One Mile at a Time

APRIL 11, 2025

For literally my entire adult life, the US government has been saying that the REAL ID requirement for travel would be implemented imminently. However, it kept getting pushed back. Were now just under a month from the implementation date, and the government insists its really, actually, finally, truly, happening, this time around. REAL ID enforcement starts May 7, 2025 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) insists that REAL ID enforcement will begin as of May 7, 2025.

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Aerotime

APRIL 11, 2025

American Airlines is to launch a nonstop service to its 30th destination in Mexico, starting in December 2025. The new service to Puerto Escondido (PXM) will allow the airline to operate more flights to Mexico in 2025 than ever before, American announced in a statement on April 10, 2025. Flights will begin operations on December 2, 2025, and will be operated twice a week throughout the year from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Fear of Landing

APRIL 11, 2025

The flight crew reported for duty at Bournemouth Airport at 3am on Friday the 7th of May 2004. They were flying a thirty-three-year-old Fokker F27 Mark 500, registered in the UK as G-CEXG, to the island of Jersey and back. The Fokker F27 Friendship was designed as a successor to the DC-3, which had been popular with KLM and other commercial operators after the war.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 11, 2025

With the debut of The Other First Man, we launched our Flight Test Files seriesan exploration of the groundbreaking flight research conducted by NACA and later NASA. These stories shine a light on the aircraft and test pilots that pushed the limits of aeronautical knowledge, many of them flying out of the legendary Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong Flight Research Center) at Edwards Air Force Base, California.

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Aerotime

APRIL 11, 2025

Alaska Airlines has officially retired the first-ever Boeing 737-900 at the age of 24 years. Historically significant as the original model of its type, the aircraft served as a prototype for extensive testing of the Boeing 737-900. Alaska Airlines took the first delivery of this model on May 15, 2001. However, the 737-900 did not gain popularity, with only 52 units being delivered before it was replaced by the improved 737-900ER.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 11, 2025

Loyalty program fraud is a major issue for airlines, and can come in many forms. For the most part, airlines are good at detecting suspicious behavior, and a vast majority of the time, when they accuse someone of something, theyre correct. That brings us to an interesting complaint that has been filed against Virgin Atlantic. Flying Club member files DOT complaint against Virgin Atlantic The Department of Transportation (DOT) publishes all kinds of filings, which I routinely keep track of.

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iPad Pilot News

APRIL 11, 2025

iPad Storage Full? 8 Ways to Free Up Space Before Your Next Flight iPad Pilot News It has happened to almost every pilot: you’re ready to download a new app or update your charts for an upcoming flight, and you get the dreaded iPad Storage Full message. Over time, as you download more apps, take more photos, and store more aviation data, your device can run out of spaceusually at the worst possible time.

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Aerotime

APRIL 11, 2025

The US Army has finally handed over a memo to the Senate Commerce Committee, relating to its use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) in the National Capital Region, according to Reuters. On March 31, 2025, Senator Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell declared that the US Armys refusal to hand over the memo was completely unacceptable as the committee was investigating the January 29, 2025, midair crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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Plane and Pilot

APRIL 11, 2025

When you start flying, theres so much thats well out of your comfort zone, far outside your normal range of experiences, that its more than a bit overwhelming. The feel of the airplane, amount of wind and engine noise, and the G-force sensations all can lead to sensory overload. Youre keenly aware of the din but dont know what to make of it. Eventually, American producers caught up, but many international designs, primarily from Europe, had established a market in the U.S.

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Aerotime

APRIL 11, 2025

AeroTime is excited to welcome Ann Cederhall as our columnist. An instructor with IATA on Airline Distribution Strategy and with Aeroclass on Airline Retailing, Ann is a frequent speaker and panelist at industry events. She has authored numerous highly regarded articles and white papers in the travel industry press. As one of the owners of the consulting firm LeapShift , Ann brings an extensive track record of delivering business value in project and product management roles worldwide.

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 11, 2025

Regional airlines have suffered major systems outage as a booking platform went offline this week. The system crash lasted almost three days and has been said to have affected up to 50 airlines globally between the morning of April 8 and the evening of April 10. Flight bookings, modifications and online check-ins were affected on airlines that use the Videcom platform, meaning passengers needed to contact the airlines directly to book, and had to turn up early at airports for manual check-in.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 11, 2025

Yesterday afternoon we saw an absolutely tragic aviation accident in New York, and there are a lot more questions than answers. Sightseeing helicopter suffers horrifying crash in New York This accident happened during a helicopter sightseeing tour of New York City, which departed at around 3PM from the Wall Street heliport. The helicopter flew north along the Manhattan skyline, and then flew back south toward the Statue of Liberty. 18 minutes after the tour started, while flying near the New Jer

