Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
South Korea is set to completely rebuild its aviation safety system after recent aviation accidents in the country, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) announced. On February 4, 2025, MOLIT revealed plans to create an Aviation Safety Innovation Committee, which will include around 20 private experts aimed at improving safety in the aviation industry.
Cranky Flier
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
For three years now, Frontier and Spirit have been trying to merge. Oh sure, there was that little distraction when Spirit ditched Frontier for JetBlue, but the love never stopped burning in the background. It sounds like talks started to heat up again recently, but now, it has gone cold once again because they can’t agree on what Spirit is worth.
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Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Delta has offered $30,000 to each one of the 76 passengers aboard Endeavor flight 4819 that crashed while landing in Toronto.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
A Bombardier CRJ900 , operated by Endeavor Air , under the Delta Connection brand, crashed upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on Monday. The incident, which resulted in the fuselage flipping upside down, occurred amid harsh wintry weather conditions.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
EVA Air has just unveiled details of its new premium economy, which will debut on the carriers Boeing 787s, as flagged by Sean Cudahy. EVA Air Boeing 787s finally getting premium economy In recent years, weve seen premium economy become increasingly popular with both airlines and air travelers. This is happening as economy keeps getting less comfortable, while business class gets more comfortable, and some passengers are looking for something in the middle.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final airworthiness directive (AD) requiring the replacement of rudders on specific Piper series aircraft. The AD, effective March 20, 2025, addresses safety concerns stemming from reports of rudder failures due to fatigue and corrosion in rudder posts made from 1025 carbon steel. Under the new requirements, these components must be replaced with more durable 4130N low-alloy steel rudders.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Air India and Germanys Lufthansa Group have agreed to build on their longstanding codeshare partnership which intends to boost flight options and connectivity for travelers between the Indian Subcontinent and Europe. The expansion, which will also see the Indian national carrier enter into a new codeshare agreement with Austrian Airlines, will include the broadening of existing codeshare agreements between the carrier with both Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS).
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Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Southwest has never involuntarily furloughed or laid off workers in its 53-year history, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Boeing has faced quite a few setbacks in recent years. The American aircraft manufacturer is facing some highly publicized quality control issues with its Boeing 737 Max , and is taking steep financial losses as production and deliveries remain down compared to European rival Airbus. However, things seem to be looking up for the aerospace firm. The Virginia-based company has resumed test flights of its new Boeing 777x aircraft , which promises to be a replacement for some of today's less fuel-ef
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
In early 2022, Delta Air Lines took delivery of its first Airbus A321neo. The airline has 155 of these planes on order, which will be delivered through 2027. The airline has been taking delivery of these jets quickly, and Deltas A321neo fleet is now approaching 70 aircraft. This is a great addition to Deltas fleet the A321neo has fantastic range and economics, and Delta offers a good passenger experience onboard, including a new first class seat.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The Navy Wings engineering team has kicked off the year with meticulous attention to maintaining the Fairey Swordfish W5856, the worlds oldest surviving airworthy example of this iconic aircraft. Their efforts are focused on addressing minor issues and ensuring the Swordfish remains in pristine flying condition. Recently, the engineers identified deterioration in a critical component of the aircraft’s start-up procedure.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Air Canada has cut its flight capacity at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) as a result of winter storms in eastern Canada and the recent Delta Air Lines DL4819 crash. On February 18, 2025, Air Canada provided an operational update , stating that that recent severe winter storm activity and the Delta DL4819 accident has created extremely challenging conditions for airlines in Eastern Canada.
Cranky Flier
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
While Delta keeps humming along and United surges ahead, American remains in a funk. It is still trying to figure out what it wants to be after throwing previous Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja’s strategy out the window last year. Now it is reshuffling its ranks to try and create a commercial organization that is more focused on the premium experience that its competitors long-ago embraced.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Sam Lilley posthumously received the title of captain, PSA Airlines said Sunday. He was one of the four airline crew members killed on board flight 5342.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
At the latest National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) press conference, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy shared the NTSBs latest, best recollection of events before the mid air collision of American Airlines Flight 5342 with a Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk. It appears a key air traffic transmission was blocked by an attempt by the Black Hawk to reply.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Etihad Airways has just reported its financial results for 2024, which are the carriers best results in history. I imagine this only increases the companys odds of finally having an IPO , as that has been under consideration for quite some time. Impressive Etihad financial results for 2024 Etihad Airways has reported its fiscal year 2024 results, and theyre solid across the board.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Kevin Lacey, the popular star of the Discovery reality series Airplane Repo died Feb. 14 according to social media posts from his family. “Kevin left us on February 14, 2025 after a brave fight [against] incurable cancer,” a Facebook post said. “We ask that you share your stories and your pictures as we celebrate his life and the huge contribution he made to the world of aviation.” Airplane Repo concentrated on the repossession activities of Lacey’s Texas Air Fleet
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Bahamasair, the state-owned airline of the Bahamas, is reportedly considering a potential order for Airbus A220 narrowbody aircraft as the carrier mulls a replacement for its aging jet fleet of four Boeing 737-700s. The airline would also use the new aircraft to expand into new markets and develop its footprint across the Caribbean region, according to the airlines CEO.
