Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

For decades, Sir Richard Branson has sought to restore supersonic airline travel after Concorde's grounding in 2003. He first tried to purchase the handful of remaining examples from British Airways, seeking government support after unsuccessful initial attempts. Years later, Branson partnered with the startup Boom to develop a new aircraft to bring passengers from London to New York in 3.5 hours.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 8, 2025

During my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I decided to visit the newest lounge at Hong Kong Airport, which opened its doors in July 2024. Im talking about the Kyra Lounge, which is accessible through a variety of means, including through Priority Pass. I hope yall realize how much I value you, because I decided to spend time here, rather than at the Cathay Pacific The Pier First Lounge , Cathay Pacific The Wing First Lounge , etc., just so I could get in a new review.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

A recent study from Barcelona, Spain's Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) found that airlines with more women in senior positions performed better both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. In collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, the study used criteria including capacity management, operational performance, and sustainability to compare the performance of 45 airline companies before and after the pandemic.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 8, 2025

by Katherine Hamilton It all started with Virginia Ginny Rado Currnutt, a Red Cross volunteer from Long Island, who joined at the suggestion of dear friend Ethel Hopkins (A close friend of the wife of Roosevelt). She served overseas from December 1943 until December 1945 as a program director responsible for Red Cross Clubs and Club Mobiles. She first served with the 56th Fighter Group and then with the 357th Fighter Group in England, then from December 1944 was with the 802nd Tank Destroyer Bat

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

While many passengers might be hesitant to book the first flight of the day, dreading the loss of precious sleep, the advantages of choosing first flights may outweigh the initial tiredness. Early morning departures can set the stage for a smoother travel experience, with significantly lower chances of delays compared to later flights.

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The Aviationist

MARCH 8, 2025

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses integrated with Italian Typhoons andJoint Terminal Attack Controllers for a rare joint close air support mission. On Mar. 7, 2025, two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers were tracked while orbiting over central Italy for about two and a half hours. The two bombers launched from RAF Fairford, in […] The post U.S.

Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforces regulations to ensure aviation safety, requiring pilots to comply with strict operational guidelines. However, flight violations can occur due to errors, miscommunication, or negligence. These violations range from airspace incursions and ATC non-compliance to reckless operations and medical certification issues.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

Virgin Galactic, long known for its ambitious space tourism ventures, is making waves in the world of luxury air travel. With the unveiling of its ultra-high-speed private jet concept, comparisons to the legendary Concorde are inevitable. Promising to revolutionize private aviation in the same way Concorde redefined commercial supersonic travel, Virgin Galactics private jet aims to offer an unparalleled experience in speed, efficiency, and luxury.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 8, 2025

On this day in aviation history, March 8, 1954, the Sikorsky H-34 took to the skies for the first time. Designated the S-58 by Sikorsky, this piston-engined military utility helicopter was initially developed for the U.S. Navy to fulfill the critical role of an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) platform. Derived from the smaller H-19 Chickasaw, the H-34nicknamed the Choctawunderwent modifications soon after its initial flights to enhance its versatility and performance.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

While you may be familiar with Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), you could be forgiven for forgetting about the city's other major airport. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Midway is located on the city's fringe and is a hub for Southwest Airlines. The airport, which caters to short flights from the city, was once the world's busiest airport for three decades.

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All Plane

MARCH 8, 2025

Right at a time when the sustainable aviation industry is going through a period of uncertainty and, lets face it, some disappointment in view of the challenges ahead, we gathered the leaders of two companies that retain an undoubtedly optimistic outlook. In this episode of the podcast, Marc Allen, CEO of hybrid-electric aircraft developer Electra, and Tomislav Lang, founder of regional air mobility startup Flyvbird, explain why it is important to focus on projects and technologies that are demo

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

No matter who you ask, almost everyone seems to agree that middle seats are undesirable. Being sandwiched between two passengers on a long flight is simply not a pleasant experience. Instead, economy passengers pay up to select either a window or an aisle seat. On a short-haul flight, the choice may not make much difference. But which one is actually the better option for a long flight?

