Aerotime
APRIL 4, 2025
Few people in the airline industry can match the entrepreneurial record of Carlos Muoz. In just under a decade, Muoz launched two of Europes most successful airlines. After the sale of his first success, Vueling, to Iberia (now part of the International Airlines Group), he launched Volotea in 2012, an innovative low-cost carrier connecting Europes small and mid-sized cities.
Cranky Flier
APRIL 4, 2025
Delta Adds Sun Flying Delta Air Lines announced new service to the Caribbean , along with Mexico and Central America today, including two new nonstops from its Atlanta hub: Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The winter flights will begin December 20 and operate through April 12, both operating daily. Also for DL, Detroit will add Saturday only-service to Grand Cayman while increasing frequencies to Nassau and Cancn.
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Aerotime
APRIL 4, 2025
Melbourne Airport (MEL) has announced that Taxiway Delta, its largest international airfield expansion in almost a decade, is finally complete. The 800-meter Taxiway Delta is the airports first major taxiway development since the pandemic, and is expected to help reduce delays by reducing aircraft congestion on the airfield. Construction of the airfield expansion took almost 11 months, and according to the airport, is the first step in enabling the expansion of its international Terminal 2.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 4, 2025
PRESS RELEASE The Lockheed Constellation C-121A, widely regarded as one of the most elegant and visually striking airliners ever built, is set to return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2025. This historic aircraft will be on display for the duration of the 72nd annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention, taking place from July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Aerotime
APRIL 4, 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued new safety recommendations in response to fears that Boeing 757 emergency slides may not deploy. On April 3, 2025, the NTSB said that, during an ongoing investigation of an emergency landing involving FedEx flight 1376, a bannis latch was found that did not comply with safety regulations. A FedEx Boeing 757-236 received an engine indication and crew alerting system message on October 4, 2023, indicating a failure of the left hydraulic sy
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 4, 2025
The United Kingdom has the worlds highest taxes for airline passengers, known as the Air Passenger Duty (APD). In this post, I want to look at how the APD works what is it, how much does it cost, when does it apply, and are there any tricks to minimizing it? The UK has made changes to the APD as of April 2025 , so Id like to go over what those changes mean for passengers.
Aerotime
APRIL 4, 2025
Virgin Atlantic has made a return to Canada, launching direct services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Maiden voyage Flight VS 147 departed London at 18:02 local time on March 30, 2025, arriving at Toronto Airport at 20:42 local time. Virgin Atlantic are in Toronto with @richardbranson Daily flights to London!
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Aerotime
APRIL 4, 2025
Hundreds of travelers on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai have been stuck at Diyarbakr Airport (DIY) in Turkey for over 40 hours, lacking adequate food and with limited rest facilities. Over 250 passengers, many of whom are from India, have been stranded at the airport since April 2, 2025. The passengers have criticized the airline for subjecting them to what they described as inhumane and awful conditions for two days.
Simple Flying
APRIL 4, 2025
Despite a tire malfunction on departure from Atlanta, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 made a safe landing in San Diego International Airport on April 3, 2025. According to the Aviation Herald , at around 17:30 local time on Thursday, Flight AS474, which was carrying 165 passengers and six crew members, took off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on its way to San Diego.
Aerotime
APRIL 4, 2025
The recent search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been put on hold, 11 years after the Boeing 777 disappeared without a trace. Malaysias Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced that the search is to be paused due to unfavorable weather conditions. “I think right now it’s not the season,” Malaysias Transport Minister Anthony Loke said during a press conference seen by state news agency Bernama on April 3, 2025.
Simple Flying
APRIL 4, 2025
FedEx Express is a major US cargo carrier headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, at the airline's massive hub at Memphis International Airport (MEM). It has long been a global leader in logistics and air cargo, renowned for its expansive fleet of aircraft and its ability to meet the growing demands of international shipping.
Aerotime
APRIL 4, 2025
Aviation leasing firm AerCap has completed over 200 aviation asset transactions in the first quarter of 2025, with signed financing agreements worth approximately $1.5 billion. On April 4, 2025, the Dublin-based lessor announced that across its vast portfolio the company had leased, purchased and sold 203 assets from aircraft to helicopters to jet engines.
