Aerotime

APRIL 8, 2025

UK-based aircraft seating startup Unum has announced Spanish airline Wamos Air and Angolan flag carrier TAAG as the two launch customers for its new Unum One business class seat. The announcement was made during the Aircraft Interiors Expo , which takes place April 7-9, 2025, in Hamburg, Germany. The Unum One seat is a newly developed lie-flat business class seat which is currently undergoing its certification process.

Airline 275

Airline Airlines 275

Cranky Flier

APRIL 8, 2025

It’s clear that we in the US have entered a self-inflicted economic downturn. While there is plenty that is not clear regarding how bad it will be and how quickly things will improve, every airline’s management team has to be sitting around right now thinking about how they are going to deal with this unfortunate development. Broader capacity cuts are likely coming at some point, but where that capacity comes from will, as always, be interesting.

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Airline Airlines 147

Aerotime

APRIL 8, 2025

Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced that its President and CEO Ted Christie has resigned from his role less than a month after the airline exited Chapter 11 restructuring. In a statement issued on April 7, 2025, the airline confirmed that Chirstie had resigned and said that the Board of Directors is in the process of appointing a permanent replacement.

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Airline Airlines 244

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 8, 2025

Hello from somewhere over the Atlantic, as Im on the return journey of my quick trip to Paris. Let me start by disclosing that Im traveling as a guest of Air France today its the first airline media flight invite that Ive accepted in about 15 years. So, whats the occasion? Air France recently unveiled its new La Premiere first-class suite , and Im on the very first flight featuring the new cabins.

Airline 134

Airline Airlines 134

Aerotime

APRIL 8, 2025

Delta Air Lines is utilizing a former EGYPTAIR Airbus A220-300 to help alleviate global parts shortages and ease supply chain issues. Aircraft lessor Azorra is working with the Delta Air Lines subsidiary, Delta Material Services (DMS), to strip down the Airbus A220 and use its parts to support repairs of the US carriers fleet. Parts of the former EGYPTAIR Airbus A220-300 will also be used to help other global airlines that operate the aircraft type and are in need of repairs.

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Approach Airlines Airline 209

Simple Flying

APRIL 8, 2025

Daytime scheduled passenger flights from the US to Europe are rare. Using OAG data to analyze every planned service this northern summer shows that just one in every 90 takeoffs (1.1%) will be timed like this. The list includes two new additions aboard the Airbus A380 , the first time the superjumbo has operated such flights. However, blink and you'll miss them.

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Aerotime

APRIL 8, 2025

In a dazzling flypast display, the Royal Air Forces (RAF) Red Arrows and Italys Frecce Tricolori combined to officially mark the state visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla in Rome. King Charles and Queen Camilla first met the president of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, and his daughter Laura Mattarella on April 8, 2025, for a welcoming ceremony at Quirinale Palace in the Italian capital.

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Jet 208

Aerotime

APRIL 8, 2025

Qatar Airways will begin installing Starlink Wi-Fi on its fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft in April 2025, after successfully introducing the technology on 80% of its Boeing 777s. On April 7, 2025, Qatar Airways said it was now a few aircraft away from completing the Boeing 777 fleet-wide upgrade in what the carrier described as one of the fastest and most ambitious Starlink installations in the aviation industry.

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Airline Airlines 195

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 8, 2025

Alaska Mileage Plan has just launched a unique promotion, offering elite status if you fly to Auckland or Sydney. This is a pretty smart way for Alaska to leverage its loyalty program to increase business for newly acquired Hawaiian. Alaska Mileage Plan incentivizing AKL & SYD flights The Alaska Mileage Plan program is offering MVP elite status if you fly between the continental United States (including Alaska) and Sydney or Auckland.

Airline 104

Airline Airlines 104

Aerotime

APRIL 8, 2025

At this years Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany, Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon to provide its airline customers with satellite inflight connectivity (IFC). Amazons Project Kuiper, which aims to create a constellation of more than 3,200 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, will provide an internet service that offers downlink speeds of up to one gigabit per second (Gbps).

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Airline Airlines 188

Simple Flying

APRIL 8, 2025

On September 17th, 1911, Calbraith Perry Rodgers took off from Sheepshead Bay, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York. He's flying the Vin Fiz , a Wright Flyer Model EX, and his goal is to complete the first-ever crossing of the continental United States by air. After numerous stops and crashes, he landed some 49 days later, touching down on the sandy shores of Long Beach , California.

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Aerotime

APRIL 8, 2025

A small corporate aircraft ran off the end of the runway while landing at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) in North Bend, Oregon, and unintentionally skidded into Coos Bay. The aircraft, a HondaJet HA-420 registered as N826E, departed from St. George Regional Airport (SGU) in Utah at 05:07 local time on April 7, 2025, and was heading to Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, according to data from flight tracking website FlightAware.

