Aerotime

MARCH 16, 2025

In a groundbreaking move set to launch air taxi services in the UK, Joby Aviation has announced a strategic partnership with Virgin Atlantic. The new partnership, which was unveiled on March 15, 2025, marks a significant step toward launching zero-emission, high-speed air taxi services across the country. According to the United States venture-backed aviation company, the new air taxi service will initially connect key Virgin Atlantic hubs, including London Heathrow (LHR) and Manchester Airport

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AV Web

MARCH 16, 2025

The FAA wasted little time following NTSB recommendations to sharply restrict helicopter operations around Reagan National Airport in Washington. In its preliminary report on a crash between an Army Blackhawk helicopter and an American Eagle CRJ last month that killed 67 people, the NTSB urged the FAA to eliminate helicopter traffic that might conflict with airliners at the busy airport.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 16, 2025

For the last segment of my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I flew Deltas Boeing 767-400ER business class (marketed as Delta One), on the six hour flight from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). Delta has a fleet of over 60 767s, and while they operate select premium transcon flights, they also operate some long haul flights to Europe, South America, etc.

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Northstar VFR

MARCH 16, 2025

By Josh Page, CFI Ever heard your flight instructor say, More right rudder? This is one of those phrases youll hear over and over again in your flight training journey. Heres the deal An aircraft doesnt always fly in a perfectly straight line, especially during takeoff and climb. One of the fundamental aerodynamic concepts in aviation isleft-turning tendenciesthe natural forces that cause an airplane to yaw or roll left, particularly in a single-engine, propeller-driven aircraft.

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Aerotime

MARCH 16, 2025

Airbus has entered the race for LOT Polish Airlines’ regional fleet modernization, offering its A220 airliner in both the A220-100 and A220-300 versions. The European aircraft manufacturer has responded to a tender for 84 regional planes organized by Polands national carrier. Benoit de Saint-Exupery, Airbus Vice President, confirmed to PAP Biznes the details of the offer, revealing that the two variants of the A220 are being proposed to replace LOTs existing fleet of regional jets.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 16, 2025

Hundredspossibly thousandsof books have been written about the P-51 Mustang. Most focus on specific airframes, general information about the aircraft, or its military history. However, there is one bookor rather, a series of booksthat covers the history of civilian-owned Mustangs. Anyone who has spent time reading about or flipping through magazines featuring Mustangs has likely encountered the name Dick Phillips or seen his photographs.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

Commercial flights connecting North America to Europe and Asia generally fly over the Arctic region, also referred to as the Great Circle Route. However, planes rarely fly over the Antarctic regions, primarily due to extreme weather conditions. The Extended-Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) regulations also restrict aircraft from flying over the region with limited airports.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

The business jet market consists of various exceptional aircraft, each one oriented to different needs like range, performance, cabin comfort, and operational costs and efficiency. Two standout contenders in the super-midsize and large business jet segments are the Embraer Praetor 600 and the Dassault Falcon 2000. Both aircraft offer impressive capabilities but differ in design philosophy, performance metrics, and technological advancements.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 16, 2025

The Beechcraft Starship remains one of the most distinctive aircraft ever designed. Although it is not a typical warbird or vintage aircraft, its mystique, rarity, and the involvement of legendary designer Burt Rutan make it a compelling subject. A recent visit to Addison Airport by aviation influencer Brian Uretsky provided a rare opportunity to photograph the last four remaining airworthy Starships, highlighting their continued presence in the skies.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

Central Asian airline group Air Astana has successfully navigated its first year as a public company by increasing revenue by 12.4%, operating profit by 14.9%, and passengers to nine million, an 11.2% increase compared to 2023. This sustained growth was driven by adding ten Airbus aircraft, five of which operate at Air Astana and five at the group's low-cost carrier, FlyArystan.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 16, 2025

On March 16, 1947, the Convair CV-240 took to the skies for the first time, marking a significant advancement in commercial aviation. Designed to replace the aging Douglas DC-3, the CV-240 introduced a pressurized cabin and a more modern design, meeting the evolving needs of the airline industry. American Airlines played a crucial role in shaping the aircrafts development, initially seeking an improved alternative to the DC-3.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 16, 2025

Air traffic controllers at JFK are known for sometimes having an attitude. However, in this case, I think theres enough fault to go around JFK ATC & JetBlue pilot get into it over well, nothing This incident happened on Saturday, March 8, 2025, and involves the communication between one of the pilots of JetBlue flight B6815, an A321 headed for San Francisco (SFO), and the tower controller at New York Kennedy Airport (JFK).