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Aerotime

APRIL 11, 2025

Air Frances new first class product, called La Premire, has made its debut on the Paris CDG to New York JFK route. The first aircraft to be fitted with the new sumptuous suites, a Boeing 777-300ER (registration F-GZNQ) named pernay after the main town in Frances champagne region, completed its transatlantic journey on April 8, 2025. Air France has made significant investment in revamping its flagship First Class product, which was publicly presented in March 2025.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 11, 2025

Three Delta Air Lines flights experienced cabin pressurization issues between April 6 and April 10, 2025, prompting emergency procedures and flight diversions. The most recent occurred on April 10, when Flight DL17 from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport made an emergency landing in Dublin Airport , Ireland. All aircraft landed safely, with no injuries reported, according to Delta.

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 11, 2025

A former American Airlines flight attendant is fighting to get his job back, after he was assaulted mid-flight, as reported by WSOC-TV , and flagged by View from the Wing. There are still some questions, though no matter how you slice it, I feel bad for this guy. American flight attendant assaulted on Las Vegas flight This incident initially dates back to December 31, 2023, when former American flight attendant Tillman Robinson was working flight AA2470 from Charlotte (CLT) to Las Vegas (LAS).

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Universal Weather

APRIL 11, 2025

From June 2426, 2025 , Venice will host the high-profile wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Snchez a multi-day celebration centered around Bezos 127-meter sailing yacht, Koru , anchored in the citys lagoon. The event is expected to draw roughly 200 high-profile guests , including celebrities, billionaires, and political figures, turning the already-crowded summer season into a high-stakes logistical challenge for anyone planning to operate into Venice.

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AV Web

APRIL 11, 2025

A Cessna 310R light twin crashed approximately 13 minutes after takeoff from Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) in Florida. All three on board were killed. According to news reports, sources say the pilot reported a rudder-related control issue. As seen on ADS-B Exchange , it made a series of nine, widening left-circling maneuvers in an apparent attempt to return to KBCT.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 11, 2025

Earlier today, a United Airlines flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles had to divert to Brisbane after declaring an emergency in flight. Operated by a Boeing 787-9 'Dreamliner,' the transpacific service had departed the Australian city relatively punctually on Friday morning, but soon found itself incurring a heavy delay when it had to turn around just under three hours into its journey back to the United States.

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 11, 2025

American Airlines Cargo has announced an enhanced trans-Atlantic service for cargo customers this summer with direct service from key cities in Europe to six US gateways. As the carrier prepares for the peak season, new routes and frequencies will also serve Latin America and Asia-Pacific, with larger aircraft being utilised to provide increased capacity.

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Air Facts

APRIL 11, 2025

Know Thy EFB Air Facts Journal In his recent article , In Defense of the Paper Nav Log , Evan Schaeffer makes the case that all primary students, especially mid-lifers, should embrace planning a cross-country on paper first before making the leap to using an EFB. He astutely points out that through the process of developing a paper nav log, students learn several critical concepts and gain a deeper understanding of navigation.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 11, 2025

Imagine youre on a flight returning from a vacation in the beautiful Canary Islands to your home in Iceland, but you find yourself being airborne long after you should have arrived. Only then are you told that, instead of arriving home, youll be making an unplanned visit to Scotland. That was the fate of a flight that left Tenerife, Spain for the Akureyri airport in Iceland on February 6th, 2025.

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 11, 2025

Air New Zealand has just unveiled its new employee uniforms , over six years after first announcing them. Ive gotta say, these were worth the wait, as theyre pretty dazzling, if you ask me. Air New Zealand unveils new uniform collection Air New Zealand has just released its new uniform collection, which will be worn by 6,000 Air New Zealand employees around the globe.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 11, 2025

United Airlines spent $352 million on a technical operations center at Los Angeles International Airport in an effort to bring more efficiencies into its operations. The project removed a hangover from its merger with Contiental in 2010. This new center opened in 2022 and is the workspace for over 500 workers.

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Aerotime

APRIL 11, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French company Safran for eight upcoming Boeing 777-9 aircraft to be fitted with Z400 economy class seats. Ethiopian Airlines and Safran reached an agreement at the Aircraft International Exhibition in Hamburg, Germany, on April 10, 2025, and took part in a signing ceremony to seal the contract.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 11, 2025

On this day in aviation historyApril 12, 1935we mark the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the Bristol Blenheim. Designed as a light bomber by the British-based Bristol Aeroplane Company, the Blenheim saw significant use in the early years of World War II and continued to serve in various roles as the conflict progressed. Blenheim Mk Is of No. 62 Squadron RAF lined up at RAF Tengah, Singapore, c.February 1941.

