Fri.May 23, 2025

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Dawn Aerospace starts accepting orders for Aurora suborbital aircraft 

Aerotime

Dawn Aerospace, a startup developing a commercial suborbital aircraft, announced on May 22, 2025, that it is now accepting orders for its Aurora spaceplane. The unmanned Aurora blends characteristics of a conventional aircraft and a spaceplane. It takes off and lands on regular runways and it can fly several missions per day, but Aurora will also be capable of flying at very high speeds (of up to Mach 3.5 km/h) and of reaching suborbital altitudes beyond the Karman line (the 100 km / 328,000 ft

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Citation II Crashes in San Diego Residential Area During Low-Visibility Approach

Fear of Landing

Yesterday, the 22nd of May 2025, a Cessna S550 Citation II crashed in San Diego, on approach to the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. Some of the media have reported that a “small plane” crashed, so to be clear: this was a business jet about the size of a large lorry, not a single-engine Cessna 172. The Cessna 550 Citation II is a popular mid-sized twin-engine jet, about 48 feet (14.5 metres) long and a wingspan of 52 feet (16 metres), which typically seats two flight crew and six

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Chicago Midway Airport Runways Redesignated After Close Call

Flying Magazine

Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW) will redesignate its runways on June 12. Runway 13C/31C will become Runway 13L/31R, while the existing Runway 13L/31R will be decommissioned. The Chicago Department of Aviation announced the planned airfield changes as part of ongoing safety improvements at the citys second-busiest airport. According to an FAA Safety Team Notice (NOTC4427) issued on Wednesday, the changes are significant enough to warrant a special notification to pilots and aviation personnel.

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Marriott Bonvoy & Emirates Skywards Partnership: How It Works

One Mile at a Time

Marriott Bonvoy and Emirates Skywards have had a relationship for years, known as Your World Rewards. This offers some reciprocal perks, and in this post, I want to take a closer look at whats available through this collaboration, since its something that many members overlook. The concept of an airline and hotel group working together makes sense, since those who fly a lot are also likely to stay in hotels a lot.

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NTSB: San Diego Crash Aircraft Struck Power Lines

Flying Magazine

Authorities investigating the deadly crash of a Cessna Citation S550 in San Diego on Thursday are looking at the possibility that a lack of current weather, specifically an altimeter setting at the destination airport, may have contributed to the accident. There was heavy fog and low visibility in the area at the time of the crash. The pilot was attempting to fly the RNAV GPS approach to Runway 28R at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (KMYF).

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Virgin Atlantic Adds Appeals Process For Flying Club Fraud Accusations

One Mile at a Time

Several weeks ago, I wrote about a Department of Transportation (DOT) complaint that caught my eye, filed by a traveler against Virgin Atlantic. Essentially, the traveler claimed that Virgin Atlantic falsely accused him of Flying Club fraud , as he redeemed miles for family members, only to have his tickets canceled, his account shut down, and no refund offered.

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Beta’s All-Electric CX300 Flew Across U.S.—Now It’s Taking on Europe

Flying Magazine

In February and March, Beta Technologies flew its all-electric CX300 production aircraft on a six-week, 25-state, 8,000 nm barnstorm across the U.S. Now, the manufacturer is kicking off a European Grand Tour. Beta will fly the production-intent CX300 across the continent before delivery to its customer Bristow Group in Norway, which in 2022 placed a firm order for the firms electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) variant.

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Chilling ATC Audio From Business Jet Crash: “I Think We’ll Be Alright”

One Mile at a Time

Early yesterday morning, a private jet tragically crashed in San Diego. While there are lots more questions than answers as of now, the air traffic control audio from this is quite something Cessna Citation II crashed on approach to San Diego Shortly before 4AM on Thursday, May 22, 2025, a 40-year-old Cessna Citation II with the registration code N666DS crashed (thats quite the registration code).

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Vueling backs MicroTau’s shark skin inspired tech to help shave emissions by 4%

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Vueling has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with an Australian aerospace tech firm to help shave its carbon emissions by using shark skin technology to reduce drag. Vueling and MicroTau announced on May 23, 2025, that the IAG-owned airline would become the first European airline to test the tech firms shark skin product on its aircraft. Under the partnership agreement, Vueling will help MicroTau to certify its Riblet Modification Package product so that it can eventually be used on its narrow-bo

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ZeroAvia to build hydrogen engine facility at Glasgow Airport

Aviation Bussiness News

Hydrogen-electric engine start-up ZeroAvia has announced that it plans to build a major manufacturing facility for production of its hydrogen-electric powertrains at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland, close to Glasgow Airport in Renfrewshire. The company says it has received around 3,000 engine and component pre-orders, amounting to around $10bn in future orders, and that this new testing and production facility will enable it to meet demand, along with the creation of R

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DOJ Wants To Drop Boeing’s Criminal Charges

AV Web

As expected, the Department of Justice has decided not to proceed with criminal charges of fraud against Boeing over the certification process for the 737 MAX. On Friday the DOJ confirmed earlier reports that it will recommend to the judge in the case that the court allow a non-prosecution agreement. The DOJ told the families of its intentions a week ago and gave families of the 346 victims of two crashes related to the case to give their comments on the proceedings.

