One Mile at a Time

APRIL 22, 2025

Theres some exciting news for Thailand, and it presents some new opportunities for airlines from the country. FAA upgrades Thailand from Category 2 to Category 1 In 2015, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) downgradedThailands aviation safety rating from Category 1 to Category 2. This came after FAA inspectors conducted a review of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), and identified several areas of non-compliance with minimum safety standards.

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Aerotime

APRIL 22, 2025

Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo, and MASkargo have announced their intention to collaborate and establish a joint global cargo business. The proposed business plans will enable the groups respective carriers to further enhance existing service levels to customers and partners across the global air freight market. Qatar Airways said that the strategic collaboration, which will bring together the three cargo companies combined expertise and infrastructure, is aimed at creating significant customer

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AV Web

APRIL 22, 2025

The FAA announced yesterday it is accelerating the modernization of its Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) service. The new service is set to go into operation this year. According to the agency, it used a streamlined, innovative vendor challenge to cut through red tape to get this critical work done as fast as possible. CGI Federal won the FAA bid to work up and put into service a modernized NOTAM system.

NOTAMs

Aerotime

APRIL 22, 2025

Hundreds of passengers were evacuated onto the tarmac at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida after a Delta Air Lines aircraft briefly caught fire. The fully booked Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 was in the process of pushing back from the gate for its departure around 11:06 local time on April 21, 2025, when an engine fire occurred in the ramp area, Orlando airport officials announced in a statement.

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 22, 2025

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will transform its SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 over the next two years, investing S$45 million to elevate the on-ground customer experience at its main hub. Renovations started on 15 April 2025, progressing in phases, with completion expected around mid-2027. The revamped lounges will boast 50% more space and seating capacity, and feature upgraded facilities, as well as signature elements from SIAs flagship lounges at Chan

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AV Web

APRIL 22, 2025

When ADS-B Out became mandatory in some airspaces in 2020, I just assumed my aircraft was fully compliant. After all, its equipped with a modern Garmin avionics suite: a G500 PFD/MFD, GTN 750 and GTN 650 navigators and importantlya GTX 33ES remote ADS-B transponder. Good to go, right? Apparently not. A single radio call from Denver Center telling me they werent receiving my ADS-B Out data sent me spiraling down a rabbit hole of research, phone calls and unexpected lessons.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 22, 2025

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced that its updating its inflight dining, and it sounds like there will be less of a focus on Nordic food, among other changes. SAS introducing Flavors by SAS concept SAS will be modifying its food and beverage concept as of October 1, 2025. This will be called Flavors by SAS, and is intended to offer a more varied, globally inspired culinary offering.

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Aerotime

APRIL 22, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is speeding up the upgrade of the aging Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system much sooner than initially planned following recent outages. On March 21, 2025, the FAA announced plans to launch a new NOTAM service by September 2025. The agency stated that it utilized a “streamlined, innovative vendor challenge” to eliminate bureaucratic delays and expedite this project as fast as possible.

NOTAMs

The Aviationist

APRIL 22, 2025

The highly awaited Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment started on Apr. 22, taking HMS Prince of Wales, its F-35B-focused air wing and an escort force to the Indo-Pacific. Many years in the making, Operation Highmast, the official operational title for the Carrier Strike Group 25 (CSG 25) deployment, is the first major Royal Navy deployment […] The post HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group Sails for CSG 25 Deployment appeared first on The Aviationist.

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 22, 2025

For the second hotel stay of our winter ski trip to Niseko , we spent a night at the 86-room Tokyo EDITION Ginza. We wanted to be able to compare the two Tokyo EDITION properties , so we spent the previous night at the Tokyo EDITION Toranomon , which I reviewed in a separate installment. Ive gotta say, I ended up liking my stay at the Tokyo EDITION Ginza a lot more than I was expecting to.

Aerotime

APRIL 22, 2025

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) announced that it is set to launch its third daily service from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) starting October 2025. The additional flight service came after a recent increase in air rights between Australia and Malaysia. In November 2024, weekly seats between the two countries were bumped to 50,000 from a previous cap of 36,000.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 22, 2025

Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners who wish to help support our website. Alongside learning about the history of aviation and attending various events, some people with a passion for planes also dabble in the array of video games dedicated to them. In particular, on PC, there are some strong options to consider playing right now.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 22, 2025

Ground reference maneuvers involve flying precise patterns relative to landmarks on the ground. These exercises aim to sharpen your skills and awareness in the cockpit. Unfortunately, theyre infamously tricky. This guide is your go-to resource for mastering these maneuvers, offering step-by-step instructions and expert tips to perfect your technique.

