Aerotime
MAY 22, 2025
Emirates is undertaking perhaps the most significant aircraft refurbishment project in the history of aviation. Over the next few years, the carrier will complete nose-to-tail refreshes on over 200 widebody aircraft, including the largest passenger jet, the Airbus A380. The investment required runs to an eye-watering $5 billion. Refitting aircraft this large is never an easy task.
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
United Airlines is facing a second lawsuit related to its United Aviate Academy, the flight school the airline launched in 2022 to support the carriers goal of hiring more than 10,000 pilots within the next decade. The lawsuit alleges fraud and significant delays in training, which prevented program completion within the advertised timeframe. Carrie Lynne Thompson, the plaintiff in the case, is seeking $500,000 in damages.
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AV Web
MAY 22, 2025
Photo By Thomas Krashen Sun n Fun, Lakeland, FL April 2016 Photo By Timm Holzhauer Quest Kodiak 100 at Siljan airpark, Sweden. Photo By Steve Zeller Check fitting wife in 1940 Luscombe restoration. Photo By Gary Hebbard A shiny P-51 visiting James Armstrong Richardson airport (CYWG) at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, summer of 2024.
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
When aircraft reach the end of their service life or are temporarily grounded during downturns, they dont just disappear. Instead, they are sent to specialized facilities known as boneyards. These large-scale storages and dismantling sites are designed to hold the aircraft until they are either returned to service, parted out, or fully recycled.
Aerotime
MAY 22, 2025
There are encouraging signs from Boeing that it will soon steady 737 MAX production at 38 aircraft a month, a long-term ambition of the planemaker. According to Reuters , Commercial Airplanes Vice President of Quality Doug Ackerman told journalists on May 20, 2025, that Boeing expects to stabilize production at that level over the next couple of months.
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
Lufthansa is currently facing two Allegris-related certification issues with its seats. One is its business class seats on its new 787s, and the other is the first row in the economy class on some of its Airbus A350-900 jets. Lufthansa has faced various issues with its Allegris seats on its A350s, and, when it first started flying the type, it had to leave the first class empty.
Aerotime
MAY 22, 2025
Its official: On May 21, 2025, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accepted a Boeing 747-8 private jet , gifted by the state of Qatar, to serve as Trumps Air Force One. The lavishly outfitted jumbo jet has been used by Qatari royalty and high-ranking politicians in the past, and is worth an estimated $400 million. But a beautiful jet does not Air Force One make, and the cost of bringing it up to standard is likely to vastly eclipse the price tag of the plane.
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Aerotime
MAY 22, 2025
Less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump unveiled the ambitious $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense initiative , the US Air Force conducted a successful test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The missile, launched at 12:01 local time on May 21, 2025, traveled approximately 4,200 miles (6,760 kilometers) to the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site in the Marshall Islands, validatin
AV Web
MAY 22, 2025
According to a statement from Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, The secretary of defense has accepted a Boeing 747 from Qatar in accordance with all federal rules and regulations. The Department of Defense will work to ensure proper security measures and functional-mission requirements are considered for an aircraft used to transport the president of the United States.
Aerotime
MAY 22, 2025
The US Department of Defense has officially accepted a Boeing 747-8 business jet from Qatar despite criticism that the exchange amounted to corruption. On May 21, 2025, a government spokesperson said that the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had okayed the transfer of the aircraft in accordance with all federal rules and regulations. The Department of Defense will work to ensure proper security measures and functional-mission requirements are considered for an aircraft used to transport the pre
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
Boeing aims to maintain a monthly production rate of 38 aircraft for the 737 MAX program. This is the maximum output currently permitted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the manufacturer will need to prove that it can maintain this level before it is allowed to produce more aircraft.
