Air Facts
MAY 28, 2025
A Different Kind of Pilot DecisionChoosing Not to Fly Air Facts Journal Part I: A Practical Exercise in Saying “Unable” I earned my private pilot certificate in 1988, but for many years, my flying was sporadic. Like many other pilots, life pulled me in different directionscareer, family, priorities that demanded more time on the ground than in the air.
AV Web
MAY 28, 2025
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced research results today into a new fuel cell technology that could triple the energy density of electric vehicles. The report singled out aviation as a likely beneficiary of the advanced tech, since weight savings are a key component in electric aircraft propulsion systems. The new technology is described as similar to a battery, but with the difference that it can be refueled rather than recharged.
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Aviation Bussiness News
MAY 28, 2025
Hi Fly has exceeded key gender diversity targets outlined in the International Air Transport Associations 25by2025 initiative, reaching 31% female representation in senior leadership roles and 43% across its total workforce. These figures place the widebody wet lease specialist well ahead of the voluntary benchmarks aimed at improving gender balance in aviation.
Aerotime
MAY 28, 2025
Airline passengers arriving on flights at Turkish airports now face a threat of fines for preparing to disembark their aircraft before it has safely parked at the terminal and the seat belt signs have been extinguished. This is the key element of a new regulation being imposed by the Turkish aviation authorities to keep passengers safe throughout their flight until the aircraft engines have been switched off at the airport of arrival.
Simple Flying
MAY 28, 2025
A Qantas employee has fallen 20 feet (5 meters) through an aerobridge hole. They were left comatose after the incident. Despite the horrific nature of the incident, the injured Qantas worker has been the target of online trolling. A Safe Work New South Wales investigation into the incident's cause is ongoing.
Aerotime
MAY 28, 2025
Deutsche Aircraft has unveiled the long-awaited test prototype (known as TAC1) of its new generation turboprop aircraft, the D328eco. Building on a strong legacy of German aircraft design and based on the Dornier 328 regional airliner, the D328eco promises to revolutionize the regional aircraft arena, with its increased passenger capacity and maximum range of 1,205 nautical miles (2,231km).
AV Web
MAY 28, 2025
Nine years in the making, Garmin has reinvented digital aeronautical procedural charts with a new product it calls SmartCharts. Available with the Garmin Pilot app for iOS, the SmartCharts procedures automatically adjust and scale as the pilot zooms and pans within the chart, similar to Garmin’s data-driven maps across its entire aviation product line.
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Vintage Aviation News
MAY 28, 2025
By Kenneth P. Katz In the years following World War II, the American aviation industry and the military anticipated revolutionary changes in flight. The war had been fought largely with aircraft powered by reciprocating engines and propellers, which had evolved to the point of nearing their technological limits. But new propulsion methodsparticularly the turbojet, rocket, and ramjetpromised dramatic performance increases, rendering much of the WWII-era fleet obsolete.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 28, 2025
Business class on narrow body jets within Europe is known for being lackluster, generally just consisting of economy seats with blocked middles and improved service. So theres an exciting update , as a Lufthansa Group carrier will be installing more comfortable seats in business class on narrow body aircraft. Ironically, its not full service airlines like Lufthansa or SWISS that are doing this, but instead, the groups low cost carrier, Eurowings.
Flying Magazine
MAY 28, 2025
Wing, the drone delivery arm of Google parent Alphabet, and rival Flytrex are making history. In Texas, the competitors have become collaborators. The partners on Wednesday revealed they are operating daily service in overlapping airspace near Dallasthe first such operations in the U.S. As of April, more than 420,000 commercial drones have been registered with the FAA by uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operators.
AV Web
MAY 28, 2025
The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Concern Sheet (ACS) following up on a 1995 Airworthiness Directive involving fuselage cracks in numerous models of Twin Commander aircraft. (AD) 95-13-02 required inspections of the empennage at the Fuselage Section (FS) 409 frame and adjacent stabilizer exterior skin to prevent failure of the airframe. The FAA had issued a Service Letter 345 to install inspection panels that provide limited visual access to the critical areas (including FS 386 and FS 429).
Aerotime
MAY 28, 2025
Approximately 3,000 machinists at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement, officially ending a three-week strike. In a statement released on May 27, 2025, Pratt & Whitney confirmed that the new contract will be effective May 28, 2025, and will last for four years. Employees are set to return to work on the morning of May 29, 2025.
