Aerotime
JANUARY 29, 2025
REGENT, a US startup working on the development of a 12-passenger seaglider, a novel form of wing-in-ground vehicle, has broken ground on its new greenfield production facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. This 255,000 sq ft factory will house the production of several key components for the seaglider, as well as the vehicles final assembly line and the pre-delivery testing facilities.
AV Web
JANUARY 29, 2025
There were 60 passengers and four crew aboard a PSA CRJ700 regional jet that collided with an Army Blackhawk helicopter, with three service member on board, on short final for Reagan National Airport. The flight was operated on behalf of American Airlines and originated in Wichita. The plane ended up in the Potomac. No official word on casualties yet.
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Aerotime
JANUARY 29, 2025
Boeing appears to have confirmed that German flag carrier Lufthansa will be the 777-9 launch customer during its latest earnings conference call. While discussing plans for the Boeing 777-9 certification, the company CEO Kelly Ortberg relayed issues over seat challenges specifically for Lufthansa aircraft. So, actually, the first delivery 777X delivery is also to Lufthansa, Ortberg told those joining the earnings call on January 28, 2025.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 29, 2025
Boom is an aeronautics company that has been working onbringing back supersonic passenger air travel. The companys main product is the Boom Overture, which is essentially intended to be the modern day Concorde. The company was founded back in 2014, and the goal is that the Boom Overture could be carrying passengers before the end of the decade. While this is no doubt an ambitious project, a major milestone was reached yesterday.
Aerotime
JANUARY 29, 2025
After years of toing and froing a third runway at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) has been approved by the UKs newest Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. In a speech on January 29, 2024, against vehement opposition from environmental groups Reeves finally announced that in the UK government’s mission for growth a third runway at Heathrow Airport would be a significant catalyst.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 29, 2025
One of the aircraft was an American Eagle CRJ-700 operated by PSA Airlines, while the other was a helicopter, according to the FAA.
Aerotime
JANUARY 29, 2025
Spirit Airlines has rejected a second offer by Frontier Group to merge, citing financial conditions. In a statement issued on January 29, 2025, Frontier argued that the newly proposed merger would provide meaningful value to Spirit financial stakeholders, in excess of Spirit’s standalone restructuring plan. Frontier believes that Spirit’s financial stakeholders could participate in the upside of a stronger low-cost carrier while benefiting from the significant synergies Frontier expe
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Aerotime
JANUARY 29, 2025
Workers at the British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) are preparing for a joint strike over better pay. On January 28, 2025, members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) and Prospect union, who work for the CAA, announced a 24-hour strike planned for February 6, 2025. Prospect will hold the walkout at its headquarters in Crawley, West Sussex.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
A Bombardier CRJ700 operated by PSA Airlines under American Airlines regional brand, American Eagle crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Wednesday. The incident reportedly happened after the aircraft collided with a helicopter while on approach.
Aerotime
JANUARY 29, 2025
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that it will cut 250 staff members from the company as part of a drive to lower costs and save the carrier 450 million ($467million). KLM President and CEO Marjan Rintel said that measures first revealed in October 2024, to structurally improve its financial and operational performance had resulted in painful choices.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
The year 2024 was quite eventful for both United Airlines and Boeing, to say the least. Both companies faced several challenges, some of which were related to each other, but both ended the year quite differently.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 29, 2025
As I think all OMAAT readers know by now, Allegris is the name of Lufthansas new long haul travel concept , and this includes all-new cabins for long haul aircraft. However, the actual rollout of this has been challenging, to put it mildly. While Ive written about several of Lufthansas Allegris rollout and certification woes, heres a new one for me, as I wasnt aware that the airline cant seat people in the first row of Allegris economy, and this problem persists after many months.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
United Airlines has made history by welcoming its 1,000th mainline aircraft and becoming the world's largest carrier by mainline fleet size. Registered N77584, the 1,000th aircraft was a Boeing 737 MAX 9, whose delivery was from Seattle Boeing Field to Seattle Tacoma. It came a few days after sistership N77587, which flew from Seattle Boeing Field to Portland.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 29, 2025
For nearly 20 years, there has been talk of London Heathrow Airport (LHR) getting a third runway. Its recommended by the government. Then its approved. Then its blocked by a court. Then its approved again. Then its blocked again. Well, theres now a new development, as theres a renewed push for Heathrow to get a third runway. Will it actually happen, though?
