Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 29, 2025

On a quiet Virginia afternoon, the Military Aviation Museum ‘s Messerschmitt Me 262 replica returned to the skies for the first time in over a decade. The museums chief pilot, Mike Spalding, took off at 3:14 PM and landed safely at 3:45 PM, marking a significant milestone in the aircrafts journey back to operational status. Back in February, the Military Aviation Museum announced that its Me 262 replica was on track to return to flight , with the goal of making an appearance at EAA AirVent

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 29, 2025

If reports are to be believed, a fight broke out in the air traffic control tower at Washington National Airport (DCA), and it got so bad that blood was spattered on control consoles. Bloody fight breaks out at Washington DCA tower The Daily Mail reports on an event that reportedly happened on Thursday, March 27, 2025. According to sources, two air traffic controllers traded punches, when a fight erupted inside the control tower at Washington National Airport.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 29, 2025

Seventy-six years ago today, on March 29, 1949, the P-51C Mustang Thunderbird set a new transcontinental speed record in the United States. Flown by former Army Major Joseph C. De Bona, Thunderbird departed Lockheed Air Terminal in Burbank, California, at approximately 6:20 AM. Over the next five hours, the cobalt-blue Mustang carved a path into the record books, cruising at 30,000 feet and averaging an astonishing 490.625 miles per hour.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

US airline trade association Airlines for America (A4A) has warned Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) it will take legal action if the airport goes ahead with planned flight reductions. The airport is looking to cut over 4% of flight movements as it tackles noise pollution, but US airlines have said they will contest the flight cap in court, arguing that the 'Balanced Approach' ethos has not been met sufficiently by the airport.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 29, 2025

In the past, Ive written a post comparing the major hotel loyalty programs , sharing what I view as the pros and cons of each. There are various factors to consider, ranging from a hotel groups global footprint, to elite recognition, to the points earning structure. For many people, the single most valuable perk of hotel elite status is upgrades to suites.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into a frightening near-miss incident that occurred on Friday afternoon near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319, operating as Flight 2983 and departing for Minneapolis, narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a US Air Force T-38 military jet, raising fresh concerns over aviation safety in one of the countrys busiest and most restricted airspaces.

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 29, 2025

Summer Perspectives: Is US Growth Slowing Down or Speeding Up? – OAG I joined OAG for a webinar looking at summer demand which you can watch in its entirety right here. OAG did put out that stat showing a massive dip in demand between Canada and the US, but it looks increasingly like that’s not right. Still, demand is down, and it is an issue.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 29, 2025

PRESS RELEASE The Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington is gearing up for a bumper birthday, as the popular attraction marks its fortieth birthday in 2025. The museum began in the 1980s at the derelict site near York, having been an RAF bomber base during World War II, but then abandoned. There were mountains of rubble from demolished buildings, every remaining building was full of broken glass and more than thirty years of undergrowth covered the paths and perimeter track where Halifax bombers had

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

Airlines aiming for profitability on lower-demand long-haul routes are increasingly adopting the Airbus A321XLR and moving away from the aging Boeing 757. The 757 has historically performed exceptionally well in transatlantic and low-traffic routes, but the move is being driven by its high maintenance costs and increasingly uncompetitive fuel efficiency.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 29, 2025

PRESS RELEASE The EAA Aviation Museum has once again earned accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), reaffirming its commitment to excellence and the highest professional standards in the museum industry. AAM accreditation is the gold standard for museums, with only 3 percent of the nations 33,000 museums holding this prestigious designation.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

You may think that the busiest international route from Europe would be London to Frankfurt, or Lisbon to Madrid, nearby cities with huge business links. However, data from OAG shows that in March 2025, the European international route with the most seats is from London Heathrow Airport to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2025

Many aspiring pilots feel discouraged before they even start training, believing that their height disqualifies them from taking to the skies. This misconception can shatter dreams and rob the aviation world of potential top-notch pilots. Heres the truth. There is no specific height requirement or limit in the civil aviation industry. Military aviation does have height requirements, but they vary based on the aircraft and service.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

In 2025, Delta Air Lines has scheduled quite a few itineraries with a scheduled stage length of fewer than 200 kilometers (124 miles). Interestingly, none of these are international routes, such as short transborder flights to Canada or Mexico.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 29, 2025

During our royal visit to Versailles , our primary destination was the incredible Airelles Chateau de Versailles. However, at the end of our trip, we also decided to spend one night at the 76-key Bulgari Paris (or BVLGARI Paris, if you prefer), which opened in late 2021. Previously, we had stayed at Bulgari Milan , Bulgari Rome , and Bulgari Dubai , so we were also curious to check out the Paris property.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

Southwest Airlines continues its battle against the City of San Antonio and has reportedly called on the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to withhold federal funds from San Antonio International Airport (SAT). The budget airline, which is the airport's largest carrier, accuses the city of unfairly selecting which airlines will use the new terminal.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 29, 2025

Link: Apply now for The New United Club Card United Airlines and Chase issue several co-branded credit cards , and weve recently seen this card portfolio completely overhauled. In this post, I want to take a closer look at The New United Club Card , which is the most premium personal card issued with this partnership. United Club Card Basics For March 2025 The United Club Card provides a huge welcome bonus, lounge access, the ability to earn elite status through credit card spending, and strong

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

Passenger Boeing 747 'jumbo jets' are a dying breed. While hundreds of units of the mighty jumbo live on as freighters, only three airlines currently use Boeing 747s as passenger aircraft. Simple Flying reported in 2024 that Air China had cut its 747 flight to Los Angeles , meaning that only two remaining airlines are scheduled to fly their passenger 747s to Los Angeles International Airport in March: Korean Air and Lufthansa.

