Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

In an age when US-based company Boom Supersonic has recently sent its X-1 experimental aircraft beyond the sound barrier for the first time (January 28, 2025), supersonic air travel is back on the agenda and grabbing headlines. Yet, while the era of the Concorde, the only commercial production aircraft to have regularly transported fare-paying passengers beyond Mach One, may have ended over two decades ago, the aviation industry is once again looking to the sound barrier as a target for its next

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 24, 2025

This is a two-part series looking at airline credit cards. Today, we look at how it all works. Then tomorrow, we’ll ponder what happens if it all goes away. The airlines in the US have developed into a special kind of company… one that consistently loses money on its core business but makes up for it on financial services. This is thanks to the way banking laws work in the US.

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Airline Airlines Approach 162

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 26, 2025

Recently, I wrote about how were seeing a general softening of demand for travel to the United States, for a variety of reasons. Theres no denying that the most contentious situation is between Canada and the United States, and we now have some data that shows just how extreme the change in demand is. Transborder flight bookings are down by 70%+ Weve known that travel demand between Canada and the United States has been decreasing, both by air and by roads.

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Airline Airlines 145

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 28, 2025

American Aero Services , the renowned aircraft restoration company based in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, has once again delivered an exceptional restoration. Their latest project, a rare dual-control 1943 North American TP-51C Mustang, has just been completed and is now available for sale through Platinum Fighter Sales. A Rare Dual-Control Mustang This aircraft, registered as N251MX, is a full dual-control “razorback” Mustang, meticulously restored to factory-fresh condition.

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Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, marked another milestone in the 38-year history of London-City Airport (LCY), located in the Docklands area of East London just a stones throw from the financial and legal hub of Canary Wharf. At 12:01 local time, an Embraer E195-E2 regional jet operated by Helvetic Airways and registered HB-AZI touched down at the airport, simultaneously taking a place in the airports history books.

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 25, 2025

This is the second in a two-part series looking at airline credit card deals. See this post for part one which explains how the ecosystem works. The biggest US airlines are making billions of dollars every year thanks to their cobranded credit card deals with banks. Without those deals, the airlines are actually losing money which seems… bad. But could this whole setup possibly go away?

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Airline Airlines Airplanes 130

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

What do you think happens to the air when an aircraft flies by? The exhaust coming out of aircraft engines looks pretty dangerous, generating huge amounts of thrust and pushing back tons of hot air. Would it surprise you to know that the most dangerous part of an aircrafts wake is not the engine exhaust? By far the strongest component of wake turbulence is the swirling air generated at the tips of the aircrafts wings.

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Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Aerotime

MARCH 25, 2025

If you were to try to list the airports around the world hosting the largest number of A380 double-decker aircraft, Dubai (DXB), Singapore (SIN) and London Heathrow (LHR) might possibly spring to mind. However, a rather unsuspected name pops up on that list not far behind these major global hubs, On a regular day, Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport (LDE), a small regional airport in the south of France, presents quite a sight to behold, with several of these giant aircraft lined up on the apron whi

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Simple Flying

MARCH 28, 2025

In commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, Delta Air Lines will operate special charter flights to and from Normandy, France, for the fourth consecutive year. This years charters will mark the fourth time a US passenger airline will fly directly to Normandy, with the others being Delta flights from 2022-2024.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

I dont exactly fit the standard pilot profile of Game Aerospaces GB1 GameBird But theres always been something about the GameBird that has piqued my interest. The sleek, sexy lines, aggressive facial-esque features, and more often than not, bright and flashy paint schemes make this aerobatic design stand out from the crowd. Never in a million years did I think I would get the chance to learn the ins and outs of this beautiful machine, until recently.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 25, 2025

Air France-KLM and Etihad seem to be ending their partnership in a pretty drastic way. Im curious what happened in the background to cause this Air France-KLM & Etihad end their cooperation Air France-KLM and Etihad have had a partnership in some form or another dating back as far as 2012. Initially it was just an interline agreement, with a limited codeshare partnership.

