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Is Flying in a Plane Safer Than Driving?

Pilot's Life Blog

For many, the thought of flying sparks more fear than getting behind the wheel, even though statistics show otherwise. Is flying in a plane safer than driving? Absolutely. Flying is backed by rigorous safety protocols, highly trained pilots, and advanced technology. As Leopard Aviation, we understand these fears and prepare pilots to ensure every flight is as safe as possible.

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Boom Supersonic one step from first Mach 1 flight after XB-1 completes 11th test

Aerotime

The team at Boom Supersonic are determining whether a 12 th test flight of its XB-1 demonstrator is needed before undertaking its first attempt at breaking the speed barrier. On January 10, 2025, XB-1 reached speeds of Mach 0.95 during a 44-minute flight over the Mojave Desert with Chief Test Pilot Tristan Geppetto Brandenburg at the controls. The 11 th XB-1 test flight also saw the aircraft climb to 29,481 feet as it closes in on supersonic speeds.

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Air Wisconsin Goes It Alone as American Ends Eagle Partnership

Cranky Flier

There are a handful of regional airlines that I’m always surprised to find still in business. There’s Mesa, of course, and yes, GoJet, but one of the biggest surprises of all is Air Wisconsin. And now, it just lost its only regional relationship with no replacement on the horizon. Survival is… going to be a challenge. Air Wisconsin started up flying commuter routes in the 1960s.

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Philippine Mars Flies Back to Sproat Lake

Vintage Aviation News

The Philippine Mars has made its way back to its home base for an engine replacement. The historic aircraft departed Sproat Lake three weeks ago on a journey to its new home at the Pima Air and Space Museum (PASM) in Tucson, Arizona. The planned route included stops in San Francisco and San Diego and an inland leg to an undisclosed desert lake. However, the journey hit a snag when the aircraft made an emergency landing in Patricia Bay on December 15.

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Black Box Data Missing From Final 4 Minutes Before Jeju Air Crash

Simple Flying

South Korean authorities said on Saturday that the black boxes from the tragic December crash of the Jeju Air aircraft had ceased collecting data around four minutes before the incident, marking a startling development in the inquiry into the country's deadliest aviation catastrophe, according to Reuters. The missing data is now complicating the investigation into the crash, which claimed the lives of 179 people and marked the worst aviation tragedy in South Korea's history.

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Smart Skies: How IoT is transforming aircraft maintenance and operations

Aerotime

AeroTime is excited to welcome Christian Charalambous as a guest columnist. A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations plus a masters degree in Blockchain. In his columns, he explores the modern challenges and innovative technologies that are shaping the future of flight.

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Breeze’s Entry Into New Haven Has Been a Bumpy One

Cranky Flier

It was November 2021 when Avelo struck gold. The airline went into the recently-abandoned New Haven Tweed airport along the southern Connecticut coast, and it instantly found strong demand. It has grown to having almost 20 daily departures on peak days, a remarkable feat considering how constrained the airport is. But now, the airport seems to have hit a wall.

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World Only Factory Built Two Seat Messerschmitt BF-109 For Sale By Platinum Fighter Sales

Vintage Aviation News

Platinum Fighter Sales has announced the listing of an extraordinary aircraft: the worlds only factory-built, two-seat Messerschmitt Bf-109 / Hispano HA-1112-M4L Buchon. This ultra-rare airplane represents a unique chapter in aviation history. Photo by Gavin Conroy via Platinum Fighter Sales The Origins of the Buchon By 1942, the Spanish Air Forces fleet of Messerschmitt Bf-109Ds was aging, prompting Spain to license the production of the newer Bf-109G model.

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Jeju Air crash: South Korea investigators find bird feathers, blood in engines 

Aerotime

South Korean authorities have discovered bird feathers and blood in both engines of the Jeju Air aircraft that crashed and killed 179 people on December 29, 2024. On January 16, 2025, Korean investigators announced that feathers were found in one of the engines recovered from the crash scene, as reported by local news outlet MBN. The Korea Aviation Accident Investigation Board confirmed that feathers were also found in the other engine.

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Ethiopian Airlines Adds 19th Asian Destination With New Indian Route

Simple Flying

Ethiopian Airlines is Africa's largest carrier by many metrics, although there's little competition for that title. As of January 16 and subject to change, the Star Alliance member plans passenger flights to 138 airports from its Addis Ababa hub this year.

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Korean Air A380 & 747-8 Retirement Plans: They’re Sticking Around!

One Mile at a Time

Many of us aviation enthusiasts are big fans of the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 , given that these planes are no longer in production, and wont be in passenger service for that much longer. Korean Air is one of two airlines in the world to operate both of these jets (the other is Lufthansa). Up until recently, the carriers plan was to retire Airbus A380s by 2026, and retire Boeing 747s by 2031.

