Aerotime
APRIL 21, 2025
Space exploration is not usually among the topics that come to mind when thinking about Switzerland. This Alpine nation is most often associated with its mountain landscapes, cheese and love for precision clockwork. However, in late 2024, Starlab Space, a Houston-based joint venture developing a next-generation space station, selected it as the location of its European hub.
Cranky Flier
APRIL 10, 2025
The end of Mesa has finally arrived, and lucky for the airline, it was the rosier situation that prevailed. Instead of failing outright, Mesa has now been bought. No doubt many a United customer is now celebrating this turn of events. Republic is the winner, and that means that outside of wholly-owned regionals, there are really only two major regional carriers of note left: SkyWest and Republic.
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AV Web
APRIL 17, 2025
The U.S. Air Force has taken down online content celebrating female aviators in an effort to comply with federal directives to remove DEI material from government websites. According to Newsweek, the purge includes numerous webpages, images, videos, and biographies that spotlighted groundbreaking achievements by women in military aviation. Among the most prominent removals was content featuring retired Colonel Nicole Malachowski, a 21-year Air Force veteran and the first woman to fly with the el
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has launched a heartfelt initiative to honor 423 British WWII servicemen who lost their lives while training in the United States during the war. These young men, buried across American soil, are being remembered and symbolically reunited with their homeland through the Bringing the Boys Back Home project.
Simple Flying
APRIL 18, 2025
Airbus and Boeing remain the world's two primary passenger jet airplane makers. The last decade has seen Canada's Bombardier exit the commercial passenger jet maker and China's COMAC enter it. Meanwhile, Brazil's Embraer continues to be the world's third commercial airplane maker. A decade ago, in 2015, Boeing was doing well. However, since 2018, Boeing has not had a "normal" year and Airbus has consistently outdelivered it every year since.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 20, 2025
For a long time, weve heard about United Airlines potentially introducing new Polaris business class seats on some upcoming aircraft deliveries. Were starting to get a sense of what that will look, with United planning on configuring some 787s in an ultra-premium layout, with an all-new passenger experience. United plans 787-9s with 64 Polaris business class seats United already has a massive fleet of 75+ Boeing 787s, and the airline has an additional 140+ of these aircraft on order, which will
Aerotime
APRIL 18, 2025
On April 17, 2025, Istanbul Airport (IST) conducted a triple independent take-off, the first time this feat has been achieved in Europe. It was undertaken by three Turkish Airlines aircraft which departed Istanbul at the exact same time, using each one of the three parallel runways. Trkiye's Istanbul Airport launches simultaneous operation on three runways, recorded by Flightradar24 1⃣ Istanbul Airport becomes the 1st airport in Europe and the 2nd in the world to launch such an operat
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AV Web
APRIL 15, 2025
On Sunday (April 13), Jason Costello, director of operations for New York Helicopter Charter, agreed by email to voluntarily suspend operations at a request from the FAA. Within 16 minutes, Michael Roth, CEO of NY Helicopter notified the FAA that the agreement to suspend operations had been reversed and Costello was no longer an employee. The FAAs telephone request to Costello on Sunday followed last Thursdays fatal accident involving one of the operators Bell 206L LongRangers.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 15, 2025
After a series of successful engine runs in recent weeks, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) A-26B Invader Night Mission (s/n 41-39427/N240P) took to the skies yesterday for the first time since 2021. This flight marks a significant milestone following years of dedicated restoration work by the volunteers of the CAF A-26 Invader Squadron , which was established in February 2009 with the mission to return the aircraft to flying condition.
Simple Flying
APRIL 11, 2025
Three Delta Air Lines flights experienced cabin pressurization issues between April 6 and April 10, 2025, prompting emergency procedures and flight diversions. The most recent occurred on April 10, when Flight DL17 from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport made an emergency landing in Dublin Airport , Ireland. All aircraft landed safely, with no injuries reported, according to Delta.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 8, 2025
Hello from somewhere over the Atlantic, as Im on the return journey of my quick trip to Paris. Let me start by disclosing that Im traveling as a guest of Air France today its the first airline media flight invite that Ive accepted in about 15 years. So, whats the occasion? Air France recently unveiled its new La Premiere first-class suite , and Im on the very first flight featuring the new cabins.
