Aerotime
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
When Japans Kansai International Airport (KIX) opened in 1994, it was considered an engineering marvel. It is the worlds only truly floating airport and required an investment of more than $20bn to construct. Thirty years later, Kansai has become a hub for many major airlines and freight carriers. In 2025, it will be served by almost 70 different passenger carriers and over 20 cargo airlines.
Fear of Landing
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Leeds Bradford Airport in England, perched on a windy hilltop, is known for its challenging conditions. But even by Leeds standards, the conditions on the 20th of October 2023 were rough, as Storm Babet battered the British Isles with high winds and heavy rain. The thirteen-year-old Boeing 737-8KS registered in the UK as G-TAWD started its day at 4am at Manchester airport with a flight to Corfu.
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Aerotime
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The Turkish commercial aviation industry is living through a booming era. The countrys airlines have seen record growth across the board, with market leader and flag carrier Turkish Airlines consolidating its position as the worlds top global airline, flying to more international destinations than any other carrier. This relentless expansion has been backed by a massive investment in aircraft and equipment: between 2006 and 2025, Turkish Airlines fleet expanded from 100 to 500 aircraft.
Plane and Pilot
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The notion of reissuing CFI certificates every couple of years was seen as a means of assuring contemporaneous activity and/or completion of recurrency training at a weekend seminar. To renew, one could either show a list of successful graduates they had trained, back then 10 or more, or a completion certificate of refresher training. Or, as I did upon several occasions, you could add another rating to your CFI certificate by completing a check ride, which resets the two-year cycle.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
A Cessna Caravan with 10 people on board has gone missing during a flight in Alaska, according to local authorities. In a dispatch message shared on its website, the Alaska Department of Public Safety states that it was contacted by the 11th Air Force Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (AKRCC) about an overdue aircraft on February 6, 2025, at 16:00 local time.
Cranky Flier
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
FAA to Slow DCA Arrival Flow The FAA announced this week it would slow the rate of arrivals into Washington/National (DCA) for the immediate future due to both recovery efforts in the Potomac of American Eagle Flight 5342 and weather in the DC region. It’s possible the temporary change could be made permanent, as the agency kept the slowdown open-ended.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Industrial and technology conglomerate Honeywell is set to break itself apart into three separate listed entities. Under this plan, Honeywells aerospace and automation divisions will each become an independent business. Honeywell will also move ahead with the spinoff of its advanced materials division, which was already slated to take place. In addition, Honeywell has an energy and sustainability solutions business.
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Aerotime
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Boeing predicts that the number of commercial airplanes in India and South Asia will almost quadruple over the next 20 years, following steady growth during the past 10. On February 6, 2025, Boeing shared that this growth will be fueled by greater demand and a rise in the regions air traffic. According to Boeings Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), the fleet is expected to increase more than 7% annually through to 2043. “As our CMO shows, people will have greater access to air travel, and the
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Some frequent travelers commute to work by air weekly. Well, one woman in Malaysia takes that to the next level, and commutes to work by air daily. Commuter flies from Penang to Kuala Lumpur 5x weekly CNA Insider published a cool six-minute video about Racheal Kaur, a woman who commutes to work by air five times per week, flying between Penang (PEN) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The first images of SWISS first A350-900 aircraft, currently being assembled in Toulouse, France, have been released to the public. A Linkedin post shared by members of the airlines communications team shows the aircraft, already with its tail showing the carriers distinctive national flag emblem, taking shape at the Airbus final assembly line (FAL).
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
General aviation aircraft demand has increased in deliveries of all private jets after 2021, and the industry has experienced significant growth in new and pre-owned purchases. This might be one of the primary reasons for the comeback. Still, other factors, such as fuel efficiency, torque, and forceful performance, could also add to the benefits of turbocharged engines.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Newly published orders and deliveries data for January shows that European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has seen a slow start to 2025. According to Airbus , the company delivered 25 aircraft to 17 customers during January 2025, as compared to 30 deliveries to 18 customers in January 2024. Although no details have been officially released on Airbus delivery expectations for 2025, the planemaker did target delivering around 770 aircraft in 2024 an average of 64 planes per month.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
On early Friday morning, on February 7th, a small twin-engined Beechcraft plane crash-landed on a street in So Paulo, Brazil. The plane was a Beechcraft King Air F90 that had taken off from Campo de Marte Airport (RTE), a popular So Paulo-based airport that is frequently used for executive flights. However, shortly after the aircraft took off, the pilot reported several technical failures on the aircraft.
Aviation News
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The Koninklijke Luchtmacht becomes the first customer to opt for the PC-7 MKX. This new training system will provide the Dutch Air Force with an integrated, cost-effective, state-of-the-art solution to meet its needs for basic flying training of its military pilots.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
On Thursday afternoon, we saw a small plane with 10 people onboard go missing in Alaska, near the Bering Sea. Theres now an update the wreckage has been found, and there arent believed to be any survivors. What a terrible situation. Bering Air Cessna Caravan crashes close to Nome, Alaska This accident happened on February 6, 2025, and involves Bering Air flight 8E445, scheduled to operate the intra-Alaska flight from Unalakleet (UNK) to Nome (OME).