Simple Flying
APRIL 4, 2025
On April 3, Emirates reintroduced another Airbus A380 to service. It was A6-EDF , 19.1 years old and nearly double the average of the carrier's superjumbos. It initially undertook a round-trip service between Dubai and Cairo. While it was the seventh A380 built, it was the sixth A380 delivered to the Gulf carrier; those that arrived sooner are retired or stored.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 4, 2025
If you dream of becoming a pilot, you might be wondering if its a hard career to enter. You see those men and women in uniform and ask yourself, what will it take to get there? Just like the aircraft you will fly, youll go through highs and lows, and moments where youll have to correct your course. You might even have to crunch some numbers. But if you plan for the journey wisely and anticipate the obstacles ahead, your destination will be worth it.
Simple Flying
APRIL 4, 2025
Up to 23 daily transatlantic Boeing 757 flights will be operated this summer, all between the US and Europe. Twelve routes will have a maximum block time of over eight hours. At a high of 8h 40m , Newark to Stockholm Arlanda remains the longest 757-operated service in this market. United Airlines will, of course, operate it. The Star Alliance carrier provides more than three in four transatlantic departures on the typethree times more than Icelandair and Delta combined.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 4, 2025
Airline logistics are incredibly complex, and while the diversion as such was outside of Virgin Atlantics control, the handling of this leaves a lot to be desired (thanks to PYOK for flagging this). Virgin Atlantic medical diversion suffers hard landing This incident started on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, and involves Virgin Atlantic flight VS358, scheduled to operate the 4,487-mile service from London (LHR) to Mumbai (BOM).
Simple Flying
APRIL 4, 2025
In April , the world will have about 8,000 daily round-trip widebody flights. Cirium Diio data shows they have risen by 3% compared to last April but are down by 5% compared to before the pandemic in April 2019. Just over half of the services will be long-haul, showing how such aircraft remain critical domestically (especially in China, Japan, and the US ) and regionally (particularly within Asia and the Middle East).
AV Web
APRIL 4, 2025
Tariffs will add millions of dollars to the cost of an airliner and destroy a free trade system that has created a massive export surplus for the U.S. industry according to aerospace officials canvassed by MSNBC on Thursday. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg just happened to be testifying at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday and diverted from the topic at hand (Boeing’s progress on improving quality control) to comment on the tariffs that will affect raw materials and parts it uses i
Simple Flying
APRIL 4, 2025
In America, the top airlines are American Airlines , Delta Air Lines , United Airlines , and Southwest Airlines. These four dwarf the rest of the competition, and are also the largest airlines in the world by some metrics. Three of these are full-service carriers with huge international networks and multiple fleet types, while Southwest is a budget airline only flying Boeing 737s.
AV Web
APRIL 4, 2025
The FAA has ordered a $127.50 software upgrade for 157 Boeing 787s in the U.S. fleet to fix a potentially problematic glitch with their radios. Apparently, the radios will randomly toggle between active and standby frequencies without pilot input. “The uncommanded frequency changes could result in missed communications between the flight crew and Air Traffic Control,” the agency said in an AD issued more than a month ago.
Simple Flying
APRIL 4, 2025
British Airways flies to 28 destinations in the United States with 26 flights departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and four departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Flights from Gatwick are mostly to leisure destinations like Orlando, and all flights to the US West Coast are from Heathrow. Here is what to know about the aircraft types BA is flying to the West Coast in April, according to data provided by Cirium , an aviation analytics company.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 4, 2025
The Park Hyatt Bangkok has opened a club lounge of sorts, though it follows a trend that some loyalty program members certainly wont like. Executive Retreat at Park Hyatt Bangkok Generally speaking, Park Hyatt properties dont have club lounges. Back in the day, there were a few properties that did (including in Canberra and Melbourne), but thats no longer the case.
Simple Flying
APRIL 4, 2025
Spirit Airlines is an ultra-low-cost airline based in Dania Beach, Florida in the greater Miami area. It operates domestic flights throughout the United States as well as to mostly leisure destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is one of the primary hubs for Spirit and is one of the few large airports where it has the largest share of the market.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 4, 2025
Mark this as interesting rather than useful, though its always fun to learn about airport services you didnt know existed LOTs paid Warsaw Airport limo service I wrote about how LOT Polish Airlines opened its refreshed lounge in the Schengen area, which has been expanded and renovated. The changes look great, though theres a mention in there of a service I wasnt aware of.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 4, 2025
In August 2023, we covered the news that the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) in Pensacola, Florida would be transferring their PBY-5A Catalina, Bureau Number 46602, to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum in Hawaii (read the original article HERE ). Now, we have received news that the aircraft, which has been displayed outdoors on the flight ramp of Pensacola since 1987, will undergo a complete restoration at the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Michigan, before it is sent to Pearl Harbor, and is now in
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 4, 2025
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has today operated its second mystery trip for members of its EuroBonus frequent flyer program. I cant help but be impressed by this initiative, yet simultaneously (sort of) surprised by the level of interest. The basics of SAS Destination Unknown trips Over the years, weve seen airlines operate some flights exclusively for loyalty program members, where the only way to book a seat on a flight is using points.
