Aerotime

JANUARY 31, 2025

Kenya Airways is celebrating two significant developments, having signed a new codeshare agreement with Air India and achieved approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASO) to perform maintenance services on European-registered aircraft. In an extension of an existing interline partnership between Kenya Airways and Air India , the two carriers have confirmed that their new partnership is to go much further.

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Airline Airlines 282

AV Web

JANUARY 31, 2025

Responders in Philadelphia PA are on the scene of what a plane crash that impacted Roosevelt Mall that has erupted a fire across several street blocks. The FAA has confirmed that it was a Lear 55 that had just taken off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport on its way to Branson, Missouri on a medical flight. FAA reported two people on board. 6ABC in Philly is reporting multiple casualties, and reports are the impact (captured by doorbell cams) has ignited underground gas lines.

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Jet 132

Aerotime

JANUARY 31, 2025

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has recorded its busiest ever year to seal ten years of dominance at the top, according to the Airports Council International (ACI). On January 30, 2025, Dubai Airport posted annual figures of 92.3 million guests in 2024, surpassing its previous all-time high of 89.1 million in 2018. Last year saw 200,000 more passengers use Dubai Airport than had been expected, with December 2024 emerging as the busiest month with 8.2 million guests.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 31, 2025

Plans have been revealed for Delta Air Lines to launch another route to the South Pacific, which is a region in which the carrier has historically been pretty weak (thanks to @xJonNYC for flagging this). Delta will start flying to Melbourne, Australia As of December 2025, Delta will offer a new flight between Los Angeles (LAX) and Melbourne (MEL). The 7,921-mile journey will operate three times weekly, with the following schedule: Los Angeles to Melbourne departing 9:25PM arriving 8:15AM (+2 day

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Airline Airlines 120

Aerotime

JANUARY 31, 2025

Authorities will start a joint investigation early next week into the Air Busan A321 that burst into flames at Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS), Yonhap News Agency has reported. Officials from South Koreas Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) have announced that the investigation will begin on February 3, 2025, while the aircraft remains on the tarmac at the airport. “It was determined that the probe could be safely carried out without removing the fuel after cond

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

MAFFS, or Modular Aerial Fire Fighting Systems , transforms a military transport into an aerial firefighter. In an interview with Simple Flying, David Sarnoff, the Executive Director for the MAFFS program, kindly made time to explain how the MAFFS magic happens. As some may be aware, MAFFS-equipped C-130 Hercules are becoming the rough equivalent of the calvary fighting wildfires in the care of multiple United States Air Force Air National Guard units such as the recent wildfires that laid siege

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Aerotime

JANUARY 31, 2025

TAAG Angola Airlines is celebrating the arrival of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, complete with a special new livery and an unusual logo. The Boeing widebody is the first of four Dreamliners that are due to arrive, with an additional 787-9 and two larger 787-10s set to join the TAAG Angola fleet in the near future. According to the airline, the Boeing B787-9 features a rebranded livery which embodies Angola’s heritage, with the visibility of the Palanca displayed on the aircraft’s

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Airline Airlines Airplanes Tail 284

Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

Over forty years ago, traveling by helicopter over New York City was certainly not unusual and, indeed, the luxurious and famous airline Pan Am (Pan American World Airways) would encourage it. They offered low fares and complimentary tickets for their First Class and Clipper Class customers. There were highlights and tragedies to follow, but what was on offer?

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Airline Airlines 105

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 31, 2025

A few years ago, Marriott Bonvoy eliminated award charts and hotel categories, and switched to dynamic award pricing. While award pricing can vary, Marriott does still have a secret award chart, and I want to take an updated look at that, in light of the recent devaluation that we saw. Marriott Bonvoy hotel categories & award costs Seal The Deal Travels covers how Marriott Bonvoy still assigns hotels categories when it comes to points redemptions, and theres a minimum and maximum range of aw

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

Over four decades have passed since the first Boeing 767 variant entered commercial service. While over 700 aircraft are in service with multiple operators, most carry freight. For obvious reasons, fewer than 190 aircraft continue to carry passengers.

