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APRIL 4, 2025

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued new safety recommendations in response to fears that Boeing 757 emergency slides may not deploy. On April 3, 2025, the NTSB said that, during an ongoing investigation of an emergency landing involving FedEx flight 1376, a bannis latch was found that did not comply with safety regulations. A FedEx Boeing 757-236 received an engine indication and crew alerting system message on October 4, 2023, indicating a failure of the left hydraulic sy

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 4, 2025

The United Kingdom has the worlds highest taxes for airline passengers, known as the Air Passenger Duty (APD). In this post, I want to look at how the APD works what is it, how much does it cost, when does it apply, and are there any tricks to minimizing it? The UK has made changes to the APD as of April 2025 , so Id like to go over what those changes mean for passengers.

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Aerotime

APRIL 4, 2025

Few people in the airline industry can match the entrepreneurial record of Carlos Muoz. In just under a decade, Muoz launched two of Europes most successful airlines. After the sale of his first success, Vueling, to Iberia (now part of the International Airlines Group), he launched Volotea in 2012, an innovative low-cost carrier connecting Europes small and mid-sized cities.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

If you dream of becoming a pilot, you might be wondering if its a hard career to enter. You see those men and women in uniform and ask yourself, what will it take to get there? Just like the aircraft you will fly, youll go through highs and lows, and moments where youll have to correct your course. You might even have to crunch some numbers. But if you plan for the journey wisely and anticipate the obstacles ahead, your destination will be worth it.

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Aerotime

APRIL 4, 2025

Hundreds of travelers on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai have been stuck at Diyarbakr Airport (DIY) in Turkey for over 40 hours, lacking adequate food and with limited rest facilities. Over 250 passengers, many of whom are from India, have been stranded at the airport since April 2, 2025. The passengers have criticized the airline for subjecting them to what they described as inhumane and awful conditions for two days.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 4, 2025

Airline logistics are incredibly complex, and while the diversion as such was outside of Virgin Atlantics control, the handling of this leaves a lot to be desired (thanks to PYOK for flagging this). Virgin Atlantic medical diversion suffers hard landing This incident started on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, and involves Virgin Atlantic flight VS358, scheduled to operate the 4,487-mile service from London (LHR) to Mumbai (BOM).

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Aerotime

APRIL 4, 2025

Melbourne Airport (MEL) has announced that Taxiway Delta, its largest international airfield expansion in almost a decade, is finally complete. The 800-meter Taxiway Delta is the airports first major taxiway development since the pandemic, and is expected to help reduce delays by reducing aircraft congestion on the airfield. Construction of the airfield expansion took almost 11 months, and according to the airport, is the first step in enabling the expansion of its international Terminal 2.

Aerotime

APRIL 4, 2025

Virgin Atlantic has made a return to Canada, launching direct services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Maiden voyage Flight VS 147 departed London at 18:02 local time on March 30, 2025, arriving at Toronto Airport at 20:42 local time. Virgin Atlantic are in Toronto with @richardbranson Daily flights to London!

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World Airline News

APRIL 4, 2025

By the end of 2025, Air Canada’s ground operations atQubec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) will fully electrify its main ground support equipment (GSE) Supports Air Canada’s midterm target of 30% greenhouse gas (GHG) net reductions from ground operations compared to a 2019 baseline by 2030 Air Canada’s Qubec City Ground Operations to be Airlines First Station with Fully Electric Main Ground Support Equipment on Vimeo Air Canada Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 C-FSDQ (msn 61209)

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Aerotime

APRIL 4, 2025

Aviation leasing firm AerCap has completed over 200 aviation asset transactions in the first quarter of 2025, with signed financing agreements worth approximately $1.5 billion. On April 4, 2025, the Dublin-based lessor announced that across its vast portfolio the company had leased, purchased and sold 203 assets from aircraft to helicopters to jet engines.

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AV Web

APRIL 4, 2025

The FAA has ordered a $127.50 software upgrade for 157 Boeing 787s in the U.S. fleet to fix a potentially problematic glitch with their radios. Apparently, the radios will randomly toggle between active and standby frequencies without pilot input. “The uncommanded frequency changes could result in missed communications between the flight crew and Air Traffic Control,” the agency said in an AD issued more than a month ago.

