Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Air India and Germanys Lufthansa Group have agreed to build on their longstanding codeshare partnership which intends to boost flight options and connectivity for travelers between the Indian Subcontinent and Europe. The expansion, which will also see the Indian national carrier enter into a new codeshare agreement with Austrian Airlines, will include the broadening of existing codeshare agreements between the carrier with both Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS).

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Airlines Airline 291

Cranky Flier

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

While Delta keeps humming along and United surges ahead, American remains in a funk. It is still trying to figure out what it wants to be after throwing previous Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja’s strategy out the window last year. Now it is reshuffling its ranks to try and create a commercial organization that is more focused on the premium experience that its competitors long-ago embraced.

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Stability Airlines Airline 245

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Among the aircraft on display at the latest edition of the MEBAA executive aviation show, which took place in Dubai on December 10-12, 2024, one aircraft stood out in particular: a Boeing 767 VIP called the SkyLady. This aircraft is operated by Comlux, an integrated private executive aviation services firm. The company invited AeroTime onboard the SkyLady to take a look at one of the largest charter VIP aircraft in the world.

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Jet Hangar Airlines Airline 290

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

On Monday, we saw a Delta Connection CRJ-900 have a horrific accident in Toronto , whereby the plane lost a wing on landing, and ended up coming to a stop upside down. Amazingly, everyone onboard survived, and the last people have even been released from the hospital. What a miraculous outcome, given the state of the aircraft. There has been endless speculation online about the pilots involved in the accident, and it hasnt been without motive.

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Pilot Runway Airlines Airline 139

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Moroccan flag carrier and Oneworld alliance member Royal Air Maroc has announced the launch of a new direct service from London-Stansted Airport (STN) to Casablanca (CMN) for the summer of 2025. The addition of London-Stansted to its network brings the total number of airports in the greater London area served by the carrier to three, joining both London-Heathrow (LHR) and London-Gatwick (LGW) on its route network.

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Airlines Airline 267

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

JetBlue has taken several business decisions lately to restructure its operations in an attempt to improve its balance sheet. These include retiring old planes as well as reorganizing its network. There was also an attempt to merge with Spirit Airlines, which never saw the light of day, and a court order ending its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines, all of which impacted the carriers finances.

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Airlines Airline 124

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Omans low-cost carrier SalamAir says it has placed a formal request with multiple aircraft leasing companies to acquire 10 Airbus A320 aircraft. On February 20, 2025, the nine-year old carrier said that in the face of increasing passenger demand there was a need to grow its fleet over the next three years. SalamAir predicts that by adding the additional Airbus A320 aircraft the airline can meet its growth targets for the coming five-year period. “Our return to our Low-Fare approach has bee

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Approach Airlines Airline 284

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Air New Zealands underlying profits for the first half of its 2025 financial year fell as the airline continued to grapple with suppressed demand, other economic factors, and engine issues affecting a significant proportion of its mainline fleet. The Auckland-based carrier saw its earnings before tax fall to NZ$155 million ($88 mn) for the six months until December 31, 2024.

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Jet Airlines Airline 269

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In early 2023, Latvias airBaltic announced plans to introduce free, high speed Wi-Fi throughout its fleet. Theres now a major update just over two years after the announcement, the first aircraft is taking off with this service, and its also the first commercial jet of a European airline to feature Starlink. airBaltic begins free Starlink Wi-Fi rollout airBaltic plans to equip its entire Airbus A220-300 fleet with SpaceXs Starlink internet connectivity system.

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Jet Airlines Airline 108

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has taken a significant step closer to a $2 billion takeover of rival Irish lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). Following a shareholder vote on February 19, 2025, NAC announced that over 85% had backed the transaction for the Dubai-based lessor to acquire 100% of the company. While the multi-billion-dollar deal still requires regulatory approval, it is expected that the acquisition will be finalized within the coming months.

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Airlines Airline 267

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Throughout the history of American diplomacy, the countrys leaders have been using Boeing airplanes for their transportation needs. The newly elected president will continue cooperation with the manufacturer. However, the 747-200 will be replaced with the 747-8. As a result, it will be involved in the Air Force One presidential program.

