Aerotime

MAY 13, 2025

Alaska Airlines is expanding its reach into the Pacific Northwest with the announcement of daily flight services from its hub in Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), operated by Hawaiian Airlines. According to Alaska, its partnership with Hawaiian Airlines marks the beginning of a new era of widebody international flying for the airline, and will transform Seattle into the US West Coasts new global hub.

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Cranky Flier

MAY 13, 2025

We’ve been talking about American’s strategy in New York for a very, very long time. The airline is undersized, and there is no clear solution. It briefly hoped it solved its problem in New York with the innovative Northeast Alliance (NEA) with JetBlue, but the court’s ruling shutting down that plan forced American to figure out yet another new path forward.

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Aerotime

MAY 13, 2025

United Airlines has unveiled its United Elevated interiors for its new Boeing 787-9 aircraft to be deployed on long-haul international flights by 2026. The Elevated interior on the 787-9 includes a nose-to-tail transformation with a total of 99 total premium seats, which United said is the highest percentage among US carriers. A total of eight United Polaris Studio suites are placed in the first row of each business class section.

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Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2025

Newark Liberty International Airport has become emblematic of the larger air traffic control situation in the United States. The airport finds itself in the eye of a storm with several problems related to its air traffic management, inviting scrutiny from the media, industry professionals, and the general public affected by flight disruptions.

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Aerotime

MAY 13, 2025

The former CEO of Lufthansa and co-founder of Star Alliance Jrgen Weber has passed away at the age of 83, the German flag carrier announced. Affectionately known as Mr Lufthansa, Weber first joined the airline as a young engineer in 1967 and remained Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board until his passing on May 12, 2025. From 1991 until 2003 he led the company as CEO and from 2003 to 2013 he was Chairman of the Supervisory Board.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 13, 2025

Today, United Airlines unveiled its new Polaris business class , including the new Polaris Studio , which will be installed on newly delivered Boeing 787-9s. The airline held a flashy media event in Brooklyn to formally unveil these improvements, and apparently it was memorable on a variety of levels. United employees accused of trespassing Polaris event An OMAAT reader attending Uniteds new Polaris launch event today (who asked to remain anonymous) shared an interesting video with me of what ha

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Aerotime

MAY 13, 2025

Bell Textron Canada has announced the completion of its 6,000th commercial aircraft at its Mirabel Aerospace Centre in Quebec. The milestone was marked on May 12, 2025, at the Mirabel facility, where employees and guests gathered to commemorate the event, the company said in a statement. “Our 6,000th helicopter built in Canada demonstrates our commitment to manufacturing helicopters capable of performing the most critical missions, said Michael Nault, General Manager of Bell Textron Canada

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Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2025

If you have ever wondered where Boeing aircraft are made, the answer is usually Washington State. The 737 is built in Renton, while the 767 and 777X are brought to life in nearby Everett, where another 737 line is currently under construction. There is one aircraft that isn't created in Washington, however, and that's the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 13, 2025

As Ive already covered, United Airlines has unveiled its new Polaris business class. These new seats will be installed on upcoming Boeing 787-9s, which will be in a premium configuration. In this post, I want to focus specifically on the United Polaris Studio concept, which is the carriers business class plus concept. Let me recap the basics, and then I want to analyze this product a bit Basics of the new United Polaris Studio concept On upcoming Boeing 787-9s, United plans to introduce Polaris

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Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2025

On May 12, a Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300 operating flight QR-289 from Doha was unable to vacate the runway after landing at Vclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) due to a technical issue, The Aviation Herald reported. The aircraft remained on the runway for around half an hour before being towed off.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 13, 2025

One of the Marine Corps most iconic rescue helicopters has just received a fresh coat of paint, ensuring its legacy remains vibrant for years to come. Last week, the Aircraft Paint Shop at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) completed a detailed paint restoration on the HH-46 Sea Knight, affectionately known as Pedro. The aircraft has been a prominent exhibit at the Historical Aircraft Park aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point since its retirement in 2015.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

The world of aerial photography and videography, once the exclusive domain of professionals with hefty budgets, has become increasingly accessible thanks to the proliferation of consumer drones. This week, Amazon is buzzing with deals on a range of drones, catering to various skill levels and budgets. For this roundup, we’ve chosen to focus on three drones that are on sale for under $300.

