One Mile at a Time
APRIL 19, 2025
Ambitious airline startup Riyadh Air is expected to launch operations in late 2025 , using Boeing 787-9s (the airline has up to 72 of these on order ). The airline has revealed details like its aircraft livery , brand sonic , and employee uniforms , but hasnt revealed the details of its aircraft interiors until now! Riyadh Air has just pulled back the curtains on the interiors of its 787s.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
The aircraft manufacturing industry is intense, with major competition between Airbus and Boeing. The two manufacturers pursue airlines competitively, aiming to strike deals for new aircraft orders from carriers across the world. However, it seems Airbus stepped over the line 12 years ago, making an unethical offer with Srilankan Airlines. And now, the carrier is demanding compensation.
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One Mile at a Time
APRIL 19, 2025
Airline startup Riyadh Air is expected to launch flights as of late 2025. The company already has up to 72 Boeing 787-9s and up to 60 Airbus A321neos on order. The airline will commence operations with 787s, and has just revealed the cabin finishes for these jets. Riyadh Air does plan to offer first class, eventually All of Riyadh Airs Boeing 787s are expected to feature business class (including a front row business class plus product, branded as Business Elite), premium economy, and economy.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
Riyadh Air has finally revealed the cabins for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Speaking to Simple Flying, the airline's CEO, Tony Douglas, remarked that the product will be quote "a new standard of luxury" when it launches later this year. The Boeing 787 will have three different cabins, with the business class cabin having a mini-premium business section.
Pilots Who Ask Why
APRIL 19, 2025
We have two pilots in an AW139 helicopter, about to fly from a private site to Coventry in the U.K. The plan? A vertical departure The result? Total loss of the aircraft and everyone on board – less than a minute after takeoff So how does that happen? […] The post Fatal AW139 Crash after Departure in Fog at Night | The Why Spotlight #5 first appeared on Pilots Who Ask Why.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
The tale of how Conrad 'Connie' Kalittas unwavering passion for drag racing led him to found an international jet freighter fleet is quite a story indeed. In 1971, Kalitta gave up driving to focus on growing his airline company. Before getting back into a Top Fuel dragster himself in 1978, he later returned to the drag racing scene as Shirley Muldowney's crew chief, notably during her run for the 1977 Top Fuel championship.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 19, 2025
The B-29 “DOC”, one of only two remaining airworthy B-29 Superfortress bombers worldwide, will bring its History Restored Tour to Wilmington, Delaware, and New Castle Airport, May 12-14, 2025. The public can view the historic aircraft and its flight operations from public viewing and access areas around the airport, and the aircraft will be available for ground and cockpit tours at an air show to be announced later in the Wilmington region at another airport a few days later.
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One Mile at a Time
APRIL 19, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and happy holidays to those who are celebrating! Im at home with family this week, not doing anything too exciting beyond that. It was a busy week of travel and airline news, and Im also trying to get caught up on trip reports. On the points & travel front, this week United revealed its Q1 2025 financial results, American announced it would update its boarding process, the Maldives banned Israeli passport holders, China banned Boeing aircraft
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
After months of resuming and ramping up international operations from Monterrey, Mexico, Volaris is now cutting all eight of its US routes from the northern Mexican city. Data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company, shows a complete withdrawal of service to the United States by the end of July 2025. These cuts include destinations such as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Miami International Airport (MIA), and Oakland International Airport
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 19, 2025
Sixty-five years ago today, on April 19, 1960, the Grumman A-6 Intruder took to the skies for the first time. The aircraft was born out of a 1957 request by the U.S. Navy’s Bureau of Aeronautics for a new attack platform capable of operating in all weather conditions and conducting long-range naval interdiction missions. The aircraft also needed short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities to support close-air support missions for the U.S.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
Delta TechOps, the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) division of Delta Air Lines , has signed an agreement with UPS Airlines to service its Pratt & Whitney PW2000 series engines. Under this integrated deal, Delta TechOps will provide maintenance support for the fleet of UPS Boeing 757 freighters powered by Pratt & Whitney PW2037 engines.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 19, 2025
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is honored to host New York Times # 1 bestselling author of The Monuments Men , Robert M. Edsel, as part of the museums Author Talk series on Wednesday, April 23, at 11:00 a.m. This special program marks the launch of his highly anticipated new book, Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and a Forever Promise Forged in World War II , set for release on April 29, 2025, with Harper Horizon.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
Washington Dulles International Airport is an important international hub, connecting the capital of the United States of America to destinations across the world. The airport's importance is only increasing, with the hub getting its fourth African carrier as South African Airways resumes service to the city from Accra. South African now joins Royal Air Maroc , Egyptair , Ethiopian Airlines , and United Airlines as the only carriers to fly direct from Dulles to Africa.
