AV Web
JANUARY 5, 2025
Alan Shepard: Dear Lord, please don’t let me eff* up. Gordon Cooper: I didn’t quite copy that. Say again, please. Alan Shepard: I said everything’s A-OK. From the movie, The Right Stuff (*he did not say “eff”) Aviation is one of those human endeavors that can result in getting yourself seriously killed if you do it wrong.
Aerotime
JANUARY 10, 2025
Dublin-based aircraft leasing company Avolon has published a new market outlook report , predicting that the global airline industry will reach US$1 trillion in revenue for the first time ever during 2025. According to this analysis, the main driver behind this growth is the Asia-Pacific region, which will be adding more capacity than all other regions of the world combined.
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Simple Flying
JANUARY 7, 2025
China's first Electric Aircraft has officially been certified by the State regulatory body. The RX4E is a light propeller aircraft that seats four people. It was developed by the Liaoning General Aviation Academy (LGAA) for use in areas with limited road infrastructure.
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 9, 2025
We share with a heavy heart the passing of Lt. Col. David Hamilton, the last Pathfinder, who was laid to rest on Sunday evening, January 5. A national treasure has flown west. Out of respect for all the veterans who have passed and those who will continue to pass, we don’t often write about the passing of specific individuals, with only a few exceptions.
AV Web
JANUARY 5, 2025
China has certified a four-place electric aircraft under Part 23 regulations making it the first to qualify for commercial operations beyond flight training. The Liaoning General Aviation Academy (LGAA)’s RX4E, which first flew in 2019, will be marketed globally with a focus on short-haul flights in areas without good roads. The manufacturer says the plane, which is about the size of Cessna 182 but with a much longer 45-foot wing span will have a 90 minute endurance with a range of about 1
Aerotime
JANUARY 10, 2025
A Los Angeles aircraft has been grounded and pulled from firefighting service in the United States (US) after being hit by a civilian drone. According to the LA County Fire Department, the Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper was struck on January 10, 2025, at 13:30, local time, while operating in the Palisades fire area. The grounding of the lifesaving aircraft will come as a massive blow to the LA region, as firefighters try to defend homes and businesses from the devastating fires that have so far r
Simple Flying
JANUARY 9, 2025
STARLUX Airlines , the Taiwan-based carrier, has ordered another five Airbus A350F cargo aircraft, complementing its previous order announced in February 2024.
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AV Web
JANUARY 8, 2025
Multiple news reports are circulating about an incident involving a Gulfstream G550 that apparently struck an unidentified metallic object at 27,000 feet off the Florida coast on December 11, 2024. The business jet, registered to what appears to be a financial trust at a Utah bank, departed from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) en-route to Westchester County Airport (KHPN) near New York City.
Aerotime
JANUARY 9, 2025
Saudi startup airline Riyadh Air has announced that it is preparing for the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The leased aircraft, painted in the airlines pearl livery, will be showcased at Riyadhs King Khalid International Airport (RUH), the carrier announced on January 9, 2025. The new aircraft will be used as a technical spare and for training purposes in the upcoming months, the statement read.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 5, 2025
It appears that Qantas has definitively retired the last of its Boeing 717s months after it quietly resurrected the aircraft from a highly publicized retirement in October 2024. The 717s have played a vital role in Australian aviation for over twenty years, but sadly the day has come when this reliable little T-tail will no longer grace Australias skies.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 9, 2025
While Alaska Airlines isnt one of the big three US airlines, the Seattle-based carrier has quite a robust loyalty program, which many people are loyal to. In particular, Alaska Mileage Plan is the only major US frequent flyer program that still awards miles based on how far you fly rather than how much you spend. In this post, I want to take a look at Alaska MVP Gold status for 2025, especially in light ofthe (minor) program changesthat have been rolled out.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 6, 2025
A former American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80 is potentially getting a new lease on life after sitting in the New Mexico desert for around five years.
