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.
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
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Air Facts
MAY 28, 2025
A Different Kind of Pilot DecisionChoosing Not to Fly Air Facts Journal Part I: A Practical Exercise in Saying “Unable” I earned my private pilot certificate in 1988, but for many years, my flying was sporadic. Like many other pilots, life pulled me in different directionscareer, family, priorities that demanded more time on the ground than in the air.
AV Web
MAY 28, 2025
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced research results today into a new fuel cell technology that could triple the energy density of electric vehicles. The report singled out aviation as a likely beneficiary of the advanced tech, since weight savings are a key component in electric aircraft propulsion systems. The new technology is described as similar to a battery, but with the difference that it can be refueled rather than recharged.
Flight Training Central
MAY 5, 2025
Confused and intimidated on the radio? Youre not aloneheres how to sound more confident and avoid common errors. Talking on the radio can be one of the most intimidating parts of flight training. Whether its your first solo or a cross-country to unfamiliar airspace, clear communication with Air Traffic Control is essential for safety and efficiencybut also a skill that takes practice.
Plane and Pilot
MAY 31, 2025
Not surprisingly, the No. 1 cause of general aviation accidents remains loss of control (LOC). Sadly, theres an average of about one LOC event a week. However, these preventable accidents can happen anywhere in our aviation world. The most famous of these was Air France Flight 447. It was the evening of June 1, 2009, and Flight 447, a 4-year-old Airbus 330, was serenely cruising just below the equator at FL 360.
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.
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Pilot Institute
MAY 8, 2025
Do you ever listen to aviation radio calls and wonder why aircraft still rely on something as old-fashioned as radio? After all, text messages and chats overtook phone calls once we got the Internet. Did aviation develop something similar? It did! Modern aircraft have a system called ACARS that sends text messages to ground systems. Lets explore what ACARS is and why its so important for aircraft.
Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
Trial by Ice Air Facts Journal Author’s Note: While this story happened more than five decades ago, the lessons learned that day are timeless. Also, Trial by Ice is not just another flying story. It is intended to be a flying lesson , but only for those pilots who read it with learning as a mindset. If the reader constantly second guesses me, or criticizes my every move while reading the text, he or she will lose the value of the lessons being offered.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 26, 2025
In recognition of Memorial Day, aviation historian Marty Steiner offers a heartfelt tribute to a group of World War II heroes often overlooked by historythe young airmen who lost their lives during flight training. In this special article, Memorial Day Tribute: Honoring The Almost Forgotten of WWII Flight Training, Steiner sheds light on the thousands who perished before ever reaching the front lines.
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.
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.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 26, 2025
For the only hotel stay of my Le Premier in the new La Premiere adventure , I spent a night at the 240-room Courtyard Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Why did I choose this hotel? Well, the price was decent, it looked fairly new, it has a direct train connection to the airport, and I figured it would make for an interesting review, since I havent stayed at a Courtyard in years.
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.
World Airline News
MAY 7, 2025
Icelandair Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 TF-ICG (msn 42836) ZRH (Andi Hiltl). Image: 963993. In April 2025, Icelandair transported 381 thousand passengers, a 24% increase compared to the same period last year. Year-to-date, Icelandair has transported more than 1.2 million passengers. During the month, 29% of passengers were traveling to Iceland, 19% from Iceland, 47% were via passengers, and 5% were traveling within Iceland.
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.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 31, 2025
On May 17, 2025, Douglas G. Matthews was formally inducted into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame , honoring a lifetime of distinguished service to military and civilian aviation, warbird preservation, and flight innovation. A 28,000-hour pilot, Matthews began flying at age 14 and went on to serve two tours in Vietnam as a U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, flying 123 combat missions and earning 11 medals and ribbons, including 10 Air Medals.
