Aerotime

APRIL 24, 2025

Generally speaking, any commercial flight these days that exceeds ten hours (or so) is considered long, or at least certainly long-haul. Some of the longest airline flights operating today exceed even that length, with some lasting anything up to 17 or 18 hours flying time. Yet, as long as these flights may be, they are not even in contention for the accolade of the worlds longest-ever commercial passenger air service in terms of duration.

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Payload Runway Airline Airlines 279

Cranky Flier

APRIL 24, 2025

You know that I love watching the drama between United and American in Chicago, but get ready for a new favorite battle: San Diego. Both Alaska and Southwest appear ready to fight as the new terminal prepares to open. Alaska fired its most recent shot by adding three new routes and increasing frequencies on others. San Diego is a good market. And, importantly, it’s a constrained one.

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Runway Airline Airlines 147

Aerotime

APRIL 24, 2025

United Airlines announced on April 24, 2025, that it has become an investor in JetZero, a US startup developing a revolutionary blended wing body (BWB) airliner. The deal, the total amount of which has not been disclosed, also includes a conditional purchase agreement for United Airlines to potentially acquire up to 200 aircraft (100 conditional orders plus 100 options).

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Airline Airlines Aviation Technology 298

AV Web

APRIL 24, 2025

Air show legend Rob Holland was killed today when his MXS aerobatic airplane went down at Langley Air Force Base. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I am sharing that Rob Holland lost his life today, 24 April 2025, in an accident at Langley AFB, VA. The cause of the crash is not known at this time, and is under investigation by the FAA, NTSB, and DOD,” a notice on Rob Holland Aerosports’ Facebook page said at about 5 p.m.

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Aerotime

APRIL 24, 2025

Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian airlines as the crisis between the neighboring countries deepens following the killing of 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, 2025. On April 24, 2025, Pakistan announced that its airspace would immediately close to Indian owned or Indian operated airlines leaving carriers such as Air India and IndiGo seeking alternative routes.

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Airline Airlines 269

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 24, 2025

Some westbound operations for Indian carriers are about to get more complicated Pakistan bans Indian aircraft from its airspace Pakistans government has today decided to close Pakistani airspace to all Indian owned or Indian operated airlines. A NOTAM has been issued by Pakistans Civil Aviation Authority, and the restrictions apply as of 6PM IST today (Thursday, April 24, 2025).

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NOTAMs Airline Airlines 113

Aerotime

APRIL 24, 2025

Thai Airways (THAI) has made light work of fleet expansion plans in recent days after the carrier secured 14 Airbus A321neo aircraft in two separate agreements with two different lessors. On April 23, 2025, the Singapore lessor BOC Aviation confirmed that an agreement had been signed with Thai Airways to deliver five Airbus A321neos from its current orderbook.

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Jet Airline Airlines 305

Aerotime

APRIL 24, 2025

Vietnam Airlines has secured the backing of Vietcombank with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to purchase 50 narrowbody aircraft. Vietnam Airlines and influential Vietnamese bank appeared together on April 23, 2025, to finalize arrangements for prepayments and long-term loans from 2026 to 2032, according to Dak Nong. The agreement is part of Vietnam Airlines fleet building strategy over the next decade with the aim of significantly bolstering its operational capabilities for 20

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Airline Airlines 275

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 24, 2025

American just reported its Q1 2025 financial results , where we saw the airline lose $473 million, while both Delta and United reported significant profits for the same period. Americans flight attendant union is mad, which I dont blame them for, but I do find the messaging to be a bit ironic. American flight attendants want management accountability The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), which represents Americans 28,000 flight attendants, has just sent out a memo about the c

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Airplanes Airline Airlines Pilot 117

Aerotime

APRIL 24, 2025

Philippine Airlines announced the appointment of its new President, Richard Nuttall, who will officially begin his role on May 29, 2025. British national Nuttall has worked in various airline executive roles across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, where he led a successful turnaround that saw the carrier return to operational profitability and significantly contribute to the growth of Sri Lankas tourism sector.

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Airline Airlines 282

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 24, 2025

Inside every museum, every artifact has a story. At the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum in Lower Township, New Jersey, one Grumman F6F Hellcat has quite the story to tell. From crashing into the Pacific Ocean during WWII and spending 26 years on the bottom of the Pacific, to having a cameo in a 1980s romantic comedy and being displayed in three museums, this is the story of Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat, Bureau Number 66237.