Aerotime
JANUARY 8, 2025
On January 7, 2025, airBaltic announced that it had successfully conducted a certification test flight of its new SpaceX’s Starlink internet connectivity on one of its Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This flight, which departed and landed at the airlines main base in Riga, Latvia (RIX), is one of the necessary steps required in order to obtain the required certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Simple Flying
JANUARY 9, 2025
According to the latest Cirium Diio data, Dubai International Airport is the world's largest airport in the first three months of 2025 (Q1) by available seats. It has 15.1m departing seats , surpassing the next busiest airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, by 2.0%.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 4, 2025
There are many reasons that pilots may choose to quit and pursue a different career path. Heres a reason Ive never heard of, though, as flagged by AirlineGeeks. Veteran Air France captain quits over eco-anxiety A former Air France captain named Anthony Viaux has taken to LinkedIn , to share his major career change. In a lengthy post thats written in French, he explains how a few days ago he did the craziest thing of his life, by resigning from his position as a captain at Air France.
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 8, 2025
Do you know what causes aerodynamic stalls and how to prevent them? Let’s break it down: An aerodynamic stall occurs when the wing exceeds its critical angle of attack. This can happen to any airplane type. The recovery procedure often involves coordinated actions, including adding power and leveling wings. Understanding the mechanics of wings is key to overcoming stalls successfully.
Aerotime
JANUARY 10, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that up to 574 Boeing 767 aircraft may require landing gear inspections as part of an Airworthiness Directive (AD). The AD, issued on January 8, 2025, raised concerns over landing gear on US-registered 767-200s, 767-300s and 767-300 Freighters following an incident during maintenance. According to the FAA , the AD was prompted by a report of a main landing gear (MLG) collapse event following maintenance where a grinder was operating outside
Simple Flying
JANUARY 8, 2025
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reportedly confirmed that a Gulfstream G550 business jet was struck by an unidentified object at an altitude of 27,000 feet off the Florida coast on December 11, 2024. The news comes following a series of unidentified drones flying over US bases.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 9, 2025
Alaska Airlines recently acquired Hawaiian Airlines, and we know that a lot is changing at the combined airline. Several weeks back, we learned about Alaska Air Groups plans to open several new lounges in the coming years, ranging from a new flagship lounge in Seattle, to a new lounge in Honolulu. Well, some interesting details have just been revealed about the latter lounge.
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 6, 2025
Peter Monk, Managing Director of FlyaSpitfire.com and The Spitfire Company (Biggin Hill) Ltd, has announced an exciting new partnership with the Swansea Airport Stakeholders Alliance (SASA) to bring Spitfire passenger flights to Swansea Airport starting in 2025. Photo by Richard Paver According to Monk, Swansea Airport, as the gateway to Gower and Swansea City, offers access to the breathtaking countryside and coastline of South Wales, making it an ideal location for both local residents and vis
Aerotime
JANUARY 9, 2025
The number of passengers carried by Turkish Airlines reached 83.4 million in 2024, a figure which represents an increase of 2.1% year-on-year, according to a statement issued by the national carrier of Turkey on January 8, 2024. The total included 31.7 million international passengers, up 6.4% over 2023, a rise it largely credits to a major international expansion push throughout 2024.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 7, 2025
On January 3, Air & Space Forces Magazine broke the news that JetZero one of the contenders for the United States Air Forces (USAFs) Next Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS) of aerial refueling is making substantial progress towards a flying prototype. Although JetZero did not respond to Simple Flying inquiries by press time, it is safe to say that USAF and JetZero are teaming up to push forward a Blended Wing Body design similar to the X-48.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 5, 2025
A recent video from a popular aviation YouTuber has me once again itching to visit one of the worlds most remote airports, Saint Helena. This is something that has been on my bucket list for years, and I cant help but at least consider this once again. Let me share some background, and then the challenging logistics of traveling there What is the remote island of Saint Helena?
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 10, 2025
The regional carrier announced the shake-up on Friday afternoon, which includes a broader focus on government-subsidized service.
Aerotime
JANUARY 8, 2025
UK-based electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace has become only the second company in the world to perform a piloted thrustborne flight test in a full-scale vectored thrust aircraft. The full-scale eVTOL aircraft, known as VX4, took off on January 7, 2024, with pilot Simon Davies at the controls, at the Vertical Aerospace test center at Cotswold Airport (GBA).
Simple Flying
JANUARY 6, 2025
"Fifth-generation" and "sixth-generation" have become buzzwords for modern fighter jets. The concept of there being different generations of fighter jets appeared in the 1990s, and it should be stressed that there is no hard and fast definition of what it takes for a combat jet to belong to a particular generation of fighter jets (which is partly why there is debate about whether a given aircraft really is a fifth-gen fighter ).
