One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 25, 2025

Ultra low cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways is launching a pretty cool new transatlantic route, as flagged by @IshrionA. Norse Atlantic adds first California to Greece flight Greece is of course a super hot summer destination for Americans, and weve seen US airlines greatly increase flights between the two countries in recent years. However, up until now, there have been no nonstop flights between the West Coast and Greece.

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 25, 2025

The Transportation Security Administration will sunset the Known Crewmember program by the end of 2025, an agency spokesperson confirmed Friday.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 25, 2025

Japan Airlines senior management is facing some serious punishment over recent incidents involving drinking pilots. Yes, you read that right. Business works differently in Japan than in the United States, eh? Japan Airlines executives punished over pilot actions The Japan Times reports that Japan Airlines two most senior executives will have their pay docked, following another incident of pilots being above the legal drinking limit for flying.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

Airbus has suspended the operations of its outsized air cargo service, Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT), just over 12 months after the cargo division received its own Air Operators Certificate (AOC). AiBT had been operating with its fleet of Airbus A300-600ST Belugas which have been in service for over 20 years.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 25, 2025

Etihad Airways sure has come a long way, as the carriers owners are now considering taking the airline public. This would be the first time we see something like this happen at one of the big three Gulf carriers, so it could have major implications (though I should note that there have been discussion in the past about other Gulf carriers going public, without it materializing) Major Gulf carriers are currently all government owned For some background, virtually all of the major Gulf carriers ar

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

In Europe, there are dozens of different legacy carriers, some of which are among the world's highest-rated airlines with the most extensive route networks. These carriers include the likes of British Airways , Air France, Turkish Airlines (if you consider it a European airline, which geographically, it is), Lufthansa, and many more. These carriers all maintain membership in the largest global alliances, such as the SkyTeam and Star Alliance.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 25, 2025

While there are all kinds of reasons for flights to be delayed, this has to be one of the more unusual ones Fuel for Saudia plane seized over unpaid debt On Thursday, January 23, 2025, Saudia flight SV216 was scheduled to fly from Amsterdam (AMS) to Jeddah (JED). The five-year-old Boeing 787-10 with the registration code HZ-AR26 was scheduled to depart at 3:20PM, but only ended up taking off at 4:52PM.

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AV Web

JANUARY 25, 2025

Airbus has discovered that success in the airliner business does not necessarily translate to success in the airline business. The planemaker shut down its oversized cargo carrier Beluga last week after just 14 months in operation. And the reason cited for the sudden closure? It’s too hard, according to the company that built a 600-seat two storey airliner. “AiBT is not ending operations because of changes in the air freight market,” a spokeswoman told AFP. “The main chal

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

When Airbus launched the Airbus A340 in 1987, many industry analysts predicted that the aircraft would become one of the most successful. This young European manufacturer, with something to prove, had demonstrated its capabilities for building intercontinental aircraft when it introduced the Airbus A300 in the decades prior, a jet that, despite its shortcomings, introduced several innovations such as the two-pilot cockpit.

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 25, 2025

Recently, the Mexican carrier has added and resumed several routes, including between Mexico City and Phoenix, along with Cancun to Miami.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

The Airbus A350 is the world's second-largest twinjet in production (behind Boeing's 777). It was built in response to Boeing's revolutionary and successful Boeing 787 Dreamliner as a long-range, widebody, twin-engine airliner (although it wasn't intended to be Airbus' flagship - that accolade was meant to stay with the A380). It is produced in two variants - the more common Airbus A350-900 and the larger Airbus A350-1000 ( the A350-1000 is mostly used on flagship routes connecting large cities

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 25, 2025

Fiat Fighters, the second volume in Luigino Caliaro’s trilogy on Italian fighter aircraft of the Second World War, delves into the iconic designs produced by the Turin-based Fiat company. The first volume, “Macchi Fighters: C.200 Saetta, C.202 Folgore, C.205 Veltro,” detailed the design, development, and operational deployment of the three main fighters produced by the Varese-based Aeronautica Macchi during World War II.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

Iran has long been sanctioned by the United States (and before 2015 by the Europeans and other countries). This has cut Iran off from official channels to purchase new commercial aircraft and forced Iran to scavenge on the black market for components to keep its aging fleet of passenger aircraft flying. So what aircraft is Iran's flag carrier, Iran Air , operating, and what are its scheduled flights for 2025?