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Aerotime

APRIL 24, 2025

Advanced air mobility developer Archer Aviation has received approval to convert the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal helipad into a hybrid heliport for helicopters and eVTOL aircraft. On April 23, 2025, Archer announced in a statement that the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Agency (GCAA) has approved the project design. The company said it is collaborating with Falcon Aviation and with the GCAA to develop the helipad.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 24, 2025

On this date in aviation historyApril 24, 1933we mark the 92nd anniversary of the first flight of the Grumman JF Duck. Designed as an amphibious utility aircraft, the JF Duck was ordered by the United States Navy to serve a variety of support roles. Shortly after production began, the design was refined and re-designated as the J2F Duck, although the beloved nickname Duck remained unchanged.

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Aileron 108

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 24, 2025

Its airline earnings season, for Q1 2025 results. As usual, Delta was first to report its results , followed by United. American has now become the latest airline to report its results , and theyre more or less as expected. American reports $473 million first quarter loss For Q1 2025, American has reported a net loss of $473 million, on revenue of $12.6 billion.

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Airline Airlines 117

AV Web

APRIL 24, 2025

In a welcomed move from the aviation community, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will not implement a controversial plan to deny medical certifications for incomplete applications. The news came during a listening session on Wednesday, where the agency said it would instead review feedback from stakeholders aimed at improving the pilot medical certification process.

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Pilot 101

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 24, 2025

All too often, airline employees have to deal with passengers who may have had a little too much to drink. The goal, of course, is to not allow anyone visibly drunk to even board an aircraft. However, if they do manage to board, you ideally want to remove them before takeoff, because an uncooperative passenger becomes much more complicated once a flight takes off.

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Federal Aviation Regulations Airline Airlines Approach 104

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 24, 2025

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flights (BBMF) pre-season work-up flying is now well underway at RAF Coningsby, as detailed in the RAF Memorial Flight Official Clubs March newsletter. In a special message to Club members on 19th March, Squadron Leader Mark Suggs Sugden, Officer Commanding BBMF, explained that the pause in flying for the BBMFs Merlin-engine fighters had officially been lifted.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 24, 2025

A tourists behavior at a Bangkok hotel is making the rounds in Thailand, as flagged by View from the Wing. I have to commend the hotel staff for how calmly they handled this situation, though Im shocked that there were seemingly no repercussions Meltdown in lobby of Holiday Inn Bangkok This incident happened on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 24, 2025

The Airbus Corporate Jets ACJ380, a private jet variant of the Airbus A380 commercial jetliner, is the world's largest and most expensive private jet. When Airbus rolled out the design in the early 2000s, it offered the private version of the type, assuming demand from members of royal families globally. The aircraft, capable of seating a maximum of 853 passengers, was priced at approximately $450 million.

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Jet 99

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 24, 2025

Bilt Rewards is the loyalty program of the no annual fee Bilt Mastercard ( review ), which is quite lucrative. This is a proper transferable points currency, allowing 1:1 transfers to a variety of partners. Bilt Rewards has just announced its newest transfer partner, which is an interesting one. I want to take a look at the details in this post Transfer Bilt Rewards points to Southwest Rapid Rewards As of April 24, 2025, Southwest Rapid Rewards has been added as a 1:1 transfer partner of Bilt Re

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Airline Airlines 93

Simple Flying

APRIL 24, 2025

Virgin Atlantics routes are from three UK airports: London Heathrow, Manchester, and Edinburgh. In 2025, new destinations include Riyadh and Toronto , which gained their inaugural Virgin flight in March. While Cancun was previously served from Gatwick, itll get its first Heathrow service in October. Tel Aviv flights are due to resume the same month.

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AV Web

APRIL 24, 2025

A recent survey conducted in the City of Naples and its surrounding Collier County showed overwhelming public support for the Naples Airport and strong opposition to its potential relocation. Commissioned by the Naples Airport Authority and conducted by independent research firm American Pulse, the survey explored public sentiment on a range of issuesincluding the airports impact on quality of life, the local economy, potential relocation, and public services.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 24, 2025

Some 46 US airports (including territories) will have widebody flights in May. Cirium Diio data shows 998 daily takeoffs (double for both ways), 53 more than last year, with 90% being international. As the country's leading international gateway , New York JFK has the most.

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Airlines Airline 111

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 24, 2025

The Citi ThankYou program has just announced a devaluation to the transfer ratio for one of its partners. Its probably not a huge deal for most, but I dont love the precedent this sets. Citi to Emirates transfers devalued to 1,000:800 ratio The Citi ThankYou program has nearly 20 airline and hotel transfer partners , and currently, transfers to all airline partners are at a 1:1 ratio.

