Aerotime

MARCH 14, 2025

AeroTime guest columnist Christian Charalambous is a pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations plus a masters degree in Blockchain. In his columns, he explores the modern challenges and innovative technologies that are shaping the future of flight.

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 14, 2025

Southwest Sells Out There’s not much to say here that hasn’t been covered both here on the blog and all over the internet this week. Southwest Airlines announced this week it was getting rid of everything that differentiated it from every other airline in the U.S. market, finally caving and adding baggage fees, basic economy fares, and variable award redemption rates while adding expiration dates to ticket credits.

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Aerotime

MARCH 14, 2025

Steven Udvar-Hzy, a pioneering figure in the aviation finance industry who is widely regarded as the founder of the aircraft leasing business model, is set to retire on May 2, 2025. The announcement was made on March 13, 2025, by Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the latest leasing firm Udvar-Hzy founded, and where he currently holds the role of Executive Chairman.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 14, 2025

The restoration of the worlds oldest flying Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, BuNo 2459, is progressing at American Aero Services in New Smyrna Beach, FL. After spending several years in the Netherlands , this iconic U-boat killer has been owned by the American Heritage Museum since 2019. Recently, the American Heritage Museum shared an update on this restoration, which we are publishing here with their permission.

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Aerotime

MARCH 14, 2025

The Air Astana Group has posted its 2024 full year financial results, covering the first full fiscal year since the airlines IPO in February 2024. They show that the two airlines constituting the group, Air Astanas mainline operation and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan, carried a record nine million passengers, one million up from the preceding year.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 14, 2025

The Campaign Legal Center (CLC), a nonprofit government watchdog organization, is urging the US Department Of Transportation 's Office of Inspector General (OIG) to look into whether the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) violated federal conflict of interest laws in its dealings with Elon Musk 's satellite communications company, Starlink.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 14, 2025

On October 26, 2023, leaders from the City of Hickory, the Hickory Aviation Museum , and Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) gathered at Hickory Regional Airport to break ground on a new facility that will merge aviation history with education. The City of Hickory is partnering with the Sabre Society of North Carolina/Hickory Aviation Museum and CVCC to construct a building designed to house the museums collection of vintage military aircraft, preserve aviation heritage, and provide STEM edu

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 14, 2025

Air traffic controllers have stressful jobs, and a vast majority of them go above and beyond to be professional. But then you have this one dude at JFK, who just cant help himself. JFK is notorious for having air traffic controllers with a bit of an attitude, but this guy somehow always manages to steal the spotlight (if you listen to JFK ATC with any frequency, youll immediately recognize this guys voice).

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Simple Flying

MARCH 14, 2025

This September will mark 44 years since the Boeing 767 took to the skies for the first time. Since its maiden flight in 1981, after which it entered service a year later with United Airlines, the 767 has become one of the most reliable and widely used widebody twinjets in the history of commercial aviation. This is evidenced by the fact that, more than four decades later, certain variants remain in production.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 14, 2025

In September 2023, SWISS leisure subsidiary, Edelweiss Air, announced plans to completely overhaul its long haul fleet. Theres now an exciting update , as the first of these jets has landed in Zurich, and will be entering service in the coming weeks. Lets cover all the details. Edelweiss modernizing fleet with Airbus A350s Up until now, Zurich-based Edelweiss Air has had a fleet of 18 aircraft, including 13 Airbus A320s and five Airbus A340-300s.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 14, 2025

With Southwest Airlines departing from its age-old policy of two free checked baggage, theres been a barrage of opinions on the matter. While many Southwest passengers who were used to this policy may feel dismayed, the carrier has assured that several other changes will continue to attract customers. Southwest has also decided to inject some humor into the development by referencing the recent Dallas Mavericks decision to part with its star player, Luka Doncic, in a social media post.