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How to Fly an ILS Approach

Pilot Institute

Even driving a car can be dangerous in foggy weather. So, how do pilots manage to land their aircraft safely and accurately without even being able to see where theyre going? The ILS (Instrument Landing System) uses radio signals to help pilots align the aircraft accurately on their approach to a runway. Lets learn more about this system! Key Takeaways ILS provides precise guidance for safe landings in low visibility.

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Austrian Airlines fits B777-200ER with AeroSHARK technology 

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Austrian Airlines has become the latest carrier from the Lufthansa Group to adopt the aerodynamics-enhancing AeroSHARK technology. The Austrian flag carrier announced on January 14, 2024, that one of its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft (OE-LPC) had flown between Bangkok (BKK) and Vienna (VIE) featuring the specially treated fuel-saving fuselage surfaces. AeroSHARK was developed jointly by Lufthansa Technik, which is the engineering and maintenance arm of airline group, and German chemicals giant BASF.

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Crash Investigators Find Bird Feathers & Blood In Both Engines Of Jeju Air Boeing 737

Simple Flying

South Korean investigators have discovered traces of bird feathers and blood in both engines of the Jeju Air aircraft that crashed in South Korea in December 2024.

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Major Delta Sky Club Access Changes 2025: Coming Soon

One Mile at a Time

In 2023, Delta Air Lines announced plans to make changes to its Sky Club access policies. Were now just a couple of weeks from these policies being implemented, so in this post I want to recap the changes we can expect, as theyll have implications for Delta passengers. Why Delta Sky Club crowding has been such an issue Delta Sky Club crowding has been a pretty common issue for many years.

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Spirit Retires Airbus A319 Fleet

Airline Geeks

In its latest cost-cutting move, ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit has phased out its remaining two Airbus A319 aircraft earlier than planned.

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FAA begins probe after United and Delta jets draw near on runway approach

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun an investigation into a midair incident involving a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER and a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300. According to the US aviation regulator, both aircraft were scheduled to arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) on January 11, 2025, within 23 minutes of each other.

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Boeing 777X Completes Successful Test Flight

Simple Flying

Boeing has resumed the flight test campaign for the 777X after the test fleet was grounded due to an issue that the manufacturer discovered during scheduled maintenance.

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Flying Blue Devalues Award Pricing On Air France-KLM & Partners

One Mile at a Time

Air France-KLM Flying Blue is one of the most useful frequent flyer programs for redeeming miles. Not only does the program have great award pricing for travel on Air France-KLM, but it also has lucrative award pricing for travel on partner airlines. Well, it appears that the Flying Blue program has just rolled out a significant devaluation when it comes to redeeming miles, particularly for travel on Air France-KLM, as flagged by Travel on Points.

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Mokulele Airlines Grounds Fleet Over Maintenance Issue

AV Web

Mokulele Airlines, a key inter-island carrier in Hawaii, grounded its fleet Wednesday amid maintenance concerns. The airline issued a statement writing, “Safety is our top priority, we are temporarily not operating some flights in our fleet for precautionary maintenance inspections. We continue to operate certain flights, and on impacted flights we’re rebooking or otherwise accommodating passengers.

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Boeing delivers 180 fewer commercial aircraft in 2024 after torrid year 

Aerotime

Boeing delivered 180 fewer commercial aircraft in 2024 than 2023 after a torrid year which began with a door plug separating from an Alaska Airline 737-9 midflight. On January 14, 2025, Boeing confirmed that 348 passenger jets were delivered to customers last year including just 57 in the final quarter. In 2023, a total of 528 commercial planes were handed over to operators, with 157 delivered in the final quarter.

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A Look At The Aerial Firefighting Aircraft Used To Fight The LA Fires

Simple Flying

Over recent weeks, multiple wildfires have ravaged several different neighborhoods across the Los Angeles , California, area. Due to powerful winds and severe drought conditions, wildfires have spread rapidly across the Los Angeles area, affecting thousands of residents. According to ABC News, so far, approximately 24 people have died due to the fires.

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Planes of Fame Air Museum to Feature de Havilland DH58 Mosquito at Hangar Talk and Flying Demo

Vintage Aviation News

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Planes of Fame Air Museum invites aviation enthusiasts and families to experience a special Hangar Talk and Flying Demo event, spotlighting the legendary de Havilland DH58 Mosquito. Photo by Britt Dietz The event schedule includes: 9:00 AM : Museum doors open, welcoming visitors to explore the exhibits and prepare for the days activities. 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM : Hangar Talk kicks off, featuring a series of engaging presentations on aviation history, notable

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Three Arrested For Two Fire-Related Drone Incidents

AV Web

Police have arrested three people involved in two drone incidents related to aerial firefighting in Los Angeles. L.A. County Sheriff’s department did not release details of the circumstances of their arrest or whether either of the incidents involved the collision of a drone with a CL-415 waterbomber late last week. The specific charges have also not been released.