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Airline Airlines 121

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Jennifer Homendy, has appeared before the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) subcommittee, where she was questioned about the January 2025 crash between a Black Hawk helicopter and a American Eagle Bombardier CRJ700. When asked by Chairman Steve Womack to pick the most alarming data conclusions drawn from the accident investigation so far, Homendy indicated that her biggest concern was the regularity of collision alerts

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Runway 277

AV Web

MARCH 27, 2025

FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau announced that the agency will require most aircraft operating around Ronald Reagan National Airport to have ADS-B technology activated. Rocheleau made the announcement during a Senate hearing on Thursday morning, where he, along with NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and Director of Army Aviation Gen. Matthew Braman, fielded questions surrounding the deadly crash between a passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter earlier this year that killed 67.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 27, 2025

KLM's UK operation is larger than any other foreign network carrier. While it has served 17 UK airports annually since 2017, it will rise to a record 18 for the first time on March 30, when KLM (and other northern carriers) switch to summer schedules. That is because it will begin flying to Exeter.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 25, 2025

Youve gotta appreciate a restaurant (and an airline CEO) with a sense of humor Restaurant adds junk fees to Michael OLearys dinner bill 64-year-old Ryanair CEO Michael OLeary is a bit of a legend in the airline industry. Hes one of the most brilliant, outspoken, and unapologetic airline CEOs that youll find anywhere. Fortunately he also appreciates a good joke, because he got a taste of his own medicine while dining out on the night of Friday, March 21, 2025.

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Aerotime

MARCH 28, 2025

Alaska Airlines Flight 261 was one of the worst aviation disasters in modern US history. What should have been a routine flight turned into a tragedy after a part of the tail assembly failed. Twenty-five years on from this terrible accident, we look back at what led up to the crash, what was learned from it, and why the pilots Ted Thompson and Bill Tansky are now hailed as heroes for their actions during the incident.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Airline Airlines 261

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Understanding the difference between a category, class, and type of aircraft can be confusing, especially for those new to the aviation industry. This article will break down these terms and explain the criteria used to distinguish one from the other. By the end of this article, youll have a clear understanding of what sets a category, class, and type of aircraft apart and why it is vital to know the difference.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 28, 2025

Virgin Atlantic is leveling up the long-haul game at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as it prepares to celebrate 35 years of serving the market. The carrier cut the ribbon on Friday, officially opening its newest Clubhouse location to eligible passengers.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 24, 2025

Qantas has a couple of dozen Airbus A350s on order, which will be used to operate the worlds longest nonstop flights, like Sydney to New York. Theres a lot to be excited about with these aircraft, but well have to be patient. These planes were first supposed to enter service in 2025. Then in early 2024, it was announced that these flights were pushed back to 2026.

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Aerotime

MARCH 28, 2025

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has taken delivery of a brand new Airbus A330neo, its first of the year. The 459-seater aircraft arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila on March 28, 2025 and is the first of four A330neos expected to join CEBs fleet this year. The aircraft arrived from the Airbus manufacturing site in Toulouse.

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Airline Airlines 311

AV Web

MARCH 22, 2025

A well-known South African test pilot was killed in the crash of a vintage jet fighter at an air show there on Saturday. “It is with profound sadness that the organizers of the West Coast Airshow confirm a fatal accident involving James O’Connell, a highly skilled and respected test pilot from South Africa,” the statement said. “Mr O’Connell was performing a routine display intended to demonstrate the capabilities of the Impala Mark 1 – a beloved warbird with

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Simple Flying

MARCH 26, 2025

Alaska Airlines, just a little over a year from its headline acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, could be on the verge of making another major move. According to reports from ch-aviation , a Japan Airlines executive has noted that the carrier is looking at the potential introduction of the Alaska Air Group to the airline's Pacific joint venture with American Airlines.

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Airline Airlines 115

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 25, 2025

Air India is updating its travel policy for employees flying domestically, as reported by The Times of India , and Im impressed by the extent to which it involves leading by example Air Indias new domestic staff travel policy Air India is updating its policy for employees traveling domestically on official business. This applies across the board, whether were talking about the CEO traveling somewhere for a conference, or a pilot deadheading somewhere to operate a flight.

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Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

Korean Air and Boeing have finally signed off on a long-anticipated order for up to 50 brand-new widebody jets, having first announced the potential agreement at Farnborough Airshow last year. The finalized order, announced on March 26, 2025, includes 20 Boeing 777-9s and 20 787-10s, with options for 10 additional 787 Dreamliners in the future. Boeing has described the agreement as a landmark order between two companies with a business partnership that stretches back half a century.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 23, 2025

Ive known Mr. Paul Crawford for about nine years, ever since I read an article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution where he shared his wish to fly a P-51 Mustang one more time. In 2017, thanks to the efforts of CAF Airbase Georgia, we made that dream a reality by organizing a special flight in the iconic P-51 Red Nose. At the time, he was still a young manonly 93 years old!

