Aerotime

MARCH 5, 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently released its Annual Safety Report for 2024. The figures contained within the report reveal that, overall, the air transport industry remained one of the safest forms of transport and demonstrated a trajectory of improvement on the five-year rolling average figures. However, safety for 2024 did not emulate the unprecedented low levels recorded in 2023, which turned out to be the safest year on record for commercial airline travel.

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CFI Academy

MARCH 5, 2025

As an airplane pilot, youre familiar with NOTAMs, but have you encountered a DROTAM? Short for Drone Notice to Airmen, a DROTAM is a specialized NOTAM issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to alert you about drone activity in the National Airspace System (NAS). With drones increasingly sharing the skies, understanding DROTAMs can enhance your situational awareness and safety.

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Aerotime

MARCH 5, 2025

Advanced air mobility developer Volocopter has laid off its entire workforce as it enters insolvency proceedings, several German media outlets have reported. Volocopter filed an application for the opening of insolvency proceedings on December 26, 2024. A court in the German state of Baden-Wrttemberg, where the firm is based, has now confirmed the start of this legal process through which creditors will be able to present their claims.

Aviation Technology

Thrust Flight

MARCH 5, 2025

Aviation history is filled with remarkable women who have broken barriers and set new standards. This article highlights ten trailblazing female pilots whose contributions have significantly impacted the field. From early pioneers to contemporary leaders, these women have demonstrated exceptional skill and determination. Their stories of overcoming challenges and achieving greatness serve as powerful inspirations […] The post 10 Trailblazing Female Pilots Everyone Should Know appeared firs

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Aerotime

MARCH 5, 2025

Dassault Aviation has released its financial results for the fiscal year 2024 and outlined its strategic plans for the year ahead. The company reported a revenue of 6.2 billion for 2024, marking a 29% increase compared to 2023. Its adjusted net income surpassed 1 billion. Dassault Aviations order book grew in 2024, driven mainly by the success of the Rafale.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 5, 2025

To kick off our trip to Niseko, Japan , we spent a couple of nights in Tokyo, a city thats always worth visiting. In the past few years, weve seen Marriotts luxury EDITION brand open two properties in the city the Tokyo EDITION Toranomon opened in October 2020, while the Tokyo EDITION Ginza opened in March 2024. Ive been curious to check these out, so decided to book one night at each.

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Aerotime

MARCH 5, 2025

Lufthansa announced that its Lufthansa Express Rail program is now valid for use on local buses, trams, underground and suburban railway. Previously, the program only included travel between German train stations and to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Now, passengers can use the pass to travel to and from their homes to the airport using the Deutsche Bahn (DB) City-Ticket.

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Aerotime

MARCH 5, 2025

Qatar Airways has signaled that it will soon place a large order for widebody aircraft in an effort to secure long-term growth, according to Reuters On March 4, 2025, Reuters reported that Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Thierry Antinori indicated to the news outlet the previous day that the wheels were in motion for a new aircraft agreement. “To secure the growth of tomorrow by continuing to have a very strong and the best fleet in the industry, our CEO is working on the RFP

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All Plane

MARCH 5, 2025

Flight#: V72135 / V72134 From: Barcelona (BCN) To: Bordeaux-Merignac (BOD) (and back) Flight time: 1h Aircraft: Airbus A320 This is an airline which I have been following very closely since its very early days, to the point that, I think, I was their second follower on Twitter (now X) even before they had officially launched. Not only that, but, years ago I had the chance to work as a consultant in some projects involving this company and I got to know it (and the very talented team that manages

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Aerotime

MARCH 5, 2025

The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) has temporarily grounded seven De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 turboprops flown by regional operator SkyAlps. According to ENAC , the partial fleet grounding came after a team of its inspectors attended the SkyAlps headquarters between February 26 and 28, 2025. During an audit, inspectors checked documents and inspected aircraft where upon they discovered several non-conformities emerged.

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Air Facts

MARCH 5, 2025

Teaching International Student Pilots Air Facts Journal In the mid 70s, I was a USAF T-38 instructor pilot (IP) in the 71 st Flying Training Wing at Vance AFB (KEND) in Enid, Oklahoma. Two squadrons trained students in their journey to become Air Force pilots. They began training in the 8 th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) flying the Cessna T-37 Tweet for the first half of the Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) syllabus.