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.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 26, 2025
I first wrote about this a couple of weeks ago, but want to provide an update, for anyone who wants to make a points transfer before this restriction is put in place. Emirates Skywards points transfers being paused Emirates Skywards is a useful frequent flyer program, specifically for premium cabin redemptions on Emirates. If you want to redeem for Emirates first or business class, Skywards is generally the best option, despite the relatively high award costs and carrier imposed surcharges (keep
Northstar VFR
MAY 26, 2025
By Jillian C. Novak, CFI As a student pilot, you've probably already heard your instructor talk about using flaps during takeoff, landing, and sometimes even during slow flight practice. But have you ever wondered how different flap types actually work , and why aircraft manufacturers choose one design over another? In this post, Ill walk you through the five most common types of aircraft flaps , how they function, what kinds of aircraft youll find them on, and the pros and cons of eachjust like
Air Facts
MAY 14, 2025
Throttle Mismanagement: A T-38 Lesson That Stuck Air Facts Journal An Air Force instructor teaches a powerful lesson on throttle finessein a jet that doesnt forgive overcorrections Have you ever been in a car or plane where the person driving or piloting is constantly adjusting the throttle? In the early 90s, I carpooled to the Pentagon with a guy who had only two speeds: pedal-to-the-metal or full coast.
Pilot Institute
MAY 7, 2025
Nowadays, it seems like there is an ever-growing list of sectors that are benefiting from commercial drone applications. Whether it is in heavy industries, real estate, cinematography, or delivery services, companies have become aware of how they can improve their processes with drones. As a drone pilot, how can you get in on this action? Well, it all has to start with getting your Part 107 license.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 8, 2025
Scotlands East Lothian region is renowned for its rugged beautywindswept coastlines, rolling hills, and storied castles steeped in history. But tucked away near North Berwick, another piece of heritage has taken flight: a full-scale, airworthy replica of the Sopwith 1 Strutter, affectionately named Sophie. Built by the dedicated volunteers of the Aviation Preservation Society of Scotland (APSS) , this remarkable aircraft brings new life to a pivotal piece of First World War aviation history.
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.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 17, 2025
With the number of people who travel by air, sometimes things are bound to go wrong. However, this is still really strange (thanks to Daniel for flagging this) Woman accidentally flies as someone else BBC journalist Catherine Snowdon has written about a bizarre incident she faced on April 23, 2025, when flying from London (LHR) to Madrid (MAD). Specifically, she was on the 10:50AM flight that day, which was Iberia IB714, though she booked it as a codeshare through British Airways.
Cranky Flier
MAY 6, 2025
There was a big dog-and-pony show at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport last week touting American’s growth. This didn’t sound like much to me until I saw the details. Holy cow. American is turning on the jets with a massive number of new gates at DFW in the not-so-distant future. You may recall the previous DFW growth plan which was announced in 2023.
Simple Flying
MAY 17, 2025
United States aviation safety regulators have proposed temporary limits on flights to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), amid continued operational struggles. The proposed restrictions would see no more than 28 arrivals per hour at the facility, in an attempt to eliminate delays following multiple weeks of radar and radio outages that have wreaked havoc on the airport's operations.
Aviation Bussiness News
MAY 28, 2025
Hi Fly has exceeded key gender diversity targets outlined in the International Air Transport Associations 25by2025 initiative, reaching 31% female representation in senior leadership roles and 43% across its total workforce. These figures place the widebody wet lease specialist well ahead of the voluntary benchmarks aimed at improving gender balance in aviation.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 5, 2025
by Cosmo Gillespie On July 25th, 1939, an odd-looking aircraft took off on its maiden flight from Manchester Ringway aerodrome, England, with Avro Chief Test Pilot Sam Brown at the controls. It sported three fins, of which only two had rudders, an unusually bulging fuselage, and two wing-mounted X-configuration Rolls-Royce engines, known as Vultures.
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.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 21, 2025
Newark International Airport (EWR) has been a mess for quite some time, as we know. The airport has a shortage of air traffic controllers , theres currently runway construction , and there are all kinds of technological issues , which have caused radar and radio outages. As a result, weve seen massive delays at the airport, and weve even seen airlines voluntarily reduce their schedules at the airport, in light of these issues.
Flying Magazine
MAY 7, 2025
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people involved in laser incidents on aircraft in Washington State. According to the agency, pilots on approach to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) and Spokane International Airport (KGEG) have reported a marked increase in the number of laser incidents.
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.
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.
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 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
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