Fear of Landing
MARCH 21, 2025
On the 11th of March, the NTSB released an aviation investigation preliminary report on the mid-air collision between PSA Airlines flight 5342 and a Sikorsky UH60L US Army helicopter. At the same time, they released an an urgent recommendation report calling for the FAA to close the helicopter route that the military helicopter was following whenever runway 33 is in use.
iPad Pilot News
MARCH 21, 2025
Flying with Starlink satellite internet: tips for pilots iPad Pilot News In-flight satellite connectivity is more accessible now than ever for pilots flying piston airplanes and light jets. We’ve covered the developments extensively over the past year, starting with the latest iPhones supporting free satellite text messaging. In recent news, T-Mobile added text message capability via satellite using the direct-to-cell capabilities of Starlink, and Verizon added a similar service for those
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Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
Seven international flights from Indonesias resort island Bali have been cancelled due to a volcanic eruption in the eastern region of the country, which released dark ash up to eight kilometers into the sky. According to Indonesias Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation , shallow volcanic earthquakes started occurring on March 20, 2025, originating from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a volcano located in the southeastern part of Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province.
AV Web
MARCH 21, 2025
A Southwest crew got their aircraft up to 70 knots on a taxiway in Orlando before a controller noticed and ordered them to stop on Thursday. 3278 stop, 3278 stop. Stop Southwest 3278, stop! CNN quoted the controller as saying. Cancel takeoff clearance. Youre on H taxiway Southwest 3278. The crew complied and reported they had stopped a few seconds later.
Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
The UKs Farnborough Airport has announced that it has signed a deal with Hydrogen Refinery to supply 12.5 million liters (10,000 tons) annually of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) made locally from waste materials. In a statement on March 20, 2024, the airport said it is already one of the largest single-site suppliers of SAF to the business aviation community, having sold over two million liters (1.600 tons) of 38% blended SAF since 2021.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
Well heres something you dont see every day. One of the worlds biggest airports will be closed for all of Friday, which will have impacts on aviation globally. Heathrow Airport closed all day Friday, March 21 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is closed for the entire day on Friday, March 21, 2025, and isnt accepting any arrivals or departures. This is a result of a huge fire breaking out at a nearby electrical substation, which wiped out power to the airport.
Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar officially opened brand new Concourses D and E, increasing its capacity to over 65 million passengers annually. The unveiling of the concourses completes the airports seven-year expansion and development project. One of the expansions milestones took place in 2022, when the airport unveiled The ORCHARD, a 6,000 square meter indoor tropical garden.
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Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has announced the purchase of 30 new Boeing 737 aircraft directly from the US planemaker as part of its fleet modernization strategy. The order consists of 18 Boeing 737-8 and 12 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, which will be equipped with CFM International LEAP-1B engines. Additionally, MAG has options to purchase 30 more 737 aircraft, according to a company statement published on March 21, 2025.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
Currently, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is one of the best in the world when it comes to Priority Pass lounges. The airport has one of the largest selections of Priority Pass lounges youll find at any airport, and theyre all relatively high quality. Well, unfortunately this will be changing shortly, for a pretty questionable reason, as flagged by Mainly Miles.
Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
AeroTime is excited to welcome Max Stratmann as a guest columnist. Max is CRO of Scanbot SDK , which builds barcode and document scanning software for mobile apps and websites. More than 300 enterprises use the Scanbot SDK in their apps, including global aviation brands like LATAM and Volaris. The views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of AeroTime.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
A long haul Air France flight diverted after a passenger misplaced their cell phone. You read that right. Air France flight returns to Paris over misplaced cell phone This incident happened today (March 21, 2025), and involves Air France flight AF750, scheduled to fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Pointe-a-Pitre (PTP), with a total of 375 passengers onboard.
Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
Jetstar Asia has officially launched its inaugural flight from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Komodo International Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Flight 3K26, which took off at 16:43 local time on March 20, 2025, marks the first commercial airline service between the two destinations. The A320 arrived in Labuan Bajo at 19:52 local time.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
United Airlines is being sued by two passengers over an incident that occurred on a flight several weeks back, as reported by Live and Lets Fly. Im not sure what to make of this, because the claims are pretty wild. United accused of anti-Semitism in constipation debacle This incident happened on January 28, 2025, on United flight UA1601, the 829-mile journey from Tulum (TQO) to Houston (IAH).
