Aerotime
APRIL 28, 2025
Widespread travel chaos is unfolding at airports across the Iberian Peninsula as power networks across Spain and Portugal have failed, bringing both countries to a standstill. Not only is aviation affected, with public transport and transport infrastructure, domestic and commercial customers, and widespread access to the internet all said to be significantly affected by the outage.
Cranky Flier
APRIL 28, 2025
I continue to be confused by Southwest Airlines. This is a company that had a credible start to a plan to modernize the business, then was forced to sell its soul to make more money more quickly, and now… I am at a loss. The airline is preparing for its first modified airplane with extra legroom seating options, but it can’t seem to get its story straight.
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Cranky Flier
APRIL 24, 2025
You know that I love watching the drama between United and American in Chicago, but get ready for a new favorite battle: San Diego. Both Alaska and Southwest appear ready to fight as the new terminal prepares to open. Alaska fired its most recent shot by adding three new routes and increasing frequencies on others. San Diego is a good market. And, importantly, it’s a constrained one.
Simple Flying
APRIL 25, 2025
A Lufthansa Airbus A380 flying from Los Angeles to Munich had to divert to Boston this week after a passenger lost their tablet in the structure of their business class seat. Given the safety concerns surrounding this incident, particularly regarding the potential for the device to overheat, the decision was taken to get the plane on the ground earlier than planned in order for technicians to address the issue.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 27, 2025
On January 29, 2025, we saw the tragic collision of an American Eagle CRJ-700 and Black Hawk helicopter near Washington National Airport (DCA), claiming 67 lives. This was the first fatal commercial aircraft crash in the United States since 2009, so suffice it to say that this made a lot of people uneasy. In the few months since the accident, weve gotten more and more details about what happened.
AV Web
APRIL 24, 2025
Air show legend Rob Holland was killed today when his MXS aerobatic airplane went down at Langley Air Force Base. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I am sharing that Rob Holland lost his life today, 24 April 2025, in an accident at Langley AFB, VA. The cause of the crash is not known at this time, and is under investigation by the FAA, NTSB, and DOD,” a notice on Rob Holland Aerosports’ Facebook page said at about 5 p.m.
Aerotime
APRIL 25, 2025
Korean Air, the national airline of South Korea, has reintroduced its Boeing 747-8i fleet onto the carriers nonstop route from Seoul to Atlanta in the US, making it the longest route flown by a passenger-configured Boeing 747 by distance. The reintroduction of the type onto this particular route for the summer of 2025 sees the airline steal the crown for this accolade from German carrier Lufthansa, which was the holder until April 25, 2025, when the Seoul-based carrier brought its jumbos back to
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One Mile at a Time
APRIL 24, 2025
Some westbound operations for Indian carriers are about to get more complicated Pakistan bans Indian aircraft from its airspace Pakistans government has today decided to close Pakistani airspace to all Indian owned or Indian operated airlines. A NOTAM has been issued by Pakistans Civil Aviation Authority, and the restrictions apply as of 6PM IST today (Thursday, April 24, 2025).
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 24, 2025
Inside every museum, every artifact has a story. At the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum in Lower Township, New Jersey, one Grumman F6F Hellcat has quite the story to tell. From crashing into the Pacific Ocean during WWII and spending 26 years on the bottom of the Pacific, to having a cameo in a 1980s romantic comedy and being displayed in three museums, this is the story of Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat, Bureau Number 66237.
Aerotime
APRIL 24, 2025
Generally speaking, any commercial flight these days that exceeds ten hours (or so) is considered long, or at least certainly long-haul. Some of the longest airline flights operating today exceed even that length, with some lasting anything up to 17 or 18 hours flying time. Yet, as long as these flights may be, they are not even in contention for the accolade of the worlds longest-ever commercial passenger air service in terms of duration.
Cranky Flier
APRIL 29, 2025
Spring break in Hawaii. It sounded glorious, but then again, most of our spring break trips do until we inevitably have to cancel them for one reason or another. I don’t know why, but this time of year seems to be really challenging, though this year spring break was later than usual. And this time, the trip actually happened. I am giving myself a gold star for that.
Simple Flying
APRIL 24, 2025
EVA Air is set to launch non-stop flights from its main hub at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) on October 3rd of this year. The Taiwanese carrier already has a significant presence in the North American market, particularly on the West Coast, and the Texan hub will be its ninth city in the region. Once these flights are added, they will operate three times a week.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 23, 2025
Its not uncommon to see flights overbooked , and in those situations, airlines typically issue denied boarding compensation. Heres an absolutely wild example of how lucrative this can be for passengers, as flagged by PYOK. Delta equipment swap leads to denied boarding goldmine A Reddit user shares the wild details of what happened on a Delta flight on Monday, April 21, 2025, from Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA).
