Simple Flying
APRIL 5, 2025
When an aircraft lands, it needs an effective way to decelerate and come to a complete stop safely. While brakes and aerodynamic drag contribute significantly to this process, another critical component is reverse thrust. In this article, we explore the origins, technical workings, and variations of reverse thrust systems , shedding light on how this essential technology operates in different types of aircraft.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 5, 2025
As soon as you start flying, youll quickly learn that the wind nearly always has a sideways component. But how strong is it, and how big will its effects be? Relax. There is a quick, easy and reliable way to work it out. In this article well demonstrate how to perform a quick crosswind calculation and why it is important to know. Key Takeaways Crosswinds are nearly always present Knowing how to calculate them is essential for safe flying.
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Aerotime
APRIL 9, 2025
There are many ways to rank the largest aircraft manufacturers. We could look at the number of employees, the total revenue, or the number of aircraft produced. However, one of the best ways to assess a companys size is by its market capitalization, or market cap. The market cap of a company is the total value of its outstanding shares, effectively reflecting the markets valuation of the company.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 11, 2025
For literally my entire adult life, the US government has been saying that the REAL ID requirement for travel would be implemented imminently. However, it kept getting pushed back. Were now just under a month from the implementation date, and the government insists its really, actually, finally, truly, happening, this time around. REAL ID enforcement starts May 7, 2025 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) insists that REAL ID enforcement will begin as of May 7, 2025.
Cranky Flier
APRIL 10, 2025
The end of Mesa has finally arrived, and lucky for the airline, it was the rosier situation that prevailed. Instead of failing outright, Mesa has now been bought. No doubt many a United customer is now celebrating this turn of events. Republic is the winner, and that means that outside of wholly-owned regionals, there are really only two major regional carriers of note left: SkyWest and Republic.
Fear of Landing
APRIL 11, 2025
The flight crew reported for duty at Bournemouth Airport at 3am on Friday the 7th of May 2004. They were flying a thirty-three-year-old Fokker F27 Mark 500, registered in the UK as G-CEXG, to the island of Jersey and back. The Fokker F27 Friendship was designed as a successor to the DC-3, which had been popular with KLM and other commercial operators after the war.
Aerotime
APRIL 10, 2025
Virgin Australia has announced that 61,000 customers who made bookings with the carrier between April 2020 and March 2025 have been overcharged and will be refunded as a result. The announcement came after the airline disclosed the error to the Australian competition regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The company has said that it will be working with the regulator to rectify the situation and put matters right with any customer that has been overcharged.
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One Mile at a Time
APRIL 9, 2025
An Air France jet flying from Japan to France diverted to the United States. I wouldnt want to be in charge of the logistics here. Air France 777 diverts to Anchorage in the middle of the night Air France operates a daily flight between Paris (CDG) and Tokyo (HND) with a Boeing 777-300ER. Generally speaking, this flight operates eastbound in both directions, essentially flying across the globe.
World Airline News
APRIL 9, 2025
Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the March2025 quarter and provided its outlook for the June quarter. Delta Air Lines Airbus A321-271NX WL N589DT (msn 12417) (100 Years) SAN (Michael B. Ing). Image: 965481. ATLANTA, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL ) today reported financial results for the March quarter and provided its outlook for the June quarter.
Aerotime
APRIL 8, 2025
Delta Air Lines is utilizing a former EGYPTAIR Airbus A220-300 to help alleviate global parts shortages and ease supply chain issues. Aircraft lessor Azorra is working with the Delta Air Lines subsidiary, Delta Material Services (DMS), to strip down the Airbus A220 and use its parts to support repairs of the US carriers fleet. Parts of the former EGYPTAIR Airbus A220-300 will also be used to help other global airlines that operate the aircraft type and are in need of repairs.
Jetwhine
APRIL 7, 2025
I enjoyed Pam Leblanc’s story when I read it in another magazine. I asked, and she graciously allowed us to reprint it here. Enjoy – RM By Pam LeBlanc They had to cinch up the waistbands of their oversized, hand-me-down flight suits, and they werent allowed to climb out of a cockpit without applying fresh lipstick. The women who trained at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas , stepped up in a serious way.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 11, 2025
Loyalty program fraud is a major issue for airlines, and can come in many forms. For the most part, airlines are good at detecting suspicious behavior, and a vast majority of the time, when they accuse someone of something, theyre correct. That brings us to an interesting complaint that has been filed against Virgin Atlantic. Flying Club member files DOT complaint against Virgin Atlantic The Department of Transportation (DOT) publishes all kinds of filings, which I routinely keep track of.
iPad Pilot News
APRIL 11, 2025
iPad Storage Full? 8 Ways to Free Up Space Before Your Next Flight iPad Pilot News It has happened to almost every pilot: you’re ready to download a new app or update your charts for an upcoming flight, and you get the dreaded iPad Storage Full message. Over time, as you download more apps, take more photos, and store more aviation data, your device can run out of spaceusually at the worst possible time.