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Airline Airlines 126

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 31, 2025

World of Hyatts Milestone Rewards program offers perks for every 10 elite qualifying nights that members earn in a calendar year, all the way from 10 nights to 150 nights. The Milestone Rewards perk that has historically been the least valuable is club access awards. However, thanks to these certificates now being transferable, theyre certainly more useful than in the past.

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Threshold 108

Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

Of the many private aircraft that have made a significant impact on the market in recent years, the Pilatus PC-12 is undoubtedly one of the most noteworthy. This single-engine turboprop aircraft manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Stans, Switzerland, has been on the market since 1991 and has become one of the best-selling high-performance utility aircraft of the last fifty years, despite heavy competition from American and European players.

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Aviation News

JANUARY 31, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 29, 2025 Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), started its first-ever ground runs on a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter equipped with two GE Aerospace T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE). During this test, the T901 engine demonstrated its capabilities through a series of rigorous procedures.

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General Aviation 86

Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

the Airbus A220 has been having a pretty rough time staying out of the hangar and in the air where it belongs. Yes, we can be grateful that it has thus far managed to avoid the same levels of bad publicity and disaster as the Boeing 737 MAX, but A220 operators around the world are most definitely experiencing challenges with the type.

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Hangar 116

Airline Geeks

JANUARY 31, 2025

American began nonstop service between Wichita and Reagan National in January 2024. Flights operate once daily between the two cities.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

On January 31, a Learjet 55 serving as a flying ambulance with six souls aboard mysteriously crashed into the Castor Gardens neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All souls were lost in the plane crash , with no suspected cause at this time.

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Airplanes Jet 133

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 31, 2025

In October 2024, British Airways cut catering in premium cabins on many of its long haul flights, claiming it was due to customer feedback (but of course!). Well, the airline is now fully rolling back these negative changes, which is good news for travelers. How British Airways modified inflight meal service To start, lets cover the basics of the changes that British Airways rolled out in October 2024, for long haul flights, including in business class: British Airways introduced brunch on more

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Airline Airlines 116

Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

Three airlines will add flights to Tennessee's Memphis International Airport (MEM) this spring. Spirit Airlines will add two flights to Florida, while Delta Air Lines will add a link to Austin. Southwest Airlines will also begin an intra-Tennessee route to Nashville.

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Airline Airlines 122

Airline Geeks

JANUARY 31, 2025

The airline began service to Brisbane last month, which is a seasonal flight. Its Los Angeles to Sydney route is served year-round.

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Airline Airlines 111

Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

A Learjet 55 medevac, bound for Springfield, Missouri, crashed into several buildings in northeast Philadelphia on January 31, 2025, injuring people on the ground and setting homes and vehicles ablaze. Authorities have not yet reported the number of fatalities.

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Jet 119

AV Web

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Los Angeles Times is reporting a drone operator whose aircraft damaged the wing of water bomber working the Palisades fire in Los Angeles last month has offered to pay a five figure repair bill and do 150 hours of community to avoid jail for the mishap. Peter Tripp Akemann, 56, of Culver City, offered to plead guilty to unsafe operation of an uncrewed aircraft according to prosecutors.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 was a successful 20th-century family of narrowbody twinjets, with almost 1,200 units produced from 1979 to 1999. Affectionately known by many as the 'Mad Dog,' these aircraft were notable for their five-abreast seating configuration and rear-mounted engines, which set them apart from many of their contemporary narrowbody twinjets.

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Airline Airlines 119

Airline Geeks

JANUARY 31, 2025

IATA reports that global air travel demand in 2024 reached new heights, with international traffic seeing a strong 13.6% rise.

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Airline Airlines 102

Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

Eric Schmidt is one of the world's most famous entrepreneurs and businessmen. Schmidt was born in Falls Church, Virginia, on April 27, 1955. His father, Wilson Schmidt, was a professor of international economics at both Virginia Tech University and Johns Hopkins University, and also worked for the United States Treasury Department during the Nixon Administration.

