Aerotime

MAY 18, 2025

Turkish interests in the growing Indian commercial aviation industry have been seriously impacted as a result of the recent fighting between India and Pakistan. The continued activity of several Turkish aviation firms in India is being put into question after Turkey appeared to side with Pakistan at the height of the conflict. Celebi Airport Services India, the local subsidiary of the Turkish firm of the same name, had its security clearance revoked on May 15, 2025, which means it will have to s

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Airline Airlines Clearance 274

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

A Lufthansa Airbus A321-200 aircraft en route to Seville, Spain, flew without a pilot for approximately ten minutes after the first officer suffered a seizure. This occurred shortly after the captain had temporarily left the cockpit. Upon returning and discovering the first officer incapacitated, the captain took control of the Airbus A321 and diverted the flight to Madrid Airport (MAD).

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Pilot Cockpit Airline Airlines 117

Aerotime

MAY 18, 2025

Two Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft clipped their wings at Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) airport on May 17, 2025, as they prepared to depart for their respective destinations. Flights AS1190 and AS1094, bound for Orange County and Sacramento, respectively, were being pushed away from the gate simultaneously by ground service vehicles when their wings collided.

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Airline Airlines 278

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

Uganda Airlines expanded its international route network by launching its first-ever direct nonstop flights from Entebbe (EBB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on May 18, 2025. The route is served by Uganda Airlines Airbus A330-800 widebody aircraft, making Gatwick one of the few airports worldwide to welcome this rare aircraft type. In fact, the Ugandan carrier will be the first airline to operate the A330-800 at Gatwick.

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Airline Airlines 119

Aerotime

MAY 18, 2025

Cockpit camera footage has emerged online of the moment a Robinson R44 Clipper light helicopter ditched in the sea off the coast of Ecuador on May 15, 2025. The helicopter was operating on behalf of a fishing company near the port city of Manta, Ecuador, when it experienced technical problems. The pilot managed to get the rotorcraft into autorotation and performed and ditched softly into the water.

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Cockpit Pilot 255

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

The Boeing 777X is the long-awaited update to the Boeing 777. This is exciting because, for one, the Boeing 777 is the most successful twin-aisle aircraft of all time, and secondly, this isn't just Boeing slapping on newer engines. Indeed, this is probably the most comprehensive update to an airliner that we've seen in recent decades, with a brand new wing, redesigned cabin, new cockpit displays, and a fuselage stretch.

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Cockpit Airline Airlines 116

Aerotime

MAY 18, 2025

On May 15, 2025, Boeing marked the 30 th anniversary of the first Boeing 777 delivery , to United Airlines. That first delivery of the aircraft which would soon become Boeings flagship model took place in Everett, Washington, on May 15, 1995. The very first airframe to enter commercial service, a B777-200 named The Ship of the Future” with registration N777UA, was deployed on its first revenue service with United Airlines a few weeks later, on June 7, 1995, on the route between Washington

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Airline Airlines 157

One Mile at a Time

MAY 18, 2025

For the final segment of the return portion of our winter trip to Tokyo & Niseko , I flew Deltas Airbus A321neo first class on the 4hr10min redeye flight Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). It had been a long journey from Japan, as it also included ANAs 737 Premium Class , ANAs A380 first class , and Hawaiians 787 business class. I was looking forward to this flight, as Deltas A321neo features the carriers newest first class product, which has some updated design features, compared t

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Runway Flight Deck Jet Airplanes 87

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

Denver International Airport (DEN) has big ambitions of turning into one of the largest and most important hubs for commercial aviation in the United States. Long used as a hub for commercial air traffic between regional destinations in the Mountain West and other cities across the country, Denver International is now turning its sights towards international expansion.

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Airline Airlines 108

One Mile at a Time

MAY 18, 2025

Link: Apply now for the American Express Green Card The American Express Green Card ( review ) is one of the most lucrative Amex cards for earning points. In this post, I want to focus on the rewards structure of the card. First, lets cover the very basics of this lucrative product. The information and associated card details on this page for the American Express Green Card has been collected independently by OMAAT and has not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

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Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

The de Havilland Comet , introduced in 1949, was more than just an aircraft - it was a game-changer for air travel. In the aftermath of the Second World War, the British government sought to maintain its leadership in aviation and recognized the need for faster, more efficient travel, both for mail and passengers. This led to the formation of the Brabazon Committee, tasked with outlining the plans for a new transatlantic airliner.

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Airline Airlines 90

AV Web

MAY 18, 2025

I climbed into the right seat of the old 172 on floats for one of those truly pleasant assignments. My pilot was one of Canada’s leading broadcast journalists. He was introducing his new segment on the national news show he anchored in which top newsmakers were interviewed while they flew over the nation’s capital and the beautiful countryside surrounding Ottawa.

