Aerotime

JANUARY 8, 2025

International flights have resumed at Syrias Damascus Airport (DAM) for the first time since former president and dictator Bashar al-Assad was overthrown on December 8, 2024. Images taken at the airport, and on flights to Damascus, show scenes of celebration as crew and passengers wear Syrias independence flag proudly. One of the first flights to arrive at Damascus Airport was Qatar Airways QR 410 from Dohas Hamad International Airport (DOH).

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 8, 2025

Nigerian airlines dont exactly have the best reputation, both when it comes to safety and ethical business practices. I mean, the CEO of Air Peace, Nigerias largest airline, has been indicted in the US for bank fraud, money laundering, and obstruction. But thats not the only Nigerian carrier facing some scrutiny right now. Grounded Nigerian airline Azman Air recently flew a couple of planes to Iran, but insists its not for the reasons that we think, and is even threatening legal action against a

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Aerotime

JANUARY 8, 2025

On January 7, 2025, airBaltic announced that it had successfully conducted a certification test flight of its new SpaceX’s Starlink internet connectivity on one of its Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This flight, which departed and landed at the airlines main base in Riga, Latvia (RIX), is one of the necessary steps required in order to obtain the required certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 8, 2025

Do you know what causes aerodynamic stalls and how to prevent them? Let’s break it down: An aerodynamic stall occurs when the wing exceeds its critical angle of attack. This can happen to any airplane type. The recovery procedure often involves coordinated actions, including adding power and leveling wings. Understanding the mechanics of wings is key to overcoming stalls successfully.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 8, 2025

The reduction in the number of airlines flying to Israel due to the ongoing military conflict along the countrys borders has led a group of Israeli tech entrepreneurs to start their own airline. The new venture, TechAir, aims to launch nonstop flights between Tel-Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and New York-JFK (although some initial reports pointed towards Newark-EWR as a possible alternative gateway) before the end of January 2025.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 8, 2025

Delta Air Lines has long invested in inflight entertainment, from having seat back entertainment throughout most of its fleet, to now rolling out free inflight Wi-Fi. The airline has just announced its newest investment in inflight entertainment, which has some pretty great improvements. Deltas new Thales inflight entertainment system In partnership with Thales, Delta will be introducing its next generation Delta Sync seat back entertainment experience.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 8, 2025

UK-based electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace has become only the second company in the world to perform a piloted thrustborne flight test in a full-scale vectored thrust aircraft. The full-scale eVTOL aircraft, known as VX4, took off on January 7, 2024, with pilot Simon Davies at the controls, at the Vertical Aerospace test center at Cotswold Airport (GBA).

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Aerotime

JANUARY 8, 2025

Employees of China Airlines could receive more than six months worth of salary as their annual bonus. A report by local media outlet Focus Taiwan suggests that the Taiwanese flag carrier plans to give NT$145,000 ($4,276) to each of its employees, on top of a year-end bonus equivalent to an average 6.6 months of salary. In a company letter to its employees seen by the news outlet, the airline explained that the NT$145,000 ($4,276) payment consists of NT$110,000 ($3350) as a fixed bonus and NT$35,

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 8, 2025

Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) has a huge impact on business aviation in terms of airport congestion and sold-out hotels/services throughout much of Asia. In China and other parts of Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, and Laos, Lunar New Year represents one of the year’s most significant holidays. Based on the lunar calendar, it occurs annually between late January and mid-February.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 8, 2025

A private seaplane has crashed into the water during a take-off attempt near Rottnest Island, killing three people on board, WA Premier Roger Cook has confirmed. On January 7, 2025, the Cessna 208 Caravan 675 floatplane, registered as VH-WTY, went down shortly after taking off near Thompson Bay off Rottnest Island, which is located 19 kilometers off the coast of Perth in Western Australia (WA).

