Aerotime
MAY 4, 2025
Travelers flying with easyJet through Gatwick Airport (LGW) in May and June should prepare for severe flight disruptions. Refueling staff and ground workers are planning coordinated strike actions that could impact over 70% of the airlines daily operations from the airport. easyJet operates more than half of all departures from Gatwick, making it the largest airline at the UKs second-busiest airport.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
Westjet, Canada's second-largest airline, has recently shelved several routes between Canada and the United States, presumably due to weakened demand between the two countries. This surprise cancellation of its new route between Vancouver and Austin is part of a broader network shake-up, which has also seen four other routes temporarily suspended during the busy Northern Hemisphere summer season.
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Aerotime
MAY 4, 2025
United Airlines has decided to cut around 35 daily round-trip flights from its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hub. The move comes in response to severe air traffic control staffing shortages and the recent ATC equipment failures. According to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirbys letter, critical technology used by FAA air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport has repeatedly failed, leading to widespread disruptions.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
Amid extensive production issues and continued delays involved in the Boeing 737 program, Spirit AeroSystems , a key supplier of aerostructures to the Seattle-based manufacturer, has decided that it will temporarily lay off workers on its production line. The company has insisted that the move is a short-term measure.
Aerotime
MAY 4, 2025
Airports are more than just places where aircraft take off and land. They can also have crucial importance way beyond their own obvious remits. For instance, European airports contribute 851 billion to the economy and create 14 million jobs, according to the Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE). But some, once full of promise, now stand closed and abandoned.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
The Boeing 737 MAX is an update to the 737NG. It was built as an answer to the Airbus A320neo , spurred by high demand for a refreshed 737, including a massive order by American Airlines for 100 of the type before it was even announced. The A320neo is essentially a standard A320 family aircraft with Sharklets as standard and new engines, so Boeing largely did the same.
Aerotime
MAY 4, 2025
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, has warned of the cancelation of around 100 scheduled passenger flights due to an industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) at Helsinki Airport (HEL). A four-hour strike is set to take place on May 5, 2025, with the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) confirming that the industrial action will occur in shifts throughout the day.
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One Mile at a Time
MAY 4, 2025
Hello from the United States, as Ive completed my quick Aer Lingus & Iberia A321XLR adventure. On the way out, I flew Aer Lingus Airbus A321XLR business class , which Ive already covered. Then for the return, I flew Iberias Airbus A321XLR business class on the eight hour flight from Madrid (MAD) to Washington (IAD), which Ill be talking about in this post.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
Germany's flag carrier, Lufthansa , is one of the largest airlines in Europe. With a diverse fleet and a network that stretches to most corners of the globe, an iconic aircraft in it's fleet is the Boeing 747 , which remains a backbone for Lufthansa's long-haul operations. When does Lufthansa plan to retire the Queen of the Skies and utilize newer aircraft capabilities and technologies?