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Knot AGL Airplanes Pilot 55

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

London Luton Airport (LTN) is one of easyJet's largest operational bases, serving as a key departure point for leisure and short-haul European traffic. The airline's Airbus A319s, known for their efficiency on short-haul sectors, continue to be a workhorse for its operations. In May 2025, data reveals a mix of domestic and international destinations that dominate the carrier's A319 flying from Luton.

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Airline Airlines 102

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 18, 2025

A dynamic educational partnership between the Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTTS) and The Work-wise Foundation is inspiring students across Yorkshire with hands-on STEM learning, themed around aviation and aerospace. The joint initiative launched 2025 with momentum, delivering three Flying Roadshows at primary schools across South Yorkshire in the first quarter of the year.

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UTC Airplanes 52

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

Boston Logan International Airport is Delta's newest hub. It's not very often that you see major airlines set up new hubs, so when Delta announced Boston as a hub in 2019, it was big news. Since then, the carrier overtook JetBlue to become Boston's largest airline and opened an Airbus A330 pilot base last year. But while more A330 flights are flashy and exciting, the smaller planes have built up the company's impressive operations, including the Embraer E175.

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Pilot Airline Airlines 101

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 18, 2025

On this day in aviation history, 85 years ago (May 18, 1940), the Saab 17 took to the skies for the first time. This single-engine aircraft served in both reconnaissance and dive-bomber roles and was Swedens first all-metal, stressed-skin aircraft design. It was produced in multiple variants, including the B 17 (bomber) and S 17 (reconnaissance), though it should not be confused with the American B-17 Flying Fortress of World War II.

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Ceiling Approach Pilot 52

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

When it comes to short-haul narrowbody twinjets, airlines around the world have long had two main choices: the Airbus A320 family and the Boeing 737 family. This will continue to be the case for many decades to come, what with the increasing prevalence of the next-generation A320neo and 737 MAX series. As far as United Airlines is concerned, the carrier doesn't discriminate, and operates jets from both.

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Airline Airlines Jet 98

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 18, 2025

T6 Harvard Ltd , operating under the brand Warbird Experience, is a UK-based aviation company dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of World War II-era aircraft. Specializing in the iconic North American T-6 Harvard, the company offers immersive flight experiences, training programs, and participates in airshows to share the thrill of vintage aviation with enthusiasts and the general public.

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Pilot 52

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

Like most major cities in the United States, the greater Dallas Metropolitan Area is home to two different major airports, each of which serves its own unique purpose. The first of these is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which is one of the largest and most important airports in the entire United States and serves as the principal hub for legacy carrier American Airlines.

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Airline Airlines 103

AV Web

MAY 18, 2025

Philippine Mars, one of two surviving JRM Martin Mars flying boats finished its four-month journey to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona early Saturday. The final leg of the trip was a 150-mile highway trek from Lake Pleasant, north of Phoenix. The plane was flown from Vancouver Island to Lake Pleasant in early February and has been dismantled at the boat launch at the lake.

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Tail Cargo Airplanes 52

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

Introduced in 2007, the Airbus A380 is one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history. The double-decker was designed to serve high-density, long-haul routes from global hubs and, at its peak, garnered attention from airlines worldwide. However, its immense size and high operating costs made it difficult for carriers to turn a profit. Following a cascade of order cancellations and a market shift toward smaller, more fuel- and cost-efficient twinjets, Airbus announced it would cease A380 pro

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Airline Airlines 99

AV Web

MAY 18, 2025

A California company has unveiled its concept for business jet that burns 62 percent less fuel than a conventional aircraft of similar size and it does it entirely with improved aerodynamics that maximize laminar flow over the whole airframe. Otto Aviation released this video last week. The post Best Of The Web: Laminar Flow Revolution? appeared first on AVweb.

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Jet 52

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

Cathay Pacific is the flag carrier of Hong Kong , and most of its 179-strong fleet consists of widebody aircraft. Meanwhile, the airline's narrowbody fleet is made up of 16 Airbus A321neo aircraft. These were originally ordered by Dragonair (Cathay Dragon), but were absorbed into the mainline Cathay fleet in 2020. Dragonair was a Hong Kong-based international regional airline founded in 1985.

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Airline Airlines 102

The Aviationist

MAY 18, 2025

Brig. Gen. Wickert Shares interesting insights in podcast interview. In a wide-ranging and insightful interview on Episode 147 of the TALK4 Podcast, Brigadier General Douglas “Beaker” Wickert, Commander of the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, shared exclusive updates and reflections on some of the most high-profile developments in U.S.

