Aerotime

MAY 16, 2025

US Republican Senator Ted Budd, from North Carolina, has introduced a bill that, if approved, would considerably expand the market for commercial supersonic flight in the US. The proposed new piece of legislation, registered as S.1759 , but referred to also as SAM (Supersonic Aviation Modernization) Act, would make it possible to operatecivil supersonic flights within US airspace, under certain conditions.

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Jet Aviation Technology Airlines Airline 313

One Mile at a Time

MAY 17, 2025

VASAviation has just covered a recent close call at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is just another example of the extent to which our air traffic control system needs reform. American jet takes off as United jet taxies on runway This incident happened at around 12:30AM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at LaGuardia Airport. It involves two aircraft: United flight UA2657, operated by a mainline Boeing 737-800, had just completed a flight from Houston (IAH), and was taxiing to the gate American Ea

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Runway Air Traffic Control Clearance Jet 130

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, legacy airlines in the United States have begun to expand their global networks to include more secondary destinations that cater to point-to-point travelers. Delta Air Lines , one of the largest carriers in the United States and the market's leader in terms of profitability, is no exception. It has continued to expand its schedule with more services to smaller markets in Europe that have historically not enjoyed nonstop flights.

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Airlines Airline 122

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

A group of lawmakers in Congress is putting forward a bill that would undo much of the more than 50-year-old rule banning most supersonic flight over U.S. land. The Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act, introduced Wednesday by Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina and Representative Troy Nehls of Texas, would instruct the FAA to revise a 1973 statute prohibiting nonmilitary air travel that exceeds Mach 1 over land.

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Lift Approach Jet Airlines 121

Cranky Flier

MAY 16, 2025

Delta Moves the Deck Chairs Around Everything you knew about flying on Delta is changing — except really nothing is changing at all– yet. If you read Delta’s release , you’d see lots of words about a journey to “Discover Delta’s new Travel Experiences,” but if the airline were being really honest, it might read: “Discover Delta’s new Travel Experiences which are Delta’s old Travel Experiences with new names created by consultants.”

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Aerotime

MAY 14, 2025

Australia marked a milestone this week when it received nearly two million litres of unblended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), the largest commercial importation of SAF it had ever received. The fuel was imported by Australian petroleum company Ampol from Malaysia to its facility in Kurnell, New South Wales on May 7, 2025. The SAF is currently being blended with conventional aviation fuel before testing and certification so that it can be distributed into the supply chain of Sydney Kingsford Sm

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 15, 2025

The Aviation Herald reports on some findings that have just been released regarding a Lufthansa incident from some time ago. The details are kind of shocking. Lufthansa pilot became incapacitated while alone in flight deck On February 17, 2024, a Lufthansa Airbus A321 with 205 people onboard operated flight LH1140 from Frankfurt (FRA) to Seville (SVQ), and had to divert to Madrid (MAD).

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 14, 2025

The sight of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Lancaster, PA474, soaring through the skies for the National VE Day 80 commemorations was a testament to the dedication and skill of the team behind its restoration. While the aircrafts return to flight is widely celebrated, the behind-the-scenes efforts by BBMF engineers to ensure its readiness for this significant milestone are less well known.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 17, 2025

Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) reports show many ways to get something simple wrong. Here youll see how creative errors can sneak in and deprive pilots of the fuel that keeps us airborne. Flight Planning A pilot encountered 32-35 knot headwinds at cruise. At 2.5 hours airborne, they decided to land for fuel because only 8 gallons remained. Fifteen minutes later, the engine failed.

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Aerotime

MAY 16, 2025

On May 15, 2025, Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) posted its highest-ever annual profit figures in the companys 53 years under its current name. The Singapore-Changi Airport (SIN) based carrier airline group recorded a net profit of US$2.78 billion, representing an increase of3.9% higher over the previous year. This is despite the airline recording an increase in overall competition on key routes and decreasing yields as a result.

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Cargo Airlines Airline Lift 282

One Mile at a Time

MAY 17, 2025

Marriott Bonvoy has made a subtle but significant change to its terms & conditions, as flagged by View from the Wing. I suspect this wont have many practical implications, but its worth covering nonetheless, in terms of managing expectations. Marriott no longer promises suite upgrades if available Historically, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum members and above have (at least in theory) been entitled to upgrades to the best available rooms at check-in, up to standard suites.

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Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

Uganda Airlines expanded its international route network by launching its first-ever direct nonstop flights from Entebbe (EBB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on May 18, 2025. The route is served by Uganda Airlines Airbus A330-800 widebody aircraft, making Gatwick one of the few airports worldwide to welcome this rare aircraft type. In fact, the Ugandan carrier will be the first airline to operate the A330-800 at Gatwick.

