Simple Flying
MAY 17, 2025
Spirit Airlines has reduced its flight numbers by 25% during peak summer months, which are considered the most lucrative period for carriers across the world. According to the aviation analytics company Cirium , the low-cost airline will operate 59,304 flights from June 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025, a notable decrease from 80,003 flights during the same period last year.
Aerotime
MAY 21, 2025
Flight restrictions imposed at Newark Liberty Interantional Airport (EWR) following three recent radar outages at the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) will remain in place until June 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced. In an interim order, issued on May 20, 2025, the FAA said that the airport will operate with 28 arrivals and 28 departures until the construction of Runway 4-Left/22-Right is finished.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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.
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
Simple Flying
MAY 21, 2025
Earlier this week, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 operating a US domestic flight from Chicago, Illinois to Portland, Oregon experienced a rather eventful departure when one of its tires burst upon takeoff. While the narrowbody twinjet was able to continue westward to its destination as planned, emergency services in Portland were asked to be on standby as the aircraft approached the Oregonian hub.
Aerotime
MAY 21, 2025
Ryanair has told some of its flight attendants in Spain to return salary increases agreed in 2024 following a legal dispute with their union. On October 24, 2024, a pay rise had been agreed with the Spanish union Confederacin Sindical de Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) for all flight attendants, regardless of union membership. However, the agreement was contested in court by another union, the Unin Sindical Obrera (USO), which argued that its members were not represented during the negotiations.
Flying Magazine
MAY 23, 2025
Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW) will redesignate its runways on June 12. Runway 13C/31C will become Runway 13L/31R, while the existing Runway 13L/31R will be decommissioned. The Chicago Department of Aviation announced the planned airfield changes as part of ongoing safety improvements at the citys second-busiest airport. According to an FAA Safety Team Notice (NOTC4427) issued on Wednesday, the changes are significant enough to warrant a special notification to pilots and aviation personnel.
Aviator Connection brings together the best content for aviator professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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.
Aerotime
MAY 21, 2025
Culper Research has claimed that Archer Aviation has systematically misled, deceived, or outright lied to investors about its progress related to developing its electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight. On May 20, 2025, Culper Research , which was founded by Christian Lamarco, released a report with several claims including that Archer Aviations continued promotion of near-term commercialization is not only premature, but reckless.
Cranky Flier
MAY 20, 2025
Spirit is an airline looking for a network identity. It used to be that Spirit was the ultra low cost carrier (ULCC) with frequent service in large markets. It was the ultimate spill carrier. But times have changed, and Spirit has been looking for a new way to get an edge. It is now looking to a very unlikely partner… Essential Air Service (EAS)-provider Contour.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 17, 2025
Marriott Bonvoy has made a subtle but significant change to its terms & conditions, as flagged by View from the Wing. I suspect this wont have many practical implications, but its worth covering nonetheless, in terms of managing expectations. Marriott no longer promises suite upgrades if available Historically, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum members and above have (at least in theory) been entitled to upgrades to the best available rooms at check-in, up to standard suites.
Simple Flying
MAY 18, 2025
A Lufthansa Airbus A321-200 aircraft en route to Seville, Spain, flew without a pilot for approximately ten minutes after the first officer suffered a seizure. This occurred shortly after the captain had temporarily left the cockpit. Upon returning and discovering the first officer incapacitated, the captain took control of the Airbus A321 and diverted the flight to Madrid Airport (MAD).
Aerotime
MAY 18, 2025
Cockpit camera footage has emerged online of the moment a Robinson R44 Clipper light helicopter ditched in the sea off the coast of Ecuador on May 15, 2025. The helicopter was operating on behalf of a fishing company near the port city of Manta, Ecuador, when it experienced technical problems. The pilot managed to get the rotorcraft into autorotation and performed and ditched softly into the water.