Aerotime
MAY 22, 2025
IndiGo, Indias largest airline, has finally revealed the start dates for its new long-haul non-stop services from Mumbai to Manchester in the UK and Amsterdam in the Netherlands. As previously announced by the airline, IndiGo will be using wet-leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from Norse Atlantic Airways on both routes. Additionally, and breaking with its traditional low-cost model seen on its short-haul routes within India, the airline will offer an upgraded in-flight dining experience on both ne
Flying Magazine
MAY 22, 2025
Epic Flight Academy, the largest Part 141 flight school in the United States, has just announced a partnership with Metropolitan State University of Denver. We are thrilled to partner with MSU Denver,” said Danny Perna, founder and CEO of Epic Flight Academy (EFA). The deal with MSU Denver represents Epic’s fifth college partnership. Other schools include Daytona State College, Polk State College, and Seminole State Collegeall located in Floridaand Purdue Global, an accredited online
Aerotime
MAY 22, 2025
On May 20, 2025, Wichita-based Textron Aviation celebrated the fifth anniversary of the first flight of its Cessna C408 SkyCourier multi-role light transport aircraft. The aircraft is a high-wing turboprop-powered utility plane that can be configured to carry cargo, passengers, or for a range of other roles, or even in combination. The Cessna SkyCourier prototype first took flight on May 17, 2020.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 22, 2025
Vintage Aviation News recently received the latest newsletter from the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Gulf Coast Wing , offering an in-depth update on the restoration of its AC-47 Spooky gunship. According to the team, completion of the aircrafts annual inspection is in sight , with only a few hurdles left to overcome. Photo via CAF Gulf Coast Wing Currently, the cleaning and repair of the fuel cells is nearing completion, and they are now being reinstalled along with the associated stress plates
Aerotime
MAY 22, 2025
Spanish airline Plus Ultra Lneas Areas will operate some long-haul flights on behalf of Air Algrie, according to Spanish media reports published on May 21, 2025. The Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) agreement will come into effect imminently and have an initial duration of 12 months. The Spanish carrier will deploy at least one of its Airbus A330-200 aircraft on the Algiers (ALG) to MontralTrudeau International Airport (YUL) daily nonstop service, although the two parties may con
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 22, 2025
Eighty years after its maiden flight, the Avro Lancaster continues to capture the hearts of aviation enthusiastsespecially Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611, Just Jane, currently undergoing a comprehensive restoration to airworthy condition at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre (LAHC) in East Kirkby, Lincolnshire, England. The group has made magnificent progress, even during the pandemic, and we thought that our readers might like to see a recent (edited) restoration update, reproduced here with
Aerotime
MAY 22, 2025
A team from Elon Musks Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will review operations at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), according to Reuters. Reuters reported on May 21, 2025, that a spokesperson from the NTSB confirmed that DOGE team members had recently been assigned to look over the independent US federal agency. DOGE was officially established in January 2025, with Elon Musk arguing that the department was needed to reduce wasteful government spending and enhance transpa
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
A Cessna 550 crashed into a military housing neighborhood in San Diego on Thursday morning, igniting fires across multiple homes and vehicles, according to city officials. San Diego Fire-Rescue said it received an emergency call at 03:37, with the crews arriving at the crash site just six minutes later. The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) is responding to the crash and has warned people to "avoid the area while crews work".
Aerotime
MAY 22, 2025
STARLUX Airlines, the youngest of Taiwans three international carriers, plans to start direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Taipei’s Taoyuan Airport (TPE) next year. This is the first nonstop air service to Asia for Arizona, the City of Phoenix announced in a statement on May 20, 2025. The service, pending final government approval, will start in early 2026, offering three to four flights weekly on an A350-900 plane with 306 seats.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 22, 2025
By Mike Killian There are warbirds, and then there are rare warbirdsthe kind you might see fly with your own eyes once or twice in a lifetime. For aviation enthusiasts in North America, seeing a MiG-29 fly was once nothing more than a YouTube video or documentary. Over the last few years, however, billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman brought one back to life, with a purpose far beyond joyrides and airshows.
Aerotime
MAY 22, 2025
Etihad Airways has posted a profit of $187 million (AED 685 million) in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 30% increase year-on-year, driven by robust passenger demand and operational efficiencies. In a statement published on May 21, 2025, the airline described the results as a record-breaking financial performance. Total revenue saw a 15% rise compared to Q1 2024, supported by both passenger and cargo business.
Flying Magazine
MAY 22, 2025
A former student at United Aviate Academy has filed a lawsuit against the flight school, alleging fraud and significant delays in training that prevented program completion within the advertised time frame. This individual lawsuit follows a proposed class action filed earlier this year by multiple former students claiming the academy misrepresented both the quality and duration of its pilot training program.
