Flight Training Central
MAY 5, 2025
Confused and intimidated on the radio? Youre not aloneheres how to sound more confident and avoid common errors. Talking on the radio can be one of the most intimidating parts of flight training. Whether its your first solo or a cross-country to unfamiliar airspace, clear communication with Air Traffic Control is essential for safety and efficiencybut also a skill that takes practice.
Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
Trial by Ice Air Facts Journal Author’s Note: While this story happened more than five decades ago, the lessons learned that day are timeless. Also, Trial by Ice is not just another flying story. It is intended to be a flying lesson , but only for those pilots who read it with learning as a mindset. If the reader constantly second guesses me, or criticizes my every move while reading the text, he or she will lose the value of the lessons being offered.
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Aerotime
MAY 5, 2025
A historic Supermarine Spitfire from World War II made an emergency landing in a field near Kent, United Kingdom, after losing power. This incident occurred just ahead of the 80th anniversary celebrations of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), which marks the end of World War II in Europe on May 8, 1945. Although VE Day falls on May 8, this year the UK is observing the occasion on May 5 as part of the bank holiday weekend.
Flying Magazine
MAY 5, 2025
Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) is off to a troubling start to the week. For the eighth consecutive day, the bustling airport in New Jersey is delaying and canceling hundreds of flights with no sign of a return to normalcy. According to FlightAware , Newark experienced 482 delays and 141 cancellations on Sunday alone. By 2 p.m. EDT on Monday, the flight tracker reported 270 delays and 150 cancellations.
Aerotime
MAY 5, 2025
Qatar Airways has just concluded a month-long series of initiatives and projects for Autism Awareness Month. The airline partnered with Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities, selecting four artists from the center to design amenity kits for its long-haul Economy and Premium Economy cabins that were distributed for the month of April 2025. Qatar Airways also held an autism awareness employee event at Hamad International Airport (DOH) to offer an overview of its sensory lounge and the too
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 5, 2025
by Cosmo Gillespie On July 25th, 1939, an odd-looking aircraft took off on its maiden flight from Manchester Ringway aerodrome, England, with Avro Chief Test Pilot Sam Brown at the controls. It sported three fins, of which only two had rudders, an unusually bulging fuselage, and two wing-mounted X-configuration Rolls-Royce engines, known as Vultures.
Aerotime
MAY 5, 2025
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has canceled five international flights during the first weekend of May 2025 due to improper maintenance of seven Boeing 787 aircraft. On May 3, 2025, over 650 passengers were stuck at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) after KLM took the aircraft out of service. The airline announced the cancellation of three long-haul flights to Mexico City (MEX), Chicago OHare (ORD), and Portland (PDX).
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Inflight Pilot Training
MAY 5, 2025
A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Your First Flight Lesson Youve done the research. Youve looked at training programs, read about pilot licenses, and maybe even scoped out your local airport. Youre seriously considering learning to flybut youre still unsure if its the right move. Thats completely normal. Flight training is a big investment of time, money, and energy, and its smart to be certain before diving in.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 5, 2025
While Filipinos are known for their warmth and hospitality, that mentality doesnt really spill over to the countrys biggest airport, which is Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila (MNL). The airport has just added an interesting new rule, which I dont mind, but the response seems like a bit of an overkill. Manila Airport instructs staff to not touch passports In many parts of the world, you need to present your passport when entering the terminal, when going through security, etc.
Flying Magazine
MAY 5, 2025
If youre serious about buying an airplaneeven thinking about buying an airplaneone of the best things you can do is to join the appropriate type club. A type club is a collection of owners and supporters of a specific type of airplane organized to share make- and model-specific technical information and hints for owning and flying the aircraft. The club may be formally organized and professionally staffed, or it may be an online presence run by a single person or collection of volunteers.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 5, 2025
For several years now, Gulf Air executives have been talking about plans for the airline to resume flights to the United States. In September 2024, the companys CEO indicated that service could start within a year. Then in April 2025, Gulf Air received regulatory approval for launching such service. I now have an interesting update, as it looks like this service might actually be starting imminently Gulf Air has been undergoing a transformation Bahrain-based Gulf Air used to be the biggest and m
Alaska Air
MAY 5, 2025
Jumio ID Verification is now integrated into the Alaska Airlines mobile app, enabling international travelers with U.S. and Canadian passports to verify their identity without standing in line. The post Alaska Airlines partners with Jumio to provide faster, more efficient travel appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
Aerotime
MAY 5, 2025
On May 4, 2025, airports around the world celebrated Star Wars Day with full costumes, props, and parades. Observed annually on the 4th of May, Star Wars Day is an informal occasion to honor the iconic space media franchise created by George Lucas. The date was chosen for its play on the phrase, May the Force be with you, which is frequently spoken by Obi-Wan Kenobi throughout his journey as a Jedi.