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Airlines Airline 124

Cranky Flier

MAY 20, 2025

Spirit is an airline looking for a network identity. It used to be that Spirit was the ultra low cost carrier (ULCC) with frequent service in large markets. It was the ultimate spill carrier. But times have changed, and Spirit has been looking for a new way to get an edge. It is now looking to a very unlikely partner… Essential Air Service (EAS)-provider Contour.

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Airplanes Airlines Airline Jet 130

Flying Magazine

MAY 19, 2025

A massive federal spending bill heading to vote this week includes $12.5 billion in airport and air traffic control infrastructure projects over the next four years. The national budget for the 2025 fiscal year, titled the Big Beautiful Bill, was approved by the House Budget Committee in a rare weekend vote on Sunday night. It is expected to be put to vote on the House floor by the end of this week.

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Aerotime

MAY 16, 2025

German startup Evia Aero is moving ahead with its plans to launch a sustainable regional airline in Europe using zero-emissions aircraft. Evia Aera has closed a deal to acquire six Beech 1900D-HE aircraft, retrofitted to use a hydrogen-electric propulsion system developed by Australian firm Stralis Aircraft. These aircraft will be able to carry up to 15 passengers for distances of up to 432 nautical miles (800 km) and at speeds of some 270 knots (500 km/h).

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Knot Airlines Airline 287

One Mile at a Time

MAY 17, 2025

With the number of people who travel by air, sometimes things are bound to go wrong. However, this is still really strange (thanks to Daniel for flagging this) Woman accidentally flies as someone else BBC journalist Catherine Snowdon has written about a bizarre incident she faced on April 23, 2025, when flying from London (LHR) to Madrid (MAD). Specifically, she was on the 10:50AM flight that day, which was Iberia IB714, though she booked it as a codeshare through British Airways.

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Airlines Airline 109

Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2025

Etihad Airways has placed an order for 28 Boeing widebody aircraft in a deal that totals nearly $14.5 billion with both the plane manufacturer and engine supplier, GE Aerospace.

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Cranky Flier

MAY 19, 2025

Delta has been teasing that it would have some sort of “Basic Business” unbundled offering for a long time. We expected to see it at the airline’s last investor day, but that didn’t happen. Apparently the airline wasn’t ready. But now… it still hasn’t happened. But Delta has reorganized its fare brands in a way that sets the stage for an eventual Basic product in all cabins.

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Airlines Airline 130

AV Web

MAY 15, 2025

On Wednesday lawmakers introduced the Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Acta new bill to overturn the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAAs) 52-year ban of civil supersonic flight over U.S. land. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and Aviation Subcommittee Chair Troy Nehls (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan legislation, which calls on the FAA to update or issue new regulations within one year, allowing civil aircraft to exceed Mach 1 speedsso long as the sonic boom does not reach the ground.

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Aerotime

MAY 18, 2025

Two Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft clipped their wings at Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) airport on May 17, 2025, as they prepared to depart for their respective destinations. Flights AS1190 and AS1094, bound for Orange County and Sacramento, respectively, were being pushed away from the gate simultaneously by ground service vehicles when their wings collided.

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Airlines Airline 285

One Mile at a Time

MAY 15, 2025

Singapore Airlines has just reported its results for the 2024-2025 financial year , and theyre good, though the airline notes the uncertainty that the current environment is causing. Employees are also being rewarded with huge bonuses. Details of Singapore Airlines strong financial results Singapore Airlines reported its results for the past financial year, which ended on March 31, 2025.

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Airlines Airline Cargo 119

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2025

Spirit Airlines has reduced its flight numbers by 25% during peak summer months, which are considered the most lucrative period for carriers across the world. According to the aviation analytics company Cirium , the low-cost airline will operate 59,304 flights from June 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025, a notable decrease from 80,003 flights during the same period last year.

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Airlines Airline 111

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

Charlotte, North Carolina, is introducing app-based drone delivery of food, beverages, medicine, and other items weighing 5 pounds or less within 30 minutes. Food delivery platform DoorDash and partner Wing, the drone delivery arm of Google parent Alphabet, on Wednesday launched the citys first such service, delivering to the doorstep of residents living within 4 miles of The Arboretum Shopping Center.

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Knot Approach Lift Pilot 101

AV Web

MAY 17, 2025

A pilot in Powell River, British Columbia encountered the very definition of a close call a couple of weeks ago while on short final for the airport there. As he approached the threshold in his Cessna 172, another 172 descended in front of him, missing a collision by not very many feet. The pilot hit the gas and overflew the other Cessna as his passenger recorded it all.

