound direction, and daytime flights in the westbound direction. There are a limited number of eastbound daytime flights (typically between the East Coast and London), but there are currently no westbound redeye flights.

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Airline Airlines 95

Simple Flying

APRIL 15, 2025

Bombardier's established legacy of designing and manufacturing high-performance private jets is on the cusp of a significant new chapter with the imminent arrival of the Global 8000. While the recent introduction of the Challenger 3500 in 2021 marked a notable step forward in cabin innovation and passenger comfort within the super-midsize category, the aviation world eagerly anticipates the debut of the Global 8000, slated for 2025.

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Jet 101

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

In September 2024, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced that it plans to reintroduce business class on intra-Europe flights, replacing the carriers current quirky SAS Plus product. Theres now an update , as weve learned when this new product will launch, and what we can expect. SAS Business replaces SAS Plus on regional flights As of October 1, 2025, SAS plans to once again offer business class on intra-Europe flights operated by regional aircraft, with tickets going on sale as of May 6, 2025.

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Airline Airlines 89

Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 15, 2025

IATA underlined the importance of air cargo to the world economy at the 18th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) being held in Dubai. Amid increasing global trade tensions the aviation body said aviation freight plays a key tole in maintaining global supply chains. The organisation called on governments to remain remain focused on delivering fundamental expectations of customers in areas including safety and security, digitalisation and sustainability.

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Cargo 96

AV Web

APRIL 15, 2025

In Col. Robert Scotts book God Is My Copilot, he relates his experiences serving with the American Volunteer Group in China, better known as the Flying Tigers. Scott was not an official member of the group. Rather, he was assigned as a transport pilot but talked AVG leader Gen. Claire Chennault into loaning him a P-40 to help protect the cargo aircraft.

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Weather Cargo Pilot 90

Simple Flying

APRIL 15, 2025

American Airlines is one of the few remaining carriers to offer a first class cabin, with the oneworld carrier branding its first class offering as Flagship First. With business class offerings having improved significantly over recent years, bridging the gap between the two cabins, many carriers have chosen to remove their first class cabins altogether, concentrating instead on a strong business class product and the increasingly popular premium economy cabin.

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Airline Airlines 100

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

Heres an exciting and long overdue announcement American will offer free Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members American Airlines has announced that it will be introducing free inflight Wi-Fi as of January 2026, sponsored by AT&T. Free Wi-Fi will be available exclusively for members of the carriers AAdvantage program, and the airline highlights how it will offer free inflight connectivity on more planes than any other domestic carrier.

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Airline Airlines Jet 82

Simple Flying

APRIL 15, 2025

The Boeing 737-800 is an important narrowbody workhorse for United Airlines. According to fleet data made available by ch-aviation , the US legacy carrier and Star Alliance founding member currently has 141 examples of the type at its disposal, making it the airline's most numerous aircraft type. These twinjets are 21.2 years old on average, and 120 are currently active, with 21 in maintenance.

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Airline Airlines 97

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

In recent years, weve seen Singapore Airlines renovate all of its lounges at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) Terminal 3, which is the carriers primary terminal. However, the airline also operates out of Terminal 2, and as things currently stand, the lounge situation there is pretty underwhelming. So theres an exciting update , as the airline is fully overhauling its Terminal 2 lounges.

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Ceiling Airline Airlines 89

Simple Flying

APRIL 15, 2025

The entire commercial aviation industry has undoubtedly had a rough few months. Across the board, airlines have seen stock prices decline significantly, they have been forced to adjust their earnings estimates, and many carriers have significantly scaled back their global networks amid broad economic uncertainty. Amid economic turmoil created by geopolitical uncertainty and a trade war, carriers have been put in a very difficult position.

