Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

In an age when US-based company Boom Supersonic has recently sent its X-1 experimental aircraft beyond the sound barrier for the first time (January 28, 2025), supersonic air travel is back on the agenda and grabbing headlines. Yet, while the era of the Concorde, the only commercial production aircraft to have regularly transported fare-paying passengers beyond Mach One, may have ended over two decades ago, the aviation industry is once again looking to the sound barrier as a target for its next

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

What do you think happens to the air when an aircraft flies by? The exhaust coming out of aircraft engines looks pretty dangerous, generating huge amounts of thrust and pushing back tons of hot air. Would it surprise you to know that the most dangerous part of an aircrafts wake is not the engine exhaust? By far the strongest component of wake turbulence is the swirling air generated at the tips of the aircrafts wings.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 25, 2025

Air India is updating its travel policy for employees flying domestically, as reported by The Times of India , and Im impressed by the extent to which it involves leading by example Air Indias new domestic staff travel policy Air India is updating its policy for employees traveling domestically on official business. This applies across the board, whether were talking about the CEO traveling somewhere for a conference, or a pilot deadheading somewhere to operate a flight.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

I dont exactly fit the standard pilot profile of Game Aerospaces GB1 GameBird But theres always been something about the GameBird that has piqued my interest. The sleek, sexy lines, aggressive facial-esque features, and more often than not, bright and flashy paint schemes make this aerobatic design stand out from the crowd. Never in a million years did I think I would get the chance to learn the ins and outs of this beautiful machine, until recently.

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Aerotime

MARCH 28, 2025

Alaska Airlines Flight 261 was one of the worst aviation disasters in modern US history. What should have been a routine flight turned into a tragedy after a part of the tail assembly failed. Twenty-five years on from this terrible accident, we look back at what led up to the crash, what was learned from it, and why the pilots Ted Thompson and Bill Tansky are now hailed as heroes for their actions during the incident.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Understanding the difference between a category, class, and type of aircraft can be confusing, especially for those new to the aviation industry. This article will break down these terms and explain the criteria used to distinguish one from the other. By the end of this article, youll have a clear understanding of what sets a category, class, and type of aircraft apart and why it is vital to know the difference.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 25, 2025

Gino Lucci has spent a lifetime around aircraft, but his story is anything but typical. A retired U.S. Air Force flight refueler and First Sergeant, Lucci transformed his passion for aviation into a thriving business, Round Engine Aero, which specializes in salvaging and preserving vintage aircraft. His latest creation, a fully functional motorhome built from the fuselage of a Navy R4D (the U.S.

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Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Jennifer Homendy, has appeared before the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) subcommittee, where she was questioned about the January 2025 crash between a Black Hawk helicopter and a American Eagle Bombardier CRJ700. When asked by Chairman Steve Womack to pick the most alarming data conclusions drawn from the accident investigation so far, Homendy indicated that her biggest concern was the regularity of collision alerts

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 25, 2025

While it remains to be seen if anything comes of this, the operators of London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are considering a terminal shuffle , which could impact which airlines operate from which terminals. This would be a once a decade shift Some airlines may move terminals at Heathrow Heathrow Airport has reportedly initiated negotiations with airlines, about a review of each carriers terminal allocation.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 25, 2025

Planning a business aviation flight to Belgium? Understanding Belgium’s Embarkation Tax is essential for smooth operations. Here’s everything you need to know. Overview of Belgium’s Embarkation Tax Belgium applies an Embarkation Tax to passengers departing from Belgian airports, impacting both commercial and non-commercial business aviation flights.

AV Web

MARCH 27, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said there were nearly 13,000 reports of laser strikes in 2024, a slight decrease from the previous year, but the agency says the number is still too high. In 2023, laser strikes reached an all-time high, with a staggering 13,304 incidents, marking a 41 percent increase over 2022, which saw 9,457 reported strikes.

