Aerotime
MAY 4, 2025
Travelers flying with easyJet through Gatwick Airport (LGW) in May and June should prepare for severe flight disruptions. Refueling staff and ground workers are planning coordinated strike actions that could impact over 70% of the airlines daily operations from the airport. easyJet operates more than half of all departures from Gatwick, making it the largest airline at the UKs second-busiest airport.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 7, 2025
In recent days, weve heard about problems at Newark International Airport (EWR) , whereby flights are experiencing major delays, largely attributed to air traffic control issues. The situation is so bad that United has even slashed nearly 10% of its schedule at the airport for the foreseeable future, in order to minimize operational impacts. Theres now an interesting update, as were learning more about how air traffic controllers at the airport and in the surrounding airspace suffered full equip
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Pilot Institute
MAY 8, 2025
Do you ever listen to aviation radio calls and wonder why aircraft still rely on something as old-fashioned as radio? After all, text messages and chats overtook phone calls once we got the Internet. Did aviation develop something similar? It did! Modern aircraft have a system called ACARS that sends text messages to ground systems. Lets explore what ACARS is and why its so important for aircraft.
Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
Trial by Ice Air Facts Journal Author’s Note: While this story happened more than five decades ago, the lessons learned that day are timeless. Also, Trial by Ice is not just another flying story. It is intended to be a flying lesson , but only for those pilots who read it with learning as a mindset. If the reader constantly second guesses me, or criticizes my every move while reading the text, he or she will lose the value of the lessons being offered.
Aerotime
MAY 4, 2025
Airports are more than just places where aircraft take off and land. They can also have crucial importance way beyond their own obvious remits. For instance, European airports contribute 851 billion to the economy and create 14 million jobs, according to the Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE). But some, once full of promise, now stand closed and abandoned.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 3, 2025
Talk about impressive airmanship Plane loses engine, lands on California golf course At around 1PM local time on Friday, May 2, 2025, a Cessna 172 made an unbelievably impressive emergency landing in Southern California. There were three people onboard, and the pilot had reported engine issues. While the plan was to land at Santa Monica Airport, the plane couldnt quite make it.
Flight Training Central
MAY 5, 2025
Confused and intimidated on the radio? Youre not aloneheres how to sound more confident and avoid common errors. Talking on the radio can be one of the most intimidating parts of flight training. Whether its your first solo or a cross-country to unfamiliar airspace, clear communication with Air Traffic Control is essential for safety and efficiencybut also a skill that takes practice.
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Aerotime
MAY 9, 2025
A debilitating power outage at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR), caused by a substation fire, has cost British Airways owner IAG around 50 million ($56 million), according to the company. On March 20, 2025, shortly before 23:30 local time, the London Fire Brigade descended on the North Hyde Substation after a fire broke out, damaging the three supergrid transformers located there.
World Airline News
MAY 7, 2025
Icelandair Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 TF-ICG (msn 42836) ZRH (Andi Hiltl). Image: 963993. In April 2025, Icelandair transported 381 thousand passengers, a 24% increase compared to the same period last year. Year-to-date, Icelandair has transported more than 1.2 million passengers. During the month, 29% of passengers were traveling to Iceland, 19% from Iceland, 47% were via passengers, and 5% were traveling within Iceland.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 9, 2025
Delta investing in airline partners is nothing new, as the airline owns stakes in Air France-KLM, China Eastern, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic, and more. The airline has now invested in yet another airline , but with a twist. Delta & Korean Air buy 25% stake in WestJet Delta and Korean Air have announced plans to strengthen their respective partnerships with WestJet, through the purchase of minority equity stakes in the Canadian airline from Onex Partners (the upper middle market private equity pla
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 8, 2025
Scotlands East Lothian region is renowned for its rugged beautywindswept coastlines, rolling hills, and storied castles steeped in history. But tucked away near North Berwick, another piece of heritage has taken flight: a full-scale, airworthy replica of the Sopwith 1 Strutter, affectionately named Sophie. Built by the dedicated volunteers of the Aviation Preservation Society of Scotland (APSS) , this remarkable aircraft brings new life to a pivotal piece of First World War aviation history.
Aerotime
MAY 9, 2025
How do you make a million dollars running an airline? Start with two million. Thats an old aviation joke, but it still rings true today. The pitfalls facing commercial airlines are many, often highlighted by bankruptcies and losses in the industry. Nevertheless, some of the worlds most profitable airlines are proving it doesnt always have to be this way.
