Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

Inclement weather creates havoc at airports, particularly during peak travel periods. Major snowstorms generally align with holiday travel periods, increasing airport flight disruptions. As a result of a major winter storm, snow, black ice, and slush create major difficulties for aircraft during takeoffs, landings, and low-altitude flying. Ground operations are also severely affected, including fueling, de-icing, servicing, and baggage handling vehicles.

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 18, 2025

The X-15 is a legendary and pivotal part of aviation history. Designed to fly high and fast, it tested the limits of engineering and subjected pilots to conditions that future astronauts would face. It made the first manned flights to the edges of space and became the worlds first piloted aircraft to reach hypersonic speeds, exceeding five times the speed of sound.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 18, 2025

It appears that at least a couple of full service Marriott properties in the Vancouver area have introduced rates that dont include housekeeping, as flagged by LoyaltyLobby. I cant decide whether this is part of the sad race to the bottom for the hospitality industry, or kind of smart. Marriotts with Stay Green Save More rates The pandemic impacted the hotel industry in many ways, and that includes with housekeeping services.

World Airline News

JANUARY 18, 2025

The Italian airline ITA Airways is a new member of the Lufthansa Group. The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Europe’s leading aviation group concluded the transaction on January 17. As a result, the Lufthansa Group has a 41percent stake in the Italian airline ITA Airways. The remaining 59 percent will initially continue to be held by MEF.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

As demand for international travel continues to rise and new aircraft deliveries are delayed, Korean Air has decided to prolong the life of its Airbus A380 , according to South Korea-based media, the Asia Business Daily. The airline is now choosing to perform significant maintenance on the A380 fleet, indicating its desire to maintain the superjumbo in operation far past the 2026 retirement date that was originally intended.

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WayMan

JANUARY 18, 2025

For people who are interested in aviation but prefer a career that combines operational experience with leadership, an airline manager role is quite a good career choice. Airline managers are important in managing the day-to-day airline operations in such a way that it will be safe, efficient, and customer-friendly. The tasks are endless, but the advantages are such that salaries can be very competitive, making it an attractive career for focused individuals.In this article, well dive into what

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

In January 2025, there are seven aircraft types that flew between London Heathrow Airport and destinations in the United States. Six of these types were wide-bodied aircraft, and one was narrow-bodied. In all, according to data from Cirium , there were 82,734 flights between Heathrow and the United States, carrying a total of 22.14 million seats. Air traffic has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic and is reaching new heights.

Wide-Body Aircraft

Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

There have been plenty of changes at Germanys Condor Airlines recently as the carrier announced several network adjustments in light of its new market environment, characterized by an almost complete rejig of its long-haul network to the United States and Canada. In an announcement on Friday, Condor revealed that it would be boosting flights to its upcoming new European destinations in an effort to cater to the transit traffic from its remaining long-haul flights to and from North America.

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 18, 2025

On this day in aviation history, January 18, 1911, American aviator Eugene Ely became the first pilot to land an airplane on a ship. This would mark one of the most crucial milestones in the burgeoning field of naval aviation, at a time when the airplane itself was less than ten years old and considered by many contemporaries to be nothing more than an expensive novelty.

Airplanes

Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

The HAL LCA (light combat aircraft) Tejas is a domestically produced Indian delta-wing multirole fighter jet designed by India's Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and built by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Tejas was built to serve the Indian Air Force and represents a significant step in India's quest to develop its domestic defense industry.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 18, 2025

For a certain segment of pilots looking to travel a certain distance, a fast, personal airplane can serve as a veritable time machine. For missions that would entail a tedious drive of several hours via automobile but are too short to be reasonably served by the airlines, a complex, high-performance airplane is virtually unbeatable when it comes to door-to-door travel times.

