Aerotime

MAY 14, 2025

Australia marked a milestone this week when it received nearly two million litres of unblended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), the largest commercial importation of SAF it had ever received. The fuel was imported by Australian petroleum company Ampol from Malaysia to its facility in Kurnell, New South Wales on May 7, 2025. The SAF is currently being blended with conventional aviation fuel before testing and certification so that it can be distributed into the supply chain of Sydney Kingsford Sm

One Mile at a Time

MAY 14, 2025

Trkiyes Directorate General of Civil Aviation has just implemented some new aviation regulations , and Turkish Airlines is the first to update its announcements to reflect these new policies. I suspect these are empty threats, but its still interesting to see an airline add this to its standardized announcements. Trkiyes new regulations for how to act after landing Trkiye has new regulations regarding passenger behavior between the time the aircraft lands and when passengers disembark.

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Aerotime

MAY 14, 2025

United Airlines flight attendants gatecrashed a company press event to protest over contracts as negotiations between the airline and a trade union continue. The media event, attended by the United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, was being held to unveil the carriers new Polaris business class cabins when flight attendants appeared waving banners and chanting.

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Air Facts

MAY 14, 2025

Throttle Mismanagement: A T-38 Lesson That Stuck Air Facts Journal An Air Force instructor teaches a powerful lesson on throttle finessein a jet that doesnt forgive overcorrections Have you ever been in a car or plane where the person driving or piloting is constantly adjusting the throttle? In the early 90s, I carpooled to the Pentagon with a guy who had only two speeds: pedal-to-the-metal or full coast.

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Aerotime

MAY 14, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking to improve conditions and regulations for the transport of human organs on commercial airliners As part of a program to improve organ donation and transplant, the US government, specifically, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, have recently launched the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 14, 2025

The sight of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Lancaster, PA474, soaring through the skies for the National VE Day 80 commemorations was a testament to the dedication and skill of the team behind its restoration. While the aircrafts return to flight is widely celebrated, the behind-the-scenes efforts by BBMF engineers to ensure its readiness for this significant milestone are less well known.

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Aerotime

MAY 14, 2025

Hydrogen propulsion startup ZeroAvia has set its sights on the air cargo market. On May 13, 2025, ZeroAvia announced that it has signed an agreement with RVL Aviation, a provider of specialized air services based at East Midlands Airport (EMA), in the United Kingdom, to retrofit one of the latters Cessna Caravan 208B aircraft with a ZA600 powertrain.

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World Airline News

MAY 14, 2025

Airbus A321 take off – Courtesy of British Airways Cutting-edge technology introduced as part of British Airways 7bn transformation investment programme has seen the airline boost its operational performance to record levels. The airlines Chairman and CEO, Sean Doyle, told the Future Travel Experience World Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh that AI, forecasting, optimisation and machine learning have transformed the airlines operational performance and become an integral part of getting cust

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 14, 2025

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is already regarded as one of the worlds best airports. The airport will eventually get even better, with the opening of a new mega-terminal, though well have to be patient. While the concept was first revealed in 2013, the groundbreaking has just taken place , 12 years later. It will now be roughly a decade until the first passengers departs from the terminal.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

Charlotte, North Carolina, is introducing app-based drone delivery of food, beverages, medicine, and other items weighing 5 pounds or less within 30 minutes. Food delivery platform DoorDash and partner Wing, the drone delivery arm of Google parent Alphabet, on Wednesday launched the citys first such service, delivering to the doorstep of residents living within 4 miles of The Arboretum Shopping Center.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 14, 2025

Im not sure what to think of this, exactly, though I cant imagine itll be good for labor relations Protesting United flight attendants reportedly in trouble Yesterday, United had a media event in Brooklyn, to celebrate the launch of its new Polaris business class product. Prior to executives at the airline taking the stage, roughly a dozen flight attendants stormed into the event, walked around in front of the stage holding signs, and screamed.

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Aerotime

MAY 14, 2025

AviLease, a global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, has made its first direct order for Boeing aircraft, securing 30 737-8 aircraft. The deal consists of a firm order for 20 737-8 jets and options for an additional 10. This initial order supports the lessors goal to be among the top 10 global aircraft lessors, AviLease announced in a statement on May 13, 2025.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

A group of lawmakers in Congress is putting forward a bill that would undo much of the more than 50-year-old rule banning most supersonic flight over U.S. land. The Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act, introduced Wednesday by Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina and Representative Troy Nehls of Texas, would instruct the FAA to revise a 1973 statute prohibiting nonmilitary air travel that exceeds Mach 1 over land.

