Aerotime
MAY 27, 2025
A United Airlines flight attendant has launched a lawsuit against European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, seeking $30 million in compensation. The lawsuit relates to an incident onboard one of the US-based carriers Airbus A319 aircraft involving the alleged inhalation of toxic cabin fumes, which has led to the employee suffering from serious and lasting health complications.
Universal Weather
MAY 27, 2025
Business aviation operators traveling to Los Cabos should prepare for significant ground transfer delays due to major road construction at a key intersection linking both area airports San Jos del Cabo International Airport (MMSD) and Cabo San Lucas International Airport (MMSL) to the hotel zone, the tourist corridor, and downtown Cabo San Lucas. Major Construction Underway at Glorieta Fonatur On May 20, 2025, local authorities began long-term infrastructure work at the Glorieta Fonatur roundabo
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Aerotime
MAY 27, 2025
Middle Eastern low-cost airline Air Arabia has announced a partnership with Mbank to accept payment for travel on the airlines services using the cryptocurrency AE Coin. The airline states that the partnership represents a revolutionary leap in digital payments, offering a seamless, secure booking experience through AE Coin. Air Arabia, as the Middle East and North Africas first and largest low-cost carrier, and Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the United Arab Emirates first fully integrated di
One Mile at a Time
MAY 27, 2025
Etihads Airbus A380 first class is one of the best premium products in the world. While Etihad partners with American, it can often be tough to redeem AAdvantage miles for travel in Etihads A380 first class. However, at the moment theres wide open availability, all the way through the end of the schedule, as reported on Reddit and flagged by View from the Wing.
Aerotime
MAY 27, 2025
The last Dutch F-16 fighter jets destined for Ukraine have left Volkel Air Base in the Netherlands for Belgium on May 26, 2025, where they will be prepared for delivery to the Ukrainian Air Force. In total, the Netherlands is transferring 24 F-16s to the Ukrainian Air Force as part of the multinational aviation coalition that also includes Denmark, Norway, and more recently, Belgium.
Flying Magazine
MAY 27, 2025
SpaceXs colossal Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster are poised to return to action Tuesday evening after the company wrapped up its investigation into the 400-foot-tall vehicles eighth test flight in March. Starship exploded during both that mission and Flight 7 in January , disrupting air travel and prompting the FAA to nearly double the aircraft hazard area (AHA) for Tuesdays flight.
Cranky Flier
MAY 27, 2025
We’re going to go old-school today with an Across the Aisle transcript of an interview I did with TAP Air Portugal’s CEO Lus Rodrigues. I was supposed to do this in person on the day of TAP’s inaugural LAX flight, but Lus was held up in customs, and I had to leave before he was able to get to the gate. So, we made up for it a few days later with a phone interview that I think you’ll enjoy.
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Flying Magazine
MAY 27, 2025
Boeing says it has developed a fix for a component problem that temporarily paused testing of its 777X last year. The company said it is installing new, redesigned engine thrust links, which transfer thrust from the engine to the aircraft structure. Cracks in the original thrust links forced Boeing to suspend testing of the 777-9 in August 2024, as the aircraft was undergoing certification.
Aerotime
MAY 27, 2025
Vertical Aerospace has confirmed it has successfully conducted the first piloted flight of its VX4 aircraft prototype in open airspace. The flight, which was pre-approved by the Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) of the United Kingdom, took place in the third week of May 2025 in the vicinity of Cotswolds Airport (GBA), near Kemble, in the southwest of England.
iPad Pilot News
MAY 27, 2025
What to Do When Your iPad Gets Too Hot (or Too Cold) in the Cockpit iPad Pilot News As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk of your iPad shutting down in the middle of a flight. Whether youre funning a checklist or briefing an approach on ForeFlight, an overheating iPad can go from a minor annoyance to a serious problem fast. And while cold weather isnt as common a culprit, it can also degrade performanceespecially for battery life.
Aerotime
MAY 27, 2025
AIR, a developer of midsize eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aerial vehicles, has announced that it has completed advanced uncrewed nighttime flight demonstrations of its latest aircraft. The type is being developed for day/night logistics support and can be used by operators for autonomous nighttime flights. According to a company statement, This is a critical milestone in solidifying standard operating procedures (SOPs) for night operations and verifying seamless integration with
One Mile at a Time
MAY 27, 2025
In March 2025, Southwest Airlines rocked the industry, when it announced that it would start charging for checked bags as of May 28, 2025. With this policy being implemented as of tomorrow, Southwest has finally revealed what passengers can expect to pay, and there are no big surprises. Southwest will charge $35-45 for checked bags Southwest has long been known for its Bags Fly Free policy, whereby each passenger received two complimentary checked bags, regardless of the fare booked.
