One Mile at a Time
MAY 3, 2025
Talk about impressive airmanship Plane loses engine, lands on California golf course At around 1PM local time on Friday, May 2, 2025, a Cessna 172 made an unbelievably impressive emergency landing in Southern California. There were three people onboard, and the pilot had reported engine issues. While the plan was to land at Santa Monica Airport, the plane couldnt quite make it.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 3, 2025
On this day in aviation history, May 3, 1976, Pan American World Airways set a new world speed record for circumnavigating the globe. The record-setting flight was completed by a Boeing 747SP-21 named Clipper Liberty Bell (tail number N533PA), which departed from JFK International Airport in New York with 98 passengers on board. Pan Americans Boeing 747SP, Clipper Liberty Bell, N533PA.
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Plane and Pilot
MAY 3, 2025
Airplanes like the Piper Cherokee probably dont get their due. Average. Bland. Ho-hum. Fantasies revolve around high-profile aircraftthe P-51s, SR-71s, and DC-3s of the world. We love the iconic, buy shirts emblazoned with their profiles, and for good reason. For many, aviation is largely aspirational, and if thats so you might as well make the aspiration big.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
Heart Aerospace, the hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer, is relocating its corporate headquarters from Gothenburg, Sweden, to Los Angeles, California. This move is part of the companys strategy to enhance its hybrid-electric aircraft development efforts in the United States.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 3, 2025
The First Flight Society proudly announces that William P. Lear, renowned American inventor and aviation pioneer, has been selected as the 2025 Honoree for induction into the Dr. Paul E. Garber First Flight Shrine. The shrine is housed within the Museum and Visitors Center at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
Emirates expects to receive its long-awaited Boeing 777X widebody aircraft by the end of 2026, the airlines chairman and chief executive officer, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, said during a media roundtable at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. The news comes despite the airline expressing doubts earlier this year about receiving the 777X by 2026.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 3, 2025
“If you build it, they will come.” This quote, adapted from the classic 1989 baseball film Field of Dreams , has inspired and driven countless passion projects for those aspiring to achieve success. Growing up, I heard this quote often from both my father and the folks at the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo, New York. You see, Field of Dreams is not only a movie, it is also a train of thought, a belief system if you will.
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One Mile at a Time
MAY 3, 2025
Just over three months ago, we saw a tragic accident at Washington National Airport (DCA), where a Black Hawk helicopter crashed into an American Eagle CRJ-700, claiming 67 lives. This week, weve seen yet another close call at the airport, as a Black Hawk helicopter went off course near the airport, causing two planes to go around. The complete lack of regard for the safety of civilians among some in the military is mind-boggling, and there need to be consequences.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
Denver International Airport has continued to report record-breaking passenger volumes, and it has just reached another milestone as it works to accommodate 100 million passengers in the next few decades. The airport opened four new restaurants on the facility's Concourse A, giving travelers more dining options as they wait for their flight or first arrive in the Mile High City.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 3, 2025
By Kevin Wilkins In a remarkable series of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) dives on April 19 and 20, 2025, NOAA Ocean Exploration and partners aboard the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer explored the wreck of the USS Yorktown (CV-5), resting more than three miles beneath the Pacific Ocean near Midway Atoll. These non-invasive dives marked the first detailed survey of the aircraft carrier’s hangar deck, yielding new insights into one of the most pivotal warships of World War II.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
American Airlines has filed planned capacity growth cuts on several routes originating in Chicago, Illinois, the United States, including removing up to 13 weekly flights to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, the United States, in August.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 3, 2025
In the United States, air traffic control is a bit of a problem, with outdated infrastructure, and a shortage of air traffic controllers. Not only does this impact flight operations, but its unfair to those existing controllers, who have a much bigger workload than they should. These factors also impact the industrys safety margins. Newark International Airport (EWR) is one of the major airports that has most consistently been impacted by these air traffic control shortcomings, leading to operat
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
In a leaked internal memo, flight attendants at American Airlines expressed their dissatisfaction with their employer and the carriers poor financial performance - particularly as compared to rival airlines. The memo, sent out by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), wants to hold the airlines leadership to the same performance standards as its flight attendants.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 3, 2025
Several months ago, I wrote about how American Airlines was reportedly having an issue , whereby flight attendants were leaving passengers on aircraft at the end of flights. As it turns out, United Airlines is having a similar problem. Passengers being left on United flights after landing PYOK flags a memo that was sent to United flight attendants by their union, AFA-CWA.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
In 2023, Delta Air Lines resumed its scheduled services between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) in Havana after a three-year suspension which resulted from the pandemic. The daily service links the Florida metropolis to the capital of Cuba, allowing large Cuban communities to benefit from frequent flights.
