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 Airlines 251

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.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Omans low-cost carrier SalamAir says it has placed a formal request with multiple aircraft leasing companies to acquire 10 Airbus A320 aircraft. On February 20, 2025, the nine-year old carrier said that in the face of increasing passenger demand there was a need to grow its fleet over the next three years. SalamAir predicts that by adding the additional Airbus A320 aircraft the airline can meet its growth targets for the coming five-year period. “Our return to our Low-Fare approach has bee

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This morning, Delta Air Lines shared that the last of the 21 passengers injured in Delta Connection Flight 4819 had been released from the hospital. Leadership of the Atlanta-based carrier has confirmed that it will continue communicating with those affected by the impact of the Endeavor Air CRJ900-operated flight on Monday.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Moroccan flag carrier and Oneworld alliance member Royal Air Maroc has announced the launch of a new direct service from London-Stansted Airport (STN) to Casablanca (CMN) for the summer of 2025. The addition of London-Stansted to its network brings the total number of airports in the greater London area served by the carrier to three, joining both London-Heathrow (LHR) and London-Gatwick (LGW) on its route network.

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Airline Airlines 159

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Throughout the history of American diplomacy, the countrys leaders have been using Boeing airplanes for their transportation needs. The newly elected president will continue cooperation with the manufacturer. However, the 747-200 will be replaced with the 747-8. As a result, it will be involved in the Air Force One presidential program.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Air New Zealands underlying profits for the first half of its 2025 financial year fell as the airline continued to grapple with suppressed demand, other economic factors, and engine issues affecting a significant proportion of its mainline fleet. The Auckland-based carrier saw its earnings before tax fall to NZ$155 million ($88 mn) for the six months until December 31, 2024.

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Jet Airline Airlines 159

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has taken a significant step closer to a $2 billion takeover of rival Irish lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). Following a shareholder vote on February 19, 2025, NAC announced that over 85% had backed the transaction for the Dubai-based lessor to acquire 100% of the company. While the multi-billion-dollar deal still requires regulatory approval, it is expected that the acquisition will be finalized within the coming months.

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Airline Airlines 159

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Have you ever wondered how much airlines spend on the meals they serve inflight? Obviously this information isnt typically made public, and theres also some variance. However, theres an interesting discussion going on online, and it might explain why inflight meals sometimes arent great, even in premium cabins. First & business class catering budgets are lower than youd think Theres a discussion in the Lufthansa forum on FlyerTalk, about catering budgets at Lufthansa Group.

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Airline Airlines Airplanes 87

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Two people have died after a Cessna 172S and Lancair 360 MK II collided midair over Marana Regional Airport, near Tucson in Arizona. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that there were two people aboard the Cessna and Lancair aircraft when the crash occurred at around 08.25 on February 19, 2025. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) later confirmed that the single-engine planes collided while upwind of runway 12. “The Cessna landed uneventfully; the Lancair impacted te

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Aviation News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Aircraft also confirmed as the most delivered twin-engine jet for the fifth consecutive year Numbers were released during GAMAs State of the Industry press.

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Jet 95

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Latvian-based carrier airBaltic has become the first European airline to introduce SpaceXs Starlink in-flight internet onboard on one of its Airbus A220-300 fleet. On February 20, 2025, the airline invited AeroTime on a dedicated test flight to try out the new in-flight service firsthand. This article was written and published while flying approximately 32,800 feet in the air – 10 kilometers above the ground.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The United States sees more private aviation flights than any other country in the world. Nearly 65% of all private jets are registered in the US, and major airports nationwide record tens of thousands of private aviation flights each year.

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Jet 95

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Students at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical Universitys Worldwide Campus can now count themselves among the elite few to have degree programs recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society. Known as one of the premier professional bodies dedicated to aerospace and aviation, the Royal Aeronautical Society has approved 15 EmbryRiddle degree programs, including bachelors and masters degree options from all three Worldwide Campus colleges.

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Pilot 130

Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

American plans to relaunch its longest regularly scheduled domestic service in October 2025 following a four-year pause.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Passengers onboard Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 have been offered $30,000 each following the crash landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday. The Endeavor Air CRJ900 has now been removed from Toronto's Runway 23 as operations at the airport normalize following the crash and a spell of bad weather.

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Aviation News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

766 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues 69.2 billion; EBIT Adjusted 5.4 billion EBIT (reported) 5.3 billion; EPS (reported) 5.36 Free cash flow.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In first and business class on long haul flights, its common to receive an amenity kit upon boarding. This is typically some sort of a pouch containing some number of items, ranging from a dental kit, to eyeshades, to toiletries. As is the case with most things that airlines offer, the quality can vary significantly. I want to talk about that in a bit more detail in this post, as Im curious to hear how OMAAT readers feel about them.

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Airline Airlines 81

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

According to the US Department of Transportation, ~ 77 million passengers flew between the US and Europe in the 12 months to November 2024. More than three in 10 of the country's international passengers flew to/from the continent. Some 37 carriers operated 500+ routes and 340+ airport pairs. They filled an average of 83% of the seats for sale.

