One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Hello from Hong Kong, as Im now well intomy review trip , and completed the highlight of this journey. I just flew Cathay Pacifics brand new Boeing 777-300ER Aria Suite business class, on the 11hr50min flight from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG). I was obviously looking forward to this flight, given that this represents Cathay Pacifics next generation business class , which only recently debuted on long haul flights.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

This winter will mark the end of TUI Belgiums long-haul operation from Brussels. The carrier has decided that the routes it operatedtypically to leisure destinations across the Atlanticare no longer commercially viable.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

The NTSB has declined to confirm statements by Sen. Ted Cruz that the crew of an Army Blackhawk helicopter had the aircraft’s ADS-B Out transmitter “turned off” when it was in a collision with a PSA CRJ700 at Reagan National Airport in late January. The NTSB said in a media update on Saturday that it has recovered all the big pieces of wreckage from both aircraft and “retrieved additional avionics” from the Blackhawk but it’s still not discussing the status of

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

In recent years, Airbus has built a strong competitive advantage over arch-rival Boeing, in terms of new aircraft orders and deliveries. While the American manufacturer has been plagued with numerous operational challenges, Airbus has been soaring with the success of programs like the A220, A321 and A350. Last year alone, Airbus received more than double the number of orders and made more than double the number of deliveries compared to Boeing.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

After four engine changes, the Philippine Mars could make its third attempt to head to an Arizona museum this week. Coulson Flying Tanker head Wayne Coulson told Nanaimo News Now that after months of maintenance and the engine swaps it’s now up to the weather to decide the schedule for the ferry flight that will ultimately take it from its home base in Port Alberni on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

The past week or two has been a very difficult one for aviation in the United States of America. The nation has been faced with several tragic aviation incidents that have fostered fear regarding some of the country's aging infrastructure and understaffed facilities. On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, an American Eagle flight operated by wholly-owned subsidiary PSA Airlines collided with a Blackhawk helicopter moments before arrival at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport , killing 67 people a

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Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

On December 27, 2024, AerCap Holdings announced a sale-and-leaseback agreement with TAAG for the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Heres a practice thats way too common, as flagged by View from the Wing. Its nice to see people being held accountable, even if action was only taken due to public pressure resulting from a leak. Indonesia fires 30 immigration officers over bribes Indonesia has just fired 30 immigration officers working at Jakarta SoekarnoHatta International Airport (CGK), following accusations that they demanded bribes from Chinese travelers.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Dating back to the mid-1940s, Ethiopian Airlines is one of the oldest carriers in all of Africa, with recent developments having seen it become widely regarded as one of the continent's leading operators of commercial aircraft. Flying out of its hub in Addis Ababa, the Star Alliance member operates a modern and diverse fleet of regional, narrowbody, and widebody aircraft to destinations all around the globe.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! Im in the middle of my review trip, and have had a great time, and look forward to sharing more about the experience in the coming days. On the points & travel front, this week Turkish opened a lounge at Tokyo Narita, United revealed it would restart Israel flights, ITA Airways initiated the process of leaving SkyTeam, the Aman Bangkok started accepting reservations, Aeroplan outlined plans to update award pricing, IndiGo reached a deal to lea

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

United Airlines has scheduled a domestic flight using a Boeing 767-300ER on April 1, operating between Washington and Newark. While this may be a repositioning flight, tickets are available for purchase.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

PRESS RELEASE B-29 DOC and the WSU TECH Foundation will host the fourth Pull a Plane for Education, March 8, 2025, at the B-29 DOC Hangar, Education and Visitors Center. The event raises funds for WSU TECH student support, creating career opportunities in aviation and beyond. Additionally, it supports the upkeep of B-29 DOC, ensuring it remains airworthy and serves as a living museum to honor the Greatest Generation and celebrate Wichitas rich aviation heritage.

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Hangar 59

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

For decades now, European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has been at the forefront of innovation in the airline industry. The aerospace firm boasts an impressive portfolio of reliable aircraft, ranging from helicopters to the world's largest commercial airliner, the Airbus A380. Its new innovations and improvements in critical areas like efficiency, noise, and passenger experience have made it a popular choice for aircraft operators when selecting aircraft for their fleets.

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Airline Airlines 121

Pilots Who Ask Why

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

The Boeing 737 MAX crisis shook the aviation world to its core. Two horrible crashes in less than five months left the industry scrambling to understand how something so catastrophic could happen Today, were going to dive into what went wrong: from design flaws to poor oversight, and how […] The post What Went Wrong With the Boeing 737 MAX? The Why Spotlight #4 first appeared on Pilots Who Ask Why.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Spanish flag carrier Iberia is gearing up for a busy summer 2025, with a record number of seats available, including a 14% increase to the US. The airline will also expand in Latin America, where connectivity will be at its highest level this summer.

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Airline Airlines 119

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Are you a VFR pilot that hates being grounded just because there is a cloud layer over the airport? What if you could take off on a day with a 2,000-foot overcast ceiling and then climb through a few hundred feet of clouds to cruise on top in clear weather? An instrument rating unlocks that capability and can help your realize the full potential of your pilot’s license.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

With 205 aircraft already ordered, Emirates 's future fleet is centered around the eagerly awaited Boeing 777X. But according to Bloomberg , the airline based in Dubai has been forced to reevaluate its expectations due to the ongoing delays in the aircraft's commercial launch. Deliveries are now expected to be delayed until at least the second quarter of 2027, and potentially later in 2028.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

On April 12, the Yuri’s Night world space party transforms The Museum of Flight into a 21+ intergalactic nightclub celebrating real and imagined spaceflight with music, dancing, art and cosplay. Yuris Night space parties are held around the world and the biggest in North America is at The Museum of Flight. Headlining this years festivity is the legendary global ambassador of Chicago house music sound, DJ Gene Farris.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

When industry analysts analyze an airline's profitability, one of the most important key performance indicators (KPIs), provides investors and observers with a large amount of insight into carrier bottom lines. Furthermore, load factors can also provide observers with a large amount of insight into an airline's business model, and it can also be used to evaluate route profitability.