Flying Magazine
MAY 17, 2025
Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) reports show many ways to get something simple wrong. Here youll see how creative errors can sneak in and deprive pilots of the fuel that keeps us airborne. Flight Planning A pilot encountered 32-35 knot headwinds at cruise. At 2.5 hours airborne, they decided to land for fuel because only 8 gallons remained. Fifteen minutes later, the engine failed.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 23, 2025
Marriott Bonvoy and Emirates Skywards have had a relationship for years, known as Your World Rewards. This offers some reciprocal perks, and in this post, I want to take a closer look at whats available through this collaboration, since its something that many members overlook. The concept of an airline and hotel group working together makes sense, since those who fly a lot are also likely to stay in hotels a lot.
Simple Flying
MAY 18, 2025
Uganda Airlines expanded its international route network by launching its first-ever direct nonstop flights from Entebbe (EBB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on May 18, 2025. The route is served by Uganda Airlines Airbus A330-800 widebody aircraft, making Gatwick one of the few airports worldwide to welcome this rare aircraft type. In fact, the Ugandan carrier will be the first airline to operate the A330-800 at Gatwick.
Aerotime
MAY 19, 2025
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has reported a profit after tax of 1.61 billion for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, representing a drop of 16% compared to the previous fiscal year, when it posted a 1.92 billion profit. The airline attributed the profit drop to pricing pressure, which has led to average fares being 7% lower compared to the preceding year. A modest increase in ancillary revenue (+1%) has not been enough to offset the lower ticket prices.
Flying Magazine
MAY 19, 2025
A massive federal spending bill heading to vote this week includes $12.5 billion in airport and air traffic control infrastructure projects over the next four years. The national budget for the 2025 fiscal year, titled the Big Beautiful Bill, was approved by the House Budget Committee in a rare weekend vote on Sunday night. It is expected to be put to vote on the House floor by the end of this week.
Cranky Flier
MAY 19, 2025
Delta has been teasing that it would have some sort of “Basic Business” unbundled offering for a long time. We expected to see it at the airline’s last investor day, but that didn’t happen. Apparently the airline wasn’t ready. But now… it still hasn’t happened. But Delta has reorganized its fare brands in a way that sets the stage for an eventual Basic product in all cabins.
Simple Flying
MAY 23, 2025
A final report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) concluded that a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 landed without its nose landing gear extended. The incident took place on June 28, 2023.
Aerotime
MAY 19, 2025
Hundreds of flights have been delayed or cancelled at Paris Orly Airport (ORY) after air traffic control systems experienced a breakdown. On May 18, 2025, Aroports de Paris (ADP), which manages 14 airports in the Paris area, confirmed the issue in a statement on X saying that due to a breakdown in air traffic control systems at Orly airport, flight delays and cancellations are to be expected.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 23, 2025
Early yesterday morning, a private jet tragically crashed in San Diego. While there are lots more questions than answers as of now, the air traffic control audio from this is quite something Cessna Citation II crashed on approach to San Diego Shortly before 4AM on Thursday, May 22, 2025, a 40-year-old Cessna Citation II with the registration code N666DS crashed (thats quite the registration code).
AV Web
MAY 17, 2025
A pilot in Powell River, British Columbia encountered the very definition of a close call a couple of weeks ago while on short final for the airport there. As he approached the threshold in his Cessna 172, another 172 descended in front of him, missing a collision by not very many feet. The pilot hit the gas and overflew the other Cessna as his passenger recorded it all.
Simple Flying
MAY 22, 2025
United Airlines is facing a second lawsuit related to its United Aviate Academy, the flight school the airline launched in 2022 to support the carriers goal of hiring more than 10,000 pilots within the next decade. The lawsuit alleges fraud and significant delays in training, which prevented program completion within the advertised timeframe. Carrie Lynne Thompson, the plaintiff in the case, is seeking $500,000 in damages.
