Aerotime
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Some of the longest passenger planes in the world are real giants. Right now, the longest plane is the Boeing 747-8 at 250 ft 2 in. Its giant size allows it to accommodate up to 605 passengers, making it one of the largest passenger aircraft in the world. It is followed by the A340-600, a rare quadjet today but once a staple of the long-haul scene, with its 247 ft 3 in fuselage just a few feet shorter than the 747-8.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Boeing has faced quite a few setbacks in recent years. The American aircraft manufacturer is facing some highly publicized quality control issues with its Boeing 737 Max , and is taking steep financial losses as production and deliveries remain down compared to European rival Airbus. However, things seem to be looking up for the aerospace firm. The Virginia-based company has resumed test flights of its new Boeing 777x aircraft , which promises to be a replacement for some of today's less fuel-ef
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Cranky Flier
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
How the Airbus A321XLR is changing the air map of the world – CNN This is the most common question when talking about the A321XLR… will it really open up new routes? My thought is that it might eventually, but that won’t be the first thing it does. Read Ned’s debut article for CNN for more. 18 Airlines Using Apple AirTag Data to Find Lost Luggage – CondNast Traveler AirTags are finally getting useful for lost luggage now that airlines are starting to work with Apple
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
At the latest National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) press conference, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy shared the NTSBs latest, best recollection of events before the mid air collision of American Airlines Flight 5342 with a Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk. It appears a key air traffic transmission was blocked by an attempt by the Black Hawk to reply.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Delta Air Lines is expected to upgrade its business class champagne in the very near future, which is an exciting development for those premium passengers who enjoy a glass or two of bubbles Delta One business class getting Taittinger champagne @xJonNYC reports that Delta will shortly be announcing an official collaboration with Taittinger for its champagne in business class.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Australian carrier Qantas is patiently waiting for the delivery of its new Airbus A321XLR , which is set to change how the airline connects Australia to the South Pacific and South East Asia.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
PRESS RELEASE The Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has engaged experience planning and design firm PGAV Destinations to develop a strategic vision and master plan. The plan builds on the Air Zoos momentum by laying the foundation for significant capital improvement projects designed to elevate the visitor experience and chart a course for sustainable growth, aiming to strengthen the Air Zoos role in the community for years to come.
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AV Web
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Electric aircraft developer Eviation has laid off most of its staff and “paused” work on its Alice prototype. The company has confirmed an initial report by the Air Current that it had all but ceased operations at Arlington Airport in Washington State. In a statement the company said it was identifying the right long-term partnerships to help us make electric commercial regional flight a reality.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
The Piper M700 Fury was certified just last year, in 2024. This latest model in the Piper M-Class family, also known as the PA-46 line, is indeed a very fast and powerful single-engine turboprop. The M700 is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 engine producing 700 shaft horsepower, giving it an impressive maximum cruise speed of 301 knots.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
The Short Wing Piper Club is proposing an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) that would blunt much of the cost and inconvenience posed by a sweeping airworthiness directive set by the FAA last week. The AD, which mandates replacement of the rudders with posts made of , covers almost all 31,000 high wing Pipers produced up until the 1960s but the final number affected will be much lower because of fleet attrition and retrofits already completed.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Southwest Airlines has officially launched its first-ever international partnership, teaming up with Icelandair to provide customers with seamless connections between their networks. The Points Guy reported that the partnership officially went live, allowing passengers to book connecting flights between Southwests extensive domestic network and Icelandairs routes to Iceland and Europe.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
PRESS RELEASE The worlds only two flying examples of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress will be back this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, supporting the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and post-war aviation technology. The 72nd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Associations fly-in convention is July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
If it were not for the extensive commercial success of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner , it is unlikely that US-based aerospace manufacturing giant Boeing would have been able to avoid a bankruptcy filing in the past decade. The Boeing 787, a dynamic lightweight aircraft that boasts unheard-of fuel efficiency and a game-changing range, has undoubtedly had a massive impact on the commercial aerospace market.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
For the last segment of my quick trip to Paris and Cairo , I flew American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER first class on the nine hour flight from London (LHR) to Miami (MIA). We know that Americans international first class is on the way out , as the airline will soon reconfigure its 777-300ERs , introducing a new business class , and eliminating first class.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Aircraft have always been expensive to purchase and as time goes on, they will get even more expensive. The nature of aircraft ownership has always been one centered around a high cost of ownership and operation, but there are some small aircraft manufacturers that try and push those high expenses down for the more average customer. Those companies are home-built aircraft manufacturers (also known as kit planes ); they do this by building the components of small aircraft, assembling some, but no
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Link: Apply now for the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card ( review )is Hiltons most premium co-branded credit card, and there are all kinds of reasons to consider picking it up. While the card has a steep $550 annual fee, I find that to be easy to justify, thanks to benefits like an annual free night award , up to $400 in annual Hilton resort credits , up to $200 in annual flight credits , and more.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Colombias avianca has continued to announce new routes for flights between South America and the United States, adding a direct flight connecting Dallas and Bogota, the capital of Colombia.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
On this day in aviation history, February 15, 1949, the Breguet Deux-Ponts (Double-Decker) made its maiden flight. This aircraft was among the first large aircraft built in France following the Second World War. However, in an aviation sector still recovering from the devastation of WWII and becoming the scene for the rise of jet aircraft, the Deux-Ponts became one of the rarest planes in the world when it was active.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Recently, Jeffrey Starr, the Chief Marketing Officer of D-Fend Solutions, reached out to Simple Flying to share, in the wake of serious incidents involving drones violating controlled airspace, D-Fend Solutions innovative solutions for securing airspace globally. See, D-Fend Solutions is not a proponent of jamming but has developed new, safer technologies.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Interested in getting your instrument rating? Well, one important thing youll need to know is RNAV approaches. These approaches use GPS to help you land and offer more flexibility than traditional systems like ILS. They dont need ground-based navigation aids, making them especially useful at smaller or remote locations. In this guide, you’ll learn how RNAV approaches work, the different types available, and tips to make them feel natural and straightforward.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Choosing whether to splash out for Premium Economy or stick to Economy when flying long-haul with Cathay Pacific is an important decision. With 11+ hours stretching out ahead of you, its well worth doing your homework.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Welcome to Sportys IFR Insights Series, hosted by Spencer Suderman. Spencer is an airshow pilot and instrument flight instructor and will show what it’s like to fly IFR cross-country trips and instrument approaches. In this episode, ride along with Spencer in a G1000-equipped Cessna 172 as he flies a full RNAV circle-to-land approach with a holding pattern course reversal into Cecil, Florida.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Ryanair , one of the largest airlines in Europe, is known for its low fares and bold and blunt nature when dealing with customers and stakeholders online. The Dublin-based low-cost giant is quick to criticize governments when they raise fees related to air service, and use social media to bring attention to what it deems as unacceptable changes.