One Mile at a Time
MAY 4, 2025
In recent months, weve seen Airbus newest narrow body plane, the A321XLR, enter service. Airlines have ordered hundreds of these planes, and many industry executives view the aircraft as being a game changer. I wanted to put the A321XLR to the test in terms of passenger experience, so I recently took a quick trip to try this jet on the two airlines operating it so far I flew to Europe in Aer Lingus A321XLR business class , and returned to the United States in Iberias A321XLR business class.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
If you ever take a long-haul flight, you'll almost always find yourself on an Airbus A330 , Airbus A350 , Boeing 777 , or Boeing 787. Occasionally, you might also end up on a Boeing 767 , particularly if you're flying a US airline. However, there are some companies that like to buck the trend, and won't just fly the aircraft that everyone else is using.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 4, 2025
Qatar Airways is attacking airline startup Riyadh Air in its newest ad campaign, essentially accusing the airline of being a copycat. This is sort of subtle, but also not at all. Apparently this is also the first of many ads on this topic. Qatar Airways calls Riyadh Air copycat airline in new ad Qatar Airways has today released the first of a series of ads.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
Why do some airlines call themselves "airlines" (or "air lines") while others call themselves "airways," and still others call themselves "air"? To some degree, the names reflect different ways of conceptualizing the revolutionary new mode of travel in the skies. At the end of the day, what an airline calls itself is mostly a marketing decision, and these names don't actually differentiate airline business models or services.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 4, 2025
A traveler is angry at Air Canada Aeroplan, because her Air India business class seat was broken on an award ticket, among other things. Is there merit to this complaint, or is the frustration misdirected? Traveler angry at Aeroplan over schedule change, broken seat Twitter/X user @MittalDevika tagged me in a complaint she has about a recent Air Canada Aeroplan award redemption, for travel in Air India business class from Tokyo to Delhi.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
Crash pads for pilots, flight attendants , and flight engineers are popular in the United States for catching some sleep before a duty. They are a lifeline for commuting crew or those whose base is not their home city, which is often the case for airline employees. Crash pads are very unique to the crew and can often be found by word of mouth or referral.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 4, 2025
PRESS RELEASE American Airpower Museum will kick off summer 2025 with a Legends of Airpower Weekend by flying its warbirds in the “Four Leaf” Jones Beach Air Show , on Memorial day weekend, May 24 and 25, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Honoring the museums 25th anniversary year, AAM will carry this theme with local events throughout the summer and fall.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
In August 2022, Malaysia Airlines announced that it would be acquiring 20 new Airbus A330-900, better known as the A330neo. Two years later, on December 19, 2024, the airline received its first aircraft of this type, registration 9M-MNG, on which Simple Flying had the opportunity to fly in business class. The airline selected the route from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Melbourne, Australia, as the next day's inaugural route.
AV Web
MAY 4, 2025
United Airlines is calling on the FAA to issue slots at Newark Liberty Airport to control access at a time when it’s unable to handle the traffic it is generating. In a statement, United CEO Scott Kirby suggested it as a way to restore order at Newark, which has seen hundreds of delays and cancellations over the last week as a combination of technical issues and an unofficial walkout of 20 percent of controllers boiled over into a full-blown crisis.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
The United Kingdom's Rolls-Royce and the United States' GE Aerospace (formerly General Electric) are currently the only two companies making engines for modern widebody commercial aircraft. Pratt & Whitney has the ability to make engines for widebody aircraft, and its engines power various older aircraft. However, Pratt & Whitney has stepped back from making widebody engines and is focusing on narrowbody engines.
Aviation News
MAY 4, 2025
Picture show the historic aircraft among crops just off Lower Wall Road in West Hythe, United Kingdom. G-BMSB, a Supermarine Spitfire IXT, suffered a forced.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
Ticket prices depend on many factors, such as season, destination, and the chosen carrier. However, the place from which we begin our journeys also plays a significant role in terms of costs. In the United States , the differences in ticket prices between some airports can go as high as a few hundred dollars per ticket, especially for domestic flights.
AV Web
MAY 4, 2025
I had some first-hand experience with the recent craziness involving Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR). Living just a half hour away, I have grown familiar with travel to and from EWR, and most of my airline experience has been positive. I have marveled at the fact that I can pack up my bags, drive to the airport, and then find myself emerging from the cabin door on the other side of the planet.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
One way to tell Boeing 737 family aircraft from their Airbus A320 family counterparts is that 737s have a distinctive flat-bottomed engine. But why? The Boeing 737 was designed at a time when engines were smaller and aircraft still needed to serve airports with relatively short runways and sometimes limited terminal infrastructure. Boeing also leveraged its older 727 design.
