Aerotime
MAY 9, 2025
A debilitating power outage at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR), caused by a substation fire, has cost British Airways owner IAG around 50 million ($56 million), according to the company. On March 20, 2025, shortly before 23:30 local time, the London Fire Brigade descended on the North Hyde Substation after a fire broke out, damaging the three supergrid transformers located there.
Professional Pilot
MAY 9, 2025
Sikorsky S-92, Bell 412, Pilatus PC-24, and King Air 350ER provide a lifeline in the last frontier. By Rafael Henrquez Managing Editor NSBSAR conducts hundreds of medevac missions annually, coordinates with local volunteers and other agencies, and manages a personal locator beacon (PLB) program to help residents signal for help in emergencies. Pictured here are pilots, SAR coordinators, maintenance technicians, and admin staff.
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Aerotime
MAY 9, 2025
How do you make a million dollars running an airline? Start with two million. Thats an old aviation joke, but it still rings true today. The pitfalls facing commercial airlines are many, often highlighted by bankruptcies and losses in the industry. Nevertheless, some of the worlds most profitable airlines are proving it doesnt always have to be this way.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 9, 2025
Delta investing in airline partners is nothing new, as the airline owns stakes in Air France-KLM, China Eastern, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic, and more. The airline has now invested in yet another airline , but with a twist. Delta & Korean Air buy 25% stake in WestJet Delta and Korean Air have announced plans to strengthen their respective partnerships with WestJet, through the purchase of minority equity stakes in the Canadian airline from Onex Partners (the upper middle market private equity pla
Aerotime
MAY 9, 2025
In the sixth and final article in this series exploring Air Services Development, Gavin will address how tourism boards can measure the success of their co-operative marketing campaigns with carriers, and be able to showcase back to ministries and government offices the benefits of working with the supply and supporting demand generation in a coordinated way, rather than just blanket destination promotion.
Fear of Landing
MAY 9, 2025
On the 3rd of March 2023, a passenger in a private jet died after severe injuries in the cabin, which were originally reported as caused by severe turbulence. This was quickly picked up by the mainstream media and, for the next few weeks, news and oped articles focused on the ongoing issues of changing weather patterns and increased turbulence. Incidents of severe turbulence are becoming more common, often leading to injury.
Aerotime
MAY 9, 2025
The number of aircraft connected to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service from SpaceX looks set to grow to over 10,000 by the end of 2034, a new report shows. In a report from the UK-based provider of market intelligence services Valour Consultancy, released on May 7, 2025, the company noted that the in-flight connectivity industry is undergoing a major transformation, largely fuelled by Starlink.
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Aerotime
MAY 9, 2025
Vertical Aerospace have signed a new agreement with long-term partner Honeywell to strengthen their alliance on the path towards certifying the VX4, an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The companies announced on May 9, 2025, that the expanded partnership will enter a significant new stage in the VX4s development, with the contract thought to be worth up to $1 billion over the next decade.
Alaska Air
MAY 9, 2025
Jeff Miles fulfilled his lifelong dream last week by joining his mom, Captain Michelle Miles, in the flight deck, making history as Alaska Airlines' first mother-son pilot team. The post When your hero is Mom: Mother and son pilots fly together in a milestone moment for Alaska Airlines appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
Aerotime
MAY 9, 2025
British-Spanish multinational airline holding company International Airlines Group (IAG) has ordered up to 76 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft. In a statement released on May 9, 2025, IAG announced that these new aircraft will enable IAG’s airlines to grow and replace their long-haul fleets with modern, fuel-efficient planes. IAG confirmed that the aircraft will be delivered between 2028 and 2033.
Simple Flying
MAY 9, 2025
Air Canada has confirmed that it is going to have to wait until the next calendar year before it can take the first deliveries from its highly anticipated orders for the Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-10. The news came as the Canadian flag carrier announced its first quarter results, and, while the airline is having to work hard to mitigate the impacts of the delays, it is eagerly anticipating their arrivals.
Flying Magazine
MAY 9, 2025
On May 1, another close call made headlines near Reagan National Airport (KDCA) in Washington, D.C. This time, the incident involved two commercial jets a Delta Air Lines A319 and a Republic Airways E170 and a Black Hawk helicopter from the Armys 12th Aviation Battalion. The helicopters crew took a scenic route, the FAA claimed, deviating from its planned route to the Pentagon.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 9, 2025
The Spirit of Flight Foundation has announced the addition of a remarkable piece of American daredevil history to its museum collection: a replica of Evel Knievels Skycycle X-2. The iconic rocket-powered vehicle, best known for its dramatic 1974 attempt to leap the Snake River Canyon in Idaho, will soon arrive at the museum’s home in Nampa. Many people remember Evels legendary attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon, said Gordon Page, President of the Spirit of Flight Foundation.