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Aerotime

MAY 14, 2025

Boeing has published its latest orders and deliveries data which show that the manufacturer has already exceeded 50% of last years delivery total. On May 13, 2025, Boeing confirmed that in April 2025, 45 customers received new aircraft, bringing the total number for the year to 175. Between January and December 2024, Boeing delivered 348 aircraft to customers in what became one of the companys most challenging years.

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Simple Flying

MAY 14, 2025

The Boeing 737 has a set of two wheels for its nose landing gear and two sets of two wheels for the main landing gear. This is a common layout for single-aisle planes, shared by the Airbus A320 , for example. What isn't shared with the Airbus, however, is how the gear functions. The main landing gear extends and retracts largely the same, but while the A320 has doors to cover the gear wells, the Boeing does not.

Universal Weather

MAY 14, 2025

Business aviation operators arriving in Italy continue to face confusion and inconsistency regarding the country’s aircraft disinsection requirements. While the health regulations are clear in writing, real-world enforcement and interpretation vary widely by airport and local authority. A recent ordinance issued August 6 has formally recognized the self-spray disinsection method as an alternative to residual treatment.

Aerotime

MAY 14, 2025

For more than two decades, EBACE has been the focal point for the European Business Aviation community. It has offered an essential platform to meet, network and do business. But the industry doesnt stand still and neither should the event at its centre. EBACE by the EBAA For the first time, EBACE is now run solely by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA).

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 14, 2025

On this day in aviation history, 71 years agoMay 14, 1954the Boeing Model 367-80 prototype, registration N70700, rolled off the assembly line at Boeings Renton Field plant in Washington State. William Edward Boeing, the companys founder, was present for the milestone moment. Just two months later, on July 15, 1954, the aircraftnicknamed the “Dash 80″would take to the skies for its first flight, launching a revolution in jet-powered air travel.

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Simple Flying

MAY 14, 2025

Rarely do two competitors fight over a hub airport in the United States. For the most part, legacy carriers have so deeply divided up their territory across the United States that there are so few situations in which two airlines will directly compete for the same market. Legacy carriers make their money by cornering the business travel market in certain cities and by controlling huge market shares at the facilities that they call their hubs.

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Aerotime

MAY 14, 2025

As nations around the world commemorate 80 years since Germany officially surrendered all military operations involved in World War II, thoughts understandably turn to those who fought and lost their lives in battle. From the six years of fighting, some extraordinary stories of courage and heroism have come to light, many of which have helped to inspire people to overcome adversity and confront the challenges that life throws at us all.

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Simple Flying

MAY 14, 2025

Southwest Airlines will replace skycaps at San Diego International Airport (SAN) with self-service kiosks and contract out the service. Only ten of the airlines 52 skycap locations were served by Southwest employees, and all will now be contracted out.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 14, 2025

Marriott Bonvoy has just tweaked its upgrade policy a bit. Its good news, though Id expect the practical implications to be limited. Marriott expands suite upgrades at Ritz-Carltons On paper, Marriott Bonvoy has a generous elite upgrade policy , whereby Bonvoy Platinum , Bonvoy Titanium , and Bonvoy Ambassador members , receive suite upgrades subject to availability at most brands.

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

Question: Is there a difference between a Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) and Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)? I hear the terms being used interchangeably. Answer: According to the FAA, the AFM is the legally required document for a particular aircraft, while a Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) is usually a more general, standardized document for that type of aircraft.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 14, 2025

As we all know, Lufthansa is currently investing in its premium experience, with the new Allegris concept. The airline is installing new cabins on long haul aircraft , overhauling the onboard soft product , and renovating dozens of lounges. For that last point, theres an interesting update. First new-style Lufthansa First Lounge opens soon Historically, there have been two Lufthansa First Lounges at Munich Airport (MUC) in Terminal 2 one in the main part of the terminal , and one in the satelli

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

Boeing has agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of deceased whistleblower John Mitch Barnett. The settlement, filed in a federal court on Monday, concludes a nearly two-month wrongful death lawsuit filed by Barnetts family a year after his death in March 2024. The details of the settlement were not provided in court documentation.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 14, 2025

Im not sure what exactly happened here, though this certainly doesnt seem like it was handled very well, as flagged by The Aviation Herald. Turkish Airbus jet has tail strike during go around This incident happened on Sunday, May 11, 2025, and involves Turkish Airlines flight TK1771, which was operating the 926-mile flight from Istanbul (IST) to Prague (PRG).