Aerotime
MAY 27, 2025
India has formally approved the development of its first stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), as part of the countrys efforts to modernize its air force and counterbalance growing threats from neighboring China and Pakistan. The announcement, made on May 27, 2025, by Indias Ministry of Defense, comes amid heightened regional tensions and follows weeks of increased friction with Pakistan, including a recent large-scale aerial confrontation that some have called one of
Simple Flying
MAY 27, 2025
A person has boarded the wrong airline to fly to another country in Copenhagen, Denmark, confusing their easyJet flight with a Ryanair one and ending up in Bologna, Italy. The traveler was supposed to fly to Berlin, Germany.
Aerotime
MAY 27, 2025
Romes Leonardo da VinciFiumicino Airport (FCO) has opened its first-ever luxury hotel for dogs, Dog Relais. Located inside FCO Airports terminal, beside the airports long-term car park building, Dog Relais offers boarding and daycare, as well as pampering, for dogs when their humans need to travel. The first dog hotel facility in any Italian airport, Dog Relais facilities are equipped with panel climate control, automatic water dispensers, and preferred background music for dogs.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 27, 2025
What a fantastic start to the UK airshow season at Shuttleworth truly one of the finest venues in the world to watch an air display. The curved display line offers spectacular topside passes, especially when aircraft approach from the left, emerging from behind the crowd with the sun perfectly illuminating them as they round the corner above the control tower.
Simple Flying
MAY 27, 2025
An Air Canada pilot recently voiced his frustrations about air traffic controller (ATC) shortages amid several delays and cancellations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and other airports in the country. Vancouver has also faced multiple delays due to construction and equipment upgrades over the last few weeks.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 27, 2025
Airplanes are exposed to the elements and spend quite a bit of time on the ground, so its not totally unusual to see some wildlife make its way into the cabin. However, heres something you dont often see. Two pigeons try to hitch ride on Delta aircraft This incident happened on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and involves Delta Air Lines flight DL2348, scheduled to operate the 228-mile flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison (MSN).
Flying Magazine
MAY 27, 2025
In May 2021, seven people died when a Citation 501, N66BK, crashed into Percy Priest Lake near Nashville, Tennessee, shortly after taking off. It was a little before 11 a.m. There was an overcast at 1,300 agl (1,850 msl), but no precipitation and good visibility below the clouds. The pilot had topped off the plane for the two-hour flight from Smyrna Airport (KMQY) to Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) in Florida.
Aviation Bussiness News
MAY 27, 2025
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling has signed a Letter of Intent with Australian aerospace technology company, MicroTau, to become its first airline customer in Europe, and to support the certification of its shark skin Riblet Modification Package so it can be used in the near future across its narrowbody fleet. The partnership is part of Vuelings wider strategic approach to reducing its emissions and improving its environmental impact.
Simple Flying
MAY 27, 2025
Air France resumed its nonstop service between Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv today. The airline suspended the route in early May, citing the safety of passengers and crew amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 27, 2025
Four Seasons newest property has just started accepting reservations, and its the second new luxury property weve seen on the west coast of Florida within the past year Basics of the Four Seasons Naples, Florida Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort , is now accepting reservations for stays as of November 24, 2025. This will be Four Seasons sixth property in Florida, after the locations in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach, and Surfside.