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AV Web

MARCH 16, 2025

Red-faced Swiss officials are considering how best to deploy their recently-acquired Bombardier Global 7500 after discovering it literally won’t fit the facilities at the airport in the capital city of Bern. According to luxurylaunches.com , the SwissAir Force took delivery of the new executive transport in December to great fanfare, citing its efficiency and utility.

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Aerotime

MARCH 16, 2025

SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), bringing a new team of astronauts aboard. Their arrival marks the start of a crew swap, allowing two astronauts to finally return to Earth after an extended stay of nine months. In a significant milestone for NASA and its international partners, four astronauts from the SpaceX Crew-10 mission successfully docked with the ISS in the early morning of March 16, 2025.

Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

Virgin Atlantic and electric air taxi company Joby Aviation have signed an agreement that aims to introduce electric air taxis in the United Kingdom. This partnership builds on Joby's existing collaboration with Delta Air Lines, which holds a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic, to launch services in both the US and UK.

AV Web

MARCH 16, 2025

Canada and Portugal are both considering backing out of deals to buy Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters citing geopolitical factors. One of Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first directives was to tell Defence Minister Bill Blair to determine if the F-35 contract, as it stands, is the best investment for Canada, and if there are other options that could better meet Canadas needs, the Defence Department told the National Post in an email statement.

Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

In its early decades, aviation was reserved for the rich and famous, with the dream of flight off-limits for most people. However, as the 20th century progressed, the sector became increasingly democratized, with the advent of the 'Jet Age,' which was an era as much of social change as technological progress, seeing commercial air travel become more accessible as costs per seat were reduced.

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All Plane

MARCH 16, 2025

Electric aviation It was Verticon in Texas, with the rotorcraft industry showing the latest novelties, including magniX new electric motor for helicopters. So, whats the difference between an electric helicopter and an eVTOL, I hear? well, thats a whole thing to be debated Another deal for Electra.aero in India , this one with Hunch Mobility. Prior to this, Electra.aero had already signed a deal in India with JetSetGo.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

Legendary entrepreneur Allen Paulson played a major role in helping shape Gulfstream Aerospace's development into one of the world's most successful manufacturers of business aircraft. Paulson's excellent leadership and entrepreneurial vision have long been seen as factors that helped morph Gulfstream from a small, struggling manufacturer of aircraft into a dominant player in the commercial aviation industry.

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AV Web

MARCH 16, 2025

A familiar sight and sound will return to British air shows this year after the 10-month grounding of the RAF’s Merlin-powered Hurricanes and Spitfires. The iconic Second World War fighters were grounded almost a year ago after the May 25, 2024 crash of a Spitfire flown by Sqn Leader Mark Long, one of the many RAF line pilots who fly the warbirds based at RAF Coningsby.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

Since entering service with Lufthansa more than 57 years ago in February of 1968, the Boeing 737 has become a common sight at airports located all around the world. According to the latest data from the US manufacturer, almost 12,000 737s have been produced across all variants to date, with the type loved in equal measure by low-cost and full-service airlines as well as military and private users.

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Aerotime

MARCH 16, 2025

A Chinese J-15 fighter jet from the Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) crashed during a training exercise in Hainan province. The incident occurred at around 1.30 p.m. on March 15, 2025, near Jialai Town in Lingao County, in the southern part of China. Initial reports and video footage from the scene suggest that the fighter jet was in a slow descent with its landing gear extended at the time of the crash.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

There have been only two major examples of commercial supersonic jets in aviation: the Arospatiale/British Aerospace Concorde and the Tupolev Tu-144. Both aircraft, though popular among travelers, failed to be commercially successful due to their operating costs and enormous environmental impact. Aircraft manufacturers are eager to revive supersonic jet travel, particularly in the private aviation sector.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 16, 2025

PRESS RELEASE The Museum of Flight celebrates Women in Aviation Week with Women Fly , a free aerospace career event for middle and high school girls on March 15. The event offers participants the opportunity to meet dozens of women aviation and space professionals and learn about STEM careers. The events keynote speaker is Sarah Knights, Director of the New Shepard Astronaut Office at Blue Origin.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

The invention of jet engine technology was revolutionary when it was first used in jet fighters in the final years of World War II. According to Slate , ejection seats were also invented during the war, with the Heinkel 280 ejection system in 1940. However, this innovation was on the German side, and with the Allies being slower to employ the technology, many pilots were killed in the testing and development of jet aircraft.

