Aerotime

MAY 25, 2025

A Luxembourg Air Rescue (LAR) Airbus Helicopters H145 D-3 sustained substantial damage on May 23, 2025, following a hard landing near Nothum, in the northwest of Luxembourg. The incident occurred at the end of a mission responding to a traffic accident on the N27 road near Lac de la Haute-Sre. The helicopter, bearing registration LX-HLP and operating under the callsign Air Rescue 2, had been dispatched from Ettelbruck Hospital Helipad (ELET) to provide emergency medical assistance following a re

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Pilot 274

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

On most days, All Nippon Airways (ANA) Flight 114 is a relatively unremarkable, extremely boring nonstop service. Taking north of 12 hours most days, this nonstop flight connects the Japanese legacy carrier's principal hub at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) with George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, a facility that serves as a major hub for the SkyTeam alliance.

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Airline Airlines 122

Aerotime

MAY 25, 2025

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 23, 2025, that it has reached an agreement with Boeing, avoiding criminal prosecution relating to two fatal crashes involving its 737 MAX aircraft in 2018 and 2019. Under the non-prosecution agreement (NPA), Boeing admitted to conspiring to obstruct and impede the lawful operation of the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) Aircraft Evaluation Group.

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Airline Airlines 278

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) experienced more than 300 delays over the Memorial Day weekend, as the unofficial summer air travel season began in full swing. According to flight tracking data, disruptions started as early as Friday, with Saturday seeing the highest number of delays.

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Airline Airlines 114

One Mile at a Time

MAY 25, 2025

An OMAAT reader sent me an interesting post he saw on Threads, and asked for my take. I think this is worth discussing, because the persons claim might be sort of true, but not for the reason he thinks. Traveler accuses Emirates of flying old planes to Africa A Nigerian fashion designer named Ugo Mozie took to Threads , posting a video from his business class seat on an Emirates 777.

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Jet Airline Airlines 110

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

Qantas, the flag carrier of Australia, is investing in an extensive fleet renewal program, which has seen the entry of the Airbus A220-300 under the QantasLink brand. This move was primarily to replace its aging Boeing 717 fleet, which is now retired. Qantas is starting to receive its first A220 in December 2023, and now has six in service, with a further 23 more on order.

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Airline Airlines 109

One Mile at a Time

MAY 25, 2025

A recent transpacific All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight was a bit more eventful than most passengers were probably hoping for, after a diversion became necessary Tokyo to Houston flight diverts to Seattle after chaos This incident happened on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and involves ANA flight NH14, scheduled to operate from Tokyo (HND) to Houston (IAH). The 6,677-mile flight was operated by a Boeing 787-9 with the registration code JA934A , and typically takes somewhere around 11-12 hours.

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Drag Airline Airlines 96

One Mile at a Time

MAY 25, 2025

Its really unfortunate to see Britney Spears continued mental health struggles, even as she has been freed from her conservatorship. Britney Spears causes commotion on JSX flight to LAX On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Britney Spears flew on JSX from Cabo San Lucas (SJD) to Los Angeles (LAX). For those not familiar, JSX is a public charter airline, essentially operating comfortably configured regional jets with just 30 seats.

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Airplanes Jet Airline Airlines 108

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

Denver International Airport is the newest major airport in the United States of America. The hub, which is the third-busiest airport in America, opened to the public in 1995, replacing Stapleton Airport. With an existing international airport already operating, many wondered why Denver opted to build a brand-new facility, especially one so far from the city.

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Airline Airlines 103

One Mile at a Time

MAY 25, 2025

Yesterday I saw a picture of what might just be the coolest-looking jet ever, and it sent me down a bit of a rabbit hole Equatorial Guinea has an eye-catching Boeing 777 The government of Equatorial Guinea has a Boeing 777-200LR that it uses for government transport, and it has to be one of the coolest-looking liveries Ive ever seen. Perhaps not coincidentally, the exterior of the jet makes no mention of the owner or the association with the government. 2025/5/4 NRT/RJAA Equatorial Guinea Govern

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Jet Airline Airlines 94

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

The Texas air travel market is undeniably one of the largest and most important in the country. The state is one of the most populous in the United States, and it is geographically broad, meaning that air travel is almost always the only efficient way to get around. Furthermore, as a state experiencing rapid economic growth driven by a strong energy sector, the state is also home to a strong business travel market as well.

