Aerotime
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Air Canada has cut its flight capacity at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) as a result of winter storms in eastern Canada and the recent Delta Air Lines DL4819 crash. On February 18, 2025, Air Canada provided an operational update , stating that that recent severe winter storm activity and the Delta DL4819 accident has created extremely challenging conditions for airlines in Eastern Canada.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Delta has offered $30,000 to each one of the 76 passengers aboard Endeavor flight 4819 that crashed while landing in Toronto.
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Aerotime
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft has published details on the companys performance in 2024, indicating an increase in both deliveries and new orders. On February 19, 2025, Pilatus announced that 153 aircraft had been delivered to customers, including 96 PC-12 NGXs, 51 PC-24s and 6 PC-21s. In 2023, Pilatus handed over 148 aircraft to customers.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
In 2016, British Airways announced plans to install Wi-Fi on long haul aircraft. Initially the target completion date was 2019, though as youd expect, that timeline didnt quite work out. In this post, I want to take an updated look at British Airways progress with Wi-Fi installation. Which long haul British Airways aircraft have Wi-Fi, how much does it cost, and what are speeds like?
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Kenya Airways is celebrating the arrival of the flag carriers latest Boeing 737-800 after the Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE)-leased jet touched down at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). The new Boeing 737-800 arrived in Nairobi on February 19, 2025, following a 45-minute flight from Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) and was welcomed with a traditional water salute in the sun.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
At least two people are dead after two planes collided at an airport in Southern Arizona on Wednesday. The crash occurred at Marana Regional Airport, which is about 20 miles northwest of Tucson.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The German electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Volocopter is teaming up with Jet Systems Hlicoptres Services to launch air taxi operations in France, starting with Paris. On February 18, 2025, Volocopter and Jets Systems confirmed they had signed a long-term agreement which includes delivery of two VoloCity eVTOL aircraft once it is certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Authority (EASA).
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Aerotime
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Jet2, the UKs second-largest airline in terms of passengers carried annually, has raised its profit projections for 2025 although has also warned that rising costs and delays to the delivery of new aircraft could place pressure on its future profitability. The Leeds, UK-based Jet2 Group includes leisure airline Jet2.com plus its associated in-house inclusive tour operator, Jet2 Holidays.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
On February 19th, 2025, a Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900 featuring a special livery was spotted. This aircraft's livery celebrates the fact that Delta is turning 100 years old in 2025, and it features a unique combination of silver and gold features. It is not unsurprising for a legacy airline to use special liveries to celebrate company milestones, especially ones as important as the airline's 100th anniversary.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
A large fire has erupted at an aerospace facility in Abington Township, located in Montgomery County near Philadelphia, according to the local police department. On February 17, 2025, at 21:35 local time, Abington police and several fire departments rushed to an incident at SPS Technologies, located at 301 Highland Ave Jenkintown, police officials announced in a statement.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
There has never been a more exciting time to get into flight simulation. The overwhelming variety of options might leave you wondering: “ Where do I even begin?! “ We get it. That’s why we created this step-by-step guide to home flight simulation. Whether youre new to flight simulation or youve been away from it for a while, we will get you (virtually) flying in no time.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
US-based aircraft lessor Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced that the company has entered into long-term lease agreements with Uzbekistani carrier Qanot Sharq Airlines for five Airbus A321neo narrowbodies. The deal, announced on February 18, 2025, will see the Tashkent-based airline receive the new airplanes between 2026 and 2027 which will be taken from ALCs existing order book with the European planemaker.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Often in trip reports , Ill talk about turndown service in first and business class. Sometimes readers will have questions about this, like how it works, how to know when its offered, and how to go about asking for it. Its a good question, so let me share my experience Why do some airlines offer turndown service? In long haul first and business class , its not uncommon for airlines to offer turndown service, whereby a flight attendant will make your bed when its time to sleep.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The Airbus A380 , the largest passenger aircraft ever built, was set to have a major impact on the market when it first entered service. With a capacity for over 500 passengers spread across two different passenger decks, there was little doubt that this jet would soon become a key element of long-haul fleet strategies for airlines across the globe.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Last year, we reported on the incredible discovery of the identity behind the National Air and Space Museum’s Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6/R3, which was being restored for display in the museum’s upcoming Jay I. Kislak WWII in the Air gallery, to be inside the museum’s National Mall location in downtown Washington, D.C. Now, we can state that for the first time since 1944, the aircraft assigned the German Werknummer 160756 now wears the historic scheme of Jagdgeschwader 4 (JG 4), w
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Southwest Airlines said that its Chief Transformation Officer, Ryan Green, will leave the position with effect from April 1, 2025, according to the airline's filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Green, who has been in charge of managing the airline's transformation initiatives, such as the implementation of premium seating and the switch to allocated seating, departs following months of strong criticism and scrutiny from activist investor Elliott Investment Management.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
SWISS will be opening a new terminal of sorts at its Zurich Airport (ZRH) hub, which will be available exclusively to premium passengers. This seems like it has the potential to be pretty cool, though I guess well see what the execution is like. SWISS gets creative with Zurich Airport construction project Zurich Airport Dock A is undergoing a massive redevelopment project.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Etihad Airways has announced that in 2024, the airline achieved its highest-ever profit after the number of carried passengers grew by a whopping 32% year-on-year (YoY).