Aerotime
MAY 22, 2025
Brazilian low-cost airline GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes (GOL) is preparing to exit Chapter 11 restructuring with a strengthened competitive position after the United States Bankruptcy Court approved its reorganization plan. In a statement released on May 20, 2025, GOL announced said it expected to complete the restructuring process in early June 2025 and is positioned to emerge with a strong liquidity position of approximately $900 million.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 22, 2025
Sometimes flight attendants can get injured on the job, and then get time off to recover. Heres a fascinating story of how United Airlines became suspicious of one flight attendants sick leave, to the point that the company hired a private investigator to track his movements. He ended up being fired, and is now suing to get his job back. Thanks to PYOK for flagging this.
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
Yesterday, a man was charged with making a false bomb threat on a Hawaiian Airlines flight, after reportedly telling a flight attendant that the passenger next to him had a bomb. The Navy Electronics Technician 1st Class John Stea, 35, was arrested and charged. As a result of Stea's actions, nearly 300 people onboard were deplaned and transported by bus to a secure area while the aircraft and all luggage were cleared.
Inspire
MAY 22, 2025
By: Jay Thorburn Earlier this year while flying back home from Vernon, British Columbia, I reached into my bag and pulled out the latest issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine, which I had snuck from my fathers hangar. It had been ages since Id last read one of these magazines, but the articles about aviation […] The post Rick Thorburn: Aviation Junkie first appeared on Hangar Flying.
AOPA
MAY 22, 2025
A Cessna Citation 550 struck high-voltage power lines while approaching Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in San Diego just before 4 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on May 22. The aircraft was approaching the end of the second leg of a long overnight from New York in instrument conditions and without the benefit of a local altimeter setting—which may become a focus of the NTSB investigation.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 22, 2025
Kuwait Airways is continuing its fleet modernization, as the state-owned carrier has just taken delivery of its first narrow body aircraft with flat beds in business class. Kuwait Airways adding nine Airbus A321neos to fleet Kuwait Airways has recently taken delivery of its first of nine Airbus A321neo aircraft. The first aircraft has the registration code 9K-AQA , and it flew from Toulouse (TLS) to Kuwait City (KWI) on May 15, 2025, and then operated its first passenger flight to Dubai (DXB) on
AOPA
MAY 22, 2025
Treating food as an afterthought when traveling by general aviation can turn a smooth flight into a turbulent misadventure. Whether embarking on a long cross-country trip or a morning out-and-back jaunt to a favorite breakfast spot, meal stops should be planned as carefully as other elements of the flight.
Flying Magazine
MAY 22, 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 1963 Cessna 180F Skywagon. Few taildraggers command the admiration and trust of pilots quite like the Cessna 180 series.
AOPA
MAY 22, 2025
In aviation transactions, ensuring clear title to an aircraft is as important as verifying its mechanical condition.
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
Very rarely do passengers file lawsuits against an airline when there was no major flight safety incident involved. However, that has recently taken place in the case of a United Airlines passenger who was injured by a falling suitcase onboard a flight that took place back in 2023. The passenger in question is alleging serious damages against the carrier, arguing that the cabin crew are at fault for not appropriately securing the suitcase in question.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 22, 2025
Costa Rica is quite the hotspot right now when it comes to luxury hotel developments, and Marriott has just announced its newest property there St. Regis brand coming to Guanacaste, Costa Rica Marriott has revealed plans for the St. Regis Papagayo in Costa Rica. Construction on the project is expected to start in July 2025, with an opening in early 2027 (that timeline seems optimistic, but well see!).
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
Since 2020, when Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) opened phase one of its The New SLC project, the airport has welcomed six new airlines to its premises, which also offered additional international connections. The number does not include two public charter companies, Aero and JSX, which have also launched services from/to the Utahn airport.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 22, 2025
American Airlines has been making a lot of small improvements lately, which add up. For a long time, many of us have been saying that Americans buy on board food selection in economy is just terrible. Not only has the selection been super limited, but it has only been available on flights of over 1,300 miles. Well, theres an exciting update on that front.
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
More than 80 passenger airlines will operate across the Atlantic from the Americas this year. Of these, the minuscule Air Saint-Pierre might not be one that immediately comes to mind. As its fleet consists of a few turboprops, the carrier wet-leases a Boeing 737-700 from ASL Airlines for the time-limited transatlantic domestic operation to/from Paris CDG, with the service marketed and sold by Air Saint-Pierre.
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