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.
Cranky Flier
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
For three years now, Frontier and Spirit have been trying to merge. Oh sure, there was that little distraction when Spirit ditched Frontier for JetBlue, but the love never stopped burning in the background. It sounds like talks started to heat up again recently, but now, it has gone cold once again because they can’t agree on what Spirit is worth.
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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?
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
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
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
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.
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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
As the Indian economy continues to rise, India's low-cost IndiGo airline is undergoing a dramatic expansion, and today it has almost a thousand aircraft on order. IndiGo is the largest airline in India with around domestic 61% market share (ahead of India's other major airline, Air India , the country's flag carrier). While it mostly operates narrowbody aircraft, it has also placed orders for Airbus A350 widebody aircraft.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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).
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
When you think about long haul flights heading to the Los Angeles area, you would expect all of these flights to head to Los Angeles international airport. After all, this facility has long been the dominant gateway between North America and Asia.
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
The ATR 72 is renowned for low operating costs and relatively slow speeds. In contrast to the Dash 8-Q400, it is best deployed on routes where speed and the resulting higher fuel burn are less important. The latest Cirium Diio information shows that a typical European ATR 72 passenger flight covers just 155 nautical miles (287 km) this year.
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.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Last week, US media outlet National Public Radio, an independent, nonprofit American public broadcasting organization headquartered in Washington, DC, released an insightful analysis of the interplay between civilian and military aircraft in the nation's capital.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Link: Apply now for the United Business Card Chase and United Airlines have a close relationship. As part of that, they have several co-branded credit cards , and you can also transfer points from Ultimate Rewards to MileagePlus. The United Business Card is a popular business credit card thats an excellent value for many small businesses, so in this post, I want to take a closer look at the card.
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.
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?
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
On Friday, January 31st, a Learjet 55 operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crashed in northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The aircraft departed from Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) and was scheduled to fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF). However, less than 45 seconds after it departed the Philadelphia airport, the aircraft began a steep nose dive.
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
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
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.
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.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The Chicago-based airline is slated to join Delta and resume service to Tel Aviv starting next month with up to two daily flights.
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.
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
Tampa International Airport (TPA) has announced that Delta Air Lines signed an agreement to use at least six gates at the airports new Airside D facilities, which are expected to open in 2028.
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
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.
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