Aerotime

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Turkish Airlines plans to ramp up its flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to create a daily service using its A350-900 flight. It had been less than three months since the Turkish flag carrier launched its inaugural flight to Sydney, which began on November 28, 2024. The airline will progressively increase the number of services throughout 2025, with the current four-weekly service to increase to five-weekly from mid-June 2025, then six-weekl

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Airline Airlines 266

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Only one Boeing 767-300the non-Extended Range variantremains operational, but not for long. Aeroroutes informationas shown in Cirium Diio, OAG , etc.shows that the Asiana aircraft will carry its last passengers on March 29 , the last day of the northern aviation winter season based on IATA slot seasons. However, examples abound of where a planned retirement is extended, which is good if you think about it.

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Airline Airlines 130

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In 2024, Magma Aviation, the innovative air cargo solutions company, made significant progress. With its strategic hubs in Europe and expansions in Dubai and Dublin, Magma Aviation is well-positioned to make substantial improvements in operational efficiency and market coverage. Last year, Magma Aviation signed a multi-year contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) for freighter handling at Liege Airport (LGG) with the aim of enhancing handling capabilities.

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Cargo Wide-Body Aircraft Approach 230

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Among the big three US carriers, theres a growing profitability gap. Delta has long been the most profitable US carrier, though what has changed is that United has been catching up with Delta , while American has been falling further behind. For years, American was headed down the wrong path, as part of the vision of Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja, who has since been fired.

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Airline Airlines Narrow-Body Aircraft Approach 123

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

While heading to Europe with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch, the US Air Forces Boeing C-32 had to turn back to Washington due to a mechanical issue mid-flight, according to the US State Department. Rubio was headed to the Munich Security Conference to discuss a range of US priorities with international partners when his aircraft suddenly turned back to Andrews Air Force Base near Washington on February 13, 2025, State Department spokes

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Cockpit 255

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Uber claims that it wants to help its customers by charging them an extra 1.5% fee on most foreign rides. Fortunately, you can easily opt-out of this, as flagged by View from the Wing. Uber makes preferred currency pricing the default As of February 27, 2025, Uber will start automatically showing prices in your home currency when you travel to select countries.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Latvian-based carrier airBaltic has celebrated the arrival of its 50th Airbus A220-300 aircraft, complete with its own special livery, during a ceremony at Riga Airport (RIX). The event took place on February 13, 2025, with approximately 200 attendees, including company and airport employees, partners, media representatives, and officials from the Latvian government, along with Canada’s Ambassador to Latvia.

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Airlines Airline 271

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

On February 14, 2025, Spanish airline Binter announced the ordering of four additional ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft, with an option for a further five units of the same type in the future. Binter is already one of the largest ATR operators in the world, with 26 ATR 72-600s in its fleet. The regional carrier, which also operates one ATR 72-500 as well as 16 Embraer E195 E2s, provides services primarily within the Canary Islands and between the archipelago and the Spanish mainland, as well as som

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Airline Airlines 217

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Welcome to my Skymark Airlines Trip Report! This is Skymark's one of the 2 pokemon special livery painted on the airline's Boeing 737-800. This is JA73NG. This is the other pokemon plane, JA73AB (Photo: Tsubasa) Introduction Skymark has been one of the airlines I wanted to fly for quite a while especially during the period the airline was operating Airbus 330-200 fleet and even ordered a small fleet of Airbus A380.

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Weather Runway Airlines Airline 66

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

As Storm Pia battered Britain in 2023, a TUI flight with 291 passengers and 10 crew onboard was forced to declare a fuel emergency upon struggling to land. A report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) detailed how a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registered G-TUIB and flying from Mexico, faced a series of challenges due to strong winds affecting the UK.

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Air Traffic Control Approach Final Approach Weather 208

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Following the certification of a new high-pressure turbine (HPT) hardware durability kit for the CFM International LEAP-1A engines powering the Airbus A320neo aircraft family, the upgrade should follow suit for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft family in 2025, according to Safrans executives.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is to begin serving plant-based ramen on international first and business class flights. Called ANA Original Ramen, these will be introduced as a light meal option starting March 1, 2025. There are two ramen variants: On flights departing from Japan: ANA ORIGINAL MEGUMINO HOKKAIDO Negi Miso Ramen The Negi Miso Ramen features a combination of Hokkaido miso and vegetable broth, accented with garlic and ginger.

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Airline Airlines 147

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Alaska Airlines has expanded its international network out of Los Angeles International Airport and recently launched flights to Monterrey in Mexico. This is part of a larger expansion of the airline that was announced last year, which also included flights to the popular tourist attraction La Paz in Mexico.

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Airline Airlines 122

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Skytrans, an Australian-based passenger airline, a part of Avia Solutions Group and the first ACMI provider in Australia within the group, has officially added a new Airbus A319 model to its fleet. This integration will enhance Skytrans’ operational capabilities and solidify its role in the Australian market. It is a significant step for Skytrans ACMI operations and demonstrates the company’s commitment to growth, innovation and operational excellence. “Introducing this new Air

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 141

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Jeff Landry is currently serving the state of Louisiana as the 57th Governor. Landry was born on December 23, 1970, in St. Martinville, Louisiana. After graduating from St. Martinville High School, he joined the local police force and eventually, as a sheriff's deputy for the St. Martin Parish. He also spent eleven years in the Louisiana Army National Guard.

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General Aviation Jet 119

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

With over 35 years in management, science, and consulting, Dr. Klaus Radermacher KRBE GmbH brings a wealth of experience in analyzing and assessing transportation systems. His innovative approach integrates infrastructure and movement processes into holistic CO2 and energy comparisons. Follow Dr. Klaus Radermachers LinkedIn newsletter Think. Mobility.

