One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 5, 2025
As any aviation geek can attest to, sometimes the journey can be even more fun than the destination. Over the years there are many flights Ive been tempted to take simply because they seem cool, for a variety of reasons. Anyway, in this post Id like to share what I consider to be the coolest avgeek flights out there. Id love to hear what other avgeek flights OMAAT readers find interesting as well.
Aerotime
JANUARY 5, 2025
United Airlines, one of the major U.S. carriers, has announced an accelerated timeline for integrating Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire two-cabin regional aircraft fleet, marking a significant step in transforming the in-flight connectivity experience for its passengers. In a statement released on January 5, 2025, United revealed that it will begin testing Starlink Wi-Fi services on its Embraer E-175 regional jets in February, with the first commercial flights anticipated to launch in the spring
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AV Web
JANUARY 5, 2025
China has certified a four-place electric aircraft under Part 23 regulations making it the first to qualify for commercial operations beyond flight training. The Liaoning General Aviation Academy (LGAA)’s RX4E, which first flew in 2019, will be marketed globally with a focus on short-haul flights in areas without good roads. The manufacturer says the plane, which is about the size of Cessna 182 but with a much longer 45-foot wing span will have a 90 minute endurance with a range of about 1
Aerotime
JANUARY 5, 2025
Nigerian airline Max Air has temporarily suspended a part of its flight operations due to scheduled aircraft maintenance. The airline based at Kano International Airport (KAN), offering domestic and international services, has announced disruptions to its January flight schedule. In an official statement, the carrier indicated that some routes may experience adjustments or cancellations between January 4 and January 8, 2025.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
If you’re a pilot considering multi-engine training or upgrading your flying experience, comparing the Piper Seneca vs. Seminole is crucial. Both are twin-engine aircraft, but they cater to slightly different needs. The Piper Seneca is known for its power and versatility, making it great for longer flights and cross-country adventures. Meanwhile, the Piper Seminole shines in flight schools, thanks to its ease of handling and excellent multi-engine training capabilities.
AV Web
JANUARY 5, 2025
Alan Shepard: Dear Lord, please don’t let me eff* up. Gordon Cooper: I didn’t quite copy that. Say again, please. Alan Shepard: I said everything’s A-OK. From the movie, The Right Stuff (*he did not say “eff”) Aviation is one of those human endeavors that can result in getting yourself seriously killed if you do it wrong.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is one of the most iconic aircraft in general aviation. Known for its reliability and versatility, it has been a go-to choice for pilot training and leisure flying. When it comes to the performance of the Cessna 172, one question often stands out: how fast is a Cessna 172 Skyhawk? Speed is a key factor for pilots, whether for planning cross-country trips or understanding the aircraft’s capabilities.
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AV Web
JANUARY 5, 2025
Ukraine’s government has announced it’s cutting training time for new F-16 pilots to fill cockpits faster. The Air Force has received dozens of Vipers in the last few months and the country is anxious to put them into action but the pilot pipeline isn’t keeping up. The basic training program needs to be optimized. This will enable us to train more pilots to defend our country,” Deputy Defence Minister Serhiy Melnkyk said. “Ukrainian combat aviation must eventually g
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 5, 2025
A recent video from a popular aviation YouTuber has me once again itching to visit one of the worlds most remote airports, Saint Helena. This is something that has been on my bucket list for years, and I cant help but at least consider this once again. Let me share some background, and then the challenging logistics of traveling there What is the remote island of Saint Helena?
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 5, 2025
On this day in aviation history, January 5, 1917, the Sage Type 3, an aircraft that is today almost virtually forgotten, made its first flight. Designed to be a training aircraft for the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), the Sage Type 3 reveals the story of how a department store outfitter mobilized to build airplanes for the Royal Navy during WWI. The company that would build the Sage Type 3 had existed even before the invention of the airplane.
Inflight Pilot Training
JANUARY 5, 2025
Have you ever found yourself gazing at the sky, watching planes glide effortlessly overhead, and wondered what it would feel like to be in the pilots seat? For many, learning to fly is a dream theyve had since childhood, but its also a life-changing investment that brings freedom, adventure, and new opportunities. Whether youre looking for a rewarding hobby, an exciting side career, or simply a way to challenge yourself, earning your pilots license can unlock doors you never knew existed.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 5, 2025
It appears that Qantas has definitively retired the last of its Boeing 717s months after it quietly resurrected the aircraft from a highly publicized retirement in October 2024. The 717s have played a vital role in Australian aviation for over twenty years, but sadly the day has come when this reliable little T-tail will no longer grace Australias skies.
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 5, 2025
The air ambulance Beech King Air C90A was flying between two Hawaiian islands to pick up a patient. It was a dark night, but otherwise the islands enjoyed the good VFR weather we picture for a tropical oasis. They were descending from cruise altitude to 8,000 feet with a clearance to fly direct to navigation fix TAMMI. N13GZ verify going direct TAMMI?
Simple Flying
JANUARY 5, 2025
The upgraded F-15EX Strike Eagle II arguably remains one of the world's fighter jets in the air-to-air role (after the F-22 Raptor and even the F-35 - which score a 20:1 victory rate during exercises ). However, the United States is divesting many of its older F-15C/Ds ; some were partially replaced with the limited-production F-22 while others are being replaced by F-35As and new F-15EX aircraft.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
At Leopard Aviation, we specialize in providing top-tier flight training, helping students master essential flying skills with confidence. One of the most reliable aircraft for training is the Piper Seminole, a twin-engine plane that offers hands-on experience for future pilots. Knowing how to land a Piper Seminole safely is crucial for every student.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 5, 2025
Brazilian investigators have reportedly begun analyzing black boxes from the crash site of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190. The news comes almost two weeks after the regional aircraft operating flight J28243 from Baku to Grozny crash-landed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people.
