Aerotime

MAY 21, 2025

Flight restrictions imposed at Newark Liberty Interantional Airport (EWR) following three recent radar outages at the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) will remain in place until June 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced. In an interim order, issued on May 20, 2025, the FAA said that the airport will operate with 28 arrivals and 28 departures until the construction of Runway 4-Left/22-Right is finished.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach 308

Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2025

Earlier this week, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 operating a US domestic flight from Chicago, Illinois to Portland, Oregon experienced a rather eventful departure when one of its tires burst upon takeoff. While the narrowbody twinjet was able to continue westward to its destination as planned, emergency services in Portland were asked to be on standby as the aircraft approached the Oregonian hub.

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Airline Airlines Approach 121

Aerotime

MAY 21, 2025

Ryanair has told some of its flight attendants in Spain to return salary increases agreed in 2024 following a legal dispute with their union. On October 24, 2024, a pay rise had been agreed with the Spanish union Confederacin Sindical de Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) for all flight attendants, regardless of union membership. However, the agreement was contested in court by another union, the Unin Sindical Obrera (USO), which argued that its members were not represented during the negotiations.

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Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 281

One Mile at a Time

MAY 21, 2025

Last week, unusual Airbus A380 airline startup Global Airlines operated its first charter trip in partnership with Hi Fly, a roundtrip from Glasgow (GLA) to New York (JFK). This week, the airline is operating its second charter trip, from Manchester (MAN) to New York (JFK). Not a whole lot about this operation made sense before the first charter flight was operated, and even less about this operation makes sense after the first charter flight was operated.

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Airline Airlines 113

Aerotime

MAY 21, 2025

Culper Research has claimed that Archer Aviation has systematically misled, deceived, or outright lied to investors about its progress related to developing its electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight. On May 20, 2025, Culper Research , which was founded by Christian Lamarco, released a report with several claims including that Archer Aviations continued promotion of near-term commercialization is not only premature, but reckless.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 21, 2025

Newark International Airport (EWR) has been a mess for quite some time, as we know. The airport has a shortage of air traffic controllers , theres currently runway construction , and there are all kinds of technological issues , which have caused radar and radio outages. As a result, weve seen massive delays at the airport, and weve even seen airlines voluntarily reduce their schedules at the airport, in light of these issues.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Airline Airlines 97

Aerotime

MAY 21, 2025

The first production Bombardier Global 8000 private jet has successfully completed its first flight, clearing the way for its entry-into-service (EIS) in the second half of 2025. Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier announced the feat on May 20, 2025, four days after the inaugural flight left its Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.

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Aerotime

MAY 21, 2025

Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered its 50 th G700 aircraft a little over a year since the executive jet was first certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Gulfstream said on May 20, 2025, after entering service in April 2024 the G700 operates globally, and the fleet has accumulated more than 11,700 flight hours. Gulfstream announced on March 29, 2024, that the G700 had obtained its type certification from the FAA and received approval by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (

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Jet 280

Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2025

IndiGo will fly from Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam in July, becoming a new airline at both airports. It will not fly from Delhi, which was previously considered. Mumbai-Manchester is a larger market than Delhi, while IndiGo will face less nonstop competition from Mumbai to Amsterdam than from Delhi. Tickets are now on sale. Both routes will surely make my jam-packed Weekly Routes article.

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Airline Airlines 114

Aerotime

MAY 21, 2025

Airbus has delivered the first of 47 A321XLR aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air. The delivery makes Wizz Air the first in the world to operate the A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, and the first European low-cost operator of the type. #NEWS : First Pratt & Whitney GTF-powered @Airbus A321XLR delivered to @wizzair.

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Airline Airlines 251

One Mile at a Time

MAY 21, 2025

Over the next couple of years, Cathay Pacifics The Wing Lounge Hong Kong will be renovated , starting with the first class section, followed by the business class section. Unlike some other airlines, Cathay Pacific is trying to make this process as seamless as possible for premium passengers, and were now seeing the latest example of that. Cathay Pacific The Deck Lounge opens to first class As of today (Wednesday, May 21, 2025), Cathay Pacifics The Deck Lounge Hong Kong is operating as a oneworl

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Airline Airlines 97

Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2025

Lufthansa last flew its Airbus A380s to San Francisco in March 2020. According to Ishrion Aviation and Aeroroutes , the German giant will again use the superjumbo to Northern California in the upcoming winter season, although this is not yet reflected in the airline's booking engine. This development came soon after Lufthansa flew the type to Denver for the first time , although it only operates in the summer.