Aerotime
APRIL 15, 2025
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has confirmed that it will be reintroducing business class on its European flights, starting October 1, 2025. The intention had previously been announced by SAS Chief Commercial Officer, Paul Verhagen, in September 2024 during a media event in Copenhagen celebrating the Scandinavian carriers accession to SkyTeam. Although SAS offers business class on its long-haul flights to the United States and Asia, this is not the case on its European network, where the most prem
Cranky Flier
APRIL 1, 2025
In the post-pandemic world, airlines have been struggling to figure out how to deal with the massive variability in demand by day-of-week. Every airline has been forced to make adjustments, but now Spirit is going one step further. It will stop flying on off-peak days entirely. Just recently, Spirit began to transition to this plan. In June of 2024, off-peak days operated at 95 percent of the peak day departure numbers for the airline.
AV Web
APRIL 17, 2025
On Wednesday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy raised the possibility of extending the mandatory retirement age for air traffic controllers, citing concerns over ongoing staffing shortages. Speaking during a segment on FOX News, Duffy addressed several Department of Transportation priorities, including the limited pipeline of qualified air traffic controllers. “We have too many controllers that retire after 25 years of service.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 14, 2025
By Cassidy Cristello Contributor Cassidy Cristello recently visited Davis-Monthan AFB and captured photographs of the Convair XC-99 stored there. In this article, he outlines the history, purpose, and significance of this obscure yet fascinating aircraftan embodiment of pure 1950s technology. In modern aviation, military cargo aircraft adhere to well-established design principlestypically featuring high wings, T-tails, and undercarriage mounted below the fuselage.
Simple Flying
APRIL 21, 2025
In March 2021, American Airlines launched a direct flight between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and London Heathrow (LHR). For an airline primarily focused on hubs like Dallas-Fort Worth and Miami, this move raised eyebrows. What prompted American to operate this transatlantic route from Seattle, a city not traditionally central to its operations?
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 20, 2025
In December 2019, United Airlines placed an order for 50 A321XLRs , which is Airbus new ultra long range and fuel efficient evolution of the A321. The plane entered commercial service in late 2024, with Iberia and Aer Lingus being the launch customers. As of now, United is expected to get its first A321XLR in early 2026, though of course that timeline could slip further.
Aerotime
APRIL 3, 2025
The automatic pilot (autopilot) has to be one of aviations finest technological inventions. Yet, it is also one of the earliest, having been introduced (in its most rudimentary form) in 1912, just nine years after the Wright Brothers first took to the air in their powered Wright Flyer in 1903. Since those early days, the autopilot has developed enormously, both in terms of capabilities and functionality.
Cranky Flier
APRIL 8, 2025
It’s clear that we in the US have entered a self-inflicted economic downturn. While there is plenty that is not clear regarding how bad it will be and how quickly things will improve, every airline’s management team has to be sitting around right now thinking about how they are going to deal with this unfortunate development. Broader capacity cuts are likely coming at some point, but where that capacity comes from will, as always, be interesting.
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.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 10, 2025
Tim Savage, warbird collector and longtime publisher of Warbird Digest , has added another rare aircraft to the impressive lineup at Vintage Flying Machines : AD-5W Skyraider BuNo.135178 (N62466). This Korean War-era aircraft now joins a prestigious collection that includes the iconic Douglas DC-3 Western Airlines , the combat-veteran C-47 The Wabbit Express , and the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Skeeter.
Simple Flying
APRIL 15, 2025
Emirates was the second carrier, after Singapore Airlines, to receive the Airbus A380. Its first example entered service between Dubai and New York JFK nearly 17 years ago, in August 2008. Since then, the superjumbo has carried passengers to 75 airports from its UAE hub, some only once for a special occasion. Of these, 24 including the one-offs and other time-limited flightsno longer see Emirates superjumbos.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 12, 2025
Every so often youll see the mainstream media covering the topic of someone flying in first or business class, and leaving their spouse in economy (in these stories, usually its the husband in the premium cabin, and the wife in economy). I want to address that topic in this post Ill share my take, and then Im curious to hear how OMAAT readers feel.