Aerotime
APRIL 10, 2025
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved a modified Airbus A330neo (A330-900) that operates with enhanced features. EASA published details surrounding the new certification on April 9, 2024, with Airbus later confirming the first entry into service of the modified A330neo would be with the German carrier Condor. Airbus said the new incremental package, known as Step-4, would be available as a line fit option for new A330neo customer deliveries with the benefit of improved performa
AV Web
APRIL 8, 2025
I n 1997 the worst runway incursion in aviation history occurred in foggy weather on the island of Tenerife when a KLM 747 began a takeoff with a lost Pan American 747 on the runway. In all, 583 people lost their lives. More recently, runway incursions remain in the news. Fortunately, there have been no accidents. The real question is how well-trained controllers and pilots can make such grievous mistakes.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 10, 2025
Air France recently launched its new La Premiere first class , and I was lucky enough to be on the inaugural flight (again, full disclosure I traveled as a guest of Air France on this flight). This is an incredible product, which should be installed on at least 20 Boeing 777-300ERs by the end of 2026. While the Air France La Premiere inflight experience is great, the single thing that most differentiates Air France from the competition is its ground service, which I rank as the best in the worl
Pilot Institute
APRIL 5, 2025
Want a high-quality drone but prefer to look beyond DJI? You’re not alone. While DJI dominates the drone marketwith around 80% global market sharenumerous impressive alternatives cater to various budgets and specific needs. Many users seek drones that offer different features, privacy assurances, or specialized capabilities. This guide explores the top DJI alternatives, helping you find the best drone for your budget and requirements.
Aerotime
APRIL 11, 2025
American Airlines is to launch a nonstop service to its 30th destination in Mexico, starting in December 2025. The new service to Puerto Escondido (PXM) will allow the airline to operate more flights to Mexico in 2025 than ever before, American announced in a statement on April 10, 2025. Flights will begin operations on December 2, 2025, and will be operated twice a week throughout the year from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Air Facts
APRIL 9, 2025
The Starlink era is herewill we regret it? Air Facts Journal The dawning of a new technological era is rarely apparent in real time. Sorry to say, in spite of what you read on LinkedIn or watch on YouTube, every press release does not constitute a revolution. Having said that, March 18, 2025 felt like the beginning of something important. That was the day Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by SpaceX, announced a price cut of more than 50% for their most popular in-motion subscription
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 10, 2025
Traveling to Brazil has become more expensive as of today, for those from selection countries (including the United States). This policy was first supposed to be implemented over a year ago, but its now finally happening. Brazil adds e-visa requirement for US citizens & others As of today (April 10, 2025), Brazil has added a new e-visa requirement for citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Airline Reporter
APRIL 8, 2025
Two years ago, I got to experience the world’s longest flight, Singapore Airlines’ route between Singapore and New York. It was a big item to cross off my AvGeek to-do list and the experience itself was a blast. Since then I’ve been wondering how I could ever top that flight. In the end, there was only one way: flying the route in the opposite direction (which has a longer average time aloft) and in more style.
Aerotime
APRIL 7, 2025
Saudi-owned aircraft lessor AviLease announced that it has closed a deal to place eight Airbus A320neo aircraft with Turkish Airlines. Although the agreement was made public on April 7, 2025, two of these aircraft have already been delivered to the airline. The remaining six are scheduled to be delivered over the course of 2025. No further details have been disclosed about this transaction, other than the fact that the leasing agreements are for the long term.
Simple Flying
APRIL 7, 2025
This week, the world's media will be descending on the city of Hamburg in northern Germany for the 2025 Aircraft Interiors Expo. Running from April 8th to April 10th, AIX is one of the most important events of the year for individuals and companies involved in the business of aircraft interiors. This is exemplified by the fact that, tomorrow, the Crystal Cabin Awards ceremony is taking place.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 9, 2025
Airbus will be introducing its Airspace cabin concept on the A220 ( one of my favorite planes ), meaning these comfortable jets will be getting larger overhead bins, and some other cool features. Airbus A220 Airspace cabins launching in 2026 Airbus has what it calls the Airspace cabin concept, which is basically a cabin package that includes larger overhead bins.
Plane and Pilot
APRIL 11, 2025
When you start flying, theres so much thats well out of your comfort zone, far outside your normal range of experiences, that its more than a bit overwhelming. The feel of the airplane, amount of wind and engine noise, and the G-force sensations all can lead to sensory overload. Youre keenly aware of the din but dont know what to make of it. Eventually, American producers caught up, but many international designs, primarily from Europe, had established a market in the U.S.