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Aerotime

APRIL 22, 2025

Ukraine targeted a key Russian military arsenal near Moscow, setting off massive explosions and prompting evacuations. On April 22, 2025, Ukrainian forces executed a long-range drone strike targeting the 51st Arsenal of Russias Main Missile and Artillery Directorate (GRAU), situated approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles) northeast of Moscow, near Kirzhach in the Vladimir Oblast, approximately 530 kilometers (330 miles) from the Ukrainian border.

Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 22, 2025

Saudi Arabia-based start-up Riyadh Air has demonstrated its new interiors. The cabins have been designed by consultancy PriestmannGoode and feature Safran seats in Business Elite and Business Class, with Recaro selected for Economy and Premium Economy seats. Business Elite (4 seats) and 24 in Business, both in a 1-2-1 fully flat-bed layout using the Bespoke / Purpose Built), Safran Unity seat with a length of 78 inches and a width of 22.5 inches, all featuring 52-inch-high walls and sliding priv

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Aerotime

APRIL 22, 2025

Boeing has entered into a definitive agreement to sell several assets from its Digital Aviation Solutions business to Thoma Bravo, a software investment firm. The all-cash transaction is valued at $10.55 billion and includes Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunways. The agreement is part of Boeing’s effort to streamline operations, reduce debt, and maintain its investment-grade credit rating.

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 22, 2025

We recently saw the opening of the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Los Angeles (LAX) , which is the sixth lounge in the carriers network, and the fourth in the United States. Initially, the lounge wasnt part of Priority Pass. That has changed, though with a major catch. Virgin Atlantic lounge LAX open to Priority Pass with top-off fee The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse LAX has joined the Priority Pass lounge network.

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 22, 2025

Air New Zealand has launched the first of it’s refitted 787-9 Dreamliners The ten-year-old aircraft, ZK-NZH, spent the past 184 days in Singapore receiving a cabin glow-up, including the new Safran Business Premier Luxe seat, and redesigned Business Premier, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins. The aircraft is the first in the airline’s 7879 fleet to undergo this world-first, full nose-to-tail retrofit.

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AV Web

APRIL 22, 2025

The story I wrote yesterday about Airservices Australia recruiting (poaching?) experienced U.S. controllers reminded me of my experience flying a Cessna Skyhawk over Australias Great Barrier Reef with my wife in our PK period (pre-kids), which makes it at least 23 years ago. I could have taken a lengthy checkout flight and then we would have gone off on our own (and gotten lost).

Aerotime

APRIL 22, 2025

A passenger has filed a lawsuit against Qatar Airways, alleging that one of the carriers flight attendants stole $600 cash during a flight. The passenger, traveling in the airlines Business Class QSuite, was on flight QR 738 from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kolkata Airport (CCU), via Dohas Hamad International Airport (DOH) on February 26, 2025.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 22, 2025

According to Spirit's schedule submission to Cirium Diio, the evolving carrier plans over 39,200 two-way flights in May/June (an average of 643 daily). Services have fallen from 51,800 in the same two months last year (849 daily), a 24% reduction. While all months in 2025 have much lower activity than in 2024, May/June have significantly declined. It is hard to fathom any airline cutting nearly one in four flights.

Airline

Aerotime

APRIL 22, 2025

Two Boeing aircraft scheduled to be delivery to Chinese airlines were returned to the United States from Boeings Zhoushan completion center in China over the Easter weekend, highlighting worsening trade tensions between the two countries. One of the aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 registered N242BE and intended for a Chinese airline Xiamen Airlines, arrived in Guam on April 21, 2025, after departing from the Zhoushan center, according to data from AirNav Radar.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 22, 2025

Pilots can have multiple licenses. Each license gives a pilot different privileges. Pilots usually start by getting their Private Pilot license and then work towards a commercial pilot license if they are interested in being a pilot as a career. Key Takeaways Most pilot licenses require English proficiency, a medical certificate, training, and passing tests.

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The Aviationist

APRIL 22, 2025

Destined for the P-8 Poseidon, the contract will see three low-rate initial production units constructed at a cost of $40.7 million. The contract, under the direction of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), will see work divided between BAE Systems facilities in Nashua, New Hampshire (91.5%) and Austin, Texas (6.3%) alongside Naval Air Station Patuxent River, […] The post Production Contract Awarded for BAE Systems Advanced Survivability Pod appeared first on The Aviationist.

Simple Flying

APRIL 22, 2025

United Airlines, along with Southwest Airlines to a lesser extent, is partnering with Archer Aviation to provide eVTOL connections between the New York City metropolitan airports and downtown Manhattan vertiports. The eVTOL partnership aims to offer customers easier transfers from the metropolitan airports to the downtown heliports of New York City.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 22, 2025

Rejected takeoffs happen for a variety of reasons, but I dont think Ive ever seen a rejected takeoff quite like this (if youre not an aviation geek, of course by all means skip this post, as it doesnt even involve a passenger jet). A Sky Lease Cargo 747s high speed aborted takeoff in Santiago This incident happened on Saturday, April 19, 2025, and involves a 19-year-old Sky Lease Cargo Boeing 747-400F, with the registration code N904AR.