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Air Facts

MARCH 14, 2025

Pilots Bucket List: 11 Must-Do Adventures After Earning Your Pilots License Air Facts Journal You worked hard, paid a lot of money and earned your pilot’s license. Congratulations! Now what do you do? It’s a question that comes up more often than most pilots care to admit.Sure, you’ll want to take friends and family up for a ride, but once you’ve done that a few times, you may find yourself looking for new missions.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 14, 2025

The Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss has taken delivery of its firstand the country's firstAirbus A350. The A350-900 is registered HB-IHF, is 5.3 years old, and is ex-LATAM. Flightradar24 shows that it arrived in Zurichthe only Swiss airport Edelweiss servesfrom Lourdes, France, on March 13. It is scheduled to enter commercial service on April 1.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 14, 2025

A Marriott affiliated property near Toronto Airport is engaging in a practice that I dont think Ive ever seen before, at least not to this extent. I cant believe for how long this has seemingly been going on. Fairfield Toronto Airport sends people to Crowne Plaza An OMAAT reader booked a stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Toronto Airport directly through Marriotts website.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 14, 2025

In 2002, a company called Roku LLC was founded. Creating both software and hardware, the company has become a leader in personal streaming. Roku has expanded to offer smart TVs, speakers, its own streaming channel, and even advertising services for other companies. Today, Roku Inc. boasts over 80 million users and is the largest TV streaming platform in the United States.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 14, 2025

For the next portion of my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I flew Korean Airs Airbus A380 first class on the 12hr55min flight from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to New York (JFK). Logically, one would assume this would be the highlight of the trip, given that it was my only flight in long haul first class. Unfortunately that wasnt the case, though. Thats because by international first class standards, Korean Air is simply lackluster, especially on its Airbus A380s.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 14, 2025

In a world where many of the world's major airlines favor predominantly white liveries with subtle engine and tail details used as the main means of highlighting their brand identity, carriers with colored fuselages instantly stand out from the crowd. A notable example on this front is Korean Air, which, for several decades, has had one of the most distinctive liveries in the skies, featuring a light blue fuselage.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 14, 2025

ATR, the worlds leading manufacturer of regional aircraft has presented the findings of a whitepaper, Propelling Vietnams Regional Aviation. The presentation took place during the Unlocking Vietnams Regional Aviation workshop in Hanoi, a collaborative event with Business France and Vietnamese transport consultancy TEDI (Transport Engineering Design Inc.).

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Fear of Landing

MARCH 14, 2025

The big news this week is video footage of American Airlines flight 1006 which caught fire at Denver airport yesterday. American Airlines flight 1006 was a passenger flight scheduled for a two-hour flight from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth, departing Colorado Springs on time at 16:37 local time. There were six crew and 172 passengers on board.

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Ask Captain Lim

MARCH 14, 2025

An illustration of a fire evacuation on steps (not the AA 1006 flight) Two air incidents occurred in succession, an Airbus A320 and a Boeing 737-800. On March 12, a PIA (Pakistan International Airlines) Airbus A320 landed in Lahore from Karachi with one of its rear wheels mysteriously missing. A PIA spokesperson stated that the aircraft had departed Karachi with all its tyres intact.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 14, 2025

On March 14, 1927, Pan American Airways was founded, marking the beginning of an era of aviation innovation. Originally founded by U.S. Army Air Corps officers Henry “Hap” Arnold, Carl Spaatz, and John Jouett, the airline was established to counter the threat posed by the German-owned Colombian airline SCADTA. At the time, there were concerns about potential German aerial attacks on the Panama Canal.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 14, 2025

Sentry ADS-B Receivers for ForeFlight – comparing all three models iPad Pilot News Sentry is a family of compact, affordable ADS-B receivers specifically made for ForeFlight. In addition to popular features like subscription-free weather and traffic, some Sentry models also include a carbon monoxide detector to warn of dangerous conditions in the cockpit and an automatic flight data recorder.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 14, 2025

