Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

The automatic pilot (autopilot) has to be one of aviations finest technological inventions. Yet, it is also one of the earliest, having been introduced (in its most rudimentary form) in 1912, just nine years after the Wright Brothers first took to the air in their powered Wright Flyer in 1903. Since those early days, the autopilot has developed enormously, both in terms of capabilities and functionality.

Weight-Shift-Control

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 3, 2025

For the final segment of our royal visit to Versailles , I flew United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 first class on the 2hr20min flight from Washington (IAD) to Miami (MIA). I booked this flight because it was the most convenient way to get home, but I was excited about this because it would be my first flight with Uniteds new interiors. United has been doing an impressive job upgrading its cabins on narrow body aircraft, and it was nice to finally experience that.

Narrow-Body Aircraft

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

Wizz Air announced on April 3, 2025, that it will be investing 14 billion over the next three years to enhance the customer experience it provides to its passengers. This plan, called Customer First Compass, aims to be comprehensive in its scope, covering four major customer touchpoints: product, price, service and communications. Although no specific figures have been provided by the carrier about the exact allocation of this investment among the airlines different areas, the official announcem

Approach

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 3, 2025

In this, I want to cover how to pre-order meals in Delta Air Lines premium cabins, including in domestic first class and Delta One business class. While Delta allows you to select your meal in advance when traveling in a premium cabin, the process isnt quite as straightforward as with American, so Id like to take a look at how that works (based on a recent flight experience).

Airline

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

A fractured axle caused by overheating led an Aer Lingus flight to land in Belfast without one wheel, according to a report from the United Kingdoms Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). On October 31, 2023, during its return flight from Edinburgh Airport (EDI), the aircraft, an ATR 72-212, executed an ILS approach and successfully landed on Runway 04 at Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Runway

AV Web

APRIL 3, 2025

On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced new measures to support air traffic controllers at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA). The agency said it would be increasing the Operational Supervisor staffing from six to eight, reviewing Certified Professional Controller staffing numbers, and reassessing DCAs arrival rates, which are disproportionately concentrated in the final 30 minutes of each hour.

Air Traffic Control

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced it is increasing support and oversight for the air traffic control team at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). In a statement released on April 2, 2025, the FAA said a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team will be visiting DCA Airport in early April 2025 to provide confidential support for staff after stressful events.

Air Traffic Control

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

ITA Airways has received official approval to begin its integration into Star Alliance, following a decision by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB), which brings together the CEOs of its 25 member airlines. ITA Airways started its integration with the Lufthansa Group back in February 2025 , revealing more detailed plans for incorporating the newly acquired Italian airline into its global operations.

Airline

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

The national transportaTion Safety Board (NTSB) has recently released final reports on two very similar fatal accidents that happened only a week apart. Both involved single-engine piston aircraft landing at their home fields. The first was an Extra 300 at Galt Field Airport (10C) in Wonder Lake, Illinois, on November 25, 2022. The second was a Mooney M20 at Falmouth Airpark (5B6) in Massachusetts on December 2, 2022.

Runway

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 3, 2025

Air France first class (marketed as La Premiere) is regarded as one of the worlds best first class products. Best of all, the airline is in the process of rolling this out a brand new first class suite , which takes the current experience to the next level. Air France has just scheduled its first flight with the new first class, so in this post I want to recap which routes feature La Premiere, and which routes have the new product.

Jet

Universal Weather

APRIL 3, 2025

The UN Ocean Conference 2025 will take place in Nice, France, from June 9-13, drawing government delegations, industry leaders, and NGOs worldwide. Given the high-profile nature of this event, business aviation operators must prepare for significant logistical challenges, including slot limitations, restricted parking availability, and heightened security measures.

Clearance

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

Emirates has launched a courier express service that provides a door to door courier service with an average ETA of 48 hours. Emirates Courier Express is an end-to-end delivery solution which Emirates claims is set to redefine the express delivery experience. Traditionally, cross-border delivery is managed via a global hub-and-spoke model, with a package making multiple stops before arriving at its end destination.

Airline

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 3, 2025

Thai Airways has historically struggled with fleet and product consistency. Thats largely because the airline has lacked a long term strategy due to constant financial issues, and that has made it tough to actually invest in the passenger experience. For the past several years, the airline has been in rehabilitation, and is trying to turn itself around.

Wide-Body Aircraft

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

On April 1, 2025, British leisure airline Jet2, along with its in-house inclusive tour operator, Jet2holidaysmarked the opening of its 13th UK base with the start of passenger operations from London-Luton Airport (LTN). With two of the airlines new Airbus A321neo aircraft based at the airport initially, the carrier expects to operate up to 36 rotations per week to a variety of European and Mediterranean vacation hotspots, the blueprint for Jet2s successful growth over recent years.

