Aerotime

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Critical data that could piece together the final movements of a Black Hawk helicopter before it crashed with an American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 in Washington DC are contained within the submerged wreckage, according to the National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB). On February 4, 2024, the NTSB confirmed that the US Army Black Hawk was at 300 feet (rounded to the nearest 100 feet) at the time of the collision but additional information to verify data points from the helicopter was needed.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Airbus and Boeing have released their reports on the projected future of the global aviation industry. The reports are notable for highlighting how increasingly important Asia is and that the industry is expected to continue growing in the foreseeable future. Forecasting future demand is incredibly important for Airbus and Boeing, as they have to plan decades in advance with designing new aircraft and developing new technologies.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

British Airways has updated its new loyalty program The British Airways Club with new ways passengers can take advantage of offers to achieve bronze, silver and gold status. In December 2024, British Airways unveiled its new look scheme which means customers earn points based on their spend rather than the distance they travel from but now the UK-carrier is looking to go further.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

With its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, now approved by shareholders, Boeing has found a pleasant surprise that is good enough to push the stock price up, a rare occurrence recently. As Boeing struggles to increase 737 MAX output, Spirit AeroSystems reportedly has a substantial inventory of high-quality, ready-to-go fuselages on the lot.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Embraer and Flexjet have inked a major deal for 182 executive aircraft plus 30 options with the related support services. The exact breakdown of the order, announced on February 5, 2025, and is worth US$7 billion at catalogue prices, has not yet been confirmed, although it includes some Phenom 300E light jets as well as an unspecified quantity of the larger Praetor 500 and 600.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

OMG, ITA AIRWAYS A321NEO BUSINESS CLASS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, AND THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST FLIGHTS IVE EVER TAKEN. A FIVE STAR RATING DOESNT DO JUSTICE TO THIS EXPERIENCE. Okay, sorry for all those caps, but I feel like any other introduction wouldnt do justice to this flight. During my quick trip to Paris and Cairo , I flew ITA Airways Airbus A321neo business class on the short 2hr50min afternoon flight from Rome (FCO) to Cairo (CAI).

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) has continued to update the public about the progress of the investigation of the mid-air collision between a PSA Airlines Mitsubishi CRJ700, which was operating a flight on behalf of American Eagle, and a United States Army (USA) Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on January 29.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Rolls-Royce and General Electric are two of the largest players in the widebody commercial engine market (Pratt & Whitney and Safran now focus mostly on narrowbodies). Like the Airbus A380, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner comes with a choice of two engines : the General Electric GEnX-1B and Rolls-Royce Trent 1000.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

I dont usually cover individual domestic route changes, but Id consider this one to be pretty significant and noteworthy, as JetBlue continues its transition to being a leisure focused airline. JetBlue cuts 6x daily BOS to LGA flights @IshrionA reports how as of April 30, 2025, JetBlue will be discontinuing service on the short 185-mile route between Boston Logan (BOS) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Starting in May 2025, United Airlines will fly nonstop between Chicago and Ontario, California, making it the airlines fourth route to the southern California airport. The carrier has also added two more routes from Chicago to Billings and Halifax, which will be operated by SkyWest Airlines.

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Airline Airlines 122

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

There are lots of ways to earn World of Hyatt bonus points for hotel stays, from taking advantage of Hyatts global promotions , to staying at new brands with the Brand Explorer offer. Theres another ongoing promotion that can earn you bonus points for stays at new hotels, which members often dont consider. 500 bonus points per night at new Hyatt hotels On an ongoing basis, World of Hyatt offers 500 bonus points per night at new Hyatt hotels around the world : You can find the full list of partic

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Thanks to its fuel efficiency and low operating costs, the Airbus A350 has become a favorite of airlines worldwide, and is deployed on some of the world's longest routes.

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Airline Airlines 118

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Turkish Airlines has just opened its newest lounge, which is also the carriers largest lounge outside of Istanbul Basics of Turkish Airlines new Tokyo Narita lounge Today, Turkish Airlines has opened a lounge at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). The lounge is located in the South Wing of Terminal 1, Satellite 4, near gate 47. The lounge is opening in two phases.

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Airline Airlines 95

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Turkish Airlines has announced that it opened its largest international lounge outside of Turkey, with the new premium space at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) welcoming up to 105 passengers during the first phase of the lounges opening.

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Airline Airlines 117

Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Arajet plans to launch routes to the first of three U.S. locations it was recently approved to serve by the Department of Transportation.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Alaska Airlines has been a staple on the West Coast for its more than 90-year history. However, in the last two decades, the carrier has been able to expand its route network to several destinations throughout the Midwest, South, and East Coast. Similar to its Hawaii network, the airline spent several years building its operation throughout the continental US, thanks to growing its Boeing 737 fleet.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

RESCUING DOC , a book that chronicles the decades-long saga of Tony Mazzolinis and DOCs Friends to acquire and return the last restorable B-29 Superfortress to flight status, is now available for purchase. All book proceeds will support DOC and DOCs operations. The book, written by Dave Franson, a career aviation marketer and communicator from Wichita, KS, covers the in-depth story of Tony Mazzolinis passion and dream to restore a B-29 Superfortress.

