Aerotime

MAY 15, 2025

British startup carrier Global Airlines has successfully taken off on its maiden passenger flight from Glasgow, Scotland, to New York, United States, becoming the first British airline to offer a direct flight across the Atlantic on this route. The aircraft, an Airbus A380 painted in Global Airlines colors and registered as 9H-GLOBL, departed Glasgow Airport (GLA) in Scotland on May 15, 2025, at 11:33 local time, heading to John F.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 15, 2025

The Aviation Herald reports on some findings that have just been released regarding a Lufthansa incident from some time ago. The details are kind of shocking. Lufthansa pilot became incapacitated while alone in flight deck On February 17, 2024, a Lufthansa Airbus A321 with 205 people onboard operated flight LH1140 from Frankfurt (FRA) to Seville (SVQ), and had to divert to Madrid (MAD).

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Aerotime

MAY 15, 2025

Alaska Airlines launched its first widebody services from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Washington, with an inaugural flight to Tokyo-Narita (NRT), Japan, on May 12, 2025. This new nonstop service to Japan is the first step in Alaska Airlines plan to create a long-haul hub at its Seattle-Tacoma base. The US airline plans to launch at least 12 international routes out of the Northwest Pacific by 2030.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 15, 2025

Singapore Airlines has just reported its results for the 2024-2025 financial year , and theyre good, though the airline notes the uncertainty that the current environment is causing. Employees are also being rewarded with huge bonuses. Details of Singapore Airlines strong financial results Singapore Airlines reported its results for the past financial year, which ended on March 31, 2025.

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Aerotime

MAY 15, 2025

Southwest Airlines could be preparing for a significant expansion of its international operations. The low-cost carrier has filed a request with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to get permission to fly to all countries with which the US has an Open Skies treaty. While the bulk of Southwest Airlines routes are within the US, the airline already flies to a limited number of destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2025

Within the aviation community, Vero Beach, Florida, is most well known for being the site of Piper Aircrafts manufacturing and business operations. While Vero Beach Regional Airport (KVRB) has been home for the well-regarded aircraft airframer for more than six decades, it also serves as the gateway for tourists from the U.S. and beyond who are looking for fun in the sun in a quieter locale than many other Florida vacation destinations.

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Aerotime

MAY 15, 2025

REGENT announced on May 14, 2025, that one of its customers, Florida-based UrbanLink Air Mobility, is increasing a pre-existing Seaglider order from 27 to 47 units. In September 2024, UrbanLink Air Mobility placed an order for 27 Viceroy ground-in-wing vehicles, each capable of transporting up to 12 passengers flying just a few meters above water at speeds of up to 180 miles per hour.

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Aerotime

MAY 15, 2025

Kuwait Airways, the national airline of Kuwait, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, the first of nine A321neo aircraft on order with the European planemaker. The delivery will add to Kuwait Airways’ current A320neo and A330neo aircraft and is part of the airlines fleet modernization plans, Airbus said in a statement published on May 14, 2025.

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Simple Flying

MAY 15, 2025

Singapore Airlines has announced that the 2024/25 financial year was a record-breaking one for the carrier as far as some of the key financial metrics were concerned. Most notably, the wider Singapore Airlines Group 's profits and revenues were higher than they've ever been before, underlining a strong 12 months for the Asian giant. The carrier's fortunes were boosted by the Air India-Vistara merger.

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Aerotime

MAY 15, 2025

Etihad Airways will boost its daily flights to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) after the airline reported significant growth in travel demand between Italy and Abu Dhabi. The growth in travel demand supports Abu Dhabi’s tourism ambitions and reinforces broader commercial and cultural links between Italy and the UAE, Etihad said.

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Simple Flying

MAY 15, 2025

May 2025 has been a busy and exciting month for WestJet. Indeed, following a major investment from Delta Air Lines and Korean Air last week that saw the two SkyTeam members acquire respective stakes of 15% and 10% in the carrier, WestJet has now announced that it will be increasing its European connectivity. This will be done through a boosted codeshare deal with Air France and KLM.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2025

Fans of historical aviation take note: The next phase of gallery openings at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. are scheduled for this summer. According to museum officials, five new exhibitions, including the Lockheed Martin Imax Theater and a redesigned museum entrance along the National Mall, will open on Monday, July 28.