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AV Web

MAY 13, 2025

The Boulder County Sheriffs Department in Colorado, along with several other agencies including the FBI and the FAA, is investigating whether or not someone has been shooting at aircraft operating at Vance Brand Longmont Municipal Airport (KLMO). A city employee called the sheriffs office to report a voicemail message from a caller who claimed to have fired at an aircraft (described as an ultralight).

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Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2025

United Airlines has officially unveiled new Polaris suites on Boeing 787-9 aircraft, saying that the incoming Polaris Studios suites are 25% larger than the current Polaris seats. They also offer numerous improvements to the passenger experience compared to the current business class seats.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Todays Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Todays Top Pick is a 1977 Rockwell Commander 112B. Rockwell International, known for building military aircraft and components, tried a number of ways to get into the civil aviation market, including the acquisition of Meyers Aircraft, maker of the famously fas

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Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2025

Boeing has reportedly leased additional space at the Bridge Point Everett 500 Building A, a building complex close to its aircraft assembly site at Paine Field in Everett. The American aircraft manufacturer will now occupy 278,900 square feet in the facility. The news regarding the lease of additional space comes in the wake of recent layoffs.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

Growing up in a lower-income family in Minnesota, I never gave much thought to college. My parents didnt attend, nobody in my extended family had a degree, and to the limited amount of contact I had with rich kids, college seemed to be part of their world, not mine. But then I fell in love with flying and quickly discovered that all the major airlines required their pilots to have a four-year degree.

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Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2025

Qatar Airways has announced that it held an in-flight gaming show match, including some famous social media personalities within the gaming sphere, on a flight between Doha, Qatar, and London, the United Kingdom.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 13, 2025

Its quite a transformative time for Alaska Air Group, as the company acquired Hawaiian Airlines , and is turning Seattle-Tacoma into a global hub , with plans to launch a dozen long haul routes by 2030. Weve just seen the airline launch flights to Tokyo Narita (NRT) , and then flights to Seoul Incheon (ICN) are launching as of September 2025. Were now getting a sense of what the next destinations will be.

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Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2025

American Airlines is reinstating an additional inflight beverage service on select flights. The carrier announced on Tuesday that domestic long-haul flights are subject to the update, which will be implemented beginning Wednesday.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 13, 2025

American has announced a minor but positive change, which passengers on both select domestic and international flights may notice American expands drink service in economy As of Wednesday, May 14, 2025, American will reinstate a second beverage service on domestic flights of over 1,500 miles. For context, American used to offer a second drink service on these flights, but cut it earlier this year, instead moving the service to being on request.

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Plane and Pilot

MAY 13, 2025

At AERO 2025, Junkers Aircraft unveiled the Junkers A60 RG to an enthralled audience, igniting excitement among aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and industry professionals. The event marked the debut of an aircraft poised to become an icon in the skies. The A60 RG, the pinnacle of Junkers portfolio, captivated attendees with its sleek duralumin exterior and cutting-edge technology.

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Aviation News

MAY 13, 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities for ground handling at theIATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC)which opened in Nairobi today hosted by Kenya.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

The FAA announced an immediate policy change that allows experienced pilots to operate multiple experimental aircraft with less documentation and procedures. Effective immediately, pilots who hold three Authorized Experimental Aircraft (AEA) authorizations in high-performance piston aircraft can operate additional experimental aircraft by completing only aircraft-specific ground and flight training, without the previously required practical test.

