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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Airline Airlines 222

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 Airline Airlines 234

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 233

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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Airline Airlines 120

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 Airline Airlines 245

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 Airline Airlines 107

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 Airline Airlines 230

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 195

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

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 174

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 128

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Since our last report , a lot has happened at the Airline History Museum (AHM). Thanks to the diligent work of Ralph Petersen of Connie Survivors , who has closely tracked recent developments, we can now provide an update on this historic aircraft. The museum hangar with the Lockheed Constellation on the ramp The biggest news is that the Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation N6937C was officially acquired by John Travoltas production company, Constellation Productions Inc., in September 2024.

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Airline Airlines Hangar 122

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

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 124

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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Airline Airlines 111

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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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

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

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Airline Airlines 117

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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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 Airline Airlines 117

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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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 91

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

While most news about Boeing centers on commercial aircraft, the aerospace giant is also dealing with issues in other parts of its business, including at Boeing Launch Services Inc. (BLS), the company's commercial launch service provider. The business, which is centered in Huntsville, employs more than 3,000 people in Alabama to develop missile and weapons systems, as well as the Space Launch System and the International Space Station.

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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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Airline Airlines Airplanes 94

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In-flight moving maps have reshaped air travel by combining live navigation data with entertaining and interactive visual displays. Passengers were once limited to only small overhead monitors showing a basic route depiction. The modern systems of today integrate many data sources into a seamless digital interface that offers stunning, interactive experiences.

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Airline Airlines 104

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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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Southwest Airlines operates a fleet of over 800 Boeing 737 aircraft across various variants. It is the largest operator of Boeing's most popular narrowbody airplanes, comprising 737-700, 737-800, and 737 MAX 8 jets. The airline operates point-to-point scheduled services to over 120 destinations from its 13 operating bases, one of which is Oakland International Airport (OAK) in Oakland, California.

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Airline Airlines Airplanes Jet 104

Aviation News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Aircraft also confirmed as the most delivered twin-engine jet for the fifth consecutive year Numbers were released during GAMAs State of the Industry press.

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Jet 95

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Back in 2021, it was announced that the German military had intentions of purchasing five P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft from Boeing. The deal was signed shortly after and Germany would go on to further increase its orders for the militarized 737 variant, now expecting eight airframes.

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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

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

Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Breeze is expanding again, this time with a new point on its route map. The airline, which began service in 2021, operates to nearly 70 cities in 31 states.

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Airline Airlines 93

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In the heart of downtown Phoenix, a unique establishment named "Carry On" offers patrons an immersive journey back to the golden age of air travel. This 1970s airplane-inspired cocktail bar provides a 90-minute experience that combines meticulously crafted vintage ambiance with modern mixology. Located at 2 N Central Ave, Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Carry On has quickly become a must-visit destination for those seeking a nostalgic yet novel night out.

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Jet Airplanes 99

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 Airline Airlines 90

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 101

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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Airline Airlines Airplanes 79

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Gulfstream G700 and G800 are the two ultra-long-range business jets from the popular G650 family of business jets. Powered by two Rolls-Royce Pearl turbofan engines, the two jets can achieve up to 8,000 nautical miles of operational range. Gulfstream Aerospace launched the G650 program in 2008. The G650 remained the company's largest and fastest business jet until surpassed by the G700 in 2019.

Jet 93

Jet 93