Alaska Air
APRIL 4, 2025
Alaska Airlines has announced an investment in Loft Dynamics to develop the first hyper-realistic, full-motion Boeing 737 VR simulator, aiming to enhance pilot training and inform future training solutions across the industry. The post Alaska Airlines announces investment in Loft Dynamics and partnership to develop and deploy first Boeing 737 VR simulators appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 4, 2025
Strawberry (formerly known as Nordic Choice Hotels) has brought back its hotel pass concept for the summer of 2025. While this is definitely a niche offer, theres significant value to be had for the right kind of traveler (thanks to YHBU for flagging this). Strawberry selling 5-10 night passes at a discount Strawberry (which has around 240 properties in Scandinavia and the Baltics) is offering a promotion whereby you can book stay packages at a discount: You can buy five nights for 500, which co
World Airline News
APRIL 4, 2025
By the end of 2025, Air Canada’s ground operations atQubec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) will fully electrify its main ground support equipment (GSE) Supports Air Canada’s midterm target of 30% greenhouse gas (GHG) net reductions from ground operations compared to a 2019 baseline by 2030 Air Canada’s Qubec City Ground Operations to be Airlines First Station with Fully Electric Main Ground Support Equipment on Vimeo Air Canada Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 C-FSDQ (msn 61209)
AV Web
APRIL 4, 2025
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has confirmed the Air Legends Foundation of San Antonio, Texas will bring its Lockheed C-121A Constellation to AirVenture this year, reprising a 2023 visit. The 72nd running of the AirVenture event will take place at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconisin, July 21-27. The Connie, wearing military livery, will be on display at Boeing Plaza.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 4, 2025
By Karolina Marek In the coastal town of Rockport, Texas, hides a gem of an airport with a vast history. The Aransas County Airport (RKP) was built as a World War II training site for navy pilots in 1942, and in 1948 reverted back to the county to become a civilian airport. In 1955 the airport once again saw military action when the 813th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron was based there, which became known as Rockport Air Force Station (RKP).
AV Web
APRIL 4, 2025
Kitplane manufacturer Murphy Aircraft, located in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, has a pristine example of its flagship Moose model on display at Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo. Located near the Paradise City demonstration runway, the Murphy display left behind examples of the other three current models, which include the Rebel, Radical, and Elite light aircraft.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 4, 2025
On this day in aviation historyApril 4, 1917the SPAD S.XIII fighter biplane took to the skies for the first time. Developed as an evolution of the earlier SPAD S.VII, the S.XIII was Socit Pour L’Aviation et ses Drivs response to the rapid advancements in aerial combat during World War I. As the war progressed, the S.VII was beginning to show its age, prompting French designer Louis Bchereau to develop two new fighter models: the SPAD S.XII and the SPAD S.XIII.
Flight Training Central
APRIL 4, 2025
Conversations with unique pilots Sportys Pilot’s Discretion Podcast has new episodes available with guests that include John Zimmerman marking the 100th episode milestone. Also joining the podcast recently was Chuck Surack. After building a billion-dollar music business, Surack is applying the lessons he learned to save an aviation icon. He talks about his passion for flying helicopters, why he decided to buy Enstrom, and the challenge of restarting production.
AV Web
APRIL 4, 2025
After a four-year hiatus from public life, Jamail Larkins is launching a new 20-city tour to promote aviation education and scholarship opportunities. And the best part of it, for him, is that he plans to do most of his traveling in a GA airplane. AVWeb Senior Editor Mark Phelps sat down in a noisy corner of this year’s Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo with Jamail to discuss pathways – and not all of those necessarily include the flight deck as the ultimate destination.
Simple Flying
APRIL 4, 2025
Global Airlines has announced that its launch partner, Hi Fly, the aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance (ACMI) and charter operator, completed the final test flight of its sole Airbus A380 ahead of the aircrafts first commercial flights.
Air Facts
APRIL 4, 2025
Friday Photo: Howard 500 Air Facts Journal The view: Southwest toward the sunset from the Signature ramp at Santa Fe, New Mexico (KSAF). The pilot (photographer): John Graham The airplane: Howard 500one o f 17 built to the original specs and one of two still flying. The mission: Fuel stop at KSAF. The memory: I was doing some work at my hangar and caught a glimpse of a twin-tail plane on final.
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