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Airline Airlines 113

One Mile at a Time

MAY 25, 2025

For the second segment of my Le Premier in the new La Premiere adventure , I flew Aviancas Boeing 787-8 business class on the 9hr35min flight from Bogota (BOG) to Paris (CDG). In 2024, Avianca rebranded its business class experience as Insignia, and suggested it was an upgraded product. Unfortunately that didnt really match my experience. Its not that the flight was terrible, but rather, I just found it to be utterly forgettable.

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Runway Approach Descent Airline 78

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

A warning regarding a potential measles exposure at Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearby area has been issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The Quality Inn and Suites at Denver International was also confirmed to be a location where the individual with measles passed through public spaces.

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Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 25, 2025

I opened up a post on the Pilot's Place forum that listed a Saturday lunch meet at the Cambridge Airport- KCGE. I havent seen fellow aviator Ron (Capn Ron) in over ten years and I also had the chance to meet Tom (TomJ) for the first time. I set up a couple of cameras and then got the fan turning so I could build some heat in the oil prior to taxi. Once well into the yellow I released the brakes and headed for runway three-two.

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Pilot Knot Runway Approach 77

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

Qatar Airways is consistently ranked as one of the top airlines in the world. Of its 230 aircraft in service, 203 are widebody aircraft, meaning that it operates one of the largest widebody fleets on earth. Located in the Middle East, Qatar is centrally located and has one of the most expansive long-haul networks in the world from its base at Doha Hamad International Airport.

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Airline Airlines 110

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 25, 2025

On this day in aviation history, 72 years agoMay 25, 1953the North American F-100 Super Sabre took to the skies for the first time. The maiden flight was conducted by North American Aviations chief test pilot, George S. Welch, at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Welch was already a decorated aviator by that time, having famously been one of the few American pilots able to get airborne during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

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Ceiling Thrust Cockpit Pilot 67

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

Aircraft tail strikes arent usually anything to report about. Neither are go arounds. When a tail strike takes place during a go around, it also might not be too newsworthy - but since it was caught on video, we thought we would take a look at what happened!

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Tail Airline Airlines 102

WayMan

MAY 25, 2025

Ever looked out the window before takeoff and wondered what exactly goes into making that aircraft stay in the air? While commercial airliners are made up of millions of individual components, the foundation of every airplanewhether a Boeing jet or a training aircraft like a Cessna 172 starts with the same key parts. For anyone training to become a pilot or aviation technician, understanding the anatomy of an aircraft is one of the first essential steps.

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Lift Thrust Tail Horizontal Stabilizer 52

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

On May 24, 2025, a brush fire ignited near a residential area close to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Authorities, according to a report by Gulf Coast News Now , believe it may have been sparked by a lightning strike, with dry grass and windy conditions contributing to its rapid spread. The incident comes just a week after a similar fire occurred at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), Florida.

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Airline Airlines 101

AV Web

MAY 25, 2025

Grassy and warm fly-ins are a luxury that I bet Qatar does not have. I could be wrong about that, though, because Qatar may have many expensively maintained turf runways, considering that it has enough spare cash to give away a big giant “Dumbo” of a jet that some people say is worth four hundred million simoleons. “There is no such thing as a free jet,” said Jeff, an old airline pilot buddy who was my plus one at today’s springtime airplane show-off and BBQ eating

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Jet Pilot Airplanes Runway 50

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

Rarely does an airline give industry observers a look into its most-searched destinations, as Delta Air Lines just did. Often, this kind of information is kept secret by carriers, who are looking to use this knowledge to help optimize their route networks. Legacy carriers like Delta Air Lines directly compete for customers on many of their busiest routes, and this kind of information can give us some hints as to what kind of destinations passengers are most looking to travel to with a specific c

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Airline Airlines 102

AV Web

MAY 25, 2025

UAVs arent going away any time soon and that means GA ops need to adapt to an environment with increasing low-level drone traffic and the risks that tag along. A company that has a finger on the pulse of everything UAV techuAvionixhas been developing multiple layers of traffic safety backstop for UAVs, but for aircraft not equipped with ADS-B Out, the risk of collision could be higher.

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Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is a medium-hub commercial category airport located three miles northwest of downtown Burbank, serving Burbank, Hollywood, and the northern Greater Los Angeles area. With its proximity to many tourist attractions, including Universal Studios Hollywood, Griffith Park, and Downtown Los Angeles, major US carriers operate regularly scheduled flights to and from Burbank.