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Aerotime

MARCH 5, 2025

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) grounded its fleet of FA-50 fighter jets following a mountain range crash that killed two of its pilots. The FA-50 was first reported missing on March 4, 2025 after it disappeared during an overnight tactical operation. A search and rescue operation was deployed, and the FA-50 was found on March 5, 2025 crashed in the Kalatungan mountain range in Bukidnon province.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 5, 2025

The rugged design of a tailwheel airplane and its extra prop clearance opens up the opportunity to land at a wide variety of off-airport locations with soft surfaces, like sand, gravel bars, grass and even mud. A modified soft-field approach and landing technique should be used when operating from these conditions, which allows the wheels to touchdown at the slowest possible airspeed with the wings supporting the weight of the airplane as long as possible.

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Aerotime

MARCH 5, 2025

AirAsia Aviation Group confirmed that it will receive 14 new aircraft deliveries in 2025 to support expected growth in passenger numbers in the ASEAN region. The group said that 10 of the 14 aircraft will come from lessors, and four directly from Airbus. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Asia Pacific passenger numbers are set to grow by 7.9% in 2025.

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AV Web

MARCH 5, 2025

At a House hearing yesterday (March 4), the chairman of the bodys subcommittee on aviation said, For a country that considers itself the gold standard in aviation safetywe must do better. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas referred to 105 of the FAAs 138 systems that were reported as unsustainable or potentially unsustainable” a condition he described as unacceptable.

Air Traffic Control

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 5, 2025

On this day in aviation history, March 5, 1936, the legendary Supermarine Spitfire took to the skies for the first time. The Spitfire quickly became one of the most iconic aircraft of all time, designed by R.J. Mitchell as a single-seat, short-range fighter-interceptor. Its elegant lines and exceptional performance make it a favorite among aviation enthusiasts.

Stability

Simple Flying

MARCH 5, 2025

US-based ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air made two major announcements yesterday, both of which demonstrate a greater directional shift being made by the carrier. Effective September 2nd, 2025, Allegiant Air will be closing its operating base at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), where the carrier has historically maintained a crew base and operated many daily flights.

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Thrust Flight

MARCH 5, 2025

In this article, were going to help all you new pilots out there who are struggling with ATC communication phrases. Learning how to talk to air traffic control is stressful for many new pilots. But with a little practice you’ll get the hang of it and begin to feel comfortable talking to atc. Remembering specific […] The post ATC Communications Pilots Must Know appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 5, 2025

For more information on operating to Singapore, visit our destination and regulatory guides: Singapore Business Aviation Destination Guide Singapore Foreign Operator Permit Regulations Singapores Civil Aviation Authority (CAAS) is introducing new regulatory requirements under ANR-129 Foreign Operators Permit (FOP) Regulations, set to take effect in mid-2025.

Cargo

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 5, 2025

In November 2024, we saw Spirit Airlines file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection , after accruing billions of dollars in losses since the start of the pandemic. The airline is now exiting bankruptcy protection , following a restructuring that wiped out around $795 million in debt. While the companys accumulating debt issues have been addressed, what hasnt been addressed is that the company is continuing to hemorrhage money at a rate we simply havent seen at any other airline, and its clear the

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Aerotime

MARCH 5, 2025

Two stranded NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, are just a few weeks away from finally returning to Earth after spending nine months in space. During a NASA news conference livestreamed from the International Space Station (ISS) on March 4, 2024, astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore discussed their return to Earth.

Flight Plan

Simple Flying

MARCH 5, 2025

In recent years, sustainability has become an increasingly important topic to major companies in the aviation industry. Whether they are airlines, manufacturers, or airports, many share a common goal of reducing carbon emissions in the sector, with the goal of becoming net zero by the middle of the century. There are many different ways in which such companies can foster sustainability.

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CFI Academy

MARCH 5, 2025

As an airplane pilot, you’re familiar with NOTAMs, but have you encountered a DROTAM? Short for “Drone Notice to Airmen,” a DROTAM is a specialized NOTAM issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to alert you about drone activity in the National Airspace System (NAS). With drones increasingly sharing the skies, understanding DROTAMs can enhance your situational awareness and safety.

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AV Web

MARCH 5, 2025

According to a Honeywell survey, the overwhelming majority of U.S. frequent fliers would take an electric air taxi. The survey, reported in the Robb Report online news service, is seen as a significant boost to the electric vertical takeoff and land (eVTOL) industry. The survey projects that 65% of millennials are comfortable with the idea of flying in an electric air taxi.

Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 5, 2025

JetBlue has announced its appointment of Steve Olson as its new head of system operations and airports, who will be reporting directly to the chief operating officer, Warren Christie. The airline states that Olson will take a holistic approach to customer experience and operation in his new role, by aligning its systems operations and airport functions in an effort to improve communication and informed decision-making.