Cranky Flier
MAY 6, 2025
There was a big dog-and-pony show at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport last week touting American’s growth. This didn’t sound like much to me until I saw the details. Holy cow. American is turning on the jets with a massive number of new gates at DFW in the not-so-distant future. You may recall the previous DFW growth plan which was announced in 2023.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 7, 2025
Theres a lot of intrigue surrounding airline invitation-only elite status. Ive written about American Concierge Key status and Delta 360 status , and in this post, I want to take a look at United Global Services status. What is the status, how do you earn it, what are the benefits, and how many members are there? Ill share everything I know What is United Global Services status?
Flying Magazine
MAY 7, 2025
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people involved in laser incidents on aircraft in Washington State. According to the agency, pilots on approach to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) and Spokane International Airport (KGEG) have reported a marked increase in the number of laser incidents.
Aerotime
MAY 9, 2025
In the sixth and final article in this series exploring Air Services Development, Gavin will address how tourism boards can measure the success of their co-operative marketing campaigns with carriers, and be able to showcase back to ministries and government offices the benefits of working with the supply and supporting demand generation in a coordinated way, rather than just blanket destination promotion.
Simple Flying
MAY 4, 2025
Germany's flag carrier, Lufthansa , is one of the largest airlines in Europe. With a diverse fleet and a network that stretches to most corners of the globe, an iconic aircraft in it's fleet is the Boeing 747 , which remains a backbone for Lufthansa's long-haul operations. When does Lufthansa plan to retire the Queen of the Skies and utilize newer aircraft capabilities and technologies?
One Mile at a Time
MAY 9, 2025
For the return portion of our winter trip to Tokyo & Niseko , I flew ANAs Airbus A380 first class from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Honolulu (HNL). Prior to my flight, I spent several hours in the ANA Suite Lounge, which is the Star Alliance carriers first class lounge at one of its two hub airports. The ANA Suite Lounge is a perfectly pleasant place to pass some time, with comfortable seating, and a decent selection of food and drinks.
AOPA
MAY 8, 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a plan to rebuild the U.S. air traffic control system in the next three to four years.
Aerotime
MAY 9, 2025
The number of aircraft connected to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service from SpaceX looks set to grow to over 10,000 by the end of 2034, a new report shows. In a report from the UK-based provider of market intelligence services Valour Consultancy, released on May 7, 2025, the company noted that the in-flight connectivity industry is undergoing a major transformation, largely fuelled by Starlink.
AV Web
MAY 6, 2025
Operations below minimums on an instrument approach can be quite simple if the ceilings and visibilities are significantly above minimums. But when the chips are down along with the ceilings and visibilities, things arent quite so simple. Lets take a deep dive into what it takes to get an airplane on the ground after a successful instrument approach.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 8, 2025
Delta Air Lines is no longer the worlds most profitable airline, and its not even United Airlines that has dethroned the carrier. Emirates Airline has just revealed its results for the 2024-2025 financial year, and they put the Dubai-based airline in the top spot. Details of Emirates impressive financial results Emirates Group has reported a record $6.2 billion profit, while Emirates Airline has reported a $5.8 billion profit (compared to $5.2 billion and $4.7 million last year, respectively), r
Alaska Air
MAY 9, 2025
Jeff Miles fulfilled his lifelong dream last week by joining his mom, Captain Michelle Miles, in the flight deck, making history as Alaska Airlines' first mother-son pilot team. The post When your hero is Mom: Mother and son pilots fly together in a milestone moment for Alaska Airlines appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
Aerotime
MAY 8, 2025
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has posted record annual profits of $5.2 billion (after tax), an increase of 14.9% from last year when the global long-haul carrier secured $4.7 billion. The results, announced on May 8, 2025, were buoyed by the start of new routes, a 3% lift in passenger numbers to 53.7 million, and a 4% increase in seat capacity. Emirates said the results cemented its position as worlds most profitable airline with profits before tax increasing by 20% to $5.8 billion.