AEGEAN, the flag carrier of Greece, has ordered eight additional Airbus A321neo aircraft, bringing its total A320neo family aircraft commitments to 58, which includes already-delivered jets.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 14, 2025

The Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean, offers pristine beaches, vibrant marine life, and a welcoming atmosphere for business and leisure travelers. Comprising three islandsGrand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Caymanthe Cayman Islands provide world-class facilities and a growing infrastructure to support business aviation.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 14, 2025

It seems that the sins of the past will keep coming for Boeing, with the US Federal Aviation Administration issuing a proposed directive that would require inspections of 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10 airliners to address excessive gaps in the front of the aircraft. The document was released this week and refers to nonconformances found in the forward pressure bulkhead.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 14, 2025

Most affordable aircraft options in the 100-horsepower range provide generally similar performance. Whether its a Cessna 152, a Beechcraft Skipper , or a Piper Colt, the cruise speed and handling characteristics tend to be slow and sluggish rather than quick and nimble. But todays bargain, a 1977 Grumman American AA-1C Lynx, bucks the trend for a reasonable $36,000.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 14, 2025

Every year, AOPA holds the Flight Training Experience Awards to recognize CFIs and flight schools who have gone above and beyond in providing student pilots with exceptional learning experiences.Instructors and schools were invited to apply and to request reviews from their clients to support their nomination. Applications were then evaluated by a panel of industry experts.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 14, 2025

Provider of air cargo handling services, SATS, and Vietnam Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build and operate an air cargo terminal at the new Long Thanh International Airport (LTIA) in Vietnam. The two companies will also collaborate on strategic initiatives including enhancing the support of ground and cargo handling services across Vietnam Airlines international network.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 14, 2025

During the recent Air & Space Forces Associations (AFAs) 2025 Warfare Symposium, Lockheed Martins Sikorsky offered a Subject Matter Expert or SME in David "Rum" Morgan to discuss the ongoing deployment of the United States Air Force s newest rescue helicopter in the Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II.

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Airline Geeks

MARCH 14, 2025

Over time, Boeing could lose out on global market share, largely confining itself to only the U.S. market, Kelly explained.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 14, 2025

Further consolidating its commitment to sustainability, JetBlue is marking the first-ever regular supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial air travel in the New York region through its primary hub at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). To make this happen, the airline has entered partnership with multiple stakeholders to ensure a constant fuel supply.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 14, 2025

Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) has automated the customs clearance operations of CKTS Company Limited (CKTS), a major ground handler at Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan. The first stage of deploying Kales GALAXY cargo management system has automated the shipment triggering and document acceptance process – with the objective to streamline processes that previously relied on manual data entry or were not harmonised, resulting in delays and work duplication.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 14, 2025

While airfares may cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, airlines' profit per passenger is often less than $10, and in Africa , it is around $1 per passenger. While the industry generates around $1 trillion in annual revenues, 96-97% of that is swallowed up in expenses.

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Airline Geeks

MARCH 14, 2025

In the coming months, the Seattle-based carrier will add the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to one of its intra-Alaska routes.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 14, 2025

In 2024, United Airlines reported pre-tax earnings of $4.2 billion and an adjusted net income of $3.5 billion. Those handsome numbers are great news for shareholders and management but they are canon fodder for the unions representing United's workforce as they push for stronger employment contracts.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 14, 2025

European LCC easyJet is set to permanently roll out of Project APU-Zero at its Milan Malpensa base following a successful trial at the northern Italian base. The proof of concept, tested in September 2024, allows aircraft to switch off its APU However, when stationary during turnaround, APUs use a considerable amount of fuel which contributes to both noise and carbon emissions on the apron.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 14, 2025

The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) released its 2025 rankings of military aircraft sorted by country, type, and model. WDMMA's database tracks 103 countries and 129 air services. The air services total is greater than the number of countries due to multiple air fleets (e.g.; US Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps).

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