Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

Hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) because of telecommunications and equipment issues at an air traffic control center in Philadelphia. The flight delays began on April 28, 2025, and continued into the evening. The airport confirmed that it was experiencing “ residual delays ” on April 29, 2025, and advised passengers to check with their airlines for flight updates.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Airline 284

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 30, 2025

Thailands King and Queen piloted their government jet for their first official state visit, and thats kind of amazing (thanks to @jdeliens for flagging this) Thai King & Queen land 737 at Bhutans Paro Airport On April 25, 2025, Thailands King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida made their first official state visit since ascending to the throne in 2019.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Flight Deck Approach 117

Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

US carrier JetBlue Airways has just announced its first quarter 2025 results, which show that the airline is continuing to face financial challenges as the demand for US domestic travel cools. However, on a more positive note, the company is expected to announce a major commercial tie-up with US giant United Airlines in the coming week, according to sources close to the negotiations.

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Airline Airlines 263

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

Would you pay $23 for self-serve fuel and a portable toilet? Thats a question for pilots who intend to fly into Californias Humboldt County need to ask themselves because the county has contracted with Vector Airport Systems PlanePass to manage the landing and transient parking tracking and billing program at the four county-run airports. As of March 1, transient pilots received a bill for landing at California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (KACV), Murray Field (KEKA), Rohnerville Airpor

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Pilot Runway 109

Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

A Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330 was forced to make an emergency landing after a passengers mobile phone overheated and began emitting a burning odor and caught fire. The fire was quickly extinguished by the cabin crew in yet another example of mobile electronic devices overheating a process known as #thermal runaway. The latest incident unfolded on April 27, 2025, as Hawaiian Airlines flight HA457 from Honolulu to Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND) neared the end of its flight.

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Airline Airlines Cabin Crew Descent 270

AV Web

APRIL 30, 2025

The Safford City Council unanimously voted to eliminate landing fees for aircraft under 4,000 pounds at Safford Regional Airport in Graham County, Arizona. The decision came during a meeting on April 28, 2025, as part of a broader effort to make the airport more accessible and welcoming to the general aviation community. City council members also voted to retract landing fees for touch-and-go operations involving aircraft over 4,000 pounds, effective immediately.

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General Aviation Pilot 101

Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

The two largest airlines in Greece have both posted strong results for the start of 2025. Additionally, both carriers are looking forward to a strong summer season ahead, with higher numbers of visitors expected to travel to Greece for their vacations and with both airlines continuing to expand operations. According to Tornos News, Athens-based Aegean Airlines , which has become the countrys de facto national carrier, carried 3.1 million passengers in the first quarter of the year (January to Ma

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Airline Airlines Jet 250

Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft of all shapes and sizes have conducted a final airborne rehearsal for a spectacular event that will take place in the skies over Central London on Monday, May 5, 2025. 23 aircraft from various RAF squadrons, along with an Avro Lancaster bomber from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), will combine to perform a low-level flypast to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day the day on which the hostilities of the Second World War in Europe officially ended, which

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Weather Cargo Pilot 255

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 30, 2025

American AAdvantage is changing one of its generous policies. Im sad to see this change, though even with this being implemented, American still has among the most generous policies in the industry, so I guess its hard to get too upset. Lets first recap the old policy, and then well discuss the new one. AAdvantage has allowed award holds for five days American AAdvantage is one of the few frequent flyer programs that lets you place award tickets on hold prior to ticketing.

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Airline Airlines 104

Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

American Airlines said that it will give 100,000 frequent flier AAdvantage miles to the first baby to be born in the United States on May 1, 2025. The airline said that this unique gesture is to celebrate World Frequent Flier Day, which falls on May 1, 2025. The date also marks the 44th year American Airlines customers have been able to earn and redeem miles in the worlds first frequent flyer program tobe launched by a mainline carrier.

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Airline Airlines 267

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

Epic Flight Academy has officially become the largest FAA-certified Part 141 flight school in the United States, expanding to nine total campuses. “It’s quite a milestone, especially considering the fact that we are actively developing additional flight training sites that will also be Part 141 schools,” said Epic founder and CEO Danny Pernam.

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Pilot Weather Approach 116

Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

Muscat-based Oman Air has said it has cut 1,000 jobs in a major restructuring program, including 500 jobs held by ex-pat workers. The cuts, which represent almost a quarter of the airlines total workforce, have been made to help it improve efficiency and financial sustainability, according to the carrier. As reported by Gulf News, Saeed bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology and Chairman of Oman Air and Oman Airports, said the move was necessary t

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Airline Airlines 216

Simple Flying

APRIL 30, 2025

As one climbs into the atmosphere, the air gets thinner. On the one hand, a thinner atmosphere is excellent for aircraft from the point of view that there is significantly less air resistance to the aircraft. However, the altitude at which aircraft fly is also lethal to humans, although this is overcome by pressurizing the cabin. Flying high also has the benefit of flying over any bad weather and storms that rage lower in the Earth's atmosphere.

