Aerotime

MAY 26, 2025

The Minns government, which manages New South Wales (NSW) in Australia, has announced that it is deploying Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters to deliver emergency fodder to farmers affected by major flooding in the country. Several days of intense flooding and heavy rainfall in southeastern Australia began during the week of May 19, 2025, and caused extensive damage in the Mid-North Coast, North Coast, and Hunter regions.

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Weather 272

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

In an interview with Bloomberg, Qatar Airways confirmed that it would be abandoning its orders for 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, placed during a spat with Airbus over a paint dispute.

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Aerotime

MAY 26, 2025

Airbus announced on a Linkedin post published on May 23, 2025, some changes in its technology leadership. Sabine Klauke, who until now was Chief Technology Officer & EVP Engineering Commercial Aircraft Business, will be heading Digital Design Manufacturing and Services (DDMS) Next Gen, a newly created cross-division business area. In her new role, Klauke will report to Executive Vice-President Digital Catherine Jestin.

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Aviation Technology 292

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

Last week, a TAP Air Portugal Airbus A330 flying from Newark to Lisbon had to land with just one engine running after an in-flight shutdown. Compounding matters was the fact that the widebody twinjet, which had left the New Jersey hub almost two hours late, also experienced a hydraulic failure while descending towards the capital city of Portugal. Subsequently, its crew issued a declaration of 'PAN PAN.

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Airline Airlines 124

Aerotime

MAY 26, 2025

Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet has placed a new order with Airbus for 20 A330-900 widebody aircraft to support strategic expansion over the next decade. On May 26, 2025, Airbus announced in a statement that the agreement was signed in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, by Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and President Airbus International Wouter van Wersch.

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Airline Airlines 244

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

The Boeing 737 MAX has long been the most important narrowbody aircraft put on the market by manufacturer Boeing, but the type has certainly faced its fair share of challenges. Originally designed as an upgraded version of the Boeing 737 Next Generation (one of the best-selling aircraft in history), the Boeing 737 MAX is one of the most capable aircraft on the market.

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Jet 118

Aerotime

MAY 26, 2025

December 2025 will mark the 24th anniversary since the last ever flight operated by the one-time great American icon of commercial aviation, TWA, or Trans World Airlines, to give the carrier its full name. Having held a dominant position on routes across the Atlantic for decades, the airline became synonymous with transatlantic glamour and the epitome of long-haul travel by air.

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Turbulence Jet Airline Airlines 207

Aerotime

MAY 26, 2025

Pratt & Whitney announced that it has come to a mutual tentative agreement on a revised contract offer with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), which represents around 3,000 machinists in Connecticut who have been on strike for three weeks. Contract negotiations between Pratt & Whitney and Local Lodge 1746 members, who are part of District 26 of the IAM union, restarted on May 22, 2025.

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Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

United Airlines is nearly two weeks into a catering disruption at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) , and the situation has yet to stabilize. The airline recently switched to a new catering service provider, LSG Sky Chefs, but the transition has left flights departing without meals, drinks, or basic galley supplies.

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Stability Airline Airlines 114

One Mile at a Time

MAY 26, 2025

We know that Saudi Arabia is investing a lot of money to build its non-religious tourism sector. One common question weve seen has been if/when the country will lift its ban on alcohol. Well, its finally happening, though with restrictions, as youd expect. Alcohol will soon be available in Saudi Arabia As of 2026, Saudi Arabia plans to lift its 73-year ban on alcohol.

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Lift Airline Airlines 118

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

United Airlines has commenced nonstop flights between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in Senegal, marking its first-ever service to the West African country. Dakar is the airlines sixth African destination, coming just six months after the launch of flights to Marrakech, Morocco.

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Airline Airlines 114

Flying Magazine

MAY 26, 2025

Even if you have a datalink weather capability in the cockpit, dont give up on your air traffic controllers. Many other technologies are at workalbeit unseen, but critical to get the pilot back on the ground safely. This is especially true when flying through a high-impact terminal area during the warm season when convective SIGMETs are sprinkled nearly everywhere.

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Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

Air New Zealand has flown one of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft back from Australia after the aircraft suffered a collision with a jetbridge, resulting in a small hole just below the cockpit windows earlier in May.

