Aerotime

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The company behind the Lilium Jet has filed for insolvency after its funding options dried up and promises of new financing failed to materialize. Lilium Aerospace , which evolved after Lilium GmbH and Lilium eAircraft GmbH filed for insolvency at the end of last year, confirmed on February 21, 2025, that operations had stopped. As the funding options to secure Liliums future have not materialized in time, Lilium Aerospace has filed for insolvency today, a spokesperson for Lilium said.

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Jet 300

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The Airbus A321XLR is revolutionizing the aviation industry with a range that exceeds its competitors. This next-generation aircraft enables airlines to connect medium and long-haul destinations that traditionally had low passenger demand. As a result, airlines can now explore previously untapped markets, providing air travel options to smaller cities that were once overlooked.

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Airlines Airline 129

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Air Greenland has signed a lease agreement with Carlyle Aviation to acquire a single Airbus A320neo aircraft with the new narrowbody jet scheduled to join the carriers 2027 summer schedule. It is understood that Air Greenlands CEO, Jacob Nitter Srensen, signed the six-year lease agreement, with the option to extend, on February 14, 2025. The aircraft will be delivered in December 2026 and will then be adapted to Greenlandic conditions, a spokesperson for Air Greenland said.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Qatar Airways has increased its daily Airbus A380 frequencies to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) for the upcoming summer season, according to aviation analytics company Cirium. The news comes as the Southeast Asian country expects a record 40 million tourists to arrive in Thailand in 2025.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The Santa Maria Valleys long-standing aviation history is set to enter a new chapter with the expansion of the Planes of Fame Air Museum to the Central Coast. Officials anticipate that the addition will become a significant regional attraction. On Thursday, February 20th, museum representatives, city officials, supporters, and aviation pioneers gathered at the Santa Maria Public Airport for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the first phase of construction.

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Pilot Hangar Runway 111

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

UAE flag carrier Emirates is known for many things. From its luxurious onboard products and the largest Airbus A380 fleet in the world to its widespread sports sponsorships and diverse global network from its hub at Dubai Airport (DXB), the Emirates name truly is one of the most recognizable brands in modern aviation. However, did you know that the airline is also engaged in sustainability initiatives?

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Airlines Airline 124

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

As of now there are a lot more questions than answers, though the circumstances surrounding this are quite strange. Delhi-bound American 787 diverts to Rome over threat This incident is ongoing, and involves American flight AA292, scheduled to fly from New York (JFK) to Delhi (DEL). The flight is being operated by a six-year-old Boeing 787-9 with the registration code N840AN.

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Airplanes Airlines Airline Jet 103

AV Web

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

A Washington State online reseller has become the darling of his community after he snagged the deal of the year, at least on paper. Zach, 35, (he wouldn’t tell Newsweek his last name or hometown) paid $30 at a thrift store in central Washington for an engine air supply valve that aftermarket aircraft parts dealer Aeroval says had a “reference value” of $223,520 in 2011.

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Jet 104

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

by Chris Frear As reported on social media, 53-672, a former Saudi air force English Electric Lightning F.53, formerly part of the Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre recently made the 9-hour journey north from Newquay in Cornwall to Binbrook, Lincolnshire on the 1st of February, 2025. With the assistance of the author and former Lightning pilot Ian Black, a Lincolnshire-based charity, His Church , have acquired and transported the former Saudi jet to its new home.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

While there continues to be lots of value with miles & points , we certainly live in an era where actually being loyal to an airline is less valuable than in the past. Broadly speaking, airlines keep asking loyalty program members for more in order to earn status, while rewarding them with less. At some point, one wonders if its worth it. Along those lines, CNN just published a fun article , about how frequent flyers have spent years staying loyal to airlines, only to be given the middle fin

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Airlines Airline 100

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The iconic CF-104D Starfighter (c/n 5302, serial 104632), a former Starfighters Aerospace aircraft and a familiar sight on the airshow circuit for over two decades, is now up for sale. This legendary jet is listed by Platinum Fighter Sales after previously being advertised on Barnstormers for $4,250,000. Three of the company’s CF-104 Starfighters tucked into tight formation at the 2008 Joint Base Andrews in Clinton, Maryland during the now biannual air show.

