Aerotime

APRIL 16, 2025

Air France announced on April 16, 2025, that it will be launching a new destination in Thailand during the 2025/26 winter season. Starting on November 27, 2025, the French flag carrier will fly nonstop three times per week between its hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Phuket International Airport (HKT). The new service, which is awaiting approval from the Thai government, will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with 472 seats.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 16, 2025

I think most people would like to believe that their hotel room wont be entered without permission, especially when the do not disturb sign is on. However, heres a good reminder of what can go wrong La Quinta Resort & Club guests report in-room theft The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is going on right now, and for those who are into music festivals, its one of the most popular ones in the world.

Aerotime

APRIL 16, 2025

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has partnered with Philippine Airlines (PAL) to host the 2025 Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar (APASS 2025) in Manila. The two-day event will be held on September 10-11, 2025 at the Hilton Manila. The biannual event was last held in 2018 in Seoul, and the upcoming seminar will be the first since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 16, 2025

Frontier Airlines has just launched a potentially lucrative promotion that can get just about anyone elite status with the airline. Theres not even a need to have elite status with a competing airline, but instead, you just have to be a member of the Southwest Rapid Rewards program. Frontier is obviously doing everything in its power to find more potential customers!

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 16, 2025

As most of our readers will know, Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane is under restoration to airworthy condition with the Lincoln Aviation Heritage Center at former RAF East Kirkby in Lincolnshire, England. The group has made magnificent progress, even during the pandemic, and we thought that our readers might like to see a recent (edited) restoration update, reproduced here with permission.

Tail

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 16, 2025

While the concept of an aircraft suffering a bird strike is nothing new, heres a strange variation of that, as reported by The Aviation Herald. United 737 has major engine issues after Denver takeoff This incident happened on Sunday, April 13, 2025, and involves United Airlines flight UA2325, scheduled to fly from Denver (DEN) to Edmonton (YEG). The 1,019-mile flight was operated by a 27-year-old Boeing 737-800 with the registration code N27213, with 153 passengers and six crew members.

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Aerotime

APRIL 16, 2025

China Southern Airlines has cancelled the sale of 10 B787-8 aircraft and two accompanying GEnx-1B70/P2 engines which the carrier had recently put up for auction. In November 2024, the Chinese carrier, which is one of Chinas Big three government-owned international airlines, announced its intention to dispose of its entire B787-8 fleet. Subsequently, in the first quarter of 2025, the airline listed the aircraft on the Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange in order to start taking bids for th

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Aerotime

APRIL 16, 2025

A modified hairdryer packed inside a checked suitcase triggered a security alert at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE), prompting the evacuation of the airport. The airport was closed for two and half hours due to the incident, which occurred on April 13, 2025. Security scanners were triggered when the object was detected inside a checked suitcase, and was later revealed to be a hairdryer that had been patched up and held together with tape.

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 16, 2025

Its airline earnings season, and last week, Delta became the first US airline to report its Q1 2025 financial results. The results were exactly what we expected based on updated (lowered) guidance , and Delta management was rather upbeat, despite all the uncertainty right now. United has now become the second major US airline to report its Q1 2025 financial results , and the airline has painted an outright rosy picture about its performance and outlook, even in the event that the United States g

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 16, 2025

Ryanair’s CEO Eddie Wilson has taken a swipe at what he perceives as the inefficiencies and costs associated with regional airports and the organisations behind them. In an interview with Spanish business paper El Economista , Wilson discussed how the airline plans to remove more aircraft from small airfields from next winter and he also demanded a response from the Spanish government to his request to encourage traffic to underused airports. “Regional airports are 70% underutilised,

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Aerotime

APRIL 16, 2025

A new report published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed the huge impact that the aviation industry has on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) economy. According to the report published on April 16, 2025, aviation contributed an 18.25% share of GDP (gross domestic product) for the region in 2023 and supported 992,000 jobs.

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AV Web

APRIL 16, 2025

With international alliances suffering the stress of strained economic relations, the U.S. Navy is, nevertheless, bullish on the joint U.S.-Australian MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone program. The drone model is linked to the loyal wingman concept of using unmanned aircraft alongside manned combat aircraft in a variety of roles. To date, the MQ-28 has largely been associated with U.S.

Simple Flying

APRIL 16, 2025

Iberia has made a significant change to its Dallas/Fort Worth schedule. As first spotted by the eagle-eyed Ishrion Aviation , which is reflected in Cirium Diio, winter flights will leave Madrid at 00:55 and arrive in Texas at 05:30 local time. This will be earlier than any other European-originating winter passenger service in the US/Canada. This schedule resembles some of the Spanish carrier's South American flights.