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Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

Few airlines rely so heavily on transcontinental hubs as United Airlines. All three of the USs principal legacy carriers, including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines, aim to connect travelers through their massive hubs in order to offer the most travel options. However, United Airlines is in an even more reliant position, with its hubs serving as critical linchpins in its global network.

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Airline Airlines 99

AV Web

MAY 18, 2025

A California company has unveiled its concept for a business jet that burns 62% less fuel than a conventional aircraft of similar size and it does it entirely with improved aerodynamics that maximize laminar flow over the whole airframe. Otto Aviation released this video last week. The post Best Of The Web: Laminar Flow Revolution? appeared first on AVweb.

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Jet 52

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is one of the largest and most important airports in the Midwest. Despite lacking a major legacy airline hub of its own, many carriers operate nonstop services to and from Cleveland Hopkins International, connecting it to destinations all across the United States. A facility which has long been the key gateway for travel to most of Northern Ohio, the airport has only continued to grow over the past few decades, with the market share of multiple new a

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Airline Airlines 74

Aerotime

MAY 18, 2025

Five people died in Finland when two helicopters collided mid-flight on May 17, 2025. The accident happened near Eura airfield, in southwestern Finland, around midday local time. The two helicopters had taken off from Tallinn, Estonia, and were heading to an aviation event in Piikajrvi Airfield, near the town of Kokemki, in Western Finland. Both helicopters were of the same model, the four-seater Robinson R44 Raven, and were privately owned and registered in Estonia and Austria respectively.

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Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

WestJet is the second-largest airline in Canada, behind the country's flag carrier, Air Canada. The airline operates an extensive network of routes throughout Canada, the US, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as a number of long-haul services with its fleet of Boeing 787-9s.

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Airline Airlines 76

One Mile at a Time

MAY 18, 2025

We recently had to be in New York for a couple of nights, and decided to stay at the 250-room Ritz-Carlton New York NoMad. This property opened in 2022, so its one of the newer luxury options in the city. Ive gotta be honest, I had fairly low expectations going in I find Ritz-Carlton to sort of be a cookie cutter luxury brand thats having a bit of an identity crisis with modernizing, and I also have fairly low expectations of service in the United States.

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Weather Approach 71

AV Web

MAY 18, 2025

The Department of Justice has confirmed it may drop criminal charges against Boeing over the deadly crashes of two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in 2018 and 2019 that killed a total of 346 people. According to The Seattle Times , prosecutors filed documents on Saturday saying they were considering a deal under which Boeing would avoid prosecution on criminal fraud charges and instead pay fines and establish a compensation fund for the families.

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Pilot 55

The Aviationist

MAY 18, 2025

While Gray Eagle STOL demonstrated anti-drone capability with AGM-114 Hellfire and APKWS II, the STOL kit for the MQ-9B would enable organic anti-submarine warfare and fleet defense. General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) released a video on May 14, 2025, showing both computerized illustrations and actual test footage of its Gray Eagle Short Take-Off Landing (STOL) […] The post GA-ASI Tests Gray Eagle STOL in C-UAS Role and MQ-9Bs STOL Kit appeared first on The Aviationist.

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AV Web

MAY 18, 2025

A deadly storm system that killed at least 17 people in the London, Kentucky area on Friday also destroyed much of the local airport. Officials were tabulating the damage on Sunday but it would appear that at least a half dozen aircraft, including a medevac helicopter, several vintage airplanes and an ultralight were destroyed by a tornado that cut right through the airport.

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Hangar Airplanes 58

All Plane

MAY 18, 2025

Flight#: KC209 From: Astana (NQZ) To: Seoul-Incheon (ICN) Flight time: 5h 30min Aircraft: Airbus A321LR Flight#: KC918 From: Istanbul (IST) To: Astana (NQZ) Flight time: 5h 30min Aircraft: Airbus A321LR This flight review is actually a composite of two flights, both on business class, both at night and on the same type of aircraft (A321LR) and taking about the same length of time (5.5h).

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 64

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2025

San Francisco is very quiet for such a busy international hub. This is a result of "Quiet Airport," a program designed to reduce background noise and increase the peace inside. After all, traveling is incredibly stressful, and San Francisco, in particular, sees a high volume of travelers from abroad, many of whom are not native English speakers.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 18, 2025

Avelo Airlines recently got into the deportation flight business , as a way of diversifying its business model. The airline is basing three Boeing 737s at Phoenix Mesa Airport (AZA), to carry out President Trumps deportation efforts. As youd expect, this decision has proven controversial among many, especially given that Avelo has focus cities in some pretty liberal areas.

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Airline Airlines 86