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AV Web

MARCH 8, 2025

The on-again, off-again export tariff tiff between the U.S. and Canada is prompting calls from some for Canada to reconsider more than $20 billion in contracts for two military aircraft procurements. Canada has committed to buying 88 F-35 fighters and 16 P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance platforms but a rising sense of uneasiness with the U.S. has forced senior government officials to defend going ahead with the contracts.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

Hong Kong Airlines is an all-Airbus operator that flies out of Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong. A subsidiary of Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines, with whom it shares a similar white, red, and yellow livery, the carrier primarily flies to short-haul Asian destinations. However, it does also serve a handful of destinations located further afield, necessitating a fleet of long-haul aircraft.

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The Aviationist

MARCH 8, 2025

The Marine Nationale says it needs to adapt to an atmosphere that demands shorter reaction times, and the new Link 22, together with the Link 16, allows all tactical data concerning an area of operations to be shared in real time. The French Navy (Marine Nationale) announced on Feb. 26, 2025 that it has tested […] The post French Navy Tested Link 22 Tactical Data Link During Indo-Pacific Deployment appeared first on The Aviationist.

Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

Routes between London and the United States are some of the most lucrative in the world, particularly for premium travel. Load factors measure just how full planes are, and the US Department of Transport provides figures for that per month, per airline and per route. We take a look at the routes with the lowest and highest load factors for the 12 months ending November 2024 (as information for December is not available just yet).

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 8, 2025

Airline incidents and layoffs have made recent headlines. What does it mean for the industry? – KJZZ 91.5 I had a chat with KJZZ in Phoenix about all the different things going on in the airline industry during this very busy year. Appleton International Airport Director named Best Airport Partner by online airline news outlet – WFRV Green Bay It may not get coverage in the big cities, but when the head of air service in Appleton wins a Cranky Network Award as Best Airport Partner, i

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

Of course, owning a private jet is something only the ultra-rich could ever perceive and the convenience of being able to jet off whenever and wherever you wish, does give it some kind of allure. The prestige and luxury of private jets is well known and more ultra-high net-worthy individuals (UHNWIs) and famous faces than ever are choosing to travel by private jet, with some, indeed, buying their very own private jet.

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Pilots Who Ask Why

MARCH 8, 2025

Youre on final approach after a long shift – fatigued but feeling relieved to be almost home However, the weather is significantly worse than forecast, which is starting to worry your co-pilot. Still, youre so close to the finish line. Youve briefed the landing, your passengers expect to arrive […] The post The Trap of Plan Continuation Bias first appeared on Pilots Who Ask Why.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

New York JFK Airport is the most connected airport in the United States for international flights. While no US-based airlines operate the Airbus A380 'superjumbo,' JFK will attract three airlines that do operate them in March 2025: Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Korean Air. It should be noted that airline schedules and the types of aircraft operated on routes are constantly changing.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 8, 2025

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress Doc History Restored Flight Experience Tour will land at Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport on Monday, April 14 following the Altus (OK) Air Force Base Air Show. B-29 Doc ride flights will be available the evenings of April 14 and 15 at this airport. Ground and cockpit tours will not be available in Lawton, OK, and only ticketed passengers will be allowed on the ramp during this tour stop.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

Boeing is one of the largest aerspace defense contractors, and it produces the Army's iconic AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. While the Apache has been touted as a tank buster, its future role as a close air support platform in a peer-on-peer conflict is being called into question as it may no longer be survivable on the frontline. However, it appears the Army has developed a new doctrine for it to conduct deep raids into the enemy's vulnerable rear , ensuring it remains an important platform for

Airline Geeks

MARCH 8, 2025

Logbooks are essential records that document every pilots flying history and provide an accurate account of their flight hours.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

The world's two most popular commercial aircraft in production and the world's most numerous commercial passenger jets in service today are the Airbus A320 family and the Boeing 737 family of aircraft. For years, the Boeing 737 has been the most produced commercial jet, however that is about to change. The Boeing 737's production has been suppressed for the last six years , bringing forward the date that the A320 overtakes it as the most delivered commercial aircraft in history.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 8, 2025

