Aerotime

MAY 4, 2025

The airport had difficulty attracting airlines and passengers, serving just 190,000 passengers during its short time in operation, far below its expected capacity. On October 29, 2011, low-cost Spanish airline Vueling ceased operations at the airport, citing low profits. The airport has now been closed for 25 years. billion.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 5, 2025

The situation gained added attention following United Airlines CEO Scott Kirbys claim Friday that over 20 percent of the FAA controllers for EWR walked off the job in the past few days. hubs, and the airline has been disproportionately affected. Major Disruptions Newark is one of Uniteds seven main U.S. Only three other U.S.

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AV Web

APRIL 30, 2025

The pilot flying, who held an airline transport pilot certificate, was killed while several passengers were injured. At the time of the accident, weather conditions at the airport included light snow, mist, IFR ceilings, and a temperature of -1C.

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Aerotime

APRIL 11, 2025

The suites also include floor-to-ceiling curtains for full privacy, as well as other features such as 32-inch 4K anti-glare screens, 10V/220V, USB A and USB C power sockets and retractable storage space for hand luggage.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

After checking out the Capital One Lounge and Chase Sapphire Lounge , I stopped in at the Turkish Airlines Lounge, which is a lounge used by several airlines, and its also open to Priority Pass. Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington Dulles location The Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington Dulles is located in Concourse B, near gate B43.

Airlines

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 27, 2024

While Emirates first class has long been a world class product, the airline took it to the next level with its new first class, introduced in late 2017 (okay, I guess it’s not really that “new” anymore, but it is rare). I’d say the only product that can compete with this nowadays is Japan Airlines’ Airbus A350-1000 first class.

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Flyertalk

JANUARY 1, 2025

Flyers talking to The New York Times report they are allegedly experiencing bedbug problems across numerous flights with Turkish Airlines. Two other passengers stepped up in October 2024 to accuse the airline of allowing the pests aboard their aircraft. Turkish Airlines has not publicly commented about the allegations.

Airlines

Aerotime

MAY 20, 2025

Originally scheduled for June 1, 2025, the service launch was moved up by two weeks, the airline said in a statement on May 20, 2025. Emirates stated that the A350’s arrival in Amman is a key moment in the airlines long-standing commitment to Jordan since 1986.

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Air Facts

MAY 28, 2025

An approaching system threatened to bring widespread low ceilings, embedded thunderstorms, and wind shear across much of the southern U.S. An approaching system threatened to bring widespread low ceilings, embedded thunderstorms, and wind shear across much of the southern U.S. Thats when the tone of the trip changed.

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Simple Flying

JULY 12, 2025

Since the Airbus A350 entered commercial service in January 2015 with Qatar Airways , the aircraft has proved immensely popular with airlines across the world. Thanks to its advanced fuselage and engine technology, the A350 is today one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft in the skies, particularly when deployed on long-distance routes.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 16, 2025

Designed by Vickers-Armstrong in response to the post-World War II recommendations of the Brabazon Committee, the Viscount was developed as a medium-range passenger airliner and became the world’s first turboprop-powered airliner to enter service. Its service ceiling reached 25,000 feet, making it ideal for medium-haul routes.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 15, 2025

Though a one-off prototype, it laid the groundwork for two iconic aircraft: the Boeing 707 commercial airliner and the KC-135 Stratotanker. (San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives) The 367-80, known as the “Dash 80,” was conceived and built by Boeing to showcase the advantages of jet propulsion in passenger aircraft.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

In recent years, weve seen Singapore Airlines renovate all of its lounges at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) Terminal 3, which is the carriers primary terminal. However, the airline also operates out of Terminal 2, and as things currently stand, the lounge situation there is pretty underwhelming.

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Aerotime

JULY 8, 2025

Inbound tourism to Northern Cyprus will be given a boost after the authorities in the Turkish-controlled section of the Mediterranean island signed a new deal with Turkish Airlines and its budget subsidiary, AJet (formerly known as Anadolu Jet).

Airlines

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 18, 2025

The aircraft boasted a combat range of 2,920 miles and a service ceiling of 53,300 feet. An airliner adaptation of the YB-60 was proposed by Convair, but its wingspan and weight would have required unacceptable airport infrastructure changes beyond those required for the upcoming Boeing 707.

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Aerotime

APRIL 9, 2025

According to the Montreal-based carrier, The A220 Airspace cabin features new XL bins, increasing the overhead capacity of bags by more than 15%, and will also include a new ceiling design and lighting.

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Aerotime

JUNE 19, 2025

The new Highline cabin onboard Air Tahiti will provide a VIP atmosphere featuring an open, executive-style ceiling and 26 individual business-class seats in a 1-by-1 configuration. More about Air Tahiti Air Tahiti is Polynesia’s leading inter-island airline.

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WayMan

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Commercial airliners, private jets, and military aircraft each operate at different altitudes to optimize safety, fuel efficiency, and performance. Private jets operate higher than commercial airliners, typically cruising between 41,000 and 45,000 feet. For example: A Boeing 737 usually cruises at 35,000 feet.