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Simple Flying

MAY 15, 2025

Aviation safety has greatly improved in the past several years, largely thanks to advancements in aircraft engine technology. Engines on today's commercial jets are more reliable, safe, and efficient than previous models, and airlines have taken full advantage of these benefits in their operations and route networks. Some jet engines are more popular than others, like the Pratt & Whitney PW4000, which has powered five different aircraft types since its introduction to service.

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AV Web

MAY 15, 2025

Scouting America, formerly Boy Scouts of America (BSA), unveiled a newly revised Aviation merit badge, aimed at sparking youth interest in aviation. The updated badge introduces Scouts to core aviation topics such as aerodynamics, navigation, meteorology, air traffic control, aviation safety, and historical milestones. Through hands-on activities and potential visits to aviation facilities, Scouts will gain real-world exposure and immersive learning experiences that bring these concepts to life.

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Simple Flying

MAY 15, 2025

Air France is one of the world's top five Airbus A220 operators, with a fleet of 43 A220-300 airframes. Since welcoming its first A220 in September 2021, Air France has continued to expand its A220 fleet, helping it phase out its older and less-efficient A318 and A319 aircraft. The type is now an integral part of its short-haul network and among the most modern aircraft in its fleet, alongside the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 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 2011 Arion Lightning. The Arion Lightning has long been a popular choice with pilots who want a light sport aircraft that was not designed to be a basic trainer.

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Simple Flying

MAY 15, 2025

Global Airlines has departed on its inaugural commercial flight across the Atlantic Ocean, with the airlines Airbus A380 having left Glasgow Airport (GLA) for its trek to New York, the United States.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 15, 2025

Id like to throw out a question to the OMAAT community, for any attorneys who might be interested in chiming in. If I were taking this theoretical situation seriously, Id directly consult an attorney, but this is all such a joke that I figure it makes for good blog fodder I have a theoretical legal question Let me share a theoretical scenario, for no reason whatsoever: Youre a blogger, and you wrote a post about a dispute that an international airline is having with an aviation regulator in a ce

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Simple Flying

MAY 15, 2025

Delta Air Lines will appoint Brad Sheehan as the new Senior Vice President of Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance following the retirement of David Garrison, who has held the position for nearly five years. Sheehan is a seasoned aviation safety expert, bringing over 25 years of industry experience.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 15, 2025

Global Airlines is currently operating its first Airbus A380 flight. Well, sort of. Lets go over the details, give the airline some credit, and then discuss whats next. Global Airlines A380 flies from Glasgow to New York Ive written extensively about airline startup Global Airlines , which is in possession of an ex-China Southern A380, with mostly original interiors (seats have been reupholstered, and it looks like they bought little lamps for premium seats).

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Simple Flying

MAY 15, 2025

Delta Air Lines has refreshed the names of its onboard products and introduced a new booking experience. Beginning May 15, 2025, all customers shopping and booking flights originating from the US or Canada on or after October 1, 2025, will see these changes. The updates will be reflected in the Fly Delta app and on Deltas official website.

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AV Web

MAY 15, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a 90-second outage at Denver International Airport earlier this week that left some 20 pilots unable to communicate with air traffic control. FAA Deputy Chief Operating Officer Frank McIntosh confirmed the incident during a congressional hearing Thursday, explaining that both the primary and backup radio frequencies failed, forcing controllers to switch to an emergency frequency to communicate.

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Simple Flying

MAY 15, 2025

Many of today's legacy carriers are the result of mergers and rebrandings. For example, British Airways was founded in 1974 but traces its origin to 1919. Air Canada is no exception, as, while the Canadian flag carrier came into existence in its current form in 1965, it traces its origin to 1937 with the founding of Trans-Canada Air Lines.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 15, 2025

Hilton Honors seems to have just increased award costs for stays at some of its top properties (thanks to Phl06 on FlyerTalk for flagging this ). I cant say that Im that surprised, but this is definitely a negative development. Hilton Honors raises points cap for top properties For several years now, Hilton Honors hasnt published award charts. While the program has dynamic award pricing, the reality is that the most expensive award rates at a particular hotel have been pretty consistent.