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Weather 105

Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

Malaysia Airlines announced that it entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Atout France to enhance tourism promotion and increase visitor arrivals to Paris. The announcement came a month after Malaysia Airlines relaunched its direct flights to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on March 22, 2025, nine years after it last flew the route.

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Airline Airlines 240

Simple Flying

APRIL 30, 2025

Lufthansa continues to expand in Europe, with ten passenger carriers now within its portfolio, including its regional subsidiaries. Among them are the longstanding Lufthansa CityLine and the newly launched Lufthansa City Airlines , both tasked with operating short-haul flights across the continent. While their names are strikingly similar, these two airlines have distinct roles within the Lufthansa Groups strategy.

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Airline Airlines 111

Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

Heart Aerospace, one of the most prominent startups working on the development of a hybrid-electric clean-sheet airliner, announced on April 30, 2025, that it is moving its corporate headquarters from Gothenburg, in Western Sweden, to Los Angeles, California. In a press release announcing the move, which will involve the winding down of the firms operations in Sweden, Heart Aerospace stated that the relocation is motivated by the need to deploy the available financial resources in a way that max

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Approach Airline Airlines 201

Simple Flying

APRIL 30, 2025

Tailwind Air was an American air carrier and charter airline based at Westchester Airport, New York, and Sikorsky Memorial Airport, Connecticut. Its fleet consisted of 16 aircraft, including the Cessna 208 Caravan, which also had an amphibious variant, allowing Tailwind Air to stand out from its competitors. Tailwind Air was founded in 2014 and ceased operations in 2024 due to becoming unprofitable.

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Airline Airlines 107

Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

More passengers fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to London than any other global city, according to the United Arab Emirates aviation powerhouse. Announcing its first quarter results on April 30, 2025, Dubai Airport said that between January and March 2025, those flying to the UKs capital reached 935,000 passengers followed by 759,000 to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

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Cargo 200

Pilot Institute

APRIL 30, 2025

Calculating density altitude is like filing your taxes; annoying and often neglected until the last minute, but crucially important. Why is density altitude critical to ensuring safety, what factors affect it, and how is it calculated? Today is the day that the mystery of density altitude is solved. Key Takeaways Density altitude affects aircraft performance.

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Density Altitude OAT Altimeter Flight Computer 86

Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

Korean Air has revealed plans to invest US$844.11 million (KRW 1.2 trillion) to establish an Urban Air Mobility and Aviation Safety Research Center in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. The project was officially launched on April 30, 2025, when Korean Air signed an agreement with Bucheon City at the Bucheon Arts Center, the airline announced in a statement.

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Pilot Airline Airlines 196

Simple Flying

APRIL 30, 2025

Amid recent macroeconomic fluctuations, the global commercial aviation industry has faced a period of turmoil. Airlines have had to drastically slash growth forecasts, and airline stock prices have taken some serious blows. This comes after a trade war with the US's principal trade partners has led many to fear the onset of a recession and an increase in the prices of many goods, especially those that are imported.

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Airline Airlines 104

Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

In a record-breaking feat, over one billion passengers from around the world have now flown on Boeings illustrious 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Boeing confirmed on April 30, 2025, that the mammoth achievement had been reached faster than any widebody commercial plane in history with the one billion mark surpassed in less than 14 years. “This milestone would not have been possible without the trust and confidence of our customers in operating the 787, and we are incredibly grateful for each of

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Airplanes Airline Airlines 200

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 30, 2025

As I recently wrote about, American is in the process of taking delivery of brand new Boeing 787s. Not only does this allow the Fort Worth-based carrier to add capacity, but these are also Americans new premium Dreamliners, featuring all-new cabins, including new business class suites with doors , and business class plus seats (in lieu of first class).

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Jet Airline Airlines 98

Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

US-based Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has signed a definitive agreement with lessor Avolon to acquire 20 aircraft currently on lease to 17 airlines. The deal announced on April 29, 2025, sees ACG welcome six new airlines to its customer portfolio and includes the acquisition of 16 narrowbody and four widebody new technology aircraft. The aircraft, which have a current age of around 4.1 years, are currently spread across 16 different countries and have remaining lease terms of approximately 8.4 y

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Airline Airlines Jet 203

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 30, 2025

Hello from Ireland, as Ive just completed the outbound portion of my quick Aer Lingus & Iberia A321XLR adventure. To kick off this trip, I flew Aer Lingus Airbus A321XLR business class on the 6hr50min flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Dublin (DUB), on the jet with the registration code EI-XLR (hah!). I booked this ticket for 50,000 Avios. The primary reason I took this specific flight is to fly the A321XLR, the longest range narrow body commercial jet in production, which only commenced opera