Flying Magazine
MAY 9, 2025
Boeing has reactivated its fourth 777X testbed aircraft, designated WH004, marking its return to flight operations for the first time since late 2021. The aircraft took off from Paine Field (KPAE) in Everett, Washington, on Wednesday. Following this flight, all four 777X test airplanes are now concurrently active, a milestone not achieved since 2021.
Aerotime
MAY 9, 2025
In homage to NASAs space travel endeavors, LEGOs latest aerospace release features the iconic Space Shuttle Enterprise and a Boeing 747 shuttle carrier. Details behind the incredible LEGO duo were released on May 6, 2025, with the Danish toymaker confirming the 2,417-piece set scheduled would be available to all on May 18, 2025, retailing at $229.99.
Simple Flying
MAY 9, 2025
US legacy carrier Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay $330 million to acquire a 15% stake in WestJet. This marks the latest development in the Atlanta-based SkyTeam founding member's ongoing partnership with Canada's second-largest airline, which dates back more than 14 years to the start of 2011. Delta hopes that its stake in WestJet will benefit both the airlines and their customers in various markets.
Flyertalk
MAY 9, 2025
Bloomberg reports authorities are planning to meet regarding reducing flights in and out of the New York area airport one of the busiest airspaces in the world. Plan Would Ask Carriers to Voluntarily Reduce Flights While the Federal Aviation Administration and others have not commented, insiders speaking anonymously to Bloomberg says a meeting could take place quickly between authorities and air carriers.
Flying Magazine
MAY 9, 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board has released the preliminary report on April’s in-flight breakup and crash of a tourist helicopter in New York. Investigators from both the NTSB and the FAA are scrutinizing video recordings from surveillance cameras that caught the aircraft’s disintegration as it flew over the Hudson River corridor.
Aerotime
MAY 9, 2025
Deliveries of the KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tanker are expected to resume within days, following a months-long suspension due to the discovery of structural cracks. While the resumption marks progress, the troubled program continues to face delays in its key Remote Vision System (RVS) upgrade, pushing full operational capability back to 2027. Structural cracks identified, most repaired In February 2025, the US Air Force (USAF) halted deliveries after detecting cracks on two aircraft that h
One Mile at a Time
MAY 9, 2025
Frontier Airlines has just rolled out a lucrative new program, which Im sure will interest some travelers. Frontier Platinum & Diamond members get companion travel perk Frontier Airlines has just introduced an unlimited companion travel benefit for Frontier Miles Platinum and Diamond elite status members the companion just has to pay taxes and fees (starting at $5.60), but otherwise doesnt have to pay a fare.
Flying Magazine
MAY 9, 2025
For the second time in as many weeks, air traffic controllers (ATC) handling flights into and out of Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) were met with black screens, unable to see or talk to the aircraft under their watch. The incident is the latest in a worrying trend. The FAA in a statement said controllers in Area C of the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facilitywho in July took over management of Newarks airspace from a facility on Long Island, New Yorklost comm
One Mile at a Time
MAY 9, 2025
International Airlines Group (IAG), which is the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, LEVEL, etc., has just gone on a massive shopping spree, to renew its long haul fleet. I dont think theres anything surprising here, and theres one aspect of this that Im particularly happy to see. IAG orders A330neos, A350s, 777Xs, 787s IAG has placed a firm order for 71 wide body jets.
Simple Flying
MAY 9, 2025
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch, which investigates civil aircraft accidents in the United Kingdom, has released its findings on the rejected takeoff incident of a British Airways flight at London Gatwick Airport in June 2024.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 9, 2025
During our recent visit to the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, we had the opportunity to interview Deputy Director Hill Goodspeedyou can read and watch the video [ HERE ]. On our way to the Flight Line, the outdoor ramp where large aircraft or those awaiting display assignments are kept, one airframe immediately caught our attentionnot just for its size, but for its extraordinary story.
Simple Flying
MAY 9, 2025
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) has long been one of the most important hubs within the global network of legacy carrier United Airlines. The facility is a major domestic hub, and it serves as United's principal link to the greater New York metropolitan area. Furthermore, the airport is also well-connected to the rest of United's US-based hubs, with frequent and efficient nonstop flights multiple times per day.