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 25, 2025

Carlyle Aviation Partners, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company, is reportedly demanding 20 billion FCFA (approximately $32 million).

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

The Airbus A350-1000 is the larger of the A350's two current passenger variants, with the model clocking in at around 74 meters (242 feet) in length. The family is known in full as the A350 XWB, with the three-letter suffix standing for extra wide body, signifying the fact that the aircraft's fuselage has a greater width than Airbus' other current twin-aisle families, namely the A330 and A330neo series.

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Cranky Flier

JANUARY 25, 2025

RDU rolls out new way to skip long TSA lines – The Business Journals This is behind a paywall, but it’s talking about Clear’s EnVe Pods rolling out at RDU. I hadn’t even heard about these until now, but basically it speeds up authentication of travelers 5x by using facial recognition instead of eyes or fingers. It makes sense, but it still isn’t enough to get me to sign up.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

There is no other company in the world of private aviation like Wheels Up. On the surface, it appears much like other charter operators, with a standard on-demand model of private aviation. The company, founded in 2013 by Kenny Dichter, uses a membership/on-demand business model to offer clients the opportunity to book a monthly number of flight hours or just charter a flight on demand.

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All Plane

JANUARY 25, 2025

Theres a new episode of the podcast! Kanika Tekriwal has built JetSetGo into the top integrated executive aviation operator in India. In this episode we talk with Kanika about the evolution of the private jet industry in India, but also about the projects she has in the field of electric aviation and advanced air mobility. Check it out! Electric aviation Battery developer Amprius announced a new battery cell (based on silicon anode technology) that gets to 370 Wh/kg (at cell level).

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

Airbus and Beluga both use specialized aircraft for the transportation of aircraft parts during construction. With the assembly of several aircraft types taking place at various locations throughout the globe, large pieces of the fuselage or wings need to be transported from one site to another.

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 25, 2025

On this day in aviation history, January 25, 1926, the Stinson Detroiter made its first flight. The Detroiter was unique from many planes in that it made the transition from being a biplane to a monoplane, and it would go on to be the first aircraft produced by the Stinson Aircraft Company. The name Stinson was not new to aviation when pilot Edward “Eddie” Stinson established the company that bore his name in 1920.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

Last week, a Southwest Airlines aircraft flying from Atlanta to Fort Myers struck foreign object debris on the runway. The Boeing 737 jet continued to the terminal and remained on the ground for around 5:30 hours before resuming service with a flight to Baltimore.

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The Aviationist

JANUARY 25, 2025

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) new Marine Attack Helicopter, a derivative of the Super Puma inspired MUH-1 Marineon, performed its maiden flight in December 2024. Thanks to a video posted on Twitter/X, we can get a great look at this new multirole attack helicopter which will be operated by the Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC). […] The post Video Shows First Flight of South Korean Marine Attack Helicopter appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

Ben Smith, the Chief Executive Officer of Air France-KLM , has opposed the recently proposed taxes on airline tickets, warning that the newly proposed levy would make France have the highest airfare taxes in Europe.

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The Aviationist

JANUARY 25, 2025

The United States Navy Blue Angels Aerobatic Flight Demonstration Team has been thrilling audiences since 1946, pushing the fighter aircraft they fly to the limits of machine and man. In the Beginning On Apr. 24, 1946 Admiral Chester Nimitz ordered the formation of a United States Navy flight exhibition team. The idea was to interest […] The post The Wings of Angels: A Brief History the Aircraft of the Blue Angels appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

A United Airlines airplane from Lagos Airport , Nigeria, to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia was forced to make an emergency return to Lagos on Thursday due to an unexpected in-flight movement that caused many injuries.