Simple Flying
MAY 5, 2025
Ten mainline airlines currently operate the world's remaining fleet of around 189 Airbus A380s. Even though the Superjumbo is the largest airliner in the world, it does not operate the longest nonstop flights. The longest nonstop flights are operated by Airbus A350-900ULRs, followed by the Airbus A350-1000, and then the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. However, the A380 does operate ultra-long flights.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 5, 2025
This seems like a sensible move, and Im surprised it took this long SKY Leasing acquires JetBlue Ventures subsidiary In 2016, JetBlue founded JetBlue Ventures, a subsidiary that has been investing in early-stage startups in emerging enterprise technology and frontier tech solutions, across the travel and transportation ecosystem. Over nearly a decade, JetBlue Ventures has invested in 55 startups, and has made over 40 follow-on investments, resulting in eight exits, in the form of acquisitions an
Simple Flying
MAY 5, 2025
Air New Zealand has decided to change its goals from targeted achievements to a tracking process for reducing emissions via a 2030 Emissions Guidance. According to a LinkedIn post by Kiri Hannifin, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer for Air New Zealand, and an airline statement, the decision to go from targets to guidance was due to the technological challenges and "uncertainty" in meeting the original targets.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 5, 2025
Airports have changed a lot over the years, both for better and worse. On the one hand, they have some unbelievable amenities that would have been unimaginable decades ago. On the other hand, many airports just havent grown efficiently, and dont seem to consider the passenger experience. In this post, I thought it would be fun to talk a bit about the worlds best airports.
Aerotime
MAY 5, 2025
Air New Zealand unveiled its newly retrofitted Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which will be ready for booking starting May 7, 2025. The aircraft, with registration ZK-NZH, is currently in Auckland undergoing final testing before it takes off for the very first time on May 19, 2025, on a flight from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE). Once it completes its Trans-Tasman test flight, it is scheduled to fly its first long-haul service from AKL Airport to San Francisco International Airport (
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 5, 2025
By Ugo Vicenzi One of the finest and most actively flown Grumman Albatross aircraft in existence made an unexpected appearance at Bresso Airfield, a small airport just outside Milan, Italy, in the final days of April 2025. Bresso is a historic airfield with roots dating back to World War I, when Costruzioni Meccaniche Breda established its aeronautical division and required a test site for its aircraft.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 5, 2025
Its not uncommon to see hotels rebrand, either to be more or less premium. However, Ive never seen a rebranding quite like this St. Regis becomes JW Marriott, then St. Regis again On May 6, 2025, were seeing the opening of the St. Regis Le Morne Resort in Mauritius. In reality, this is simply a rebranding of the existing JW Marriott Mauritius Resort.
Simple Flying
MAY 5, 2025
The Independent Flight Attendants Organisation (UFO) has voiced strong concerns about Lufthansa's new Turnaround strategy ahead of the companys Annual General Meeting. The union argued that the cost-cutting measures could disrupt cohesion across the Lufthansa Group.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 5, 2025
Better late than never, I guess? Army suspends Pentagon helicopter flights, at last Politico reports how the Army has today suspended helicopter flights into the Pentagon, near Washington National Airport (DCA). This suspension impacts helicopter operations out of the 12th Aviation Battalion, which is tasked with evacuating political VIPs in the event of an emergency.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 5, 2025
By Kevin Wilkins A breathtaking aerial view of a striking new art installation has been captured by a BBC drone at the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) in Lincoln, revealing over 20,000 ceramic poppies arranged across the siteincluding a powerful tribute in the unmistakable silhouette of a Lancaster bomber. The installation, part of the VE80 Lincoln project commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, is the work of Lithuanian-born artist Darius Sirmulevicius, who
Flying Magazine
MAY 5, 2025
Superior Aero Estates new runway was completed and then shortly after welcomed its first aerial visitor as part of a grand opening celebration in late summer last year. This was a significant milestone in the project in Culver, Minnesota, that Nick Clattenburg began pursuing in earnest in 2016. The airport [outside of Duluth] is now officially open, and grass is down, although last summer was pretty rough, in terms of weather not cooperating for construction, Clattenburg said.