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 8, 2025

The rules are the rules (especially in Germany), but this has to be one of the rougher curfew-related diversions weve seen in some time, as flagged by aeroTELEGRAPH. A Ryanair planes midnight curfew diversion to Hannover This incident happened on Sunday, January 5, 2025, and involves Ryanair flight FR2501, scheduled to fly from Gran Canaria (LPA) to Berlin (BER).

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 8, 2025

The start of 2025 brings significant changes to Israel’s entry requirements and aviation regulations. Whether you’re planning a business trip or operating flights in Israeli airspace, here’s your comprehensive guide to the latest updates. New Electronic Travel Authorization System Launches In a major shift from previous entry procedures, Israel has implemented a new Electronic Travel Authorization system (ETA-IL) effective January 1, 2025.

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AV Web

JANUARY 8, 2025

Multiple news reports are circulating about an incident involving a Gulfstream G550 that apparently struck an unidentified metallic object at 27,000 feet off the Florida coast on December 11, 2024. The business jet, registered to what appears to be a financial trust at a Utah bank, departed from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) en-route to Westchester County Airport (KHPN) near New York City.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 8, 2025

Lufthansa Group is planning to hire up to 10,000 staff over the next year, including more than 2,000 flight attendants and 800 pilots. This falls short of 2024's target of 13,000 new hires as the airline group continues to drive down costs and streamline its operations.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 8, 2025

Transavia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air FranceKLM group, is set to receive a new Airbus A321neo in retro livery during the summer of 2025. On January 7, 2025, the airline announced that the new aircraft represents a special milestone in its history, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of it starting operations, which is due to be celebrated on October 21, 2025.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 8, 2025

Delta Air Lines has announced plans to launch a new partnership with Uber in the coming months, and thatll come at the expense of Deltas existing Lyft partnership. Earn Delta SkyMiles for Uber rides as of spring 2025 As of some point in the spring of 2025, Delta and Uber plan to launch a partnership, giving SkyMiles members the opportunity to earn rewards for Uber spending, whether its a ride or delivery.

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World Airline News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Delta soars into Centennial year with game-changing innovations at CES 2025 Delta ushered in its 100th anniversary with a larger-than-life presence at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Spearheaded by a first-of-its-kind keynote delivered by CEO Ed Bastian at Sphere, Deltas appearance at the tech event commemorated a century of groundbreaking aviation milestones and the airlines commitment to innovation, all powered by people.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 8, 2025

For more information on Ireland airports, visit our destination guides: Shannon, Ireland destination guide Shannon U.S. Pre-clearance guide Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a popular business aviation destination in Europe. Located on the east coast, Dublin is well-connected to Europe and the rest of the world, making it a convenient hub for business travelers.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 8, 2025

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reportedly confirmed that a Gulfstream G550 business jet was struck by an unidentified object at an altitude of 27,000 feet off the Florida coast on December 11, 2024. The news comes following a series of unidentified drones flying over US bases.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 8, 2025

Cairo International Airport (CAI) has plans to improve some of its lounges, thanks to a new partnership with Plaza Premium. Cairo Airport getting six Plaza Premium lounges Plaza Premium Group, Egypt Aviation Services, and Cairo Airport Company, have announced a strategic joint venture, which will see Plaza Premium manage, operate, and commercialize, six lounges across various terminals at Cairo Airport.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 8, 2025

Amid financial struggles following a failed merger with US-based ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways has been extensively innovating across its fleet and operational network in attempts to refine its business model. The airline is looking to find a balance of supply and demand across short and medium-haul routes that will offer the best potential for sustained profitability, something which has eluded the carrier in recent years.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 8, 2025

Two dead bodies have been found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft in South Florida, local authorities have confirmed. The bodies were discovered on the night of January 7, 2025, during a post-flight maintenance check after the aircraft landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). This is a heartbreaking situation, and we are committed to working closely with authorities to support their efforts to understand how this occurred, JetBlue said in a statement s

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Airport Authority of Hong Kong (AAHK) made news with its historic bond offering of HK$18.5 billion (US$2.4 billion), the largest bond sale ever conducted in Hong Kong dollars. The financial center's continued efforts to finance important infrastructure projects and negotiate a challenging economic climate are highlighted by this historic agreement, which was concluded late Tuesday, according to Bloomberg.

