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
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
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.
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.
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
While much is still unknown about the collision between an American Eagle jet and a US Army helicopter, one common thread is just how congested the skies are above Ronald Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Simple Flying maintains running coverage of the disaster, but stepping back a little, this story is about the warning signs from previous near misses at Washington National.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
A transatlantic flight between the United States and the UK can take anywhere between six and ten hours, depending upon where it flies from the US. Passengers flying the popular New York JFK to London Heathrow route usually reach their destinations in six hours, while those flying out from Los Angeles can take up to 10 hours.
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.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
US carrier Southwest Airlines has revealed more details about its plan to upgrade the interiors of its planes as it moves to assigned seating. The airline is retrofitting its aircraft with new interiors that feature extra legroom and updated seats.
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.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 30, 2025
Even with conservatively planned delivery numbers, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said the beleaguered manufacturer appears to be on a good path.
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.
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.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 30, 2025
On January 28, RTX, the parent company of Pratt & Whitney, announced its 2024 results and 2025 outlook. The aerospace giant reported sales of $80.8 billion and net income of $7.7 billion, up 9% and 6% compared to 2023.
AOPA
JANUARY 30, 2025
The Commemorative Air Force is preparing a 1944 Douglas R4D-6S named Ready 4 Duty for a 12-week, 12,000-mile transatlantic trip to mark the eightieth anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II. The flight, dubbed the Navy to Victory Tour, will honor the success and sacrifices of American and Allied sailors.
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.
AOPA
JANUARY 30, 2025
A witness who watched the Van's Aircraft RV–10 depart from Fullerton Municipal Airport in California on January 2 told investigators that the left-side gull-wing door was open after takeoff, and that he saw the pilot's arm reach up to pull it down.
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?
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 30, 2025
PRESS RELEASE Goodyear will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its famed airships by bringing two of them to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2025. The 72nd Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The appearance of two airships marks a unique occurrence in the more than 50 years that Goodyear has brought its blimps and airships to Oshkosh.
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
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.
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