Aerotime
MAY 4, 2025
Airports are more than just places where aircraft take off and land. They can also have crucial importance way beyond their own obvious remits. For instance, European airports contribute 851 billion to the economy and create 14 million jobs, according to the Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE). But some, once full of promise, now stand closed and abandoned.
Cranky Flier
MAY 27, 2025
We’re going to go old-school today with an Across the Aisle transcript of an interview I did with TAP Air Portugal’s CEO Lus Rodrigues. I was supposed to do this in person on the day of TAP’s inaugural LAX flight, but Lus was held up in customs, and I had to leave before he was able to get to the gate. So, we made up for it a few days later with a phone interview that I think you’ll enjoy.
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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.
Simple Flying
MAY 26, 2025
In an interview with Bloomberg, Qatar Airways confirmed that it would be abandoning its orders for 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, placed during a spat with Airbus over a paint dispute.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 7, 2025
In recent days, weve heard about problems at Newark International Airport (EWR) , whereby flights are experiencing major delays, largely attributed to air traffic control issues. The situation is so bad that United has even slashed nearly 10% of its schedule at the airport for the foreseeable future, in order to minimize operational impacts. Theres now an interesting update, as were learning more about how air traffic controllers at the airport and in the surrounding airspace suffered full equip
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 5, 2025
The Military Aviation Museum’s Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero flew for the first time this morning following a successful test flight with Chief Pilot Mike Spalding at the controls. This is the culmination of decades of work , primarily by the team at Legend Flyers, but also including a handful of other workshops before them. Today’s flight from Paine Field in Everett, Washington like marks the first time a Model 32 Zero has taken to the air since the end of WWII.The former Imperial J
Aerotime
MAY 4, 2025
Travelers flying with easyJet through Gatwick Airport (LGW) in May and June should prepare for severe flight disruptions. Refueling staff and ground workers are planning coordinated strike actions that could impact over 70% of the airlines daily operations from the airport. easyJet operates more than half of all departures from Gatwick, making it the largest airline at the UKs second-busiest airport.
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AV Web
MAY 29, 2025
Washington state has introduced a new tax policy imposing a 10% tax on the sale of noncommercial aircraft valued at more than $500,000. Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson signed the legislation, Bill 5801 , that is set to go into effect beginning April 1, 2026. Several aviation industry groups have voiced strong opposition to the bill, arguing it could harm businesses, agricultural operators and volunteer pilots who provide essential medical transport services across Washington.
Simple Flying
MAY 18, 2025
In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, legacy airlines in the United States have begun to expand their global networks to include more secondary destinations that cater to point-to-point travelers. Delta Air Lines , one of the largest carriers in the United States and the market's leader in terms of profitability, is no exception. It has continued to expand its schedule with more services to smaller markets in Europe that have historically not enjoyed nonstop flights.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 17, 2025
VASAviation has just covered a recent close call at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is just another example of the extent to which our air traffic control system needs reform. American jet takes off as United jet taxies on runway This incident happened at around 12:30AM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at LaGuardia Airport. It involves two aircraft: United flight UA2657, operated by a mainline Boeing 737-800, had just completed a flight from Houston (IAH), and was taxiing to the gate American Ea
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 29, 2025
On this day in aviation history85 years ago, on May 29, 1940the prototype Chance Vought F4U Corsair took to the skies for the first time. Designated XF4U-1 (bureau number 1443), the aircraft was flown by Vought-Sikorsky Aircrafts Chief Test Pilot, Lyman A. Bullard Jr., from Bridgeport Municipal Airport in Connecticut. This flight marked the beginning of the Corsairs legendary journey, which would be forged in the crucible of aerial combat.
Aerotime
MAY 30, 2025
In an announcement on May 29, 2025, JetBlue and United Airlines have declared that they are entering into a comprehensive partnership that will see both airlines cooperating closely across a number of fields. One aspect of this agreement that will have an immediate and tangible effect on passengers is the fact that both airlines will be linking their respective loyalty programs.
Cranky Flier
MAY 13, 2025
We’ve been talking about American’s strategy in New York for a very, very long time. The airline is undersized, and there is no clear solution. It briefly hoped it solved its problem in New York with the innovative Northeast Alliance (NEA) with JetBlue, but the court’s ruling shutting down that plan forced American to figure out yet another new path forward.