AV Web
MAY 8, 2025
A suspected rudder malfunction may have contributed to the crash of a Cessna 310R near Boca Raton, Florida, that killed all three people on board April 11, according to preliminary findings from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The aircraft, operated under Part 91 for a personal flight, had just departed from Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) en route to Tallahassee International Airport.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 7, 2025
If this isnt a feel good airline story that puts a smile on your face, then I dont know what is Overjoyed seniors find themselves in Etihads The Residence A couple had booked a ticket from London to Singapore on British Airways, reportedly in economy. However, due to a flight cancellation, they ended up getting rebooked on Etihad Airways. What they werent expecting is how theyd be accommodated.
Simple Flying
MAY 8, 2025
KLM has launched its first-ever flights to San Diego, California, the United States, adding its fifth connection to the West Coast of North America, including one destination in Canada. No other airline had offered direct services from the Dutch capital to the Californian airport since at least 2000, while in the early 2000s, Northwest Airlines flew between Amsterdam and San Diego with a stop in Minneapolis-St.Paul.
Aerotime
MAY 8, 2025
Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet Air and Kazakhstans Qazaq Air have banded together to form a new low-cost airline, Vietjet Qazaqstan. Vietjet Qazaqstan is set to operate a fleet of at least 20 Boeing 737 aircraft. The new carrier will build on the existing Qazaq Air platform, and is expected to connect Kazakhstan with Vietnam and the rest of Southeast Asia.
Flyertalk
MAY 8, 2025
The J.D. Power 2025 North America Airline Satisfaction Study found JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines with the best products among all North American carriers. JetBlue Excels in First, While Southwest Wins Economy Flyers Overall airline satisfaction remained flat compared to 2024, with only a six-point increase measured year-over-year.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 5, 2025
During our winter trip to Tokyo & Niseko , our primary destination was the Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono , where we spent five lovely nights. Since we were in the area anyway, we decided to finish off our trip by spending two nights at the Ritz-Carlton Reserve Higashiyama Niseko , to see how it compared. The 50-room property also opened in 2020, so the two resorts are competitors.
Simple Flying
MAY 9, 2025
Air Canada has confirmed that it is going to have to wait until the next calendar year before it can take the first deliveries from its highly anticipated orders for the Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-10. The news came as the Canadian flag carrier announced its first quarter results, and, while the airline is having to work hard to mitigate the impacts of the delays, it is eagerly anticipating their arrivals.
Aerotime
MAY 5, 2025
Qatar Airways has just concluded a month-long series of initiatives and projects for Autism Awareness Month. The airline partnered with Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities, selecting four artists from the center to design amenity kits for its long-haul Economy and Premium Economy cabins that were distributed for the month of April 2025. Qatar Airways also held an autism awareness employee event at Hamad International Airport (DOH) to offer an overview of its sensory lounge and the too
Flying Magazine
MAY 9, 2025
Boeing has reactivated its fourth 777X testbed aircraft, designated WH004, marking its return to flight operations for the first time since late 2021. The aircraft took off from Paine Field (KPAE) in Everett, Washington, on Wednesday. Following this flight, all four 777X test airplanes are now concurrently active, a milestone not achieved since 2021.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 9, 2025
The Spirit of Flight Foundation has announced the addition of a remarkable piece of American daredevil history to its museum collection: a replica of Evel Knievels Skycycle X-2. The iconic rocket-powered vehicle, best known for its dramatic 1974 attempt to leap the Snake River Canyon in Idaho, will soon arrive at the museum’s home in Nampa. Many people remember Evels legendary attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon, said Gordon Page, President of the Spirit of Flight Foundation.
Simple Flying
MAY 9, 2025
US legacy carrier Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay $330 million to acquire a 15% stake in WestJet. This marks the latest development in the Atlanta-based SkyTeam founding member's ongoing partnership with Canada's second-largest airline, which dates back more than 14 years to the start of 2011. Delta hopes that its stake in WestJet will benefit both the airlines and their customers in various markets.
Aerotime
MAY 9, 2025
Vertical Aerospace have signed a new agreement with long-term partner Honeywell to strengthen their alliance on the path towards certifying the VX4, an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The companies announced on May 9, 2025, that the expanded partnership will enter a significant new stage in the VX4s development, with the contract thought to be worth up to $1 billion over the next decade.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 4, 2025
Hello from the United States, as Ive completed my quick Aer Lingus & Iberia A321XLR adventure. On the way out, I flew Aer Lingus Airbus A321XLR business class , which Ive already covered. Then for the return, I flew Iberias Airbus A321XLR business class on the eight hour flight from Madrid (MAD) to Washington (IAD), which Ill be talking about in this post.
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