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Southwest Airlines pauses hiring, most summer internships to cut costs: CNBC

Aerotime

Southwest Airlines is pausing corporate hiring and promotions and will be suspending most of its summer internships to cut costs and improve profits, CEO Bob Jordan said in a message to employees. Every single dollar matters as we continue to fight to return to excellent financial performance, Jordan said in a memo to employees on January 13, 2025, which was seen by CNBC.

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Up To 13h: Scoot To Begin Its New Longest Non-Stop Boeing 787 Dreamliner Flights

Simple Flying

Scoot is Singapore Airlines' lower-cost unit. It codeshares with its big brother. With a diverse fleet of 55 aircraft comprising Airbus A320ceos, A320neos, A321neos, Boeing 787-8s, 787-9s, and Embraer E190-E2s, Scoot's network focus is quite different.

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Lol: PIA Being Investigated Over “Stupid” Paris Flight Ad

One Mile at a Time

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was recently unbanned from the European Union , with the first route resumption being between Islamabad (ISB) and Paris (CDG). Well, Pakistans government is now reportedly investigating the airline, over what might be one of the most widely seen airline social media posts ever Pakistans Prime Minister calls PIA ad stupid When PIA resumed nonstop flights to Paris, the airline shared an attention grabbing post on social media, depicting a PIA Boeing 777 flying

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The Ercoupe

Plane and Pilot

Many years ago, while working my way through college pumping avgas at the local airport, I discovered that one of our university deans owned a diminutive two-seat, twin-tailed airplanean Ercoupe. He was proud of his little bird, with its unique split sliding canopy, no rudder pedals, and a delightful art deco instrument panel. Long before he purchased his very own Boeing 707, actor John Travolta discovered this economical fun flier and began his remarkable aviation career as a proud owner.

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Qantas flights to South Africa facing delays due to falling SpaceX debris

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Australian airline Qantas has said it is being repeatedly forced to delay its flights operating between Sydney and Johannesburg in South Africa with little notice due to warnings the airline receives about descending debris from Elon Musks SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets re-entering the Earths atmosphere. The delays of up to six hours are being caused due to last-minute changes in coordinates for the location and timing of the re-entry of rockets from Musk’s space technology firm.

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Qantas Airbus A380 Flight To Johannesburg Delayed By Falling SpaceX Rocket Debris

Simple Flying

Qantas has said that its Airbus A380 flights between Sydney, Australia, and Johannesburg, South Africa, have been forcibly delayed because information about rocket debris and re-entries from SpaceX has been changing at the last minute.

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What Is Manifold Pressure?

Pilot Institute

When a pilot transitions from an aircraft with a fixed-pitch propeller to one with a constant-speed propeller, they need to get their head around the manifold pressure gauge, what it does, and how to use it. Any online search will give you a lot of information on manifold pressure, much of it difficult to understand, and some is simply wrong. In this article, well step through manifold pressure starting from the basics and moving through to some interesting advanced knowledge that may save your

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Best Business Class Bedding: Which Airlines Care About Coziness?

One Mile at a Time

I like to cover various aspects of the premium travel experience. For example, Ive shared what I consider to be the worlds best business class airlines , the worlds best business class seats , and the worlds best business class lounges. In this post, I want to take a look at a related but different topic which airlines have the best bedding in business class?

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Lufthansa and Thai Airways expand codeshare to Vietnam and the Philippines  

Aerotime

Lufthansa and Thai Airways International are expanding their existing codeshare program to expand connectivity between Europe and several Asian destinations. The deal will see two cities in Vietnam plus one in the Philippines join the program to be linked by the Thai carrier from its hub in Bangkok. The expansion will see flights between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh (SGN), and Manila (MNL) all continuing to be operated by Thai Airways but carrying an additional LH fligh

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Emirates' High Capacity A380s Don't Have First Class: Here's What They Have Instead

Simple Flying

Of the 123 Airbus A380s that Emirates took delivery of, 15 have a two-class configuration. This configuration has 615 seats: 557 economy class seats spread across both decks and 58 business class seats on the upper deck.

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American Halts CRJ-200 Operations

Airline Geeks

American is slated to become the latest U.S. airline to remove the CRJ-200 from its network. The carrier is planning a regional shake-up later this year.

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American Airlines & Air Wisconsin Cut Ties: No More CRJ-200s?

One Mile at a Time

Back in April 2023, American Airlines and Air Wisconsin launched a new partnership for regional flying. While this was supposed to be a five-year contract, its being discontinued early, after just two years. This has some implications for both companies. Air Wisconsin will stop flying CRJ-200s for American Eagle Each of the big three US carriers have their regional subsidiaries.

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Jeju Air black boxes fail to record final four minutes of flight data before crash

Aerotime

The Jeju Air black boxes aboard a Boeing 737-800 that crashed at Muan International Airport (MWX) on December 29, 2024, failed to record the final minutes of flight data. According to the Yonhap News Agency , the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from the Jeju Air Boeing 737 only captured data up until around four minutes before the plane collided with an airport embankment.