Flying Magazine
MAY 14, 2025
A group of lawmakers in Congress is putting forward a bill that would undo much of the more than 50-year-old rule banning most supersonic flight over U.S. land. The Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act, introduced Wednesday by Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina and Representative Troy Nehls of Texas, would instruct the FAA to revise a 1973 statute prohibiting nonmilitary air travel that exceeds Mach 1 over land.
Simple Flying
MAY 30, 2025
Boeings chief executive has confirmed that the company plans to produce 47 737 MAX aircraft per month by the end of 2025, with the plane maker planning to increase production rates incrementally to ensure its supply chain remains stable.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 15, 2025
The Aviation Herald reports on some findings that have just been released regarding a Lufthansa incident from some time ago. The details are kind of shocking. Lufthansa pilot became incapacitated while alone in flight deck On February 17, 2024, a Lufthansa Airbus A321 with 205 people onboard operated flight LH1140 from Frankfurt (FRA) to Seville (SVQ), and had to divert to Madrid (MAD).
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 16, 2025
In the world of vintage aircraft restoration, few endeavors are as ambitiousor as inspiringas bringing a long-abandoned bomber back to life. Such is the case with Consolidated LB.30 Liberator II AL557 , a rare Royal Air Force version of the Consolidated B-24, now undergoing a full restoration to airworthy condition under the direction of Eric Miller and his team at Project Warbird in Easley, South Carolina.
Aerotime
MAY 26, 2025
December 2025 will mark the 24th anniversary since the last ever flight operated by the one-time great American icon of commercial aviation, TWA, or Trans World Airlines, to give the carrier its full name. Having held a dominant position on routes across the Atlantic for decades, the airline became synonymous with transatlantic glamour and the epitome of long-haul travel by air.
Cranky Flier
MAY 30, 2025
JetBlue, United Hard-Launch New Relationship All good relationship stories follow the same path: 1) Loud, public breakup after the DOJ says the two of you aren’t right for each other, 2) Consider rekindling things before thinking better of it, 3) Feeling spurned because your ex put out a press release saying it was ready to move on, 4) Flirting with your ex’s rival — or at least not denying the rumors when they’re reported a month ago, 5) Finally announcing you’ve m
Flying Magazine
MAY 5, 2025
Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) is off to a troubling start to the week. For the eighth consecutive day, the bustling airport in New Jersey is delaying and canceling hundreds of flights with no sign of a return to normalcy. According to FlightAware , Newark experienced 482 delays and 141 cancellations on Sunday alone. By 2 p.m. EDT on Monday, the flight tracker reported 270 delays and 150 cancellations.
Simple Flying
MAY 29, 2025
The United States has suspended some sales of critical US technologies to China, including those related to CFM LEAP-1C engines, which power Chinas Comac C919 jets. The move comes exactly two years after the aircraft entered commercial service.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 30, 2025
American Airlines has issued a new round of warnings to flight attendants, as some employees at the airline have clearly turned trip trading into a side hustle Why flight attendant trip trading has become problematic Lets start with a little bit of background. Flight attendants at virtually all US airlines are assigned their schedules based on seniority.
AV Web
MAY 8, 2025
More than 125 Indian and Pakistani fighter jets reportedly engaged in a dogfight lasting more than an hour in the early hours of Wednesday, according to an unnamed Pakistani security source cited by CNN. If confirmed, it would mark one of the largest aerial battles since World War II. The alleged operation, referred to as Operation Sindhoor, is said to have taken place entirely within the airspace of both countries.
Aerotime
MAY 26, 2025
The Minns government, which manages New South Wales (NSW) in Australia, has announced that it is deploying Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters to deliver emergency fodder to farmers affected by major flooding in the country. Several days of intense flooding and heavy rainfall in southeastern Australia began during the week of May 19, 2025, and caused extensive damage in the Mid-North Coast, North Coast, and Hunter regions.