Aerotime

APRIL 16, 2025

A NASA-owned S-3B Viking aircraft that helped support research missions for over a decade will be displayed at the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum in Jacksonville, Florida. The S-3B Viking, which formed part of the US Navy fleet, was originally designed by Lockheed Martin as an anti-submarine warfare aircraft and were operational during the Gulf War and in Afghanistan.

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 16, 2025

Nowadays premium cards are more popular than ever before. Two of the most popular of these cards are The Platinum Card from American Express and Chase Sapphire Reserve Card , and I know a lot of people struggle to decide which card is a better fit. In this post, I want to take a closer look at that question what are the pros and cons of both cards, and can it make sense to have both of them?

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Aerotime

APRIL 16, 2025

United Airlines has forecasted a financial outlook for the second quarter and the full year of 2025 that is below expectations, attributing it to a uncertain macroeconomic environment that the airline considers “impossible to predict. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 15, 2025, United Airlines announced its financial results for the first quarter and provided preliminary predictions for the second quarter and full-year outlook for 2025.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 16, 2025

Ive written extensively about the Bilt Mastercard ( review ), which is an innovative and rewarding credit card. The greatest selling point of the card is that you can earn points for paying your rent with no fee, as long as you make at least five transactions per billing cycle. Bilt has just introduced a cool new feature, which makes it more rewarding to pay your rent using another credit card.

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World Airline News

APRIL 16, 2025

Q1 pre-tax margin up 4.9 points year-over-year, ahead of Wall Street consensus; up 3.6 points on an adjusted basis 1 Q1 pre-tax margin expected to lead the industry as United continues to attract more brand-loyal customers, improve the customer experience and demonstrate the resiliency of the business Year-to-date 2 repurchased $451 million of shares United expects resilient earnings in Q2 and full-year 2025 3 despite uncertain macroeconomic environment and is removing 4 points of scheduled dome

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 16, 2025

Marriott has just launched a targeted gift card sale, which Im sure many Marriott Bonvoy members may be interested in Marriott selling gift cards at a discount Marriott has just launched a 15% off sale for the purchase of gift cards. This promotion is targeted at those who have a US-issued Marriott Bonvoy credit card, and its also likely targeted beyond that.

Simple Flying

APRIL 16, 2025

American Airlines has revealed the latest perk that will be made available to its frequent flyers and loyalty members, with those who are signed up to the carrier's AAdvantage scheme set to be able to access free inflight WiFi. This comes as a result of the legacy airline's partnership with telecommunications giant AT&T, which, much like American Airlines, is a company based in the state of Texas.

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The Aviationist

APRIL 16, 2025

New photo from recent flight offers clearest view yet of the stealth aircrafts profile, providing fresh insights into its cockpit configuration. New photos that surfaced online on Apr. 16, 2025, provide the best side view yet of the mysterious new aircraft developed by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC). As previously reported, the prototype is believed […] The post New Side Image of Chinas Next Gen J-XDS Stealth Jet Surfaces, Confirms Canopy Design appeared first on The Aviationist.

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All Plane

APRIL 16, 2025

If you have been to whichever aviation conference recently the words innovation and digitalization have surely popped up at some point in the program. These are often applied to processes which involve the air side of the experience, whether airline booking paths or flight operations. However, the Aviation-Event 2025 CLJ conference , which took place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania on March 21, 2025, provided an excellent opportunity to discuss innovation in one particular aspect of the air travel exper

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Plane and Pilot

APRIL 16, 2025

Like many pilots, I trained in Cessna 150s and 152s , swapping types based on availability and discovering slight disorientation along the way. I recall feeling like one of the 152s was easier to fly than the others, and the confusion of having to look at the A-pillar to find the flap setting on one of the 150s. Seems a quaint idea now that I get to fly a lot of very different airplanes, but it meant something at the time.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 16, 2025

The owner and president of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones, has a unique strategy for his team's travel. Players and staff need to move quickly and dependably to meet the team's regular-season and pre-season schedules, all while carrying heavy equipment. A Boeing 777 set up for just this kind of charter serves as the foundation of the Cowboys' aviation strategy.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 16, 2025

Are you a commercial drone operator? Or maybe youre someone who is curious about the costs involved with commercial drone operation. There are different kinds of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for different operations, and it’s important to know what those are and how much they cost to operate. Key Takeaways Drones can be used in different industries, including public safety, agriculture, and energy.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 16, 2025

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have launched a new initiative called Dine on Us, aimed at rewarding their frequent flyer members with complimentary dining. Starting June 12, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer members flying to and from Australia through Doha will receive a $20 dining voucher, which can be used at over 50 restaurants and cafs at Doha's Hamad International Airport (DOH).

