Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar officially opened brand new Concourses D and E, increasing its capacity to over 65 million passengers annually. The unveiling of the concourses completes the airports seven-year expansion and development project. One of the expansions milestones took place in 2022, when the airport unveiled The ORCHARD, a 6,000 square meter indoor tropical garden.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
Currently, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is one of the best in the world when it comes to Priority Pass lounges. The airport has one of the largest selections of Priority Pass lounges youll find at any airport, and theyre all relatively high quality. Well, unfortunately this will be changing shortly, for a pretty questionable reason, as flagged by Mainly Miles.
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Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
Seven international flights from Indonesias resort island Bali have been cancelled due to a volcanic eruption in the eastern region of the country, which released dark ash up to eight kilometers into the sky. According to Indonesias Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation , shallow volcanic earthquakes started occurring on March 20, 2025, originating from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a volcano located in the southeastern part of Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
United Airlines is being sued by two passengers over an incident that occurred on a flight several weeks back, as reported by Live and Lets Fly. Im not sure what to make of this, because the claims are pretty wild. United accused of anti-Semitism in constipation debacle This incident happened on January 28, 2025, on United flight UA1601, the 829-mile journey from Tulum (TQO) to Houston (IAH).
Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has announced the purchase of 30 new Boeing 737 aircraft directly from the US planemaker as part of its fleet modernization strategy. The order consists of 18 Boeing 737-8 and 12 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, which will be equipped with CFM International LEAP-1B engines. Additionally, MAG has options to purchase 30 more 737 aircraft, according to a company statement published on March 21, 2025.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
A long haul Air France flight diverted after a passenger misplaced their cell phone. You read that right. Air France flight returns to Paris over misplaced cell phone This incident happened today (March 21, 2025), and involves Air France flight AF750, scheduled to fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Pointe-a-Pitre (PTP), with a total of 375 passengers onboard.
Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
The UKs Farnborough Airport has announced that it has signed a deal with Hydrogen Refinery to supply 12.5 million liters (10,000 tons) annually of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) made locally from waste materials. In a statement on March 20, 2024, the airport said it is already one of the largest single-site suppliers of SAF to the business aviation community, having sold over two million liters (1.600 tons) of 38% blended SAF since 2021.
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Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
Jetstar Asia has officially launched its inaugural flight from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Komodo International Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Flight 3K26, which took off at 16:43 local time on March 20, 2025, marks the first commercial airline service between the two destinations. The A320 arrived in Labuan Bajo at 19:52 local time.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 21, 2025
The restoration of Boeing N2S-2 Stearman Bu.No 03531 by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia continues to progress steadily at its hangar in Peachtree City, Georgia. Since late 2019, the dedicated team of volunteers has been working on the project, and significant advancements have been made since the last major update in late 2021. Photo by Tom Walsh Over the past year, the team has fully assembled the fuselage structure, meticulously inspecting each part before bead blasting, prim
Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
The worldwide express delivery firm FedEx has placed an order for 10 ATR 72-600F regional aircraft adding to a previous agreement signed between the two companies in 2017. ATR confirmed on March 21, 2025, that the 10 ordered aircraft were part of its 2024 undisclosed orders that it released last month and expects delivery of the ATR 72-600Fs to begin in 2027 through to 2029.
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
Qatar Executive is the private jet provider of one of the world's largest airlines, Qatar Airways. The company was first formed in June 2009, at the annual Paris Air Show in Paris, France. The company was originally formed to provide executive transport to many of the wealthy executives and celebrities that are based in the Middle East. Currently, Qatar Executive is based in Doha, Qatar , and mostly operates from Doha International Airport (DIA).
Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
Etihad Airways announced that it has entered a partnership with Ethiopian Airlines that includes a codeshare agreement and enhanced connectivity between the Middle East and Africa. Under the collaboration, the two carriers will launch new flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
Well heres something you dont see every day. One of the worlds biggest airports will be closed for all of Friday, which will have impacts on aviation globally. Heathrow Airport closed all day Friday, March 21 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is closed for the entire day on Friday, March 21, 2025, and isnt accepting any arrivals or departures. This is a result of a huge fire breaking out at a nearby electrical substation, which wiped out power to the airport.
Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
AeroTime is excited to welcome Max Stratmann as a guest columnist. Max is CRO of Scanbot SDK , which builds barcode and document scanning software for mobile apps and websites. More than 300 enterprises use the Scanbot SDK in their apps, including global aviation brands like LATAM and Volaris. The views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of AeroTime.
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
American Airlines is one of the world's largest carriers by fleet size, with data made available by ch-aviation showing that it has 1,002 planes at its disposal. These come in all different shapes and sizes, with the carrier's mainline fleet consisting of narrowbodies and widebodies from both sides of the industry-dominating Airbus-Boeing manufacturing duopoly.
Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has published its preliminary report into the Delta Connection crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) earlier this year. While the report draws no conclusions as to the cause of the crash, investigators set out a detailed timeline which focuses heavily on the Mitsubishi CRJ900s descent. The dramatic crash on February17, 2025, saw the aircraft, which was operated by EndeavourAir on behalf of Delta Connection , overturn in flames while
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
In the world of commercial aviation, aircraft leasing companies (or lessors as they are more commonly known) are broadly seen as the industry's sleeping giants. While most of the attention of the markets is paid to legacy airlines like American Airlines or Delta Air Lines and some is also paid to aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus, aircraft lessors are quietly some of the most important companies in the industry.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
Malaysia Airlines really is going all-in on the Boeing 737 MAX, and theres an interesting twist here, in terms of the aircraft variants and passenger experience. Malaysia Airlines orders up to 60 more Boeing 737 MAXs Historically, Malaysia Airlines narrow body fleet has consisted of Boeing 737-800s, and the airline currently flies 42 of those. On top of that, the Kuala Lumpur-based oneworld carrier has had 25 Boeing 737 MAX 8s on order, in order to refresh its narrow body fleet.
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
In the world of private aviation, the aircraft manufactured by Gulfstream, Bombardier, or Dassault are often seen as the industry's ultimate prize. Owning a Gulfstream G650 or a Bombardier Global 7500, ultra-long-haul private jets capable of flying from pretty much anywhere on Earth to pretty much anywhere else (with extremely limited exceptions), may seem like the ultimate status symbol.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
A Southwest Airlines jet attempted to take off from a taxiway yesterday, somehow mistaking it for a runway in broad daylight. Weve seen a lot of concerning close calls lately, though this is easily one of the most puzzling. Southwest jet accelerates to 70 knots on taxiway This incident happened on Thursday, March 20, 2025, and involves Southwest flight WN3278, scheduled to operate from Orlando (MCO) to Albany (ALB), with a 9:25AM departure.
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has recently been in the news for all the wrong reasons due to the fatal accident of American Eagle flight 5342. While the NTSB continues to investigate the causes of the crash , the airport itself has returned to normal, if 'normal' is indeed the right word to describe such busy operations in such a small airport space.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
Air Canada is expanding its innovative Air Canada Cafe concept to a third airport Basics of the new Air Canada Cafe Montreal Airport On Saturday, March 22, 2025, were seeing the opening of an Air Canada Cafe at Montreal Trudeau Airport (YUL). The space will be located in the domestic departures area, near gate A2 (point of clarification: actual domestic, not 51st state domestic).
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
For the most part, Delta Sky Clubs are known for being luxurious escapes from the hustle and bustle of an airport terminal, as they can offer one a relaxing break before their flight. While waiting for your flight, it is highly unlikely that you think waiting in a busy area with lots of noise and distractions would be as nice as sitting in a comfortable lounge, especially one that offers endless free food , drinks, and a laid-back ambiance.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
Welcome to my next trip report series, covering a recent trip we took to France, primarily motived by checking out a hotel that has long been on our radar. In this series, you can expect flight reviews of Air Frances 777-300ER La Premiere first class, Air Frances A220-300 business class, Austrians 787-9 business class, and Uniteds 737 MAX 8 first class.
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
On Sunday, March 23, Royal Jordanian will begin flying from Amman to Washington Dulles. Subject to exciting celebratory photos, I'm sure it'll make my Weekly Routes article , showcasing a selection of intriguing additions. It will become the carrier's fifth North American market.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 21, 2025
Red Thunder Airshows is proud to announce a new partnership with AeroLEDs, a leader in advanced LED aviation lighting. This collaboration will bring an exciting new dimension to Red Thunders twilight performances during the 2025 air show season. Photo via Red Thunder Airshows Pilots Barry Bdog Hancock and Karl Gash Gashler deliver adrenaline-pumping aerobatic displays in their historic Yak-50 aircraft, showcasing power, precision, and agility.