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Airplanes 115

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was one of the last great long-range airliners developed by Boeing before the jet age. The Stratocruiser was developed from Boeing's B-29 Superfortress (the most expensive military project in WWII) and was developed into the C-97 Stratofreighter (77 of these were built for the Air Force). The aircraft is famous for its distinctive shape, two decks, and seating capacity of up to 100 passengers.

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Airline Airlines Jet 105

Aviation News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The U.S. Navy has declared Initial Operating Capability (IOC) status for a new infrared search-and-track (IRST) sensor system developed by Lockheed Martin(NYSE:LMT) for F/A-18 Super.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

LOT Polish is one of more than 45 passenger airlines to operate between Europe and North America this summer. Inevitably, its transatlantic network mainly focuses on cities with significant numbers of people with Polish heritage: Chicago, New York, and Toronto.

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Airline Airlines 121

AV Web

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Theres evidence that business aviation is doing quite well as the end of the first quarter of the century approaches. Fractional share provider Flexjet yesterday announced a $7 billion order for 182 aircraft from Embraer Executive Jets, to be delivered over the next six years. The order projects that the Flexjet fleet will almost double to some 600 aircraft by 2031.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Cessna SkyCourier has a storied history and is achieving certifications in countries around the world

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Thrust Flight

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Sometimes called the walk-around, the Cessna 172 preflight checklist is the initial inspection a pilot makes of the aircraft right before they take it flying. It’s a vital safety check to ensure that that plane is airworthy–that is, it has everything it legally needs to fly and is in good condition to do so. Most […] The post Performing the Cessna 172 Preflight Checklist appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Since the Airbus A350 first entered commercial service in early 2015, nearly 650 of these magnificent aircraft have been delivered to operators worldwide. It has rapidly become the flagship of leading airlines such as Delta Air Lines, Singapore Airlines, Air France, Cathay Pacific, and Air India, and it is the second best-selling Airbus widebody of all time, lagging only the A330, which had a 20-year head-start.

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Airline Airlines 111

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Heres a very specific airport lounge etiquette question that Id love to get some reader takes on Airport lounge furniture: shoes or socks? Its common to see travelers behaving poorly in airport lounges, whether its people picking their nose at a buffet, or putting their bare feet on chairs. However, heres where it gets tricky, if you ask me. Many airport lounges have chairs with ottomans, so that you can get comfortable.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

For billionaires, pop stars, ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWI), and top sports stars, private jets are nothing new, and there is no doubt that they offer the utmost in convenience, privacy, and comfort. Since the pandemic, business aviation has boomed, charter prices have settled, and more people are traveling by private jet than ever before.

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Jet 105

Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Being a flight attendant can be a glamorous and adventurous career, offering a unique lifestyle filled with excitement and opportunity.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner , operated Japan Airlines (JAL), made contact with a Delta Air Lines 737-800 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on Wednesday. The incident reportedly happened shortly after the JAL aircraft arrived from Tokyo.

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Airline Airlines 100

AOPA

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The FAA's color vision testing policy, updated January 1, does not require most pilots to take one of the new computer-based tests.

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Pilot 80

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

British Airways is the largest non-North American carrier to serve the US, although its size inevitably means it is not among the fastest-growing operators.

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Aviation Bussiness News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

From capitalising on the rise of e-commerce demand to implementing initiatives that reduce its carbon footprint, Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is focused on a strong future. The airports business development director, Nico Le Roux, shares insights on these and other strategies to enhance PIKs cargo capabilities. How are global economic conditions affecting the air cargo industry in general, and what implications does this have for Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)?

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Southwest Airlines is expanding its booking calendar, offering flights through October 1, 2025, and unveiling several new and returning domestic routes, according to Travel + Leisure. Along with the schedule extension, the airline has announced the launch of new services set to begin on August 5, 2025, with notable expansions out of Orlando International Airport (MCO).

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Airline Airlines 105

Aviation News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The F-35s, assigned to the Vermont Air National Guards 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, joined other F-35s, F-22s and F-16s earlier this month at Kadena Air.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Beechcraft Super King Air stands as a testament to enduring design and engineering excellence in aviation. Since its introduction, this twin-engine turboprop has become a favorite among pilots and operators for its versatility, performance and reliability. Let's take a look at the history, design, performance and various applications of the Super King Air and see why it remains a prominent and compelling choice in the aviation community.

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Pilot 105

AOPA

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The physical damage coverage on your airplane is a fixed amount of exposure. That is, the maximum you stand to lose is the value of the aircraft, which is known.

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Airplanes 68

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As the cold winter continues in Alaska, things are warming up at Anchorage Airport with the opening of the newly remodeled Alaska Airlines Lounge. After a year of design and development, the Anchorage Lounge has doubled in size and seating, providing a more spacious and relaxing environment for passengers and guests.

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Airline Airlines 105

AV Web

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Continuing its long-term Take Off 2027 strategic plan, Orly, France-based Daher, manufacturer of the TBM-series turboprop singles and the Kodiak line of utility aircraft, has established challenges and priorities for this year. Priority number one is safety, and integrating a growing work force into the company safety culture is at the top of the list of targets.

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