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Airline Airlines 73

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Reader Daniel asked me a question that I find to be super interesting, but I dont have the answer. As I always say, the OMAAT community collectively knows just about everything about the travel space, so Im opening this up to yall, because Im curious to know the answer as well! Why does an NYC restaurant have JAL catering carts? Let me just copy and paste the question that I was asked: I walk from my office on Lexington Ave in New York along E52 street to the subway every evening and pass by a s

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Airline Airlines Airplanes 69

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

JetBlue has taken several business decisions lately to restructure its operations in an attempt to improve its balance sheet. These include retiring old planes as well as reorganizing its network. There was also an attempt to merge with Spirit Airlines, which never saw the light of day, and a court order ending its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines, all of which impacted the carriers finances.

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Airline Airlines 64

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

PRESS RELEASE Following winter maintenance of 2 Seat Spitfire MT818 / G-AIDN, the team at flyaspitfire.com have decided to apply a brand new livery ready for the 2025 season. (Vintage Aviation News previously covered the operation in articles HERE and HERE.) With one T9 Spitfire MJ627, carrying colors of 441 (Silver Fox) Sqn Royal Canadian Airforce and another, TE308 flying in the distinctive colors of Royal Australian Airforce 457 (Grey Nurse) Sqn it was decided that another airframe recognizin

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Pilot 69

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Airbus has confirmed in its full-year results presentation that it is continuing to face logistical and supply chain issues involving Spirit AeroSystems. These are having knock-on effects concerning the production of certain aircraft types, and, most notably, will delay the entry into service of the Airbus A350F. Nonetheless, the European planemaker's outlook on the whole is remaining largely positive.

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Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has authorized Spirit Airlines plan to exit bankruptcy.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Gulfstream G700 and G800 are the two ultra-long-range business jets from the popular G650 family of business jets. Powered by two Rolls-Royce Pearl turbofan engines, the two jets can achieve up to 8,000 nautical miles of operational range. Gulfstream Aerospace launched the G650 program in 2008. The G650 remained the company's largest and fastest business jet until surpassed by the G700 in 2019.

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Jet 71

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In early 2023, Latvias airBaltic announced plans to introduce free, high speed Wi-Fi throughout its fleet. Theres now a major update just over two years after the announcement, the first aircraft is taking off with this service, and its also the first commercial jet of a European airline to feature Starlink. airBaltic begins free Starlink Wi-Fi rollout airBaltic plans to equip its entire Airbus A220-300 fleet with SpaceXs Starlink internet connectivity system.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Back in 2021, it was announced that the German military had intentions of purchasing five P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft from Boeing. The deal was signed shortly after and Germany would go on to further increase its orders for the militarized 737 variant, now expecting eight airframes.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In November 2024, Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection , after billions of dollars of losses since the start of the pandemic, plus a failed takeover by JetBlue. We knew that the airline was planning on a quick bankruptcy process, and the carrier is now getting ready to emerge from bankruptcy. What I cant wrap my head around is what the companys plan is, exactly.

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Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Breeze is expanding again, this time with a new point on its route map. The airline, which began service in 2021, operates to nearly 70 cities in 31 states.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The network of Capital One Lounges is expanding, with the opening of the new Capital One Lounge Las Vegas (LAS). This mark the fourth location in Capital Ones lounge collection, complementing existing outposts in Dallas (DFW) , Denver (DEN) , and Washington (IAD). On top of that, theres the new Capital One Landing concept , with the first location having recently opened in Washington (DCA).

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Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Biffle called the ongoing transition away from jet bridges a huge cost savings opportunity as the airline looks to increase aircraft utilization on peak days.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The F-22 Raptor is powered by two RTX Corporation's Pratt & Whitney F119 afterburning turbofan engines, so their maintenance and sustainment are key. Pratt & Whitney has been working on making the F119s smarter with real-time data monitoring, software improvements and potentially additive manufacturing. The improvements being made on the F119 can quickly transfer to other Pratt & Whitney jet enginesnot just the F-35s F135.

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Jet 59

Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The airline has also announced further expansion, with a new addition to its fleet: carrier's first-ever narrowbody jet.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In the heart of downtown Phoenix, a unique establishment named "Carry On" offers patrons an immersive journey back to the golden age of air travel. This 1970s airplane-inspired cocktail bar provides a 90-minute experience that combines meticulously crafted vintage ambiance with modern mixology. Located at 2 N Central Ave, Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Carry On has quickly become a must-visit destination for those seeking a nostalgic yet novel night out.

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Flexair

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

San Diego International Airport stands as a testament to American innovation in aviation. As the busiest single-runway airport in the airport in the United States, it has evolved from a modest airfield built on reclaimed land to a world-class commercial airport that handles million passengers each year. In this post, we explore the rich history, unique operational challenges, and ambitious future plans of this iconic facilityan airport that many consider one of the busiest and most innovative in

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

On February 19th, 2025, the United States aviation sector called for robust emergency funding to be approved by Congress for continued research into advanced air traffic control technologies. Furthermore, industry representatives have called for an increased air traffic control staffing effort in the wake of a series of deadly crashes that have resulted in increased concern over how air traffic control towers operate in America today.

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AOPA

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Texas Aircraft Manufacturing said it is conducting development flights with two prototypes of its Stallion, a four-place high wing special light sport aircraft that the company plans to produce in collaboration with Brazilian aircraft maker Inpaer.

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