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.
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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.
Flying Magazine
MAY 21, 2025
Question: I heard the NWS is suspending some radiosonde launches. Are these important to aviation? Answer: With the recent government staffing cuts throughout the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that includes the National Weather Service (NWS), there has been a need to indefinitely suspend radiosonde launches at three upper-air stations.
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.
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.
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.
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Simple Flying
MAY 18, 2025
The de Havilland Comet , introduced in 1949, was more than just an aircraft - it was a game-changer for air travel. In the aftermath of the Second World War, the British government sought to maintain its leadership in aviation and recognized the need for faster, more efficient travel, both for mail and passengers. This led to the formation of the Brabazon Committee, tasked with outlining the plans for a new transatlantic airliner.
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 18, 2025
We recently had to be in New York for a couple of nights, and decided to stay at the 250-room Ritz-Carlton New York NoMad. This property opened in 2022, so its one of the newer luxury options in the city. Ive gotta be honest, I had fairly low expectations going in I find Ritz-Carlton to sort of be a cookie cutter luxury brand thats having a bit of an identity crisis with modernizing, and I also have fairly low expectations of service in the United States.
Flying Magazine
MAY 21, 2025
The symbiotic relationship between the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) and partnering airlines has since culminated in the creation of a new advisory board designed to get more mechanics trained and hired. AIM has been on the forefront of addressing concerns about a growing aviation maintenance technician (AMT) labor gap expected to occur over the next decade or two.
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
2025 marks 80 years since the official end of World War II. There are of course, many factors that brought the war to a close, but two things are often credited as secret weapons that led the Allied powers to victory: one is codebreaking, while the other is radar technology. Radar, which stands for Radio Detection and Ranging, is essentially reading or identifying objects through radio waves that bounce off those objects and return to a receiver.
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
Fear of Landing
MAY 23, 2025
Yesterday, the 22nd of May 2025, a Cessna S550 Citation II crashed in San Diego, on approach to the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. Some of the media have reported that a “small plane” crashed, so to be clear: this was a business jet about the size of a large lorry, not a single-engine Cessna 172. The Cessna 550 Citation II is a popular mid-sized twin-engine jet, about 48 feet (14.5 metres) long and a wingspan of 52 feet (16 metres), which typically seats two flight crew and six
Simple Flying
MAY 17, 2025
When travelers think of the Boeing 777, they often imagine 10+ hour journeys across the Pacific or overnight flights to Europe. Designed for long-haul performance, the 777 is a staple of ultra-long-range operations. But in the United States, this widebody aircraft occasionally turns up on far shorter routessome less than 900 miles in length. This article investigates the data behind these unique short-haul Boeing 777 flights in May 2025, explaining why they exist, how often they occur, and what
Aerotime
MAY 18, 2025
Two Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft clipped their wings at Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) airport on May 17, 2025, as they prepared to depart for their respective destinations. Flights AS1190 and AS1094, bound for Orange County and Sacramento, respectively, were being pushed away from the gate simultaneously by ground service vehicles when their wings collided.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 21, 2025
The rights of airline passengers differ greatly around the globe, both in terms of duty of care and mandated compensation. Europe sets the gold standard for this, with its EU261 policy. Theres an exciting development, as Thailand has just rolled out a new compensation scheme for passengers. Its a step in the right direction, though not quite as generous as what youll find in Europe.
Pilot Institute
MAY 21, 2025
Todays heavy-lift UAVs can carry weighty cargo, multiple passengers, and even small vehicles. Drones capable of lifting nearly 500 lbs can transport materials, equipment, and goods across large distances and diverse terrain. These heavy-lift drones are changing logistics, medical, transportation, and agricultural industries. Drones are no longer just for photography, as they can now carry heavy payloads essential for key market sectors.
All Plane
MAY 18, 2025
Flight#: KC209 From: Astana (NQZ) To: Seoul-Incheon (ICN) Flight time: 5h 30min Aircraft: Airbus A321LR Flight#: KC918 From: Istanbul (IST) To: Astana (NQZ) Flight time: 5h 30min Aircraft: Airbus A321LR This flight review is actually a composite of two flights, both on business class, both at night and on the same type of aircraft (A321LR) and taking about the same length of time (5.5h).
