Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 16, 2025
Aviation demands continuous learning, regular training, and routine checkrides. Being a pilot is far from a “learn it and forget it” endeavor; it requires ongoing practice and knowledge refreshment. Skills that are left unused can atrophy, and information that isn’t reviewed can be forgotten. A pilot whose abilities peak on the day of their checkride risks becoming a liability.
AV Web
JANUARY 16, 2025
Mokulele Airlines, a key inter-island carrier in Hawaii, grounded its fleet Wednesday amid maintenance concerns. The airline issued a statement writing, “Safety is our top priority, we are temporarily not operating some flights in our fleet for precautionary maintenance inspections. We continue to operate certain flights, and on impacted flights we’re rebooking or otherwise accommodating passengers.
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Aerotime
JANUARY 16, 2025
Deciding whether the upgrade to premium economy is worth it will depend on the price point and the amenities on offer. But comparison isnt easy, given there are so many variations in how airlines interpret the premium economy product. Thankfully, Skytrax does the hard work so we dont have to. Each year, the company conducts a widespread survey of airline passengers around the world, using the results of this to rank airlines in its annual World Airline Awards.
AV Web
JANUARY 16, 2025
The Air Charter Association (ACA) is spotlighting the dangers of illegal charter flights through its annual Fly Legal Day initiative taking place on January 21, 2025. ACA says the annual event serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by illegal charter flights and a call to action for stricter vigilance and industry education. This year, Fly Legal Day marks the sixth anniversary of the loss of Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson in an illegal charter flight from Fra
Simple Flying
JANUARY 16, 2025
A wing panel that fell off a Boeing 747 freighter upon landing was discovered in a grass area next to the runway at London Heathrow Airport. After inquiries were made, it was discovered that the panel, discovered in March 2024, had been there for over two months, having detached from a 747-400 freighter operated by One Air that landed in early January that same year.
AV Web
JANUARY 16, 2025
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly reporting to work while intoxicated, multiple outlets have reported. The pilot, identified as 52-year-old David Allsop, was taken into custody at Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah after a security official noticed he appeared intoxicated and allegedly smelled of alcohol. Allsop was scheduled to operate Flight 3772 to Chicago but was detained before takeoff.
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 16, 2025
On this day in aviation history, January 16, 1929, Anglo-Irish noblewoman Lady Mary Bailey, returned to Croydon Aerodrome, London, 10 months after setting out on an epic solo flight from London to Cape Town, South Africa and back in her de Havilland DH.60 Moth single engine, two-seat biplane, the first woman to complete this grueling flight alone. Mary (ne Westenra), Lady Bailey in 1911, aged 20.
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Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 16, 2025
On January 13, Hartzell announced their Carbon Voyager propeller has received supplemental type certification (STC) for Cessna 180 s and Cessna 185 s. The original aluminum Voyager has earned its place as a popular propeller upgrade among the Cessna Skywagon community, said Hartzell Propeller president JJ Frigge in a news release. “Our new Carbon Voyager takes it to the next level of performance and durability, delivering three to four percent improvement in takeoff distances and climb per
Inspire
JANUARY 16, 2025
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Ike are joined by Amy and Jim Lauria of the Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing to discuss the North American B-25J Miss Mitchell. The Green Dot is a podcast created by aviation enthusiasts for their fellow aviation enthusiasts. The podcast features EAA and aviation news, […] The post EAAs The Green Dot Discussing B-25J Miss Mitchell first appeared on Hangar Flying.
AV Web
JANUARY 16, 2025
General Aviation Modifications Inc. has completed its own version of a 10-day simulation of a slow leak of its G100UL unleaded fuel and no paint damage resulted. In the video results below, GAMI founder and chief of engineering George Braly says the fuel was allowed to drip and evaporate on a side panel from a Bonanza with 20-year-old paint. The paint was stained by the dye in the fuel but GAMI was able to clean that up with normal shop techniques. “…we have yet to see any paint that
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 16, 2025
The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is seeking community support. Historically, revenue generated from airshows, biplane rides, and merchandise sales has provided the majority of the organizations operating budget. This budget is essential for winter work planning and preparations for the upcoming season, covering critical expenses such as lighting and heating bills, insurance, IT and security, and other operational costs that restricted donations do not fund.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 16, 2025
Last year, Southwest Airlines announced it would partner with Icelandair to connect passengers from across its network to Iceland and beyond. The airline previously revealed it would launch the partnership with connections at Baltimore/Washington International and has now revealed that Denver and Nashville will also serve as network connection points.
