Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

Did you know that you dont need to live in the United States to take advantage of the excellent education Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers? The Embry-Riddle Worldwide Campus, with its satellite location in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, provides students from Europe, the Middle East and Africa the opportunity to pursue aviation-related bachelors and masters degrees 100% online with the support and guidance from academic advisors in the Frankfurt Office.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Approach Airplanes 286

Simple Flying

MARCH 13, 2025

When a medical emergency occurs onboard a commercial aircraft, the crew will often look to divert to a nearby airport to ensure that the impacted passenger can be given medical attention by specialists on the ground. However, this leaves a period of time spent in limbo, when minimal treatment options are available as the plane diverts. At Emirates, a new partnership with Parsys is looking to address this.

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Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has successfully exited Chapter 11 restructuring, having gained significantly less debt and greater financial flexibility after a United States court approved its reorganization plan. In a statement released on March 12, 2025, the airline said it has completed its financial restructuring, which involved a consensual, deleveraging transaction that equitizes approximately $795 million of funded debt.

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Airline Airlines 264

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 13, 2025

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was asked about the possibility of a merger with JetBlue, and his answer was surprisingly candid United CEO seems open to JetBlue merger, or something? It has been a fascinating time for the airline industry. While Delta and United have been doing really well overall (though theyre now seeing demand falling ), other US airlines are struggling.

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Airlines Airline 114

Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

Verticon 2025 in Dallas, Texas, has proved to be rich pickings for Airbus with its helicopter manufacturing arm making multiple order announcements. Verticon is widely considered to be the worlds largest vertical aviation conference and trade show in the calendar year with thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors flocking to attend the event.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 13, 2025

American Airlines had to deal with another instance of unruly passenger behavior recently on one of its regional services from Savannah, Georgia, to Miami, Florida. The traveler physically assaulted a flight attendant and caused problems for fellow passengers, eventually forcing the flight to divert back to its airport of origin.

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Airlines Airline 111

Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss, which is part of the Lufthansa Group, has received its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The aircraft (registration HB-IHF) was picked up by an Edelweiss crew at Tarbes-Lourdes- PyrnesAirport (LDE) , where it has been stored since 2020. The aircraft has subsequently been flown to the airlines main base at Zrich-Kloten Airport (ZRH), where it arrived at 15:11 local time on March 13, 2025.

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Airline Airlines 248

Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

Female flight attendants from Korean Air have requested to be allowed to wear sneakers during onboard duties, according to a report by The Korean Times. The flight attendants issued the request following Korean Airs rebranding and takeover of Asiana Airlines, where a change in its uniform design and policy is highly possible. The report said that during the Korean Public Service and Transport Workers’ Union press conference held on March 7, 2025, the day before International Women’s

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Cabin Crew Approach Airlines Airline 188

Simple Flying

MARCH 13, 2025

On Tuesday March 12, the US Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) announced that it was extending a ban on US flights to Port-au-Prince through September 8. The move comes as the security situation in and around the Haitian capital remains in a tumultuous and dire state due to armed gang violence.

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Airline Airlines 107

Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

Former Volocopter chief test pilot Paul Stone has joined electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) rival Vertical Aerospace in a major boost for the future flight developer. Vertical Aerospace announced the appointment on March 13, 2025, pointing out that the developer is now among the few companies in the world with multiple test pilots to have flown full-scale eVTOLs.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 13, 2025

On March 11th, 2025, US-based commercial aircraft manufacturer Boeing indicated that it had delivered 44 aircraft in February, which marked an increase in production from 27 that it delivered the month prior. The aircraft builder has noted that it will work to stabilize and then increase production of its Boeing 737 MAX and Boeing 787 models, according to Reuters.

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Stability 117

Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

Air France has announced that it will launch direct flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The flights will be operated using the carriers fleet of Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with capacity for 324 seats across three cabin classes: 34 in business, 24 in premium economy and 266 in economy class.

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Airline Airlines 195

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 13, 2025

Hello from Los Angeles, as Im on the return portion of our winter ski trip to Niseko. After flying All Nippon Airways A380 first class , I flew Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 first class, on the 4hr55min flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX). This is yet another product that has been near the top of my list of airlines to review, so Im happy I had the opportunity to experience this.

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Airline Airlines Ceiling 97

Simple Flying

MARCH 13, 2025

Coulson Aviation , a family-owned company based in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada, has a rich history spanning over 36 years in the aviation industry. With more than 160,000 safe flight hours, the company has evolved from its initial ventures into helicopter logging and heavy-lift operations to become a global leader in aerial FireFighting.

