Aerotime

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The new GE Aerospace Catalyst turboprop engine has been given the seal of approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), following extensive evaluation involving over 23 engines and more than 190 component tests. On February 27, 2025, GE Aerospace announced that the Catalyst engine was the first turboprop engine to be certified to the latest standards, which include more than 20 significant new requirements.

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Lets say youre cruising at 10,000 feet when Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructs you to “squawk 1200.” Do you know what that means, and do you know what to do next? Pilots and ATCs daily use transponder codes, also known as squawk codes. They help the ATC identify and keep track of who you are. And in a dire emergency, it instantly lets the ATC know everything you need.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

JetBlue has revealed plans to commence new daily summer flights between Manchester-Boston and New York from June 2025. On February 27, 2025, the airline confirmed that the service will begin on June 12, 2025, and will be the only nonstop direct flight between Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) and New Yorks John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

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Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This year is turning out to be quite the collection of aviation incidents, with the dramatic video of Southwest flight 2504’s go-around at Chicago Midway making headlines around the world. This is feeding into a growing narrative of aviation issues, especially in the US, with many expressing concern that aviation is no longer safe. Part of this effect is the selective attention of the media.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

During my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I had the chance to check out several lounges at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). After visiting the Capital One Lounge , Chase Sapphire Lounge , Turkish Airlines Lounge , Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse , and Lufthansa Business Lounge , I spent some time at the British Airways Galleries Lounge (worry not, this is the last lounge review in the series, and then well get to actual flight reviews!).

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Canadian manufacturer Bombardier has announced the delivery of its 1,000th super-mid-size aircraft, a Challenger 3500 business jet, to JM Family Enterprises, an automotive company. The delivery took place during a special ceremony at Bombardiers Challenger delivery center in Montral, the company declared on February 27, 2025. More than 700 Bombardier employees and invitees attended the ceremony.

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

We often hear that the key to a great landing is an equally great approach. And lets face it, the key to that flawless approach is often a well-planned descent. Like so many things in aviation, the preparation for that silky-smooth touchdown often starts miles from the airport while still at our cruise altitude. In the airline world, descent planning and execution receives a lot of attention.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I Am UNSAFE ChecklistLessons Learned on a Fateful Night Air Facts Journal You get experience by making mistakes and surviving, and then, as a result, become a safer more confident pilot. Some mistakes, however, we just should not make. This is a story of one of those chain of mistakes that did not result in an accident and that I escaped from unscathed with way more experience than I had ever wanted.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Sports fans, this ones for you, as its your annual post about anything related to professional sports. New England Patriots players dont like their Boeing 767 The logistics of transporting sports teams can be complicated, since historically, most teams charter commercial aircraft to get to and from their games. Back in 2017, the New England Patriots did something that was innovative at the time, when they picked up their own team aircraft.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Frontier Airlines is set to further expand its presence at HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport and has announced nine new routes. The airline is now the fastest-growing carrier in Atlanta and has registered significant growth year-on-year. The new routes will be operational this summer season.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

On this day in aviation history, February 28, 1947, a North American P-82 Twin Mustang with the name “Betty Jo” completes the longest nonstop flight by a fighter aircraft without aerial refueling by flying from Hickam Army Airfield, Hawaii, to LaGuardia Airport, New York. This flight, made by Lieutenant Colonel Robert E. Thacker and Lieutenant John M.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In early 2024, Delta Air Lines announced plans to launch a new seasonal route, which is the carriers longest domestic route yet. While the plan was initially for the flight to come back for a second season, thats no longer in the cards. I guess this didnt turn out to be a huge success, and I cant say Im surprised. Basics of Deltas Boston to Honolulu route Between November 21, 2024, and April 30, 2025, Delta is operating a route between Boston (BOS) and Honolulu (HNL), with the following schedule

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Qatar Airways is one of the world's highest-ranked airlines and was ranked the world's best airline in 2024 by Skytrax. Now Qatar Airways has announced that it equipped its 30th Boeing 777 with Starlink Wi-Fi. In December 2024, Qatar launched a Boeing 777 Starlink-enabled route to Toronto soon after launching its first Starlink-enabled flight to London.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Originally a Chinese proverb, this is a quote that many people in the historic aircraft community can associate with. No project is too lofty. As the great Gerry Beck liked to say, “ The impossible just takes a little longer.” Mr. Beck was referencing the effort to build his P-51A Mustang from the ground-up, using the original blueprints.

