AV Web
MARCH 4, 2025
At this years Redbird Migration Flight Training Conference, Redbird released its fifth annual State of Flight Training Survey. The report includes findings and analysis of the flight training industry based on input from some 1,400 flight training organization owners and managers, flight instructors, designated pilot examiners, active and prospective students, and certificated pilots.
Aerotime
MARCH 6, 2025
It is understood that Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways have cancelled flights to and from Mogadishu, Somalia, following a warning from the US of a potential imminent attack at Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ). On March 4, 2025, after tracking credible information the US Embassy in Somalia issued an alert indicating multiple locations in the country, including Mogadishus airport, were at risk of attack.
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Cranky Flier
MARCH 4, 2025
To say it has been a whirlwind month for those who live in Washington, DC would be an understatement. It has been an absolutely insane month, truth be told. Now, American is pulling back at its primary airport in the region, Washington/National, or DCA, and I’m guessing that these two things are directly related. Just think about everything that region has had to endure since inauguration day.
Simple Flying
MARCH 3, 2025
Pilots operating the B-52 Stratofortress endure some of the worlds most extended missions, often exceeding 30 hours. Sustaining concentration while crossing multiple time zones requires significant physical stamina and mental resilience. Health and fitness efforts for pilots focus on optimizing human performance, ensuring that aircrews effectively cope with fatigue, stress, as well as decision-making under persistent strain.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 3, 2025
Two heavy aircraft departing Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) had a very close call, which is now being investigated by regulators. I guess at least a close call wasnt in the United States, for once? TCAS saves the day for two cargo jets departing HKG This incident happened at around 7AM on Thursday, February 27, 2025, and involves two cargo jets that were both departing the airport: An MNG Airlines Airbus A330-300 with the registration code TC-MCN was departing for Istanbul (IST) with the
Aerotime
MARCH 7, 2025
SpaceXs Starship spacecraft has exploded in space shortly after taking off from Texas, leading the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reroute or delay air traffic in some areas of Florida and the Caribbean due to rocket debris. SpaceX confirmed they lost contact with the Starship rocket nine minutes and 30 seconds into its eighth test flight on March 6, 2025, as the spacecraft began tumbling to Earth.
Cranky Flier
MARCH 6, 2025
As Spirit sails through Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and prepares to exit, fellow Florida-based airline Silver is not quite having the same luck. After a whole lot of drama, the airlines’s fleet is shrinking and it has cut back flights with no notice. Silver’s outlook is… cloudy… at best. After Silver stopped flying for Amazon’s Prime Air in 2023, the airline had 14 aircraft flying around Florida and the Caribbean.
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One Mile at a Time
MARCH 4, 2025
Air traffic controllers have incredibly stressful jobs, and a vast majority of them are true professionals. Heres the perfect example of that, as shared by VASAviation. Southwest 737 pilot error leads to mid-air mess in Phoenix This incident happened on February 24, 2025, near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), and involves a close call between a Southwest Boeing 737 on approach from Los Angeles (LAX), and an American Airbus A321 on approach from Dallas (DFW).
Aerotime
MARCH 6, 2025
Air France-KLM Group has released its latest set of figures for both the final quarter of 2024 (4Q24) as well as its full-year results. The results, announced on March 6, 2025, are generally favourable, with capacity increasing and the Franco-Dutch airline group benefitting from the use of more efficient aircraft. However, KLM is finding headwinds are hampering its overall performance, with a range of cost-cutting measures being actioned to improve its position in 2025 and beyond.
Simple Flying
MARCH 4, 2025
Known for its humped fuselage and lower per-seat costs that opened up long-haul travel to the masses, the Boeing 747 will go down in aviation history as one of the most influential commercial aircraft of all time. While production of the type has now drawn to a close, hundreds of examples of the legendary 'jumbo jet' remain in service today, begging the question as to how long it will continue flying.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 6, 2025
Among the many great videos produced by the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space museum for their YouTube channel is an ongoing series of short videos highlighting the restoration of the FG-1D Corsair that arrived at the New York City museum in 2024 on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum. More information about this aircraft can be found in previous VAN articles HERE and HERE.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 3, 2025
An OMAAT reader recently had an unpleasant Global Entry experience, whereby he received a warning about his membership being revoked for an innocent mistake. He asked me for my take on the situation Ill share it, but Im actually not 100% sure of the answer to his question, so Id like to see if anyone else has experience with this. US CBP officer seemingly goes on a power trip Here in the United States we have Global Entry , which is a program that offers expedited Customs & Border Protectio
Aerotime
MARCH 5, 2025
Advanced air mobility developer Volocopter has laid off its entire workforce as it enters insolvency proceedings, several German media outlets have reported. Volocopter filed an application for the opening of insolvency proceedings on December 26, 2024. A court in the German state of Baden-Wrttemberg, where the firm is based, has now confirmed the start of this legal process through which creditors will be able to present their claims.
