Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 12, 2025
For many, the thought of flying sparks more fear than getting behind the wheel, even though statistics show otherwise. Is flying in a plane safer than driving? Absolutely. Flying is backed by rigorous safety protocols, highly trained pilots, and advanced technology. As Leopard Aviation, we understand these fears and prepare pilots to ensure every flight is as safe as possible.
Aerotime
JANUARY 17, 2025
AeroTime is excited to welcome Christian Charalambous as a guest columnist. A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations plus a masters degree in Blockchain. In his columns, he explores the modern challenges and innovative technologies that are shaping the future of flight.
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One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 12, 2025
I like to cover various aspects of the premium travel experience. For example, Ive shared what I consider to be the worlds best business class airlines , the worlds best business class seats , and the worlds best business class lounges. In this post, I want to take a look at a related but different topic which airlines have the best bedding in business class?
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 14, 2025
Even driving a car can be dangerous in foggy weather. So, how do pilots manage to land their aircraft safely and accurately without even being able to see where theyre going? The ILS (Instrument Landing System) uses radio signals to help pilots align the aircraft accurately on their approach to a runway. Lets learn more about this system! Key Takeaways ILS provides precise guidance for safe landings in low visibility.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 12, 2025
Imagine the exhilaration of flying a small plane, where the horizon is yours to explore. At Leopard Aviation, we turn this dream into reality. Our modern Cessna 172S Skyhawks , equipped with state-of-the-art Garmin G1000 avionics, offer an unparalleled flying experience. With our friendly, certified flight instructors, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to navigate the skies safely.
Aerotime
JANUARY 14, 2025
Lufthansa and Thai Airways International are expanding their existing codeshare program to expand connectivity between Europe and several Asian destinations. The deal will see two cities in Vietnam plus one in the Philippines join the program to be linked by the Thai carrier from its hub in Bangkok. The expansion will see flights between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh (SGN), and Manila (MNL) all continuing to be operated by Thai Airways but carrying an additional LH fligh
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a close call that happened at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) on Saturday, January 11, 2025. This is a case where automation prevented a potential disaster. TCAS saves the day for jets on approach to Phoenix This incident happened around 11AM this past Saturday, while two aircraft were on approach to Phoenix: Delta flight DL1070 was coming from Detroit (DTW), and was operated by a 17-year-old Airbus A330-300 with the regis
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Pilot Institute
JANUARY 13, 2025
When a pilot transitions from an aircraft with a fixed-pitch propeller to one with a constant-speed propeller, they need to get their head around the manifold pressure gauge, what it does, and how to use it. Any online search will give you a lot of information on manifold pressure, much of it difficult to understand, and some is simply wrong. In this article, well step through manifold pressure starting from the basics and moving through to some interesting advanced knowledge that may save your
Aerotime
JANUARY 14, 2025
Austrian Airlines has become the latest carrier from the Lufthansa Group to adopt the aerodynamics-enhancing AeroSHARK technology. The Austrian flag carrier announced on January 14, 2024, that one of its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft (OE-LPC) had flown between Bangkok (BKK) and Vienna (VIE) featuring the specially treated fuel-saving fuselage surfaces. AeroSHARK was developed jointly by Lufthansa Technik, which is the engineering and maintenance arm of airline group, and German chemicals giant BASF.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 12, 2025
I spend more nights in airport hotels than Id care to admit. Over the years, Ive developed some strong preferences, and I tend to have pretty polarizing takes on them. I love some airport hotels so much that Id almost want to vacation at them (purely for aviation geek reasons), while there are plenty I just wouldnt return to. In this post, I want to talk about that in a bit more detail.
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 14, 2025
Platinum Fighter Sales has announced the listing of an extraordinary aircraft: the worlds only factory-built, two-seat Messerschmitt Bf-109 / Hispano HA-1112-M4L Buchon. This ultra-rare airplane represents a unique chapter in aviation history. Photo by Gavin Conroy via Platinum Fighter Sales The Origins of the Buchon By 1942, the Spanish Air Forces fleet of Messerschmitt Bf-109Ds was aging, prompting Spain to license the production of the newer Bf-109G model.
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 12, 2025
Many years ago, while working my way through college pumping avgas at the local airport, I discovered that one of our university deans owned a diminutive two-seat, twin-tailed airplanean Ercoupe. He was proud of his little bird, with its unique split sliding canopy, no rudder pedals, and a delightful art deco instrument panel. Long before he purchased his very own Boeing 707, actor John Travolta discovered this economical fun flier and began his remarkable aviation career as a proud owner.