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Runway Jet 165

Simple Flying

APRIL 8, 2025

Delta Air Lines is betting big on its transatlantic network this upcoming fall, something relatively unique given traditional market trends. According to the latest scheduling data provided to Simple Flying by Cirium , an aviation analytics company, Delta Air Lines has elected to launch a second daily nonstop service between its hub at Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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Aerotime

APRIL 8, 2025

RTXs Collins Aerospace recently showcased the improved features of its Prime wheelchair seating solutions at the 2025 Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg (AIX2025) Collins Aerospaces Prime was designed to enable passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) to remain in their powered wheelchairs throughout their flight journey. It was first unveiled at AIX in 2024.

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Cabin Crew Drag Airlines Airline 161

Simple Flying

APRIL 8, 2025

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the largest hub for American Airlines, whereas Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is one of the major hubs for Delta Air Lines. Nearly 88 million passengers passed through DFW airport last year, recording over 743,200 aircraft movements. The airport serves the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, as well as the North Texas region.

Airline 105

Airline Airlines 105

Aerotime

APRIL 8, 2025

Aidan Rock-Arnarson (’25), aged 22, is a final year student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration. Due to flexibility in location, coursework and scheduling, Aidan elected to pursue his degree online through Embry-Riddles Worldwide Campus. Alongside his studies, from which he will graduate in September 2025, Aidan is currently working in supply chain cost analytics with Honda Aircraft Company (HAC) at the companys global

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Fixed Base Operator Jet 152

Simple Flying

APRIL 8, 2025

Chicago O'Hare has more regional jet flights than any of the other 1,100+ airports globally that see the equipment group. This is because both American Airlines and United Airlines have a substantial hub there. On a typical day between April and September 2025, Cirium Diio data shows O'Hare will have 1,068 RJ movements (takeoffs/landings combined). The Illinois airport will have one in 10 of the world's RJ services, a phenomenally high proportion.

Jet 100

Jet Airline Airlines 100

Aerotime

APRIL 8, 2025

Aircraft seating manufacturer RECARO showcased advanced configurations of the R7 Business Class seat at the 2025 Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX 2025) in Hamburg, Germany, including additional features and settings. The company demonstrated new technologies and different configurations of the R7 Business Class seat, such as larger space layouts, jet lag prevention systems, active seating solutions and predictive maintenance technologies.

Jet 152

Jet 152

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 8, 2025

Delta Air Lines has revealed yet another location for its premium international lounge network, which Im sure many people will appreciate. However, well have to be patient Delta One Lounge planned for ATL Delta is investing in its network of Delta One Lounges , which are primarily for those traveling with the airline in business class (Delta One) on long haul flights.

Airline 93

Airline Airlines 93

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 8, 2025

On this day in aviation historyApril 8, 1943the Douglas BTD Destroyer took to the skies for its maiden flight, marking the 82nd anniversary of this ambitious World War II-era design. Conceived as a dive and torpedo bomber for the United States Navy, the aircraft stemmed from a Navy requirement issued on June 20, 1941. The goal was to develop a next-generation bomber to replace the aging Douglas SBD Dauntless and the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver.

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Payload 82

Simple Flying

APRIL 8, 2025

Welcome to my 163rd weekly routes article! It includes 12 subjectively exciting mini-stories about services that took off between April 1 and 7. Click here to see my last jam-packed article!

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Airline Airlines 102

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 8, 2025

Earlier, I shared my experience flying Air Frances La Premiere first class on the carriers first flight featuring the new cabins (as a reminder, I traveled as a guest of the airline). I mentioned that Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith was on the flight, and several readers asked what its like to fly with an airline CEO. So let me share some thoughts on that, because Ben is quite a guy Ben Smith is my favorite kind of airline CEO Over the past couple of decades, Ive met a countless number of airline C

Airline 82

Airline Airlines 82

AV Web

APRIL 8, 2025

The day before the opening of Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo this year, I stopped in at the local Publix supermarket for some provisions. The nice folks behind the counter asked if I was in town for the show, and I confessed I was. I asked how they felt about the invasion of airplane people, and they quickly told me how excited they were that the show was taking place there.

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Airplanes 84

Airline Reporter

APRIL 8, 2025

Two years ago, I got to experience the world’s longest flight, Singapore Airlines’ route between Singapore and New York. It was a big item to cross off my AvGeek to-do list and the experience itself was a blast. Since then I’ve been wondering how I could ever top that flight. In the end, there was only one way: flying the route in the opposite direction (which has a longer average time aloft) and in more style.

Airline 74

Airline Airlines Descent Knot 74

Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 8, 2025

Thompson Aero Seating has used AIX to announce a supply deal with Thai Airways. The agreement involves Vantage business-class seats for its new Airbus A321neo fleet. READ: AIX 2025: Insperial acquires MGR Foamtex The seat manufacturer will deliver 16 luxury lie-flat business-class seats in a 2-1-2 configuration, with a Throne seat on alternate rows.