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Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2025

Spirit Airlines has announced new upgrades aimed at enhancing the onboard experience and loyalty benefits for its passengers. These include the introduction of extra-legroom seating and a revamped Free Spirit loyalty program, set to roll out across its network next month.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 13, 2025

Southwest Airlines has just made an interesting regulatory request, which is causing some people to wonder whether the airline is planning a significant international expansion. However, theres likely a boring explanation. Southwest requests approval for international expansion @IshrionA flags how Southwest has just filed with the Department of Transportation (DOT), requesting permission to operate service to any country that is part of the Open Skies agreement with the United States.

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Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has set up an emergency task force to address telecommunications issues at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The task force comprises Verizon and L3Harris executive experts and is working to add three new telecommunications connections between New York and Philadelphia to ensure redundancy.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 13, 2025

Spirit Airlines has just unveiled what its calling its next major guest experience enhancement. However, the whole thing just gives me very strong rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic vibes. Spirit Airlines changes a bunch of stuff, again Spirit has today announced changes to both its onboard product and Free Spirit loyalty program, as part of an effort to elevate the guest experience.

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Plane and Pilot

MAY 13, 2025

The mid-1950s saw a flurry of complex piston singles emerge from factories across the US. Cessna introduced the 182RG and 210, Piper introduced the Comanche and Mooney did the same with their M20 series. But among them, only one – Beechcrafts Bonanzasaw extensive use in militaries around the world and evolved into a robust military trainer. And todays examplea 1956 Beechcraft G35 Bonanza – is available on Aircraft For Sale for $67,500.

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Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2025

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) experienced an equipment outage that caused significant flight disruptions, leading to hundreds of flight delays in recent days. The delays have caused significant disruptions for passengers, leaving many stranded either at the airport or onboard aircraft. According to FlightAware.com, the airport suffered a total of 675 flight delays originating from ATL on May 11, 2025.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

The weather was gray and low that morning several years agoexactly what I wanted. A thick, honest layer of Texas IMC was parked over the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and I was finally ready to take it on. My instrument ticket was still warm in my pocket, and I filed for a simple out and back: KGPM to KACT and home again, with a touch-and-go in Waco.

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Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2025

Hawaii's largest air travel hub, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), offers stunning views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and Oahu's southern coastline. With four runways, including one built on a reef, the airport offers a range of stores, restaurants, bars, and business facilities on site. A total of 9,689,113 visitors arrived at Honolulu International Airport in 2024, a bump up from 2023.

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World Airline News

MAY 13, 2025

New United Polaris Studio suites are 25% larger than United Polaris with privacy doors, extra ottoman for companions, 27-inch screens, luxury skincare amenities and exclusive caviar and wine pairing New Boeing 787-9s with the United Elevated interior get a nose-to-tail transformation with the highest number of total premium seats in United’s fleet, new United Polaris Studio suites, new United Polaris suites, updated United Premium Plus seats with privacy dividers and wireless charging, an

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Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

With over 400,000 licensed commercial drone pilots in the country, competition can be fierce. This is especially true in heavily populated areas where clients, such as real estate agents, probably already have a go-to pilot. The good news is that there is still plenty of work out there if you know where to look. While going after clients who already have a preferred pilot can be tough, there are other options available for pilots, especially new drone pilots, to capture lucrative contracts.

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Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2025

For travelers flying out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one question that often arises is: where exactly can you fly on American Airlines' Boeing 737 MAX 8? This ultra-efficient, next-generation aircraft has become an essential part of American Airlines' fleet. Understanding its destinations from LAX is more than just trivia; it can help frequent fliers and aviation enthusiasts alike understand capacity trends, route strategy, and even travel comfort expectations.

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AOPA

MAY 13, 2025

The AOPA Foundation is awarding $2.2 million in scholarships—the largest amount in the foundation’s history—to nearly 400 recipients out of more than 6,800 who applied.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 13, 2025

Satcom provider Viasat has announced that JetXP, its new business aviation connectivity service, has been selected by more than 400 customers since becoming commercially available at the end of last year. The product features support from its distribution partners Collins Aerospace, Gogo (Satcom Direct) and Honeywell. The service also introduced a range of premium benefits, such as uncapped speeds, increased network prioritisation and expanded capacity.

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