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Lift 108

Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

Strategically based out of Istanbuls Sabiha Gken International Airport (SAW), Pegasus Airlines has emerged as one of largest low-cost carriers in Europe, with a network stretching from northwest Europe all the way to Middle East and Central Asia. Gliz ztrk made headlines in 2022 when she became the first female CEO of a Turkish airline. While her tenure in the top post at Pegasus Airlines is relatively recent, ztrk has held C-suite positions at the airline since its early days, when the business

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Airline Airlines Runway Cargo 254

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 13, 2025

Air France has announced its newest long haul destination, with service kicking off in a matter of weeks. This one isnt too surprising, as weve seen a lot of service added here Air France adds Paris to Riyadh route with A350 As of May 19, 2025, Air France will launch a new 5x weekly flight between Paris (CDG) and Riyadh (RUH). The service will operate with the following schedule: AF684 Paris to Riyadh departing 11:20PM arriving 6:25AM (+1 day) AF685 Riyadh to Paris departing 8:40AM arriving 2:20

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Airlines Airline 99

Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

An American Airlines aircraft caught fire at Denver International Airport (DEN) on the evening of March 13, 2025. The Boeing 737-800 plane, operating as flight AA1006, was en route to Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) from Colorado Springs Airport (COS). The flight departed Colorado Springs at around 16:37 local time, and shortly after, the aircraft performed an emergency landing at Denver Airport at around 17:55 local time.

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Airline Airlines 254

Simple Flying

MARCH 13, 2025

United Airlines recently undertook one of the most ambitious international network expansions in modern airline history. Over the past two years, the airline has added over a dozen different new routes to destinations across the globe, many of which are traditionally lower-volume leisure destinations. One of the most notable examples of such an airport is United Airlines' seasonal service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK).

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Airline Airlines 105

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 13, 2025

The RAF Museum Midlands will conduct its annual high-level aircraft cleaning and inspection on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The work will take place from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the museum, located on Lysander Avenue, Cosford. Photos from the 2024 spring clean. Photo via RAF Museum This years efforts will focus on the suspended aircraft within the National Cold War Exhibition.

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Hangar 105

Simple Flying

MARCH 13, 2025

The United States is the world's largest aviation market , and it has hundreds of airports around the country. Some airports are small, while others are large. When planespotting at airports, it is important to follow local security regulations and to not fly drones. Here are some of the best airports in the United States for planespotting, with data concerning aircraft movements being for 2023 and released by the FAA.

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Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

Aircraft manufacturer ATR studied the untapped potential for regional aviation in Vietnams growing travel market and economy. The Franco-Italian company presented the findings of a comprehensive whitepaper, Propelling Vietnams Regional Aviation, a study conducted with Vietnamese transport consultancy TEDI (Transport Engineering Design Inc.). The presentation, which took place during the Unlocking Vietnams Regional Aviation workshop in Hanoi on March 13, 2025, highlighted how regional aviation ca

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 13, 2025

Hello from Florida, as Ive just completed the return portion of our winter ski trip to Niseko. After flying All Nippon Airways A380 first class and Hawaiian Airlines 787 first class , I finished off my trip by flying Delta Air Lines A321neo first class on the 4hr10min flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Ill be publishing a full review of this flight soon (it was an eventful redeye flight, with an extended medical emergency and a near diversion to El Paso Vasu Raja wouldve be

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Airline Airlines 84

Alaska Air

MARCH 13, 2025

Discover the world's natural beauty with Alaska Airlines' Global Getaways, offering up to 50% savings on award redemptions to select international destinations starting at just 12,500 miles. Redeem miles for travel through July 31, 2025, and enjoy a simplified booking process with Alaska and Global Partners. The post Explore the World’s Natural Beauty with Alaska Airlines’ Global Getaways appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Airline Airlines 74

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 13, 2025

While not a huge deal, the process of searching award availability with Air Canada Aeroplan has just become a bit more complicated, as several readers have flagged. Aeroplan account log-in required for award search Air Canadas Aeroplan frequent flyer program is useful not just for redemptions on Star Alliance, but also for travel on select other airlines.

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Airline Airlines 82

Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

15 minutes from curbside to the airport gate. Thats the goal that Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is aiming for with its Terminal 2 (Domestic) upgrade. The construction project, which is estimated to cost AU 200 million ($126 million), is set to commence on May 1, 2025. ! A $200 million upgrade is set to begin on 1 May 2025, designed to get passengers from kerb to gate in just 15 minutes.