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 24, 2025
On this date in aviation historyApril 24, 1933we mark the 92nd anniversary of the first flight of the Grumman JF Duck. Designed as an amphibious utility aircraft, the JF Duck was ordered by the United States Navy to serve a variety of support roles. Shortly after production began, the design was refined and re-designated as the J2F Duck, although the beloved nickname Duck remained unchanged.
Aerotime
APRIL 25, 2025
A Munich-bound Lufthansa Airbus A380 was diverted to Boston after departing Los Angeles Airport (LAX), due to an electronic tablet jammed in a business class seat. Lufthansa flight LH453 was in the air for around three hours on April 24, 2025, when the flight crew and air traffic control electedto divert it to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Lufthansa told AeroTime that, when the decision was made to divert the A380, registered D-AIMC, the tablet was showing visible signs of deformation
Cranky Flier
APRIL 25, 2025
On this week’s episode, Brian and I butt heads. I’ve been watching Spirit’s network moves, and I see an opportunity for Spirit to cozy up to Sun Country. Brian thinks I’m insane. Come on in and listen for yourself and then decide why Brian is wrong… Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon Listen on Pocket Casts American’s WaywAArd Q1 Fiscal Results American’s Q1 reporting would have made Dennis Green proud — they were what we th
Simple Flying
APRIL 28, 2025
Etihad Airways has revealed a range of exciting details regarding how it plans to configure its incoming Airbus A321LR twinjets. While some passengers have expressed concerns that such narrowbodies will not be able to replicate the luxury of twin-aisle aircraft, particularly when it comes to premium cabins, the UAE flag carrier has looked to allay these fears with lie-flat luxury in business and first class.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 25, 2025
Among the big three US carriers American, Delta, and United theres significant variance in terms of profitability. Delta has long been the most profitable, while American has long been the least profitable. United has been transforming itself in recent years, and went from being in Americans league, to being in Deltas league. Theres often discussion about all the things that Delta does right, and all the things that American does wrong, given their vastly different financial performance.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 25, 2025
The Military Aviation Museum , located in Pungo, Virginia, is set to host an event celebrating the return to flight of its Messerschmitt Me 262 , the worlds first operational jet-powered fighter. Aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike are invited to witness this milestone on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., during a special roll-out and flight demonstration.
Aerotime
APRIL 25, 2025
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has expanded its network of services to destinations in the US for summer 2025 by adding new direct flights between Hong Kong and Dallas, Texas. The addition of Dallas to its network is a strategic move for the carrier, which has made the further strengthening of connectivity between Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and North America a key part of its expansion plans for 2025.
AV Web
APRIL 24, 2025
In a welcomed move from the aviation community, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will not implement a controversial plan to deny medical certifications for incomplete applications. The news came during a listening session on Wednesday, where the agency said it would instead review feedback from stakeholders aimed at improving the pilot medical certification process.
Simple Flying
APRIL 26, 2025
Air India and other Indian carriers are facing operational challenges with the closure of Pakistan's airspace. The nation, which borders India, offers convenient and direct routing to destinations like the United States. Having to deviate from Pakistan will add time and costs to Indian airline operations to the United States, resulting in a deteriorating competitive position for carriers like Air India.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 23, 2025
Weve heard a lot of stories about decreased foreign travel demand to the United States, for a variety of reasons. That information has largely been anecdotal, or has been based on forecasts rather than actual travel data, since theres a gap between when people book tickets and when they actually travel. Furthermore, theres the ability to selectively quote figures to make things look a certain way.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 25, 2025
The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) in Chicago stands as one of the most prestigious science museums not only in the Midwest, but in the United States as a whole. From tractors and automobiles to trains and the German U-boat U-505, the MSI, also known in the past as the Rosenwald Museum, had been host to several aircraft in its collection since the founding of the modern museum in 1933, which was based on The Palace of Fine Arts at the 1893 Columbian Expositions “White City.” Vi
Aerotime
APRIL 25, 2025
Bulgarian ACMI and charter carrier Electra Airways has linked up with Polish tour operator ITAKA to launch a new airline brand called Air 001, with the intention of offering charter flights between Poland and a number of leisure destinations Although it will have its own corporate identity, brand name and livery, the new airline will actually use Electra Airways Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
AV Web
APRIL 24, 2025
A recent survey conducted in the City of Naples and its surrounding Collier County showed overwhelming public support for the Naples Airport and strong opposition to its potential relocation. Commissioned by the Naples Airport Authority and conducted by independent research firm American Pulse, the survey explored public sentiment on a range of issuesincluding the airports impact on quality of life, the local economy, potential relocation, and public services.