Aviation News
MAY 4, 2025
Fort Worth, Texas (May 4, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that the Chicago Police Department has accepted the.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
Earlier today, scheduling data provided to Simple Flying by aviation analytics firm Cirium indicated that United Airlines had elected to remove several flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX) from its flight schedules. These service cancellations are all taking place during the winter months, with the carrier set to reduce operating frequencies on this route significantly during traditionally profitable months.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 4, 2025
PRESS RELEASE The Yorkshire Air Museum will commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 8th with a series of meaningful and celebratory events held on the historic grounds of the former RAF Elvington airbase. Once home to Halifax bombers flying vital missions over Europe from 1943 until the end of the Second World War, the site will honor this milestone with a memorial service and a special wartime-themed weekend titled “Well Meet Again,” featuring reenactments, vintage display
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
About an hour's drive from Fresno, California, is Yosemite National Park. Located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Yosemite is recognized globally, featuring incredible cliffs, waterfalls, and enough giant sequoia trees that you'll end up feeling like an ant. Almost 95% of the park is designated as wilderness, meaning that this is one of the few places on Earth where you can visualize what the world was like before humans arrived.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 4, 2025
On this day in aviation history, May 4, 1950, the Northrop YRB-49A prototype took to the skies for the first time. This aircraft was a proposed reconnaissance variant of the YB-49 heavy bomber, which had first flown in 1947. The YB-49 featured a radical flying wing design conceived by visionary aeronautical engineer Jack Northrop. Although Northrops early flying wing designs encountered numerous challengesranging from engine reliability issues to aerodynamic instabilitiesthey served as vital tes
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
American Airlines is expanding its domestic route network from New York LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) by adding four new corridors. The move comes as the carrier seeks to strengthen its position against competitors operating out of New York. Notably, some of the routes are returning after a two-year hiatus.
AV Web
MAY 4, 2025
Two men in Birchwood, Alaska, are hoping to revive production of the Helio Courier, a highly regarded STOL bushplane that was built for about 20 years ending in 1974. The duo, identified only as Abe and Lucas, acquired the type certificate and thousands of hand drawn plans and are applying modern construction techniques, including 3D manufacturing, to the ambitious goal of displaying a new Helio Courier prototype at the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering later this month.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
In the May 1st Frontier Airlines earnings call, airline executives shared plans to return to profitability by capacity cuts on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday through mid-November to reduce unprofitable flying. Frontier Airlines had a first-quarter 2025 net loss of $43 million, or $0.19 per share. However, Frontier Airlines was able to claim a record 107 available seat miles (ASMs) per gallon during the first quarter, showing leading fuel efficiency.
AV Web
MAY 4, 2025
About three-quarters of respondents guess about the cause of crashes at least sometimes. The post Last Week’s Poll Results: Lots Of Crash Speculation appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
As part of its Q1 results presentation, Icelandair has confirmed that it will end twin-aisle jet passenger operations by 2029, with its last Boeing 767-300ER exiting the fleet within the next decade. The Icelandic carrier currently has three passenger 767-300ERs, and one converted 767-300ER freighter.
The Aviationist
MAY 4, 2025
Nearly all IAF aircraft types were used during the highway operation, while Pakistan is similarly conducting a series of drills in a show of force. On May 2, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted touch-and-go operations on a 3.5-kilometer stretch of the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district. The exercise featured various frontline […] The post Indian Air Force Fighters Operate from Highway Amid Mounting Tensions with Pakistan appeared first on The Aviationist
Aerotime
MAY 4, 2025
A ballistic missile launched by Yemens Iran-aligned Houthi rebels struck near Israels Ben-Gurion International Airport (TLV). The incident caused widespread panic, a temporary suspension of air traffic, and the cancellation of dozens of flights. The missile attack happened on the morning of May 4, 2025. It landed near a road close to Terminal 3, sending a large plume of smoke into the air.
The Aviationist
MAY 4, 2025
The USMC identified L3Harris modular Red Wolf family of launched effects as the munition at the center of the Long Range Attack Missile program. The U.S. Marine Corps has identified as the L3Harris Red Wolf the mystery missile which was test-fired off an AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter in Nov. 2024 as part of a Long-Range […] The post Unknown AH-1Z Long-Range Precision Fire Weapon Identified as L3Harris Red Wolf appeared first on The Aviationist.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 4, 2025
On Sunday morning, a missile struck near Tel Avivs Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV). Will this have longer term implications for air service to the country? Houthi missile strikes near Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport On the morning of Sunday, May 4, 2025, a missile launched from Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthis struck near Tel Avivs Ben Gurion International Airport.
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