Simple Flying
MAY 28, 2025
Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aereas , a long-haul low-cost carrier that has pioneered a demand-stimulating business model, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. This unique carrier was founded by David Neeleman , the industry titan behind JetBlue, Breeze Airways, and multiple other carriers.
Aerotime
MAY 28, 2025
Kenya Airways has announced the commencement of direct flights between the Kenyan capital city of Nairobi and London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) for the summer of 2025. The flights will supplement the carriers other services to London, which serve London-Heathrow with a daily service. The new 4,218-mile (6,718km) route, with a flying time of around eight hours and 30 minutes, is scheduled to begin on July 2, 2025, and will operate three times each week, departing Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta International Ai
Flying Magazine
MAY 28, 2025
Unionized machinists at Pratt & Whitney ended their strike this week after ratifying a new labor contract with the aircraft engine manufacturer. In a statement, the company said the contract will take effect Wednesday and cover the next four years. The machinists will officially return to work Thursday. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), which represents about 3,000 workers employed by Pratt in its home state of Connecticut, said 74 percent of its member
One Mile at a Time
MAY 28, 2025
Flight diversions due to medical issues with passengers are common. However, a Delta flight recently diverted because a four-legged traveler wasnt feeling well, as reported by Matthew at Live and Lets Fly. Was that unreasonable? Delta flight diverts to Minneapolis over sick dog This incident happened on Monday, May 26, 2025, and involves Delta flight DL694, scheduled to operate from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Flying Magazine
MAY 28, 2025
Question: I just attended an aviation event that spanned a weekend. The airport has a control tower. On Friday and Saturday the airport beacon was on during the day. It was turned off on Sunday. I thought the beacon is only on at night? Answer: The rotating beacon is on at night to help pilots find the airport. When it is on during the day, it is usually because the weather at the airport is below VFR minimums.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 28, 2025
Earlier, I covered how Azul filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. On the surface, this isnt a huge deal, since operations should continue as usual, and this is just a balance sheet exercise. However, theres one thing that piqued my interest American Airlines is supporting the restructuring (financially), though its not entirely clear what this will look like.
Flying Magazine
MAY 28, 2025
The ninth integrated test flight of SpaceXs Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster avoided previous issues but encountered new ones as the company aims to ramp up launches this year. Lets begin with the good. Flight 9 marked the first time SpaceX used a previously flown Super Heavy booster, which was caught back at the launch pad by a pair of giant metal chopsticks in January and refurbished for Tuesdays mission.
Alaska Air
MAY 28, 2025
Were transforming your tray table into a chefs table through exclusive partnerships with top culinary talent from across the West Coast The post Alaska Airlines launches new era of inflight dining with Chefs (tray) Table – a First Class experience appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
Aerotime
MAY 28, 2025
Qantas has announced the launch of additional flights between Australia and New Zealand for the southern hemisphere summer peak, with the airline boosting capacity across the Tasman Sea by up to 20% throughout December 2025 and January 2026. According to the airline, the additional flights will provide more options and greater choice for customers travelling between the two countries during the peak summer holiday period, with around 60,000 additional seats compared to the same time last year.
Flying Magazine
MAY 28, 2025
Toyota Motor Corp. is doubling down on its commitment to electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis. Per an SEC filing, the automaker last week finalized a $250 million investment in air taxi developer Joby Aviationthe first of two equal tranches totaling $500 million, announced in October. According to Joby, the funding will support certification and commercial production of its flagship model, which is designed to carry up to four passengers at speeds approaching 174 knots.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 28, 2025
A Southwest Airlines jet had a pretty dramatic approach to Denver International Airport (DEN), after it was struck by lightning, and the pilots lost radio communication. Southwest 737 has complicated landing in Denver This incident happened on Sunday, May 25, 2025, and involves Southwest flight WN168, which operated from Tampa (TPA) to Denver (DEN).
Flying Magazine
MAY 28, 2025
General aviation shipments ticked up in the first quarter of 2025, with double-digit increases across all categories of fixed-wing aircraft and more modest increases for rotorcraft. According to figures released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), airplane shipments climbed 18 percent between the first quarter of 2024 and Q1 2025, while rotorcraft shipments grew by 1.6 percent over the same interval.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 28, 2025
At the start of the pandemic, we saw several airlines file for bankruptcy protection, given the unprecedented challenges the industry faced. This was especially true in Latin America, where weve seen the four biggest airlines Aeromexico , Avianca , GOL , and LATAM all file for bankruptcy protection. You can now add another airline to the list, as Brazils Azul has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States.