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Simple Flying

MAY 14, 2025

Ryanair has announced that another passenger was handed a fine over disruptive behavior while flying on its aircraft, with the latest court decision punishing a traveler who forced its flight to divert, disrupting the plans of 191 passengers and six crew members.

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Flyertalk

MAY 14, 2025

The ultra-low-cost-carrier announced several wallet-friendly perks for both elite members and credit card holders, including free checked luggage. Free Luggage Added as Spirit Credit Card Benefit Among the upgrades are the addition of two free checked bags for flyers who hold the Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard later in 2025. Full details will be announced as a later date.

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Simple Flying

MAY 14, 2025

For many avgeeks, and even those less au fait with the ins and outs of the modern commercial aviation sector, Emirates is a name that goes hand in hand with opulent luxury. The Dubai-based UAE flag carrier is revered the world over for its lavishly outfitted premium cabins, with the airline's first class offering representing the peak of its passenger experience.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 14, 2025

The flight deck of every airplane includes a collection of flight instruments that display important information, like airspeed, altitude, heading and turn information. In this video we’ll go over the standard 6 instruments you’ll find in a Cessna 172 and how to interpret their indications.

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Aerotime

MAY 14, 2025

As climate change drives increasingly severe wildfire seasons around the world and blazes grow bigger and more destructive, governments are being prompted to invest in expanding their aerial firefighting capabilities. However, at present the purpose-built aircraft options available on the market to meet this escalating demand are somewhat limited. The workhorse of many firefighting fleets has long been the Canadair CL-215 amphibious aircraft, and its modernized version, the CL-415.

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Simple Flying

MAY 14, 2025

On May 13, 2025, United Airlines made it very clear that it is not expecting to take delivery of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 until either 2027 or 2028, citing continued uncertainty regarding the aircraft's certification process. This jet, the largest of Boeing's 737 MAX family, has yet to receive type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and it does not currently appear that approval is coming anytime soon.

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AV Web

MAY 14, 2025

A confluence of errors and misfortune characterizes the accident report from Transport Canada on a Boeing 737-800 operated by low-cost Canadian operator Flair Airlines. There were no injuries among the 140 on board after the aircraft departed the runway on landing at Waterloo Airport (CYKF) on November 25, 2022. It started with the captain (who was the pilot flying) having accrued significant sleep debt over the week before the flight, which began late on November 24 as an overnight red-eye trip

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Simple Flying

MAY 14, 2025

Two major European airlines Iberia and Jet2 have launched new cadet pilot training programs aimed at tackling the anticipated shortage of commercial pilots. Announced on May 12, both initiatives have opened applications and offer prospective pilots a funded path into the cockpit.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

Here at FLYING , we scour the market to find the latest and greatest equipment at unbeatable prices, ensuring you have everything you need to enhance your time in the air. Among the deals we uncovered this week: $20 off a flight computer from Sporty’s, a huge discount on a “Deluxe Learn to Fly” kit, and three sweet deals on mounts and gear from MyGoFlight.

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Simple Flying

MAY 14, 2025

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is one of the worlds busiest international hubs, handling hundreds of daily departures across a dense network of short-haul and long-haul routes. As the main base of the UK flag carrier, British Airways , and dozens of other global airlines, the airport sees a wide range of aircraft types pass through its terminals. Among them, the vast majority come from the worlds two leading aircraft manufacturers: Airbus and Boeing.

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Flyertalk

MAY 14, 2025

The airline announced the launch of their Elevated Interior with the United Polaris Studio seating , a top-end product launching out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Polaris Studio Features Privacy Doors, Companion Ottoman, and Larger Screen The Elevated Interiors will come installed on Uniteds new deliveries of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

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