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Jet Airline Airlines Airplanes 89

Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

When you think about unruly passengers, the first things that probably come to mind are drunken brawls, passengers trying to open aircraft doors, and flight attendants receiving physical and verbal abuse. Whether youve traveled with them or simply read about them, those types of passengers truly leave a lasting and dreadful impression. However, theres one type of unruly passenger behavior that doesnt generate as much commotion, yet still causes disruption and safety risks to flights: in-flight s

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Jet Airline Airlines Pilot 247

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

Buying a new aircraft is like bringing a new baby home. There is a lot of anticipation and planning that goes into the process. The process isnt quick. Youre excited and a little anxious every time you think about what youve accomplished. It is a life-changing eventplus you now have the opportunity to add all sorts of equipment and accessories to enhance the experience.

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Airplanes Cockpit Tail Weather 92

Simple Flying

APRIL 30, 2025

Delta Air Lines is America's oldest operating airline, the second largest airline in the world, and the world's most valuable air carrier. All that's to say, its a huge airline, and it's one of the top travel brands in the United States. If you visit any commercial airport in the US, chances are you will see a Delta jet. It's network spans across the entire country and it flies to over 50 countries.

Jet 100

Jet Airline Airlines 100

Captain Laura

APRIL 30, 2025

(Cover image via Freepik) Welcome Aboard ! The Art of the Business Trip: Turning Travel Into a Better Life, Not Just a Better Meeting If you’re on the road for work more often than you’re at your desk, then you know this truth: business travel can either drain you or elevate you. The difference lies in how you approach it. After a decade hopping from terminal to terminal, dodging middle seats, and somehow squeezing joy out of client dinners, Ive picked up a few tricks that have turne

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Approach Pilot Airline Airlines 91

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 30, 2025

Beond Airlines launched operations in 2023 , and it brands itself as the worlds first premium leisure airline. The company is headquartered in Dubai, but primarily operates flights to and from the Maldives. I reviewed the airline last year , and the onboard experience was super pleasant (it was a surreal experience, given how empty the flight was). The airline has just announced plans to expand massively, and grow its network from five destinations to 22 destinations.

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Airline Airlines Jet 81

Simple Flying

APRIL 30, 2025

For the most part, flying in the modern era is enjoyable. With competition and the low-cost boom having made traveling by air an affordable venture, and improvements in passenger experience taking the ergonomic and gastronomic side of things to the next level, a good flight nowadays can really restore your faith in the modern aviation industry. However, this can't always be the case.

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Airlines Airline 82

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 30, 2025

For the main destination of our winter trip to Tokyo & Niseko , we spent five nights at the Park Hyatt Niseko with friends. This is a property that has been on my radar for a long time I like Park Hyatts , I love Japan , and were always looking for different ski destinations. While I wasnt exactly sure what to expect, I walked away thoroughly impressed.

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Lift Jet 70

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

Question: I am a student pilot and I want to know the best way to prepare for each flight lesson. The flight school is Part 61, and my CFI said it’s too early to worry about ground school, but he told me to watch aviation videos online. I’m not sure exactly what I am supposed to be taking away from them. Sometimes I feel like I just show up and we goof around for an hour.

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Airplanes Pilot Approach 66

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 30, 2025

Its not uncommon for aircraft to have technical issues that require a return to the origin airport. However, an American jet had an emergency a couple of days ago that I think is worth covering, for the interesting air traffic control audio, if nothing else (thanks to @xJonNYC for flagging this). An American jets dramatic DFW mayday call This incident happened in the early morning hours of Monday, April 28, 2025, and involves American flight AA2332, scheduled to operate the short 312-mile journe

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Cockpit Air Traffic Control Pilot Jet 65

AV Web

APRIL 30, 2025

Dynon Avionics has made a strategic investment in Trig Avionics, a UK-based manufacturer specializing in transponders and communication radios, the company announced on Wednesday. This investment brings Trig into the Dynon Group of companies, further strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two companies, according to an April 30 press release.

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Transponder General Aviation Pilot 65

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 30, 2025

Over the past year or so, Omani national carrier Oman Air has been undergoing a major restructuring, as the government owned airline is suddenly trying to stop hemorrhaging money. Clearly turning a profit wasnt a priority for a long time, but that has changed, with the appointment of a new CEO. Weve seen the airline shrink considerably, including retiring the A330 fleet , eliminating first class , and introducing an all-economy subfleet.

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Stability Airline Airlines 63

AV Web

APRIL 30, 2025

SpaceX headquarters could soon become Texas’ newest city known as Starbase if a small group of voters approves the measure at the polls on Saturday. Spanning just 1.5 square miles, the proposed city would effectively function as a company townserving as the future headquarters of Elon Musks rocket company, SpaceX. For some time, Musk has envisioned a space-age town like Starbase, populated primarily by his SpaceX employees.

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