The Aviationist
MAY 9, 2025
AFRL and the developer DZYNE said the Grasshopper offers low-cost standoff cargo delivery and troop resupply in contested, high-risk environments The U.S. Air Force has received several dozen units of the Grasshopper autonomously-navigated gliders that will substitute larger manned aircraft for cargo deliveries in risky, air-defended environments, officials from contractor DZYNE told Air and Space […] The post U.S.
Simple Flying
MAY 9, 2025
With a robust background in engineering and leadership experience in the aerospace sector, Ortberg's appointment has sparked discussions about whether a leader with an engineering background is what Boeing needs on its path to recovery.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 9, 2025
Executives at Denver International Airport (DEN) are facing some criticism over a recent work trip to Madrid, where they spent anywhere from $9K to $19K per person on tickets to get there (thanks to Zen for flagging this). Is the criticism warranted, or is this much ado about nothing? Denver Airports very expensive trip to a conference in Spain CBS News Colorado has the story of how Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington and his eight top executive flew to Madrid in April 2025, for
Simple Flying
MAY 9, 2025
Air Canada has announced that it will add Boeing 737 MAX 8 flights from Montreal, Canada, to Edinburgh, Scotland. The new seasonal route will launch on June 26th and so lets take a look at the details of the new service for todays video!
Flying Magazine
MAY 9, 2025
On July 26, 2024, about 1:04 p.m. MDT, a Pilatus PC-12/47E was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Recluse, Wyoming. The pilot and six passengers were killed. Before the crash, the pilot reported to Salt Lake City Center the loss of the autopilot and declared an emergency. The pilot then advised he was trying to get control of the airplane, and the controller asked if he needed additional assistance.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 9, 2025
On this day in aviation history, May 9, 1962, we mark the 63rd anniversary of the first flight of the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe. Designed as a heavy-lift helicopter powered by dual engines, the CH-54 earned the name Tarhe, after a chief of the Wyandot tribefittingly meaning Crane in the Wyandot dialect. True to its name, the aircrafts unique skeletal appearance, with a large open midsection, allowed it to carry cargo slung beneath the fuselage.
Aviation Bussiness News
MAY 9, 2025
We sat down with Jingfeng Liu, President of Chinese aircraft seating manufacturer Jiaitai, where he discusses the companys rapid rise as a leader in premium aircraft seating solutions, proudly representing Chinas growing influence in global aerospace manufacturing. With a focus on cutting-edge design, passenger comfort, and engineering excellence, Jiatais story is one of strategic growth and international ambition – anchored by a vision to redefine the in-flight experience.
Simple Flying
MAY 9, 2025
Denver International Airport is under the spotlight after it was revealed that it authorized nine executives to fly to Madrid in first or business class. While this may not seem that strange, the move sparked a backlash when it was discovered that one ticket alone cost $19,000. Another staff member broke the airport's employee travel policy by adding on their two-week vacation in Europe following the conference.
Aviation Bussiness News
MAY 9, 2025
A campaign group has mounted a legal challenge in a bid to reverse the UK government’s decision to allow Luton Airport to expand. The expansion involved a new terminal, as well as numerous modifications to the ground layout. Passenger numbers are predicted to rise, following the adaptions to almost double the current levels. READ: Luton And District Association for the Control of Aircraft Noise statement The Luton And District Association for the Control of Aircraft Noise (LADACAN)group ha
Flying Magazine
MAY 9, 2025
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The United States entry into the war followed the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. For Great Britain, France, and Canada, hostilities began several years earlier, and Popular Aviation what we now know today as FLYING Magazine was writing about it. I spent a day at the Museum of Flight in Seattle looking at back issues and seeing what the publication was doing before and during WWII.
Aviation Bussiness News
MAY 9, 2025
Workers at Glasgow Prestwick Airport have reached an amicable deal on pay and conditions with their employer. The Unite union has said that the deal, backdated to 1 April guarantees the real living wage (RLW) of 12.60 per hour for all permanent staff, and a basic salary increase worth up 6.8 per cent depending on role. The deal further secures improvements to shift allowances and pay along with an additional days annual leave for workers based at the airport after five years employment.
Simple Flying
MAY 9, 2025
As airlines look to attract more passengers in an increasingly competitive market, it often comes down to the various product offerings both at the airport and on board the aircraft. Keeping that in mind, American Airlines has unveiled the food and beverage options at the soon-to-be-opened Flagship and Admirals Club lounges at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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