Turbulence

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 17, 2025

86 Express, the Dragon Rapide was a twin-engine short-haul airliner designed with elegant, tapered biplane wings and constructed primarily of plywood. The Dragon Rapide entered airline service shortly after its 1934 debut and quickly became a favorite among British and international carriers. 89 Dragon Rapide. Built in 1936.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 17, 2025

It had a maximum speed of 130 mph, a range of 650 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 14,400 feet. The type first flew in 1924 and was one of the most advanced airliners of its time. The aircraft was crewed by two and could carry up to eight passengers.

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 22, 2025

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will transform its SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 over the next two years, investing S$45 million to elevate the on-ground customer experience at its main hub. The post Singapore Airlines to put S$45m into SIN lounge refurbs appeared first on Aviation Business News.

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Airline Reporter

JANUARY 15, 2025

Icelandair’s first A321LR, TF-IAA, at a gate at Stockholm Arlanda Airport following its inaugural revenue flight from KEF Icelandair has, other than their domestic/feeder airline, long had an all-Boeing mainline fleet consisting of 737 MAX-8 and MAX-9, 757-200, 757-300, and 767 jetliners. That all changed on Dec.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The weather on that day, September 12, 2024, was rather miserable, but not atypical for Alaska with fall a few days away45 degrees F, ceiling less than 500 feet, and a cold, steady rain. Shortly after the end of the war, this veteran was pressed into airline service with Transcontinental and Western Air-TWA as NC88824.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 14, 2025

Powered by four Pratt & Whitney JT3C-6 turbojet engines, each producing 13,500 pounds of thrust, the aircraft had a range of 3,000 nautical miles and a service ceiling of 42,000 feet. A total of 865 Boeing 707s were built, and although none remain in commercial airline service today, many are preserved in museums around the world.

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AV Web

MAY 6, 2025

Operations below minimums on an instrument approach can be quite simple if the ceilings and visibilities are significantly above minimums. But when the chips are down along with the ceilings and visibilities, things arent quite so simple. In fact, many airlines prohibit their pilots from circling approaches, especially at night.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Although the Boeing 747-8 retains the crown for longest airliner today, a new aircraft is nipping at its heels. Lets take a look at each of the top 10 airliners that are the longest in our skies today. Some airlines, including Lufthansa, optimized cabin space by installing the passenger lavatories on the lower deck of the aircraft.

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Airline Reporter

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

But if you’re thinking of flying Qatar, remember that the airline operates a diverse fleet with multiple seat styles. But on this aircraft they kept the area open, with a ring light on the ceiling that makes it feel more like a hotel lobby. Qatar Airways is best known for its Qsuite long-haul business class.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 25, 2025

Adam Estes) Inside the museum one can find a former United Airlines Boeing 727-100 (registration number N7017U) hanging from the second story balcony. In 1991, N7017U was retired from United Airlines operational fleet, but instead of being scavenged for parts and scrapped, N7017U was donated to the Museum of Science and Industry.

Cockpit

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As of now, the airline offers three different first class experiences — there’s the Airbus A380 first class, the old Boeing 777 first class, and the new Boeing 777 first class. Emirates is known for having one of the world’s best first class products. So bling factor aside, the seats aren’t that impressive.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 29, 2025

Developed as a larger, more capable evolution of the earlier Model 10 Electra, the Super Electra was Lockheed’s response to growing demand for higher-capacity airliners that could compete with contemporary aircraft like the Douglas DC-2 and Boeing Model 247. Lockheed Model 14-N2 Super Electra Special, c/1419, NX18973.

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Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

The hourly sequence report showed Springfield had a ceiling of 100 feet obscured, a visibility of 3/8 mile and fog with a surface temperature of 30 degrees F. The forecast at our arrival time at Jefferson City was for a ceiling of 1,200′ overcast with a visibility of four miles in fog.

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Cranky Flier

JUNE 5, 2025

The design details will be much better, but you can see here how you just feel like you’re in a private cabin on a traditional “tube-and-wing” airliner. Here’s a look at a domestic First Class/international premium economy-style setup.

Airplanes

Aerotime

MARCH 18, 2025

Air France Spread across a generous five windows, La Premire passengers will have the lions share of viewing points to see the world drift by, as well as a thick, floor-to-ceiling curtain that can be drawn for complete privacy.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 4, 2025

This high-wing monoplane airliner, designed for small-capacity operations, quickly became a favorite among record-setting aviators thanks to its impressive speed and range. Marine Corps flight instructor and airline pilot. Bellande’s successful flight marked the beginning of the Vega’s legendary career in aviation history.

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World Airline News

JUNE 19, 2025

It offers the longest range capability of any commercial airliner in production today. The A350-900s are equipped with a comfortable and spacious Airspace cabin, wide seats, high ceilings and alluring ambient lighting. Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.

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World Airline News

MARCH 19, 2025

Each suite is enclosed by a thick, floor-to-ceiling curtain for complete privacy and a peaceful ambiance. Each one offers a private space totaling nearly 3.5 square meters, providing 25% more space compared to the current cabin. A cozy blanket and large cushions make this space an intimate cocoon.

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Ask the Pilot

MARCH 24, 2025

March 24, 2025 APROPOS OF nothing, aside from the nagging frustrations of getting older, it dawns on me that, at one point or another during the course of my beleaguered career, I’ve worked at three of commercial aviation’s most historically significant airline terminals. And I don’t mean just passing through.

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