Aerotime
APRIL 13, 2025
A penguin which was being transported in the cabin of a Robinson R44 Raven II (registration ZS-RJC) has been, indirectly, blamed for the helicopters crash in South Africa, on January 19, 2025. According to a report issued on April 5, 2025, by the South African civil aviation authority (SACAA) , the helicopter went down due to an unsecured carboard box, in the penguin was being transported, sliding on the cyclic pitch control lever and causing an unexpected roll to the right from which the helico
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.
AV Web
APRIL 2, 2025
Airbus’s sudden postponement of its hydrogen aircraft development program in February set an ominous tone for what has been cited as among the most promising future aviation technologies but that’s all history now. The planemaker announced at its annual forum last week that its plans for its ZEROe concept just got bigger. It unveiled a bigger and more capable airliner with four propellers, whose electric motors are each powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE Four legendary fighter aircraft built by Grumman will be featured prominently among the warbirds gathering and aerial displays during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, taking place July 2127 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 72nd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Associations annual fly-in convention will welcome the Air Legends Foundations impressive quartet of aircraftan F4F-3 Wildcat, F6F Hellcat, F7F Tigercat, and F8F Bearcat.
Simple Flying
APRIL 18, 2025
In a world that continues to become increasingly reliant on technology, the question of whether the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) could ever fully replace the role of a pilot raises the question of whether automation could ever completely transform how pilots work. Our highly trained professionals fly us around the world at 35,000 feet. Could AI already be transforming aviation?
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 16, 2025
Frontier Airlines has just launched a potentially lucrative promotion that can get just about anyone elite status with the airline. Theres not even a need to have elite status with a competing airline, but instead, you just have to be a member of the Southwest Rapid Rewards program. Frontier is obviously doing everything in its power to find more potential customers!
Aerotime
APRIL 16, 2025
Air France announced on April 16, 2025, that it will be launching a new destination in Thailand during the 2025/26 winter season. Starting on November 27, 2025, the French flag carrier will fly nonstop three times per week between its hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Phuket International Airport (HKT). The new service, which is awaiting approval from the Thai government, will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with 472 seats.
Cranky Flier
APRIL 18, 2025
United’s Q1 Saw Good Lead the Way And we are back! It was a strong first three months of 2025 for United Airlines as the carrier saw its best Q1 since prior to the pandemic, earning a $478 million profit on $13.2 billion gross revenue. Its 3.6% pre-tax margin outpaced industry expectations and that’s before accounting for the emotional losses it takes by operating a hub in Newark.
AV Web
APRIL 7, 2025
Saudi Arabia has become the latest country to show interest in a joint U.K., Italy and Japan effort to build a sixth generation fighter within the next 10 years. The Global Combat Air Programme is a three-way split between BAE Systems in the U.K., Leonardo of Italy and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to develop the plane. All would have an equal share and no single country would control the program.
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.
Simple Flying
APRIL 20, 2025
After two crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max , which were fatal for all passengers and crew onboard, the aircraft earned a great deal of criticism. The crashes and subsequent exposure of their underlying causes resulted in public trust in the Boeing brand being diminished. It turned out that many of the issues with the plane stem back to the engine that was chosen for the plane, which was so large that it required unorthodox positioning on the aircraft.
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.
Aerotime
APRIL 13, 2025
In 2024, passenger traffic at European airports rose by 7.4%, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 1.8%, according to newly released data from Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe). While ACI data show that some smaller airports remain 34.5% below their pre-pandemic figures, three airports in North-East Europe, home to the Baltic states, have all overcome this challenge.
Cranky Flier
APRIL 11, 2025
Delta Q1 Earnings Show Profit and a Cautious Outlook Delta was first up to release its Q1 earnings and the carrier posted a $569 million profit on $14 billion in gross revenue. Its total revenue finished up 3.3% over last year, right in line with its revised guidance it released several weeks ago. That is not a high bar to meet. It expects Q2 to fall anywhere between down 2% and up 2% with international and premium flying staying strong, while domestic main cabin bookings slow — this is in
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