Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
South Korea is set to completely rebuild its aviation safety system after recent aviation accidents in the country, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) announced. On February 4, 2025, MOLIT revealed plans to create an Aviation Safety Innovation Committee, which will include around 20 private experts aimed at improving safety in the aviation industry.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Hotel credit cards offer all kinds of fantastic perks, ranging from elite status to free night awards. In the case of Hilton Honors, there are four co-branded American Express cards , with annual fees ranging from $0 to $550. Two of these cards offer the opportunity to earn one or more free night rewards per year. In this post, I want to take a closer look at everything you need to know about redeeming Hilton free night reward certificates (you can read separately about how to redeem Hilton Hono
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Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
French aerospace giant Safran has secured certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its ENGINeUS 100 electric motor. The ENGINeUS 100 electric motor is capable of powering small regional transport aircraft with up to 19 passengers, with the potential to usher in a new era of commercial air mobility. It is the first time that an electric motor of its size and capability has been approved by EASA, requiring 1,500 hours of certification tests and more than 100 flight hours o
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Recently, I got the chance to fly onboard Emirates' new Airbus A350-900 from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). I am in the process of writing up a full review of the flight for Simple Flying, but before that, I wanted to take a moment to appreciate ten things I found great about flying onboard the brand-new aircraft.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The first Cessna SkyCourier twin-turboprop has been delivered to the Canadian launch operator, Air Bravo Corporation, following certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). On February 3, 2025, Textron Aviation , which owns the Cessna brand, confirmed that a freighter variant of the Cessna SkyCourier been handed over to Air Bravo and will be deployed for cargo transportation.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ), with the help of the United States Navy (USN), has recovered several parts of the Mitsubishi CRJ700 from the Potomac River after the aircraft experienced a mid-air collision with a US Army (USA) Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk on January 29.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
In the fourth article in this six-series program, Gavin will address how destinations can start looking at new ways that they can interact with airlines to benefit from the continued boom in leisure travel, and also, as new plane types are being developed to fly further, how can a destination look to attract lift from source markets that would have been seen as too-far when flying traditional narrowbody aircraft, or, too-big for the traditional widebody plane?
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Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
After reducing its top management members pay over a pilot drinking incident, the JAL Group announced changes to its board and executive members. The group said that the changes were decided on following a board meeting on February 4, 2025. The JAL Group will strive in unity towards ensuring the highest level of safety in all flight operations, continue to improve the quality of the products and services to our valued customers, and raise its corporate value and contribute to the growth and deve
AV Web
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
CubCrafters, based in Yakima, Washington, announced today (February 4) that Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) will take delivery later this year of three NX Cubs as the new aircraft for its Golden Eagles Flight Team. Based at ERAUs Prescott, Arizona campus, the team competes in national collegiate aviation competitions regularly securing top honors, according to the CubCrafters statement.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Delta Air Lines announced that it will launch a non-stop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) by the end of 2025. The almost 16-hour flight, which will be serviced by the carriers fleet of Airbus A350-900s, will begin in December 2025. The service will be operated three times a week, with an option to increase frequency.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
On February 4th, 2025, Simple Flying was invited to attend the European launch of Cathay Pacific's newest business class seat , the Aria Suite. This next-generation business class product is set to be one of the most dynamic premium seats on the Europe-Asia travel market in 2025 and Cathay Pacific has announced that this new product will be offered on select Boeing 777-300ER services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
When it comes to the sky, it is usually the pilot and flight attendant roles that get romanticised. Nonetheless, there are still further positions in the industry that could bring successful careers. Gabriele Gile, Human Resources Business Partner at BGS a leading ground handling service company shares her insights on career opportunities, the industry’s demand for skilled professionals, and common myths about careers in aviation.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
London Heathrow Airport is famous for being the most internationally connected city in the world and for being one of the busiest airports in the world. Heathrow boasts some of the world's longest nonstop flights and was a focus point of the now-retired supersonic Concorde. In particular, Heathrow has many connections with New York-JFK (which is once again a focus route for the development of the supersonic Boom Overture ).
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Canadian airline Nolinor Aviation has secured several production slots to acquire Kona blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft from the Californian startup Natilus. The Kona is a clean-sheet cargo aircraft concept being developed by San Diego-based Natilus, the brainchild of aerospace entrepreneur Alexey Matyushev. Thanks, in great part to its blended-wing-body design, the Natilus Kona is expected to be able to carry up to 3.8 metric tons of cargo over distances of 900 nautical miles, offering an opera
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
A remarkable piece of aviation history is now available for purchase through Platinum Fighter Sales a 1945 Grumman FM-2 Wildcat (N11FE). With its unique configuration and rich history, this warbird presents an incredible opportunity for collectors, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts alike. This aircraft has a total time since new of 2,829 hours, with 274 hours since its major overhaul on the Wright R-1820-76D engine.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
After 10 years in the making Manchester Airports (MAN) Terminal 2 is nearing the end of its 1.3 billion ($1.6 billion) transformation. As the project reaches its final stages Manchester Airport has unveiled a unique first look at the completed terminal using a computer-generated fly-through video. The fly-through video gives future travelers the chance to experience how it will feel walking through the flash new terminal lined with new shops, stores, bars and restaurants.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Ryanair is the airline that many people love to hate. This often comes from a place of ignorance, with the carrier being among the continent's safest and most punctual operators, with passengers' anger, in many cases, arising due to them having not read the small print concerning the size of their personal items and carry-on bags. However, there is something else that Ryanair is infamous for.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
17 years ago today (on February 4, 2008), I launched OMAAT, and published my first post. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to all OMAAT readers, because I wouldnt be here without you. I also cant believe how time flies, and that it has already been 17 years. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Im not writing this post because Im looking for any congratulations or recognition (Im the same way about birthdays).