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Airline Airlines 110

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

As Americas air traffic control (ATC) system faces scrutiny for staffing shortages and antiquated equipment, NASA is working to prepare controllers for a new generation of self-flying aircraft. Wisk Aero, the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) subsidiary of Boeing, on Tuesday announced that NASA awarded it a non-reimbursable Space Act agreement (NRSAA) to explore the integration of autonomous aircraftlike its Generation 6 air taxiin the National Airspace System (NAS) under IFR.

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Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2025

In the months and years that immediately followed the coronavirus pandemic, many airports around the world struggled to come to terms with the subsequent boom in passenger demand. While travelers were flocking back to the world's major air hubs in droves, many of these facilities had not yet caught up in terms of replacing the staffing capacity that was let go when the crisis hit and demand dropped.

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Airline Airlines 95

One Mile at a Time

MAY 21, 2025

The rights of airline passengers differ greatly around the globe, both in terms of duty of care and mandated compensation. Europe sets the gold standard for this, with its EU261 policy. Theres an exciting development, as Thailand has just rolled out a new compensation scheme for passengers. Its a step in the right direction, though not quite as generous as what youll find in Europe.

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Airline Airlines 88

Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2025

At the Farnborough Airshow in July 2024, Airbus Defence & Space announced the launch of its A330 MRTT+ program - an update to the existing A330 MRTT, which itself is based on the A330-200. Stated to be a natural evolution and a response to market demand, this could also be a way for Airbus to do something about its lagging A330-800 sales.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

It has been said that the most painful accident is one that could have been prevented. That holds particularly true in aviation when a pilots failure to identify risk leads to a lack of situational awareness and poor decision making resulting in a fatality. This becomes obvious when you read the reports generated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)you see the pilots actions and find yourself wondering, Why didnt the pilot declare an emergency and get priority handling from ATC?

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Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2025

On May 20th, Bombardier announced that the maiden flight of the first Bombardier Global 8000 production aircraft had taken place. The jet completed a reportedly flawless flight, taking off from Bombardiers Aircraft Assembly Center in Mississauga, Ontario. The aircraft is set to make waves in the private aviation sector, as it can achieve a maximum speed of Mach 0.94.

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Jet 97

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

Are you planning to fly your own aircraft to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this year? The NOTAM is out, and the FAA has made a few changes to the 2025 version. The Notice to Airmen covers arrival and departure procedures for the 72nd fly-in on July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “The most essential information for any pilot flying to Oshkosh involves reading and thoroughly understanding the 2025 AirVenture [NOTAM] to ensure safe operations on arrival and departure

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NOTAMs Air Traffic Control Descent Knot 95

Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2025

Aer Lingus, Iberia, and Wizz Air UK now use the Airbus A321XLR. As of May 21, they have seven aircraft: Aer Lingus and launch customer Iberia have three frames each, while Wizz Air has one. Of course, these numbers will change quickly as deliveries ramp up.

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Aviation News

MAY 21, 2025

SEATTLE, May 21, 2025 Boeing has announced an increase in the production rate of its 737 aircraft, citing steady improvements in its internal safety.

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Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2025

Etihad Airways has started 2025 on a high note by recording its highest-ever profit for the first quarter of the year. In a period when the carrier also grew its fleet and workforce while customer satisfaction rose, the Abu Dhabi-based UAE flag carrier had plenty of reasons to be cheerful in the first few months of the new year. Alongside almost a thousand new hires, it has also promoted hundreds of staff.

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Airline Airlines 94

One Mile at a Time

MAY 21, 2025

Miami International Airport (MIA) has just made an exciting announcement. I know what youre thinking how could the worlds finest airport become even better? Sorry, Im kidding obviously that would be unfair to Cairo ! In all honesty, this is a positive development. By the time it opens, itll be the airports first new terminal in over 20 years. Miamis six-gate Concourse K opening early 2029 TheMiami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners has just approved the construction of the new Concourse

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Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2025

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is Boeing's first and, so far, only clean-sheet aircraft design of the 21st century. In terms of size, it slots below the Boeing 777X , and above the single-aisle 737 MAX. It's a three-model family consisting of a small long-range variant (the 787-8), a medium-size ultra-long range airliner (the 787-9), and a large medium-range version (787-10).