Simple Flying
MAY 27, 2025
An Alaska Airlines passenger responsible for a bomb threat on board a flight will face nearly two years in prison. The incident occurred on July 5, 2023, when the passenger handed a note to a flight attendant that read, There is a bomb on the plane. This is not a joke.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 27, 2025
Ill be the first to admit that Im a quirky person, and some people will probably think Im really strange for admitting these things. However, Im curious if Im alone in feeling this way. Ive written in the past about some of my strange habits when staying at hotels , but let me admit an unusual habit I have when it comes to actually deciding which hotels I book I avoid haunted hotels, and hotels with bad energy There are quite a few hotels out there that some people believe are haunted, whatever
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 27, 2025
Warbirds in Review, the acclaimed presentation series that highlights historic military aircraft and the individuals who flew and preserved them, will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. The 72nd annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention will take place July 2127 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Held twice daily from July 2126, Warbirds in Review sessions will take place at the Warbirds in Review ramp, located within the EAA Warbirds of America area.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 27, 2025
Its so fun when airline loyalty programs offer gamified promotions, since its great for creating engagement. In 2024, we saw SAS EuroBonus offer its million points promotion , to celebrate the transition from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. Now weve seen Etihad Guest introduce a fun promotion , though its a bit more challenging. Etihad Guests incredible five million mile promotion Etihad is growing quite a bit at the moment, and to celebrate that, the airline has introduced a promotion encouraging mem
Flying Magazine
MAY 27, 2025
Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Todays Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Todays Top Pick is a 1976 Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain. This versatile multiengine piston was built with serious utility in mind.
Simple Flying
MAY 27, 2025
When airlines consider expanding their fleets, one of the most important decisions lies in choosing the right aircraft and that often comes down to balancing performance with price. Among Boeings widebody offerings, the 767 and 777 families serve different segments of the market, but are sometimes compared for medium- to long-haul missions. This raises a crucial question: Which of these two widebodies costs more and why?
World Airline News
MAY 27, 2025
Yesterday, on May 22, 2025, the Latvian airline airBaltic launched direct flights between Vilnius, Lithuania, and Prague, the Czech Republic. The new service between the two cities takes nearly two hours, with flights operating twice a week on Thursdays and Saturdays from May 22 until September 27, 2025. Mantas Vrubliauskas , VP Network Management at airBaltic : For more than 20 years, Vilnius has been one of our bases, and we remain committed to strengthening connectivity from Lithuania.
Simple Flying
MAY 27, 2025
Over the past four months, airlines have had to battle several industry headwinds, many of which have forced carriers to reconsider their operational strategies in many markets. However, it has recently begun to look a lot more promising for airlines, many of which will soon be in a position to capitalize on improving economic conditions. The introduction of trade deals has helped reduce the collapse in the value of the United States dollar and restore consumer confidence in the market, both of
World Airline News
MAY 27, 2025
WestJet Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner C-GUDH (msn 64974) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 959378. WestJet Cargo has announced the expansion of its trans-Pacific capacity with the launch of daily year-round service between Calgary and Tokyo Narita International Airport. Operated by WestJets Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, each flight offers 22 tons and 80 cubic meters of cargo capacity, providing consistent and reliable lift between North America and Asia.
Simple Flying
MAY 27, 2025
Despite its troubled history, including two fatal crashes, the Boeing 737 MAX family, of which two variants are currently certified, the 737 MAX 8 and 737 MAX 9, has become a workhorse for many airlines across the world, including in its home country.
Aerotime
MAY 27, 2025
Customers eligible for Air France’s SkyPriority can expect a more spacious check-in area with better technology at Terminal 2E of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The French flag carrier said the area has been redesigned to provide a faster experience for customers, streamlining their check-in process. Featuring new architecture and design, the refurbished check-in facility represents the airlines continuing upmarket move, Air France said.
Simple Flying
MAY 27, 2025
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 narrowbody aircraft reportedly experienced a bird strike to its nose landing gear while on approach to Havana, Cuba. The aircraft landed safely, and no injuries were reported. However, it was unable to vacate the runway and had to be towed.
Aviation Bussiness News
MAY 27, 2025
United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA announced an agreement that will provide what the airline says will be ‘industry-leading’ wages and many other improvements for United’s 28,000 flight attendants if ratified. READ: Consumer groups complain to EU over LCCs baggage policies Final contract language will be concluded in the coming days.
Simple Flying
MAY 27, 2025
Air Nostrum is a Spanish airline based at Valencia Airport. Whereas Iberia is the nation's flag carrier and one of the oldest airlines in the world, Air Nostrum is a regional airline founded in 1994. Today, the airline operates a fleet of exclusively regional narrowbodied aircraft and is expected to be the launch customer for the upcoming HAV Airlander 10 airship.
Aviation News
MAY 27, 2025
Embraer, a leading aircraft manufacturer and a global innovator in sustainable aviation, has joined the Polish New Mobility Association (PSNM). Together with PSNM, the company.
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