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.
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.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 21, 2025
Over the next couple of years, Cathay Pacifics The Wing Lounge Hong Kong will be renovated , starting with the first class section, followed by the business class section. Unlike some other airlines, Cathay Pacific is trying to make this process as seamless as possible for premium passengers, and were now seeing the latest example of that. Cathay Pacific The Deck Lounge opens to first class As of today (Wednesday, May 21, 2025), Cathay Pacifics The Deck Lounge Hong Kong is operating as a oneworl
Flying Magazine
MAY 21, 2025
It has been said that the most painful accident is one that could have been prevented. That holds particularly true in aviation when a pilots failure to identify risk leads to a lack of situational awareness and poor decision making resulting in a fatality. This becomes obvious when you read the reports generated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)you see the pilots actions and find yourself wondering, Why didnt the pilot declare an emergency and get priority handling from ATC?
Aerotime
MAY 21, 2025
The A-10 Warthog, officially the Thunderbolt II, is an aircraft unlike any other in the US Air Force fleet. With its iconic GAU-8 cannon, rugged airframe, and unmatched record in close air support (CAS), it has become a legend among ground troops and a symbol of battlefield toughness. But now, the A-10 era is coming to an end. The USAF began retiring the fleet in 2023 , with full withdrawal expected by the early 2030s.
AV Web
MAY 18, 2025
I climbed into the right seat of the old 172 on floats for one of those truly pleasant assignments. My pilot was one of Canada’s leading broadcast journalists. He was introducing his new segment on the national news show he anchored in which top newsmakers were interviewed while they flew over the nation’s capital and the beautiful countryside surrounding Ottawa.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 18, 2025
For the final segment of the return portion of our winter trip to Tokyo & Niseko , I flew Deltas Airbus A321neo first class on the 4hr10min redeye flight Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). It had been a long journey from Japan, as it also included ANAs 737 Premium Class , ANAs A380 first class , and Hawaiians 787 business class. I was looking forward to this flight, as Deltas A321neo features the carriers newest first class product, which has some updated design features, compared t
Flying Magazine
MAY 23, 2025
Authorities investigating the deadly crash of a Cessna Citation S550 in San Diego on Thursday are looking at the possibility that a lack of current weather, specifically an altimeter setting at the destination airport, may have contributed to the accident. There was heavy fog and low visibility in the area at the time of the crash. The pilot was attempting to fly the RNAV GPS approach to Runway 28R at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (KMYF).
Aerotime
MAY 22, 2025
Emirates is undertaking perhaps the most significant aircraft refurbishment project in the history of aviation. Over the next few years, the carrier will complete nose-to-tail refreshes on over 200 widebody aircraft, including the largest passenger jet, the Airbus A380. The investment required runs to an eye-watering $5 billion. Refitting aircraft this large is never an easy task.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 18, 2025
A dynamic educational partnership between the Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTTS) and The Work-wise Foundation is inspiring students across Yorkshire with hands-on STEM learning, themed around aviation and aerospace. The joint initiative launched 2025 with momentum, delivering three Flying Roadshows at primary schools across South Yorkshire in the first quarter of the year.
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).
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.
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.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 17, 2025
Hilton Honors and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) have a partnership, whereby members can redeem points at hundreds of boutique properties. Hilton Honors has just added its latest batch of SLH hotels, and reader Jeremy in Kaiserslautern brought one to my attention, which I think is worth highlighting. Specifically, Im talking about Eriro. It looks like heaven on earth, and its an amazing value on points, given the cash rates here, plus the fact that it seems to be all-inclusive.
Plane and Pilot
MAY 19, 2025
Maule MXT-7-180 La Porte, Texas/Injuries: 1 Serious NTSB Report: CEN23FA164 The purpose of the flight was to conduct an aerial survey. Just after departing from Runway 5, the pilot announced on the airports common traffic advisory frequency that the engine was running rough and he was returning to the airport. Another pilot flying in the airport traffic pattern reported that the accident airplane appeared too high and fast to land on Runway 23.
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.
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.
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