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Airplanes 131

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

PRESS RELEASE Following winter maintenance of 2 Seat Spitfire MT818 / G-AIDN, the team at flyaspitfire.com have decided to apply a brand new livery ready for the 2025 season. (Vintage Aviation News previously covered the operation in articles HERE and HERE.) With one T9 Spitfire MJ627, carrying colors of 441 (Silver Fox) Sqn Royal Canadian Airforce and another, TE308 flying in the distinctive colors of Royal Australian Airforce 457 (Grey Nurse) Sqn it was decided that another airframe recognizin

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Pilot 130

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Airbus has confirmed in its full-year results presentation that it is continuing to face logistical and supply chain issues involving Spirit AeroSystems. These are having knock-on effects concerning the production of certain aircraft types, and, most notably, will delay the entry into service of the Airbus A350F. Nonetheless, the European planemaker's outlook on the whole is remaining largely positive.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Students at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical Universitys Worldwide Campus can now count themselves among the elite few to have degree programs recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society. Known as one of the premier professional bodies dedicated to aerospace and aviation, the Royal Aeronautical Society has approved 15 EmbryRiddle degree programs, including bachelors and masters degree options from all three Worldwide Campus colleges.

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Pilot 130

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

American Airlines passengers flying from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport can usually arrive in the Texan capital city less than an hour after taking off, but travelers on Tuesday's flight were not so fortunate. Their journey stretched to more than seven hours after the operating aircraft came into contact with a deicing truck.

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Airlines Airline 111

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The wreckage of the Endeavor Air/Delta Connection Mitsubishi CRJ900 regional jet which crashed on landing at Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on February 17, 2025, has been removed and recovered to a secure location, around 48 hours after the accident unfolded. The airports specialized TechOps team assisted in removing the upturned wreckage of the aircraft on February 19, 2025, through collaboration with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority and Air Canada, following Transportation S

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This morning, Delta Air Lines shared that the last of the 21 passengers injured in Delta Connection Flight 4819 had been released from the hospital. Leadership of the Atlanta-based carrier has confirmed that it will continue communicating with those affected by the impact of the Endeavor Air CRJ900-operated flight on Monday.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Hello from Vienna, as Im on the return(ish) portion of my quick trip to Versailles. After flying Air Frances Boeing 777-300ER La Premiere first class and spending a couple of nights in the area, I flew Air Frances Airbus A220-300 business class, on the 90-minute flight from Paris (CDG) to Vienna (VIE). Admittedly intra-Europe business class is rarely much to get excited about, since it just consists of economy seats with blocked adjacent seats and improved food, drinks, and service.

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Jet Airlines Airline 95

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Narrowbody aircraft on long flights elicit many reactions. Focusing on the Boeing 737, OAG data shows up to 28 daily transatlantic flights in the peak summer, the highest number to date. The type will operate one in every 53 passenger flights eastwards from the Americas, which would rise for just North America.

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Airline Airlines 111

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Have you ever wondered how much airlines spend on the meals they serve inflight? Obviously this information isnt typically made public, and theres also some variance. However, theres an interesting discussion going on online, and it might explain why inflight meals sometimes arent great, even in premium cabins. First & business class catering budgets are lower than youd think Theres a discussion in the Lufthansa forum on FlyerTalk, about catering budgets at Lufthansa Group.

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Airlines Airline Airplanes 98

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The United States sees more private aviation flights than any other country in the world. Nearly 65% of all private jets are registered in the US, and major airports nationwide record tens of thousands of private aviation flights each year.

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Jet 111

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In first and business class on long haul flights, its common to receive an amenity kit upon boarding. This is typically some sort of a pouch containing some number of items, ranging from a dental kit, to eyeshades, to toiletries. As is the case with most things that airlines offer, the quality can vary significantly. I want to talk about that in a bit more detail in this post, as Im curious to hear how OMAAT readers feel about them.