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Airlines Airline 81

Simple Flying

APRIL 8, 2025

For high-net-worth individuals and companies, Private aviation is a way to save time, increase flexibility, and ensure the highest levels of comfort while traveling for either business or personal purposes. However, with a variety of ways to access private jets today, one question remains: Is it more cost-efficient to charter or own an aircraft?

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Jet 66

AV Web

APRIL 8, 2025

I n 1997 the worst runway incursion in aviation history occurred in foggy weather on the island of Tenerife when a KLM 747 began a takeoff with a lost Pan American 747 on the runway. In all, 583 people lost their lives. More recently, runway incursions remain in the news. Fortunately, there have been no accidents. The real question is how well-trained controllers and pilots can make such grievous mistakes.

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Runway Clearance Approach Pilot 52

Simple Flying

APRIL 8, 2025

United Airlines has made some significant updates to its co-branded Chase credit card range, including raising the annual fees and changing many of the perks and bonuses on offer. It has also split its lounge access membership program into two and removed some of the perks for basic members, meaning members will now have to pay more than double to retain the same perks.

Airline 66

Airline Airlines 66

World Airline News

APRIL 8, 2025

Breeze Airways, Horizon Air Among First Carriers to Use Advanced SaaS Platform that Streamlines Aviation Operation Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300 (Bombardier CS300 – BD-500-1A11) N223BZ (msn 55209) BWI (Tony Storck). Image: 962349. Alaska Horizon – Horizon Air Embraer ERJ 170-200LR (ERJ 175) N652MK (msn 17000929) SEA (Bruce Drum). Image: 106144.

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Weather Airline Airlines Aviation Technology 52

AV Web

APRIL 8, 2025

The Experimental Aircraft Association has opened online applications for the 2025 EAA AirVenture Cup Race the 27 th running of the competition. Racers will compete in all types of aircraft, both experimental and certified. Routing includes more than 400 nautical miles in a round-robin format. Its a timed race, with competitors racing the clock. Aircraft and pilots are placed in categories based on pilot ratings, landing gear configuration, and engine power.

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Pilot 56

World Airline News

APRIL 8, 2025

Airline also further enhances global network through expanded codeshare partnership with Japan Airlines, adding new seamless connections within Japan between Tokyo and Osaka (Itami) and Nagoya. WestJet Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner C-GUDH (msn 64974) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 959378. CALGARY, AB, April 7, 2025 /CNW/ – Today, WestJet announced the expansion of non-stop service between Calgary and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport to daily year-round through the winter schedu

Airline 52

Airline Airlines 52

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 8, 2025

The Mooney M-20 series is a favorite among the GA community for its compelling combination of speed and efficiency. But with dozens of different types and subtypes produced over a span of 64 years, which one is best? The answer depends on ones budget and priorities, but this 1967 M20F offered for $89,000 on Aircraft For Sale might strike the perfect balance.

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Airplanes Cargo Pilot 52

World Airline News

APRIL 8, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner ET-AYC (msn 65091) JFK (Jay Selman). Image: 404204. Addis Ababa, 08 April 2025 Ethiopian Airlines, one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world and Africa’s largest airline is excited to announce that it will launch a new passenger flight service to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, effective June 1, 2025.

Airline 52

Airline Airlines Cargo 52

Simple Flying

APRIL 8, 2025

It might be surprising to know that the Air Force's VC-25A "Air Force One" (AFO) and the Boeing 747-200B jumbo jet (the base level aircraft that the VC-25A is derived from) do not have as much in common as people might think.

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Jet 117

Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 8, 2025

Airbus has welcomed Collins Aerospace as a new member of the Digital Alliance for Aviation. Announced at the MRO Americas 2025 event in Atlanta, Collins Aerospace joins the existing Digital Alliance members including Airbus, Delta TechOps, GE Aerospace and Liebherr. The Digital Alliance focuses on the joint development of digital solutions for airline operations powered by the Airbus Skywise platform, which supports structured data management for maintenance and repair operations.

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Airline Airlines 45

Simple Flying

APRIL 8, 2025

The consequences of a recent physical fight between two on-duty air traffic control staff at the tower of Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., have now surfaced. Three ATC managers have been replaced following the incident, amid several changes that have been implemented at the airport due to the fatal mid-air collision in January.

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Air Traffic Control 116

Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 8, 2025

Cathay Pacific and the Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC), a business aviation hub at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), have announced the expansion of JetLinks wing-to-wing transfer service for passengers switching between Cathays First and Business Class services and private jet travel. The service can reduce transfer time by up to one-third by streamlining customs and immigration procedures, cutting the process from 75 minutes down to approximately 45.

Jet 40

Jet 40