AV Web
MARCH 1, 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has doubled down on a threat to revoke the certificates of pilots found to blame for causing accidents. In the aftermath of a tight runway incursion at Chicago Midway last week, Duffy posted on X that it is imperative that pilots follow the instructions of air traffic controllers. If they do not, their licenses will be pulled.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
It has now been more than nine years since the Boeing 737 MAX took to the skies, with its first test flight taking place in January 2016. The narrowbody entered service in May 2017, although, within two years, the type would be grounded for 20 months following two crashes that bore striking parallels to one another. By the time it reentered service, COVID-19 had brought aviation to a standstill.
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The Aviationist
MARCH 1, 2025
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new unnamed weapon in a short video, describing it as modular, lethal and affordable. Lockheed Martin has released on Mar. 1, 2025, a short video on its social media, unveiling a new unnamed weapon. No details have been disclosed, with the company only describing it as modular, lethal and affordable. […] The post Lockheed Martin Unveils Mysterious New Weapon appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
Crosswinds are what their name suggests: they are winds that aren't blowing straight down the runway, but, rather, are blowing across it. It's much easier for aircraft to take off and land in a headwind , and, as a rule of thumb, whichever runway is pointing nearest into the wind is chosen as the active runway. However, the closest runway into the wind may still not point directly into the wind, resulting in a crosswind.
Airline Geeks
MARCH 1, 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating an engine fire incident involving a FedEx Boeing 767-300F.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
Early airline websites were simple, static pages with limited interactivity, as we will see from the internet archive site Wayback Machine. The main goal was to provide flight schedules and fare information, but as the internet evolved, airlines began integrating basic booking systems. Here, we will investigate 10 of the earliest airline websites and what users experienced while surfing the web in the mid-1990s.
World Airline News
MARCH 1, 2025
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Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
The famous Boeing 747 , perhaps the most famous commercial aircraft in all of history, serves another purpose that only the global elite can enjoy: a jumbo private jet. While the 747 was originally designed around flying hundreds of passengers packed as tightly as humanly (and legally) possible, some 747s have been built as private jets that sometimes only fly a handful of people at a time.
Airline Geeks
MARCH 1, 2025
With the CRJ-900s exit, the United Express fleet now consists of E145XRs, E170s, E175s, CRJ-200s, CRJ-550s, and CRJ-700s.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
The Pima Air & Space Museum is based in Tucson, Arizona. Since its opening in May 1976, its collection of aircraft has grown from 48 to nearly 400, with its grounds covering 127 acres. At the museum, there are all sorts of interesting planes, including my all-time favorite, the A-10 Warthog , and the iconic SR-71A Blackbird, among many, many others.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 1, 2025
Its a new elite year at American AAdvantage, so in this post I want to provide an updated guide to American Airlines Loyalty Points program. For context, American made radical changes to its loyalty program in 2022, as the airline completely reimagined how elite status is earned, and eliminated the concept of elite qualifying miles and elite qualifying dollars.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
The journey across the vast Pacific Ocean has long been one of the greatest challenges in aviation. From the daring feats of early pioneers to the rise of commercial airline services, transpacific flights have evolved dramatically over the decades. What was once an unimaginable feat requiring multiple stops and days of travel is now a routine journey completed in mere hours.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 1, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! Were embarking on our trip to Japan at the moment, so I look forward to sharing live updates, while continuing to publish the Aria Suites Hong Kong trip report that Ive been working on. On the points & travel front, this week All Nippon Airways placed a huge aircraft order, Qatar Airways 25% stake in Virgin Australia was approved, a new Ritz-Carlton safari lodge was announced for Kenya, Hyatt unveiled a new limited service brand, World of Hyat
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is one of the world's most advanced widebody aircraft and has proven a major commercial success. Its advanced engines, extensive use of composite materials, and other advanced materials contributed to the premature demise of the Airbus A380 Superjumbo. The Dreamliner is one of three widebody aircraft produced by Boeing (the others being the 767 and the 777), while its main rivals are the Airbus A330 and particularly the Airbus A350.
Plane and Pilot
MARCH 1, 2025
Cessna 170 s are among the most desirable four-place tailwheel aircraft these days, and its not difficult to see why. With docile handling, excellent flying characteristics, and the flexibility to shine at vintage fly-ins one weekend and unlock backcountry destinations the next, they have many strengthsand the A and B models are typically priced well north of $75,000.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
Imagine this: You're late to catch your flight at your local international airport. You step into the airport terminal with just an hour to catch your flight and dart to a self-check-in kiosk, which takes just a few minutes of your dwindling time, but when you're done, you realize you have to check your suitcase. And boy, is the line at the baggage-drop counter long.
World Airline News
MARCH 1, 2025
[link] Britannia Airways Boeing 757-204 G-BYAI (msn 26967) STN (Jay Selman). Image: 403996.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
United States Department of Transportation announced a proposal Thursday to increase recruitment efforts and speed up the hiring process in an effort to solve the persistent lack of air traffic controllers. The program aims to solve long-standing staffing problems that have caused the country's aviation infrastructure to become more and more stressed.
