Aerotime
JANUARY 30, 2025
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended Max Airs domestic flight services for three months following an incident where a Max Air Boeing 737-400 suffered a nose gear collapse during landing at Kano Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN). The announcement was made by Michael Achimugu, the Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs at the NCAA, on January 29, 2025.
Cranky Flier
JANUARY 30, 2025
Just a quick note before I get into this post. I, like all of you, saw the crash of American 5342 last night, and I am sure there will be much to say about this. As always, I’m not here to break news but rather analyze it over time. So I will just run the scheduled post below and will talk about this more in the future. In case you missed it, this has not been a good week for JetBlue.
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Aerotime
JANUARY 30, 2025
The ultra-low-cost Hungarian airline Wizz Air has reported a net loss of 241.1 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, citing operational challenges from grounding 20% of its fleet over issues with the GTF engine. In its unaudited financial results for Q3 F25, released on January 30, 2025, Wizz Air said it carried 15.5 million passengers, marking a 2.6% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
Last night's tragedy involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and a US Army Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter has taken a turn for the worst after authorities said emergency responders are now shifting from rescue to recovery mode. The collision put an end to US commercial aviation's 16-year streak of no fatal crashes, the last being the 2009 crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 in New York.
Aerotime
JANUARY 30, 2025
From October 2025, Icelandair will commence a brand-new direct service to Miami, Florida, using its latest aircraft, the Airbus A321LR. Icelandair announced on January 30, 2025, that the popular sunshine city of Miami would become its second destination in Florida after Orlando, with three flights a week scheduled to fly. Starting on October 25, 2025, and running until March 2026, Icelandair passengers will be able to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA) every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
Late evening on January 29, an American Eagle flight, operated by PSA Airlines, and a United States Army (USA) helicopter collided east of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), claiming the lives of 67 people: 64 onboard the Mitsubishi CRJ700 and three onboard the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
Aerotime
JANUARY 30, 2025
Air India, Indias national carrier owned by the Tata Group, and Kenya Airways, one of the continents most modern carriers, have announced the airlines have entered into a codeshare partnership for flights between India and Africa. The newly penned deal, announced on January 30, 2025, reaffirms the carriers’ commitment to each other by adding to the existing interline agreement between the partners networks.
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Aerotime
JANUARY 30, 2025
A small Cirrus S22 private plane crashed in Goleta, California, on January 29, 2025, seriously injuring its two occupants. The aircraft had taken off from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) at 14:15 local time and crashed shortly afterwards in a field next to Highway 101, bursting into flames upon its impact with the ground. Videos posted online show several bystanders and Highway Patrol officers rushing to extricate the injured from the wreckage.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
As investigators are trying to piece together what may have caused American Airlines flight 5342 to crash into the Potomac River Wednesday night, new details have emerged about air traffic control (ATC) staffing at the time of the incident. The stricken regional jet collided with a US military-operated Sikorsky H-60 helicopter seconds before it was due to land in the nations capital.
Aerotime
JANUARY 30, 2025
Ryanair, Europes largest low-cost carrier, has announced a raft of new routes from the largest base on its network at London-Stansted Airport (STN). The announcement was made on January 29. 2025 the same day that the UK Government revealed an intention to expedite expansion plans at several London airports, which included building a third runway at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) and allowing further growth at Stansted located some 30 miles (50km) to the north of the capital.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 30, 2025
Both devices were recovered from the PSA CRJ-700 jet, which collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River.
Aerotime
JANUARY 30, 2025
Global spending on digital technology integration is expected to reach 3,9 trillion U.S. dollars by 2027, according to Statista. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and technology services company Financing and Promoting Technology (FTP) note that aviation chief information officers are recognizing the need to strategically invest in technology as the industry is filled with legacy applications that are financially difficult to maintain.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
In March 2024, Simple Flying reported Korean Air had placed a massive $13.7 billion order for 33 new Airbus A350s (including six A350-900s and 27 A350-1000s). Korean Air has now received the first two A350-900s and is placing them on short-haul routes to Osaka and Fukuoka in Japan from South Korea's primary international airport, Seoul-Incheon. Korean Air is the largest airline in Korea and the country's flag carrier.
Aerotime
JANUARY 30, 2025
Its no secret that a large shortfall in commercial aircraft is currently sweeping across the aviation sector, with estimates in the region of 4,500 less commercial planes than needed to meet market demands. For the aviation industry, this is just the tip of the iceberg, 2025 continues to bring challenges and pressures from capacity shortages, supply chain disruption, unreliable market trends and restrictive sustainability criteria.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
On his second day as the head of the United States Department of Transportation ( DOT ), Sean Duffy has signed several memorandums, including policies targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 30, 2025
By Chris Bucholtz The Consolidated PB2Y Coronado entered U.S. Navy service after a protracted five-year development, and its reputation suffered because of it. Little did its detractors know that the big four-engined flying boat would succeed in one of the most unlikely missions of the Pacific War a series of 2,400-mile round trip raids on heavily-defended Wake Island.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 30, 2025
One of the two pilots onboard the PSA Airlines flight that crashed near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday has been identified.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 30, 2025
There are many benefits I love about Hyatts top tier Globalist status , though arguably my single favorite perk is the suite upgrade awards that members can earn. In this post, I want to take a closer look at how this benefit works. The process of redeeming these became easier as of last year, so thats great. What are Hyatt suite upgrade awards? With World of Hyatt suite upgrade awards, members can confirm an upgrade to a standard suite at the time of booking for a stay of up to seven nights whe
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 30, 2025
A leaked FAA report suggests there was unusual staffing in the air traffic control tower during the D.C. airplane and helicopter crash.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 30, 2025
The Amex Offers program has just rolled out a new targeted offer for the purchase of Emirates flights, which could be worth considering for anyone planning travel. I dont ever recall seeing an Amex Offers deal for Emirates flights, so its nice to see this. Spend $1,000+ with Emirates, save $150 With a new targeted Amex Offers deal, you can receive a $150 statement credit when you spend $1,000 or more with Emirates by April 30, 2025.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 30, 2025
Lufthansa Group is deepening its strategic partnership with airBaltic by acquiring a 10% convertible stake in the Latvian national airline for 14 million.