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 16, 2025

Hilton has announced the newest location for its luxury Waldorf Astoria brand, though well have to be patient 175-key Waldorf Astoria Turks & Caicos being developed Hilton has signed a branding and management agreement for the Waldorf Astoria Turks & Caicos Dellis Cay, which is expected to open in 2028 (though like all hotel projects announced this far in advance, I wouldnt count on the timeline).

Simple Flying

APRIL 16, 2025

Airbus and Boeing are involved in one of the most contentious business rivalries in the world. The two aerospace giants have become the world's primary source for commercial aircraft, offering a variety of products ranging from smaller, short-haul jets to some of the largest aircraft in the world. Their scale and advanced technology means that airlines can only pick between two suppliers for mainline commercial jets.

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World Airline News

APRIL 16, 2025

Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A321-271N WL N208HA (msn 8123) (Moana 2) ONT (Michael B. Ing). Image: 964316. ONTARIO, Calif., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The number of passengers who chose Ontario International Airport (ONT) rose for the 49 th straight month in March as the airport welcomed nearly 560,000 travelers. The Southern California gateway’s passenger count totaled 559,619 last month, up 0.5% from March 2024.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 16, 2025

Spirit Airlines is an airline that is laughed at by many and yet attracts a lot of passengers. The internet is full of memes about delays, lack of legroom, and passengers having to bring their own snacks, as even still water costs extra. On social media, the image of Spirit reflects a flying school bus, the last option for desperate travelers. Despite this reputation, the airline still attracts crowds of loyal passengers, who not only fly on it regularly but do it with a smile and pride.

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Air Facts

APRIL 16, 2025

A Love Affair with Aviation from CAP to Piper Cubs Air Facts Journal Every time I saw this stamp, I would feel myself plunging into a fantasy of flight. I have always been passionate about aviation. Looking back at the earlier part of the 1950s in Brooklyn, New York when I was a few years old, there was a US postal stamp with a drawing of a then modern four engine Constellation.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 16, 2025

On this day in aviation historyApril 16, 1988we mark the 37th anniversary of the first flight of the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk. The Goshawks story began in the 1970s, when the U.S. Navy sought a modern replacement for its aging T-2 Buckeye and TA-4 Skyhawk jet trainers. By 1978, the service had launched the VTX-TS (Naval Aircraft Training System) program to find a suitable successor.

Flight Deck

Simple Flying

APRIL 16, 2025

Kew West International Airport (EYW) has long been the location of extensive construction, with many different renovation projects continually underway. One of the largest and most important leisure travel gateways in South Florida, Key West has long been an important facility for connecting passengers from around the United States to the greater Florida Keys region.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 16, 2025

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic military aircraft in particular. He has a particular penchant for documenting specific airframes with a highly detailed series of walk-around images and an in-depth exploration of their history, which have proved to be popular with many of those who have seen them, and we thought our readers would be equally fascinated too.

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 16, 2025

A new digital cargo offer, booking and settlement platform has been launched by Accelya to support airlines scale their air freight business. FLX ONE Cargo was developed on the back of the FLX ONE platform for order offer airline retailing that was unveiled last year. The system is fully open, cloud-native and was built to give airline users greater commercial agility, operational visibility and control, according to Accelya.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 16, 2025

Harrison Ford is often considered to be one of the best American actors of all time. He has starred in several popular film series throughout his career, including portraying Han Solo in Star Wars and Indiana Jones in the Indiana Jones franchise. He also starred in several other popular movies, including Patriot Games, Blade Runner, Clear and Present Danger, Witness, and The Fugitive, among many others.

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The Aviationist

APRIL 16, 2025

The B-2 bombers operating out of Diego Garcia have been reportedly using 30,000 lb GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators against underground Houthi targets. Since late March 2025, six B-2A Spirit stealth bombers have been deployed to Diego Garcia, the strategic U.S. outpost in the Indian Ocean. From there, the bombers have been involved in the strikes […] The post B-2 Stealth Bombers Are Using GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators in Yemen – Reports appeared first on The Aviationist.