Aerotime
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
A Delta Connection flight operating from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), United States, to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Canada, encountered an incident upon landing, prompting an emergency response at the airport. The flight, DL4819, was operated by an Endeavor Air Bombardier CRJ900, registered N932XJ, on behalf of Delta Air Lines.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
EVA Air has just unveiled details of its new premium economy, which will debut on the carriers Boeing 787s, as flagged by Sean Cudahy. EVA Air Boeing 787s finally getting premium economy In recent years, weve seen premium economy become increasingly popular with both airlines and air travelers. This is happening as economy keeps getting less comfortable, while business class gets more comfortable, and some passengers are looking for something in the middle.
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Aerotime
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The National Transportation Safety Bureau (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy has suggested at her latest briefing that the Black Hawk helicopter crew may have missed a key instruction from air traffic controllers (ATC) before the crash with an American Eagle flight. On February 14, 2025, Homendy said that 17 seconds before impact a message from ATC directing the Black Hawk crew to pass behind the PSA Airlines operated Bombardier CRJ700 was audible on both aircrafts Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR).
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Double-decker seating may seem like a wacky concept in the context of an aircraft cabin, though it could now be one step closer to reality. Startup Chaise Longue, looking to bring double-decker seating to widebody aircraft, announced that it has begun working with Airbus to explore double-decker seating options for the European planemaker's aircraft.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Heavy snowfall has covered Quebec, Ontario and surrounding areas in Canada, affecting air travel across the country. On February 16, 2025, Canadas The Weather Network reported that a significant winter storm had hit southern and eastern Quebec. Montreal and Sherbrooke are expected to receive the most snow, with a total of 3040 centimeters possible by the morning of February 17, 2025.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Initial reports suggest that there are no fatalities, but my gosh, this is an absolutely wild accident Delta Connection CRJ-900 crashes on landing in Toronto This accident happened today (February 17, 2025), and involves Delta Air Lines flight DL4819, operating the 1hr26min flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Toronto (YYZ). The flight was operated by Endeavor Air, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta, as part of the carriers Delta Connection fleet.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Air India and Virgin Australia are launching a new codeshare partnership in response to an increasing number of Indian passengers looking to visit alternative cities to just Sydney and Melbourne. Under the new codeshare agreement announced on February 17, 2025, Air India customers flying to Sydney of Melbourne will be able to connect seamlessly onto Virgin Australia flights.
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Aerotime
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Australian airline Qantas has announced that it will use larger QantasLink Q400 turboprop aircraft on all routes from Adelaide (ADL). This is the first time the 74-seat Q400 aircraft will be back to Adelaide in 10 years, and for the first time, to new destinations including Mount Gambier and Whyalla, QantasLink CEO Rachel Yangoyan said in a statement published on February 17, 2025.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Low-cost airlines play a key role in keeping the world connected, with their cheaper fares making air travel more accessible for those with less disposable income. Such airlines operate with tight margins, as their bargain ticket prices mean that an increased emphasis is placed on generating additional revenue through ancillary products such as bags and seat selection.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Heavy snowfall has covered Quebec, Ontario and surrounding areas in Canada, affecting air travel across the country. On February 16, 2025, Canadas The Weather Network reported that a significant winter storm had hit southern and eastern Quebec. Montreal and Sherbrooke are expected to receive the most snow, with a total of 3040 centimeters possible by the morning of February 17, 2025.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Whats the difference between first class and business class? Well, thats a good question. While longtime OMAAT readers will likely know the difference right off the bat, the answer is also a bit more nuanced than initially meets the eye, and the confusion among much of the public is understandable. So in this post, I want to provide a detailed answer to that question.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Crews have responded to an accident on Runway 23 at Toronto Pearson International Airport involving a Delta flight. Images appear to show the aircraft flipped on the runway. The CRJ 900 operated by Endeavor Air was arriving from Minneapolis. Toronto Airport says all crew and passengers are “accounted for” and some injuries have been reported but it has been confirmed that there were no fatalities.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The Airbus A380 has always been a firm passenger favorite. It is a unique double-decker aircraft and the world's largest commercial aircraft. The aircraft entered service in 2005 and since then has flown over 800,000 flights and carried more than 300 million passengers. What are the 10 most luxurious speeches of this iconic aircraft?
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Well, I guess there are a lot of reviews on the way, because Ford and I just planned a very last minute trip, to a hotel weve been wanting to check out for quite some time. Let me first talk about why were taking this trip, and then Ill discuss the itinerary I booked (which was designed to maximize new flight experiences, of course). Were staying at Airelles Versailles!
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Learjet, a name synonymous with luxury and innovation in the aviation industry , has a storied history that spans over six decades. From its inception in the early 1960s to its final production in 2022, Learjet revolutionized business travel and left an indelible mark on both civil and military aviation. The aircraft became an icon, often associated with the jet-setting elite, corporate executives, and even military applications.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The iconic P-51D Mustang Moonbeam McSwine is set to become the latest addition to the flyaspitfire.com fleet, with its arrival at Biggin Hill expected in early 2025. Currently packed in a shipping container and departing from New York, the aircraft is due to reach the UK in approximately three weeks. Once on-site, The Spitfire Companys engineering team will carefully unload, inspect, and reassemble the Mustang, preparing it for passenger flights in the upcoming season.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
For fans of cargo jets, or romantic avgeeks looking to pick up a late Valentine's Day present, German memorabilia company Aviationtag has just revealed its latest product. The firm is now selling aircraft skin tags made from a former DHL Boeing 757 freighter, which will instantly stand out when attached to their owners' keyrings, luggage, and just about anything else, on account of their distinctive yellow color.