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 30, 2025
On this day in aviation history, January 30, 1933, the Curtiss T-32 Condor II airliner made its first flight. This airliner of the 1930s was among the last of the biplane airliners but would play a key role in the development of American commercial aviation. The design of the T-32 Condor II was derived from two previous aircraft built by the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company: the Curtiss B-2 Condor biplane bomber built for the US Army Air Corps and an airliner based on the design of the B-2 Co
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
The Cirrus Vision SF50, also known as the Vision Jet, is a very light business jet designed and developed by Cirrus Aircraft. The first prototype of the single-engine design took to the skies in July 2008. Following a slow development, the first conforming prototype flew in March 2014. After a comprehensive flight test campaign, the type received its US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certificate in October 2016.
AV Web
JANUARY 30, 2025
So far the FAA has been lenient in enforcing ADS-B Out equipment failures for aircraft flying in ADS-B mandated airspace, but there are signs that a crackdown is coming. In this video, Larry Anglisano and Sy Pinkert talk about what you need to do if the FAA puts your aircraft on the No Services list if it determined the installed equipment isn’t working precisely as it should.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
As the hours continue to pass since the crash of American Eagle flight 5342 , we're beginning to learn more about those who were onboard the Sikorsky UH-60 helicopter that collided with the passenger flight. What do we know about the pilots onboard the Army helicopter that collided with a regional jet in the US's worst aviation disaster since 2009?
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 30, 2025
D.C. Fire Chief John Donnelly said Thursday that no survivors are expected after an American Eagle CRJ-700 and helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
Delta Air Lines , the most profitable airline in America today and the nation's #1 airline according to the latest rankings from the Wall Street Journal, has the hard work of many different departments to attribute its impressive success to. But perhaps the most important of Delta's many different initiatives has been its continued refinement of its route network.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 30, 2025
Delegates from the U.K.s Department of Transportation and Civil Aviation Authority have arrived in Pakistan this week to discuss resuming flights.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
Taylor Swifts career has been nothing short of meteoric. As one of the biggest music icons of her generation, her life often involves jetting across the globe for concerts, tours, and personal engagements. Unsurprisingly, private aviation has become a vital aspect of her lifestyle, offering her the convenience, privacy, and flexibility that commercial flights cannot match.
Flyertalk
JANUARY 30, 2025
The hospitality giant announced the new promotion available for registration on Monday, January 27, 2025. Promotion Offers Bonus Elite Night Credits Towards Status Regardless of their current status, Marriott Bonvoy members can register for the promotion on the companys website. After registration, stays at participating Marriott properties between February 11 and April 28 will count towards the bonus.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
The Arizona Cardinals, one of the National Football League's (NFL) oldest franchises, have made significant strides in enhancing team travel through the acquisition of a fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft. This initiative not only underscores the team's commitment to player comfort and operational efficiency but also highlights a growing trend among professional sports teams to invest in dedicated transportation solutions, offering advantages that go beyond traditional travel arrangements.
AV Web
JANUARY 30, 2025
Iris Cummings Critchell, an aviation pioneer and the last known surviving U.S. Olympic swimmer from the 1936 Berlin Games, passed away at age 104 last week. According to the New York Times , after competing in the games where she finished fourth in her 100m breaststroke heat in Berlin, Critchell turned her attention to another passionaviation. In 1941, during World War II, she became one of the first women to pilot U.S. military aircraft, flying more than 25 types as part of the Women Airforce S
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
This week, North America welcomed its first-ever fully electric refrigerated catering truck for the aviation industry. The CT6000E is a collaboration between global ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturer Mallaghan and International Motors, LLC and will be used at Boston's Logan International Airport.
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 30, 2025
Few milestones in life compare with the thrill of slipping the bonds of Earth while taking the controls of an aircraft for the first time. Of course, as those who begin the journey well know, becoming a pilot is about far more than just logging flight hours. Its a process of education, practice, and self-discovery. Its the satisfying hum of the engine, the rush of a well-executed takeoff, and a newfound sense of freedom and responsibility.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
The world's largest airportKing Fahd International Airport (DMM) in Dammam, Saudi Arabiais more than double the area size of the world's next biggest airport, King Khalid International Airport, also located in Saudi Arabia. At an estimated 300 sq miles, King Fahd International is the same size as the entirety of New York City and almost six times larger than the biggest airport in the United States, Denver International Airport.
AV Web
JANUARY 30, 2025
Photo By Tom Rudolf Sunrise from AA579, a B737-800, short final on 18R DFW. Photo By Bill Madden The days and nights are long, but the years are short Photo By Sparky Barnes Tom Peterson on the takeoff roll in his 1939 de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth, Photo By Chris Front Flying a Nanchang CJ-6A in New South Wales, Australia in January 2024. The post Picture Of The Week: January 31, 2025 appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
The Cessna Citation Latitude's list price for a new aircraft was $22 million. Its estimated annual fixed operating cost is between $476,621 and $678,790, and its variable operating cost is $1,817,496. The estimated charter cost is between $4,000 and $5,547 per hour, with hourly fuel usage of 210 gallons per hour GPH. This indicates that the annual budget of the latitude ranges between $959,021 and $2,496,286 when flying at least 200 flying hours per year, according to Compare Private Planes.
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