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Aerotime

APRIL 4, 2025

The recent search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been put on hold, 11 years after the Boeing 777 disappeared without a trace. Malaysias Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced that the search is to be paused due to unfavorable weather conditions. “I think right now it’s not the season,” Malaysias Transport Minister Anthony Loke said during a press conference seen by state news agency Bernama on April 3, 2025.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 4, 2025

In August 2023, we covered the news that the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) in Pensacola, Florida would be transferring their PBY-5A Catalina, Bureau Number 46602, to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum in Hawaii (read the original article HERE ). Now, we have received news that the aircraft, which has been displayed outdoors on the flight ramp of Pensacola since 1987, will undergo a complete restoration at the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Michigan, before it is sent to Pearl Harbor, and is now in

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 4, 2025

Austrian Airlines has completed the installation of AeroSHARK surface technology on four of its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, making them the first in the world to feature this aerodynamic innovation on this aircraft type. Developed by Lufthansa Technik in collaboration with BASF, AeroSHARK is a biomimetic surface film that mimics the structure of sharkskin.

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AV Web

APRIL 4, 2025

Tariffs will add millions of dollars to the cost of an airliner and destroy a free trade system that has created a massive export surplus for the U.S. industry according to aerospace officials canvassed by MSNBC on Thursday. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg just happened to be testifying at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday and diverted from the topic at hand (Boeing’s progress on improving quality control) to comment on the tariffs that will affect raw materials and parts it uses i

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Aerotime

APRIL 4, 2025

Australias Defence Flight Safety Bureau (DFSB) has finalized its Aviation Safety Investigation Report into the fatal MRH-90 Taipan incident that claimed the lives of four servicemen. The incident occurred on the evening of July 28, 2023, when an Australian Army NH-90 helicopter, known locally as the MRH-90 Taipan, crashed into the sea off Lindeman Island, Queensland, on a night training flight during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 4, 2025

On April 3, Emirates reintroduced another Airbus A380 to service. It was A6-EDF , 19.1 years old and nearly double the average of the carrier's superjumbos. It initially undertook a round-trip service between Dubai and Cairo. While it was the seventh A380 built, it was the sixth A380 delivered to the Gulf carrier; those that arrived sooner are retired or stored.

AV Web

APRIL 4, 2025

Pregnant military pilots have had their wings clipped but also received an extension in their flying window under new rules announced by the Pentagon. The military says flying will be banned during the first trimester, when the chance of miscarriage is greatest but after the first 13 weeks they can actually keep flying for longer, up to the 32nd week instead of 28 weeks.

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Fear of Landing

APRIL 4, 2025

I’m going to admit that I’m not a great fan of April Fools’ pranks, especially not attempts to trick people into believing something and then pulling the rug out from under them. But when an April Fools Day joke is poking fun at the world in a way that we all get to be in on the joke, a parody of sorts, then I can relax and enjoy the fun.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 4, 2025

To be honest, this is probably the least of our problems at this point, but we finally have some concrete data as to the decrease were seeing in foreign visitors to the United States. I have to imagine this is only the tip of the iceberg. US sees roughly 20% drop in foreign visitors in late March Weve obviously heard a lot of stories about decreased foreign travel demand to the United States, for a variety of reasons.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 4, 2025

By Karolina Marek In the coastal town of Rockport, Texas, hides a gem of an airport with a vast history. The Aransas County Airport (RKP) was built as a World War II training site for navy pilots in 1942, and in 1948 reverted back to the county to become a civilian airport. In 1955 the airport once again saw military action when the 813th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron was based there, which became known as Rockport Air Force Station (RKP).

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Alaska Air

APRIL 4, 2025

Alaska Airlines has announced an investment in Loft Dynamics to develop the first hyper-realistic, full-motion Boeing 737 VR simulator, aiming to enhance pilot training and inform future training solutions across the industry. The post Alaska Airlines announces investment in Loft Dynamics and partnership to develop and deploy first Boeing 737 VR simulators appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 4, 2025

Despite a tire malfunction on departure from Atlanta, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 made a safe landing in San Diego International Airport on April 3, 2025. According to the Aviation Herald , at around 17:30 local time on Thursday, Flight AS474, which was carrying 165 passengers and six crew members, took off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on its way to San Diego.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 4, 2025

The Park Hyatt Bangkok has opened a club lounge of sorts, though it follows a trend that some loyalty program members certainly wont like. Executive Retreat at Park Hyatt Bangkok Generally speaking, Park Hyatt properties dont have club lounges. Back in the day, there were a few properties that did (including in Canberra and Melbourne), but thats no longer the case.

