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Boeing outperforms Airbus with 45 aircraft deliveries in January 2025

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Boeing delivered 45 new aircraft in January 2025, outperforming rival Airbus which handed over 25 planes to 17 customers during the same period. The 45 Boeing aircraft deliveries were the highest the US aircraft manufacturer had achieved since December 2023, and the first time it had eclipsed Airbus since March 2023. Before the latest data was released on February 11, 2025, Boeings last busiest month was in June 2024 when the company delivered 45 aircraft, but this was far from the 105 deliverie

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BWI’s Future is Full of LUV, But What Else?

Cranky Flier

I wasn’t planning on doing a Baltimore/Washington (BWI) post originally, but after doing DCA on Monday and Dulles on Tuesday , well, let’s just finish out Washington Week with the other airport serving the metro area. This is actually a very interesting airport with what I would consider to be the least fixed future of the three in the region.

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Delta Premium A321neos With Flat Beds: Coming Soon

One Mile at a Time

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.

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Last In The World: Asiana To Retire The Final Boeing 767-300 Next Month

Simple Flying

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.

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FAA Mandates Rudder Replacements For Thousands Of Piper Aircraft

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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.

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Bahamasair mulls Airbus A220 for possible 737 replacement and for network expansion

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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.

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Dulles is On the Rise at United

Cranky Flier

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.

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GOL 737 MAX Collides With Ground Vehicle During Takeoff In Rio De Janeiro

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A Gol Linhas Areas Inteligentes ( GOL ) Boeing 737 MAX has collided with a ground vehicle during its takeoff roll in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, with all people onboard the aircraft evacuating safely.

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Deja Vu: American Airlines Wants To Become Premium, Compete Better

One Mile at a Time

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.

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Final Gulfstream G650 leaves production with G800 entry on the horizon

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The last ever Gulfstream Aerospace G650 executive jet has rolled off the production line in Savannah, as attention now switches to the G800s entry into service. On February 12, 2025, Gulfstream confirmed that the latest made jet is the final time that its team will assemble a G650 or G650ER after more than a decade of service. The last ultra-long-range jet will move to the next phase of the completions process at Gulfstreams Appleton, Wisconsin, facility before making its official delivery to a

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Cranky on the Web: What the XLR Brings, A Boomless Boom, AirTags in Bags

Cranky Flier

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

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Dallas Love Field Loses an Airline

Airline Geeks

Later this year, Delta and Southwest will be left as the only two remaining airlines regularly serving the North Texas airport.

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Watch: Boeing 777X Test Flight Lands In Curaçao

Simple Flying

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

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Emirates Punishes Crew Over Controversial “Behind The Scenes” Video

One Mile at a Time

I really dont envy the position that airlines are in when it comes to their social media policies, and how some flight attendants are incapable of using good judgment. A former Emirates flight attendant has now caused some of her colleagues to lose their jobs, as reported by PYOK. I think the airline is 100% in the right, and had no choice but to take action.

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Magma Aviation expands and enhances operations in 2024

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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.

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Boom’s Supersonic Flight Went Unheard

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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 test aircraft made a splash with its first supersonic flight two weeks ago but it didn’t make a boom and that, after all, was the point. The startup’s XB-1 prototype exceeded Mach 1 three times on the Jan.28 flight but those in the flight path wouldn’t have been able to tell. “Specialized microphone arrays placed in strategic locations under the flight path confirmed that sonic booms did not reach the ground as XB-1 flew at a top speed of Mach

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777X Deliveries Likely Delayed Again

Airline Geeks

Dubai-based carrier Emirates could see its first Boeing 777X deliveries delayed for another one to two years, per a recent report.

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American Airlines' Unlucky Boeing 787 Dreamliner Hasn't Flown In 5 Days: What's Happening?

Simple Flying

One of American Airlines' Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' aircraft has had a difficult start to 2025, having been involved in multiple diversions since the new year. The plane, which is an example of the short-fuselage 787-8 variant bearing the registration N819AN, is currently on the ground in Dallas, having not flown for five days. Let's take a look at the circumstances surrounding N819AN's eventful start to 2025.

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Cathay Pacific A321neo Business Class: Lovely, With A Weird Seat

One Mile at a Time

Hello from South Korea, as I start the return journey of my review trip. I just flew Cathay Pacifics Airbus A321neo business class, on the 2hr50min morning flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN). Cathay Pacific started flying the A321neo in 2021 , and as time goes on, itll become an increasingly large part of the carriers fleet. Ive gotta be honest, it feels kind of weird to board a narrow body jet on Cathay Pacific, because Im so used to the airline only flying wide body jets pre-pa

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Air India postpones Boeing aircraft orders due to backlog, CEO says: Reuters

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Air India is delaying its decision to purchase more Boeing aircraft until the manufacturer resolves its backlog, the airlines CEO Campbell Wilson told Reuters. “We don’t want to commit to anything until we have confidence of when it’s going to come, Wilson explained in an interview with Reuters in London. And likewise, they [Boeing] don’t want to offer something until they have confidence of when it’s going to come.