Flight Training Central
MAY 28, 2025
Collision avoidance skills are emphasized early on in the flight training process, and it’s important that you make an effort to keep your eyes out the window as much as possible when practicing maneuvers. This week’s video takes a look at a few tips you can incorporate on your next flight to help spot nearby traffic, along with some technology that allows you to display nearby traffic in your favorite aviation iPad app.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 28, 2025
A couple of days ago, I wrote about the second season of HBOs The Rehearsal, starring Nathan Fielder. It attempts to examine pilot communication issues, and culminates with Fielder flying a Boeing 737 with 150 people onboard. I simply cant stop thinking about that last episode. In this post, I want to talk about the logistics of how he was able to do this, since Ive seen a lot of questions online about that.
Simple Flying
MAY 28, 2025
Today marks the end of Sunwing Airlines ' 20-year run as an independent Canadian leisure carrier. WestJet Group announced that the airline has now been fully integrated into its mainline operations. Sunwing will operate its final commercial flight under its own brand today (May 28), after which it will no longer exist as a separate entity.
AV Web
MAY 28, 2025
Australian Peter McDougall, 68, faces charges related to a fatal aircraft accident in late 2021. McDougall is accused of 17 aviation-related offenses, including maintaining an unregistered aircraft since 2011 and refusing to surrender his pilots license. The experimental aircraft crashed on a beach shortly after takeoff, killing his 83-year-old passenger.
Simple Flying
MAY 28, 2025
A Delta Air Lines flight was recently delayed after two pigeons were found onboard before takeoff. The pigeons were safely removed from the flight, which proceeded as scheduled. However, it arrived at its destination nearly an hour late.
Flying Magazine
MAY 28, 2025
When I began my career as a commercial drone pilot , I couldn’t wait to get my first gig. After much searching, when I found my first paying client, I was focused on ensuring my drone was ready for the shoot. I cleaned the camera lens, checked all the propellers the night before, charged the batteries, and updated the firmware to ensure that none of these things would cause any issues on site.
Simple Flying
MAY 28, 2025
During boarding and taxing, passengers on the Airbus A320 may hear various aircraft noises, from the landing gear retracting to a distinctive 'bark' caused by the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). That 'bark' on the A320 (also heard on the A330) is caused by the aircraft's Power Transfer Unit (PTU) undergoing self-tests to ensure hydraulic system redundancy.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 28, 2025
Link: Apply now for The Business Platinum Card from American Express The Business Platinum Card from American Express ( review ) is a popular business card. While the card has a steep $695 annual fee ( Rates & Fees ), thats potentially pretty easy to justify, thanks to the huge numbers of credits and benefits, plus the airport lounge access perks.
Flying Magazine
MAY 28, 2025
If you have ever looked at a terminal procedure for a particular airport and wished it came with a secret decoder ring, Garmin may have a solution for you. Garmin SmartCharts is described by the company as a “charting solution that will provide pilots with a simplified and intuitive experience by producing clear and relevant data to depict a chart tailored for their specific flight operation.” According to the company, SmartCharts is initially available in the Garmin Pilot app.
World Airline News
MAY 28, 2025
Final commercial Sunwing flight onMay 28begins new chapter of Canadian air travel WestJet Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 C-GDDR (msn 60521) BFI (Brian Worthington). Image: 957368. Sunwing Airlines (Travel Service Airlines) Boeing 737-8Q8 WL C-GVVH (msn 36275) (Antigua and Barbuda) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 941230. CALGARY, AB, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ – Today marks a significant milestone for the WestJet Group, as the airline officially completes its integration of Sunwing Airlines.
Simple Flying
MAY 28, 2025
Keuhne+Nagel, a major shipping company, has partnered with Natilus, which is developing a blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft, to explore the possibilities of deploying such aircraft in the air cargo sector.
Flying Magazine
MAY 28, 2025
Learning to fly and becoming the owner of a Cessna 182 were two of the happiest and most exciting times of my life. Over the next few years, I could scarcely be kept out of the cockpit, flying friends and relatives wherever and whenever they wanted. What I did not do, however, was expand my skills with an instrument ratingall my flying was VFR. That was because of the benign weather in the country where I lived in the heart of Central Africa, and in truth, there was only one occasion in more tha
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