Transponder

Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

Delta Air Lines , for the past ten years, has enjoyed status as the US commercial aviation industry's leader in terms of profitability, service quality, and prestige, all of which have kept the airline at the forefront of the market. For years, the gap between Delta's competitors at United and American had grown significantly, leaving the company as the unquestioned leader in terms of innovation and one of the few willing to consistently take the risks needed to expand its market presence and in

Airline

The Aviationist

JANUARY 18, 2025

In the latest of a series of questions about the ageing Hawk T1 fleet, Minister of State Maria Eagle confirmed the aerobatic teams aircraft are expected to remain in service until 2030. Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Ben Obese-Jecty has forwarded three written questions regarding the BAE Systems Hawk T1 aircraft to the Ministry of […] The post UK Ministry of Defence Faces Questions Over Future of Red Arrows Hawk T1s appeared first on The Aviationist.

Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

As we head into 2025, the Gulfstream G650ER remains one of the most sought-after, luxury private jets in the world. The price of such a capable and high-end aircraft is influenced by a myriad of factors, including performance, customization options, and competition in the private aviation market. This article explores some of the factors that influence the expected cost of a G650ER in 2025, taking a look at what it means to buy and own one of the best business jets available on the market today.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 18, 2025

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! Im at home with family, enjoying the colder temperatures weve seen the past week (well, by Florida standards). On the points & travel front, this week we learned that an Amex Centurion Lounge is coming to Boston, Riyadh Air delayed its launch to late 2025, Boeing resumed test flights with the 777X, Azul and GOL announced plans to merge, Emirates unveiled new uniforms, and more.

Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

San Francisco International Airport ( SFO ) is approaching its centenary. It was originally established in 1927 as an experimental airfield in a leased 150-acre cow pasture, before becoming a more permanent fixture that was officially named Mills Field Municipal Airport. After the property was purchased by the City of San Francisco the growing airport's name was officially changed to San Francisco Airport, with the International tagged on at the end of World War II as overseas service rapidly ex

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 18, 2025

American is set to introduce service to a new airport in the spring. Currently, only one other airline serves the region.

Airline

Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

The Beechcraft Bonanza is a high-performance stretched light aircraft that has been in service since 1947 and upgraded with turbocharge since 1979. Originally a powerful, all-metal four-seater, it has been a leader in style, speed, handling, and sales, with more than 18,500 Bonanzas of all variants built. Over the years , the Bonanza has grown in size, engine power, and model designations.

General Aviation

The Aviationist

JANUARY 18, 2025

The new Electric Launch System for Unmanned Aircraft allows UAS operations on a variety of vessels, including aircraft carriers, destroyers and expeditionary sea bases. General Atomics has unveiled a new Electric Launch System for Unmanned Aircraft to be installed on a variety of vessels to support UAS operations. The company says the system is part […] The post General Atomics Unveils Drone Launch Systems for Naval Vessels appeared first on The Aviationist.

Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is a range of large business jets built to combine luxury, technology, and convenience in a scalable and customizable package for a customer. The line of ACJ jets are designed to meet the needs of high-profile fliers from VIPs to corporate executives, or anyone else with a need for exceptional plane in terms of both comfort and performance.

Jet

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 18, 2025

On this day in aviation history, January 18, 1911, American aviator Eugene Ely became the first pilot to land an airplane on a ship. This would mark one of the most crucial milestones in the burgeoning field of naval aviation, at a time when the airplane itself was less than ten years old and considered by many contemporaries to be nothing more than an expensive novelty.

Airplanes

Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

One of the greatest success stories in Indian aviation in the last two decades has been the meteoric rise of the countrys low-cost carrier, IndiGo. Not only has it successfully shaped the way many Indians travel today, but over the years, it has also grown its tentacles into spaces that were previously unexplored by other airlines.

Airline

The Aviationist

JANUARY 18, 2025

The incident happened this week during a night flight over the Baltic Sea while the aircraft was patrolling international waters as part of NATOs new Baltic Sentry mission. A French Navys Atlantique 2 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) was locked by a Russian S-400 air defense system while flying over international waters of the Baltic Sea […] The post French Atlantique 2 Maritime Patrol Aircraft Locked by Russian S-400, Says Minister of Armed Forces appeared first on The Aviationist.

Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

Located at SeaTac, Washington, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is not just the primary airport serving the Seattle metropolitan area, but also the largest and most important in the Pacific Northwest as a whole. Located roughly 14 miles south of downtown Seattle, the facility covers around 2,500 acres and has three different parallel runways.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

Brussels Airport (BRU) is the principal international airport serving Belgium, and it is located around 7.5 miles northeast of the Brussels city center. This facility covers over 3,000 acres and is equipped with three different runways, allowing it to serve as a major international hub for Brussels Airlines and TUI fly Belgium. In 2019, the airport had over 26 million passengers pass through its doors, making it the 26th busiest facility in all of Europe , and it directly employs over 20,000 peo

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

The Boeing 757 will go down as one of Boeing's most beloved aircraft that continues to see extensive service with major carriers today, including the likes of Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The original version of the 757 was the 757-200 which entered service in 1983, followed by the stretched 757-300 which arrived over 15 years later.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 collided with a coyote while departing from Chicago, prompting the flight crew to initiate a turnback to its origin airport.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

In this video we discuss how it has now been disclosed that the air traffic controllers handling the flight were cleared of wrongdoing in the tragic accident.

Air Traffic Control

Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

When compared to the United States Air Force, the Royal Air Force operates a significantly smaller fleet of tactical and strategic airlifters, cargo planes that perform the important task of helping move military personnel and assets to the locations where they are most needed. This fleet includes 32 aircraft, eight of which are Boeing C-17 Globemaster III large strategic cargo jets, while two are smaller French-built Dassault Envoy IV series planes.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

Japan is a haven for widebody flights, with airlines enlisting their highest-capacity aircraft to cater to the travel demands of more than 125 million people. Many of the country's busiest widebody services are international routes, connecting Japan to key global cities such as Singapore, Los Angeles, and Seoul. But the list also includes several domestic destinations, highlighting the reliance on air travel for long-distance domestic journeys.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

If tourists wish to get the feel of Venice but do not want to walk down the crowded streets, then the best bet is Aveiro in Portugal. Aveiro is often referred to as the 'Venice of Portugal' because of the canals, boats, and casual pace of life, but with none of the hustle and not as expensive.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

Imagine you're a business person booking a flight between Los Angeles International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport. You decide to fly United Airlines and splurge a few of your 400,000 precious miles to upgrade to a business class seat.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

International Airlines Group (IAG) has reportedly reiterated its interest to the Portuguese government in acquiring a majority stake in TAP Air Portugal. The news comes five months after the airline group abandoned its plans to purchase Spain's Air Europa due to regulatory obstacles, ultimately making the deal unviable.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

For decades, low-cost carriers have thrived in Europe. They have been protected by pro-competition legislation and by the European judicial system, and they have significantly helped lower the cost of flying for all Europeans. Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, and others have managed to cut costs so dramatically that they can offer tickets at a mere fraction of what legacy airlines would typically force passengers to pay.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, North Carolina, serves as a major hub for American Airlines. In fact, the airport only trails Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in American's network. As of January 2025, the airport serves 187 destinations worldwide and has more than 700 departures and landings on a daily basis.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

While many of us can sit and talk for days about the aircraft we are about to board on our next trip, do many of us ever think about the airplane's tires ? Airlines frequently lease their tires directly from the manufacturer for several reasons, one of the most important being that they can quickly obtain replacements. To understand why airlines prefer leasing aircraft tires, it's important to know the kind of wear and tear these components go through.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 18, 2025

Ryanair , an Irish Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier (ULCC), has announced major cuts to its Spanish network for the summer of 2025, sparking a heated conflict with Spains state-owned airport operator AENA over rising airport fees. The airline is reducing its capacity by 800,000 seats and discontinuing 12 routes, citing "excessive charges" and insufficient incentives at AENA in a statement , which it argues are failing to support the governments policy of fostering regional airport growth.

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