The Aviationist
JANUARY 5, 2025
JetZero is working on the subscale BWB aircraft demonstrator, named Pathfinder, while Northrop Grummans Scaled Composites division is fabricating the full-size airplane and has already produced test articles of components. The U.S. Air Force is collecting data from flight tests of a subscale version of its BWB (Blended-Wing Body) demonstrator to inform the full-scale aircrafts […] The post U.S.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 5, 2025
The United States Air Force (USAF) and US Navy (USN) put on air shows at various bases and cities around the world to offer an amazing experience for attendees, mixing high-octane aerial performances with impressive displays of military air power. The shows captivate the crowd with precision and skill of elite pilots as they maneuver cutting-edge jets in stunning formations and daring stunts.
The Aviationist
JANUARY 5, 2025
U.S. Air Force E-11A aircraft equipped with the BACN (Battlefield Airborne Communications Node) payload took part in a C-UAS and IAMD exercise in the Arabian Peninsula. Airmen from the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing teamed up with their Saudi counterparts for Exercise Yellow Sands, a regional training event aimed at boosting teamwork in Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems […] The post U.S.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 5, 2025
IndiGo was founded in 2006 and commenced operations in August of that year with a flight from Delhi (DEL) to Imphal (IMF) via Guwahati (GAU). The low-cost carrier went from strength to strength, and by 2010, it had already surpassed Air India as the country's third-largest carrier, behind Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways. A $15 billion order for 180 Airbus A320s in 2011 helped secure the airline's future.
Aerotime
JANUARY 5, 2025
In a move reinforcing its support for Israel, the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to its Middle Eastern ally. The proposed deal aims to strengthen Israel ‘s long-term security by restocking its critical munitions and air defense systems. The arms package includes a diverse range of weaponry for fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery systems.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 5, 2025
Japan Airlines was founded in August 1951, and has since grown to become one of two major international carriers in Japan (the other being All Nippon Airways). Today, the oneworld member operates a fleet of over 140 aircraft to around 100 destinations across the world, including London Heathrow (LHR), New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), and San Francisco (SFO).
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 5, 2025
The Chicago-based airline initially announced an agreement with Elon Musk's satellite Wi-Fi provider in September 2024.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 5, 2025
Air travel in the main economy cabin of most US airlines has become a very uncomfortable experience. In their attempts to increase profits, the airlines have squeezed more seats into passenger cabins. The distance between the seats has been steadily reduced and, on many aircraft, the seat width has also taken a hit. Crammed into the cabins like sardines, in an industry that increasingly treats customers poorly, it is no wonder that many folks find air travel stressful these days.
AV Web
JANUARY 5, 2025
The tailless aircraft appears to be China’s latest design and video of it in flight went viral last week. The post Best Of The Web: New Chinese Warplane appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 5, 2025
The Royal New Zealand Air Force in Oceana announced on December 19, 2024, that their iconic Boeing 757 transports needed replacement due to increasing operating costs. The two main contenders are the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Airbus A321LR.
Airline Geeks
JANUARY 5, 2025
Following significant change in the Syrian political standing, Qatar Airways schedules a return to the country's capital.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 5, 2025
This video discusses the less-than-smooth rollout of the new Allegris 787 business class cabins for Lufthansa. The seats have not yet attaind FAA approval and the airline is considering operating the aircraft anyways (leaving these already-installed seats empty until they can be certified).
AV Web
JANUARY 5, 2025
Only about 25 percent of respondents regularly fly with AoA. The post Last Week’s Poll Results: AoA Has A Ways To Go appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 5, 2025
The T-1A Jayhawk served generations of United States Air Force pilots as a multi-engine trainer. It was introduced in the early 1990s as a modified Beechjet 400A, a stepping stone in the advanced phase of pilot training for students selected to fly airlift or tanker aircraft. It is also used for navigator training by the US Air Force , Navy, Marine Corps and international partners.
AV Web
JANUARY 5, 2025
Poll: Flying Resolutions For 2025 Poll: Flying Resolutions For 2025 Fly more Fly less Get a new rating Take a long cross-country The post Poll: Flying Resolutions For 2025 appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 5, 2025
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) serves as a major hub for Delta Air Lines. The SkyTeam member alone carried over 14 million passengers to and from the airport, giving it a 57.0% market share - significantly higher than second-placed SkyWest Airlines (14.5%) and Southwest Airlines (11.6%).
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 5, 2025
In 2019, the Marriott Bonvoy program was launched, following the merger between Marriott and Starwood. The Bonvoy program replaced the Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest programs, to form a unified loyalty program for the worlds largest hotel group. One positive aspect of Starwood Preferred Guest that Marriott maintained is the Ambassador program, which is a top tier status that offers additional perks.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 5, 2025
One of most travelers'first and foremost security concerns while planning for air travel is securing belongings. Combination locks are generally regarded as a simple, effective wayto secure luggage.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 5, 2025
Different hotel loyalty programs have different policies regarding how many points and elite qualifying nights you can earn if booking multiple rooms. In other words, if you often travel with family and book two rooms, can you receive elite credits and points for each of the rooms? Earning points for multiple hotel rooms Which hotel loyalty programs let you earn points for multiple rooms?
Simple Flying
JANUARY 5, 2025
LOT Polish Airlines is one of the oldest airlines still in operation today , with roots reaching back to1929, and has stood the test of nearly a century of turbulence and transformation in a fast-evolving field.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 5, 2025
Chase and Hyatt have two co-branded credit cards the World of Hyatt Credit Card ( review ) and the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card ( review ) which are among the best hotel credit cards out there. One of the awesome things about Hyatts two credit cards is that they can earn you elite nights, making it easier to qualify for status in the World of Hyatt program.
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