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
In the world of commercial aviation, aircraft leasing companies (or lessors as they are more commonly known) are broadly seen as the industry's sleeping giants. While most of the attention of the markets is paid to legacy airlines like American Airlines or Delta Air Lines and some is also paid to aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus, aircraft lessors are quietly some of the most important companies in the industry.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
London is one of the most premium hotel markets in the world, though its a city that has surprisingly few luxury points hotel options. Thats slowly changing, though were having to be really patient, given constant construction delays. In this post, I want to take an updated look at the most anticipated new Marriott property in London, which is now running a few years behind schedule.
Aviation News
MARCH 21, 2025
UK transport and energy minister, called the consequences of the fire that broke out at a power station near London Heathrow Airport on the night of Thursday to Friday unprecedented. The airport will remain closed on Friday and the aftermath is expected to cause disruption for days to come.
Inspire
MARCH 21, 2025
Lt. Col. Olga Custodio, a retired T-38 instructor pilot and the first Latina U.S. Air Force pilot, is the next speaker in the EAA Aviation Museum Speaker Series. Olga will share her experience of breaking through barriers to get into the cockpit and instructing her fellow airmen in her presentation at the EAA Aviation Museum […] The post T-38 Instructor Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series first appeared on Hangar Flying.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
Malaysia Airlines really is going all-in on the Boeing 737 MAX, and theres an interesting twist here, in terms of the aircraft variants and passenger experience. Malaysia Airlines orders up to 60 more Boeing 737 MAXs Historically, Malaysia Airlines narrow body fleet has consisted of Boeing 737-800s, and the airline currently flies 42 of those. On top of that, the Kuala Lumpur-based oneworld carrier has had 25 Boeing 737 MAX 8s on order, in order to refresh its narrow body fleet.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 21, 2025
On this day in aviation history, March 21, 1951, a true aviation miracle took place. Two United States Navy F9F Panther fighter jets, from Fighter Squadron VF-191 “Satans Kittens,” were on a ground attack mission over Korea. Piloted by Ensign Floryan Frank Sobieski and Lieutenant Junior Grade Pat Murphy, these F9Fs were about to face an unexpected challenge that would change the course of their mission.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
Air Canada is expanding its innovative Air Canada Cafe concept to a third airport Basics of the new Air Canada Cafe Montreal Airport On Saturday, March 22, 2025, were seeing the opening of an Air Canada Cafe at Montreal Trudeau Airport (YUL). The space will be located in the domestic departures area, near gate A2 (point of clarification: actual domestic, not 51st state domestic).
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is undeniably one of the most advanced combat aircraft to ever enter the skies, and its presence alone can drastically raise the level of military might that an organization can bring to the battlefield. As of 2025, more than 20 countries operate the aircraft or have outstanding orders for the model. Furthermore, the aircraft has been one of the most important financial investments made by American defense giant Lockheed Martin , and the continued success of
AV Web
MARCH 21, 2025
Boeing will build what is widely believed to be the Air Force’s last crewed fighter air craft. President Donald Trump told reporters in an Oval Office briefing that the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) is designated the F-47. The aircraft is a sixth generation design incorporating stealth aerodynamics with advanced threat detection and precision weapons systems.
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
In the world of private aviation, the aircraft manufactured by Gulfstream, Bombardier, or Dassault are often seen as the industry's ultimate prize. Owning a Gulfstream G650 or a Bombardier Global 7500, ultra-long-haul private jets capable of flying from pretty much anywhere on Earth to pretty much anywhere else (with extremely limited exceptions), may seem like the ultimate status symbol.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 21, 2025
Yesterday, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) announced that the Military Aviation Museum’s Douglas AD-4 Skyraider, based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, will participate in EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this July as part of the 75th-anniversary commemoration of the start of the Korean War. Photp by Ricardo von Puttkammer via Military Aviation Museum As previously reported on Vintage Aviation News , the Military Aviation Museum had initially planned to bring its Messerschmitt Me 262 reprodu
Aviation Bussiness News
MARCH 21, 2025
Ryanair has added ‘up to eight rescue flights’ between Dublin and London Stansted to move passengers affected by the closure of Heathrow airport today (March 21). There are four extra flights planned this afternoon and a further four on Saturday morning.These flights can be booked on Ryanair.com now. READ: Heathrow fire causes chaos for airlines The blaze at a single, unguarded substation outside of the airports perimeter has closed the UKs primary aviation hub until at least midnigh
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 21, 2025
The restoration of Boeing N2S-2 Stearman Bu.No 03531 by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia continues to progress steadily at its hangar in Peachtree City, Georgia. Since late 2019, the dedicated team of volunteers has been working on the project, and significant advancements have been made since the last major update in late 2021. Photo by Tom Walsh Over the past year, the team has fully assembled the fuselage structure, meticulously inspecting each part before bead blasting, prim
Aviation Bussiness News
MARCH 21, 2025
FedEx has entered into a contract with ATR toacquire 10 ATR 72-600F. This order adds to a previous commitment of 30 aircraft, and deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029. FedExs decision to order additional ATR 72-600F underscores their trust in our aircrafts performance and versatility. Our freighter variant is an essential component of the ATR family, offering significant advantages over traditional passenger-to-freighter conversions, including enhanced reliability and availability, and
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
Qatar Executive is the private jet provider of one of the world's largest airlines, Qatar Airways. The company was first formed in June 2009, at the annual Paris Air Show in Paris, France. The company was originally formed to provide executive transport to many of the wealthy executives and celebrities that are based in the Middle East. Currently, Qatar Executive is based in Doha, Qatar , and mostly operates from Doha International Airport (DIA).
