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
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
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
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
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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
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
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.
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.
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
Airports all over the United Kingdom are gearing up for what is set to be a busy Bank Holiday weekend. With Monday, May 26th being a public holiday, it offers an ideal opportunity for passengers looking to fly away for a weekend break without having to take as much time off work, with Friday, May 23rd being a popular departure date on this front. In fact, it is so popular that tomorrow looks set to break records.
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.
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
Inadequate ATC staffing is an issue affecting several airports in the United States. While Newark Liberty International Airport has somewhat become a poster child of such problems, other airports, too, are facing operational challenges because they dont have enough air traffic controllers guiding aircraft.
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.
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
easyJet, a United Kingdom-based low-cost carrier, has announced that it will open a new base in Newcastle, the UK, promising to support 1,200 jobs, according to its estimates, which are based on the presumption that each UK-based aircraft directly supports 400 jobs and adds further gross value added (GVA).
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.
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
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo lost part of its nose landing gear during a failed landing attempt at Luis Muoz Marn International Airport last month, a preliminary report from the NTSB has confirmed. The detached wheel and tire struck the aircraft's left engine and wing as the crew initiated a go-around.
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.
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
On May 21, ahead of the peak summer season, SAS reintroduced flights from Copenhagen to Seattle. It is one of numerous transatlantic US routes starting this month. The carrier served Seattle for many years until 2009.
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
Lufthansa has unveiled that its first class lounge at Munich Airport (MUC) is open once again, with the pre-flight space being open from 05:00 to 22:00 daily. In addition to the first class lounge, the German airline also offers a first class check-in area at the airport.
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.
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.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 22, 2025
On this day in aviation history66 years ago, on May 22, 1959Benjamin O. Davis Jr. became the first African American Major General in the United States Air Force. Best known for commanding the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, Davis led a distinguished career that broke racial barriers and paved the way for greater inclusion of minorities in the U.S. military.
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.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 22, 2025
Citi has just announced plans to launch a new no annual fee credit card, which actually represents the rebranding of an existing card. Basics of the no annual fee Citi Strata Card Several weeks ago, Citi closed applications for the Citi Rewards+ Card, and now we know why. Citi plans to launch the Citi Strata Card, to replace the Citi Rewards+ Card. The expectation is that existing Citi Rewards+ customers will be converted to the card as of July 20, 2025, while new cardmembers will be able to app
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
Dutch carrier KLM operates an extensive fleet of 115 aircraft comprised primarily of Boeing-made jets, along with a handful of planes from European manufacturer Airbus. This includes an older fleet of Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 widebodies alongside its brand-new fleet of Airbus A321neo single-aisle jets. Welcoming its first delivery in August 2024, KLM currently has seven A321neos at its disposal, but will be taking delivery of several more of the next-generation narrowbodies in the coming mon
Flying Magazine
MAY 22, 2025
A Cessna Citation crashed into a neighborhood in San Diego early Thursday morning, setting multiple homes on fire and forcing officials to evacuate several blocks. It was not immediately clear how many people were on the airplane, identified by the FAA as a Cessna 550. Local emergency response officials have not released the number of injured, either on the aircraft or in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood where it crashed.
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
Air New Zealand relies heavily on ATR 72-600 and De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 turboprops to serve New Zealand's domestic routes. The airline operates 29 ATRs and 23 Dash 8-300s, which makes it the largest operator of the Dash 8-300 in the world. New Zealand is home to 5 million people, and many of its population centers are small and scattered across the elongated mountainous islands.
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.
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
With around a 6% domestic market share, Alaska Airlines is the fifth-largest airline in the United States. Importantly, Alaska is in the process of taking over Hawaiian Airlines, which will give an even larger share. Like Southwest, Alaska Airlines operates a Boeing 737-family-centered fleet, although it also operates a fleet of Embraer E170 regional jets.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 22, 2025
As we know, Marriott wants to grow at any cost, and often that strategy involves launching new hotel brands. Along those lines, Marriott has just announced the details of its 37th hotel brand. Basics of the new Series by Marriott hotel brand Series by Marriott is the name of Marriotts newest hotel brand, which is a collection brand in the midscale and upscale lodging segments.
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
Allegiant's all-domestic operation involves 42 US states. Unsurprisingly, intra-state services in the ultra-low-cost-carrier's network are highly unusual. Until Allegiant's latest route announcement, its sole links for the rest of 2025 were to be within Florida: Orlando Sanford and Tampa St Pete to Key West. However, it will now begin flying between Knoxville and Memphis in Tennessee , the country's 36th-largest state by geographic area.
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