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Airline Airlines 80

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

In 2024, World of Hyatt and Under Canvas launched a partnership , giving members the opportunity to earn and redeem points for some cool outdoor focused lodging options. World of Hyatt has just launched a promotion for Under Canvas stays, which might be a good incentive for some people to give the brand a try. World Of Hyatt incentivizing Under Canvas stays World of Hyatt is offering bonus points on Under Canvas stays, for those with a World of Hyatt co-branded credit card (either personal or bu

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Simple Flying

APRIL 15, 2025

As trade relations between the United States of America and China continue to escalate (at least at the time of making this video), Chinese carrier Juneyao Airlines has delayed the delivery of one of its expected Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Other airlines and industries are positioned to be hurt by tariffs and counter-tariffs each nation is putting on goods.

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Airline Airlines 77

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 15, 2025

On this day in aviation historyApril 15, 1935we mark the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the Douglas TBD Devastator. This aircraft originated from the Douglas XTBD-1 prototype, which emerged victorious in the U.S. Navys 1934 competition for a new carrier-based torpedo bomber. Following the award of the contract, Douglas refined the XTBD-1 into what would become the TBD Devastator, a cutting-edge design for its time.

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Cockpit Pilot 65

Simple Flying

APRIL 15, 2025

Southwest Airlines is a major US airline that operates on a low-cost business model. Headquartered in Dallas Love Field, the airline operates out of 12 operating bases across the country. John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is one of the major cities within its point-to-point network system. The airline operates numerous daily flights to CMH from a variety of its operating bases and other US airports.

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Airline Airlines 62

iPad Pilot News

APRIL 15, 2025

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 18.4 iPad Pilot News Apple released iOS and iPadOS 18.4 for iPhone and iPad, adding various new features and bug fixes. This includes new Apple Intelligence capabilities, an iOS Apple Vision Pro app, a new Food feature for Apple News+ subscribers, and new Photos app organization options (see the full list of updates below).

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Pilot 52

Simple Flying

APRIL 15, 2025

A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 operating a flight from Amsterdam to Newark on April 15 was forced to divert to Dublin a few hours into the flight after one of the pilots reportedly suffered from heart problems.

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Pilot Airline Airlines 141

Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 15, 2025

Emirates has joined the Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC), along with aluminium partner, SL Metals. The airlines participation marks the continued growth of the ACC and its plan to accelerate supply chain decarbonisation through recycling. The airline has taken an interest in recycling in recent times. From cabin interior upcycling and incorporating more sustainable materials in its products to inflight initiatives and waste reduction programmes, the airline is keen to explore ways to reduce

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AV Web

APRIL 15, 2025

In conjunction with the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, the FAA announced today it is calling on pilots, aircraft owners, mechanics and fixed-base operators (FBOs) to document and report their experiences with a new, high-octane unleaded aviation fuel available at various airports across our nation. Though not named in the announcement, presumably that refers to General Aviation Modifications Inc.s (GAMI) G100UL fuel.

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Fixed Base Operator General Aviation Pilot 54

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 15, 2025

Platinum Fighter Sales , a proud sponsor of Vintage Aviation News , has announced the exclusive listing of a rare and historically significant warbird: a 1952 Douglas AD-4NA Skyraider, affectionately known as The Proud American. Operated by the Heritage Flight Museum, this battle-hardened aircraft offers a remarkable opportunity for collectors and aviation enthusiasts alike.

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World Airline News

APRIL 15, 2025

Scandinavian Airlines is announcing a new European Business Class, responding to increasing customer demand for premium service. This new offering ensures a clear and recognizable Business Class product, providing an elevated experience tailored to customers seeking comfort, flexibility, and a higher level of service. Scandinavian Airlines-SAS Airbus A350-941 SE-RSA (msn 358) LAX (Michael B.

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Airline Airlines 52

Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 15, 2025

Delta has retained its title of the worlds most valuable airline brand for the seventh year running, according a new report. The study, compiled by Brand Finance, says Deltas brand value increased by 38% to USD14.9 billion, driven by strong financial performance, premium revenue growth, and continued investments in customer experience and sustainability.

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