Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Airlines in the Asia Pacific region recorded a solid traffic growth for the year 2024. This is based on preliminary traffic figures for the full calendar year 2024, released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). The numbers showed strong growth in both international air passenger and cargo markets, brought by increase in flight frequencies, and a robust e-commerce landscape.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
There are several ways to earn World of Hyatt free night award awards. In this post, I want to talk about one of the often overlooked ways to earn Hyatt free nights, which is with World of Hyatts ongoing Brand Explorer promotion. This offers World of Hyatt members the opportunity to earn free night awards for exploring Hyatts portfolio. Given the huge brand inflation that Hyatt has seen in recent years, this can potentially offer up to six free night awards, and counting.
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Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) NOTAM computer system is back up and running following a temporary shortage, according to US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. On February 2, 2025, the FAA confirmed in a statement that the NOTAM system, which provides updates about anything that may affect the safety of flight, is online and operational.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The Boeing 707 and its shorter derivative, the 720, are iconic aircraft that helped usher in the jet age, transforming global air travel forever. Developed in the 1950s, the 707 became a flagship of commercial aviation, serving airlines across the globe and offering passengers a faster, more comfortable, and more reliable way to travel long distances.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Spirit AeroSystems shareholders have agreed to a Boeing buy out that would see the Wichita-based manufacturer rejoin the planemaker 20 years after going their separate ways. Boeings acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems was approved in a vote during a special meeting of the companys shareholders and confirmed on January 31, 2025. Details regarding the merger were first made public in summer 2025, with Boeing expected to pay around $4.7 billion under the terms of the agreement.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
On Singapore's National Day in August last year, Etihad Airways (Etihad) announced it would begin using the iconic Airbus A380 between Abu Dhabi and Singapore in 2025. That promise became a reality on Monday when Etihad started A380 services on the route.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
A new Etihad Airways Airbus A380 service has touched down in Singapore joining London, New York and Paris as destinations for the superjumbo jet. The Etihad Airbus A380-800 , registered A6-API, left Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) on February 1, 2025, just after 22:00 and landed the following day at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) around 09:30.
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Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has finally given the green light for All Nippon Airways (ANA) takeover of fellow Japanese carrier Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA). The announcement comes over a year after ANA first mooted an interest in taking over its closest rival in March 2023. NCA, Japans only cargo-only airline, is owned by Japanese logistics giant Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha and currently operates a fleet of eight Boeing 747-8Fs and flies from 13 airports located throughout Japan.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Breeze Airways just recorded its first full-quarter profit , delivering a 4% operating margin on the back of $220 million in revenue during the fourth quarter of 2024. The airline, which has built its brand by offering point-to-point flights between secondary US cities, also posted revenue of $680 million for the full year, marking a 78% increase over its 2023 results.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
A worker at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has been critically injured after the aircraft tug that he was driving was struck by the wing of an aircraft that had just landed and was approaching its assigned gate, causing the tug to overturn. The incident occurred at around 19:35 local time on Saturday, February 1. 2025. The aircraft involved was a Bombardier CRJ-200 operated by Air Wisconsin on behalf of American Eagle, the regional subsidiary of American Airlines.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
On February 1, Etihad Airways deployed the Airbus A380 from its Abu Dhabi hub to Singapore for the first time. The carrier also uses the double-decker quadjet to London Heathrow , New York JFK (which again saw the type in April 2024), and Paris CDG (November 2024). A fifth destination is coming, but it is unclear where it will be.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Scandinavian airline SAS unveiled new uniforms for its workforce on February 3, 2025. The new outfits, which will be worn by around 9,000 of the airlines staff, both on the ground and in the air, have been created to reflect a modern, functional, inclusive and sustainable design, according to the airline. By updating its uniforms, SAS also aims to provide its passengers with a glimpse of Nordic aesthetics as well as a nod to the rich heritage of the carrier.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The recent tragedy of American Airlines Flight 5342 has once again brought the focus back on the safety of commercial flights in congested airspaces and airports, particularly at a time when the aviation sector in the US is reported to be facing a shortage of air traffic controllers.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The black box belonging to a Learjet 55 ambulance aircraft that crashed in Philadelphia has been found by investigators at a depth of eight feet. Officials from the National Transport Safety Bureau (NTSB) hope the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) will shed light on what caused the tragedy on January 31, 2025. Additionally, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced that a seventh victim of the crash has been confirmed.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The Navy Wings engineering team has kicked off the year with meticulous attention to maintaining the Fairey Swordfish W5856, the worlds oldest surviving airworthy example of this iconic aircraft. Their efforts are focused on addressing minor issues and ensuring the Swordfish remains in pristine flying condition. Recently, the engineers identified deterioration in a critical component of the aircraft’s start-up procedure.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Vertical Aerospace announced on February 4, 2025, that it had successfully completed Phase 2 in its piloted flight test program for its VX4 prototype eVTOL aircraft. The thrustborne stage of the testing process, which has now been completed, includes the vertical takeoff and hovering phase of the flight, as well as low speed maneuvers over a small, delimited area.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The introduction of the Chinese COMAC regional C909 (formerly ARJ21) and narrowbody C919 airliner (a Boeing 737 and Airbus A321 competitor) is changing the dynamics of the Asian commercial aviation market. There is now a third option for narrow-bodied aircraft (or a fourth option counting Embraer's E-jets ). The COMAC C919 has a 158-192 seating capacity and entered service in 2023 with China Eastern Airlines.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Lufthansa has unveiled further, more detailed, plans as to how it will integrate newly acquired Italian carrier ITA Airways into its own global operations going forward. In a statement released on February 3, 2025, the German airline group announced post-merger plans that incorporate a plethora of activities, from the alignment of frequent flyer programs, the moving of flight operations together within certain airport terminals, lounge access, codesharing, and the coordination of flight schedule