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Aerotime

MARCH 25, 2025

If you were to try to list the airports around the world hosting the largest number of A380 double-decker aircraft, Dubai (DXB), Singapore (SIN) and London Heathrow (LHR) might possibly spring to mind. However, a rather unsuspected name pops up on that list not far behind these major global hubs, On a regular day, Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport (LDE), a small regional airport in the south of France, presents quite a sight to behold, with several of these giant aircraft lined up on the apron whi

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 24, 2025

Qantas has a couple of dozen Airbus A350s on order, which will be used to operate the worlds longest nonstop flights, like Sydney to New York. Theres a lot to be excited about with these aircraft, but well have to be patient. These planes were first supposed to enter service in 2025. Then in early 2024, it was announced that these flights were pushed back to 2026.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 27, 2025

As Trkiyes capital city, Ankara is the center of government, diplomacy, and business, making it a frequent destination for corporate and government-related private aviation traffic. The city is served by Ankara Esenboa Airport (LTAC)the sole airport for civil operations and the designated gateway for business aviation. Whether you’re supporting a diplomatic mission, government summit, or business delegation, heres what you need to know about operating into LTAC.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 27, 2025

The European Regions Association has produced a report highlighting what it believes are the societal benefits of regional airlines Titled The economic, social, and environmental value of regional airlines in Europe , the document , compiled by Oxera on behalf of the association, provides analysis on the sector. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it discusses how regional air transport sustains thousands of jobs, generates economic growth and provides welfare by strengthening Europes connectivity particul

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Aerotime

MARCH 25, 2025

Emirates has announced the opening of a new dedicated cabin crew space housed within the main Emirates Group Headquarters campus in Dubai. As the airline continues to recruit thousands of new cabin crew annually, the new Crew Zone center will provide a dedicated space for cabin crew to meet, prepare for flights, as well as relax and socialize. According to the airline, the Crew Zone is a purpose-built space for crew with a contemporary, open plan design that is available on a 24/7 basis, with se

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 25, 2025

Youve gotta appreciate a restaurant (and an airline CEO) with a sense of humor Restaurant adds junk fees to Michael OLearys dinner bill 64-year-old Ryanair CEO Michael OLeary is a bit of a legend in the airline industry. Hes one of the most brilliant, outspoken, and unapologetic airline CEOs that youll find anywhere. Fortunately he also appreciates a good joke, because he got a taste of his own medicine while dining out on the night of Friday, March 21, 2025.

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AV Web

MARCH 26, 2025

The FAA has released a 36-page decision on a complaint filed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), joined by local pilots and aviation businesses, against the County of Santa Clara, California. The decision finds that the countys 2022 prohibition of 100LL aviation fuel violated its federal airport grant obligations. The county agreed to those obligations when it accepted approximately $6.8 million in funding between 1983 and 2011.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 24, 2025

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of its latest product, TechLift, which it hopes will greatly enhance air cargo transportation for the full spectrum of the semiconductor industry. Designed to meet specialised handling and logistics requirements, TechLift offers protection including targeted shock absorption for all ground and aircraft equipment while moving all types of semiconductor products.

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Aerotime

MARCH 28, 2025

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific, alongside sister airline HK Express, has announced a raft of frequency increases across 20 destinations on the Chinese mainland to cater to rising demand between the two territories. The two carriers between them will offer around 300 flights per week as the airlines increase capacity on key routes from their Hong Kong hub.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 27, 2025

Earlier this month, Southwest Airlines revealed that it would change just about everything that makes it unique and stand out from the competition. This includes everything from charging for checked bags , to adding expiration dates to flight credits , to introducing basic economy. At the time, Southwest also revealed that it would change how it prices award tickets, when redeeming Rapid Rewards points.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 27, 2025

Im lucky to have spent the last 10 years of my life engulfed in GA. But so much of the reason for that is where Ive been able to call home. I have lived 45 minutes south of the worlds busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL)and the dozen grass and paved strips that pilots flock to when they arent flying for their day jobssince I was 4 years old.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 23, 2025

In the competitive world of airline travel, baggage fees have long been a contentious issue. While most airlines have steadily increased the cost of checked baggage over the years, Southwest Airlines stood out as a major US carrier that allowed passengers to check two bags for free. However, that unique policy has now come to an end. Southwest Airlines recently announced that it would begin charging passengers for checked baggage starting May 28, 2025a move that has sparked a strong reaction fro

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Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines and the electrical vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Archer Aviation have signed an agreement that could see the carrier launch air taxi travel in the future. On March 27, 2025, Archer Aviation announced that a contract with Africas largest airline had been signed to deploy an initial fleet of Midnight aircraft in the Ethiopian region.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 26, 2025

Recently, I wrote about how were seeing a general softening of demand for travel to the United States, for a variety of reasons. Theres no denying that the most contentious situation is between Canada and the United States, and we now have some data that shows just how extreme the change in demand is. Transborder flight bookings are down by 70%+ Weve known that travel demand between Canada and the United States has been decreasing, both by air and by roads.