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Airline Airlines 90

Simple Flying

APRIL 24, 2025

Becoming a pilot requires a combination of training, exams, and extensive flying experience. Not only that, but individuals interested in this career path also require determination and resilience. After all that (and a huge hole in their bank account), they eventually earn their stripes and start flying with passengers onboard an aircraft.

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Pilot Jet 102

AOPA

APRIL 24, 2025

Two pilots born in China are scheduled to return to a Florida courtroom on April 30 to argue whether a recent $7.3 million jury verdict delivered with one party absent should be set aside—the latest in a slew of legal battles spanning multiple jurisdictions on two continents, all stemming from a circumnavigation superlative claimed in 2016 that remains very much in dispute, at least among the litigants.

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Pilot 79

Simple Flying

APRIL 24, 2025

TSA officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) recently discovered a concealed shotgun hidden inside a golf bag during a routine screening, according to FOX News. The camouflaged firearm, tucked among golf clubs and covered with a head cover, was flagged during inspection, the agency said in a Facebook post.

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Inspire

APRIL 24, 2025

By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steves Classic Instructor column in the March 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. One of the most common mistakes seasoned pilots and student pilots make is chasing the airspeed. Its a challenge for students and some pilots, frustrating for flight instructors and designated […] The post Chasing Airspeed first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar Pilot 92

Simple Flying

APRIL 24, 2025

Everyone knows that Atlanta is Delta Air Lines' busiest hub (and the world's busiest airport). This doesn't change. What does vary is its second hub. While Cirium Diio data shows that Minneapolis ranked second from Q1 2023 to Q1 2025, Detroit has now surpassed it , albeit only relatively marginally.

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AV Web

APRIL 24, 2025

A proposed bill making its way through the Florida Senate would allow homeowners to use reasonable force to stop drones conducting surveillance within 500 feet of their property. Senate Bill 1422 builds on Florida’s current “Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act,” which prohibits drones from recording private property without permission when privacy is reasonably expected, according to dronelife.com.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 24, 2025

Typically, airports in Florida experience some of their highest passenger numbers during January, February, and March. Florida is a major leisure destination, and during those three months, the state offers some of the country's best weather along with sandy beaches stretching along both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. With the summer in Florida being far too hot and November and December typically being times when people see family and do not go on vacation, this period is often the sweet spot of

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Weather 104

AV Web

APRIL 24, 2025

The Texas A&M University System has been selected to lead the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) new Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT), U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Senator Ted Cruz announced Wednesday. According to the agency, the center will focus on emerging aviation innovations like drones, air taxis, and Advanced Air Mobility.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 24, 2025

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) operates two Pilatus PC12 NG turbopropsN219TX Ernesto Alanis and N243TX Bobby Dohertyas quick response surveillance, transport, and command posts across the TexasMexico frontier. The Aircraft Operations Division was founded in 1949 and has served to support the State Troopers of the Lone Star State in an ever-evolving mission set since then.

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Inspire

APRIL 24, 2025

By Gustavo J. Mas, EAA Lifetime 853532 I had just recently moved to Floridas Gulf Coast and was enjoying some early morning salt water fishing near New Pass on Fort Myers Beach when I heard the distinct sound of big radial engines approaching. As I looked up in the direction where I thought the aircraft […] The post Mosquito Mission first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Approach Hangar 59

Simple Flying

APRIL 24, 2025

Tecnam is an Italian light and general aviation aircraft manufacturing company headquartered in Capua, 124.27 mi (200 km) south of Rome. It ranks among the greatest piston-powered general aviation aircraft manufacturers. Today, Tecnam's aircraft manufacturing has exceeded 7,500 aircraft produced worldwide, originating from its facilities in Capua and Naples.

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General Aviation 94

AV Web

APRIL 24, 2025

Photo By Kamil Beautiful Aircraft Window, Wing and Winglet. Taken while travelling Delhi to Chennai. Photo By Peter Snoeckx This is an area of mudflats and salt marshes in the South of the Netherlands. Especially at low tide it’s amazing to see the patterns that the water draws. Photo By Brian Rychcik New to me M20E, ready to be pulled out of the hanger for my first transition lesson.

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iPad Pilot News

APRIL 24, 2025

Download the 50 Fun Flying Destinations Guide and Map Layer in ForeFlight iPad Pilot News Explore. Fly. Win a Sentry Plus. Whether youre a seasoned aviator or just getting started in the left seat, discovering new destinations is one of the most rewarding parts of flying. To make that easierand more funSportys created a custom content pack for ForeFlight that highlights 50 exciting flying destinations across the USFrom iconic landmarks to hidden gems, each destination was handpicked for its scen

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Approach Pilot Weather Runway 52