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Jet 116

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Europe remains one of the world's largest aviation markets. Daily capacity in February 2025 increased by 7.5% compared to the same month the previous year. International capacity grew at a faster 9% rate than domestic capacity, which increased by 2.9% over the same period. Individual European countries are small compared to nations like the United States and China, so international airline capacity represents over three-quarters of the European aviation market.

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Airlines Airline 99

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Its an interesting time for aviation in Greenland. Were witnessing huge investments in the territorys aviation infrastructure, and as a result, were also seeing quite a bit of extra air service there. Along those lines, government-owned Air Greenland has announced that it will double its jet fleet. Air Greenland will start flying an Airbus A320neo in 2027 Currently, Air Greenlands fixed-wing fleet consists of nine passenger aircraft, including one Airbus A330-800neo , and eight De Havilland Dash

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Southwest Airlines this week made the headlines for announcing the first-ever company-wide corporate layoffs in the airline's 54-year history, something which has undercut the airline's historical operating model of putting employees first. This decision primarily aims to streamline operational costs and help improve profitability, and the decision came as the result of financial pressures related to higher labor costs that the company is facing.

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Airlines Airline 105

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Welcome to my next trip report series, covering the recent review trip that I took to Hong Kong, to check out one of the newest business class products, and more. In this series, you can expect flight reviews of British Airways 777-200ER business class, Cathay Pacifics 777-300ER business class, Cathay Pacifics A321neo business class, Korean Airs A380 first class, and Deltas 767-400ER business class.

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Airlines Airline 96

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Reuters reported that Airbus may be unable to raise A350 output above six per month in 2025, while the A350F freighter program will be delayed by up to twelve months. While Airbus does not comment on the faltering Boeing 777X project, Airbus has been quietly cashing in by securing increasing orders for the A350 Family and had planned to double monthly production to 12 by 2028.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

I began my flying life in the early 1970s. Saying that things were different back then would be a major understatement. Some of them seem funny to us now, like the fact that most of our airplanes had no radios or, God forbid, transponders and ELTs, while other facets of the 1970s are tragic. To see tragic, you would have to look at a picture of me at age twenty flying a one hundred fifty-horse Apache while wearing a powder blue leisure suit with an open-neck shirt and white tassel shoes.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Vista Global has established itself as a prominent private jet provider through strategic acquisitions, innovative service models, and a commitment to global expansion. Founded in 2004 by entrepreneur Thomas Flohr, the Dubai-based company has rapidly expanded its footprint in the private aviation industry, offering clients unparalleled access to a diverse fleet of aircraft and a suite of tailored services.

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Jet 106

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

After eliminating change fees on all tickets less than a year ago, Spirit Airlines has quietly added those fees back for its cheapest fares (thanks to @TravelFake for flagging this). Spirit Airlines Go fares once again have change fees In May 2024, Spirit Airlines eliminated change fees on all fares , in a desperate bid to be more competitive and increase revenue.

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Airlines Airline 81

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Last summer, I took a flight with my family from our home base in Atlanta to Doha. I asked one of my offspring what she was most excited about for the trip, hoping she might share her fathers enthusiasm for the chance to fly aboard a brand new Airbus A350-1000 with one of the worlds premier airlines. Her response? Im excited to look out the window and see all the dunes of the Sahara Desert.

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Airlines Airline 103

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

It goes without saying that hotels have different policies when it comes to monetizing their facilities, including pool and spa setups. Some hotels offer all guests access on a complimentary basis, while others might charge for individuals to use these amenities. However, I must admit that one fairly new hotel has a policy that Ive never seen before.