Simple Flying

APRIL 4, 2025

Another report about smoke in an aircraft cabin has come to light, this time on a United Airlines flight from Florida to Newark, which led to a diversion to Washington, D.C. Several cases of smoke or haze have been reported in airplanes in recent times, but thankfully, they did not lead to any significant incident.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 4, 2025

PRESS RELEASE The Lockheed Constellation C-121A, widely regarded as one of the most elegant and visually striking airliners ever built, is set to return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2025. This historic aircraft will be on display for the duration of the 72nd annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention, taking place from July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 4, 2025

Iberia Maintenance’s long-term sustainability strategy has been awarded ‘Best Sustainability Initiative 2025’ at a ceremony held in Munich this week. The win was announced at the Aerospace Tech Review Ceremony, held during Aerospace Tech Week (ATW). The Spanish MRO’s winning candidacy was rooted in its comprehensive sustainable strategy, which includes three key objectives: Scope 1: Utilisation of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the engine test bench, resulting in a re

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 4, 2025

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has today operated its second mystery trip for members of its EuroBonus frequent flyer program. I cant help but be impressed by this initiative, yet simultaneously (sort of) surprised by the level of interest. The basics of SAS Destination Unknown trips Over the years, weve seen airlines operate some flights exclusively for loyalty program members, where the only way to book a seat on a flight is using points.

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The Aviationist

APRIL 4, 2025

Reportedly designated J-50, the mysterious aircraft is a stealthy tailless twin engine design with a lambda wing. New photos emerged online are now providing the clearest look so far at the mysterious new aircraft designed by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC). The aircraft is the second new design that was first spotted in December 2024, […] The post New Images Give Clearest Look at Shenyangs New Fighter appeared first on The Aviationist.

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 4, 2025

Strawberry (formerly known as Nordic Choice Hotels) has brought back its hotel pass concept for the summer of 2025. While this is definitely a niche offer, theres significant value to be had for the right kind of traveler (thanks to YHBU for flagging this). Strawberry selling 5-10 night passes at a discount Strawberry (which has around 240 properties in Scandinavia and the Baltics) is offering a promotion whereby you can book stay packages at a discount: You can buy five nights for 500, which co

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 4, 2025

On this day in aviation historyApril 4, 1917the SPAD S.XIII fighter biplane took to the skies for the first time. Developed as an evolution of the earlier SPAD S.VII, the S.XIII was Socit Pour L’Aviation et ses Drivs response to the rapid advancements in aerial combat during World War I. As the war progressed, the S.VII was beginning to show its age, prompting French designer Louis Bchereau to develop two new fighter models: the SPAD S.XII and the SPAD S.XIII.

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AV Web

APRIL 4, 2025

Phil McLanahan picked up his Fuji LM-1 while he was still on active duty with the U.S. Navy years ago. It belonged to an older pilot in Maryland, who had imported it directly from Japan decades ago. But like so many projects that seemed like a good idea at the time, it languished until McLanahan finally helped the man to restore it to flyable condition.

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 4, 2025

My Freighter Airlines and Aeromexico have entered into a strategic interline partnership to expand cargo access and connectivity between Mexico and Central Asia. The partnership enables seamless cargo transfers and air freight solutions, granting My Freighter Airlines access to Mexico City (MEX), Guadalajara (GDL), and Monterrey (MTY) – while Aeromexico gains access to Tashkent (TAS) and My Freighter Airlines’ RFS trucking network across Central Asia.

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The Aviationist

APRIL 4, 2025

On the occasion of the recent airshow at MCAS Yuma, we had the opportunity to interview the Commander of Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1. After a three-month winter break, airshow season is once again underway in North America. The Airshow at MCAS Yuma is one of the first major shows of the […] The post Exclusive: Interview with the Commander of VMX-1 appeared first on The Aviationist.

AV Web

APRIL 4, 2025

Kitplane manufacturer Murphy Aircraft, located in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, has a pristine example of its flagship Moose model on display at Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo. Located near the Paradise City demonstration runway, the Murphy display left behind examples of the other three current models, which include the Rebel, Radical, and Elite light aircraft.

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 4, 2025

Conversations with unique pilots Sportys Pilot’s Discretion Podcast has new episodes available with guests that include John Zimmerman marking the 100th episode milestone. Also joining the podcast recently was Chuck Surack. After building a billion-dollar music business, Surack is applying the lessons he learned to save an aviation icon. He talks about his passion for flying helicopters, why he decided to buy Enstrom, and the challenge of restarting production.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 4, 2025

Mark this as interesting rather than useful, though its always fun to learn about airport services you didnt know existed LOTs paid Warsaw Airport limo service I wrote about how LOT Polish Airlines opened its refreshed lounge in the Schengen area, which has been expanded and renovated. The changes look great, though theres a mention in there of a service I wasnt aware of.

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