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Simple Flying

MAY 15, 2025

Archer Aviation, the company that is developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft called the Midnight, which is supposed to carry up to four passengers and a pilot, unveiled that the organizers of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the United States, in 2028, have chosen it to be the official Air Taxi Provider for the event.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 15, 2025

A few days ago, I shared my awful experience flying American , where the carriers handling of a delay was oh-so-bad, yet oh-so-typical for the airline. Some people (fairly) asked me why I still frequently fly with the airline, and am loyal to American. Let me explain, as the answer is a bit nuanced. The short answer is that Id no longer consider myself to be loyal to American.

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Simple Flying

MAY 15, 2025

Any perception of a threat to the safety of the aircraft and its occupants is taken seriously. Something similar happened recently at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, when a safety incident forced authorities to check the aircraft and even issue a brief ground stop.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 15, 2025

Delta Air Lines has just announced plans to introduce new product names and travel experiences for flights as of this fall. The changes include more than just updated branding, though. Lets discuss the details, which are live effective immediately, for flights as of October 1, 2025. Delta rebrands and simplifies product names Lets start with the more minor change, which youll immediately see for flights as of October 1, 2025.

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Simple Flying

MAY 15, 2025

There has truly been nothing like the COVID-19 pandemic when it comes to the commercial aviation industry. While smaller regional events have halted and changed the nature of commercial aviation in certain regions, the pandemic's ability to completely shut down commercial air travel all across the globe fundamentally altered the industry as it existed at the time.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 15, 2025

Weve seen a trend lately whereby more airlines have made free Wi-Fi available for more passengers. Taiwanese Star Alliance carrier EVA Air is the latest airline to introduce free inflight connectivity. The implementation of this is a bit complicated, so lets discuss EVA Air adds free Wi-Fi for Infinity MileageLands members As of July 2025, EVA Air will be introducing free inflight connectivity onboard all Wi-Fi equipped aircraft, including the Boeing 777, Boeing 787, and Airbus A330.

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Simple Flying

MAY 15, 2025

American Airlines is adding more than 22,000 extra seats this fall to help fans attend their favorite professional and college football games across the United States. This marks the airline's largest-ever fall football schedule, offering more football-focused capacity than any other carrier.

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AV Web

MAY 15, 2025

On Wednesday lawmakers introduced the Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Acta new bill to overturn the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAAs) 52-year ban of civil supersonic flight over U.S. land. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and Aviation Subcommittee Chair Troy Nehls (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan legislation, which calls on the FAA to update or issue new regulations within one year, allowing civil aircraft to exceed Mach 1 speedsso long as the sonic boom does not reach the ground.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2025

The world of FPV (First Person View) drone flying has experienced exponential growth over the past few years. What started as a hobby for people who loved drone technology and tinkering with electronics has become a multimillion-dollar industry. In 2023, this segment of the drone industry was valued at $117 million and is projected to reach almost $400 million by 2030.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 15, 2025

Time and money variables go hand in hand. The most popular question we address with prospective pilots is how much and when? Of course the time and money variables go hand in hand. While difficult to arrive at an exact date and decimal point, pilots control much of their own destiny and we can provide ranges for time and money with reasonable accuracy based on past performance.

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World Airline News

MAY 15, 2025

American Airlines is adding thousands of seats for thousands of fans to watch touchdown after touchdown this fall. As part of the airlines largest-ever fall football schedule, more than 185 additional flights with more than 22,000 additional seats will make it easy for fans to plan the perfect getaway that is sure to be a winning game plan. American will add special flights for fans to watch the action where its best: live from the stadium.

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AOPA

MAY 15, 2025

The House Committee on Ways and Means on May 14 approved what proponents call the "one, big, beautiful bill," which includes the return of bonus depreciation, a rule that allows businesses that purchase capital equipment, including aircraft, to claim 100 percent of the depreciation in the first year instead of spreading it over several years.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 15, 2025

By Jillian C. Novak, CFI As a Certificated Flight Instructor, I often see student pilots have a lightbulb moment when they finally get Zulu time. If youre early in your training, youve probably seen it on METARs, TAFs, flight plans, and maybe even your FAR/AIMand youve probably asked: Why am I using a time zone Ive never been to? Heres the thing: Zulu time isnt just a formalityits a cornerstone of aviation communication, planning, and safety.

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