Pilots Who Ask Why
MAY 3, 2025
Landing a helicopter safely doesnt just mean a smooth and accurately flown approach – it also means having a full understanding of the landing area around you The goal here is to have a mental picture of the landing site that is as close as possible to the actual […] The post Dont Let These 8 Helicopter Landing Site Threats Surprise You first appeared on Pilots Who Ask Why.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
JetBlue Airways' partnership ambitions might be crushed by its pilot union. The group has spoken out against a potential deal between JetBlue and United Airlines , claiming the company cannot launch the partnership under its contract with its pilots. While little is known about the partnership at this time, JetBlue has claimed it will follow any applicable provisions in its labor contracts.
The Aviationist
MAY 3, 2025
Misawa Airport, currently hosting B-1B Lancers on a Bomber Task Force deployment, was forced to close for 90 minutes following an emergency landing. Officials from Misawa citys administration, as well as from the wider Aomori Prefecture, have called on leadership at Misawa Air Base and the government to institute new measures to prevent such incidents […] The post Local Officials Protest After U.S.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
Just a few days after news broke that American Airlines would be filing suit against JetBlue on account of their failed attempt at establishing a Northeast Alliance , the airline was reported at the end of the day on Friday to be filing a lawsuit against Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD). The first lawsuit related to the amount of time the airline had invested in the development of increased collaboration with JetBlue, especially in regions where the carrier was looking to grow its pres
Flying Magazine
MAY 3, 2025
Former FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker in September reiterated a long-standing agency commitment: Two pilots must always be on the flight deck during routine commercial flight operations. But that hasnt stopped companies from developing technology designed to reduce or even eliminate crewsand airlines and pilots are divided on whether that will compromise safety.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
Despite a domestic slowdown, Delta Air Lines is once again expanding its route network. The Atlanta-based airline has announced plenty of new routes that will launch this fall and winter. The expansion is focused on key markets like Orlando, Austin, and New York, in all of which Delta faces intense competition from other carriers.
AV Web
MAY 3, 2025
Reuters is reporting that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is calling for more restrictions on Army helicopter operations at Reagan National Airport after two airliners were ordered to go around last Thursday to keep separation from a Blackhawk enroute to the Pentagon. “No more helicopter rides for VIPs or unnecessary training in a congested DCA airspace full of civilians.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
On the evening of Tuesday, April 29, 2025, a total of three travelers were stopped at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) after attempting to pass through customs with a total of 155.7kg of khat. Khat, also known as 'norpseudoephedrine', or 'bushman's tea', is a natural amphetamine. The possession, sale and purchase of fresh khat is illegal in Germany, per the Narcotics Act.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 3, 2025
PRESS RELEASE The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia , the largest World War II flying museum in Georgia and one of the largest in the Southeast, will host a special screening of Crosswinds: The Courageous Life of Cornelia Fort , a new documentary celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of pioneering aviator Cornelia Fort. The event marks one of two regional screenings scheduled for 2025.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
On May 1, 2025, two airliners were forced to abort landings at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), after a US Army Black Hawk helicopter entered their approach path. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are already investigating this incident.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 3, 2025
Im sympathetic to the unique challenges that solo female travelers have, though Im not sure what exactly to make of this complaint A Hyatt Regency guests smoking confrontation Twitter/X user @bretonlane tagged me in a complaint she has about a recent Hyatt stay (so I assume she is looking for people to amplify her story, and/or share their take). Heres her series of social media posts: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach: I was a 41-year-old woman traveling alone.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
The latest survivor census maintained by the enthusiast site MustangsMustangs pegs overall numbers at 311 complete airframes. Of these, 29 are in long-term storage, 54 are in active restoration hangars, 159 are still airworthy, 66 are on static museum displays, and nine are difficult to categorize with public information. The list receives weekly serial-number updates from owners, insurers, registrars, and the public.
