Aerotime
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
A variant of the new Airbus A321XLR, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, has received type certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). On February 21, 2025, the European aerospace giant announced that, following extensive testing, the path is now clear for the Pratt & Whitney-powered A321XLR to enter service later this year.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Pratt & Whitney , an RTX Corporation enterprise, and General Electric have completed the first all-detailed design reviews (DDRs) of their XA103 and XA102 adaptive cycle engines (aka variable cycle engines) for the United States Air Force's (USAFs) Next-Gen Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program. NGAP is intended to propel, at the bare minimum, the USAFs Next Generation Air Dominance (NBAD) fighter jet.
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Aerotime
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Boeing has delivered its 100 th 767-300BCF Converted Freighter to the worlds largest operator of the aircraft type, SF Airlines, marking a significant milestone in the projects 17-year history. Boeing confirmed on February 20, 2025, that, to mark the occasion, a special ceremony was held on Valentines Day at the Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company ( GAMECO ) Phase III Hangar in China. “Celebrating the 100th completed 767-300BCF with SF Airlines and GAMECO is a testament to t
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Back in August 2023 , we wrote about the Castle Air Museum receiving a McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II that flew with the callsign Vandy 1 as a “Black Bunny” after it spent over 30 years at the Boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson Arizona. In the year and a half since the Black Bunny made its way from Tucson to Atwater, California, restoration has been steadily underway, with the focus of the project being the removal of the old paint in preparation to sand and repaint
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced that it expects to emerge from Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy within weeks after a US court approved its recovery plan. On February 20, 2025, the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York said that Spirits reorganization plan had been confirmed in its entirety and that the burden of proving the satisfaction of the requirements had been met.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
A recent survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed that the confidence of Americans in air travel and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has reduced by seven percentage points over the last year following the recent American Airlines accident. However, the public still considers air travel to be safe overall.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Hello from Washington, as Im wrapping up my quick trip to Versailles , flying Austrians Boeing 787-9 business class, on the nine-hour flight from Vienna (VIE) to Washington (IAD). I was excited about this flight. Austrian has long been my favorite Lufthansa Group airline in terms of business class soft product, despite the fact that Lufthansa Group kind of treats Austrian as if its second class within the group.
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One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
American has revealed plans to resume its longest domestic route, which will offer travelers in Chicago a warm winter getaway. Americans Chicago to Honolulu route resumes in late 2025 American has announced a moderate expansion out of Chicago, with the most significant addition being a new route between Chicago (ORD) and Honolulu (HNL). As of October 26, 2025, the airline will operate the route with a Boeing 787-8.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Air Greenland has announced that it will be leasing an Airbus A320neo as part of its expansion plans in advance of the opening of the countrys new international airport in 2026. The new aircraft - which will only be delivered at the end of next year - will serve to reinforce the carriers links to Copenhagen, the Danish capital.
Ask the Pilot
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Emirates first class suite. Author’s photo. January 9, 2018 FOR TWO DECADES NOW, seat-back video has been the standard for inflight entertainment. Passengers the world over have grown accustomed to watching movies and shows on the screen in front of them. As well they should; it’s a fantastic amenity. Ill go so far as to say that its the single greatest advent in onboard service in the past fifty years.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
In May 1974, Air France introduced Airbus' first production aircraft, the Airbus A300 , into service. Today, Airbus' flagship airliner is the widebody and efficient Airbus A350. In 2016, Airbus wrote , " The over-four-decade-long Airbus success story is now an achievement that spans 10,000 aircraft from the A300 to the A350 XWB and beyond." And now that number has swelled to around 16,000 aircraft.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Malaysia Airlines has added a second Airbus A330-900neo aircraft to its fleet this week. The jet is expected to enable additional network opportunities.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Avelo's first revenue-generating flight was in April 2021, nearly four years ago. Since then, its fleet has grown to 20 aircraft, averaging 16.8 years, meaning they'd be less fuel-efficient and more maintenance-heavy but much cheaper to acquire. They don't have to be used as intensively as newer alternatives. It has 12 189-seat Boeing 737-800s and eight 149-seat 737-700s.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
While details are limited as of now, it looks like a Ritz-Carlton safari camp will be opening later this year! Ritz-Carltons first safari camp coming to Africa In April 2023, we saw the opening of the JW Marriott Masai Mara, located in Kenya, which is probably Marriotts most luxurious safari camp to date. If you search Masai Mara on Marriotts website, youll now see another property listed as well the Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara Safari Camp (this was flagged on FlyerTalk ).
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
We all know Boeing as one of the worlds largest aircraft manufacturers and a pioneer of commercial aviation in the jet age with iconic types such as the Boeing 737 and 747. Nearly every commercial aircraft that Boeing manufactures ends up with an airline or private customer somewhere across the globe - but not all of them.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Lufthansa has announced changes to its business class catering on short and medium haul flights. These updates are probably mostly positive, though well have to wait until theyre fully rolled out to be sure. Lufthansas new meals on short and medium haul flights As of February 26, 2025, Lufthansa will be introducing new meals in business class on short and medium haul flights.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Did you know that there have been talks about Boeing setting up a final assembly line for its commercial aircraft in India? Its something that the Indian government has been hoping for - but the US planemaker says it's not yet ready to commit to such a move. We explore this possibility for todays video!