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Over 75 airlines will have long-haul passenger flights to/from the US this year. Naturally, they will operate their own aircraft in virtually every case. However, analyzing every planned flight using Cirium Diio data shows that four carriers will temporarily lease equipment from other airlines. It is so rare that just 0.22% of the country's long-haul servicesone in every 455will operate like this.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Theres little in the world I find more interesting than planes with very unusual aircraft configurations. Whether its Azman Airs Airbus A340 with two business class seats (well, its now in Iran for maintenance ), or Georgian Airways Boeing 767 with two first class seats. Well, we can now add yet another airline to the two premium seat club, as flagged by reader Anthony.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Alaska Airlines is the only US airline offering dedicated aircraft for cargo operations serving remote Alaskan communities for over 90 years. With only 11 Boeing 737-700s left in the fleet, the airline prides itself on connecting small communities and providing essential air services within its domicile. In addition to the Boeing 737-700, the airline recently also added the 737-800 to its cargo fleet, offering more payload and range.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
DansDeals reports on how EL AL is adding a new feature to its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which weve never seen before on an airline. Okay, perhaps its not quite as high-tech as the carriers anti-missile defense system, but its a close second. EL AL installing entertainment privacy screens EL AL is in the process of introducing privacy screens to its seat back entertainment throughout its Boeing 787 fleet.
Flyertalk
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The New York-based carrier announced a reciprocal loyalty partnership with TAP Air Portugal. Benefits Include Reciprocal Status, Points Earning on Both Airlines The agreement is an extension of their current partnership. Through the partnership, all TrueBlue members can earn points in the JetBlue program when flying TAP Air Portugal, while TAP Miles&Go flyers can earn their miles on JetBlue flights.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
As of this writing, the Geneseo Airfield is cold, windy, and blanketed in wet snow. Conditions are IFR, but thats irrelevantD52 lacks instrument approaches. From the National Warplane Museums administration building, the whiteout resembles a scene straight out of Hoth. The runways are barely visible, and few souls are in sight. But dont be fooledGeneseo is just getting warmed up.
Flyertalk
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The airline and American Express announced new bonus miles opportunities for new cardholders of the Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card, and the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card. Earn Up to 100,000 Bonus Miles After Hitting Purchase Goals The limited time offers are available now through April 2, 2025.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
PRESS RELEASE On February 15, the Museum will begin the worlds only exclusive crew compartment and cockpit tours of the NASA Space Shuttle Full Fuselage Trainer (FFT). The experiences will be offered on the third Saturday and Sunday of each month, with four additional tours on Presidents Day. The FFT was built and used by NASA to train every shuttle crew member for their missions, and the 1-hour crew compartment tour is an experience only offered at The Museum of Flight.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Republican Senator Ted Cruz, currently the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has claimed that the Black Hawk involved in a fatal crash in Washington DC had its Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) switched off during its final flight, according to media reports. Although it is not uncommon for military aircraft to disable their ADS-B during flights to prevent being tracked, Senator Cruz said this should not have been the case at the time.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Boeing introduced the 747 family in 1970 with Pan American World Airways Pan Am). The ground-breaking design changed how long-haul routes were flown allover the world. Easily recognized by its iconic hump silhouette, the 747 has circled the world countless times since then.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Firas Sallam is an Aviation Safety Expert, consultant, and author with 25+ years of experience. He pioneered the Synergy Management Approach (SMA), integrating safety principles with Agile, Lean Six Sigma, and Sociocracy. A Flight Safety Foundation member and PMP-certified professional, he advances safety cultures through strategic leadership and innovation.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
With decades of aircraft evolution, we can now look back at several features that were once considered important for safe flight operations but gradually faded away as technology advanced.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
During a recent earnings call, Frontiers leaders say they are ready to move forward with the companys latest proposal to purchase Spirit.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Frontier Airlines has managed to snap a four-year full-year net loss streak, ending the year with a net profit of $85 million, with the airlines chief executive praising its revenue and network initiatives that should also hopefully result in double-digit adjusted pre-tax margins during the upcoming summer.
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The Vulcan to the Sky Trust has announced new dates for tours of the iconic Avro Vulcan XH558. This unique experience invites visitors to step beneath the aircrafts massive delta wing, view the thousands of names displayed beneath its surface, and learn about its maintenance from the volunteer engineering team. The tours, held at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, offer a rare opportunity to explore the “Spirit of Great Britain” up close while creating lasting memories.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
At least 19 aircraft have gone missing in the 21st century, excluding the newest potential case, involving a Bering Air Cessna 208 Caravan , which disappeared on February 6.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Etihad Airways has revealed the first-ever Warner Bros. World-branded Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, featuring iconic characters.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
In the 12 months to October 2024, almost 77 million passengers flew between the US and Europe. That is based on examining the latest US Department of Transportation data.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
A Bering Air Cessna Caravan aircraft disappeared from radar on Thursday in western Alaska. The aircraft was carrying 10 people.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
KLM is based in the Netherlands, and so these 5th freedom flights connect cities outside of this country. To invoke 5th freedom rights, airlines must have permission from both foreign countries as well as the home nation, and flights only qualify when they are bookable, thus excluding technical or refueling stops where no new passengers are boarded.
Airline Geeks
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Workers at the Transportation Security Administration are not allowed to participate in early buyouts offered to the federal workforce.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Travelers in the Washington DC area may soon have a fourth option for scheduled commercial flights. Virginia's busiest general aviation gateway, Manassas Regional Airport (MNZ), is undergoing a redevelopment worth up to $125 million to welcome flights from low-cost and point-to-point carriers.
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