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
Boeing said during a recent earnings conference that Lufthansa will be the first to operate the much-anticipated Boeing 777-9 as part of the Boeing 777X program, according to Aerospace Global News. This news clarifies long-standing speculation about the aircraft's maiden delivery, which has been delayed due to several certification issues.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 29, 2025
Should a transaction be finalized, Frontier and Spirit would become the fifth-largest U.S. airline with plans to serve 100 million passengers per year.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
Pilatus Aircraft has become one of the largest general aviation aircraft manufacturers in the world over the last twenty years. The company was first founded in Stans, Switzerland , in the late 1930s. It was originally developed to manufacture Vickers Spitfire aircraft for the Swiss military. However, this venture was unsuccessful, and the company instead conducted maintenance and repairs for the Swiss military.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 29, 2025
Air France has been improving nicely in recent times, investing in the passenger experience, especially in premium cabins. However, it appears that the airline is at least considering some service cuts on short haul flights, as the details of an upcoming trial have been revealed. Air France considers food & drinks for purchase in economy The union representing Air France flight attendants has published the details of an upcoming trial that the SkyTeam carrier will be running, to examine serv
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
The most lucrative air travel markets in the United States are undeniably transcontinental flights, especially those that serve major economic hubs heavily saturated with business travelers. When flying from major East Coast cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, to West Coast cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle, airlines will often operate services during the day.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 29, 2025
German carrier Lufthansa will be the first customer to receive Boeings 777X after it completes certification with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines have disclosed that on January 7, the latter proposed an acquisition of the latter, which Spirit Airlines eventually rejected, calling the offer woefully insufficient financially, among other things.
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 29, 2025
At the southern portion of San Diegos Balboa Park and standing under the flight path of San Diego International Airport lies the San Diego Air and Space Museum. Situated in the historic Ford Building, constructed for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition, the SDASM is visited by millions of visitors every year and is one of the premier aerospace museums on the West Coast of the United States.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
The UK's Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has confirmed that the government has backed proposals for a third runway at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The news comes after days of increasing speculation that the Labour government would back a third runway at what is the world's most connected airport.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 29, 2025
In September 2024, JetBlue made some exciting announcements. The airline revealed plans to open airport lounges , which is something that has been rumored for years. The lounges will be located in New York (JFK) and Boston (BOS), and well see the first opening in late 2025. As part of this announcement , JetBlue also revealed plans to launch a premium credit card.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
An abandoned Volkswagen (VW) Golf has racked up over $200,000 in parking fees after being parked at Berlin Brandenburg Airport for over a year. The car has now been towed away, but the owner and/or driver is yet to be identified.
AV Web
JANUARY 29, 2025
The U.S. Air Force continues to investigate what caused the crash of an F-35A fighter on a training mission at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska yesterday. The pilot ejected safely, but the aircraft was completely destroyed in a fiery impact, described as significant aircraft damage in a statement from the 354 th Fighter Wing public affairs office. News video shows the aircraft spiraling downward in with the landing gear extended.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
With a maximum range of 8,500 nautical miles, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is capable of handling the world's longest air routes. With over 1,100 aircraft delivered, the Dreamliner can be found flying to all corners of the world, often operating ultra-long-haul routes exceeding 16 hours in duration.
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 29, 2025
Learning to fly is a dream for many. My dream began as a child when a family friend who owned a flight school took my mom and me for a ride when I was 4 years old. Even at such a young age, the flying bug bit me and never let go. A dream though learning to fly might be, it can feel unattainable. It took me until I was almost 30 to actually believe I could pull the trigger, and it takes others far longer than that.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
On Wednesday, January 29th, SkyShare released a report sharing some of the company's successes throughout 2024. The leading private aviation firm, which is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, also revealed that it had one of its best quarters of all time in the fourth quarter of 2024. This milestone was achieved by several new programs that the company developed over the year, including a new brokerage service called SkyBridge and its newest fractional aircraft ownership program for the Pilatus PC-12
Flight Training Central
JANUARY 29, 2025
The FAA recommends standard traffic pattern flows at nontowered airports in an effort to maintain order and a safe environment for aircraft arrivals and departures. You’ll start by learning the basics of the crosswind, downwind, base and final legs, for the times you plan to stay “in the traffic pattern” when practicing multiple takeoffs and landings.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
The first ever Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) was based on the Boeing 737-700 commercial airframe. The BBJs feature specific modifications to serve the private jet market. Boeing rolled out the first BBJ on July 26, 1998, and performed its first flight on September 4. While the BBJ was initially coined to represent that private type of private jet, it later represented any modified commercial airframe serving the private jet market.
AV Web
JANUARY 29, 2025
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) reported today that the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), which controls Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport, has delayed a proposal to impose automated ADS-B-monitored landing fees. The AOPA credits a flurry of input from local pilots just two days before the January 15 vote for the decision to reconsider the proposal.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
The gateway to Disney World is getting a new baggage handling system. Florida's Orlando International Airport confirmed it is spending more than $650 million to make baggage handling more efficient over the next several years as it continues to grow at record levels.
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 29, 2025
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic military aircraft in particular. He has a particular penchant for documenting specific airframes with a highly detailed series of walk-around images and an in-depth exploration of their history, which have proved to be popular with many of those who have seen them, and we thought our readers would be equally fascinated too.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
At the time of making this video, Emirates has a total of 15 fifth freedom routes - flights that neither depart from or fly to Dubai International Airport. We examine each route and the airline's competiion.
Aviation News
JANUARY 29, 2025
From groundbreaking innovations to product milestones, Lockheed Martins Q4 showcased the future of air power.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 29, 2025
Over 35 passenger airlines fly between Europe and East Asia. Cirium Diio data shows that flights remain down by 9% compared to before the pandemic in 2019, mainly due to China's continuing recovery. However, on a typical day in 2025, there are 174 take-offs.
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