AV Web
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Delta Airlines has issued a statement countering what it says are “false and misleading assertions” about the experience and past performance of the pilots of the Endeavor Air CRJ 900 that crashed in Toronto on Feb. 17. Social media and YouTube has exploded with commentary and analysis, some of it centering on the fact that the pilot flying is a 26-year-old woman who graduated from the degree aviation program at the University of North Dakota two years ago.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Back in February 2023, we published an article on United Airlines , Delta Air Lines , and American Airlines. At the time, these three big US airlines had begun to integrate luggage tracking technology into their mobile apps, with Delta being the first to do so in 2011. However, things have progressed since then, as many more airlines are set to begin integrating the location tracking technology of the Apple AirTag , as revealed in a statement covered in The Apple Post.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
British Airways has been working on improving its lounge network, including renovating lounges that are past their prime. The airline has just unveiled its new lounge at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), and it looks great! New British Airways Lounge SeaTac unveiled British Airways new Seattle lounge has just opened its doors, following an extensive refurbishment.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Spirit Airlines expects to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the coming weeks after its plan of reorganization was confirmed by a US bankruptcy court. The airline will exit bankruptcy in a take-private deal that gives its major bondholders control of the company.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Delta has pushed back on disinformation regarding the qualifications of the Endeavor Air pilots on flight 4819, which crashed on Monday.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
In the post-COVID world, United Airlines has proven to be one of the most successful airlines in the United States. The carrier has over 1,000 aircraft in its mainline fleet, and its network stretches across North America and beyond.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Airbus reported a six percent revenue increase in 2024, delivering 766 commercial aircraft despite supply chain challenges.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
United Airlines is reintroducing a nonstop route between Washington Dulles International Airport t (IAD) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) beginning May 22, 2025. This new service marks the return of a connection that United previously operated until 2014, offering travelers a convenient and direct option between the US capital region and New Mexico's largest city.
Plane and Pilot
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
A Cessna 150. Its almost a tale as old as time. Whether youre an accomplished pilot with thousands of hours or just starting out, chances are youve spent time in a 150. For me, the 150 gave me my first and (so far) only scare with carb ice. Hopefully, your C-150 story is far more enjoyable than that. But back to business. If you havent heard of the story surrounding N22318, a polished cruiser with blue trim and a larger social media following than some of your favorite jokesters, DIYers, and who
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Since the end of the Coronavirus pandemic, the private aviation sector has experienced a growth in demand as both individual flyers and different organizations have come to depend on private aircraft for reliable and efficient travel solutions. Flexjet has emerged as one of the top names in the game, offering fractional ownership, leases, and simplified jet card programs to clientele across North America and Europe.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
A Delta passenger has filed one of the first lawsuits against the carrier following a flight that crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
While Airbus and Boeing may be by far the largest commercial passenger aircraft manufacturers and the only companies producing widebody aircraft, they are not the only major planemakers in town. Other companies also produce a range of military aircraft, business jets, helicopters, tiltrotors, and small civil aircraft.
Fear of Landing
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
On the 17th of February 2025, Delta flight 4819 from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Toronto, Ontario suffered a hard landing and flipped over, bursting into flames. The aircraft was fully loaded with 76 passengers and four crew on board. TSB photograph of the aircraft after the accident One passenger wrote about the experience on Reddit : I felt what seemed like too violent of jerking motions from the wind immediately before landing.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Taking to the skies around the world is the popular Boeing 737-700 aircraft. The aircraft's versatility, reliability, and overall efficiency mean it is a good choice for short and medium-haul routes to smaller airports, with a capacity of around 150 passengers.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The North Weald-based C-54 Skymaster has reached the end of the line, as reports confirm that the aircraft has been cut into sections and is being removed from the airfield by truck. In February 2024, the C-54 Skymaster Society and Charitable Trust announced with “a heavy heart and great sadness” that work on the restoration of C-54D 56498 had officially come to an end.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
With its all-narrowbody fleet and modest route network, Alaska Airlines doesnt typically generate as much interest as the big 3 US network carriers. Its somewhat the same case for Hawaiian and its much smaller fleet. However, the airlines and their parent company, Alaska Air Group performed quite well in 2024, posting record revenues while also completing the long-anticipated merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
Aviation Bussiness News
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The Cathay Group has released its traffic figures for January 2025 which shows thatCathay Cargo carried 13.7% more cargo in January 2025 compared with January 2024. Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 14.7% while load factor decreased by 2.5 percentage points year-on-year. Cathay Group chief customer and commercial officer, Lavinia Lau, said: “ Cargo got off to a slower start after the New Year holidays, but demand gradually picked up pace as we approached the tradition
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) employs a variety of aircraft to address a broad spectrum of missions. From heavy-lift transport and aerial refueling to close air support and stealth operations - the Marines have the right plane, or helicopter, for the job.
Alaska Air
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
For the first time, Hawaiian Airlines employees joined Alaska Airlines in the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, where thousands gathered to watch the festivities. As the title sponsor, Alaska Airlines is honored to celebrate the Year of the Snake and its significance in Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean traditions. The post Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Unite for a Festive Lunar New Year Celebration in San Francisco appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), which is located around 26 miles west of Washington D.C., is one of the three major airports that serve the capital metropolitan area, alongside Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). The facility was opened back in 1962 and was named after former US Secretary of State John Foster Dulles.
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