Simple Flying
MARCH 1, 2025
It has now been more than nine years since the Boeing 737 MAX took to the skies, with its first test flight taking place in January 2016. The narrowbody entered service in May 2017, although, within two years, the type would be grounded for 20 months following two crashes that bore striking parallels to one another. By the time it reentered service, COVID-19 had brought aviation to a standstill.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 7, 2025
by Ben Presten Nestled right in the middle of Belgium in the town of Gembloux, a group known as the Belgian Aviation Preservation Association (BAPA) is hard at work restoring a number of impressive vintage aircraft. Among those projects is the 1958 Cessna 310B OO-SEI. OO-SEI began its career in October of 1958 when it was delivered to the Belgian airline Sabena as a multi-engine trainer.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 4, 2025
During my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I had an extended layover at London Heathrow Terminal 3, as I was arriving in British Airways business class , and connecting to Cathay Pacific business class. I spent the bulk of my layover in the Cathay Pacific Lounge. In the previous installment, I reviewed the business class section of the lounge , and in this post, Ill review the first class section of the lounge.
Aerotime
MARCH 7, 2025
REGENT Craft successfully conducted the first sea trial of a full-scale seaglider carrying passengers onboard on March 6, 2025. The seaglider that conducted this test was a prototype of the Viceroy electrically powered wing-in-ground vehicle, designed to carry up to 12 passengers. Ground-in-wing vehicles make use of the laws of aerodynamics to move at high speeds just a few meters above the surface of the sea.
Simple Flying
MARCH 6, 2025
While recent decades have seen steps forward made in terms of airliner technology, the structural format of a cylindrical fuselage with separate low-mounted wings has remained constant on most aircraft. However, as airlines around the world look to increase their sustainability credentials, new designs are being considered, and, now, Delta has partnered with blended-wing manufacturer JetZero.
AV Web
MARCH 1, 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has doubled down on a threat to revoke the certificates of pilots found to blame for causing accidents. In the aftermath of a tight runway incursion at Chicago Midway last week, Duffy posted on X that it is imperative that pilots follow the instructions of air traffic controllers. If they do not, their licenses will be pulled.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 7, 2025
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer is celebrating a major milestone, as the program now has 10 million members. To commemorate this, KrisFlyer has launched an award sale, specifically for economy and premium economy redemptions. This is separate from the programs Spontaneous Escapes offer , which is available monthly, and is much more restrictive in terms of the markets in which you can travel.
Aerotime
MARCH 6, 2025
A cabin crew member on a flight from Madrid (MAD) to Caracas (CCS) broke his leg after taking action to restrain an unruly passenger. The incident, in which a passenger with signs of mental distress tried to open one of the aircrafts emergency doors mid-flight, took place on an Airbus A330 aircraft operated by Spanish airline Plus Ultra Lneas Areas on March 5, 2025.
Simple Flying
MARCH 5, 2025
US-based ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air made two major announcements yesterday, both of which demonstrate a greater directional shift being made by the carrier. Effective September 2nd, 2025, Allegiant Air will be closing its operating base at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), where the carrier has historically maintained a crew base and operated many daily flights.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 5, 2025
On this day in aviation history, March 5, 1936, the legendary Supermarine Spitfire took to the skies for the first time. The Spitfire quickly became one of the most iconic aircraft of all time, designed by R.J. Mitchell as a single-seat, short-range fighter-interceptor. Its elegant lines and exceptional performance make it a favorite among aviation enthusiasts.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 6, 2025
For the most exciting segment of my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I flew Cathay Pacifics Boeing 777-300ER business class on the 11hr50min overnight flight from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG). Best of all, this was on a plane featuring the carriers next generation Aria Suite business class. Ive long been a fan of the Cathay Pacific brand, and the the new Aria Suite product really takes business class to the next level.
Aerotime
MARCH 6, 2025
Victoria Police arrested a teenager at Avalon Airport (AVV) after he attempted to board a flight carrying a loaded shotgun. The incident occurred on the afternoon of March 6, 2025, when the 17-year-old tried to board flight JQ 610 bound for Sydney. Passengers on the flight who witnessed the incident said the teenager was dressed in high-visibility reflective gear, and seemed to be trying to pass himself off as airport or aircraft maintenance.