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
In the past couple of weeks, weve seen two catastrophic accidents involving US-based airlines. Obviously our political climate is incredibly polarizing nowadays, and DEI has become a big topic. In the aftermath of both of these accidents, many people immediately suggested that DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) practices might be to blame. If you look on social media, its clear that some people think that airlines are hiring pilots with little to no experience, simply because of the color of
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The A321XLR is Airbus bid to deliver a solution for airlines seeking to bridge the gap between narrowbody efficiency and widebody performance. It can be directly traced back to the Airbus A321LR , an extended range variant of the popular A321neo family.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Details are still sketchy on a fatal midair collision this morning at Marana Regional Airport in Arizona. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) statement, a Cessna 172S and a Lancair 360 Mk II collided on the upwind portion of the traffic pattern for Runway 12. The Skyhawk was able to land safely, but the Lancair crashed near the airports second Runway 3/21 and burst into flames.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
For the majority of the past ten years, American Airlines and United Airlines, Delta's two most important rivals, have mostly been playing catch-up. But things have been changing drastically in recent times - and United has surged while American is lagging. So what does the competitive landscape look like in 2025 for the big US carriers?
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The airline's transformation chief, Ryan Green, leaves as activist investor Elliott plans to take a bigger stake in the carrier.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Boeings delivery schedule was severely affected last year and continues to affect the fleet and network plans of many airlines. Alaska Airlines, which recently acquired Hawaiian Airlines, has also tweaked its growth plans because of delivery delays of its Boeing 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
AOPA
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
A coalition of 34 aviation organizations (including AOPA) called on leaders of Congress to support long-deferred air traffic control modernization and continue hiring and training controllers and other key staff.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
United Airlines operates a fleet of 53 Boeing 767 aircraft, of which 37 are the 767-300ER variants, with an average age of 29 years. With the types maximum operational range of 5,980 nautical miles (6,880 miles), United Airlines primarily operates the type to connect its US east coast and Midwest airports to European cities. Based on the data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company, this article explores Uniteds longest Boeing 767-300ER routes this month.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
JetBlue is still in talks with other airlines on a potential partnership, President Marty St. George said during a conference on Wednesday.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Arajet , the Dominican Republic-based airline, has scheduled two services from two Dominican cities to San Juan, Puerto Rico, opening up more connections from Punta Cana and Santo Domingo.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Boeing expects to further delay 737 and 787 aircraft deliveries to Alaska Airlines and its subsidiary Hawaiian Airlines.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Frontier Airlines has announced more than a dozen routes starting in May this year. The ultra-low-cost carrier will provide several new connections, and among those will be flights to Denver International Airport from Boise and Spokane.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
JetBlue continues to sound the alarm over ongoing issues with Pratt & Whitneys Geared Turbofan engines on some of its Airbus jets.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation has a bold vision for the future of travel. They have a vision and drive for excellence to advance aviation. Gulfstream is innovative and always holds itself to a high standard. Over the past 17 years, they have introduced 8 new aircraft to their family. Their current fleet has the G800, G700, G650, G650E, G600, G500, G400, and G280.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
A JetBlue executive has just made some interesting comments about the carrier pursuing partnerships. I dont think theres anything earth shattering here, but its still interesting to hear it directly from someone at the airline. JetBlue aggressively pursuing airline partnerships During a Barclays industry conference, JetBlue President Marty St. George revealed that the company is talking with multiple airlines about a potential partnership.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Piper Aircraft is often considered to be one of the "Big Three" of general aviation aircraft manufacturers. Piper finds itself alongside the other two general aviation aircraft manufacturers of the "Big Three", Cessna and Beechcraft, both of which are owned by the same parent company, Textron Aviation.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The network of Chase Sapphire Lounges is continuing to grow. Up until this point, there have been Chase Sapphire Lounges in Boston (BOS) , Hong Kong (HKG) , New York (JFK) , New York (LGA) , Phoenix (PHX) , San Diego (SAN) , and Washington (IAD) , with more being developed. Theres now an exciting update, as the latest outpost has just opened, and its a huge lounge in an airport that desperately needed more quality lounge options.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Every so often, an aircraft is developed that has the power to change the shape of the aviation industry, with the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 being two such recent examples. The narrowbody Airbus A321XLR has also been billed as a game-changing aircraft, disrupting the long-haul aviation market that has traditionally been dominated by widebody aircraft.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Aviation attorneys at the Chicago-based law firm Clifford Law Offices have filed pre-case claims against the FAA and Army.
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