Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Skyryse, a Californian-based developer of flight software applications, announced on February 5, 2025, that it has completed the worlds first fully automated set-down of a production helicopter using just the swipe of a finger on its SkyOS flight software app. The test follows seven years of the company developing the software that it hopes will eventually open up the possibilities of fully automated flight for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to reduce air traffic at Reagan Washington National Airport to address safety concerns following last weeks deadly midair collision between a regional jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, which claimed 67 lives. In an email obtained by Reuters , the FAA notified airlines it would be reducing the maximum arrival rate from 28 to 26 per hour which would enhance safety but also extend average delays from 40 to 50 minutes.

Air Traffic Control

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of the emirates main commercial airport, Abu Dhabi-Zayed International Airport (AUH), announced its results for 2024 on February 5, 2025. The company handled 29.4 million passengers in total through its five airports, a figure that represents a 28.1% increase compared to the 22.9 million passengers handled in 2023. According to the company, the figures showcase significant growth and reaffirm Abu Dhabis position as a leading global aviation hub.

Cargo

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Air Canada Aeorplan is one of the most useful frequent flyer programs out there, thanks to the reasonable award pricing , the huge number of airline partners , and the ability to have stopovers for 5,000 points , among other things. In the coming weeks, the Air Canada Aeroplan program will be making some award chart updates. Dont panic, though this only impacts a limited number of partner airlines, and its not all bad news.

Airline

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transport Safety Bureau (NTSB) in the US have launched an investigation following a ground collision involving a Japan Airlines (JAL) Boeing 787 Dreamliner and a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Operations at the airport were temporarily halted at the airport while the incident was dealt with, although no passengers or crew were reported injured as a result.

Tail

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

LOT Polish Airlines is cutting its only remaining long haul route from Budapest, representing the carriers last fifth freedom route. LOT Polish Airlines cuts Budapest to Seoul Incheon route While LOT Polish Airlines is based in (you guessed it!) Poland, several years ago the carrier began an interesting project, whereby it launched long haul flights from Hungary.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

All South Korean airports will install thermal imaging cameras and bird detection radar systems, according to reports from several Korean media outlets. This decision follows a preliminary report by the by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) of South Korea on January 27, 2025, which blamed a bird strike for the deadly crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 at Muan International Airport (MWX).

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Akasa Air has secured new funding from marquee investors designed to inject fresh capital into the low-cost-carrier in its efforts to become one of the top 30 airlines in the world by the end of the decade On February 6, 2024, Akasa Air said it welcomed new financial commitments from a consortium that includes Premji Invest (the global investment arm of Azim Premji), Claypond Capital (the investment office of Dr Ranjan Pai) and funds managed by 360 ONE Asset.

Stability

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines has just revealed its next destination in the United States, and its not what youd expect or maybe it is? Starlux launching Taipei to Ontario flights as of June 2025 AeroRoutes reports that as of June 2, 2025, Starlux Airlines plans to launch 4x weekly flights between Taipei, Taiwan (TPE), and Ontario, California (ONT), with the following schedule: JX10 Taipei to Ontario departing 8:05PM arriving 5:05PM JX09 Ontario to Taipei departing 11:10PM arriving 4:15AM (+2 da

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Throughout 2025, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines will be celebrating its centenary year, marking 100 years since the companys first incarnation, Huff Daland Crop Dusters Inc. first took to the air in Macon, Georgia in 1925. One way in which the carrier is marking its milestone year is with a special centenary livery to be worn by two of its Airbus aircraft.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), which serves Vail Ski Resort, recently faced extensive staffing challenges during a transition period between different contracted air traffic control service providers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which regulates air traffic control across the United States, initiated the airport's transition from one air traffic control provider to another last year.

Air Traffic Control

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

For the next segment of my quick trip to Paris and Cairo , I flew Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-900 business class (marketed as Cloud Nine) on the 3hr40min middle of the night flight from Cairo (CAI) to Addis Ababa (ADD). This was my first flight on Ethiopian in many years, so I was excited to give the airline another shot. How was my experience? Look, Africa is a tricky continent for aviation, and Ethiopian is about as good as it gets its Africas most global, reliable, and profitable airline.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Taiwanese carrier STARLUX will begin its fourth US route: Taipei to Ontario, California. This will complement its existing Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle network. STARLUX will become Ontario's second long-haul operator and the second carrier from Taiwan, joining China Airlines.

Airline

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In August 2023, we saw the launch of BermudAir , a new airline offering service to and from Bermuda (BDA). The airline has expanded quite nicely since then, and has just announced plans to add yet another three routes. I find this all to be quite fascinating BermudAir adds new United States & Canada routes BermudAir is expanding its service this spring, with flights to three new airports Montreal (YUL), Providence (PVD), and Richmond (RIC).

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As part of the kick-off to the celebration of the US Marine Corps 250th Birthday, the US Marines will provide the aircraft for this years Super Bowl flyoverthe premier American football event. While the Super Bowl may be played inside the covered stadium that is New Orleans Caesars Superdome, the flyover is televised to an international audience and gets aviation geeks excited every year.

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Let me start by saying that at least for now, theres nothing to panic about, and this was apparently a website error. However, several readers have brought this to my attention, so I cant help but cover it. As a fairly low tech guy, I also have some questions to ask those who are more technologically literate. Marriott Bonvoys strange points website error For a brief period today, the Marriott website was updated to indicate significantly reduced points earning rates at many limited service bran

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The ICON A5 is an amphibious light-sport aircraft (LSA) that inspires recreational pilots, handling water landings with full (30-degree) flaps. It was first flown in 2008, and production began in December 2012. With a maximum speed of 95 Knots (109 MPH, 176 km/h), the aircraft features an angle of attack indicator and a T-tail to keep the elevator and rudder in the propeller slipstream.