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Threshold Pilot Approach 101

Aerotime

MAY 18, 2025

Turkish interests in the growing Indian commercial aviation industry have been seriously impacted as a result of the recent fighting between India and Pakistan. The continued activity of several Turkish aviation firms in India is being put into question after Turkey appeared to side with Pakistan at the height of the conflict. Celebi Airport Services India, the local subsidiary of the Turkish firm of the same name, had its security clearance revoked on May 15, 2025, which means it will have to s

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Airlines Airline Clearance 276

One Mile at a Time

MAY 14, 2025

Im not sure what to think of this, exactly, though I cant imagine itll be good for labor relations Protesting United flight attendants reportedly in trouble Yesterday, United had a media event in Brooklyn, to celebrate the launch of its new Polaris business class product. Prior to executives at the airline taking the stage, roughly a dozen flight attendants stormed into the event, walked around in front of the stage holding signs, and screamed.

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Drag Airlines Airline 115

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

Denver International Airport (DEN) has big ambitions of turning into one of the largest and most important hubs for commercial aviation in the United States. Long used as a hub for commercial air traffic between regional destinations in the Mountain West and other cities across the country, Denver International is now turning its sights towards international expansion.

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Airline Airlines 114

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2025

Within the aviation community, Vero Beach, Florida, is most well known for being the site of Piper Aircrafts manufacturing and business operations. While Vero Beach Regional Airport (KVRB) has been home for the well-regarded aircraft airframer for more than six decades, it also serves as the gateway for tourists from the U.S. and beyond who are looking for fun in the sun in a quieter locale than many other Florida vacation destinations.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 16, 2025

In the world of vintage aircraft restoration, few endeavors are as ambitiousor as inspiringas bringing a long-abandoned bomber back to life. Such is the case with Consolidated LB.30 Liberator II AL557 , a rare Royal Air Force version of the Consolidated B-24, now undergoing a full restoration to airworthy condition under the direction of Eric Miller and his team at Project Warbird in Easley, South Carolina.

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Aerotime

MAY 19, 2025

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has reported a profit after tax of 1.61 billion for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, representing a drop of 16% compared to the previous fiscal year, when it posted a 1.92 billion profit. The airline attributed the profit drop to pricing pressure, which has led to average fares being 7% lower compared to the preceding year. A modest increase in ancillary revenue (+1%) has not been enough to offset the lower ticket prices.

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Airlines Airline 290

One Mile at a Time

MAY 14, 2025

Yesterday, American Airlines announced plans to improve service in economy on some flights. Specifically, the airline will be restoring a second drink service in economy on domestic flights of over 1,500 miles, and will be restoring a pre-dinner drink service in economy on long haul international flights departing before 9:01PM. Yay right? Well, not so fast.

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Airlines Airline 110

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2025

United States aviation safety regulators have proposed temporary limits on flights to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), amid continued operational struggles. The proposed restrictions would see no more than 28 arrivals per hour at the facility, in an attempt to eliminate delays following multiple weeks of radar and radio outages that have wreaked havoc on the airport's operations.

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Airline Airlines 104

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

Question: Is there a difference between a Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) and Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)? I hear the terms being used interchangeably. Answer: According to the FAA, the AFM is the legally required document for a particular aircraft, while a Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) is usually a more general, standardized document for that type of aircraft.

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Airplanes Tail Operating Limitations Pilot 101

Pilot Institute

MAY 15, 2025

If we were to ask you which was the highest mountain on earth , what would you say? We are guessing you answered Mount Everest? The true answer is that it all depends on your datum for reference. And herein lies the rub. There is also a difference between Altimeter vs. GPS altitude, and there are some important differences to cover. Today well discuss these differences and tell you how both systems work.

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Aerotime

MAY 19, 2025

Hundreds of flights have been delayed or cancelled at Paris Orly Airport (ORY) after air traffic control systems experienced a breakdown. On May 18, 2025, Aroports de Paris (ADP), which manages 14 airports in the Paris area, confirmed the issue in a statement on X saying that due to a breakdown in air traffic control systems at Orly airport, flight delays and cancellations are to be expected.

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Air Traffic Control Airlines Airline 289

One Mile at a Time

MAY 14, 2025

Trkiyes Directorate General of Civil Aviation has just implemented some new aviation regulations , and Turkish Airlines is the first to update its announcements to reflect these new policies. I suspect these are empty threats, but its still interesting to see an airline add this to its standardized announcements. Trkiyes new regulations for how to act after landing Trkiye has new regulations regarding passenger behavior between the time the aircraft lands and when passengers disembark.

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Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

The Boeing 777X is the long-awaited update to the Boeing 777. This is exciting because, for one, the Boeing 777 is the most successful twin-aisle aircraft of all time, and secondly, this isn't just Boeing slapping on newer engines. Indeed, this is probably the most comprehensive update to an airliner that we've seen in recent decades, with a brand new wing, redesigned cabin, new cockpit displays, and a fuselage stretch.

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Cockpit Airlines Airline 116