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).
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
Aerotime
MAY 28, 2025
Brazils third-largest airline, Azul Linhas Areas (Azul), has announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a New York court on May 28, 2025, as the company struggles with a debt burden that is reported to have reached $5.56 billion. With the filing, Azul joins local airline rivals GOL and LATAM that have both utilized the protection of US bankruptcy courts in recent years to reorganize their finances.
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Aerotime
MAY 28, 2025
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has signed a firm order with Airbus for two additional latest generation A220-100 single-aisle aircraft. The new order was disclosed as the first A220 for the airline entered final assembly at Airbus facilities in Mirabel in Canada, Airbus announced in a statement on May 28, 2025. Air Niugini placed an initial order for six A220 aircraft in 2023, in addition to signing lease agreements for three A220-300s with US-based lessor Azorra.
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.
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
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.
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
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
FL Technics Indonesia, a leading provider of aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services and a subsidiary of the global aerospace group Avia Solutions Group, has officially received certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of Indonesia to perform maintenance services on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The approval, issued under Indonesia DGCA Part-145 regulations, authorizes FL Technics Indonesia to conduct both line and base maintenance on the 737-8 and 737-9 f
Simple Flying
MAY 28, 2025
flydubai has announced the expansion of its European network, launching four new routes to Moldova, Romania, Latvia, and Lithuania. The airline will become the first UAE carrier to operate nonstop flights from Dubai to the Latvian and Lithuanian capitals.
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.
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.
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).
Simple Flying
MAY 28, 2025
British Airways , the UK's national airline, is one of the worlds oldest and most internationally recognized airlines. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Airlines Group (IAG), which also includes Spanish flag carrier Iberia , Vueling, and Aer Lingus.
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.
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.
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.
Simple Flying
MAY 28, 2025
In 2024, Chicago O'Hare and Chicago Midway welcomed 101.5 million passengers. The US Department of Transportation data show that approximately 85.1 million were domestic. Figures included traffic by Avelo, which has switched from Midway to O'Hare. When the two airports are combined, 15 markets had one million or more round-trip local Chicago passengers.
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.
Simple Flying
MAY 28, 2025
Orlando International Airport (MCO) stands as one of the most dynamic travel hubs in the United States, and American Airlines' operation there is nothing short of impressive. But just how expansive is American's service to and from Orlando in May 2025? Using data sourced from Cirium , an aviation analytics company, this article answers that question by diving into flight frequency, seat volume, route length, and strategic positioning.
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
Simple Flying
MAY 28, 2025
Readers familiar with the European commercial aviation industry will know that most airlines' short-haul business class products are designed, first and foremost, with flexibility in mind. Indeed, the majority of the continent's carriers tend to block out the middle seats of the first few rows of their planes in order to give passengers a more spacious experience while optimising flexibility for differing premium loads.
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 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.
Simple Flying
MAY 28, 2025
Finnair has warned that due to continued strikes by Finlands aviation union, it will have to cancel flights for the fifth day in May, affecting around 110 flights and 8,000 of its customers flying from/to Helsinki, Finland, on May 30.
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).
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.
Flying Magazine
MAY 28, 2025
Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Todays Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Todays Top Pick is a 1946 Aeronca 11AC Chief. Many pilots dream of finding the ideal project airplane that will keep them busy in the hangar for a year or two before emerging in beautiful, airworthy condition and ready to return to the skies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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