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Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Winter's Airport For pilots in the Northeast, one of the most eagerly anticipated events each year is the freezing of Alton Bay, a narrow, southerly oriented limb off the main body of New Hampshire's expansive Lake Winnipesaukee. When bay ice consistently thickens to over 12 inches, a team of dedicated volunteers collaborates with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation to open the Alton Bay Ice Runway.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

With Delta Air Lines' entry into its centennial year, many exciting things are coming for its customers. Whether it is a range of sustainability initiatives, the opening of new routes, or enhanced perks for its loyalty members, Delta is achieving new milestones in passenger air travel. The airline debuted its Delta One Lounges at three locations last year, including New York-JFK, Los Angeles (LAX), and Boston Logan International (BOS), marking it a landmark year for its Sky Club.

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Ask Captain Lim

JANUARY 25, 2025

Bird strikes (an illustration only) Did the Jeju Air crash in South Korea show any signs of a possible bird strike? Yes, there was clear evidence of a bird strike when the pilot transmitted, Bird Strike, Bird Strike, going around! This was later confirmed by investigators, who found blood and feathers on the engine. However, questions arose about why the flaps were not deployed and the landing gear not lowered, both critical for a safe landing.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

Perhaps the most surprising of this list of the ten airlines by number of Boeing 747 orders is that Pan Am does not appear on it. It was Pan Am that had a massive impact on the development of the Jumbo jet , and the carrier's legacy is entwined with it. Without Pan Am, it is unclear if Boeing would have developed the Queen of the Skies , and yet Pan Am is tied in 11th place for the most Boeing 747s ordered (with KLM and All Nippon Airways).

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The Aviationist

JANUARY 25, 2025

The British companys existing ULTRA aircraft has been tested by a number of government and private services, alongside performing frontline ISR operations for Ukraine. Windracers have made a growing name for themselves in the field of autonomous logistics aircraft in recent years. Operational testing of the ULTRA has seen the aircraft operate in a variety […] The post Windracers Reveal Next Generation ULTRA MK2 Logistics UAV appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

Lufthansa has completed the restoration of its Lockheed L-1649A Starliner, marketed under the name Super Star when it was part of its fleet in the 1950s, ahead of the carriers centennial celebrations in 2026.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 25, 2025

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! The weather has been quite something this week, as were not used to these frigid temperatures in Miami. Brrr! This weekend, Im hoping to finalize travel for a fun trip in the near future, and I look forward to sharing the details once booked (it of course includes some airline products that have been on my list).

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

To this day, the B-2 Spirit remains an indispensable asset in US defense, continuing to provide vital strategic capabilities that are essential for global military operations. Since its introduction in 1997, the B-2 has played a pivotal role in US air power by offering unprecedented stealth, payload flexibility, and operational capabilities.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 25, 2025

In November 2024, Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The airline has lost billions of dollars since the start of the pandemic. The thing that was supposed to save Spirit was a lucrative takeover by JetBlue, but that was ultimately blocked by the Department of Justice. Whats interesting is that at least on the surface, Spirits reorganization is supposed to be quick.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

In recent years, the aviation industry has been undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability, with electric propulsion emerging as a key player in reducing carbon emissions. Among the pioneers of this shift is China, which introduced its first Electric Aircraft aircraft for general aviation, the Liaoning Ruixiang RX1E. This innovative aircraft represents a significant milestone in China 's aerospace industry and highlights the country's commitment to green technology and sustainable

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

The oneworld alliance, one of the three most important global airline alliances alongside SkyTeam and the Star Alliance, was founded on February 1st, 1999, and has grown to include 13 different member carriers today. The alliance's principal objective is to be the first choice for international travelers, and since December 2022, it has been headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

In the world of domestic animals, the debate as to whether it's better to be a cat person or a dog person is as complex and divisive as asking an avgeek whether they prefer Airbus or Boeing. Of course, both are matters of personal preference, with strong arguments to be made for either side, but, every so often, the worlds of aviation and pets collide, occasionally resulting in cat-astrophic consequences.

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