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Cockpit Airline Airlines 111

One Mile at a Time

MAY 26, 2025

For the only hotel stay of my Le Premier in the new La Premiere adventure , I spent a night at the 240-room Courtyard Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Why did I choose this hotel? Well, the price was decent, it looked fairly new, it has a direct train connection to the airport, and I figured it would make for an interesting review, since I havent stayed at a Courtyard in years.

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Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

Vietjet and Airbus have confirmed that the airline has ordered another 20 A330-900 aircraft, doubling its already existing backlog for the widebody aircraft that the Vietnamese carrier initially ordered in February 2024, which was firmed up during the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024.

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Airline Airlines 117

One Mile at a Time

MAY 26, 2025

I first wrote about this a couple of weeks ago, but want to provide an update, for anyone who wants to make a points transfer before this restriction is put in place. Emirates Skywards points transfers being paused Emirates Skywards is a useful frequent flyer program, specifically for premium cabin redemptions on Emirates. If you want to redeem for Emirates first or business class, Skywards is generally the best option, despite the relatively high award costs and carrier imposed surcharges (keep

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Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

Just this past week, French flag carrier Air France inaugurated a new nonstop service from its principal hub at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris to Orlando International Airport (MCO). This flight currently operates four times per week, and it uses the carrier's dynamic fleet of premium-configured Airbus A350-900 jets , some of the most capable in its inventory.

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Jet Airline Airlines 111

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 26, 2025

On this day in aviation history83 years ago, on May 26, 1942the Northrop XP-61 Black Widow prototype took to the skies for the first time. At the controls of aircraft XP-61-NO, serial number 41-19509, was test pilot Vance Breese. Breese was no stranger to historic firstshe had also piloted the inaugural flight of the North American NA-73X, the prototype that would evolve into the iconic P-51 Mustang, on October 20, 1940.

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Ceiling Pilot 77

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

Lufthansa will not operate the Boeing 747-400 between Frankfurt and New York JFK in winter 2025/2026. While the German giant had scheduled flights on the variant, they were removed in the latest schedule update. This is unsurprising, as it did not use the 371-seater last winter either. Elsewhere, the 747-400 returned to Boston on May 1 , while Lufthansa has confirmed the return of the Airbus A380 to San Francisco.

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Airline Airlines 113

One Mile at a Time

MAY 26, 2025

While the Maldives is known for being a luxury vacation destination, the fun doesnt really start until you get to your resort, as Velana International Airport (MLE) is kind of a mess. The current terminal was designed to accommodate just one million passengers per year, while current passenger numbers are way more than that (between departures and arrivals, the airport currently sees roughly four million international travelers per year).

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Airline Airlines 77

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

On May 24, a Houston-bound All Nippon Airways Boeing 787-9 operating Flight 114 was diverted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a passenger attempted to open an exit door mid-flight. The flight landed safely at the airport, where law enforcement met the aircraft.

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Airline Airlines 110

Plane and Pilot

MAY 26, 2025

As I settled back into my seat, I looked over to the first officer. We were about 15 minutes prior to departure, and things were all shaping up to be on time. Hey, hows about a preflight checkl- Interior and exterior inspections? Compl- Oxygen masks? Chec- Checked. CVR? Chhhhheeeecccckkkkeeeedddddd. I waited a long moment before I replied. You could see tension building as I upset his rapid-fire recitation of the checklist.

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Runway Clearance Pilot Flight Deck 66

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

WestJet launched in 1996 with three Boeing 737-200 aircraft and a limited network in Western Canada. Nearly three decades later, it operates a fleet of around 190 aircraft and serves more than 120 destinations across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.

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Airline Airlines 105

Flying Magazine

MAY 26, 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 2008 Eclipse 500. The Eclipse 500 twin-engine jet came to market during an exciting time in general aviation.

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Jet Airplanes General Aviation Weather 78

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

In June , 16 US airports will have flights on the Airbus A340, A380, or the passenger Boeing 747. Of these, only five Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York JFK, and Washington Dulles have service aboard all three quadjet types. Of course, the results will be different at other times, especially in winter.