Aerotime
JANUARY 15, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun an investigation into a midair incident involving a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER and a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300. According to the US aviation regulator, both aircraft were scheduled to arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) on January 11, 2025, within 23 minutes of each other.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 15, 2025
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has an ongoing status match offer. I want to cover the details in this post, especially as the list of airlines from which Virgin Atlantic will match has changed. On top of that, with the changes to British Airways loyalty program , presumably some people are considering another program. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club status match basics Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering a status match offer for both of its elite tiers: To become an instant Gold member, you need to
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 13, 2025
The Philippine Mars has made its way back to its home base for an engine replacement. The historic aircraft departed Sproat Lake three weeks ago on a journey to its new home at the Pima Air and Space Museum (PASM) in Tucson, Arizona. The planned route included stops in San Francisco and San Diego and an inland leg to an undisclosed desert lake. However, the journey hit a snag when the aircraft made an emergency landing in Patricia Bay on December 15.
AV Web
JANUARY 14, 2025
Reports are emerging from a Gulfstream G550 flight crew of an unidentified lighted object in the sky above them. On a December 23 night flight to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, the business jet was cruising near the Bahamas at Flight Level 430 or FL 450 when air traffic control asked them to look for a foreign object near their position. Its unclear whether controllers were relaying reports from other aircraft or if they were tracking the object on radar.
Aerotime
JANUARY 13, 2025
The team at Boom Supersonic are determining whether a 12 th test flight of its XB-1 demonstrator is needed before undertaking its first attempt at breaking the speed barrier. On January 10, 2025, XB-1 reached speeds of Mach 0.95 during a 44-minute flight over the Mojave Desert with Chief Test Pilot Tristan Geppetto Brandenburg at the controls. The 11 th XB-1 test flight also saw the aircraft climb to 29,481 feet as it closes in on supersonic speeds.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 13, 2025
Theres finally going to be some competition between Israel and the United States, as EL ALs monopoly will be challenged Arkia will fly to United States as of February 2025 Carrier Arkia Israeli Airlines will start flying to the United States. Specifically, as of February 8, 2025, the airline will fly 3x weekly between Tel Aviv (TLV) and New York (JFK).
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 11, 2025
On January 11, 1947, the prototype for the McDonnell F2H Banshee made its first flight. A larger development of the FH Phantom, the Banshee would go on to see service during the Korean War as an escort fighter and reconnaissance aircraft. The development of the F2H Banshee began with the introduction of the McDonnell FH Phantom, which was first flown in 1945 as the McDonnell FD-1 and became the first pure-jet aircraft to enter service with the US Navy.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 11, 2025
South Korean authorities said on Saturday that the black boxes from the tragic December crash of the Jeju Air aircraft had ceased collecting data around four minutes before the incident, marking a startling development in the inquiry into the country's deadliest aviation catastrophe, according to Reuters. The missing data is now complicating the investigation into the crash, which claimed the lives of 179 people and marked the worst aviation tragedy in South Korea's history.
Aerotime
JANUARY 15, 2025
Southwest Airlines is pausing corporate hiring and promotions and will be suspending most of its summer internships to cut costs and improve profits, CEO Bob Jordan said in a message to employees. Every single dollar matters as we continue to fight to return to excellent financial performance, Jordan said in a memo to employees on January 13, 2025, which was seen by CNBC.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 15, 2025
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was recently unbanned from the European Union , with the first route resumption being between Islamabad (ISB) and Paris (CDG). Well, Pakistans government is now reportedly investigating the airline, over what might be one of the most widely seen airline social media posts ever Pakistans Prime Minister calls PIA ad stupid When PIA resumed nonstop flights to Paris, the airline shared an attention grabbing post on social media, depicting a PIA Boeing 777 flying
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 12, 2025
On January 12, 1935, famed aviator Amelia Earhart landed at Oakland Municipal Airport in Oakland, California, after an 18-hour flight from Wheeler Field, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, becoming the first pilot, male or female, to fly nonstop and solo from Hawaii to the United States mainland. While this flight is somewhat less remembered than her solo flight across the Atlantic or her disappearance in attempting to circumnavigate the globe, Earharts Hawaii-California flight remains an important mile
Aviation Bussiness News
JANUARY 13, 2025
Latvia-based airBaltic is working with Starlink to secure the necessary Supplemental Type Certification (STC), which is further to be approved by EASA. The airline expects to begin installing Starlink on its single-type fleet of Airbus A220-300s later in Q1 2025. With plans to equip its entireA220-300fleet withStarlink,airBaltic aims to provide every passenger with seamless, high-speed internet access from boarding to landing, without the need for logins or complicated setups.