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Airline Geeks

MARCH 29, 2025

A fight broke out between two air traffic controllers inside the tower at Reagan National Airport on Thursday, per a report.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

Fuel economy in air transport is achieved through the efficiency of the aircraft and engine model combined with airline efficiency factors like seating configuration and loading factor. This makes commercial airlines look to operate advanced fuel-efficient planes, which advance profitability and produce fewer emissions, including carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to climate change.

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AV Web

MARCH 29, 2025

At least one person aboard a TBM 700 was killed when the aircraft crashed vertically into a house in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on Saturday. Local first responders didn’t even realize there was a crash until after the resulting fire was brought under control. It is believed that no one on the ground was hurt but by late Saturday authorities could only say there were no survivors on the plane but not how many were on board.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the most popular of the two MAX variants certified by the FAA. It has a longer range than the MAX 9 , although it also has a slightly lower seating capacity. All but one of the approximately 20 flights over 2,500 miles are to leisure destinations, mostly flying Canadians to the Caribbean, but also flying English to Egypt.

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The Aviationist

MARCH 29, 2025

The HMS Prince of Wales is working towards the UKs most ambitious carrier deployment in recent years, with two full F-35B squadrons on board. After nearly a year of fervent preparations, the Royal Navys aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales will soon set sail for its deployment to the Indo-Pacific, leading the CSG25 (Carrier Strike […] The post HMS Prince of Wales Prepares for Carrier Strike Group 25 Indo-Pacific Deployment appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

Emirates is going through a period of huge upheaval and modernization in its fleet. Ch-aviation data reveals the airline has 233 active, 29 inactive, and five wet-leased aircraft but has a vast 310 planes on order pending delivery. Emirates SkyCargo is going through an upheaval alongside the passenger division. Its nine active, one inactive aircraft and five wet-leased aircraft will soon be joined by 13 more.

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The Aviationist

MARCH 29, 2025

Australia announced the AH-64E Apache acquisition in 2021 to replace the ageing Tigers, which have long been afflicted by maintainability and sustainment issues. The first AH-64E Apache attack helicopter for the Australian Army has entered final assembly at the Boeing production line in Mesa, Arizona, announced the company on Mar. 25, 2025. The first four […] The post Australias First AH-64E Apache is Under Assembly appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

Air Canada is the flag carrier and largest airline of Canada , and it operates a diverse range of aircraft types, from turboprops (operated by subsidiaries) to the Boeing 777, the largest commercial aircraft currently in production. In all, Air Canada has 89 jet-powered aircraft on order with a mixture of narrow and widebody aircraft. It is also ordering large numbers of the Airbus A321XLR , the narrowbody aircraft currently filling the midsize aircraft market no longer filled by Boeing.

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The Aviationist

MARCH 29, 2025

Tankers will be leased from the French Air Force and private company Metrea while the Indian Air Force finalizes plans for a long-term solution. Indias fleet of Ilyushin Il-78MKI tankers, introduced in 2003, have long been plagued with reliability issues. From troublesome refueling pods to difficulty sourcing spares and manufacturer support, and even questions over […] The post India Will Lease Tankers to Overcome Il-78MKI Midas Serviceability Issues appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair , has drawn attention for implying that the Irish low-cost carrier may consider buying planes from China if the price were right, according to Skift, a travel industry news site.

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Aerotime

MARCH 29, 2025

Anyone whos flown during the last couple of years will know that airports in the USA are getting busier than ever. In 2024, TSA screened a record 904 million passengers, 5% more than in 2023. On the Sunday after Thanksgiving, TSA had the single busiest day in its history, screening 3.1 million travelers. But which were the busiest airports in the USA?

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

Alaska Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ben Minicucci said that the carrier is eyeing service to Europe in 2026 following its recent venture into the long-haul market thanks to its merger with Hawaiian Airlines.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 29, 2025

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! Im currently in Florida spending time with family, and have no travel plans for the foreseeable future, as I keep chipping away at the trip reports from my travels so far this year. That being said, Im sure Ill have a trip pop up sooner rather than later. On the points & travel front, this week Virgin Atlantic opened a Clubhouse at LAX, Air France announced it would introduce mattress pads in business class, United and Chase overhauled their c

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

As they await formal approval, airlines around the world are ready to add Boeing's newest, longest single-aisle jet to their fleets. Due to the growing demand for travel in both business and leisure demographics, every carrier on the list has a clear and present need for long-range, efficient narrowbody planes on their routes.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to return to HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) on Saturday after an electrical burning smell reportedly filled the cabin. The incident occurred just a few minutes after takeoff, prompting the crew to reroute.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

At this very moment, Iran Airtour flies a unique Airbus A300-600 bearing the registration of EP-MDJ. Records show the delivery of this big jetliner dates back to 1987, and as of early 2025, the classic bird is still active on commercial passenger flight routes. According to the reports, EP-MDJ's active service life has surpassed 38 years!

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 nearly departed from a taxiway at Orlando International Airport (MCO) on Thursday, March 20th. The incident occurred amid a busy morning at the airport, with Spring Break peak travel in full swing.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

Alaska Airlines has scheduled Boeing 737 MAX 8 flights to New Yorks main airport in June, returning to the airport after a several-month absence.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner emerged in 2011, first introduced with All Nippon Airlines. There are now multiple variants of this aircraft, but the 787-9 has become dominant. It flies by far the most flights of the Dreamliner variants.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 29, 2025

British Airways operates a fleet of around a dozen Boeing 787-10s that operate alongside its older 787-8 and 7879 models. While the 787-10 has the shortest range of the three variants, it has the highest seat capacity, and it has plenty of range to reach most of BA's long-haul destinations.

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