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Mars Makes It To Arizona

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Thanks to some forecast weather, the Philippine Mars headed straight to Arizona today from San Francisco rather than flying to San Diego for some public appearances and media flights. The aircraft landed on Lake Pleasant, near Phoenix, about 3 p.m. It will be hauled up on shore and partly disassembled before being trucked to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson.

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United Adds New A321neo Routes

Airline Geeks

Starting in June 2025, United's A321neo fleet will regularly serve all of the airline's hubs along with a handful of other new markets.

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Breaking: US Navy EA-18 Growler Crashes In San Diego Bay

Simple Flying

On February 12, shortly after taking off from NAS North Island in San Diego, a Boeing EA-18G Growler in the US Navy's care had an in-flight emergency, and both the pilot and electronic warfare officer (EWO) had to eject. The US Coast Guard was able to rescue both the aircrew within minutes.

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How To Access Alaska Airlines Lounges

One Mile at a Time

Want to learn more about accessing US airline lounges? See my series about how to access Alaska Lounges , American Admirals Clubs , Delta Sky Clubs , and United Clubs. In this post, I want to take a look at how to access Alaska Lounges. While Alaska isnt one of the big three US airlines, it nonetheless has a pretty robust lounge network, and also belongs to one of the major global alliances.

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ATR reports strong 2024 results with 40% order growth and stable deliveries

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Franco-Italian turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has announced its 2024 full-year results, reflecting a solid growth trajectory supported by strong market demand. The company recorded orders for 56 aircraft, marking a 40% increase from 2023. The order book included commitments from both new and existing operators. The breakdown consists of 51 ATR 72s and five ATR 42s, bringing ATRs backlog to over 150 aircraft.

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How to Prepare for Your First Check Ride

Plane and Pilot

Your first check ride is a big day. It is the first time you will step into the cockpit and demonstrate to your examiner, the FAA, and yourself that youre ready to safely and competently operate as a private pilot. If youve put in the time to study, practiced your maneuvers thoroughly, and developed the right mindset, youll be well on your way to a successful outcome.

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D.C. Area Set for Fourth Commercial Airport

Airline Geeks

Ultra-low-cost carriers will be the primary users of the new facility. Avports leaders have said theres been an incredible amount of interest.

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The US Gets New Long-Haul Airline With All-Economy Airbus A330neo Flights

Simple Flying

The US has a new long-haul airline. This downplays its strangeness. As the carrier ( Arkia ) has no widebody aircraft, it leases equipment specifically for this route. And it's in an all-economy, high capacity, 388-seat layout.

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Avoid Uber’s New Default 1.5% Preferred Currency Pricing Scam

One Mile at a Time

Uber claims that it wants to help its customers by charging them an extra 1.5% fee on most foreign rides. Fortunately, you can easily opt-out of this, as flagged by View from the Wing. Uber makes preferred currency pricing the default As of February 27, 2025, Uber will start automatically showing prices in your home currency when you travel to select countries.

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Mechanical issue halts US Secretary Rubio’s Boeing C-32 flight to Europe

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While heading to Europe with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch, the US Air Forces Boeing C-32 had to turn back to Washington due to a mechanical issue mid-flight, according to the US State Department. Rubio was headed to the Munich Security Conference to discuss a range of US priorities with international partners when his aircraft suddenly turned back to Andrews Air Force Base near Washington on February 13, 2025, State Department spokes

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Super Petrel XP light sport gets a power boost

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The Super Petrel XP, an amphibious light sport biplane already known for its spirited performance, is getting a boost in horsepower that comes with the surprising bonus of decreased fuel consumption and a significantly longer time between overhauls.

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Avianca Adds New Dallas/Fort Worth Route

Airline Geeks

An Airbus A320 will operate the route with up to 1,440 total seats per week. Avianca currently flies between Dallas/Fort Worth and San Salvador.

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airBaltic Gets 50th Airbus A220-300 With Special Livery

Simple Flying

airBaltic has officially revealed the livery of its 50th Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The all-A220-300 fleet operator introduced the design which was the chosen winner from a contest that included an impressive pool of 840 entries.

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My Delta One Lounge Experience: Premium Perfection, 10/10, Bravo!

One Mile at a Time

Im just finishing off my review trip to Hong Kong , with a quick side trip from New York to Los Angeles in Delta One business class. While Ill share my initial thoughts on the flight in a separate post, in this post I want to talk about the Delta One Lounges in both New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX), which I visited on both ends of my flight. Weve seen the opening of Delta One Lounges in recent times, which are Deltas new premium lounges, intended to compete with American Flagship Lounges and

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KLM 787 carrying Queen of Belgium lands in Costa Rica with cracked windshield

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A KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Costa Rica carrying the Queen of Belgium made a priority landing after the crew reported that a panel of the aircrafts windshield had cracked during the descent into its destination. The airplane landed safely with all passengers, including its regal guest, being deplaned normally without further incident.

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The FAA just got a refresher course on pilot rights

AOPA

An NTSB administrative law judge dismissed an FAA enforcement case, ruling that the agency committed an "intentional and egregious" violation of the pilot's rights.

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NTSB Notes Altitude ‘Discrepancy’ in Midair Collision

Airline Geeks

The agency's chair says it is seeing "conflicting information in the data" regarding the helicopters altitude before the collision.

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