Aerotime
MAY 18, 2025
Turkish interests in the growing Indian commercial aviation industry have been seriously impacted as a result of the recent fighting between India and Pakistan. The continued activity of several Turkish aviation firms in India is being put into question after Turkey appeared to side with Pakistan at the height of the conflict. Celebi Airport Services India, the local subsidiary of the Turkish firm of the same name, had its security clearance revoked on May 15, 2025, which means it will have to s
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 23, 2025
It takes an aircraft to deliver an aircraft, at least in the case of the U.S. Coast Guard HU-25 Guardian, a fixed-wing jet that will soon be delivered to the Tillamook Air Museum in Oregon. The HU-25 Guardiana militarized Falconis the first Coast Guard aircraft to join the museums collection. The aircraft entered service with the branch on February 28, 1982.
Simple Flying
MAY 23, 2025
Two US Senators have urged the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to prosecute Boeing in a criminal fraud case regarding the 2018 and 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crashes and reject the tentative agreement that will allow the company to avoid pleading guilty.
Aerotime
MAY 23, 2025
Japan’s Skymark Airlines has placed an order for six Boeing 737-8 aircraft as part of its strategy to modernize its fleet for future growth. The order was approved by the airlines Board of Directors on May 22, 2025, and later announced in a filing by the airline on the same day. According to Skymark, the order represents the companys long-term strategy to renew the fleet for the future growth of the company in the Air Transportation business.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 21, 2025
Last week, unusual Airbus A380 airline startup Global Airlines operated its first charter trip in partnership with Hi Fly, a roundtrip from Glasgow (GLA) to New York (JFK). This week, the airline is operating its second charter trip, from Manchester (MAN) to New York (JFK). Not a whole lot about this operation made sense before the first charter flight was operated, and even less about this operation makes sense after the first charter flight was operated.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 23, 2025
This spring, the B-29 Superfortress known as Doc , one of only two airworthy B-29s in the world, has been seen sporting a new look alongside the familiar image of the Dwarf from which it gets its name. While it may represent a change for warbird enthusiasts, the new paint scheme actually harkens back to the point when the aircraft first received the name Doc , long before it was recovered from the missile range at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, and well before its first post-restoration f
Simple Flying
MAY 23, 2025
In the 12 months to February 2025, Turkish Airlines carried over 3.6 million passengers to/from the US. That is a finding based on examining all its routes using US Department of Transportation data. The Star Alliance carrier was the fifth-largest foreign long-haul operator in the US, behind British Airways (7.6 million), Lufthansa (5.2 million), Air France (4.5 million), and Virgin Atlantic (3.7 million).
Aerotime
MAY 21, 2025
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered its 50 th G700 aircraft a little over a year since the executive jet was first certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Gulfstream said on May 20, 2025, after entering service in April 2024 the G700 operates globally, and the fleet has accumulated more than 11,700 flight hours. Gulfstream announced on March 29, 2024, that the G700 had obtained its type certification from the FAA and received approval by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (
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.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 20, 2025
By Chris Bucholtz In the early morning of November 20, 1944, Lt. Cliff Saari and his fellow P-47 Thunderbolt pilots were hunting for more trouble. That morning, the eight P-47Ds from the 378th Fighter Squadron, 362nd Fighter Group had already skipped bombs into the opening of a rail tunnel at Oberstein, destroying 20 rail cars and two locomotives on the nearby rail lines, before heading south to find more targets.
Simple Flying
MAY 23, 2025
JetBlue has celebrated the fact that its European network from Boston just grew by two additional destinations, with the airline launching flights from the East Coast of the United States to Edinburgh, Scotland, and Madrid, Spain.
Aerotime
MAY 19, 2025
A report has come to light in the German media concerning a major flight safety issue that affected a Lufthansa flight from Germany to Spain in February 2024. The report published by the German news agency dpa sets out the sequence of events that led to a Lufthansa Airbus A321 flying for around ten minutes without any pilot actively at the controls of the aircraft before the situation was resolved.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
111 
Let's personalize your content