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
While Korean Air currently uses the Airbus A380 to the US, it had shelved the idea of doing so in the summer. However, the plan is back, with Seoul Incheon to New York JFK to continue seeing the SkyTeam member's double-decker quadjets through the peak season. In contrast, there is no change to Los Angeles' schedule. It will have Korean Air's A380s until the end of March and again from late October.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
For the next segment of my quick trip to Paris and Cairo , I flew ITA Airways Airbus A320neo business class on the short 95-minute early morning flight from Paris (CDG) to Rome (FCO). Im a huge fan of ITA Airways, and have had incredible experiences on the carriers long haul aircraft, including on the Airbus A350-900 and Airbus A330-900neo. So I was curious to see what the short haul product would be like.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Alaska Airlines has a significant presence at San Diego International Airport (SAN), connecting the airport to destinations across the US and Mexico, from New York (JFK) and Tampa (TPA) in the East to Honolulu (HNL) in the West. Last year, the carrier was the fifth-largest airline at San Diego International Airport by passengers carried, commanding an 11.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Im not here to advocate for making the passenger experience less pleasant. However, as JetBlue continues to try to return to profitability, the airline should be doing everything it can to increase revenue. It seems to me like the airline is leaving something pretty obvious on the table, and it involves one of the carriers best features. JetBlues free Wi-Fi is in a league of its own Inflight Wi-Fi has come a long way.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
United Airlines operates a fleet of 136 Boeing 737-900ERs with an average age of 12.1 years. The type is an important element of Uniteds narrowbody fleet, offering numerous short to medium-haul routes. Based on the data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company, this article explores Uniteds longest 737-900ER routes from Newark Liberty Airport.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
From the U.S. Naval Institute Facebook page : After the engine cut out, a Dauntless returning to USS Yorktown began to fly erratically and lose altitude until the pilot was able to restart it. The pilot called to his gunner: “I bet 50 percent of the people down there thought we were going to crash.” The gunner answered: “50 percent of the people up here thought so, too.” The post Short Final: A Vote of No-Confidence appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Denver International Airport (DEN) announced some exciting news last month when it revealed that the airport would receive its first ever scheduled Airbus A380 flights. The Mile High City is already home to the third-busiest airport in the nation, and this new addition to its flight schedule reaffirms its place as an important aviation hub in the United States.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board Preliminary Report (posted below) on the January 2 crash of a Vans RV10 in Fullerton, California, confirms earlier reports that multiple witnesses observed the pilots side clamshell door swinging open on takeoff. The report further reveals that Vans sent the builder-owner a retrofit kit for a secondary door latch in January 2010, but the latch was never installed.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Welcome to my 155th weekly routes article! I have analyzed some subjectively exciting services that began or resumed between January 28 and February 3 (unless stated). Click here to see my last jam-packed article!
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
For the next stop of my trip to Paris and Cairo , I spent a night at the 292-room Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). I had a very early morning flight, so I figured staying at an airport hotel made the most sense. Besides, it had been some time since I last stayed at a Moxy, which is one of Marriotts hip limited service brands. Ive gotta say, I had a great stay at the Moxy.
Thrust Flight
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
At this point you’ve probably heard a news story about the current pilot shortage. And it’s a well-known fact in the aviation industrywe’re in the midst of the largest pilot shortage in history. Many pilots are reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65, while at the same time, airlines are expanding their operations and need […] The post What is the Pilot Shortage?
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Chase & IHG One Rewards have a portfolio of co-branded credit cards. The two premium cards belonging to the collection the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card ( review ) and IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card ( review ) both offer the opportunity to earn free night reward certificates, which can be extremely valuable. Id argue that both of these cards are worth having exclusively for the free night certificates, as they (at least to me) more than justify the $99 annual fee on the
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The Boeing 737-900ER will become Sun Countrys largest aircraft type, with a longer range than the smaller 737-800 variant.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
United Airlines has announced that on March 15, it will restart flights between Newark and Tel Aviv, potentially becoming the first United States-based airline to do so.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
A final report by the National Transportation Safety Board has found that a United first officer was responsible for a hard landing nearly two years ago.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Emirates continues to operate over half of the world's Airbus A380 Superjumbos with a total of 118 in inventory (of these, 95 are active and 23 are inactive according to ch-aviation ). Another five A380s have been retired by Emirates. Until late 2024, Emirates famously only operated two types of passenger aircraft: the Airbus A380-800 and the Boeing 777-200/-300ER.
Alaska Air
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
We're thrilled to announce the grand reopening of our newly expanded Alaska Lounge at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. After nearly a year of development and construction, the refreshed lounge offers a spacious oasis for our guests. The post Alaska Airlines transforms Anchorage Lounge into a spacious sanctuary appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
In a statement, the South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (, MOLIT) has said that it will form a safety innovation committee following the two high-profile events involving Air Busan and Jeju Air.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
All 67 victims have now been recovered after Wednesdays midair aircraft collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and PSA Airlines CRJ-700.
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