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The Aviationist

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

The first German P-8A Poseidon has received the complete German Navy livery and is expected to be delivered by August 2025, starting the replacement of the older P-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The German Navys (Deutsche Marine) first Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) has received full German colors and markings at Boeings factory […] The post First German Navy P-8A Poseidon Unveiled appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

For more than five months, Finnair and its pilots have been locked in a dispute that may escalate in the coming week. While the dispute has already disrupted operations in Finland, the latest development will put wet lease flights operated by Finnair on behalf of Qantas between Australia and Asia at risk.

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The Aviationist

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

An F-35C of VX-9 assigned to the United Operational Test Team at Edwards AFB performed the first dual drop of externally mounted GBU-54 LJDAM bombs, engaging a remote controlled High-Speed Moving Target. The U.S. Air Force has announced that the United Operational Test Team conducted the first ever dual release of externally mounted GBU-54 LJDAMs […] The post F-35 Completes First Dual External GBU-54 Laser JDAM Drop appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Iceland-based low-cost carrier PLAY has continued to tinker with its North American network, swapping aircraft and, thus, reducing its overall capacity on flights to the United States.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

On this day in aviation history, February 8, 1967, the Saab 37 Viggen made its first flight. Designed as a multirole fighter and attack aircraft by the Swedish Aeroplane Corporation (SAAB), the Viggen was one of the most capable aircraft of the Cold War to be developed by a neutral power. Although it would never fire a shot in anger, Viggen would gain the admiration of its pilots and the respect of both NATO and Warsaw Pact pilots and remains a favorite of many aviation enthusiasts around the wo

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Sometimes, we read about new connections and wonder why an airline would launch flights between those two destinations. However, is there any more logical connection than the one just launched by Air France between Hollywood and Nice, the gateway to the glittering Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix?

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Im currently on my review trip to Hong Kong , and just wrapped up a quick stay at the St. Regis Hong Kong. This is one of the points hotels that Ive most wanted to stay at , so Im glad I had the chance to do so on this trip. While Ill have a full review soon, I want to share a couple of quick thoughts on the property. Long story short, theres a lot to like about this hotel, and I had a great stay.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

STARLUX Airlines and Viasat have partnered to offer the airlines passengers the companys high-performance in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution in a phased rollout.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

When it comes to aviation icons, the Boeing 747 is unmatched. According to ch-aviation , the number of active B747 per year has significantly declined over the years from approximately 375 in 2005, to just over 90 in 2024.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) is a crucial ally to the United States and other multinational alliances that operate in the Middle East. Their have a uniquely heavily-air-focused military structure with an all-volunteer force that consists of many royal family members (princes) and other high ranking members of Saudi society. Given their strategic location, the US military heavily invested in joint air facilities many years ago to support expeditionary forces.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

One of the biggest advantages of private aviation is that the customer can choose a jet to suit their purposes, prioritizing aspects like luxury, speed, range or economy. The Bombardier Global 7500, for example, can fly far and fast. Its range of 7,474 nmi (nautical miles) rivals long-distance commercial heavyweights such as the Boeing Boeing 787-9 , which boasts a range of 7,565 nmi.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Frontier Airlines has formally requested permission to start operations on a new route connecting El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogot, Colombia, with Luis Muoz Marn International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Colombia (Aerocivil). If the request is approved, this new service would mark Frontiers first venture into South America, with Bogot becoming its inaugural destination on the continent.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

The Boeing 767 was one of the most successful aircraft ever introduced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and it helped pioneer the idea of twin-engine widebody flight. The aircraft was launched on July 14th, 1978, and the prototype aircraft took to the skies for the first time on September 26th, 1981. It eventually entered service with United Airlines not long after, on September 8th, 1982.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

In Europe, low-cost carriers have a much larger presence in the market than they do in the United States, where they typically have more limited operations and smaller market shares than full-service competitors like Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines. Airlines like Ryanair , easyJet, and Wizz Air have similar market shares to full-service airlines like British Airways, Air France, and Iberia, and they often have fleets that are often larger than their full-service competito

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Airline Airlines 105

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Saab is well known as a car manufacturer, but as an aircraft manufacturer they have created some iconic fighter jets. With famously stylish examples like the Saab 29 Tunnan, 35 Draken, and 37 Viggen, one might be forgiven for overlooking their general aviation aircraft. With the field of general aviation including light aircraft, business and small passenger planes, it may be interesting to see if such examples retain the style and ingenuity Saab is famous for.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Chicago is one of the largest and most iconic cities in the United States. With the opening of its first airport in 1926, the North American city has a long and storied aviation history. Nowadays, when you fly through the city, odds are the airport you'll arrive at (if you're not flying Southwest Airlines ) is Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Let's take a look at America's fourth-busiest international airport and how it got its name.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

More than anything else, UAE flag carrier Emirates is arguably best known for being by far the world's largest operator of the Airbus A380, with more than 100 examples of the superjumbo in its fleet. However, did you know that the airline also operates an even greater number of aircraft from the Boeing 777 family? Let's examine Emirates' different seating configurations on the type, ranked by capacity.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

The Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet 700 ( CRJ700 ) series, introduced over 25 years ago, has established a reliable reputation in the aviation industry. Known for its performance, this aircraft has an impressive safety record. Midair malfunctions or significant defects have not been reported associated with the aircraft.

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