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Panama-Venezuela flights to resume after year-long post-election tensions

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Commercial flights between the nations of Panama and Venezuela are set to restart almost a year after their airlines halted them due to political tensions, the Civil Aviation Authority of Panama has confirmed. On July 31, 2024, Venezuela decided to temporarily suspend all commercial flights to and from Panama due to the ongoing civil unrest that followed the Venezuelan presidential election on July 28, 2024.

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Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2025 edition

iPad Pilot News

Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots2025 edition iPad Pilot News The best reading is in some Advisory Circulars from the FAA. Each year we publish a plain-language review of the FARs and Advisory Circulars pertaining to the use of iPads and electronic flight bags in the cockpit. This is great information for pilots looking to make the transition from paper charts to an iPad, but should also be reviewed by experienced iPad pilots as well.

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San Diego plane crash: what happened and who were the victims

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation after a Cessna S550 Citation S/II crashed into a residential community in San Diego, US. According to NTSB investigators at the crash site, the Cessna, registered N666DS, appeared to strike two power lines as it was approaching Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) on May 22, 2025.

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New Report Finds Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 Landed Without Extended Nose Gear

Simple Flying

A final report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) concluded that a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 landed without its nose landing gear extended. The incident took place on June 28, 2023.

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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by OAK Airport: FAA Takes Action in Newark, Delta Takes Action in Court

Cranky Flier

FAA Comes to its Senses in Newark Our crusade against Newark finally has a powerful ally — the federal government. The FAA released an interim order dramatically reducing the amount of aircraft movements at the airport for the foreseeable future. The order went into effect immediately, and it restricts operations to 56 per hour while construction on runway 4L/22R is ongoing.

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Justice Department Reaches Non-Prosecution Deal With Boeing Over 737 Max Crashes

Flying Magazine

The Justice Department told a federal court on Friday that it has reached a deal with Boeing that would allow the aircraft manufacturer to avoid prosecution in connection with the crash of two 737 Max jets in 2018 and 2019 that killed a combined 346 people. According to a filing submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, the Justice Department and Boeing have reached an agreement in principle and are proceeding expeditiously to memorialize it in writing.

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UK secures Diego Garcia base with Mauritius in 99-year strategic defense deal

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On May 22, 2025, the United Kingdom and Mauritius finalized a landmark agreement transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, while ensuring the continued operation of the strategically vital UK-US military base on Diego Garcia for at least the next 99 years. Under the terms of the treaty, Mauritius gains sovereignty over the entire Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia.

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My Emirates Credit Card Application Approval Experience

One Mile at a Time

I just submitted my latest credit card application, and want to report back on my experience (its good news!). Why I picked up Emirates premium credit card Im a big fan of Emirates first class , and Emirates Skywards recently implemented a new policy when it comes to redeeming the programs miles for first class travel. Specifically, you now need Skywards elite status in order to be eligible to redeem for first class.

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Japan’s Skymark Airlines places order for six Boeing 737-8s to modernize fleet 

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Japan’s Skymark Airlines has placed an order for six Boeing 737-8 aircraft as part of its strategy to modernize its fleet for future growth. The order was approved by the airlines Board of Directors on May 22, 2025, and later announced in a filing by the airline on the same day. According to Skymark, the order represents the companys long-term strategy to renew the fleet for the future growth of the company in the Air Transportation business.

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Tillamook Air Museum Acquires Rare Coast Guard Jet

Flying Magazine

It takes an aircraft to deliver an aircraft, at least in the case of the U.S. Coast Guard HU-25 Guardian, a fixed-wing jet that will soon be delivered to the Tillamook Air Museum in Oregon. The HU-25 Guardiana militarized Falconis the first Coast Guard aircraft to join the museums collection. The aircraft entered service with the branch on February 28, 1982.

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‘Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds’ Balances Hype and Danger in Journalistic Contrast

The Aviationist

New Netflix Doc on Thunderbirds Waves the Flag, and Lowers it to Half Staff for Fallen Team Members. The new docu-drama and hype film Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds from director Matt Wilcox dropped to Netflix subscribers on May 23, 2025. And while it is a somewhat refreshing look at the normally scripted, spit n polish […] The post ‘Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds’ Balances Hype and Danger in Journalistic Contrast appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Back to Its Roots: B-29 Doc Returns to Original Paint Scheme

Vintage Aviation News

This spring, the B-29 Superfortress known as Doc , one of only two airworthy B-29s in the world, has been seen sporting a new look alongside the familiar image of the Dwarf from which it gets its name. While it may represent a change for warbird enthusiasts, the new paint scheme actually harkens back to the point when the aircraft first received the name Doc , long before it was recovered from the missile range at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, and well before its first post-restoration f

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American’s Chief Customer Officer Shares Vision: I’m Excited & Sad

One Mile at a Time

As anyone who has been following the industry knows, American has been lagging Delta and United when it comes to both customer experience and profitability. Essentially, executives at the airline lacked a vision for far too long. Or perhaps more accurately, they had the wrong vision they believed that the key to profitability was to just deliver a reliable and robust schedule (not that they were ever particularly good at that).

