Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has confirmed that it will be reintroducing business class on its European flights, starting October 1, 2025. The intention had previously been announced by SAS Chief Commercial Officer, Paul Verhagen, in September 2024 during a media event in Copenhagen celebrating the Scandinavian carriers accession to SkyTeam. Although SAS offers business class on its long-haul flights to the United States and Asia, this is not the case on its European network, where the most prem

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

In September 2024, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced that it plans to reintroduce business class on intra-Europe flights, replacing the carriers current quirky SAS Plus product. Theres now an update , as weve learned when this new product will launch, and what we can expect. SAS Business replaces SAS Plus on regional flights As of October 1, 2025, SAS plans to once again offer business class on intra-Europe flights operated by regional aircraft, with tickets going on sale as of May 6, 2025.

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Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Dominican carrier Arajet has launched flights to the United States with an inaugural service between Las Amricas International Airport (SDQ), Santo Domingo, and Miami International Airport (MIA) on April 14, 2025. The Miami service will initially be operated four times a week but will increase to a daily frequency in June 2025. The service is operated by Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft , the only type currently in Arajets fleet.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

In 2024, World of Hyatt and Under Canvas launched a partnership , giving members the opportunity to earn and redeem points for some cool outdoor focused lodging options. World of Hyatt has just launched a promotion for Under Canvas stays, which might be a good incentive for some people to give the brand a try. World Of Hyatt incentivizing Under Canvas stays World of Hyatt is offering bonus points on Under Canvas stays, for those with a World of Hyatt co-branded credit card (either personal or bu

Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that it has started renovation and upgrade works on its SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at Changi International Airport (SIN). The refurbishment, valued at SGD 45 million (US$34 million), officially began on April 15, 2025, and is expected to be completed by mid-2027. According to Singapore Airlines, the revamped lounges will feature 50% more space and seating capacity, and include upgraded facilities.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

As an aviation geek, Im delighted when I hear of new airline themed hotels opening. Heres a cool new one , though the exact details make this a little less appealing than I was hoping. Pan Am Hotel opening in 2026, at Citadel Outlets The Pan Am Hotel is expected to open in mid-2026, as part of Hiltons Tapestry Collection. The hotel will be located at the Citadel Outlets, a popular shopping area in Los Angeles.

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Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

The future of Florida-based carrier Silver Airways has been cast in serious doubt after the trustee appointed to oversee the airlines insolvency case has recommended that the business be wound down. In a report issued on April 11, 2025 , and addressed to the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, the government trustee notes that the troubled airline has little chance of redressing its dire financial situation.

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Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

In 2023, after months of meticulous planning, the founder and CEO of Japanese business aircraft operator OpenSky, Shigeto Honda, took delivery of Japans first Pilatus PC-12 NGX turboprop and PC-24 jet. The arrival of the two Pilatus private aircraft brought Hondas vision to life, enhancing the development of Japans private and business travel market by providing clients with access to previously underserved routes across the country.

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 15, 2025

Emirates has joined the Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC), along with aluminium partner, SL Metals. The airlines participation marks the continued growth of the ACC and its plan to accelerate supply chain decarbonisation through recycling. The airline has taken an interest in recycling in recent times. From cabin interior upcycling and incorporating more sustainable materials in its products to inflight initiatives and waste reduction programmes, the airline is keen to explore ways to reduce

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Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

In a significant escalation of the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, Beijing has instructed its airlines to suspend all deliveries of Boeing aircraft, according to sources cited by Bloomberg News. The directive also includes halting purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies. The measure affects major Chinese carriers, including Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern, which collectively had plans to receive 179 Boeing planes between 2025 an

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

Heres an exciting and long overdue announcement American will offer free Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members American Airlines has announced that it will be introducing free inflight Wi-Fi as of January 2026, sponsored by AT&T. Free Wi-Fi will be available exclusively for members of the carriers AAdvantage program, and the airline highlights how it will offer free inflight connectivity on more planes than any other domestic carrier.

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AV Web

APRIL 15, 2025

On Sunday (April 13), Jason Costello, director of operations for New York Helicopter Charter, agreed by email to voluntarily suspend operations at a request from the FAA. Within 16 minutes, Michael Roth, CEO of NY Helicopter notified the FAA that the agreement to suspend operations had been reversed and Costello was no longer an employee. The FAAs telephone request to Costello on Sunday followed last Thursdays fatal accident involving one of the operators Bell 206L LongRangers.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 15, 2025

Passengers passing through Terminal 2 at Munich Airport (MUC) in southeastern Germany may find themselves encountering service robots at the moment. This is because the Bavarian facility has teamed up with the Lufthansa Innovation Hub to increase its operational efficiency, with several small projects being involved in the makeup of this wider program.

Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Embraer has confirmed LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services (LOTAMS) as the first European Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC) for the E2 aircraft family. Embraer broke the news on April 15, 2025, after the Polish Civil Aviation Authority completed the authorization and audit process. Under the expanded partnership LOTAMS will provide routine checks, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and component repairs for E2 aircraft.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

Iberia is adjusting the schedule on one of its routes to the United States, and Im a huge fan of this change Iberias Madrid to Dallas reverse redeye flight Generally speaking, flights between the United States and Western Europe are redeyes in the eastbound direction, and daytime flights in the westbound direction. There are a limited number of eastbound daytime flights (typically between the East Coast and London), but there are currently no westbound redeye flights.

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AV Web

APRIL 15, 2025

In Col. Robert Scotts book God Is My Copilot, he relates his experiences serving with the American Volunteer Group in China, better known as the Flying Tigers. Scott was not an official member of the group. Rather, he was assigned as a transport pilot but talked AVG leader Gen. Claire Chennault into loaning him a P-40 to help protect the cargo aircraft.

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 15, 2025

IATA has called on governments to do more to support industry efforts to introduce more stringent standards for the shipment of dangerous cargo. The 18th World Cargo Symposium being held in Dubai this week heard there are ongoing concerns about rogue traders and the shipment of lithium batteries. And there are also concerns about security following recent incidents involving incendiary devices concealed in shipments IATA wants governments to take a zero tolerance to rogue shippers as it places a

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AV Web

APRIL 15, 2025

A security incident at Colorados Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (KASE) that caused an evacuation of the terminal building and caused multiple flight delays on Sunday (April 13) was ultimately traced to a modified hairdryer detected by security scanners in a checked bag. According to a report in Aspen Daily News, Transportation Security Administration spokesperson Lorie Dankers said the airports computer tomography (CT) scanners algorithm was triggered by a hairdryer that was heavily modified with t

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 15, 2025

On this day in aviation historyApril 15, 1935we mark the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the Douglas TBD Devastator. This aircraft originated from the Douglas XTBD-1 prototype, which emerged victorious in the U.S. Navys 1934 competition for a new carrier-based torpedo bomber. Following the award of the contract, Douglas refined the XTBD-1 into what would become the TBD Devastator, a cutting-edge design for its time.

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Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Japans Oita Airport (OIT) has officially changed its name to Oita Hello Kitty Airport but only for the next six months. Oita Airport is an international airport in Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture and, for the duration of Expo 2025 in Osaka (April 13 to October 13, 2025), it will officially be known by its charming new name. The airport will retain its original name after the expo.

Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 15, 2025

IATA underlined the importance of air cargo to the world economy at the 18th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) being held in Dubai. Amid increasing global trade tensions the aviation body said aviation freight plays a key tole in maintaining global supply chains. The organisation called on governments to remain remain focused on delivering fundamental expectations of customers in areas including safety and security, digitalisation and sustainability.

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World Airline News

APRIL 15, 2025

Scandinavian Airlines is announcing a new European Business Class, responding to increasing customer demand for premium service. This new offering ensures a clear and recognizable Business Class product, providing an elevated experience tailored to customers seeking comfort, flexibility, and a higher level of service. Scandinavian Airlines-SAS Airbus A350-941 SE-RSA (msn 358) LAX (Michael B.

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 15, 2025

Delta has retained its title of the worlds most valuable airline brand for the seventh year running, according a new report. The study, compiled by Brand Finance, says Deltas brand value increased by 38% to USD14.9 billion, driven by strong financial performance, premium revenue growth, and continued investments in customer experience and sustainability.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 15, 2025

After a series of successful engine runs in recent weeks, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) A-26B Invader Night Mission (s/n 41-39427/N240P) took to the skies yesterday for the first time since 2021. This flight marks a significant milestone following years of dedicated restoration work by the volunteers of the CAF A-26 Invader Squadron , which was established in February 2009 with the mission to return the aircraft to flying condition.

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Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in the US and Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the UAE have both taken the top spot for the worlds busiest airport in different categories. While Airports Council International (ACI) announced Atlanta as busiest for all passengers, Dubai took the title for the most international passengers in 2024.