Cabin Crew

Simple Flying

APRIL 3, 2025

Perhaps one of the more versatile utility aircraft, the Daher Kodiak has had a complicated history in its short existence. First designed by Quest Aircraft Company, the Kodiak is now manufactured and sold by Daher, the French aerospace conglomerate. The Kodiak, similar in appearance to the famous Cessna Caravan, was designed to be a Short Takeoff and Landing ( STOL ) aircraft that could hold a much larger complement of passengers than typical STOL aircraft produced today.

General Aviation

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

April 30, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a conflict that spanned more than 20 years, from 1954 to 1975. Saigon (now known as Ho Chi Minh City) was captured by North Vietnamese Army (NVA) forces on April 30, 1975. Historically referred to as the Fall of Saigon, Vietnam also commemorates that day as Victory Day, or the day that Vietnam had its reunification as one country under communist rule.

Aileron

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 3, 2025

American AAdvantage has four published elite tiers (in addition to Concierge Key status , which is invitation-only). In separate posts Ive written guides to Executive Platinum , Platinum Pro , and Platinum status, and in this post, I want to look at Gold status, which is the entry-level tier in the AAdvantage program. Gold status is better than nothing, but thats about it.

Airline

Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

By Morris Silverman ATP. G-VI/V/IV, Challenger 601/604, Falcon 2000EX EAsy Banyan Air Service specializes in Bombardier Challenger and Global, Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream, Hondajet, Pilatus, and Textron Citation and King Air aircraft. S ince the dawn of aviation, the existence of a maintenance-designated person or entity has always been crucial. Over time, it became an inseparable element of developing new ideas, plans, and manuals which have gone hand-in-hand with the work of innovators within

Air Traffic Control

Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 3, 2025

Leading innovators in the aviation industry were honoured at the annual Aerospace Tech Week Europe trade show in the first ATR Awards The awards recognised individuals and companies for their outstanding contributions to the industry in 2024. The five categories featured three deserving finalists, selected from nominations, with the winners chosen by an expert judging panel prior to the event.

Approach

Alaska Air

APRIL 3, 2025

Alaska Airlines has enhanced its Mileage Plan loyalty program with personalized rewards, including bonus miles, upgrades, and lounge access, offering members more choices at every stage of their journey. Additional Alaska Airlines Visa Signature and Alaska Airlines Visa Business cardholder benefits were announced as well. The post Alaska Airlines Elevates Loyalty Program with Personalized Rewards and Enhanced Benefits appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

Airline

Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 3, 2025

London Luton Airport (LLA) has been given the green light from the UK government to increase capacity from 19m passengers per annum to 32m. The ruling has come in spite of the Planning Inspectorate recommending that the plans be rejected over environmental concerns. The expansion includes a new terminal building and other infrastructure to allow the airport to maximise use of its single runway.

Operating Limitations

Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

As systems continue to evolve, artificial intelligence will play an important role in flight operations safety. By Shannon Forrest ATP/CFII. Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Honeywell Primus Epic F ederal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 91.205 prescribes the minimum instruments and equipment necessary for flight. Under visual flight rules (VFR) during daytime, a pilot can operate with only basic gauges: an airspeed indicator, altimeter, compass, fuel gauges for each tank, and oil temperature,

Cockpit

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

Israel’s El Al Airlines has announced that it intends to resume flights between Tel Aviv and Moscow on May 1, 2025. The decision comes after the Israeli national airline determined that Russias airspace was safe enough to resume operations following a review. El Al will join only a handful of other Western airlines currently permitted to fly to Moscow, joining the likes of Air Serbia, Etihad, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines.

Airline

AV Web

APRIL 3, 2025

Airshow fans enjoying the sights and sounds of the 2025 edition of the Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo couldnt help looking up when a trio of P-51 Mustangs roared through the sky behind their Merlin engines. The three-ship JackAces Aerobatic Team consists of pilots Lou Horschel, Ariel Luedi, and Marco Rusconi flying Mustangs Mad Max, Little Witch, and Cheryl Lynn, (respectively).

Pilot

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 3, 2025

On this day in aviation history, April 3, 1946, the Bell Aircraft Corporations Model 47, registered as NC1H, became the first helicopter to receive commercial certification. The historic flight took place near Niagara Falls, New York, with company test pilots Edward F. Hensley and Gerald Arthur Jay Demming at the controls. Demming, still learning to fly the Model 47 under Hensleys instruction, faced a significant challenge.