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The Aviationist

MARCH 16, 2025

Freedom Shield 25 is focused on combined operations in a join all-domain environment, demonstrating the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and allowing to refine the plans for Agile Combat Employment. The U.S. Air Force announced on Mar. 14, 2025, the air component of the massive annual Freedom Shield combined arms exercise with the South […] The post U.S.

Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

United Airlines is one of the world's largest carriers in terms of revenue, fleet size, and passengers carried. The mega airline operates a fleet of 1,010 aircraft, of which 785 are narrowbody jets. The airline operates out of eight major hubs in the United States, including Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Denver (DEN), Houston George Bush International (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Washington Dulles (lAD), Newark, NJ (EWR), and the US territory Guam (GUM).

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The Aviationist

MARCH 16, 2025

The Air Force is yet to decide which aircraft type will form the core of its future executive transport fleet, but still hopes to procure the C-40D, a 737 MAX 9, in the interim. Aviation Week reports that the U.S. Air Force has decided that a single platform will be the optimal replacement for its […] The post U.S. Air Force Seeks Single Type to Replace C-32 and C-40 VIP Transports appeared first on The Aviationist.

Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

New York LaGuardia Airport has long acted as the gateway for Southwest Airlines to the New York City metropolitan area. The location of LGA, just eight miles away from Midtown Manhattan and a fifteen-minute taxi ride from Long Island's extensive rail network, allows the airline to compete with the likes of Delta Air Lines and American Airlines in the New York area.

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AV Web

MARCH 16, 2025

Poll: Should Helicopters And Fixed Wing Traffic Be Segregated? Poll: Should Helicopter And Fixed Wing Traffic Be Segregated? No. All traffic should be equal Maybe in some circumstances At major airports At all controlled airports The post Poll: Should Helicopters And Fixed Wing Traffic Be Segregated? appeared first on AVweb.

Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

The use of private jets has significantly increased in recent years. A large number of global aircraft management companies offer various private aviation services, including charters, fractional ownerships, jet cards, and memberships. This article explores the top private jet companies based on their fleet size and annual private jet activity. These companies operate hundreds of aircraft of different sizes and categories.

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AV Web

MARCH 16, 2025

Most respondents don’t think harsh punishment is the way to respond to pilot error. The post Last Week’s Poll Result: Benefit Of The Doubt appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

As the construction of New York John F. Kennedy Airport's New Terminal One moves closer to completion, the commercial team is assembling a significant list of airlines that want to move operations to the new terminal when it opens in 2026. Earlier this month, Air New Zealand joined that list by partnering with The New Terminal One organization.

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Fly With Stan

MARCH 16, 2025

Right place, right time. Flying at 14.000 feet above the sea level, the perfect route and at the height of Pico del Teide when the sun was going down… I was able to catch the last glimmer of sun above Tenerife… Safe flights!

Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

In a media release from Pilatus published in October 2023, the aircraft manufacturer let the world know about a recent suite of more than 1,000 improvements and options made available for their light private jet, the PC-24. Instead of retiring the original PC-24 and releasing a new variant of the aircraft, the manufacturer opted to retain the PC-24 model designation and simply manufacture new examples of the aircraft with the alterations present.

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AV Web

MARCH 16, 2025

The FAA is charged by Congress with issuing certificates to qualified persons. These certificates are federal licenses. One such license is the medical certificate, issued by the FAA’s Office of Aerospace Medicine (“AAM”) under 14 CFR part 67, Medical Standards and Certification. In accordance with section 67.3, a person who meets the medical standards in part 67 is entitled to the applied-for medical certificate.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

When you think of the most significant airport development projects in the US, it's probably the largest airports that come to mind first. Maybe its the $10 billion reconstruction of Terminal 1 at New York JFK , or the $30 billion capital investment program at LAX that includes a train system and a massive overhaul of the terminals. Or perhaps it is the worlds busiest airport in Atlanta which is rebuilding an entire concourse while keeping it operational.