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 15, 2025

by Grant Newman A recent visit to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre Dangerous Skies exhibition enabled a closer look at the Smith family de Havilland Mosquito FB.VI TE910 that has taken up residence at Omaka. On loan to the Aviation Heritage Centre, the Smith family Mosquitos background has been covered here before (see article HERE ), but one aspect of the aircrafts history is not known; its link to RAF East Fortune in Scotland.

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AV Web

APRIL 15, 2025

In conjunction with the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, the FAA announced today it is calling on pilots, aircraft owners, mechanics and fixed-base operators (FBOs) to document and report their experiences with a new, high-octane unleaded aviation fuel available at various airports across our nation. Though not named in the announcement, presumably that refers to General Aviation Modifications Inc.s (GAMI) G100UL fuel.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 15, 2025

Qantas' latest schedule submission to OAG shows that it will reintroduce flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Auckland. While neither route is available to book, Aeroroutes says it will change soon. Qantas will become the second operator in both markets, joining South African Airways from Johannesburg and Air New Zealand from Auckland. It benefits from the gap left by Batik Air Malaysia following its last Perth-Auckland flight in 2024.

Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Commercial aircraft crashes involving the tragic deaths of passengers never fail to gain the attention of the world. The often highly dramatic events seem to strike a chord with the public perhaps because they highlight the fragility of life when travelling on exciting adventures or a feeling that the victims could have been anyone of us. But where there is extreme pain and suffering there are often stories of miracles and the human instinct to survive against the odds For those that survive pla

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

A Reddit user shares what sounds like a mighty unpleasant experience on a recent Delta transpacific flight, as flagged by PYOK. I suppose alls well that ends well, and kudos to both the dad and toddler for having a good attitude about the situation. Pair get trapped in Delta A330neo lavatory for 35 minutes Wed like to think that aircraft lavatories are unlikely to trap people.

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 15, 2025

Amadeus payments division Outpayce has launched what it claims to be the first payments marketplace dedicated to travel. The Xchange Payments Platform (XPP)allows airlines to browse, sort and filter payments partners it is connected to. Outpayce says XPP will help with payment orchestration through an interactive catalogue of capabilities, helping airlines choose the right connection and improve payments performance.

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Jetwhine

APRIL 15, 2025

By Paula Williams, ABCI “He who tells the stories rules the world.” – Native American proverb. In February 2025, Senator Edward Markey reintroduced his Fat Cat tax billofficially known as the Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax (FATCAT) Act. The bill proposes removing business aviations exemption from federal fuel excise taxes, citing luxury and inequality concerns.

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The Aviationist

APRIL 15, 2025

The new G650ER aircraft will take over the urgent medical transport missions currently assigned to the Dassault Falcon 50 and Falcon 900. The Italian Air Force has received the first two Gulfstream G650ERs to be used for VIP transport and emergency medical transport. The two aircraft flew from Gulfstreams production facilities in Appleton, Wisconsin, to […] The post First Two Gulfstream G650ERs Delivered to Italian Air Force appeared first on The Aviationist.

World Airline News

APRIL 15, 2025

Free high-speed Wi-Fi available exclusively to AAdvantage members beginning in January 2026 on more planes than any other domestic carrier American Airlines Airbus A321-253NX WL N471AN (msn 12262) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 964929. DALLAS-FORT WORTH American Airlines and AT&T two iconic American brands built on a legacy of connecting customers to the people and places that matter most will take those connections to new heights, offering complimentary inflight Wi-Fi 1 across more than 2

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Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has said that recovery efforts at the New York Helicopter crash site have concluded after investigators located key components from the accident aircraft. The NTSB had previously announced that it was using side-scanning sonar to search for the Bell 206 L-4 helicopters main rotor, main gear box, tail rotor and a large portion of the tail boom.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 15, 2025

Bombardier's established legacy of designing and manufacturing high-performance private jets is on the cusp of a significant new chapter with the imminent arrival of the Global 8000. While the recent introduction of the Challenger 3500 in 2021 marked a notable step forward in cabin innovation and passenger comfort within the super-midsize category, the aviation world eagerly anticipates the debut of the Global 8000, slated for 2025.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

Last week, we saw a tragic aviation accident in New York , as a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River. All six people onboard, including the pilot and a family of five, lost their lives. As youd expect, theres a thorough investigation taking place into what caused this accident. Theres an update on that front, as it seems that the helicopter company isnt being particularly cooperative Helicopter company fires executive after cooperating with FAA The Federal Aviation Administration

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