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 7, 2025
While Alaska Airlines isnt one of the big three US airlines, the Seattle-based carrier has quite a robust frequent flyer program, which many people are loyal to. In particular, Alaska Mileage Plan is the only major US frequent flyer program that still awards miles based on how far you fly rather than how much you spend. In this post I want to take a look at Alaska MVP status for 2025, especially in light ofthe (minor) program changesthat have been rolled out.
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 7, 2025
Aviation professionals use IMSAFE as an acronym to help pilots assess their physical and mental fitness before a flight. IMSAFE is used as a self-check to make sure that you, the pilot, are as ready to fly as the aircraft is. Ultimately, the safety of a flight is only as good as its weakest link. With a significant amount of accidents caused by pilot error every year, pilots must ensure they are physically and mentally fit to fly.
Aerotime
JANUARY 8, 2025
International flights have resumed at Syrias Damascus Airport (DAM) for the first time since former president and dictator Bashar al-Assad was overthrown on December 8, 2024. Images taken at the airport, and on flights to Damascus, show scenes of celebration as crew and passengers wear Syrias independence flag proudly. One of the first flights to arrive at Damascus Airport was Qatar Airways QR 410 from Dohas Hamad International Airport (DOH).
Simple Flying
JANUARY 6, 2025
Maldivian, the national airline of the Republic of Maldives, is now the proud operator of its first widebody aircraft, an Airbus A330-200, which arrived on January 6, 2025. The new arrival marks a significant milestone as Maldivian enters its 25th year of service, and it opens up more opportunities for the Maldives to connect with international destinations and travelers.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 6, 2025
As an aviation geek,I love listening to air traffic control audio, and always enjoy the VASAviation YouTube channel, which does a great job coveringnoteworthy air traffic control interactions. The channel has just uploaded a video involving interactions between a NetJets pilot and an air traffic controller, and Im just plain confused by how this could happen.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 7, 2025
Regional carrier Mesa Airlines will shed more of its fleet in the coming months following a purchase agreement with United.
Aerotime
JANUARY 6, 2025
Gulfstream Aerospace announced on January 6th, 2025, that two more G700 aircraft have been delivered to Qatar Executive , the private aviation arm of Qatar Airways. These deliveries take the total number of G700s in Qatars fleet to six, with four more scheduled to arrive in the near future. Mark Burns, president of Gulfstream, praised his team for the swift delivery of the new aircraft to Qatar, noting that the unprecedented speed with which the team has been able to deliver this remarkable airc
Simple Flying
JANUARY 4, 2025
Recently, in a series of exit interviews with sources as broad as the Mitchell Institute and Wings Over the Rockies Behind the Wings Podcast, outbound United States Air Force (USAF) Secretary Frank Kendall has shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) and its use in airpower. We at Simple Flying thought wed share those thoughts with you especially as they pertain to what is AI, the limits of AI, and whats next in military aviation - such as the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 7, 2025
Woot, Icelandair will finally be adding service to my home airport , and Im kind of excited! However, well have to be patient Icelandair adding Reykjavik to Miami route As of January 6, 2026, Icelandair will launch 3x weekly flights between Keflavik (KEF) and Miami (MIA), as reported by AeroRoutes. This new year-round route will operate with the following schedule: FI691 Keflavik to Miami departing 5:15PM arriving 8:55PM FI690 Miami to Keflavik departing 5:15PM arriving 5:55AM (+1 day) The 3,664
Cranky Flier
JANUARY 10, 2025
Delta Finishes 2024 Flush with Cash Delta Air Lines reported its year-end earnings on Friday, and the carrier did well — to the tune of $1.7 billion in profit for Q4 and nearly $6 billion for the year. The carrier earned about $15 billion in gross revenue for the quarter, and just north of $61 billion for the year — and that’s before including the ransom payments it received to release the CrowdStrike employees it held hostage in the Biscoff tunnel in the Atlanta airport since
Aerotime
JANUARY 8, 2025
The reduction in the number of airlines flying to Israel due to the ongoing military conflict along the countrys borders has led a group of Israeli tech entrepreneurs to start their own airline. The new venture, TechAir, aims to launch nonstop flights between Tel-Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and New York-JFK (although some initial reports pointed towards Newark-EWR as a possible alternative gateway) before the end of January 2025.
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