Cranky Flier
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Seems like this is turning into Washington Week here on the blog. This time, however, it’s Dulles that gets some love. United’s Washington/Dulles hub has always been something of a red-headed stepchild. It has long seemed unloved, and we’ve all heard calls to shut it down over the years, but those calls are misguided and really always have been.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
There has never been a more exciting time to get into flight simulation. The overwhelming variety of options might leave you wondering: “ Where do I even begin?! “ We get it. That’s why we created this step-by-step guide to home flight simulation. Whether youre new to flight simulation or youve been away from it for a while, we will get you (virtually) flying in no time.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
The last few years have been a mixed bag for the Airbus A380, with some operators keeping their faith in the double-decker quadjet while others have withdrawn the 'superjumbo' from service altogether. One carrier where the A380 is set to enjoy a longer operational life than initially expected is Korean Air, which now plans to operate the type long after the aircraft's initially planned retirement date in 2026.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Among the big three US carriers, theres a growing profitability gap. Delta has long been the most profitable US carrier, though what has changed is that United has been catching up with Delta , while American has been falling further behind. For years, American was headed down the wrong path, as part of the vision of Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja, who has since been fired.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
The scope being used by the controller working both the American Eagle flight and Army Blackhawk helicopter that collided Thursday in Washington, D.C. showed the helicopter about 125 feet lower than the CRJ700 it met over the Potomac River. At a press briefing on Saturday, NTSB member Todd Inman said the flight data recorder and ADS-B data put the regional jet at 325 feet AGL at the point of impact, plus or minus 25 feet while the controller’s console showed the helicopter at 200 feet, the
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
In 2024, Magma Aviation, the innovative air cargo solutions company, made significant progress. With its strategic hubs in Europe and expansions in Dubai and Dublin, Magma Aviation is well-positioned to make substantial improvements in operational efficiency and market coverage. Last year, Magma Aviation signed a multi-year contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) for freighter handling at Liege Airport (LGG) with the aim of enhancing handling capabilities.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Later this year, Delta and Southwest will be left as the only two remaining airlines regularly serving the North Texas airport.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Last year, we reported on the incredible discovery of the identity behind the National Air and Space Museum’s Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6/R3, which was being restored for display in the museum’s upcoming Jay I. Kislak WWII in the Air gallery, to be inside the museum’s National Mall location in downtown Washington, D.C. Now, we can state that for the first time since 1944, the aircraft assigned the German Werknummer 160756 now wears the historic scheme of Jagdgeschwader 4 (JG 4), w
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Only one Boeing 767-300the non-Extended Range variantremains operational, but not for long. Aeroroutes informationas shown in Cirium Diio, OAG , etc.shows that the Asiana aircraft will carry its last passengers on March 29 , the last day of the northern aviation winter season based on IATA slot seasons. However, examples abound of where a planned retirement is extended, which is good if you think about it.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Weve had reason to believe that Southwest Airlines would shortly be making a big announcement , and we now have the details of what it is. Southwest Airlines plans corporate & leadership layoffs Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan has just announced internally that the company will be laying off many employees, including those working in corporate and leadership positions.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
The NTSB has declined to confirm statements by Sen. Ted Cruz that the crew of an Army Blackhawk helicopter had the aircraft’s ADS-B Out transmitter “turned off” when it was in a collision with a PSA CRJ700 at Reagan National Airport in late January. The NTSB said in a media update on Saturday that it has recovered all the big pieces of wreckage from both aircraft and “retrieved additional avionics” from the Blackhawk but it’s still not discussing the status of
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Critical data that could piece together the final movements of a Black Hawk helicopter before it crashed with an American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 in Washington DC are contained within the submerged wreckage, according to the National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB). On February 4, 2024, the NTSB confirmed that the US Army Black Hawk was at 300 feet (rounded to the nearest 100 feet) at the time of the collision but additional information to verify data points from the helicopter was needed.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Dubai-based carrier Emirates could see its first Boeing 777X deliveries delayed for another one to two years, per a recent report.
Cranky Flier
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
How the Airbus A321XLR is changing the air map of the world – CNN This is the most common question when talking about the A321XLR… will it really open up new routes? My thought is that it might eventually, but that won’t be the first thing it does. Read Ned’s debut article for CNN for more. 18 Airlines Using Apple AirTag Data to Find Lost Luggage – CondNast Traveler AirTags are finally getting useful for lost luggage now that airlines are starting to work with Apple
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Amid an ongoing air traffic controller (ATC) shortage in the US, a new report uncovered staffing numbers at an overwhelming majority of facilities are below the recommendations determined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA). The situation is so dire that at least a quarter of the workforce at some locations is reportedly missing.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
There are several ways to earn World of Hyatt free night award awards. In this post, I want to talk about one of the often overlooked ways to earn Hyatt free nights, which is with World of Hyatts ongoing Brand Explorer promotion. This offers World of Hyatt members the opportunity to earn free night awards for exploring Hyatts portfolio. Given the huge brand inflation that Hyatt has seen in recent years, this can potentially offer up to six free night awards, and counting.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) union is reporting that hundreds of FAA employees have been fired in the wake of action from the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The list includes primarily probationary workers who have been in their positions for less than a year. The union claims that is because probationary employees are less protected than their more experienced colleagues.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
French aerospace giant Safran has secured certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its ENGINeUS 100 electric motor. The ENGINeUS 100 electric motor is capable of powering small regional transport aircraft with up to 19 passengers, with the potential to usher in a new era of commercial air mobility. It is the first time that an electric motor of its size and capability has been approved by EASA, requiring 1,500 hours of certification tests and more than 100 flight hours o
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The Boeing 737-900ER will become Sun Countrys largest aircraft type, with a longer range than the smaller 737-800 variant.
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