The Aviationist
APRIL 19, 2025
British Army soldiers successfully tracked, targeted and destroyed swarms of small drones in the latest test of a Directed Energy Weapon. The British Army has completed the UKs largest counter drone swarm exercise, downing multiple swarms simultaneously using a truck mounted Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW). Located at Air Defence Range Manorbier in West […] The post British Army Radio Wave Weapon Cooks Multiple Drone Swarms Simultaneously appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
Riyadh Air has today revealed the cabins for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Speaking to Simple Flying, the airline's CEO, Tony Douglas , remarked that the product will be "a new standard of luxury" when it launches later this year. The Boeing 787 will have three different cabins, with the business class cabin having a mini-premium business section.
The Aviationist
APRIL 19, 2025
Even before delivery, new technologies are being investigated for possible integration on the USAFs future E-7 Wedgetail fleet – including a replacement for the aircrafts distinctive radar. Following the procurement announcement in 2022, production of the U.S. Air Forces first E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft is now well underway.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
Delta Air Lines has emerged from the pandemic as a winning company. The carrier, which is the world's largest airline based on revenue generated, has just announced yet another major milestone. Thanks to efficiency initiatives from across its operations, the carrier managed to save 45 million gallons of jet fuel. This accomplishment comes with lower operating costs and a smaller environmental impact for Delta.
The Aviationist
APRIL 19, 2025
As France leans towards Saabs GlobalEye, based on Bombardier’s Global 6000, Dassault Aviation chief ric Trappier manifested “displeasure” for the Falcon 10X’s exclusion. Since last year, it has been reported that France is considering Saabs GlobalEye AEW&C (Airborne Warning and Control) system to replace its four older E-3F Sentry AWACS (Airborne Early Warning and Control) […] The post Dassault Still Hopes the Falcon 10X Will Carry Frances Next AEW&C System
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
Over the past couple of months, the global commercial aviation industry has gone from projecting record profits in 2025 to forecasting grim earnings and a reduction in growth. No more drastically has an airline been affected by these changes than Delta Air Lines, a legacy carrier which relies heavily on business travelers and, thus, its success is inexplicably linked to the greater state of the economy as a whole.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the fourth-busiest airport in Europe and is a major getaway to Europe for transatlantic flights from the United States. The airport is a rare example of a major airport only operating international flights. However, according to Cirium , all six of its most common aircraft types scheduled to operate at the airport in April are narrowbody aircraft.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
Over the past 12 months, American low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines has changed drastically. Everything from the way the airline interacts with customers to the perks it offers onboard to the routes it flies has changed completely. Around nine months ago, Southwest Airlines came under vocal public criticism from Elliott Management, an activist investment management firm that acquired a stake in the airline exceeding 10%.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
Demand for flights between Europe and the United States, as well as Canada to the US, could be weakening. Some airline executives have already voiced their concerns over slowing demand in an uncertain political climate , while others have simply expressed concern, adding that demand remains stable. Some airlines, such as those in Canada, are actively shifting capacity elsewhere.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
The Atlanta Hawks are a franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), the world's premier basketball league. The team was first founded in 1946 as the Buffalo Bisons but has existed in Atlanta , Georgia, since 1968. The Atlanta Hawks have only won one NBA Championship, winning in 1958, and currently have the second-longest drought of not winning an NBA Championship.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
Private flying outfits looking for a dependable turboprop to transport people or goods have been relying on the Saab 340 for years. Designed by Sweden's Saab AB in collaboration with the US company Fairchild Aircraft , production started in 1983. Its versatility for short takeoffs and quick turnaround flight cycles is prized by companies that specialize in unique charters.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a reliable single-engine, high-wing aircraft with a range of about 600 nautical miles. For those looking for a forgiving learning platform, this four-seater with docile flight dynamics are ideal for both personal travel and training exercises. Its Lycoming engine, which produces between 160 and 180 horsepower, enables it to reach a cruising speed of roughly 105 to 110 knots.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