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Criminal Prosecution: US Senators Push Justice Department To Keep Boeing Accountable

Simple Flying

Two US Senators have urged the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to prosecute Boeing in a criminal fraud case regarding the 2018 and 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crashes and reject the tentative agreement that will allow the company to avoid pleading guilty.

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FAA Issues Call to Action: Know Before You Go

Flight Training Central

In response to a troubling rise in surface safety incidents, the FAA Safety Team recently issued a call to action for all general and business aviation pilots, emphasizing the importance of familiarization with your destination airport. The goal: zero serious close calls on the ground and in the air. The FAA Safety Team recently issued a call to action for all general aviation pilots, emphasizing the importance of familiarization with your destination airport.

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Air Bosses: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Airshows’ Vital Contributors

Flying Magazine

From an audience perspective, most people probably dont give a second thought to the work that goes on behind the scenes before and during a major stage performance. Unless youve happened to be in the audience of a play when a set failed in some way, and everything behind the scenes was suddenly laid bare. Such anomalies aside, without the planning, coordination, and orchestration from the unseen support behind the scenes, there are no scenes.

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Washington Dulles Welcomes 10 New Routes In Just 48 Hours

Simple Flying

Mid to late May is a particularly important period for route launches, with the peak summer season not far away. On May 22/23, Washington Dulles welcomed 10 routes by three airlines : Allegiant, Frontier, and United. They include three long-haul routes to Europe among 27 US to Europe links starting in May and Africa.

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FedEx and Neste partner on record SAF deal at LAX

Aviation Bussiness News

FedEx has signed an agreement with Neste to purchase over three million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The deal, which began deliveries in May 2025 and will continue for a year, marks the largest SAF purchase by a US cargo airline at LAX to date. The fuel blend will include at least 30% Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel and is expected to cover about 20% of FedExs annual jet fuel use at the airport.

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Student Pilot Gear Checklist

Plane and Pilot

Embarking on your flight training journey is a major milestone for many. It was the mark of dreams coming true for me as I started several years back. It nevertheless comes with some fairly steep learning curves as you get acquainted with the new lingo, fast-paced lessons, and pressures of the cockpit. As you are getting oriented in the aviation world, student pilots need every advantage they can get.

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JetBlue's European Network Just Got Bigger With These 2 Destinations

Simple Flying

JetBlue has celebrated the fact that its European network from Boston just grew by two additional destinations, with the airline launching flights from the East Coast of the United States to Edinburgh, Scotland, and Madrid, Spain.

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The Super Starfighter: Story of the Lockheed CL-1200 Lancer

The Aviationist

Conceived as a high-performance fighter for the export market, the Lockheed CL-1200 was a company-funded attempt to build an improved and cost-effective version of the Starfighter. From the Skunk Works A product of the famous Lockheed Skunk Works headed by Clarence Kelly Johnson, the CL-1200 was designed in the late 1960s. The idea was to […] The post The Super Starfighter: Story of the Lockheed CL-1200 Lancer appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Why Did Boeing Redesign The 737 Rather Than A Clean Sheet Design?

Simple Flying

When an airliner ends up in the news, it's usually for the right reasons. The Airbus A380 is famous for its sheer size, while people know the Boeing 787 for its innovative passenger amenities, and the Concorde for its speed. Most other airliners are largely unknown to the flying public. But the Boeing 737 MAX made headlines for a different, far more somber reason.

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AOPA’s Air Safety Institute Releases Early Analysis on Cessna Citation Crash in San Diego

AOPA

FREDERICK, Md.The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) released a new video from its Early Analysis series providing an initial examination of a recent aviation accident in San Diego.

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10 Noteworthy Facts About Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport's Long History

Simple Flying

Sydney's sole major international airport has been open for over 100 years and has gained a great deal of history during its operating period. It now handles over 40 million passengers and almost 300,000 aircraft movements a year.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod

Vintage Aviation News

On this day in aviation history, May 23, 196758 years agothe Hawker Siddeley Nimrod took to the skies for the first time. Developed by the British as a long-range maritime patrol aircraft, the Nimrod was based on the de Havilland Comet, the worlds first operational jet airliner. Despite the Comets early flaws, its design provided a solid foundation for what would become a highly capable Cold War asset.

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Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Unveils T-X Jet Trainer Concept at DSEI

The Aviationist

Japan has been looking to replace its older T-4 jet trainer, as Tokyo requires more modern aircraft to prepare pilots for the advanced F-35s and the upcoming GCAP. New images recently emerged from the ongoing DSEI exhibition in Chiba, Japan, showing a scale model of a concept twin-engine advanced jet trainer being presented by Japans […] The post Japans Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Unveils T-X Jet Trainer Concept at DSEI appeared first on The Aviationist.

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