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Airline Airlines 102

AV Web

MAY 25, 2025

The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association’s (COPA’s) board of directors is proposing the name of the organization be changed to Aviators Canada Association which it believes will be truncated to Aviators Canada in normal communications. Whether the name will be changed will be up for discussion at COPA’s annual general meeting in Vernon, B.C. on June 21.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control General Aviation 44

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

WestJet was recently prompted to cut back nine of its routes into the USA. The airline will redeploy its aircraft within Canada as a direct result of trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa. The carrier has announced four new routes that connect the East and West Coasts of Canada.

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Airline Airlines 105

The Aviationist

MAY 25, 2025

After the initial IOT&E testing, the MH-139A Grey Wolf took part for the first time in the exercise focused on the safe and secure transport of nuclear weapons and materials. The U.S. Air Forces new MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter recently participated for the first time in the Nuclear Convoy Course (NCC), a crucial weeklong exercise […] The post USAFs MH-139A Grey Wolf Participates in First Nuclear Convoy Course appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

Dust storms are a weather phenomenon involving huge clouds of dust particles. They are most commonly found in dry, arid regions of the world, such as North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. In the US, most dust storms occur in the Southwest.

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Weather 89

Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 25, 2025

Choosing the best trainer aircraft is not just about comfortit shapes how quickly and safely a student learns to fly. The right aircraft builds confidence, sharpens skills, and creates a smooth learning curve. At Leopard Aviation , we carefully select every plane in our fleet to meet these high standards. From forgiving handling to advanced avionics, our aircraft give students the tools they need to succeed.

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Stability Pilot Visual Flight Rules Approach 52

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

This past winter, Delta Air Lines decided to take a chance by significantly expanding connectivity at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). The airline launched a new nonstop service from its hub at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to the Arkansas facility, a flight that gives customers from this region of Arkansas more access to the West Coast than ever.

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Airline Airlines Jet 102

The Aviationist

MAY 25, 2025

Typhoons from the RAF 29 Squadron and all Italian Air Forces units worked together to compare, develop and achieve a Hot Refueling capability. The Italian Air Force has recently announced that its F-2000 Typhoon units trained together with Typhoons from the Royal Air Forces 29 Squadron, based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, to test a […] The post Italian and British Typhoons Train Together for Hot Refueling Operations appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

The best-known airlines in the United States are typically scheduled passenger carriers like Delta Air Lines or United Airlines. These carriers all operate flights for passengers, and, as a result, they tend to operate newer, sleek, comfortable aircraft. The oldest jets in commercial service today are typically flown by cargo airlines.

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Cargo Jet Airline Airlines 94

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 25, 2025

On May 13, 2025, a recently retired AV-8B Harrier II+ has officially joined the collection at the Fort Worth Aviation Museum (FWAM), landing in style and ready to inspire future generations of aviators and engineers. The aircraft arrived following a coordinated effort between the AV-8B Weapons Systems Program Office (PMA-257), Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Aircraft Group 14, and Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231.

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Pilot Jet 57

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

The Airbus A350 is the latest flagship widebody aircraft to be developed by the European manufacturer, and it has had a major impact on the market due to its game-changing combination of range and fuel efficiency. The jet, which features a ten-abreast seating configuration, offers high-capacity, long-range performance for airlines , making it ideal for the routes that carriers have been looking to operate in the years following the pandemic.

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Jet Airline Airlines 85

AV Web

MAY 25, 2025

The Air Force has given a lift to an audacious program to build the world’s biggest airplane. USAF reasons that an airplane big enough to carry wind turbine blades and land on gravel runways might have military applications so its entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to advance the development of Radia WindRunner.

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Cargo Airplanes Lift Runway 49

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

Lufthansa Group carrier SWISS has now been flying the Boeing 777-300ER for over nine years. The airline took delivery of its first airframe in early 2016 before slowly expanding its fleet with another 11 aircraft over the next few years. Brought in to phase out its older Airbus A340s, SWISS now operates 12 777-300ERs in a four-class configuration, with the type forming the backbone of its long-haul capabilities.

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Airline Airlines 85

Aerotime

MAY 25, 2025

Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Defence for Aviation Development Oleksandr Kozenko met with a Swedish delegation led by Thomas Lindn, Director for Ukraine Affairs at Saab, on May 23, 2025. The discussions centered on modernizing Ukraine’s aging fleet of Soviet-era aircraft and exploring the potential transfer of advanced Swedish aviation platforms.

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Jet Pilot 271

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2025

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the largest airport in Washington state, the busiest in the Pacific Northwest, and one of the most prominent hubs in the United States. It serves as the primary base for Alaska Airlines and as Delta's gateway to Asia. There are flights to well over 90 destinations within the United States, and routes to over 30 cities abroad.

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Airline Airlines 79