Aerotime
APRIL 9, 2025
French startup AURA AERO announced on April 8, 2025, that it had delivered the first INTEGRAL R light training aircraft to launch customer Dijon Voltige. This delivery marks an important milestone for AURA AERO, since the INTEGRAL R is the first aircraft in its portfolio to reach the market. The INTEGRAL R is a two-seater training aircraft with aerobatic capabilities.
Inflight Pilot Training
APRIL 9, 2025
Stuck in traffic on the way to another Zoom call that couldve been an email, you glance up and catch a small plane soaring above the city. For a moment, you wonder what it would be like to swap your desk job for a flight deck. If that sounds familiar, youre not alone. More professionals in their 30s, 40s, and even 50s are leaving the 9-to-5 grind behind and chasing a lifelong dream of flying.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 11, 2025
If you booked an airline ticket but discovered you were never actually charged for it, what would you do? This is something that a longtime OMAAT reader asked me, and Im not sure what the right answer is, so let me open this up to yall Passenger never charged for confirmed airline ticket Several weeks back, an OMAAT reader booked a roundtrip business class ticket for two people on a major Star Alliance airline, for a long haul journey.
Aviation Bussiness News
APRIL 11, 2025
Regional airlines have suffered major systems outage as a booking platform went offline this week. The system crash lasted almost three days and has been said to have affected up to 50 airlines globally between the morning of April 8 and the evening of April 10. Flight bookings, modifications and online check-ins were affected on airlines that use the Videcom platform, meaning passengers needed to contact the airlines directly to book, and had to turn up early at airports for manual check-in.
Aerotime
APRIL 10, 2025
Fiji Airways has launched its inaugural direct flight from Nadi International Airport (NAN) to Cairns Airport (CNS) on April 10, 2025. Flight FJ 971 departed Nadi at 09:08 local time, 30 minutes behind schedule. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft touched down in Cairns at 11:43 local time, after a flight time of just over four hours. Cairns Airport called the new service a game changer and the flight was welcomed with traditional Fijian dancers leading the celebrations.
Universal Weather
APRIL 9, 2025
As of January 1, 2024, the Government of Kenya requires nearly all travelersincluding those on business and general aviation flightsto obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) prior to arrival. This pre-travel clearance system replaces visa-on-arrival options and is now mandatory for non-exempt travelers. Heres what business aviation operators need to know.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 10, 2025
Regional airline Air Wisconsin is launching a new route, but I dont think the airline actually wants anyone to fly on it. Air Wisconsin will fly from Appleton to Milwaukee Air Wisconsin is launching a new route within Wisconsin, between Appleton (ATW) and Milwaukee (MKE). The 96-mile flight will operate every two weeks, late on Saturday nights. The flight is blocked at 40 minutes in each direction, with the Appleton to Milwaukee flight scheduled to depart at 9:30PM and arrive at 10:10PM, and the
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 5, 2025
The National Warplane Museum s “ Greatest Show on Turf” airshow 2025 edition is set to take place this coming July 12th and 13th. Warbirds, classics, and modern military aircraft will make the pilgrimage to Geneseo as they always do. Old friends will be seen, crowds will be delighted, history will be kept alive, and the spirit of aviation will be promoted.
Aerotime
APRIL 9, 2025
2025 has been quite the year for US-based budget carrier Spirit Airlines. Not only has the company emerged from bankruptcy protection, but it has also lost its CEO Ted Christie. However, looking ahead to the summer of 2025, the carrier has announced that it will open up a range of new flights from Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) which lies on the border between Georgia and South Carolina, paving the way for further growth and network expansion.
AV Web
APRIL 10, 2025
Two dozen flight students who attended Uniteds Aviate Academy (UAA) are suing the school over alleged consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices. According to the lawsuit, UAA students were promised a one-year fast-track pilot training program and certifications that the school could not realistically provide. Students alleged that enrollment began to exceed capacity, leaving them unable to complete required flight hours.
One Mile at a Time
APRIL 9, 2025
Passengers on a transatlantic British Airways flight are currently getting quite the tour across the Atlantic, with some passengers on a three-stop routing British Airways flight diverts to Gander, then Keflavik British Airways flight BA52 ordinarily operates from Grand Cayman (GCM) to Nassau (NAS) to London (LHR), with that first segment being one of the carriers fifth freedom flights.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 10, 2025
The Commemorative Air Force West Texas Wings SB2C Helldiver, one of the last flying examples of this storied World War II dive bomber, has endured its share of trials in recent years. Ed Vesely, senior pilot of the Helldiver, recently shared insights on the aircrafts turbulent journey and its return to airshow circuits for the 2025 season. Ed Vesely taxiing “The Beast” – Photo by Gary Daniels via CAF West Texas Wing Engine Troubles and Replacements The Helldivers recent history
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