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 24, 2025

This is a two-part series looking at airline credit cards. Today, we look at how it all works. Then tomorrow, we’ll ponder what happens if it all goes away. The airlines in the US have developed into a special kind of company… one that consistently loses money on its core business but makes up for it on financial services. This is thanks to the way banking laws work in the US.

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AV Web

MARCH 27, 2025

FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau announced that the agency will require most aircraft operating around Ronald Reagan National Airport to have ADS-B technology activated. Rocheleau made the announcement during a Senate hearing on Thursday morning, where he, along with NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and Director of Army Aviation Gen. Matthew Braman, fielded questions surrounding the deadly crash between a passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter earlier this year that killed 67.

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Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, marked another milestone in the 38-year history of London-City Airport (LCY), located in the Docklands area of East London just a stones throw from the financial and legal hub of Canary Wharf. At 12:01 local time, an Embraer E195-E2 regional jet operated by Helvetic Airways and registered HB-AZI touched down at the airport, simultaneously taking a place in the airports history books.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 25, 2025

In Europe, you have three major global airline groups Air France-KLM, International Airlines Group (IAG), and Lufthansa Group and theyve been on a bit of an airline shopping spree lately. For example, recently weve seen Air France-KLM invest in Scandinavian Airlines , and weve seen Lufthansa Group invest in airBaltic and ITA Airways. Currently, theres a lot of talk about carriers being interested in investing in Air Europa and TAP Air Portugal , particularly Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group,

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 23, 2025

Ive known Mr. Paul Crawford for about nine years, ever since I read an article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution where he shared his wish to fly a P-51 Mustang one more time. In 2017, thanks to the efforts of CAF Airbase Georgia, we made that dream a reality by organizing a special flight in the iconic P-51 Red Nose. At the time, he was still a young manonly 93 years old!

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AV Web

MARCH 25, 2025

Hydrogen propulsion pioneer ZeroAvia announced today it has been selected by an innovation arm within the Air Force Research Laboratory for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for a feasibility study to integrate hydrogen propulsion in a Cessna Caravan, in combination with aircraft automation technology. Known as AFWERX, the Air Force units award targets research questions specific to the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

Aerotime

MARCH 25, 2025

Ryanair, Europes largest airline, has unveiled a new subscription service that aims to lure more frequent flyers to the low-cost carrier while offering benefits in return for an annual fee. The new service, to be branded as Ryanair Prime, announced the new offering on March 24, 2025, and by doing so, takes the airline into a new era as it continues on an unrelenting path of continued growth and expansion.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 25, 2025

Its an exciting time for Alaska Air Group, following the companys takeover of Hawaiian Airlines. Were seeing the airline totally shift its strategy, including turning Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) into a global hub, with the goal of having 12 long haul destinations by 2030. The first destination will be Tokyo Narita (NRT) , with that service launching as of May 2025.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 28, 2025

In commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, Delta Air Lines will operate special charter flights to and from Normandy, France, for the fourth consecutive year. This years charters will mark the fourth time a US passenger airline will fly directly to Normandy, with the others being Delta flights from 2022-2024.

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AV Web

MARCH 27, 2025

FBO fuel sales in 2024 remained steady but showed minimal growth, according to the Aviation Business Strategies Groups (ABSG) annual survey , released ahead of the NBAAs Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in New Orleans ABSGs survey indicated that nearly 60 percent of reporting FBOs experienced either a decrease or no change in fuel sales compared to 2023.

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Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

Three Finnish trade unions, along with the Finnish Transport Workers’ Union (AKT), have announced a joint plan to hold a two-hour political strike at Helsinki Airport (HEL). Finnair has confirmed in a statement that the industrial action will take place on March 27, 2025, from 14:00 to 16:00 local time. The strike will coincide with Finnairs annual general meeting for 2025, which is scheduled from 15:00 local time the same day.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 23, 2025

I often share air traffic control clips of interesting interactions between pilots and air traffic controllers. Well, heres one that Im not sure what to make of, because the circumstances are so strange. GlobalX Airbus A320 unable to land in Phoenix, twice The excellent VASAviation YouTube channel has uploaded air traffic control audio and a visualization of what happened on the evening of Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

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