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Alaska Air

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Alaska Airlines' flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), have ratified a new three-year contract that includes significant improvements such as increased pay, greater flexibility, and better benefits. This agreement marks a major milestone for Alaska Airlines, reflecting the essential role of flight attendants in ensuring safety and operational excellence.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Something as simple as a disabled aircraft could you force you to an alternate airport. One of the most important skills pilots learn during flight training is sound decision making. Every flight, regardless of the complexity of the airplane or the distance of the trip, is comprised of a continuous series of decisions involving a host of variables that the pilot must make in order to safely get from point A to point B.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

When it comes to horse racing in the United States, you would be hard-pressed to find an event that is more synonymous with the sport than the legendary Kentucky Derby. The ten-furlong Grade I stakes race typically attracts more than 150,000 spectators, and takes place on the first Saturday in the month of May. With fans flying in from all over the US, this makes for a busy weekend at the local airport.

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Aviation Bussiness News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced AEROSPACE, a specialised logistics solution designed to tackle Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations by ensuring fast and secure transport of critical parts. When aircraft face unexpected technical issues or require urgent repairs, they can be grounded until the necessary components arrive. With global air travel and cargo demand rising, quick access to replacement parts is more crucial than ever.

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The Aviationist

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 53rd Test and Evaluation Group completed an operational taxi test with a U.S. Navy AGM-84N Harpoon Block II+ anti-ship missile loaded on a U.S. Air Force F-16 in a demonstration of rapid weapons integration capabilities. Seeking an alternative to traditional weapon integration timelines, which can often take many years, this demonstration showcases the ability […] The post U.S.

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In January 2023, we had the pleasure of visiting the Military Aviation Preservation Societys museum, better known as the MAPS Air Museum. You can read our article HERE. This remarkable institution houses a collection of more than sixty historic aircraft and an extensive array of aeronautical artifacts at its facility within the Akron-Canton Airport, just south of Akron, Ohio.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, the world of private aviation has boomed. During the travel lockdowns of the pandemic, private jets were often the only way to get around, and they were considered much safer as the lack of proximity to others significantly reduced the chance of the virus transmitting. Even when lockdown orders were lifted and commercial aviation did resume (albeit with mask-wearing requirements), private jets were still the preferred mode of transit for many, especi

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released details from an initial report on a deadly seaplane crash in Western Australia which occurred in January 2025. The preliminary report , published on February 27, 2025, describes events on Rottnest Island leading up to the accident on January 7, 2025, when a private seaplane crashed into the waterwhile trying to take off near the Australian island.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

During my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I had the chance to check out several lounges at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). After visiting the Capital One Lounge , Chase Sapphire Lounge , Turkish Airlines Lounge , and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse , I stopped in at the Lufthansa Business Lounge. In addition to being a Star Alliance lounge, this is also a Priority Pass lounge over select hours.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has scrambled fighter jets twice this week upon detecting Chinese military aircraft and drones operating near Okinawa, according to official press releases from the Japanese Joint Staff. On February 26, 2025, Chinese military drones operating near Okinawa tested Japan’s air defenses. From morning to afternoon, a BZK-005 reconnaissance drone – plus, for the first time, a Chengdu GJ-2 (also known as Wing Loong 2) reconnaissance and attack drone

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Aviation Bussiness News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

For the second consecutive year, Colombian cargo carrier Avianca Cargo has been honoured with the ESG & Sustainability Award at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2025. Avianca Cargo earned the award due to its strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, including the operation of its Airbus A330F fleet, which is the freighter with the lowest environmental impact in Latin America.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to supercharge efforts to recruit more air traffic controllers as the US attempts to address a long-running shortage of staff. On February 27, 2025, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy declared that the country wants the best and brightest to be fast tracked into the FAAs academy at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center.