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 8, 2025

Its common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including Alaska , American , Delta , JetBlue , and Southwest. Now that its 2025, in this post I want to take a look at the program offered by United MileagePlus, especially in light of United increasing elite req

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 8, 2025

The rapid growth of civil aviation over the past century has seen the construction of airports worldwide grow exponentially. However, a number of airports date back to the early days of aviation, and have been in operation ever since. What are the world's ten oldest airports still in operation today?

Aerotime

JANUARY 8, 2025

Southwest Airlines is selling 36 Boeing 737-800s and United Airlines is buying 18 Embraer E175s, as both carriers enter new sale and leaseback agreements. in a statement and SEC filing on January 7, 2025, low-cost US carrier Southwest Airlines confirmed that it had entered a sale-leaseback transaction with Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management (BBAM).

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 8, 2025

With wildfires continuing to burn in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, United Airlines has issued a travel waiver to help affected customers. The waiver is for passengers booked on UA flights out of Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) between January 7th and 9th.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 8, 2025

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of rival Irish lessor Nordic Aviation Capital. The Dubai -owned lessor confirmed on January 7, 2025, that the deal is still subject to regulatory and shareholder approval, but it is expected to be completed within the next six months. Nordic Aviation Capital, which has a 30-year heritage of leasing aircraft from its Irish headquarters, has a fleet comprised of 252 owned and committed aircraft on lease to around 60

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 8, 2025

In late November of last year, it was revealed that Jeff Bezos was attempting to sell one of his ultra-long-range business jets, a Gulfstream G650ER. Bezos is the famous founder of Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce company. After founding the company in mid-1994, Bezos has grown the company to become one of the largest and most valuable companies in the world, as the company now offers services in the e-commerce industry, cloud computing, online advertising, digital streaming, and even arti

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Aerotime

JANUARY 8, 2025

Since entering service in 1970, more than 1,500 Boeing 747s were built. For decades, if you were flying long-haul, youd be flying a 747. The giant jumbo opened the world to passengers, democratizing air travel and earning itself a place as an icon of modern aviation. But times change, and the advent of new twinjets that could fly just as far on much less fuel saw the 747 in decline.

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Cranky Flier

JANUARY 8, 2025

Now that the new year has begun, it is time to reveal the nominations for the upcoming 2025 Cranky Network Awards presented by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The ceremony which honors the best in airline network planning will be on February 27 in the Valley of the Sun for invited guests, and again, we will only post highlights after the event is done.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 8, 2025

Bucher, a pioneer in aviation interior solutions, is pleased to announce the successful delivery and integration of the first set of interior monuments to Malaysia Airlines for their new A330-900 fleet. These solutions feature attractive Branding Elements and include stowage with Self-Service Counter, allowing the airlines Business Class passengers to conveniently access self-service options.

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 8, 2025

The crew diverted to Ponta Delgada-Nordela Airport in the Azores. No injuries were reported following the October incident.

Simple Flying

JANUARY 8, 2025

Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island is one of the most significant landmarks in military history, as the birthplace of American naval aviation. The US Navy can trace its proud and illustrious heritage of air power back to Coronado Island and what was a small posting established in 1917.

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 8, 2025

On January 8, 1944, the first prototype of the Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star made its first flight. This was the first jet aircraft to enter operational service with the United States Army Air Force (USAAF), which would later fly combat missions during the Korean War and serve as the origin for a number of derivatives, such as the T-33 trainer and the F-94 Starfire interceptor, but it all started with one aircraft called Lulu Belle.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 8, 2025

Cathay Pacific has announced its return to Rome, Italy, launching direct flights on June 12, becoming the carriers second destination in Italy and 12th in Europe.

Airline Geeks

JANUARY 8, 2025

Cathay Pacific will bolster service to Italy by resuming flight operations to Rome in June 2025, the carrier said Wednesday.