Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

Three Finnish trade unions, along with the Finnish Transport Workers’ Union (AKT), have announced a joint plan to hold a two-hour political strike at Helsinki Airport (HEL). Finnair has confirmed in a statement that the industrial action will take place on March 27, 2025, from 14:00 to 16:00 local time. The strike will coincide with Finnairs annual general meeting for 2025, which is scheduled from 15:00 local time the same day.

Airline

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 26, 2025

Recently, I wrote about how were seeing a general softening of demand for travel to the United States, for a variety of reasons. Theres no denying that the most contentious situation is between Canada and the United States, and we now have some data that shows just how extreme the change in demand is. Transborder flight bookings are down by 70%+ Weve known that travel demand between Canada and the United States has been decreasing, both by air and by roads.

Airline

Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

The first Airbus A321XLR set to be delivered to the United States (US) has been spotted at the planemakers facility in Toulouse, France, emblazoned with the American Airlines livery. The ultra-long range single aisle jet was photographed by a keen-eyed aviation enthusiast on several occasions this week, most notably on March 25, 2025, as the new aircraft completed its first runway check.

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AV Web

MARCH 26, 2025

The FAA has released a 36-page decision on a complaint filed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), joined by local pilots and aviation businesses, against the County of Santa Clara, California. The decision finds that the countys 2022 prohibition of 100LL aviation fuel violated its federal airport grant obligations. The county agreed to those obligations when it accepted approximately $6.8 million in funding between 1983 and 2011.

General Aviation

Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

Following a spate of incidents during early 2025, airlines have begun changing the rules on using and storing portable chargers, or power banks, in flight. Some airlines are banning power banks in overhead compartments, while others are prohibiting the use of the devices during the flight. If youre due to travel soon and youre not sure what you are and arent allowed to do with a power bank in flight, heres what you need to know.

Airline

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 26, 2025

During our royal visit to Versailles , we flew Air Frances Boeing 777-300ER La Premiere first class from Miami (MIA) to Paris (CDG). Upon arrival, we had the chance to check out Air Frances new arrivals lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, which opened as part of the 2024 La Premiere ground refresh. While Air Frances first class inflight experience is great, its the ground experience thats truly exceptional, and on a different level than youll find on any other airline.

Jet

Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

The Prosecutor Generals Office of Lithuania has stated that the crash of a DHL cargo aircraft in Vilnius in late November 2024 was likely due to human error, based on all currently available evidence. On March 26, 2025, the Lithuanian Prosecutor’s Office released a statement indicating that, during the pre-trial investigation of the crash, they reached out to the relevant Spanish authorities and asked for essential investigative steps to be carried out.

Descent

Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

Brussels Airlines has unveiled the latest special livery in its Belgian Icons series. The new livery features the Atomium, the atom-shaped monument which, since the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, has become one of the best-known sights in the Belgian capital. This design was selected in a public competition that launched in August 2024 and received some 900 submissions.

Airline

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 26, 2025

The iconic Avro Lancaster G for George is undergoing careful disassembly at the Treloar Technology Centre, the Australian War Memorial s conservation facility, in preparation for its relocation to the newly expanded Anzac Hall. Rendering of the new Bomber Command gallery at the Memorial. Photo Australian War Memorial Screenshot from this video. Designed by Cox Architecture, the new Anzac Hall and Anzac Atrium will add 6,500 square meters of gallery space across two levels, allowing visitors to e

Cockpit

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 26, 2025

There are all kinds of features that contribute to a great business class experience. While I would hardly consider this to be the most important aspect of a business class flight, some airlines offer their passengers pajamas. This can be useful on a couple of levels. For one, pajamas can be helpful for getting comfortable on a flight, and for keeping the set of clothes you board with fresh.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 26, 2025

Alaska Airlines, just a little over a year from its headline acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, could be on the verge of making another major move. According to reports from ch-aviation , a Japan Airlines executive has noted that the carrier is looking at the potential introduction of the Alaska Air Group to the airline's Pacific joint venture with American Airlines.

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Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

An ATRAN cargo aircraft has overturned onto its side while landing at Novy Urengoy Airport (NUX) in Russia. The incident took place on March 26, 2025, at 11:14 local time. The aircraft, an Antonov An-12BK registered as RA-11371 and operated by ATRAN, a Moscow-based cargo airline, was flying from Sabetta International Airport (SBT) to Novy Urengoy Airport (NUX).