The Aviationist
MAY 3, 2025
The A7M Reppu (Strong Gale) was conceived to succeed the legendary A6M Zero, but it never flew. Reports from Japan, quoting defense officials in deep background, have said the countrys MoD (Ministry of Defense) is considering designating its sixth-generation fighter being developed under the collaborative GCAP (Global Combat Air Program) as Reppu (Strong Wind/Gale), after […] The post Japan Considering Naming its GCAP Fighter After the WW2-Era A7M Reppu: Reports appeared first on The Aviat
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
Despite its fall from popularity, the flying boat was once a common sight in naval harbors all over the world. Perhaps none more famous than the PBY Catalina of Americas Consolidated Vultee, of which over 3,300 examples were eventually built. The Cat wasnt the only act though, the Royal Air Force (RAF) had their Short Sunderland to patrol the English Channel, and the Royal Netherlands Navy flew Dornier seaplanes with allies in the Pacific.
The Aviationist
MAY 3, 2025
While wear, tear and environmental impacts on the cockpits canopy glass don’t affect airworthiness, it impacts the aircrafts low observable and stealth features. U.S. Air Force F-35As of the 388th Fighter Wing (FW) at Hill AFB (Air Force Base) received new, more durable canopies. According to images and information released on the DVIDS network on […] The post Hill AFBs F-35As Receive Improved Canopies to Reduce Need for Field Repairs appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
British Airways is one of the largest airlines in Europe, carrying millions of passengers across the world from its hub at London Heathrow Airport. The carrier offers a robust global network, linking distant destinations to London and carrying transit passengers fare beyond Europe. But which British Airways routes are the longest?
One Mile at a Time
MAY 3, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I took a quick trip to Europe this week to check out the two current Airbus A321XLR operators (Aer Lingus and Iberia), and then spent the rest of the week visiting my parents, before returning back home. On the points & travel front, this week we learned about a planned partnership between JetBlue and United, American took delivery of its first premium Boeing 787, Oman Air cut its workforce by nearly 25%, Beond Airlines announced a huge expans
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
Beginning on May 1, Air Canada has restarted the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) route to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Aircraft are scheduled to fly twice daily, leaving Cleveland at 15:55 and 20:10. Return flights will leave Toronto for Cleveland at 14:05 and 18:20. According to Cleveland.com , the airline plans to add a third flight to the route, starting in June.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
Welcome to the era of Allegris. This is a new long-haul experience being rolled out by German flag carrier Lufthansa , with all-new seats in Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class, and First Class. It's the business class that is getting the most amount of attention, as Lufthansa will transition from an uncompetitive six or seven-abreast business class to direct aisle access, and some seats feature doors.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
JetBlue recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its first flight in February 2000, and marked the occasion by applying a unique paint scheme to one of its Airbus A321s. The carrier is no stranger to special liveries , but this one was extra-special as it was dedicated to the airlines crew members who helped it reach this milestone.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
MontralTrudeau International Airport has just received another connection to Europe. Long-haul, low-cost carrier French bee just launched nonstop services between the Quebec city and Paris Orly Airport. The new service will run several times per week, and is one of several North American destinations for the French budget carrier.
Simple Flying
MAY 3, 2025
Sprawled on a canvas bunk less than an arms length from a weapons-release switch, the pilots of the B-2 Spirit do their best to get shut eye in the confines of their billion-dollar stealth bombers bunk. The mighty Northrop Grumman flying wing is among the smaller bombers of the US Air Force s Global Strike Command, but conducts extremely prolonged mission sorties.
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