Payload

iPad Pilot News

APRIL 3, 2025

How to File an IFR Flight Plan in ForeFlight: A Comprehensive Guide iPad Pilot News ForeFlight offers a variety of ways to plan a flight, and if you’re like most pilots, you start the trip planning process on the Maps screen. The touch-planning tools make it easy to quickly enter departure/destination airports, determine the optimum route and altitude, and calculate time en route and fuel burn using stored aircraft profiles.

Flight Plan

World Airline News

APRIL 3, 2025

Affordable one-way fares start at$39 Avelo currently serves 55 cities spanning 23 states,Puerto Ricoand four international destinations:Bahamas,Jamaica,MexicoandDominican Republic Avelo Airlines Boeing 737-752 WL N7834A (msn 33789) BUR (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960380. HOUSTON,April 3, 2025—Avelo Airlines today opened its eighth base of operations at Coastal North Carolina’sWilmingtonInternational Airport (ILM), inaugurated seven new nonstop routes and adds Chicago O’Hare to its

Airline

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

Brisbane Airport, located in Queensland, Australia, and the countrys third busiest in terms of revenue traffic, marked its first 100 years of operations on April 1, 2025. To mark the occasion, the airport authority has unveiled a new corporate logo and brand identity that will be rolled out across its entire operation in the coming months. According to the airport, the new logo reflects the ongoing transformation of Queenslands most important gateway.

Jet

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 3, 2025

A Thai influencer flew Emirates Airbus A380 first class on the carriers most economical route, and somehow received public criticism from an Emirates flight attendant?! This is an interesting story, and thanks to PYOK for flagging this. Thai influencer maximizes short Emirates first class flight A Thai influencer with 1.5 million followers on TikTok recently posted a video about her experience flying Emirates famous A380 first class from Bangkok (BKK) to Hong Kong (HKG).

Airline

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on social media that Colombia intends to acquire Saab Gripen fighter jets from Sweden to replace the country’s aging fleet of Israeli-made Kfir aircraft. However, uncertainty remains over the viability of the sale due to the risk of a potential veto by the United States. Following the letter of intent signed by the government of the Kingdom of Sweden, and after approving the country’s strategic air defense as a prioritized project, I hereby

Jet

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 3, 2025

Last June, we published an article about the Planes of Fame Air Museum of Chino , California, beginning an extensive overhaul of their Curtiss-built P-47G Thunderbolt, US Army Air Force serial number 42-25254 (which you can read HERE ). Now, the museum has made a major milestone in this project by reinstalling the Thunderbolt’s freshly overhauled Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine. 3/4 view of the Planes of Fame’s Curtiss P-47G Thunderbolt, 42-25254, with its newly overhau

Firewall

Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

PRESS RELEASE D aher Aircraft today announced a range of avionics and systems enhancements for its Kodiak 900 and Kodiak Series III airplanes in 2025, further improving their operability, maintainability and flight safety along with increasing the commonality between these two versions and the companys TBM 960 aircraft. The improvements involve both standard and optional equipment, and are being applied on new production Kodiaks delivered beginning this year from Daher Aircrafts Sandpoint, Idah

Altimeter

Simple Flying

APRIL 3, 2025

Private jet travel has significantly increased in the last few years. More and more independent owners, corporations, and private jet charter companies are ordering new aircraft for their use. While the capital cost of the jet is only the initial financial damage owners bear, it is indeed the largest sum that needs to be spared or loaned to acquire a brand-new jet.

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AV Web

APRIL 3, 2025

The Senate Commerce Committee is considering issuing a subpoena to the U.S. Army after it has refused to turn over a report detailing its use of its Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology. Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) condemned the Armys refusal to comply with the Senates request, which seeks to clarify military policies on ADS-B usage in restricted airspace.

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

Textron Aviation, the US-based aerospace giant that owns a range of aircraft brands such as Bell Helicopters, Cessna, Pipistrel, and Beechcraft, will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Cessna 172 Skyhawk single-engine training aircraft in 2025. The type, first introduced in its most simple form in 1955, has come a long way since then, with over 45,000 of the type already built, and the aircraft remaining in production seven decades on.

Pilot

Simple Flying

APRIL 3, 2025

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Boeing's CEO Kelly Ortberg told U.S. senators that he is happy with the company's progress in improving manufacturing safety practices in the wake of several notable incidents. With last year's nearly catastrophic door plug blowout that took place on an Alaska Airlines flight undoubtedly keeping the public spotlight on the manufacturer, Ortberg and his team certainly have their work cut out for them.

Airline

AV Web

APRIL 3, 2025

John and Martha King of King Schools today awarded $5,000 scholarships to two young pilots. The scholarships are awarded in cooperation with the national Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and Women in Aviation International (WAI), respectively. The winner of the WAI scholarship is Lily Mocharnuk, from the Dallas, Texas area. Mocharnuk had her first flight at the age of eight in a Cessna 182 Skylane.

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