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Airlines Airline 97

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In the world of private jet manufacturing, the ability to push beyond the offerings of the competition is everything. Aircraft manufacturers like Gulfstream, Bombardier , and Embraer compete to bring the best jets to the market, and they attempt to attract competitors with impressive new features and dynamic performance capabilities. In recent years, super-midsize private jets have become more popular than ever, as they can offer an incredible combination of range, available cabin space, and per

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Jet 105

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Banner 430AB, everything OK? You are descending rapidly. The tower controller at the North Perry Airport (KHWO) in Florida was concerned about a Piper Pawnee that had just picked up a banner. It was nose high, appearing to struggle. The pilot replied, Im trying to, uhkeep climbing. Two minutes later, the controller asked, Banner zero alpha bravo, you OK sir?

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Drag Airplanes Pilot Rudder 79

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Passengers onboard Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 have been offered $30,000 each following the crash landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday. The Endeavor Air CRJ900 has now been removed from Toronto's Runway 23 as operations at the airport normalize following the crash and a spell of bad weather.

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Runway Weather Airlines Airline 96

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Reader Daniel asked me a question that I find to be super interesting, but I dont have the answer. As I always say, the OMAAT community collectively knows just about everything about the travel space, so Im opening this up to yall, because Im curious to know the answer as well! Why does an NYC restaurant have JAL catering carts? Let me just copy and paste the question that I was asked: I walk from my office on Lexington Ave in New York along E52 street to the subway every evening and pass by a s

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Airlines Airline Airplanes 79

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

According to the US Department of Transportation, ~ 77 million passengers flew between the US and Europe in the 12 months to November 2024. More than three in 10 of the country's international passengers flew to/from the continent. Some 37 carriers operated 500+ routes and 340+ airport pairs. They filled an average of 83% of the seats for sale.

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Airlines Airline 81

Flexair

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

San Diego International Airport stands as a testament to American innovation in aviation. As the busiest single-runway airport in the airport in the United States, it has evolved from a modest airfield built on reclaimed land to a world-class commercial airport that handles million passengers each year. In this post, we explore the rich history, unique operational challenges, and ambitious future plans of this iconic facilityan airport that many consider one of the busiest and most innovative in

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Runway 59

Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has authorized Spirit Airlines plan to exit bankruptcy.

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Airlines Airline 136

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

On this day in aviation history, February 20, 1939, the Douglas DC-5 made its first flight. Less remembered than its cousins, the DC-5 was poised to make advancing strides in the field of civil aviation, but world events ensured that the aircraft never lived to its full potential. By the late 1930s, the Douglas Aircraft Company of Santa Monica, California had firmly established itself as a world leader in the field of commercial aviation with its Douglas Commercial (DC) line of mid-range transpo

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Pilot Airlines Airline Aviation Technology 128

Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Biffle called the ongoing transition away from jet bridges a huge cost savings opportunity as the airline looks to increase aircraft utilization on peak days.

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Jet Airlines Airline 127

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

From an original article by Chuck Cravens Since the last update in January 2023 ( HERE ), significant changes have taken place in the P-51B Mustang Shillelagh restoration project conducted by AirCorps Aviation. The most notable development is the transfer of ownership from the Wings of the North Museum in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, to the Dakota Territory Air Museum in Minot, North Dakota.

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Stability Tail Aileron Rudder 122

Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

American plans to relaunch its longest regularly scheduled domestic service in October 2025 following a four-year pause.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

For a time, the Boeing 747 and the Airbus A380 were the world's two double-decker passenger aircraft in production. The last freighter Boeing 747 was delivered to Atlas Air on January 31, 2023, marking the end of its 54-year production run.

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Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

ATP Flight School has launched free quarterly Airbus A320 type rating and Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training programs for eligible alumni.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 121

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Over the years, the wealth and geographical convenience of the Middle East has seen the region become a key market for commercial aviation. The area's main hubs are ideally located to handle connecting traffic between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, while, at the same time, Middle Eastern countries are working hard to establish themselves as tourist destinations in their own right to boost traffic.

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Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The airline has also announced further expansion, with a new addition to its fleet: carrier's first-ever narrowbody jet.

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Jet Airlines Airline 120