Cargo

Simple Flying

MARCH 26, 2025

Los Angeles International Airport is one of the busiest in the world. Last year, it welcomed over 76 million passengers, and this number is projected to increase year after year. However, the airport faces a big challenge ahead of its expansion the landside upgrade. According to Los Angeles World Airports , LAX accommodates 95,750 vehicles every day.

Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

Its been announced that the wreck of a Baltimore attack bomber aircraft from World War II belonging to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has been discovered off the coast of Potamos, in Antikythera, Greece. The twin-engined light attack aircraft, with registration FW282, was operated by the RAAFs No. 454 Squadron. Returning from a mission over the Aegean Sea on December 3, 1943, it was intercepted by German fighter aircraft and sustained heavy damage.

Cockpit

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 26, 2025

We know that just about everything at Southwest Airlines is changing. In a bid to improve profitability, initially the airline was just going to introduce assigned and extra legroom seating. But in the meantime, theyre just ripping off the band-aid, and have decided to be like everyone else. This includes charging for checked bags , introducing basic economy , adding restrictions on flight credits , and devaluing Rapid Rewards points , among other things.

Airline

Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

Virgin Australia has unveiled the new interiors of the dual-class Embraer E190-E2 narrowbody jets to be used for the carriers Western Australian charter market. Embraer officially commenced assembly of the first E190-E2 aircraft in March 2025, with four of the eight new aircraft set to be delivered to the Groups regional business, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA), within 12 months.

Hangar

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 26, 2025

Link: Apply for the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Chase and IHG have a co-brand credit card portfolio , comprised of three cards. This includes the $99 annual fee IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card , which is the only business card in the collection. While Ive written a detailed review of the card , in this post I want to share some reasons you should consider applying, assuming youre not yet a cardmember.

Threshold

Simple Flying

MARCH 26, 2025

Emirates will serve eight more cities with its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft, including Johannesburg and Cape Town, which will be the first African destinations to be served with its premium economy product. Emirates is expanding the number of destinations served by the 777s with upgraded cabins as more aircraft roll out the retrofit program.

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 26, 2025

The Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) has come full circle. NASAs Gerard P. Kuiper Airborne Observatory, registered as N714NA, has reached the end of its journey at the very location where it was originally converted into a flying observatory in 1974. Dismantling of the historic aircraft began on March 17, 2025, in front of Hangar 211 at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California, and is expected to continue through the week.

Cockpit

AV Web

MARCH 26, 2025

Textron Aviations Beechcraft Denali turboprop single will make its public debut next week at the Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida. The Denalis all-new, clean-sheet GE Catalyst engine received FAA approval on February 27. The Catalyst incorporates a number of high-tech computer and additive manufacturing (3D printing) elements, reducing parts count and increasing performance and efficiency.

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Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

Delta Air Lines has unveiled a special Centennial-themed edition of collectible trading cards as the airline celebrates its 100th year. Delta was founded on April 15, 1926, and is the oldest active American commercial airline. In 2003, the airline began to release trading cards that can be obtained by asking a Delta Air Lines pilot. The very first set featured a limited-edition MD-11 card as part of the aircrafts retirement in 2004.

Pilot

AV Web

MARCH 26, 2025

FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau appeared on CNBC to answer a range of questions regarding the agency and its outlook on the current state of aviation safety. Controller hiring; the Washington, D.C. midair; and the ever-popular whats up with Boeing were on the agenda. But notably, the interviewer asked pointed questions about general aviation operations mixing with airlines in response to the recent runway incursion at Chicago Midway Airport.

Air Traffic Control

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 26, 2025

Heres a really strange story (thanks to Jack for flagging this). An American couple is claiming to be jailed in Mexico over a credit card dispute. Meanwhile Mexican authorities are accusing the couple of fraud. Whats really going on here?! Michigan couple jailed in Cancun over resort dispute An American couple from Michigan has been in a maximum security facility in Mexico since March 4, 2025, after being arrested at Cancun International Airport (CUN), upon arriving in the country.

Airline

Simple Flying

MARCH 26, 2025

Iberia was the launch customer of the Airbus A321XLR. Unlike a widebody, the equipment has far lower trip costs and requires fewer passengers to break even at a particular percentage point. While it has higher seat-mile costs and requires higher fares, it is a lower-risk opportunity. However, as always with long-haul narrowbody operations, questions persist about comfort for those in economy class.