Plane and Pilot
MARCH 21, 2025
Perfection doesnt come cheap, and perfection in the form of vintage aircraft tends to involve six and seven-figure price tags. But it has perhaps never been more attainable than todays bargain, a meticulously-restored 1947 Piper J3 Cub, available for $70,000 on Aircraft for Sale. First flown in 1938 and derived from the 1930 Taylor Cub, Pipers J-3 Cub is perhaps the purest form of flight.
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
For the most part, Delta Sky Clubs are known for being luxurious escapes from the hustle and bustle of an airport terminal, as they can offer one a relaxing break before their flight. While waiting for your flight, it is highly unlikely that you think waiting in a busy area with lots of noise and distractions would be as nice as sitting in a comfortable lounge, especially one that offers endless free food , drinks, and a laid-back ambiance.
Aviation Bussiness News
MARCH 21, 2025
A fire at an electrical substation that has closed Heathrow airport today (March 21) is having an effect on airlines worldwide. The blaze at a single, unguarded substation outside of the airport’s perimeter has closed the UK’s primary aviation hub until at least midnight while the problem is resolved. READ: Frontier plane is on fire after landing at Las Vegas The Flightradar24 website shows aircraft movement all over Europe, apart from in West London, where Heathrow airport is based.
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
Today, United States President Donald Trump announced from the White House's Oval Office that Boeing has won the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) contract for the United States Air Force (USAF). Additionally, President Trump kindly shared that the USAF decided after a "very tough competition" that the designated F-47 has "produced numbers nobody's seen before" in "almost five years" of a highly classified prototype and test program.
Aviation Bussiness News
MARCH 21, 2025
The European Commission’s Head of Aviation Policy received a lukewarm reception from some of the delegates at the European Regions Association conference this week. During his keynote presentation Eddy Ligeois explained the detail of the Commission’s Refuel.EU initiative, which involves a complex process of book and claim with a ‘strong emphasis on SAF at both the level of aircraft manufacturing and operations’, However, the audience seemed unimpressed with the presentati
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
American Airlines is one of the world's largest carriers by fleet size, with data made available by ch-aviation showing that it has 1,002 planes at its disposal. These come in all different shapes and sizes, with the carrier's mainline fleet consisting of narrowbodies and widebodies from both sides of the industry-dominating Airbus-Boeing manufacturing duopoly.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 21, 2025
Welcome to my next trip report series, covering a recent trip we took to France, primarily motived by checking out a hotel that has long been on our radar. In this series, you can expect flight reviews of Air Frances 777-300ER La Premiere first class, Air Frances A220-300 business class, Austrians 787-9 business class, and Uniteds 737 MAX 8 first class.
Simple Flying
MARCH 21, 2025
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has recently been in the news for all the wrong reasons due to the fatal accident of American Eagle flight 5342. While the NTSB continues to investigate the causes of the crash , the airport itself has returned to normal, if 'normal' is indeed the right word to describe such busy operations in such a small airport space.
Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
The worldwide express delivery firm FedEx has placed an order for 10 ATR 72-600F regional aircraft adding to a previous agreement signed between the two companies in 2017. ATR confirmed on March 21, 2025, that the 10 ordered aircraft were part of its 2024 undisclosed orders that it released last month and expects delivery of the ATR 72-600Fs to begin in 2027 through to 2029.
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