Rudder

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Brazilian aerospace developer Embraer has seen its aircraft order backlog swell to record levels, reaching a value of $26.3 billion during the final quarter in 2024. On February 6, 2025, Embraer said the order value in 2024 was largest ever recorded by the company and represented a 40% increase in volume when compared to 2023. As previously announced in January 2024, Embraer also delivered 206 aircraft in 2024, measured against 181 in 2023.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

On Thursday, President Donald Trump called for a new computerized air traffic control systemshifting blame on last weeks midair crash to what he described as an obsolete system, according to a report from AP News. In the aftermath of the deadly collision between a CRJ and Black Hawk helicopter, which killed 67, Trump initially attributed the accident to diversity hiring programs.

Air Traffic Control

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Thai Airways has entered a lease agreement with Dublin-based SMBC Aviation Capital for eight factory-new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The agreement between Thai Airways and SMBC was confirmed on February 5, 2025, with delivery of the new Airbus A321neos scheduled to arrive in 2026 and 2027. The narrowbody aircraft form part of SMBCs own orderbook with Airbus which, according to ch-aviation, includes 19 A321neos, 27 A321-200NXs and four A321-200NX(LR) jets.

Jet

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Uber-luxury hotel group Aman has just started accepting reservations for its newest property. It looks gorgeous, though is priced on a completely different level than anything else in the city Basics of the new Aman Nai Lert Bangkok The Aman Nai Lert Bangkok is now accepting reservations for stays as of April 2, 2025. The property was first announced back in 2019, with an anticipated 2022 opening.

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Breeze Airways' first commercial flight was in May 2021. Nearly four years later, ch-aviation shows the carrier has 48 aircraft : 35 Airbus A220-300s, 10 Embraer E190s, and three E195s. While the Embraers have far higher fuel burn, their ownership costs are very low. The airline previously said it'd retire its Embraers in 2026 , although some may be retained and used for charter flights.

Airline

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Elvis Presley, the King of Rock n Roll, is recognized by Guinness World Records as the best-selling solo artist of all time. With one billion record sales worldwide, its safe to say that Elvis Presley is one of the most recognizable faces and voices in music history. Like most global superstars, Presley also enjoyed traveling in style, which included taking to the skies in his own fleet of private planes.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Chatham County, GA – We are excited to announce that the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will participate in the Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday on February 9, 2025! This event is part of the annual Georgia History Festival, sponsored by the Georgia Historical Society, which is a statewide K-12 educational event.

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Nearly 30 years have passed since the world's first Boeing 777 (a non-Extended Range 200 series) was delivered to the launch customer United Airlines in May 1995. It was the brilliantly registered N777UA. The aircraft is still going strong, including flying international jaunts to Cancun. It has United's high-capacity, 364-seat layout.

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

By Chris Henry, EAA Aviation Museum Manager Throughout the globe, as we drive from town to town, many times we see an aircraft on a pole outside of a VFW, town hall, or park. Many times we take note of the aircraft, maybe get out to snap a photo and look it over. Something we […] The post A Hero in Your Own Hometown first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In many ways, the Boeing 737-800 is the workhorse of American's short-haul fleet. This dynamic aircraft was among the most efficient aircraft to hit the market in the late 1990s, and the plane has remained in service with American Airlines up until the present day. For flights that involve nonstop services between middle-market destinations and American's major hubs, there is almost no aircraft better suited to handle the capacity and operational requirements of these routes.

Airline

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 flying from Miami to Frankfurt was forced to make an emergency diversion after the captain in command of the flight became incapacitated. The first officer, accompanied by another Lufthansa pilot acting as relief crew, subsequently took control of the flight and made an emergency landing in Montreal, Canada. The incident unfolded on January 19, 2025, although full details have only just come to light.

Air Traffic Control

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Many airlines have dropped hints or leaked information about moving their headquarters to a new location, usually as a ploy to squeeze more concessions out of their current hosts. In December, United Airlines filed an infrastructure master plan with Denver city planners for land it purchased in 2023, which looks like a new corporate headquarters.

Airline

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

After a few past wobbles, Vertical Aerospace has the feel of a company that is entering a new era of real significance backed up by an experienced, international team with a binding belief in its future success. In just the past few weeks, the UK-based electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer has announced new investment of up to $50 million in new committed funding from Mudrick Capital Management and celebrated further incredible flight tests at its base at Cotswold Airport (GBA)

Pilot

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A search is underway after a Bering Air Cessna Caravan went missing near Nome, Alaska on Thursday. The aircraft, with 10 people onboard, was enroute from Unalakleet to the far western Alaskan city.

Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration is further reducing flight arrival rates at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

JetBlue has confirmed that, as part of its JetForward strategy, which it unveiled in July 2024, it has decided to discontinue services between Boston and New York-LaGuardia. New airport fees are making it impossible to offer the low fares that customers expect on the route.

AOPA

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A Massachusetts pilot whose certificate the FAA seeks to suspend for 120 days following apparently legal seaplane takeoffs and landings on the Connecticut River on May 28 is appealing to the NTSB, a case that raises fresh concern about the FAA's interpretation of the regulation invoked against Trent Palmer and use of ADS-B data in enforcement investigations.

Pilot

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Allegiant Air has joined other United States-based carriers, including American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, in welcoming more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft than expected during the final quarter of last year.

Airline

AOPA

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In a move that evokes the U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ long-ago transition from the Douglas A–4 Skyhawk to the McDonnell Douglas F/A–18 Hornet, the Golden Eagles Flight Team at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has chosen a new mount.

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

On January 23rd, Delta Air Lines had to cancel one of its flights due to a crew member accidentally deploying an emergency slide. In this video, we go over the details of what happened.