Simple Flying
MAY 5, 2025
The long-awaited Boeing 777X has been going through certification testing since the beginning of the year , with the fourth test aircraft taking to the skies this month. Boeings leadership has affirmed at recent events that it believes the manufacturer is on track to complete certification this year. That would enable it to make its long-promised first B777-9 delivery to launch customer Lufthansa in 2026.
AOPA
MAY 5, 2025
On April 25, my good friend and legendary airshow pilot Rob Holland died in a crash during his arrival at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, where he was scheduled to perform at the Air Power Over Hampton Roads airshow. The preliminary report from investigators shows that this was a preventable tragedy related to maintenance on the aircraft, and subsequent mechanical failure.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 5, 2025
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic military aircraft in particular. He has a particular penchant for documenting specific airframes with a highly detailed series of walk-around images and an in-depth exploration of their history, which have proved to be popular with many of those who have seen them, and we thought our readers would be equally fascinated too.
Flying Magazine
MAY 5, 2025
The Department of Defense is suspending helicopter training flights in the Washington, D.C., region, specifically near the Pentagon. This change comes just days after the Army resumed training flights in the area following Januarys deadly midair collision between a Black Hawk and American Eagle CRJ-700. On Thursday, two separate commercial flightsoperated by Republic Airways and Delta Air Lineswere forced to go-around while on approach to Runway 19 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (K
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 5, 2025
The Military Aviation Museum’s Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero flew for the first time this morning following a successful test flight with Chief Pilot Mike Spalding at the controls. This is the culmination of decades of work , primarily by the team at Legend Flyers, but also including a handful of other workshops before them. Today’s flight from Paine Field in Everett, Washington like marks the first time a Model 32 Zero has taken to the air since the end of WWII.The former Imperial J
World Airline News
MAY 5, 2025
SMYRNA, Tenn. and DANIA BEACH, Fla., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Contour Airlines announced today a strategic partnership with Spirit Airlines that will increase connectivity to the national air transportation system and bring affordable travel options to underserved communities across the country. As the second largest carrier in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Essential Air Service (EAS) program, Contour currently serves 22 EAS cities throughout the continental United States
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 5, 2025
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Supermarine Attacker F.1s first flight on May 5, 1950. The Attacker was a single-engine jet fighter developed for the Royal Navys Fleet Air Arm (FAA), and it holds the distinction of being the first jet aircraft to enter FAA service. Although the prototype initially flew on July 27, 1946, the design underwent four years of development and refinement to resolve early handling issues before entering operational use.
World Airline News
MAY 5, 2025
JetBlue Airways Airbus A321-271NX WL N2105J (msn 10101) (Ribbons) JFK (Fred Freketic). Image: 961851. SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SKY Leasing (“SKY”), a leading aviation investment manager, and JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced that SKY has acquired JetBlue Ventures, JetBlue’s venture capital subsidiary.
Simple Flying
MAY 5, 2025
Wizz Airs plans to operate its Airbus A321XLR on the Milan-Abu Dhabi route will not materialize, as reports suggest that the carrier was struggling to attract passengers for this service. The route has been removed from its network, and it seems that Etihad will be the only carrier connecting the two airports for the foreseeable future.
World Airline News
MAY 5, 2025
Air Transat (2017) (Canada) (TMK Photography) New exclusive non-stop route between MontrealandGuadalajara Extension of MontrealMadrid service MONTRAL, May 5, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, named the World’s Best Leisure Airline in 2024 by Skytrax, continues expanding its network with the addition of two new international routes to its winter 2025-2026 program.
AOPA
MAY 5, 2025
Ethan O’Rourke is a filmmaker and pilot who blends his passion for storytelling with the freedom of flight in his 1946 Aeronca Chief.
Simple Flying
MAY 5, 2025
JetBlue has announced that SKY Leasing, a United States-based aircraft asset investment management company, acquired JetBlue Ventures, the airlines venture capital firm, for an undisclosed sum.
Flying Magazine
MAY 5, 2025
Emirates has announced it will hire over 1,500 new pilots within the next two years as it continues a growth trajectory flying the worlds youngest fleet. According to a news release published by the Dubai-based airline on Thursday, the commitment to hire new aviators came in honor of World Pilots Day on April 26. With its phenomenal growth strategy in mind, Emirates is focused on hiring experienced pilots for roles in one of its four programmes: Direct Entry Captains, Accelerated Command, First
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