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Airline Airlines 164

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 13, 2025

In November 2024, Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection , after billions of dollars of losses since the start of the pandemic, plus a failed takeover by JetBlue. We knew that the airline was planning on a quick bankruptcy process, and theres now a major update , as this process has been completed. What I cant wrap my head around is what the companys plan is, exactly.

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Airline Airlines 77

Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

Aircraft are massive, heavy machines. How do they manage to fly, supported by nothing but thin air? Many explanations on websites, videos, and even some textbooks oversimplify or misrepresent the true mechanics of lift. In reality, lift generation involves both Bernoullis principle and Newtons third law working together. Read on to understand Bernoullis principle and how it relates to lift the right way.

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Pilot Lift Camber Airfoil 52

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 13, 2025

Flight training is an exciting and rewarding journey, but it is also filled with challenges. Mistakes are a natural part of learning, but understanding common pitfalls ahead of time can help you progress more efficiently, build confidence, and become a safer pilot. In this comprehensive guide, well take a deep dive into the top 10 mistakes student pilots make, why they happen, and actionable strategies to avoid them. 1.

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Pilot Crosswind Final Approach Cockpit 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

After enough time, something will happen. In this case, it wasnt a crashit was theft. The door to the AirBnB was slightly ajar, revealing a ransacked apartment. Most of the camera equipment was on hand that night, but the thieves found a not-so-clever hiding spot for the Mavic Pro. Just like that, a few thousand dollars seemed lostor so it seemed. No matter how skilled a pilot may be, the unpredictability of real-world environments can turn even the most routine missions into disaster.

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Pilot Payload Weather Stability 52

Simple Flying

MARCH 13, 2025

An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 caught fire at Denver International Airport (DEN) on Thursday. The aircraft was parked at gate C38 when the incident occurred. Passengers evacuated from the plane, but it is unclear if there are any injuries.

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Airline Airlines 132

All Plane

MARCH 13, 2025

Flight#: XQ140 From: Antalya (AYT) To: Frankfurt (FRA) Flight time: 3h Aircraft: Boeing 737 MAX 8 This is not the first review I write a SunExpress flight review, you can find, for example, my report of a flight from Izmir to Vienna on a Boeing 737-800. But I thought it was time to re-up this content my flight report with this addendum, if I may call it this way, because this time I manage to try out some new elements of the SunExpress experience.

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Airlines Airline 52

Air Electro

MARCH 13, 2025

The National Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., has a display of the Wright Flyer the first powered, heavier-than-air aircraft to successfully fly covered 120 feet in 12 seconds. Since then, aircraft electrical systems have advanced steadily from rudimentary electrical components and moved from straightforward wiring for basic ignition and communication to intricate networks that require a wide range of onboard electrical requirements.

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Weight-Shift-Control Cockpit 52

Simple Flying

MARCH 13, 2025

On Thursday March 13th, an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 caught fire at Denver International Airport. The aircraft was parked at gate C38 when the incident occurred. Passengers evacuated from the plane, and 12 people were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries.

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Airline Airlines 122

Flyertalk

MARCH 13, 2025

The carrier announced they exited from Chapter 11 protection on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with a financial restructure package. Restructuring Includes $795 Million of Funded Debt, $350 Million Equity Investment To exit out of Chapter 11, Spirit completed a consensual,deleveraging transaction that equitizes approximately $795 million of funded debt.

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Airlines Airline 52

Simple Flying

MARCH 13, 2025

Boeing , one of the world's largest aerospace manufacturers, has faced a turbulent few years marked by safety concerns, financial losses, and operational challenges. In August 2024, the company appointed Robert K. Kelly Ortberg as its new President and Boeing CEO. With a robust background in engineering and leadership experience in the aerospace sector, Ortberg's appointment has sparked discussions about whether a leader with an engineering background is what Boeing needs to navigate its current

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Turbulence 122

Flyertalk

MARCH 13, 2025

The carrier announced a refresh of their food and beverage options at Admirals Club lounges and in flight in time for Spring 2025 travel. New Breakfast, All-Day, and Spirits Options Ahead for Flyers Across their network, lounges in 12 cities will soon see new menu items available at breakfast and during the all-day service. Some of the highlights include: Miami International Airport (MIA): Build-your-own tacos with spicy chicken, roasted veggies, soft tortillas and shredded cheddar LaGuardia Int

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Airline Airlines 52

Simple Flying

MARCH 13, 2025

GE Aerospace , the American manufacturer, plans to invest $1 billion in order to expand its manufacturing efforts. As part of this initiative, the company will hire 5,000 new employees in 2025 for engineering and manufacturing roles and invest in expanding capacity to produce engines, with a focus on the CFM LEAP.

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