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Airline Airlines 102

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

Question: I heard the NWS is suspending some radiosonde launches. Are these important to aviation? Answer: With the recent government staffing cuts throughout the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that includes the National Weather Service (NWS), there has been a need to indefinitely suspend radiosonde launches at three upper-air stations.

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Weather Drag Pilot 71

Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2025

Norse Atlantic has published its latest financial results, with the long-haul low-cost carrier citing strong revenue growth from its now-mixed business model, which includes scheduled and wet leased operations.

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Airline Airlines 82

One Mile at a Time

MAY 21, 2025

EL AL has just added an unusual restriction on its cheapest fares, and I cant help but wonder what the motive is for this change New EL AL carry-on policy for economy Lite fares The concept of basic economy has become increasingly popular with airlines over the years. Airlines like to market it as a way to offer customers lower fares, so that they only pay for the services that they need.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 21, 2025

Privacy is one of the biggest and oldest issues with drone flight. Most people can relate to it. Its easy to see where this concern can come from. Drones started as tools for military surveillance operations. Modern drones are now better for surveillance. They have compact designs and advanced cameras. If youre going to fly your drone a lot, then youre likely to encounter an argument regarding privacy at some point.

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Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2025

The Boeing 777X will soon be the latest addition to the US manufacturers best-selling widebody family. The program, first launched in 2013, represents a major upgrade and combines core design enhancements with advanced technologies derived from the 787 Dreamliner. The family includes two passenger variants: the ultra-long-range 7778, capable of flying 395 passengers up to 10,064 miles, and the larger 7779, which offers seating for 426 passengers across a range of 8,383 miles.

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Adventures of Cap'n Aux

MAY 21, 2025

Quora Quorner Catch Up! Quora Quorner Catch Up! Folks, from the Flight Blog, this is Cap’n Aux speaking… Lately, I’ve been spending quite a lot of time answering your questions over on our sister site at Quora.com. To wit, I figured it was high time to catch you up here on the blog side, with the best of the best Q&As. Enjoy! BUT FIRST… As we all enjoy our hotdogs on the grill along with our favorite adult beverage, let us remember those fallen heroes, whose ultimate

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Pilot Cockpit Airline Airlines 89

Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2025

Ryanair has asked some of its cabin crew in Spain to return the salary increases paid out since October 2024, following a legal battle involving two rival unions. The dispute stems from a pay deal agreed between the airline and the Spanish union Confederacin Sindical de Comisiones Obreras (CCOO), which was later ruled invalid by Spain's High Court.

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Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 71

One Mile at a Time

MAY 21, 2025

For the next part of my Le Premier in the new La Premiere adventure , I checked out the Avianca Diamond Lounge at Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG). I had a roughly three hour layover in the late morning, as I was arriving from Miami in Aviancas A320 business class , and connecting to Paris in Aviancas 787 business class. Ive gotta say, the Avianca Diamond Lounge exceeded my (low) expectations, and was probably the most impressive aspect of my Avianca experience.

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Runway Airlines Airline 70

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

The symbiotic relationship between the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) and partnering airlines has since culminated in the creation of a new advisory board designed to get more mechanics trained and hired. AIM has been on the forefront of addressing concerns about a growing aviation maintenance technician (AMT) labor gap expected to occur over the next decade or two.

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Aviation News

MAY 21, 2025

The United States Air Force has revealed plans to phase out the Boeing F-15E Strike Eagles stationed at RAF Lakenheath, according to discussions held during.

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General Aviation 59

Pilot Institute

MAY 21, 2025

If youve ever called customer service, youve likely dealt with the hassle of having to spell things out loud. Your B would get mixed up with a V. In the end, you resort to using arbitrary words starting with the letter just to clarify. Imagine this fiasco on a busy frequency in crowded airspace while approaching for landing. Now imagine it during a distress situation.

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Aviation News

MAY 21, 2025

Up to 28 New Rotorcraft to Support National Defence, Security, and Public Services Langkawi, 21 May 2025At the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA),

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AOPA

MAY 21, 2025

A Beechcraft Travel Air never climbed above 300 feet after departing Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Colorado on May 17, crashing just over a mile from the runway after reporting an open door during takeoff.

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Runway 52