Plane and Pilot
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Most first-time airplane buyers are looking for an airplane to unlock new adventures with minimal complications and no surprises. At $65,000, todays bargain is priced slightly higher than some similar models, but looks to be a well-sorted and regularly-flown example that will provide precisely that. Among aircraft classified ads, its easy to see the features that stand out the most and are most strongly touted by sellers.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Among the airports serving the New York City area, New York LaGuardia Airport also gets substantial traffic from all major airlines in the country. Along with three other airports serving the city JFK, Newark, and Stewart LaGuardia is also projected to see a record number of passengers this year. Several airlines have made tweaks to their schedules out of LaGuardia, and American Airlines, too, has made some changes in 2025.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Southwest has never involuntarily furloughed or laid off workers in its 53-year history, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
A Bombardier CRJ900 , operated by Endeavor Air , under the Delta Connection brand, crashed upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on Monday. The incident, which resulted in the fuselage flipping upside down, occurred amid harsh wintry weather conditions.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
An unidentified pilot is expected to recover from injuries suffered in the emergency landing of a Douglas A-20 Havoc at an air show in Laredo, Texas on Sunday. The pilot was the only person aboard the Second World War twin-engine bomber and attack aircraft owned by Lewis Air Legends in San Antonio. The accident occurred about 1:45 p.m. and witnesses said the plane caught fire while doing its demonstration at the Stars and Stripes Air Show.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Earlier this week, Spirit Airlines rejected another acquisition offer by Frontier Airlines to combine the operations of both airlines, standing firm to its decision back in 2022 to reject a similar takeover. While Spirit remains in bankruptcy , it is not keen on the idea of merging with fellow ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier and will instead push ahead with its own restructuring plan.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Last September, the Royal Aircraft Museum of Western Canada in Winnipeg welcomed the return of an aircraft that has returned from an extended stay in Europe. This aircraft, a Junkers F 13, is a very rare example of the first all metal transport airplane, which has had quite the journey that spans nearly a century and two continents before it’s return back to Winnipeg.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The year 2025 will be instrumental in Southwest's history. At the behest of shareholder Elliott Investment, the carrier will implement multiple developments to attempt to arrest lackluster financial performance. Thus far, it has started its first overnight flights and introduced a codeshare agreement with Icelandair. Other coming changes include assigned seating (ending its open seating policy) and premium seats.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Toronto Pearson International Airport is currently under a ground stop due to an "aircraft emergency." A Delta CRJ-900 is involved.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Did you know that not all aircraft are ETOPS certified at the world's largest low-cost carrier because of the cost and its overall route network? We dive into this interesting situation below and explain why.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
It was Fulghum who authored the New York Times bestseller, All I Really Need to know I Learned in Kindergarten. The simple creed offers a valuable lesson in efficiency and effectiveness. Its wisdom has been applied to everything from home life to business dealings and has its place on the flight deck as well. When an emergency strikes, seconds matter.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Allegiant continually seeks out unserved leisure-only routes that it serves on a low-frequency, under-the-radar basis. Until these links began, most of them had never had any operator.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Two runways remain closed but operations have resumed at Toronto Pearson International Airport after a Delta Connection CRJ 900 crashed, flipped and broke apart on landing, injuring 18 of the 80 people onboard. There were no fatalities among the 76 passengers and four crew members but a child and two adults had serious injuries. The plane’s wings and tail detached but the fuselage remained intact.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
British Airways will acquire Boeings maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at London Gatwick Airport , securing more jobs and expanding its presence at the hub. The current staff will be transferred to a new subsidiary, with more staff to be hired in the future.
Aviation News
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
A retired and demilitarized AV-8B Harrier II+ was inducted into the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona, Feb. 14, 2025. This is a.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Few aviation enthusiasts today have not heard of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, one of the fastest aircraft ever to take to the skies. This dynamic aircraft was a strategic reconnaissance jet built by Lockheed's secretive Skunk Works division in the 1960s , capable of flying at speeds beyond Mach 3. Originally designed by Clarence Johnson and based on the Lockheed A-12, the aircraft featured stealth technology.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The CAF RISE ABOVE program is a nationwide initiative dedicated to educating and inspiring individuals by sharing the remarkable stories of the Tuskegee Airmen and the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Through their courage, determination, and excellence, these trailblazers overcame adversity and paved the way for future generations in aviation and beyond.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Back in 2024, United Airlines made waves by announcing what many have referred to as one of the most ambitious international flight network expansions in modern history. Not only has the carrier decided to add nonstop flights to more than a dozen destinations, but it has also chosen extremely unique cities, ones that have historically experienced low levels of passenger demand.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration has laid off hundreds of probationary employees as the agency planned a visit from Elon Musks employees.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Qatar Airways currently flies the Airbus A380 from its Doha hub to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, London Heathrow, Paris CDG, Perth, and Sydney.
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