Aerotime
JANUARY 14, 2025
A Canadair firefighting aircraft that collided with a private drone has been repaired and will return to service, California fire officials announced. During a press conference on January 13, 2025, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone informed local reporters that the aircraft was urgently repaired. It will resume operations after an inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Airline Reporter
JANUARY 15, 2025
Icelandair’s first A321LR, TF-IAA, at a gate at Stockholm Arlanda Airport following its inaugural revenue flight from KEF Icelandair has, other than their domestic/feeder airline, long had an all-Boeing mainline fleet consisting of 737 MAX-8 and MAX-9, 757-200, 757-300, and 767 jetliners. That all changed on Dec. 10, 2024, when the airline placed an A321LR into service as TF-IAA, named Esia , per their protocol of naming aircraft after Icelandic volcanoes.
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 11, 2025
Registration opens on March 1 for the Museums extremely popular summer camp Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE). ACE is offered for children in grades K through 9, and financial assistance is available to families in need. All camps are for one week and will be from June 23 through Aug. 29. Registration opens on Feb. 28 for Museum Members and on March 1 for the general public.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 13, 2025
Air France-KLM Flying Blue is one of the most useful frequent flyer programs for redeeming miles. Not only does the program have great award pricing for travel on Air France-KLM, but it also has lucrative award pricing for travel on partner airlines. Well, it appears that the Flying Blue program has just rolled out a significant devaluation when it comes to redeeming miles, particularly for travel on Air France-KLM, as flagged by Travel on Points.
Aerotime
JANUARY 14, 2025
Melbourne Airport (MEL) in Australia is working to finalize the details of a major international terminal expansion, following spending 2024 engaging with its customer airlines. The plan will deliver an increased terminal capacity and an enhanced overall experience for passengers, according to the airport. The news comes as the gateway has just celebrated its busiest-ever month for international travel with over 1.1 million international passengers using the airport in December 2024.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 12, 2025
Flying a plane for the first time is an experience like no otherthrilling, empowering, and a little nerve-wracking. The moment you take the controls, youll understand why so many are drawn to aviation. At Leopard Aviation, were here to make your first flight seamless and unforgettable. Our experienced instructors guide you step-by-step, ensuring you feel confident as you soar.
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 16, 2025
Aviation demands continuous learning, regular training, and routine checkrides. Being a pilot is far from a “learn it and forget it” endeavor; it requires ongoing practice and knowledge refreshment. Skills that are left unused can atrophy, and information that isn’t reviewed can be forgotten. A pilot whose abilities peak on the day of their checkride risks becoming a liability.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 15, 2025
Many of us aviation enthusiasts are big fans of the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 , given that these planes are no longer in production, and wont be in passenger service for that much longer. Korean Air is one of two airlines in the world to operate both of these jets (the other is Lufthansa). Up until recently, the carriers plan was to retire Airbus A380s by 2026, and retire Boeing 747s by 2031.
Aerotime
JANUARY 13, 2025
London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) has ended a record-breaking 2024 with passenger figures soaring past the airports previous highest figure set in 2019. Additionally, the airports terminals saw their highest-ever month in December 2024, with over seven million travelers using the airport throughout the holiday month. With numbers of passengers boosted by Christmas and New Year travel, 7,075,000 travelers used the airport in December 2024, a figure which represents an increase of 5.6% over the same m
Simple Flying
JANUARY 15, 2025
Key Lime Air has carved out a distinct niche in the aviation industry with its specialized charter operations. Based in Colorado, this regional airline has earned a reputation for reliability, versatility, and innovation. Unlike major commercial carriers, Key Lime Air operates within a unique framework tailored to meet the needs of underserved markets and specialized clientele.
AV Web
JANUARY 16, 2025
Mokulele Airlines, a key inter-island carrier in Hawaii, grounded its fleet Wednesday amid maintenance concerns. The airline issued a statement writing, “Safety is our top priority, we are temporarily not operating some flights in our fleet for precautionary maintenance inspections. We continue to operate certain flights, and on impacted flights we’re rebooking or otherwise accommodating passengers.
One Mile at a Time
JANUARY 11, 2025
On December 29, 2024, we saw a horrifying accident, whereby a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed while landing at Muan International Airport (MWX), killing 179 people. Its the deadliest aviation accident globally since 2018, and the deadliest aviation accident on Korean soil in history. The countrys transport minister has even announced plans to resign over the incident.
Aerotime
JANUARY 13, 2025
FBI investigators are searching for the operator of a private drone that collided with a firefighting aircraft while it was helping to fight wildfires in Los Angeles, California. The Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper was struck on January 9, 2025, at 13:30, local time, while it was working to put out the massive Palisades fire. Erik Scott, Paramedic- Public Information Officer for Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), announced on X thatthe drone was not assigned to the Palisades fire suppression.
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