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Thrust Jet Weather Runway 141

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Air Canada has announced its Q4 2024 and full-year results, celebrating record revenues. However, the airlines net income has dipped compared to the corresponding periods.

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Airlines Airline 119

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Want to learn more about accessing US airline lounges? See my series about how to access Alaska Lounges , American Admirals Clubs , Delta Sky Clubs , and United Clubs. Understanding United Airlines lounge access can be quite confusing, especially with the distinction between United Clubs and United Polaris Lounges. United operates over 45 United Clubs and six United Polaris Lounges, and in this post I want to look at everything you need to know about how to access them, given all the options ava

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Airline Airlines 117

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The South Korean flag carrier and SkyTeam alliance member Korean Air now has the Airbus A350-900 in its fleet. The carrier took delivery of the jets in December 2024 and had the aircraft enter service on Monday, January 27th.

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Jet 119

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The de Havilland DH60, first introduced in the 1920s, played a crucial role in shaping early civil aviation. Known for its reliability and elegant design, it became a staple for private pilots and flight training, influencing generations of aircraft to come, and also trained pilots for the war. Tiger Moths are the offspring, so to speak, of the DH60, and a group of enthusiasts at Rand Airport, South Africa (FAGM) are organizing an event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Geoffrey de Havilland

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Pilot 115

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Airbus and Boeing have now both unveiled their orders and deliveries for the first month of 2025. With this in mind, Simple Flying has compared the original equipment manufacturers numbers, with both companies splitting a win in each category.

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Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The agency's chair says it is seeing "conflicting information in the data" regarding the helicopters altitude before the collision.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

United Airlines is an aviation giant. The Chicago-based carrier has some 1,000 aircraft in its mainline fleet, solidifying it as one of the powerhouses of US aviation. As with many US carriers, the bulk of United's flying is within the United States. The carrier has a robust domestic schedule operated by a massive fleet of narrowbody and widebody aircraft alike.

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Airline Airlines 115

Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The long-troubled Italian flag carrier can now start looking at the future and plan to strategically utilize all of its assets.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed to redefine private aviation. As the largest purpose-built business jet, the Global 7500 offers an unparalleled combination of range, speed, comfort, and cutting-edge technology. This aircraft boasts a host of advanced engineering features, from its high-performance engines to its state-of-the-art flight deck and luxurious cabin configurations.

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Jet Flight Deck 115

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

American Airlines is making some structural changes in hopes of improving profitability. While Ill discuss that in more detail in a separate post , in this post I want to cover the development that probably has the most implications for Americans loyalty program Americans new Senior Vice President of AAdvantage American Airlines has just named Scott Long as Senior Vice President of AAdvantage.

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Airlines Airline 96

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

One of the busiest airports in the United States, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is also an important gateway for international air traffic from the countrys West Coast. According to data for the fiscal year 2022-2023, it welcomed 47 million passengers (enplanements, deplanements, and in-transits), an increase of 34.9% compared to the prior fiscal year.

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Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Saudia Group and Riyadh Season 2024 have teamed up to bring aviation-themed entertainment to the capital with the BLVD Runway zone.

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Runway 95

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

MD Onboard is a firm that provides airlines contractual access to aviation-trained medical emergency specialists to help address in-flight medical emergencies. Recently, Simple Flying had the honor of interviewing MD Onboards Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Grant Jeffery to discuss how MD Onboard works.

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Airlines Airline 111

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For whatever reason, yesterday I was reminded of a claim made by an airline executive over a decade ago. Its of absolutely no consequence, but I imagine that some people may find this to be interesting Lufthansa used to be the worlds biggest caviar customer Back in 2013, there was a fascinating story about Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr. Obviously the industry was different at the time, but at a press event he talked about the need to invest in customers, especially in higher cabins, as they

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Airlines Airline 93

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Many airlines are still flying the old Boeing 757-200 - sometimes referred to as a sports car in the sky. But in the absence of a re-engined variant, can the 737 MAX 10 fill in for this old jet?

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Jet Airlines Airline 111

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Thousands of simulated Private Pilot written exams are completed every month in Sportys Learn to Fly Course , but certain topics consistently trip up aspiring aviators. These commonly missed questions often focus on nuanced regulations, meteorology, flight planning, and airspace rules. Understanding why these questions are frequently misunderstood can help test-takers better prepare and avoid making costly mistakes.

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Altimeter Pilot True Altitude AGL 82

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Qantas has shuffled several aircraft to operate its itinerary between Darwin, Australia, and Singapore, pushing back the planned Airbus A220-300 services on the route to October.

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Like most pilots, I am alert to aircraft accidents that make the news. And Im particularly ears up when an accident involves an airplane or an airport that Im familiar with. A fatal accident that occurred on January 2 ticked both boxes, involving a Vans RV-10 at the Fullerton, California, airport (KFUL). I know the RV-10 well and have come to appreciate its capabilities.

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Runway Airplanes AGL Pilot 82

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Over the past few decades, Premium Economy has gone from a niche concept to mainstream. Offered as a moderately priced upgrade from economy, premium economy gives passengers more room and creature comforts than in economy, without breaking the bank for business class.

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Airline Airlines 108

Airline Geeks

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The aircraft was arriving from Vancouver, British Columbia, with six crew members and 134 passengers on board. There were no injuries.

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Runway 82

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

As we celebrate popular festivals and celebrations around the year, we sometimes forget just how much effort and multi-sector collaboration goes behind making these occasions possible for consumers.

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Airline Airlines Cargo 108