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The Aviationist

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B flew the first test missions with the Meteor missile, starting the integration of the European air-to-air missile on the Lightning II. The Royal Air Force announced on Feb. 28, 2025, that an F-35 flew for the first time with the Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile (BVRAAM). Specifically, […] The post F-35 Flies for the First Time with Meteor BVRAAM appeared first on The Aviationist.

Aviation Bussiness News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Pratt & Whitney has announced that the GTF Advantage engine has achieved the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the Airbus A320neo family, making itthe latest engine in the GTF family to be certified. With first production engine deliveries expected later in 2025, the GTF Advantage will provide 4-8% more takeoff thrust, enabling higher payload and longer range, unlocking new destinations for airlines.

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The Aviationist

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Sweden has initiated negotiations with its German counterpart to integrate the Taurus KEPD-350 on the Gripen, and ordered time-critical activities integration studies with Saab. Sweden will acquire the German-made Taurus KEPD-350 ALCM (Air-Launched Cruise Missile) to be integrated on its Saab JAS39 Gripen C/D jets, according to the latest document from the Swedish military materiel […] The post Sweden to Acquire Taurus KEPD-350 ALCM for its Saab JAS39 Gripens appeared first on The Aviation

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World Airline News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

BermudAir Embraer ERJ 170-200STD (ERJ 175) VQ-BLU (msn 17000344) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 963718. [Hamilton, Bermuda February 26, 2025] Hahnair is pleased to welcome BermudAir (2T), Bermudas national air carrier, to its leading partner portfolio. A globally recognised distribution provider, Hahnair will expand the distribution reach of BermudAir to 100,000 travel consultants in 190 markets worldwide.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Recent months have seen something of an exodus from British Airways' frequent flyers , following changes made to the UK flag carrier's loyalty program. These members have been voting with their feet and taking their money elsewhere, with Lufthansa now looking to gain a foothold with some of this traffic by offering a status match. The German national airline's latest offer also applies to Iberia.

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The Aviationist

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The main goal of Cope North 25 is the integration of the F-35s from Japan, Australia and the United States, building cooperation, enhancing command and control practices, and developing air combat tactics. This years edition of the Cope North exercise between the United States, Japan and Australia marks the first time F-35 Lightning IIs from […] The post U.S., Japanese and Australian F-35s Train Together for the First Time at Cope North 25 appeared first on The Aviationist.

Aviation Bussiness News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Spanish aerospace components supplier ITP Aero has inaugurated its new advanced manufacturing centre in Spain which will enable the research of new materials, the development of new high-complexity components, and the enhancement of repairs activity. The company has invested 24 million in ADMIRE (Advanced Manufacturing Aerospace Center) which it hopes will contribute to the company’s transformation toward more sustainable aviation and employ more than 150 highly qualified professionals.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 777-300ER is comfortably the most popular variant in Boeing's 'triple-seven' family, with data provided by the US planemaker showing that this version accounts for some 833 of the overall family's 1,742 deliveries to date. This represents a proportion of more than 47.8%. The type has been a bestseller thanks to its long range and high capacity, making it a versatile jet for carriers all around the world.

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Aviation Bussiness News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

A decision by the UK government to allow Gatwick airport’s emergency runway into regular use has been welcomed by officials at the airport. The plan would see the runway moved slightly as well as a number of other upgrades. These include remodelling and replacing existing taxiways, some of which have already been completed, extending both terminals, and installing new aircraft gates.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Frontier Airlines has announced additional routes out of Atlanta, as the low-cost carrier continues to grow at the fortress known as Delta Air Lines central hub. At the same time, Southwest Airlines has continued to reduce capacity to/from Atlanta, yet should remain the second-largest airline at the airport in 2025.

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Aviation Bussiness News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Sabre Corporation, a global travel technology company, has launched LATAM Airlines Groups New Distribution Capability (NDC) tool, bringing the largest airline group in Latin America into its network and expanding access for travel agencies and buyers worldwide. The Sabre NDC will allow LATAMs seven major airline carriers, including LATAM Colombia, Brazil, and Chile, to further personalise travel for its customers through this agreement, allowing travel buyers to see the airline groups full conte

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