Simple Flying
MARCH 6, 2025
It was recently reported in an article published in January of this year that deliveries of new Boeing 787 aircraft to airlines have been delayed. These delays have caused some knock-on effects for carriers such as American Airlines , which has had to temporarily suspend scheduled long-haul routes from Miami (MIA) to Paris (CDG), Dallas (DFW) to Frankfurt (FRA), and New York (JFK) to Madrid (MAD) for the coming year.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 4, 2025
On this day in aviation history, March 4, 1954, the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter took to the skies for the first time. Designed as a supersonic interceptor, the F-104 was extensively used as a fighter-bomber throughout the Cold War. Its distinctive shape set it apart from other single-engine jets of the era. With a long, pencil-like fuselage, short anhedral wings capped with large tip tanks, and a T-tail, the Starfighter bore a striking resemblance to the spacecraft being developed at the same tim
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 6, 2025
Hello from Sapporo as weve now reached the destination for our winter ski trip to Niseko. I just flew Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 Class J on the short 70-minute flight from Tokyo (HND) to Sapporo (CTS). Domestic aviation in Japan is fascinating, given that airlines have dedicated fleets used exclusively for flights within the country, and many of those planes are wide body aircraft.
Aerotime
MARCH 7, 2025
New Yorks JFK Terminal 5, known as being JetBlues terminal, is to receive a thorough refresh in the coming months. The project was jointly announced on March 6, 2025, by JetBlue, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Fraport USA, the subsidiary of the German airport and infrastructure firm that manages of JFKs Terminal 5. The facility will house 40 new retail and catering concessions, as well as new amenities to improve the passenger experience, plus a redesigned center concourse wh
Simple Flying
MARCH 2, 2025
International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of Iberia , British Airways , and Aer Lingus , recently disclosed its full-year financial results for 2024. Among the key highlights in Iberia's plans for 2025 is the deployment of all of its incoming Airbus A321XLR aircraft to the United States. The carrier's strategy aims to strengthen its presence in North America while increasing operational efficiency across its transatlantic routes, the report shows.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 5, 2025
By Jerry ONeill In 2008, Goodyear FG-1D Corsair BuNo. 92460, was removed from its “perch” of 37 years, and brought in from the cold. Since then, it has been under restoration by the caring volunteers at the Connecticut Air and Space Center (CASC) in Stratford, Connecticut. Our last post about this aircraft’s restoration was this article in 2021.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 4, 2025
Hello from Tokyo, as weve kicked off our winter ski trip to Niseko. I just flew Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER first class, on the quick 10hr25min hop across the Pacific, from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (HND). As I explained in a previous post, we managed to book four first class award seats on this flight. Obviously being able to travel with friends and as a group can make a flight all the more fun.
Aerotime
MARCH 6, 2025
Delta Air Lines announced on March 6, 2025, that it is partnering with JetZero, a US startup that is developing a clean-sheet blended-wing-body (BWB) airliner for 250 passengers. While JetZero has received the backing of the United States Air Force (USAF) to build a full-scale demonstrator expected to fly by 2027, the blended-wing-body concept also has obvious applications in the civilian market.
Simple Flying
MARCH 4, 2025
As a continent, Europe is dominated by short-haul air traffic, with the region's skies filled with narrowbody aircraft that are generally in the air for no more than a few hours at a time. However, when looking at routes from one corner of the continent to the other, the mileage quickly adds up, with certain flights airborne for more than six hours.
AV Web
MARCH 2, 2025
I was kind of agnostic on whether senior government officials presiding over aviation needed to be pilots. There were always multiple complaints about whoever took the reins of the various departments and few of those complaints ever had anything to do with aviation. Overwhelmingly the job of DOT Secretary, FAA Administrator etc. is about leadership and, we hope, integrity.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 3, 2025
In very late 2024, Florida regional carrier Silver Airways filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Silver Airways financials have always been a bit of a mystery, since the company is privately owned. However, over the years weve heard several stories of airports threatening to kick out the airline , after the company didnt pay its bills. To state the obvious, thats not normal for a stable airline.
Aerotime
MARCH 6, 2025
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo announced on March 6, 2025, that it has selected Amsterdam (AMS) and Manchester (MAN) as its first two destinations in western Europe. Both services, which will start in July 2025 subject to regulatory approval, will be operated thrice weekly by Boeing 787-9 aircraft damp-leased from Norse Atlantic Airways. Damp lease agreements refers to a lease in which a lessor provides the aircraft as well as the pilots and maintenance services for a set amount of time.
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