The Aviationist
MARCH 1, 2025
The Sonobuoy Dispensing System test has enhanced the MQ-9B SeaGuardians status as the only RPA that can carry, release and monitor sonobuoys, whose data is then used by aircraft and ships to hunt submarines. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has further expanded the role of its MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAS (Unmanned Aerial System), successfully deploying and […] The post General Atomics Enhances MQ-9B SeaGuardians Submarine Hunting Capability with New Air-Dropped Sensors appeared firs
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
It is not unheard of for airlines to own other products/services related to the travel experience. For example, the parent company of Allegiant Air, Allegiant Travel Company, owns the Sunseeker Resort in Florida. Doing this allows Allegiant to bundle vacation offers and make an appeal to leisure travelers beyond just low air fares or convenient routes.
The Aviationist
MARCH 1, 2025
The low collateral damage variant of the Hellfire missile, with pop-out blades instead of an explosive warhead, was first documented in 2019, but has remained elusive. Video footage released by U.S. Central Command (CENTOM) on Mar. 1, 2025 documented an airstrike in Northern Syria on Feb. 23 targeting Muhammed Yusuf Ziya Talay, a senior leader […] The post Hellfire R-9X Ninja Missile Airstrike Shown in Newly Released Footage appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
Helicopter maneuverability can be discussed from several viewpoints. There is no doubt that helicopters, airplanes, and flying involve a lot of high technology. Simple Flying's engaging articles include the technical content needed to further the story's completion, but not so technical that readers lose interest. This article about UH-60 maneuverability will follow the process just explained.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 1, 2025
The U.S. military is undertaking a significant restoration of North Field on Tinian, revitalizing over 20 million square feet of World War II-era runways and infrastructure. Originally built as a key airbase for B-29 bomber missions against Japanincluding the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and NagasakiNorth Field is being reactivated to strengthen U.S. power projection in the Pacific, particularly in response to rising tensions with China.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
Situated on the southwestern coast of Canada in the province of British Columbia, Vancouver International (YVR) is one of the most important airports in all of the country. Consistently ranking as the nation's second-busiest airport behind Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Vancouver's western location makes it an ideal gateway for transpacific routes to Asia and Oceania, with these being among its longest.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 1, 2025
On March 1, 1945, the Bachem Ba 349 Natter took to the skies for the first time over Germany. Designed by Erich Bachem as a last-ditch point-defense interceptor, the Ba 349 was a radical departure from conventional fighter aircraft. With Germany struggling to counter relentless Allied daylight bombing raids and facing severe shortages of both aircraft and trained pilots, the Luftwaffe explored alternative solutions.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
Alaska Airlines ' 6,900 flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), have overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year contract that introduces significant improvements in pay, benefits, and working conditions.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 1, 2025
The Russian government is asking President Trump to lift the ban that has been in place on flights between the United States and Russia for the past three years, as flagged by PYOK. Thats not to say that anything will come of this in the immediate future, but the request as such is interesting Russia wants to resume flights to United States The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has announced the details of a meeting that took place in Istanbul on February 27, 2025, between Di
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
Delta Air Lines has announced that it will be further expanding its operation from Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) airport as of this winter with its first ever international route. The airline plans to connect the Texan capital with Cancun, Mexico.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
American Airlines believes that starting boarding five minutes earlier will relieve congestion around the gate and on the aerobridge and make the process more efficient than it is today. Starting May 1, the airline will add five minutes to the overall boarding time for all its flights.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
A FedEx Boeing 767-300F operating a service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND) had to return to its airport of origin after a bird strike. Social media footage shows the aircrafts engine on fire as it made its way back to Newark. The incident occurred on Saturday morning local time.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted LEVEL an exemption to fly to the US and the ability to codeshare with Iberia on flights to the country, enabling the low-cost long-haul airline to kick-start its services across the Atlantic Ocean.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
United Airlines has planned to resume flights between Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, becoming the second airline to serve the WashingtonBaltimore combined statistical area from Albuquerque.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
The Lockheed L-188 Electra first flew in 1957, and was the first large turboprop airliner built in the United States. Today, there are only two Canadian companies still operating the L-188 Electra: Buffalo Airways and Air Spray. Most of the Electras flying today have been modified as water bombers to fight wildfires.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
As the countdown to net zero emissions by 2050 speeds up, airlines around the world are looking for more opportunities to ensure they meet their commitments. With the production of sustainable aviation fuel at scale becoming increasingly problematic, United Airlines is hedging its bets by investing in direct air capture.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved American Airlines new Flaghship Suite business class seats after the Department found they were compliant with the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA).
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
American Airlines is reportedly set to test a free inflight WiFi service on three domestic routes starting next week. The news comes as airlines across the world increasingly offer this service free of charge.
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