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Approach 78

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

In this story, explore how two of the most enduringly popular private jets in the world compare. The Bombardier Challenger 600 and Dassault Falcon 900 series are two of the best long-range, private jets that money can buy. Let's dive into how each of these planes has evolved to meet the demands of private air travel in the modern era.

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Jet 94

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Welcome to my trip report on Japan Airlines 2024 edition! This is Japan Airlines A350-900 (JA15XJ) in the oneworld special livery being prepared for departure to Osaka at Okinawa Airport. Introduction One of my main priorities for this trip was to fly on Japan Airlines A350 and all I need to decide was which route I like to do in order to catch this aircraft.

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Airlines Airline Cabin Crew Descent 59

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

An American Airlines flight landed safely in Rome after a "security issue" prompted a diversion while enroute to New Delhi, India, on Sunday. The flight, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner , originated in New York.

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Airlines Airline 128

Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The flight made a U-turn near Turkmenistan about 10 hours into its trip. It was later escorted by Italian Eurofighter aircraft.

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Jet 103

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Atlas Air and DHL Express plan to dissolve their joint venture, Polar Air Cargo, according to a report by Cargo Facts.

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Cargo 119

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

A German Air Force Atlas A400M has conducted air-to-air refueling with a British Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon for the first time. The RAF announced on February 21, 2025, operations were carried out duringnight and day to qualify pilots in refueling from a different aircraft type. Both the RAF and German Air Force are currently on joint operation in the Middle East as part of the InternationalCounter DaeshCoalition and said that such operations increase their overall capability.

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Pilot 278

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

A 737 MAX 8 operated by GOL struck a service vehicle on the runway while it was accelerating for takeoff!

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Runway 115

AV Web

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Poll: Ever been distracted by non-aviation device? Poll: Ever been distracted by a non-aviation device? More than once Once Not sure Never The post Poll: Ever been distracted by a non-aviation device? appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

When the Airbus A380 first hit the market, the aircraft looked poised to become one of the most important commercial jets ever built. When the Boeing 747 entered service decades prior, it revolutionized commercial aviation, flying passengers further than ever before and increasing capacity to the point that air travel could become something for the masses.

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Jet Airlines Airline 114

The Aviationist

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The external shape of the AIM-260 seems to be the same we already saw in 2022 when the U.S. Air Force announced the F-22 upgrades. It remains to be seen whether it’s just a notional design or the external shape of the real weapon. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) may have publicly unveiled the […] The post NAVAIR Releases ‘New’ Rendering of Secretive AIM-260 JATM appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Canada is one of the world's largest markets for private aviation. To cater to the needs of elite clients, private aviation companies always require the services of duly qualified, reliable, and hospitable private jet pilots. Private jet pilots are responsible for transporting passengers and cargo on a private aircraft.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Phones and tablets can provide valuable services in flight but at what point do they become a dangerous distraction. The FAA’s Rotorcraft Collective offers some tips to find the balance. The post Best Of The Web: Portable Electronics As A Distraction appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

United Airlines , headquartered in Chicago, is one of the most influential and successful airlines in the United States. It has a very extensive network of routes within and outside the country.

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Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

About seven percent never look at them. The post Last Week’s Poll Results: Most Check NOTAMs appeared first on AVweb.

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NOTAMs 52

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Belgian flag carrier Brussels Airlines (SN) currently lacks long-haul capacity. It has signed an agreement with Air Europa to provide some excess capacity on its New York route to free up an Airbus A330. That aircraft can then be deployed elsewhere on Brussels Airlines network, mitigating some of the impact of the partly grounded fleet.

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Airlines Airline 111

The Aviationist

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The Swiss Air Force will move all F/A-18 squadrons to Emmen starting in 2027, while Meiringen and Payerne prepare for the eventual induction of the F-35A. Relocation of the Hornet Fleet On Feb. 18, 2025, the Swiss Government decided that they will be relocating all of their F/A-18C/D squadrons to Militrflugplatz Emmen, or Emmen Air […] The post Swiss F/A-18s to be Moved to Emmen in First Step Towards Retirement appeared first on The Aviationist.

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