BAA Training
JANUARY 16, 2025
When someone has a goal, obstacles become secondary. Even if it requires time and effort or moving to an entirely different continent. This idea perfectly describes our BAA Training Indian cadet program students, who stepped out of their comfort zones and left their hometowns in India to move to Europe. Here, they are training to confidently navigate the skies one day as commercial pilots.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 16, 2025
On January 15, the troubled JetBlue revealed 15 routes from its Northeast stronghold. The carrier had previously flown many. They include a return to New York JFK-Burbank and Newark-Los Angeles, helping to rebuild its network between the USA's two most populous metro areas.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 16, 2025
Boeing is preparing to resume certification flight tests for its long-delayed 777X aircraft as early as mid-January 2025.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 16, 2025
Ethiopian Airlines is Africa's largest carrier by many metrics, although there's little competition for that title. As of January 16 and subject to change, the Star Alliance member plans passenger flights to 138 airports from its Addis Ababa hub this year.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 16, 2025
Many U.S. airlines have hinted at more moderated hiring numbers in 2025 following the record-setting post-COVID numbers.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 16, 2025
The sinkhole created by Boeing keeps getting bigger, with another airline seeing its plans disappear into thin air. Yesterday, news emerged that 2025 deliveries of Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Riyadh Air would be halved, pushing the airline's launch back to the third quarter of this year.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 16, 2025
Combined, the two carriers operate a fleet of around 40 Cessna Caravan aircraft to smaller markets within Hawaii and the U.S. mainland.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 16, 2025
The Airbus A380 is a great aircraft, but due to its size, it has some limitations. These, of course, include airports where it can operate. Although no US airline operates this type, it is a frequent visitor to many US airports.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 16, 2025
Denver International Airport is slated to add a new airline to its mix. Twenty-seven carriers serve the Colorado airport.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 16, 2025
Airlines are showing no patience for unruly passengers , following many instances over the last year where the airlines have sought compensation from those that have caused the flight to divert.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 16, 2025
Aircraft maintenance technicians represented by the Teamsters Union are continuing contract negotiations with United Airlines this week.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 16, 2025
Scoot is Singapore Airlines' lower-cost unit. It codeshares with its big brother. With a diverse fleet of 55 aircraft comprising Airbus A320ceos, A320neos, A321neos, Boeing 787-8s, 787-9s, and Embraer E190-E2s, Scoot's network focus is quite different.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 16, 2025
Spirit is reducing its workforce even more, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The ultra-low-cost carrier plans to cut 200 jobs in various departments.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 16, 2025
A Southwest Airlines pilot was apprehended in Georgia this week, delaying a flight from Savannah/Hilton Head to Chicago Midway. The pilot was reportedly escorted from the plane shortly before it was due to fly on Wednesday morning.
AV Web
JANUARY 16, 2025
Photo By Terk Williams Flight line as the sun was just coming up behind an A6 Photo By Michael Phillips Doc on final approach to runway 26 at KCMA Photo by Peter Coen Taken Thanksgiving evening while en route to Salisbury, NC Photo By William Keller The post Picture Of The Week: January 17, 2025 appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 16, 2025
On Wednesday, the United States and US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and disrupting passengers' travel. The same day, DOT announced it had fined Frontier Airlines $650,000 in civil penalties for operating multiple chronically delayed flights.
AOPA
JANUARY 16, 2025
The devastating fires in Southern California had Cal Fire and other cooperative firefighting organizations working around the clock to contain the quickly spreading flames.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 16, 2025
The United States Department of Transportation ( DOT ) has fined Frontier Airlines an initial $325,000, with the fine potentially going up to $650,000, for chronic flight delays on three routes in 2022 and 2023.
AOPA
JANUARY 16, 2025
Buckeye, Arizona, Mayor Eric Orsborn made it clear that landing fees will not be imposed at Buckeye Municipal Airport.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 16, 2025
The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (Ministero dell'Economia e delle Finanze, MEF), the owner of ITA Airways , has appointed five new executives at the airline, including the chief executive officer (CEO).
Alaska Air
JANUARY 16, 2025
If you're ready to make 2025 your most adventurous year yet, weve got just the ticket to help your travel plans soar! The post Stretch your vacation time in 2025: Turn 15 days into 55 days of nonstop adventure appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 16, 2025
Spirit Airlines has retired its last commercial Airbus A319 aircraft, saying goodbye to the smallest Airbus A320 aircraft family member that was part of its fleet (as it never operated the even smaller A318) in early January.
Aviation News
JANUARY 16, 2025
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 16, 2025 Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] recently approved the use of synthetic aviation turbine fuels (SATF) in the F-35 Lightning.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 16, 2025
Asia is a vast continent and home to a significant proportion of the world's population. Although many countries within Asia have extensive rail networks (such as Japan, China, and India), when it comes to international travel, flying is often the only viable option. This has led to the creation of many long-haul routes within the continent, some of which are more than 4,000 miles in length.
AOPA
JANUARY 16, 2025
The University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences formed a partnership with Vigilant Aerospace Systems to improve airspace safety through the management of uncrewed aircraft systems.
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