The Airbus A220 is one of two families of narrowbody aircraft offered by Airbus , with the other being the far more popular Airbus A320 family of aircraft. It started life as Canada's Bombardier CSeries, but was sold to Airbus , which renamed it the Airbus A220. In all, there are 19,544 flights in Europe scheduled for April with Airbus A220s with three airlines.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
A variety of long-haul aircraft are operated by Air Canada, with a focus on the Boeing 777-300ER because it has more seats than any other plane in the fleet. Passenger volume is crucial for those studying airline business models. The big Boeing is a mainstay of long-range fleets around the world, but Air Canadas is also special because it has the highest passenger capacity of any widebody operated by North American carriers.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
In 2025's first quarter, Boeing delivered 26 military aircraft, including marine patrol jets, fighters, and helicopters. According to Boeing , the deliveries included eight distinct models, including the MH-139, F-15, F/A-18, CH-47 Chinook, AH-64 Apache, and the P-8. The diversity of the orders illustrates the range of missions and platforms currently in demand around the world.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
It is no secret in the world of modern commercial aviation that the domestic market in the United States of America is one of the largest and most diverse in the whole world. Indeed, according to present scheduling data made available by Cirium , an aviation analytics company, there are 689,511 US domestic flights planned in this month alone, offering 89,704,024 seats and 82,062,438,190 available seat miles.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
The New York-Los Angeles flight corridor is one of the most lucrative city pairings in the world, linking two of the United States' premier cities. Some airlines flying between the two cities are making over half a million dollars in revenue each day, demonstrating its importance in their networks. The largest airport in New York is New York JFK Airport (JFK), and it is also served by LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty International (EWR), while Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the mai
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
Frontier is one of the largest budget carriers in the US. Headquartered in the city of Denver, Colorado, the ultra-low-cost airline prides itself in offering passengers low fares on point-to-point routes, mainly (but not entirely) within the United States of America. As a budget operator that looks to carry as many passengers as possible to lower per-seat costs, premium seating was never high on its agenda.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
On March 18, 2025, the New York Times published a hard-hitting piece. It detailed the story of Troy Merrit, a 30-year-old man who reached his goal of flying for a large US airline. This is the ultimate dream of every aviator who wishes to fly for the airlines, yet for Troy, something was amiss. He found himself gradually losing his head, spending most of his time crying, breathing in increasingly shallow patterns, and even contemplating suicide.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is undeniably the largest and most important airport in the United Kingdom, a facility through which millions of passengers will travel annually. The airport is the principal hub for British Airways, the United Kingdoms flag carrier, as well as Virgin Atlantic, a major international airline that collaborates extensively on flights across the North Atlantic with US-based legacy carrier Delta Air Lines.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
Air Canada is the largest of all the Canadian airlines, and serves as the country's flag carrier. A founding member of the Star Alliance in May 1997, Air Canada remains a key player in terms of worldwide connectivity today, with a large fleet and a diverse network of domestic, short-haul, and long-haul routes. These are operated from bases located all over Canada, with some handing many more seats than others.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
Southwest Airlines carries more fliers across the United States than any other airline in the nation. During travel peaks, the carrier operates approximately 4,000 daily flights collectively across its vast network of domestic US hubs. In this report, we will dive into the top ten routes that originate at Denver International Airport (DEN), as data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company, outlines.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
The Boeing 777-300ER is one of the most successful long-haul aircraft. It is also the most ordered variant of the iconic 777 family. Data from ch-Aviation shows that of the 830 examples built by Boeing, 817 are operational, including 724 currently active. This article highlights the top airlines operating the type and their business class products.
Simple Flying
APRIL 19, 2025
The Bombardier Global 8000 is a large ultra-long-range business jet designed by Bombardier Aerospace. With a maximum speed of Mach 0.94, it has become the worlds fastest civilian aircraft after Concorde. Since Concorde's demise in 2003, the global aviation industry has seen civilian jets with top speeds ranging between Mach 0.8 and Mach 0.9.
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