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Cranky Flier

APRIL 22, 2025

It had been nearly a decade since I last flew Frontier, so I was excited to see that the airline had a perfectly-timed flight from SFO to Orange County that would let me get on the airline again on my return from United’s event. (It’s been a couple weeks, so you may have forgotten about the outbound part of the trip already.) Even better, the fare was a cheap $59.98 — for some reason the Basic fare was the same as the Economy fare with a carry-on and seat assignment — so

Descent

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 22, 2025

While minor in the scheme of things, heres something that long haul premium cabin passengers on American Airlines will certainly appreciate. American changing premium cabin headphone policy American offers Bang & Olufsen headphones in first and business class on long haul flights. Thats a really nice feature, as its rare to see airlines offer such nice headphones in premium cabins (even on top airlines).

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Simple Flying

APRIL 22, 2025

Delta Air Lines has the highest revenues of any global airline, totalling nearly $62 billion in 2024. To put that in context, it was over 50% more than the $40 billion earned by the Lufthansa Group, Europes largest operator, and the combination of five airlines. But in an industry that is remarkable for its frequent financial failures, it was Deltas $3.5 billion net profit that really turned the heads of the financial analysts.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 22, 2025

As the temperatures rise along the Gulf Coast, so too does the pace of work on the CAF Gulf Coast Wings AC-47 Spooky gunship. According to the Wings latest newsletter , restoration efforts have been progressing steadily since the aircraft received fresh markings and upgrades earlier this year, as we previously reported here. Photo via CAF Gulf Coast Wing The team is currently focused on completing the annual inspection and making further external modifications to bring Spooky closer to her authe

Annual Inspection

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 22, 2025

I recently published my reviews of the Tokyo EDITION Toranomon and Tokyo EDITION Ginza , and there was some interesting discussion in the comments section about the overall quality and value of the EDITION brand. I thought it would be worth talking about that in a bit more detail in this post, as Im curious to hear how OMAAT readers perceive the brand.

iPad Pilot News

APRIL 22, 2025

Product Report: Navigator iPad Case with Heat Sink iPad Pilot News The Navigator iPad Case with Heat Sink combines rugged protection and smart thermal management into one streamlined package. For pilots, the iPad has become as essential as a headset or chart, but its only as effective as the accessories that support it. The Navigator iPad Case with Heat Sink , available from Sportys, combines rugged protection, flight deck versatility, and smart thermal management into one streamlined packagemak

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 22, 2025

On this day in aviation historyApril 22, 1939we mark the 86th anniversary of the first flight of the Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18. This unique aircraft was developed in response to a Regia Aeronautica (Royal Italian Air Force) request for a new frontline fighter. Though Aeronautica Umbra faced stiff competition from more established manufacturers, the company succeeded in producing an aircraft that drew attention, if not adoption.

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World Airline News

APRIL 22, 2025

Scandinavian Airlines-SAS (SAS Connect) Airbus A320-251N WL EI-SCD (msn 11759) PMI (Javier Rodriguez). Image: 963288. Scandinavian Airlines is unveiling Flavors by SAS, a new Food & Beverage concept designed to offer passengers a more varied, globally inspired culinary offering. Launching October 1, 2025, Flavors by SAS will debut alongside the new European Business Class and later expand to lounges and intercontinental flights.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 22, 2025

Boeings 777-200LR, known for its long-range capabilities and versatility, remains a critical aircraft for long-haul and ultra-long-haul travel. While its use has declined globally in favor of newer, more fuel-efficient widebodies like the 787 and A350, the 777-200LR still sees a surprising amount of service across Europeespecially on key trunk routes that require high capacity, robust performance, or unique operational requirements.

Alaska Air

APRIL 22, 2025

New nonstops from San Diego to Chicago OHare, Denver and Phoenix will launch later this year, all with multiple daily departures. Were also significantly expanding the number of frequencies on some of our most popular routes, by 50% or more, to meet growing demand for our premium product. The post Alaska Airlines continues to grow in San Diego with a 30% increase in flights and three new nonstop destinations appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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World Airline News

APRIL 22, 2025

Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777F A7-BFZ (msn 66872) PAE (Nick Dean). Image: 953759 Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) have announced their intention to launch a Global Cargo Joint Business, which, subject to regulatory approval, will enable the carriers to further enhance existing service level to customers and partners across the global air freight market.

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