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Simple Flying

MARCH 23, 2025

In the competitive world of airline travel, baggage fees have long been a contentious issue. While most airlines have steadily increased the cost of checked baggage over the years, Southwest Airlines stood out as a major US carrier that allowed passengers to check two bags for free. However, that unique policy has now come to an end. Southwest Airlines recently announced that it would begin charging passengers for checked baggage starting May 28, 2025a move that has sparked a strong reaction fro

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Airline Airlines 116

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 27, 2025

Historically, Ive flown American Airlines more than any other airline, given what a big presence the carrier has at my home airport of Miami. Ive had Executive Platinum status for 14 years, which is Americans top published tier status (American also has Concierge Key , but thats invitation-only, and not something Im likely to ever earn). Im actually going to be losing it shortly , but thats neither here nor there for the purposes of this post.

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Aerotime

MARCH 28, 2025

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific, alongside sister airline HK Express, has announced a raft of frequency increases across 20 destinations on the Chinese mainland to cater to rising demand between the two territories. The two carriers between them will offer around 300 flights per week as the airlines increase capacity on key routes from their Hong Kong hub.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 24, 2025

Back in 2015, we published an article about a dedicated team in Hungary working on the restoration of a Focke-Wulf Fw-190F-8. This ambitious project brought together parts sourced from various locations, including crash sites, barns, and attics, which are remnants of former Hungarian Air Force fighters. Now actively engaged in the restoration, the team is eager to share their progress with the public.

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Pilot 119

Simple Flying

MARCH 26, 2025

Emirates will serve eight more cities with its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft, including Johannesburg and Cape Town, which will be the first African destinations to be served with its premium economy product. Emirates is expanding the number of destinations served by the 777s with upgraded cabins as more aircraft roll out the retrofit program.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 26, 2025

There are all kinds of features that contribute to a great business class experience. While I would hardly consider this to be the most important aspect of a business class flight, some airlines offer their passengers pajamas. This can be useful on a couple of levels. For one, pajamas can be helpful for getting comfortable on a flight, and for keeping the set of clothes you board with fresh.

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Airline Airlines 113

Aerotime

MARCH 25, 2025

On March 24 to 25, 2025, Airbus held its annual Summit, in which the company shared insights into some of the most innovative projects on which it is working, plus, more broadly, its view of the future of commercial aviation. One of the highlights of the 2025 edition of the Airbus Summit was the announcement by the European aircraft manufacturer that it is already working on some concepts for a new generation of narrow-body airliner.

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AV Web

MARCH 26, 2025

The FAA has released a 36-page decision on a complaint filed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), joined by local pilots and aviation businesses, against the County of Santa Clara, California. The decision finds that the countys 2022 prohibition of 100LL aviation fuel violated its federal airport grant obligations. The county agreed to those obligations when it accepted approximately $6.8 million in funding between 1983 and 2011.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 27, 2025

The world of private aviation has been revolutionized by the Cessna Citation series , a family of business jets that have set new standards in performance, efficiency, and accessibility. While modern Cessna Citation jets, such as the Citation Latitude and Citation Longitude, offer cutting-edge technology and luxury, it all started with the Cessna Citation Ithe original jet that launched the Citation brand.

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Jet 107

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 26, 2025

We know that just about everything at Southwest Airlines is changing. In a bid to improve profitability, initially the airline was just going to introduce assigned and extra legroom seating. But in the meantime, theyre just ripping off the band-aid, and have decided to be like everyone else. This includes charging for checked bags , introducing basic economy , adding restrictions on flight credits , and devaluing Rapid Rewards points , among other things.

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Airline Airlines 115

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines and the electrical vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Archer Aviation have signed an agreement that could see the carrier launch air taxi travel in the future. On March 27, 2025, Archer Aviation announced that a contract with Africas largest airline had been signed to deploy an initial fleet of Midnight aircraft in the Ethiopian region.

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Airline Airlines Pilot 277

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 25, 2025

Gino Lucci has spent a lifetime around aircraft, but his story is anything but typical. A retired U.S. Air Force flight refueler and First Sergeant, Lucci transformed his passion for aviation into a thriving business, Round Engine Aero, which specializes in salvaging and preserving vintage aircraft. His latest creation, a fully functional motorhome built from the fuselage of a Navy R4D (the U.S.

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