Airline

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 26, 2025

Eighty-five years ago today, on March 26, 1940, the Curtiss CW-20 took its maiden flight. This aircraft marked the beginning of the lineage that would lead to the C-46 Commando. Originally conceived in 1937 as a pressurized airliner, the CW-20 was designed to compete with contemporary transports by offering improved high-altitude performance and greater cargo capacity.

Cargo

Simple Flying

MARCH 26, 2025

Fort Worth, Texas-based legacy carrier American Airlines has long been known for operating one of the largest global aircraft fleets. As of March 2025, American Airlines operates a fleet of more than 980 mainline jets, which currently makes it the third-largest commercial airline in the world by fleet size. The airline's mainline fleet includes exclusively Boeing and Airbus models, with all the airline's widebody jets being built by the US-based planemaker.

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AV Web

MARCH 26, 2025

Chinas third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, could be commissioned and operational later this year. First launched in 2022, the 80,000-metric-ton ship began sea trials in 2024, and is currently undergoing its seventh sea trial sortie. According to an article in the China/Military section of the myNews website, observations that the ship did not have large aircraft on the flat deck when it departed suggest that this trial might include fixed-wing jet fighter tests of its electromagnetic catapult te

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Simple Flying

MARCH 26, 2025

In a Simple Flying article not too long ago, a list of fifteen handy items to take onboard planes as carry-on luggage included portable power banks. Although Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restrictions already exist on portable power banks, limiting their size and power and thus reducing the risk of explosions and fires on US flights, Singapore Airlines has recently restricted the use of power banks altogether.

Airline

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 26, 2025

Boutique luxury hotel group One&Only has just opened reservations for its newest property, and itll likely be among the best ski resorts in the United States. Basics of the One&Only Moonlight Basin, Big Sky The One&Only Moonlight Basin is located in Big Sky, Montana, and is now accepting reservations for stays as of November 18, 2025. This is One&Onlys first location in the United States, and for that matter, its the brands first ski resort anywhere in the world.

Simple Flying

MARCH 26, 2025

John Travolta , a Hollywood legend best known for his roles in Grease , Pulp Fiction , and Saturday Night Fever , is also passionate about aviation. Unlike many celebrities who hire pilots or charter private jets, Travolta is a fully certified pilot with thousands of flight hours and an extensive collection of aircraft. His home in Florida is an example of his love for aviation - with its own runway and aircraft parking space.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 26, 2025

Speed and affordability are rarely paired as nicely as with an early Mooney. Unlike many other types that depend on large engines to provide raw power, the M-20C, in particular, provides healthy cruise speeds with a smaller, lighter, and less expensive engine. At $72,500 on Aircraft For Sale, todays bargain continues the trend of providing ample speed at a good value.

Clearance

Simple Flying

MARCH 26, 2025

Troubled Spirit is the seventh-largest operator in the United States by seats for sale in the second quarter of 2025. Given the country's vast short-haul domestic and international operations, Cirium Diio data shows that the carrier, which recently exited bankruptcy protection , has less than 4% of the market.

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AV Web

MARCH 26, 2025

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced four new members this week. Joining more than 150 original equipment manufacturers and other stakeholders are TAT Technologies as a Member; and Eve Air Mobility, Ascendance, and Electra as Associate Members. TAT Technologies, founded in 1969, specializes in maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services focused on auxiliary power units (APUs) and landing gear systems.

Lift

Simple Flying

MARCH 26, 2025

In 2025, around 40 US airports will have nonstop flights to Europe. These flights will involve over 40 scheduled passenger airlines from the US, Europe, or elsewhere (Air Tahiti, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines, all with fifth-freedom traffic rights).

Airline

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 26, 2025

Another legendary warbird has joined the ranks of Flying Legends, the Germany-based flying museum located at Siegerland Airport, about 50 miles east of Bonn. Spitfire MH415, one of the most authentic airworthy Spitfires today, is now officially part of the museums growing collection. In April 2024, a team led by Flying Legends CEO Georg Raab, alongside Frdric Vormezeele, CEO of the Belgium-based company Fast Aero, traveled to Sywell, England, to conduct a pre-purchase inspection of MH415.

Ferry Flight

Simple Flying

MARCH 26, 2025

United Airlines technicians have rejected a proposal to outsource work to China, according to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). The news comes shortly after United Airlines' technicians once again rallied nationwide, demanding improved wages and more comprehensive health care coverage.

Airline

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 26, 2025

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