Simple Flying
APRIL 25, 2025
In 1969, the United States led the world with giant widebody commercial aircraft as Pan Am became the launch customer for the Boeing 747 Jumbo. The Boeing 747 was enlarged in subsequent variants and proved a massive success both in the domestic US and international export markets. Fast-forward to today, all remaining passenger 747s are in service with foreign airlines, and there are no double-decker or quad-engined aircraft in passenger service with US airlines.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 25, 2025
Last week, I wrote about a lawsuit filed in the United States against Qatar Airways , where a passenger accused a flight attendant of stealing cash from her while inflight. I was skeptical of some aspects of the claims. However, heres another story of a similar situation, as reported by PYOK , where the airline reportedly confirmed that the inflight theft happened.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 24, 2025
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flights (BBMF) pre-season work-up flying is now well underway at RAF Coningsby, as detailed in the RAF Memorial Flight Official Clubs March newsletter. In a special message to Club members on 19th March, Squadron Leader Mark Suggs Sugden, Officer Commanding BBMF, explained that the pause in flying for the BBMFs Merlin-engine fighters had officially been lifted.
Aerotime
APRIL 24, 2025
United Airlines announced on April 24, 2025, that it has become an investor in JetZero, a US startup developing a revolutionary blended wing body (BWB) airliner. The deal, the total amount of which has not been disclosed, also includes a conditional purchase agreement for United Airlines to potentially acquire up to 200 aircraft (100 conditional orders plus 100 options).
AV Web
APRIL 25, 2025
The search for Amelia Earhart has shifted from the South Seas to the wilds of Newfoundland and there’s a total of $25,000 in rewards being offered. Police and the Canadian province’s scrap dealers are urging anyone who has seen the 700 pound bronze sculpture of one of the world’s most famous pilots to report it immediately so it can be returned to its plinth at Harbour Grace.
Simple Flying
APRIL 25, 2025
The Boeing 777-9 is the largest twinjet ever made. With a length exceeding 250 ft (76 m) and wings so big that the tips fold to fit into existing ICAO Code E gates. Therefore, it must have a lot of power to lift it up in the air, and the General Electric GE9X is the solution. This is the largest, most powerful, and most advanced turbofan engine to be offered on the commercial market yet.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 26, 2025
The Boeing 787 is known for its dimmable windows, rather than traditional window shades. There are a variety of reasons I dont like these, like the crew being able to control them, the dimmers not fully blocking out light, and more. Well, heres yet another reason not to like these, as flagged by PYOK. Dreamliner window dimmers malfunction on long haul flight A traveler has posted to the British Airways Complaints Advice Facebook group (which thats interesting in its own right) to share a recent
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 23, 2025
On this date in aviation historyApril 23, 1956we mark the 69th anniversary of the first flight of the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster. This massive aircraft was developed in response to the United States Air Forces SS402L requirement, which called for a Logistic Carrier Support System. Designed for strategic airlift operations, the C-133 would go on to complement the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, which had already established itself in the tactical airlift role.
Aerotime
APRIL 23, 2025
Air India is reportedly considering the potential acquisition of several Boeing 737 Max narrowbody airplanes, which remain undelivered to Chinese-based airlines amid ongoing tensions between the US Government and China. The carrier joins the queue of several airlines that have their own Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on order but are vying to jump the queue and acquire aircraft earlier than they would otherwise receive their own aircraft.
AV Web
APRIL 23, 2025
Earlier this week, The U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) issued a dark warning to airmen and former service members. The office cautioned against foreign intelligence entities using a phony recruitment scheme to trick unsuspecting veterans and current service members. Special Agent Lee Russ executive director of AFOSI Office of Special Projects, said, These arent just job offers, theyre intelligence operations in disguise.
Simple Flying
APRIL 27, 2025
Earlier this month, Latvian flag carrier airBaltic announced that Chief Executive Officer Martin Gauss had stepped down from his position following a meeting where " the Supervisory Board decided on changes to the company's Management Board." This brought an end to Gauss's 13.5-year tenure as CEO, which began in November 2011. He had previously been the CEO of Malev Hungarian Airlines.
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