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Aerotime

APRIL 11, 2025

A Russian company is working on a locally-developed system to provide satellite-based internet connectivity onboard the MC-21, Superjet and Tu-214 airliners , according to reports via Russian media. The system is being developed by a firm called Bureau 1440 ( 1440 in Russian). It would rely on a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites (LEO), mimicking the approach of SpaceX Starlink, Amazons Kuiper and Eutelsats OneWeb.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 11, 2025

At Vintage Aviation News , we typically focus on classic warbirds, but every now and then, a modern legend compels us to broaden our coverage. This is one of those moments. Enter the legendary McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II an aircraft that continues to make history even decades after its introduction. Although not a traditional warbird in the strictest sense, the Phantom II earns its place in our spotlight thanks to its iconic status and continued operational service with the air forces of Ir

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Simple Flying

APRIL 11, 2025

Airport runways need regular maintenance and upkeep to keep them running for safe operations. Many major airports have more than one runway, so that when one of them is upgraded, the other can handle the traffic. Something similar will happen at MinneapolisSt. Paul International Airport, which will upgrade one of its runways in two phases.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 11, 2025

On this day in aviation historyApril 11, 1929we mark the 96th anniversary of the first flight of the Boeing P-12. Developed from the earlier Boeing Model 99, which debuted in 1928, the P-12 was conceived as a pursuit aircraft to replace the Boeing F2B and F3B carrier-based fighters. It would go on to serve as the primary fighter aircraft for the U.S. military throughout much of the 1930s.

Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 11, 2025

Regional aircraft manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft has struck a deal with India-based Cyient DLM. Through this contract, Cyient DLM will undertake the design, development and production of the cabin management system for the D328eco, an upcoming 40-seater regional turboprop. READ: Cyient expands technical services contract with Deutsche Aircraft The management system chosen by the aircraft manufacturer includes a touchscreen interface, allowing crew members and passengers to effortlessly control v

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Simple Flying

APRIL 11, 2025

On Friday, April 11th, a small plane crashed near Boca Raton, Florida. According to multiple sources, this aircraft, a Cessna 310R, crashed due to mechanical issues with the aircraft at around 10:20 local time. This unfortunate incident has left all three occupants of the aircraft dead, with an additional pedestrian on the ground injured and in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Cranky Flier

APRIL 11, 2025

Delta Q1 Earnings Show Profit and a Cautious Outlook Delta was first up to release its Q1 earnings and the carrier posted a $569 million profit on $14 billion in gross revenue. Its total revenue finished up 3.3% over last year, right in line with its revised guidance it released several weeks ago. That is not a high bar to meet. It expects Q2 to fall anywhere between down 2% and up 2% with international and premium flying staying strong, while domestic main cabin bookings slow — this is in

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The Aviationist

APRIL 11, 2025

The compact High-Energy Laser pod for MQ-9B is designed with Fleet Defense and Counter-UAS roles in mind. General Atomics has unveiled the development of an airborne laser pod to equip the MQ-9B. The pod was put on display during the recent Navy Leagues Sea Air Space 2025 conference, which was held on Apr. 6-9, 2025. […] The post General Atomics Working on Airborne Laser Pod for MQ-9B appeared first on The Aviationist.

Simple Flying

APRIL 11, 2025

The Bombardier Global 8000 is the fastest purpose-built business jet in the world, reaching speeds of Mach 0.94 (715 mph / 1,152 kph). That slightly outpaces the Gulfstream G700 , which tops out at Mach 0.935. While both are leaders in the ultra-long-range jet category, Bombardier has claimed the crown for speed - a defining factor for time-sensitive operators and elite business travelers.

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 11, 2025

Charter and organ air transportation aviation company, Eagle Air has announced the acquisition of an Airbus (nee Eurocopter) EC-135 helicopter to compliment its exiting fleet of three light jets used for a similar purpose. The new aircraft has greatly increased the company’s capabilities for charter flights and further expands Eagle Air Aviation’s on-demand service, complying with the authorisations required to transport human organs.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 11, 2025

The Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300, a light business jet designed and manufactured by Brazilian planemaker Embraer, is the most delivered private jet currently in the skies today. The aircraft is popular with operators for several reasons, including its ability to carry up to 11 passengers and the fact that it has been certified for single-pilot operations.

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The Aviationist

APRIL 11, 2025

GA-ASI announced a deal with Hanwha Aerospace that will see collaboration on the development and production of unmanned aircraft systems. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) announced a deal with South Korean firm Hanwha Aerospace that will see collaboration on the development and production of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Linden Blue, Chief Executive Officer of […] The post General Atomics Launches Partnership with Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea appeared first on The A