The Aviationist
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Following the adoption of the eight-bladed NP2000 propeller, the U.S. Navy launched an effort to regain the air refueling capability across its fleet and allow the C/KC-130T to refuel a growing number of platforms. The U.S. Navys upgraded legacy KC-130T, which sports new eight-bladed NP-2000 propellers, is being put through testing to expand its aerial […] The post NAWCAD Expands KC-130T Hercules Refueling Envelope with EA-18G Growler and CH-53K King Stallion appeared first on The Aviation
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Air China has a considerable long-haul network, with its intercontinental presence stretching as far afield as Europe, Oceania, and the Americas. This February, according to data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company, the carrier's 10 longest routes are all more than 6,000 miles (9,656 km) long, with various aircraft types operating these flights.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Want to learn more about accessing US airline lounges? See my series about how to access Alaska Lounges , American Admirals Clubs , Delta Sky Clubs , and United Clubs. Every airline has a different approach when it comes to offering lounge access, though Delta is in a whole different league when it comes to discouraging memberships and day passes, and rather focusing on offering lounge access through credit cards.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
While many airlines offer economy plus seating (with a bit of extra legroom) the number of airlines that offer a distinct premium economy class cabin with separate seating and additional benefits is limited. Qantas is one of the airlines that features this happy middle cabin, closer in price to an economy class seat, with added perks.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Did you know that those huge white numbers at the start of the runway arent just assigned at random? They actually have meaning. There is a logical and easy system for assigning runway numbers. Today, we will tell you all you need to know to work out which direction you are taking off and landing. Key Takeaways Runway numbers reference the nearest 10-degree magnetic heading, with the last zero removed.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Flight training is the core part of any pilot's progression to learning how to fly an aircraft, be it for general aviation or as a career. Besides the act of actually piloting a plane and accumulating flight hours, there are many other facets to the Flight Training process.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
On August 2, 1985, Delta Air Lines Flight 191 was moments from landing at Dallas/Fort Worth. Then, as the Lockheed L-1011 descended, an invisible forcesudden and fierceengulfed the aircraft. A strong downward rush of air sent it plunging uncontrollably. The pilots fought to recover, but the wind shear was too strong. The jet slammed into the ground six thousand feet short of the runway, taking the lives of 134 people.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
On Wednesday, Avelo Airlines launched its first international service from North Carolina's Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montego Bay, Jamacia. However, it won't be Avelo's only route for long, as this week, the low-fare airline is launching services from Raleigh-Durham to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
The addition comes as the airline's regional subsidiary, Endeavor Air, said it would open a crew base in the North Carolina city.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. is the flag carrier of Israel which serves nearly 50 domestic and international destinations in the Americas, Africa, Europe, Far East, and the Middle East. The airline operates out of its main base in Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv. El Al operates an all-Boeing fleet of 51 aircraft, including Boeing 737s, 777s, and 787 Dreamliners.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I returned from my Hong Kong review trip earlier this week, and am actually off on another adventure shortly. This was planned at the very last minute, and Ill be sharing the details shortly, but its a fun and quick one! On the points & travel front, this week Iberia announced changes to its loyalty program, Oman Air revealed plans to add some all-economy 737s, JetBlue added award redemptions for basic economy tickets, Starlux put its new rout
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
In the year following the COVID-19 pandemic, private aviation has boomed. Airports across the country are seeing record levels of private jet traffic, something driven by several different factors. For starters, the drastic expansion of jet cards and charter club programs has made private aviation accessible to a significantly larger travel demographic, one that is willing to spend lavishly to obtain the convenience and ease of access that private jets bring along to their customers.
All Plane
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Electric aviation Eviation has laid off most of its staff, reports The Air Current. When this happens it is usually a really bad sign, but the fact is that there not much has been heard about it since its Alice prototype completed its maiden flight more than 2 years ago. It would be sad to see this interesting 9-seater electric aircraft project go. It was actually a real pioneer, which I had the chance to include in the list of promising electric startups that I wrote for CNN back in 2017!
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
A medical emergency has caused a United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER flight from Newark to Dublin to divert to the Canadian city of St. Johns. Due to adverse weather, the aircraft remains grounded, and passengers have been provided with hotel and meal vouchers until a replacement flight can be rescheduled.
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