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The Airbus A320 is a prolific medium-range passenger jet that is used by many airlines all over the world. The German Aerospace Centers A320 Advanced Technology Research Aircraft (ATRA) is a uniquely reconfigured variant of the A320. Based on the CEO variant (short body) and it has just recently been fitted with a proxy Eurofighter Typhoon nose cone.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Lithuanian Airports (LTOU) has opened a new passenger departure terminal at Vilnius Airport (VNO). Infrastructure development and modernization are set to help achieve new records and strategic goals, allowing the airport to serve twice as many travelers, Vilnius Airport representatives announced in a statement. Lithuanian Airports reported that 6.6 million passengers were served in 2024.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Anyone who has spent time on a commercial airliner knows that sometimes strange noises and odors in the cabin are part of their experience. While the ones from the next seat are objectionable, it is the mysterious odors wafting through the cabin that can divert an aircraft for engineers to try to figure out the cause.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
As of January 2025, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universitys Worldwide Campus has opened enrollment for two new graduate programs: the M.S. in Airline Management and the M.S. in Airport and Air Mobility Management. Available online through the College of Business (COB), these programs are designed for students within the aviation industry who are looking to launch or advance their careers.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
United Airlines serves more airports than any other carrier. It was the first operator to pass the 1,000 mainline aircraft milestone , although ch-aviation shows it now has 1,002.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
In addition to being able to redeem World of Hyatt points for hotel stays, program members also have the opportunity to earn free night certificates, which can be redeemed for stays at hotels. In this post, I want to talk about everything you need to know about World of Hyatt free night award certificates how do you earn them, how can you redeem them, and what are the restrictions associated with them?
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The Airbus Beluga is one of the world's most iconic aircraft, instantly recognizable for its whale-shaped fuselage, hence the 'Beluga' name. The outsize cargo plane, initially known as the Airbus A300-600ST Super Transporter before the development of the even larger BelugaXL, was created to help Airbus transport large components needed to build its planes.
Universal Weather
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
This years 2025 Rio Carnival runs February 28 – March 5, 2025, with assorted events ranging from parades, music, and samba hall rehearsals. You can either arrive on the cusp of the activities and dive straight into the festivities or perhaps land in Rio earlier to witness several spectacles, such as the election of Carnival King and Queen. In any event, this will be a busier time than normal in Rio, especially for general aviation (GA) ops, so its important to accomplish trip planning in a
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Operating under the American Eagle banner, PSA Airlines is a regional carrier headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The airline, which operates under IATA code OH, is owned by the American Airlines Group and is an affiliate of the one world airline alliance.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Im curious, am I the only one who has given up on traveling with bulky over-ear headphones, and now just uses Apple AirPods Pro 2 (or something similar), because theyre good enough? My experience with the Apple AirPods Pro 2 I recently picked up the Apple AirPods Pro 2 , after having the previous generation earbuds for some time, but losing them. I wanted to share my thoughts on these, as Im quite impressed.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
This article will explore several macro and micro reasons Americans will see much higher ticket prices this year and potentially beyond. The main reasons are as follows.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
After the Lufthansa Group finalized its 41% stake in ITA Airways last month, the Italian carrier will pivot to the Star Alliance.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Whether in military, private, or commercial aviation, safety is the factor that comes above all else when it comes to the operation of aircraft. It forms the backbone of many key modern-day decision-making processes in the industry, informing airlines and manufacturers when it comes to the design, production, and configuration of aircraft. Over the years, the safety concerns facing aviation have altered.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has just unveiled new uniforms for its 9,000 employees, which will gradually be rolled out over the next year (between February 2025 and early 2026). This comes at quite a transformative time for the company, as the airline now belongs to SkyTeam and has an investment from Air France-KLM. A look at SAS new employee uniforms All of SAS frontline employees will be getting new uniforms, which the airline describes as combining Scandinavian tradition with a fresh, forward
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The US military has a history of great seaplanes that served as valuable rescue, air lifters and maritime patrol craft. The iconic PBY Catalina seaplane or the mighty Martin Mars , which can sometimes still be found fighting fires, are just two of the most famous examples. However, it has been many years since a flying boat or any other kind of amphibious aircraft wore the livery of the US Armed Forces.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
United is adding three routes to its network later this year. The carrier will expand in Chicago with one new service along with two resumptions.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
You may recall reporting over the past year that had to do with the US Department of Transportation issuing fines to foreign carriers like Emirates, Etihad, and Ethiopian Airlines. These foreign airlines and their offending aircraft were nowhere near the United States, prompting a handful of viewers to comment about government overreach. But what is actually going on?
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Link: Apply now for the United Business Card Weve just seen a huge new limited time welcome offer rolled out on Uniteds most popular business credit card. Given the reasonable annual fee and huge bonus, this is a great time to apply. United Business Card offering 100K bonus miles The United Business Card is offering a limited time welcome bonus of 100,000 MileagePlus miles after spending $5,000 within the first three months.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Boeing said during a recent earnings conference that Lufthansa will be the first to operate the much-anticipated and long-awaited Boeing 777-9 - the first passenger variant of the 777X program.
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