Cranky Flier
MAY 29, 2025
Wednesday, May 28 was a big day in the history of Southwest Airlines. It’s the day the airline took a big step toward… being like everybody else. We knew this was coming, of course, but what we didn’t know was exactly how pricing of all these changes would look. Now we know. The two big changes were the introduction of first and second bag fees along with a Basic Economy fare.
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.
Simple Flying
MAY 26, 2025
Last week, a TAP Air Portugal Airbus A330 flying from Newark to Lisbon had to land with just one engine running after an in-flight shutdown. Compounding matters was the fact that the widebody twinjet, which had left the New Jersey hub almost two hours late, also experienced a hydraulic failure while descending towards the capital city of Portugal. Subsequently, its crew issued a declaration of 'PAN PAN.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 29, 2025
Airlines use all kinds of methods to price discriminate, in order to get as much revenue from each passenger as possible. Heres an interesting new pricing quirk, as flagged by Thrifty Traveler. Deltas latest method for ticket price discrimination While it doesnt appear to be widespread yet, Delta has started charging different fares in some markets based on whether youre traveling alone or with a companion.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 14, 2025
The sight of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Lancaster, PA474, soaring through the skies for the National VE Day 80 commemorations was a testament to the dedication and skill of the team behind its restoration. While the aircrafts return to flight is widely celebrated, the behind-the-scenes efforts by BBMF engineers to ensure its readiness for this significant milestone are less well known.
Aerotime
MAY 26, 2025
Airbus announced on a Linkedin post published on May 23, 2025, some changes in its technology leadership. Sabine Klauke, who until now was Chief Technology Officer & EVP Engineering Commercial Aircraft Business, will be heading Digital Design Manufacturing and Services (DDMS) Next Gen, a newly created cross-division business area. In her new role, Klauke will report to Executive Vice-President Digital Catherine Jestin.
Cranky Flier
MAY 23, 2025
FAA Comes to its Senses in Newark Our crusade against Newark finally has a powerful ally — the federal government. The FAA released an interim order dramatically reducing the amount of aircraft movements at the airport for the foreseeable future. The order went into effect immediately, and it restricts operations to 56 per hour while construction on runway 4L/22R is ongoing.
Flying Magazine
MAY 23, 2025
In February and March, Beta Technologies flew its all-electric CX300 production aircraft on a six-week, 25-state, 8,000 nm barnstorm across the U.S. Now, the manufacturer is kicking off a European Grand Tour. Beta will fly the production-intent CX300 across the continent before delivery to its customer Bristow Group in Norway, which in 2022 placed a firm order for the firms electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) variant.
Simple Flying
MAY 30, 2025
Airbus has continued to progress with the Airbus A350F, the cargo aircraft based on the A350-1000, celebrating the assembly first-ever set of wings for the freighter in the United Kingdom.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 20, 2025
Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines has revealed its next destination in the United States (thanks to @IshrionA for flagging this), and its not what youd necessarily expect. Its also the first destination in the United States which isnt served by at least one of Taiwans two other global carriers (China Airlines and EVA Air). Starlux launching Taipei to Phoenix flights as of February 2026 While flights arent yet on sale, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has announced that Starlux Airlines
AV Web
MAY 2, 2025
A loose screw on a customized elevator counterweight receptacle may have led to the crash that killed air show legend Rob Holland a week ago. The NTSB issued a preliminary report on the crash that occurred at Langley Air Force Base on April 24 and said the screw, which Holland used to adjust the amount of weight to alter control feel of the MXS depending on the kind of routine he intended to fly.
Aerotime
MAY 7, 2025
The first production Concorde named Sierra Bravo has received historic monument status from the French government in a move designed to recognize the aircraft’s significance to commercial supersonic flight. Known as Concorde No. 1, the aircraft played a key role in the certification process in obtaining an airworthiness certificate and ensuring it was safe to fly.
Cranky Flier
MAY 16, 2025
Delta Moves the Deck Chairs Around Everything you knew about flying on Delta is changing — except really nothing is changing at all– yet. If you read Delta’s release , you’d see lots of words about a journey to “Discover Delta’s new Travel Experiences,” but if the airline were being really honest, it might read: “Discover Delta’s new Travel Experiences which are Delta’s old Travel Experiences with new names created by consultants.”
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