Welcome to my part 1 of my Air Do's flying adventure! This is the Pokemon Rokon Jet livery. Introduction Flying with this airline has already been in my mind for a while and I decided to take a day trip to Sapporo from Tokyo Haneda just to fly on the airline's 767-300ER. That means my visit to the city will take place later and fortunately I would be visiting this city in August later this year. (2025) Flying with this airline allows me the chance to fly on the airline's Pokemon aircraft and the

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

Location, location, location. It matters for commercial aviation too, as some airports may deliver domestic airfares that are higher than regional alternatives. The San Francisco Bay region is a case in point. Axios reported on February 20th that San Francisco International Airport (SFO) had the third-highest average domestic airfare of all commercial U.S. airports, based on 2024 data from the U.S.

Airline Geeks

MARCH 8, 2025

As part of bail conditions set by a Massachusetts judge, Gudorf was supposed to turn himself in to North Carolina authorities

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

Dozens of airports across Europe have continued to grow through the gradual expansion of legacy airline networks over the decades. Carriers like Air France, Lufthansa and British Airways have continued to invest in their principal hub airports, through which they transfer large amounts of passengers. These carriers operate what are known as hub-and-spoke networks, in which passengers are all funneled through a central hub in order to efficiently transfer them from dozens of cities across the glo

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 8, 2025

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I apologize for my unusual posting schedule over the past week, as Ive been in Japan. Weve had an incredible trip so far, and I look forward to sharing more initial impressions over the coming days, and then publishing a full trip report. On the points & travel front, this week the Starwood Hotels brand was revived, Southwest Rapid Rewards massively devalued points earning, Marriott announced that its newest hotel brand wont offer elite nights

Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

Alaska Airlines , headquartered in Seattle, Washington, operates out of six major hubs in the Pacific and Alaska. Besides Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Alaskas hubs include Anchorage (ANC), Los Angeles (LAX), Portland (PDX), San Diego (SAN), and San Francisco (SFO). Based on data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company, this article explores Alaska Airlines most frequent non-Seattle routes this month.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 8, 2025

During my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I spent a couple of nights at the 127-room St. Regis Hong Kong. This hotel has been on my radar since it first opened in 2019, and its one of the points hotels that Ive most wanted to visit. I very much enjoyed my stay at the St. Regis Hong Kong. The property has gorgeous design, friendly and attentive service, an impressive array of restaurants and bars, and an unlimited a la carte breakfast concept.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

What started out as a pitch on a cocktail napkin over 50 years ago has revolutionized the airline industry, making Southwest Airlines one of the most profitable and best-performing airlines in the United States. Known as the largest low-cost air carrier, Southwest Airlines is a successful example of integrating a positive workplace culture into its values and philosophy.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

In-flight incidents can be a cause of anxiety and stress for both passengers and crew. Despite this, disruptions and diversions due to technical issues are not uncommon. When they occur, flight crews must be prepared to calmly and swiftly divert to the nearest airport, ensuring that the safety of the passengers is not further threatened due to a technical failure.

Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

JetBlue Airways has built its brand off of being different. The airline, which first took to the skies in February 2000, has collected a loyal customer base thanks to launching with an innovative strategy and unique value proposition. The carrier is known for its affordable fares and elevated onboard experience, combining the prices of low-cost carriers with service levels comparable to full-service peers.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

Like any corporation or organization, airlines have a distinct company culture shared with and embodied by their workforce and major US carrier Delta Air Lines is no exception. Within the massive totality of moving parts that make up an airline, one prominent customer-facing group representing the brand is the flight attendant workforce.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

As the demand for private aviation continues to grow, light business jets remain a cornerstone of the industry, offering a unique blend of performance and comfort that is unmatched in the skies. Light business jets represent the epitome of luxury, efficiency, and flexibility. These agile aircraft are perfectly designed to balance performance and comfort, making them popular for business travelers and private owners.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 8, 2025

Continuing to cover the fifth freedom routes of various airlines around the world, lets now take a look at oneworld alliance member, Qatar Airways! The airline has just 3 of these services, and, well, you might consider them a little underwhelming. Nonetheless, we take a look in todays video!

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