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Jet 116

Airline Geeks

JANUARY 31, 2025

In stark contrast to the blue and green shades painted on most of its fleet, Horizon Airs retrojet bears its bold original livery.

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Airline Airlines 102

Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

Star Alliance member United Airlines has two one-of-a-kind themed Boeing 757 aircraft within its fleet, with designs inspired by two accomplished women from California and New Jersey who won United Airline's Her Art Here competition.

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Airline Airlines 115

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 31, 2025

Throughout the month of February, Sportys is celebrating IFR Month , a month-long focus on the challenges and rewards of instrument flying. In addition to special savings on pilot gear, Sportys will offer interactive webinars, articles, instrument flying videos, and answers to common IFR questions. The goal is to encourage pilots to earn their instrument rating, get current, and enjoy more utility from their pilot certificate.

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Pilot 96

Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

By most accounts, owner/operators have a favorable impression of the Saab 2000. Unfortunately, the plane had a very limited production run from 1992 to 1999, making only 63 aircraft.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 31, 2025

In parts of the U.S. where snow falls, pilots frequently have to decide whether or not to go flying, after accumulation stops and the skies clear. It’s only a little snow, the hardy aviators will say, looks like we can handle it. The problem is, there’s snow, and then there’s Snow. What we could handle last time may not match today’s conditions.

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Runway Airplanes Crosswind Drag 86

Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency ( EASA ) has chosen not to extend the Conflict Zone Information Bulletins (CZIB) for Israel and Iran, citing ceasefire agreements and reduction of tensions in the region.

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Aviation News

JANUARY 31, 2025

– African airline receives first of four 787 Dreamliner airplanes on order – 787 Dreamliner to expand TAAG Angola Airlines network in Europe and open.

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Airline Airlines Airplanes 82

Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

United Airlines is one of the most dynamic carriers in the market today, and the airline's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the best examples of how this carrier has overcome adversity. When coronavirus shut down businesses, schools, and anything else deemed non-essential, the global aviation industry came grinding to a halt, with passenger demand cratering and airlines reducing their operational network to a shadow of what they once were.

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Airline Airlines 107

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 31, 2025

Chase and IHG have three co-branded credit cards currently open to new applicants. Theres often confusion about who is eligible for these cards (based on which cards you currently have), so in this post, I want to cover the basics of what you need to know to get approved for these cards. Chase IHG Rewards credit card basics To start, lets cover the annual fees and welcome bonuses available on the three IHG credit cards issued by Chase that are currently open to new applicants: Through March 19,

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

Well, that didnt take long. Airbus has suspended the operations of its outsized air cargo service, Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT). The unfortunate news comes just over 12 months after the cargo division received its own Air Operators Certificate to begin serving customers. AiBT had been doing business with its fleet of Airbus A300-600ST Belugas which have been in service for over 20 years.

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 31, 2025

Despite Wednesday's mid-air collision and previous calls to not add flights at the airport, Reagan National is gearing up for one of its busiest years to date.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 31, 2025

In the world of commercial aviation, there are few things as slim as profit margins. On average, carrier profit margins are less than 5%, meaning that any minute change in their operating costs can have a major impact on airline bottom lines. As a result, airlines will extensively innovate their operating models to streamline costs as much as possible, especially when it comes to reducing the amount of fuel that they consume, as it is their largest individual expense.

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Airplanes Airline Airlines 105

Air Facts

JANUARY 31, 2025

Final Thoughts on the Base to Final Turn Air Facts Journal Recent NTSB data confirm that botched base to final turns are as common as stall/spin in loss of control. Recent NTSB data confirm that botched base to final turns are as common as stall/spin in loss of control. If I could, Id do an NTSB study on base to final loss of control from slipping turns, not just skidding turns.

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Turbulence Airplanes Crosswind Pilot 52