Flight Plan

Simple Flying

MARCH 5, 2025

When it comes to major low-cost airlines in Europe, Hungary-based Wizz Air is undoubtedly one of the youngest. Of the three major low-cost airlines on the continent (with the other two being Ryanair and easyJet), there is no questioning which one has experienced the most bullish growth over the past twenty years. First launching flights in 2003, Wizz Air has rapidly expanded and slowly become one of the continent's largest and most influential airlines.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 5, 2025

Its incredible how Marriott seemingly continues to let its hotels do whatever the heck they want, regardless of what brand standards dictate. Aloft Dublin City defies Marriott brand standards Marriott Bonvoys elite breakfast benefit is ridiculously complicated, with more exclusions and restrictions than anyone could reasonably keep track of. That being said, there are certain brands where Bonvoy Platinum members and above are supposed to consistently be able to select breakfast as their welcome

Simple Flying

MARCH 5, 2025

Southwest Airlines is in the middle of a significant cost-reducing phase and is implementing some big changes within the organization and its operations. It announced a reduction in its corporate positions last month and has also been reducing some bases. And now, new reports have surfaced about the airline closing crew bases at two locations.

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AV Web

MARCH 5, 2025

Pete Bunce, outgoing president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has accepted an elected position on the board of directors for Redbird Flight Simulations. Bunce said, My experience through military aviation with the multiplying value of realistic simulator training for accelerated initial skills enhancement, proficiency, and, most importantly, overall flight crew safety made me an instant advocate for Redbird.

General Aviation

Aerotime

MARCH 5, 2025

Few countries in the developed world are without fighter jets. Combat aircraft fast enough to intercept an aerial threat are considered the backbone of a capable air defense, and most nations maintain at least one squadron of modern jets. Others have taken a different route. Irelands air force, An tAerchr – the Irish Air Corps – doesnt have a single fighter jet in its fleet.

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AV Web

MARCH 5, 2025

In a press conference today (March 5), Dassault Aviation chairman and CEO Eric Trappier described impending U.S. tariffs on the European Union (EU) as a most concerning geopolitical development. President Donald Trump has said he intends to impose 25% tariffs on EU imports, which would include French-made Falcon business jets. The tariffs could cut deeply into Dassault Falcons U.S. presence, most notably completions and service facilities in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 5, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally issued the final rule airworthiness directive (AD) for the CFM International CF56, the exclusive engine option for the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) aircraft family, to fix an unsafe condition that had resulted in two engine failures, including an incident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 aircraft.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 5, 2025

ATP Flight School , a nationwide flight school known for their fast tracked approach to pilot-training curriculum, will be taking delivery of 61 new Cessna 172s and Piper Seminoles this year. Most of them (54 airplanes) will be Garmin G1000 NXi-equipped Cessna 172s and seven will be Piper Seminoles outfitted with Garmin G1000s. The new Skyhawks and Seminoles will join a fleet of 614 aircraft flying a total of 850 flights daily and logging more than 581,000 hours a year, according to the company.

General Aviation

Simple Flying

MARCH 5, 2025

The long-haul market has changed considerably in recent years, with quadjets fading into obscurity as airlines favor more efficient and versatile twin-engine widebodies. However, another notable shift has been the uptick in narrowbody traffic on long-haul sectors, as exemplified by JetBlue's growing presence in the transatlantic market, as it connects Europe with the East Coast of the US.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 5, 2025

FL Technics, a global MRO service provider, has joined the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) as a new member. FL Technics is currently constructing a new 20,000 sqm MRO hangar at the second busiest airport in the Caribbean, Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), which it hopes will support the growing fleet of narrow-body aircraft in the region.

Narrow-Body Aircraft

The Aviationist

MARCH 5, 2025

The B-52, sporting the orange throwback paint scheme, has been spotted flying over Texas with two loads under the wing hardpoints, one of which clearly looks like an AGM-183 ARRW missile. A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber was spotted flying over Amarillo, Texas, on Mar. 5, 2025, while carrying two loads under its wings, […] The post B-52 Spotted Over Texas Apparently Carrying Hypersonic Missile During Test appeared first on The Aviationist.

Aerotime

MARCH 5, 2025

Virgin Australia has appointed its current Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Dave Emerson as the airlines new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following Jayne Hrdlickas four-year tenure in the role. Emerson, who began his career in the aviation industry as a customer service representative at America West Airlines in 1990, said that he was humbled by the opportunity to lead the airline and its 8,000 strong team on its next exciting chapter.

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