Flight Training Central
MARCH 21, 2025
The VFR Mastery Series from PilotWorkshops is an innovative online training program designed to enhance the skills and decision-making abilities of pilots flying VFR. It offers real-world scenarios that challenge pilots to think critically and apply their aeronautical knowledge to make safe and informed decisions during flight. In this sample VFR Mastery Scenario, A Swift Decision , you received an extensive checkout in a Globe Swift five years ago when you bought the airplane.
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
Of all the aircraft in the Delta Air Lines fleet, it is quite likely that the Airbus A350 is the most fascinating from an operational perspective, as the jet offers increased capacity over almost all others in North American skies today. With Delta not choosing to purchase larger, next-generation widebodies like the Boeing 747-8 and the Airbus A380 and choosing to retire its fleet of Boeing 777s about a decade ahead of all its competitors, it is fair to say that the Airbus A350 remains the linch
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 21, 2025
On this day in aviation history, March 21, 1951, a true aviation miracle took place. Two United States Navy F9F Panther fighter jets, from Fighter Squadron VF-191 “Satans Kittens,” were on a ground attack mission over Korea. Piloted by Ensign Floryan Frank Sobieski and Lieutenant Junior Grade Pat Murphy, these F9Fs were about to face an unexpected challenge that would change the course of their mission.
Plane and Pilot
MARCH 21, 2025
Perfection doesnt come cheap, and perfection in the form of vintage aircraft tends to involve six and seven-figure price tags. But it has perhaps never been more attainable than todays bargain, a meticulously-restored 1947 Piper J3 Cub, available for $70,000 on Aircraft for Sale. First flown in 1938 and derived from the 1930 Taylor Cub, Pipers J-3 Cub is perhaps the purest form of flight.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 21, 2025
Yesterday, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) announced that the Military Aviation Museum’s Douglas AD-4 Skyraider, based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, will participate in EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this July as part of the 75th-anniversary commemoration of the start of the Korean War. Photp by Ricardo von Puttkammer via Military Aviation Museum As previously reported on Vintage Aviation News , the Military Aviation Museum had initially planned to bring its Messerschmitt Me 262 reprodu
iPad Pilot News
MARCH 21, 2025
Flying with Starlink satellite internet: tips for pilots iPad Pilot News In-flight satellite connectivity is more accessible now than ever for pilots flying piston airplanes and light jets. We’ve covered the developments extensively over the past year, starting with the latest iPhones supporting free satellite text messaging. In recent news, T-Mobile added text message capability via satellite using the direct-to-cell capabilities of Starlink, and Verizon added a similar service for those
AV Web
MARCH 21, 2025
A Southwest crew got their aircraft up to 70 knots on a taxiway in Orlando before a controller noticed and ordered them to stop on Thursday. 3278 stop, 3278 stop. Stop Southwest 3278, stop! CNN quoted the controller as saying. Cancel takeoff clearance. Youre on H taxiway Southwest 3278. The crew complied and reported they had stopped a few seconds later.
Fear of Landing
MARCH 21, 2025
On the 11th of March, the NTSB released an aviation investigation preliminary report on the mid-air collision between PSA Airlines flight 5342 and a Sikorsky UH60L US Army helicopter. At the same time, they released an an urgent recommendation report calling for the FAA to close the helicopter route that the military helicopter was following whenever runway 33 is in use.
Aviation News
MARCH 21, 2025
UK transport and energy minister, called the consequences of the fire that broke out at a power station near London Heathrow Airport on the night of Thursday to Friday unprecedented. The airport will remain closed on Friday and the aftermath is expected to cause disruption for days to come.
Airline Geeks
MARCH 21, 2025
Delta plans to expand service to Hawaii this winter, including a new route and additional frequencies from three of its hubs.
Inspire
MARCH 21, 2025
Lt. Col. Olga Custodio, a retired T-38 instructor pilot and the first Latina U.S. Air Force pilot, is the next speaker in the EAA Aviation Museum Speaker Series. Olga will share her experience of breaking through barriers to get into the cockpit and instructing her fellow airmen in her presentation at the EAA Aviation Museum […] The post T-38 Instructor Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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