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Aviation News

MAY 26, 2025

Qatar Airways is reportedly planning to cancel its order for 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, citing ongoing certification delays and evolving fleet requirements. The.

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Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

Since its foundation in 2006, Porter Airlines has grown to become the third-largest airline in Canada, behind Air Canada and WestJet. Today, the carrier serves more than 30 destinations throughout Canada and the US, with most routes operating from its bases at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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Airline Airlines 105

Northstar VFR

MAY 26, 2025

By Jillian C. Novak, CFI As a student pilot, you've probably already heard your instructor talk about using flaps during takeoff, landing, and sometimes even during slow flight practice. But have you ever wondered how different flap types actually work , and why aircraft manufacturers choose one design over another? In this post, Ill walk you through the five most common types of aircraft flaps , how they function, what kinds of aircraft youll find them on, and the pros and cons of eachjust like

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Camber Drag Lift Airplanes 52

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

Pratt & Whitney is one of the world's largest engine manufacturers in the aviation and aerospace industry. The East Hartford, Connecticut-based company manufactures engines for the commercial, private, and military industries. It is currently a business unit of the aerospace conglomerate RTX Corporation, alongside Collins Aerospace and Raytheon.

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AV Web

MAY 26, 2025

A student pilot who initially made the news for a successful freeway landing near San Diego was back in the spotlight this week for the 30 month jail sentence he received for the cocaine found on his out-of-gas Piper Cherokee. Troy Othneil Smith, 36, of Oceanside pleaded guilty to two counts of cocaine trafficking after a rescue effort turned into a drug bust on State Road 76 in Oceanside, California on Sept. 24, 2024.

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Pilot 65

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

American Airlines will expand its regional route network by adding twice daily Embraer E175 flights between Chicago and Chattanooga. According to a report by Ishrion Aviation , the service is set to launch on October 6, 2025, entering direct competition with United Airlines on the route.

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Airline Airlines 101

Aviation News

MAY 26, 2025

Vietjet, Vietnams largest private airline, has placed a new order with Airbus for 20 widebody A330-900 aircraft to support strategic expansion over the next decade.

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Airline Airlines 59

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

Since 2014, when Airbus launched the A330neo aircraft family, comprised of the smaller A330-800 and the larger A330-900, the number of operators flying either of the aircraft has steadily increased. While the A330-900 is by far the more popular member of the family compared to the A330-800, the plane maker has steadily added new orders for the A330neo.

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Airline Airlines 94

All Plane

MAY 26, 2025

Why did ultra-low-cost airline Wizz Air invest in a British startup that turns sewage into aviation fuel? Yvonne Moynihan, head of ESG and sustainability at Wizz Air, and James Hygate OBE, founder and CEO of Firefly, have been in the podcast to explain it in all detail. In this episode we talk about Fireflys novel SAF technology, how they plan to scale it up and how it will help Wizz Air reduce its carbon footprint per passenger even further.

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Airline Airlines 52

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

As the second-largest country in the world by land area, the modern commercial aviation industry plays a vital role in keeping Canada connected. From major hubs to remote outposts, Canada's airlines do it all, flying both passengers and goods all over the nation to keep its wheels turning. Away from facilities like Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), the Atlantic region has hubs of its own.

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Airline Airlines 88

Air Facts

MAY 26, 2025

Bahamas Bucket List: Idyllic Island Hopping Air Facts Journal Nearly 10 million people arrived in the Bahamas via cruise ship last year. If conspicuous consumption, crowds, and casinos align with your concept of an authentic Bahamas experience, you can stop reading now and skip to the next story. On the other hand, if quiet, secluded islandswith the same climate, beaches, currency, and language as Nassau, but otherwise the complete oppositeappeal to you, the jewels of the archipelago known as th

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Crosswind Runway Pilot Flight Plan 52

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

In May , four US airports Chicago O'Hare, Grand Rapids, Long Island, and Portland (Maine) welcomed their first Avelo service. In O'Hare's case, Avelo switched from Midway , having served that airport for three years. The switch meant O'Hareamong the world's busiest airportsregained HVN flights for the first time in 29 years.

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Airline Airlines 93