Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Amid an ongoing air traffic controller (ATC) shortage in the US, a new report uncovered staffing numbers at an overwhelming majority of facilities are below the recommendations determined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA). The situation is so dire that at least a quarter of the workforce at some locations is reportedly missing.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
South Korea is set to completely rebuild its aviation safety system after recent aviation accidents in the country, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) announced. On February 4, 2025, MOLIT revealed plans to create an Aviation Safety Innovation Committee, which will include around 20 private experts aimed at improving safety in the aviation industry.
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One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
OMG, ITA AIRWAYS A321NEO BUSINESS CLASS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, AND THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST FLIGHTS IVE EVER TAKEN. A FIVE STAR RATING DOESNT DO JUSTICE TO THIS EXPERIENCE. Okay, sorry for all those caps, but I feel like any other introduction wouldnt do justice to this flight. During my quick trip to Paris and Cairo , I flew ITA Airways Airbus A321neo business class on the short 2hr50min afternoon flight from Rome (FCO) to Cairo (CAI).
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Welcome to the world of aeronautical terminology , where every acronym has a story to tell. Today, well focus on one of the lesser-known yet important terms: TRSA, or Terminal Radar Service Area. Heres the issue. You might have come across this term while studying for your written exam, or maybe it popped up on your sectional chart during flight planning.
Fear of Landing
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Leeds Bradford Airport in England, perched on a windy hilltop, is known for its challenging conditions. But even by Leeds standards, the conditions on the 20th of October 2023 were rough, as Storm Babet battered the British Isles with high winds and heavy rain. The thirteen-year-old Boeing 737-8KS registered in the UK as G-TAWD started its day at 4am at Manchester airport with a flight to Corfu.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Critical data that could piece together the final movements of a Black Hawk helicopter before it crashed with an American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 in Washington DC are contained within the submerged wreckage, according to the National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB). On February 4, 2024, the NTSB confirmed that the US Army Black Hawk was at 300 feet (rounded to the nearest 100 feet) at the time of the collision but additional information to verify data points from the helicopter was needed.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
On January 29, 2025, we saw a devastating accident near Washington National Airport (DCA), whereby a military Sikorsky UH-60 helicopter collided with an American Eagle CRJ-700, leading to 67 fatalities. This is the first crash of a US airliner since 2009. Obviously theres now a big focus on just how congested the airspace around DCA is, between commercial aircraft landing at the airport, and military helicopters using routes near the airport.
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Plane and Pilot
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The notion of flying an aircraft without every bit of installed equipment in working order is entirely abhorrent to the FAA. That said, we all know stuff breaks, and whether or not the airplane is technically (and legally) airworthy with something non-functional depends a lot on what’s inoperative, and what kind of plane we’re flying. For instance, we can all agree that a propeller is a necessary item on a prop-driven airplane.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Skyryse, a Californian-based developer of flight software applications, announced on February 5, 2025, that it has completed the worlds first fully automated set-down of a production helicopter using just the swipe of a finger on its SkyOS flight software app. The test follows seven years of the company developing the software that it hopes will eventually open up the possibilities of fully automated flight for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Marriott co-branded credit cards offer a variety of perks, and one of the perks available on some cards is an anniversary free night award. This can be hugely valuable, so in this post I want to go over all the details you need to be aware of when it comes to redeeming these certificates. What are Marriott anniversary free night awards? Hotel credit cards often come with great perks that can more than offset their annual fees.
Aviation Bussiness News
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
From capitalising on the rise of e-commerce demand to implementing initiatives that reduce its carbon footprint, Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is focused on a strong future. The airports business development director, Nico Le Roux, shares insights on these and other strategies to enhance PIKs cargo capabilities. How are global economic conditions affecting the air cargo industry in general, and what implications does this have for Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)?
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The Navy Wings engineering team has kicked off the year with meticulous attention to maintaining the Fairey Swordfish W5856, the worlds oldest surviving airworthy example of this iconic aircraft. Their efforts are focused on addressing minor issues and ensuring the Swordfish remains in pristine flying condition. Recently, the engineers identified deterioration in a critical component of the aircraft’s start-up procedure.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) NOTAM computer system is back up and running following a temporary shortage, according to US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. On February 2, 2025, the FAA confirmed in a statement that the NOTAM system, which provides updates about anything that may affect the safety of flight, is online and operational.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
For the next segment of my quick trip to Paris and Cairo , I flew ITA Airways Airbus A320neo business class on the short 95-minute early morning flight from Paris (CDG) to Rome (FCO). Im a huge fan of ITA Airways, and have had incredible experiences on the carriers long haul aircraft, including on the Airbus A350-900 and Airbus A330-900neo. So I was curious to see what the short haul product would be like.
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
The last few years have been a mixed bag for the Airbus A380, with some operators keeping their faith in the double-decker quadjet while others have withdrawn the 'superjumbo' from service altogether. One carrier where the A380 is set to enjoy a longer operational life than initially expected is Korean Air, which now plans to operate the type long after the aircraft's initially planned retirement date in 2026.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
The student pilot may initially struggle to understand the functions of an E6B flight computer. They may even begin to question the necessity of learning this skill in today’s world, where digital devices are always readily available for assistance. But pilots around the globe rely on this indispensable gadget for charting their flights, crunching numbers to determine time in transit, fuel usage, and necessary adjustments for wind shifts.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
When Japans Kansai International Airport (KIX) opened in 1994, it was considered an engineering marvel. It is the worlds only truly floating airport and required an investment of more than $20bn to construct. Thirty years later, Kansai has become a hub for many major airlines and freight carriers. In 2025, it will be served by almost 70 different passenger carriers and over 20 cargo airlines.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Turkish Airlines has just opened its newest lounge, which is also the carriers largest lounge outside of Istanbul Basics of Turkish Airlines new Tokyo Narita lounge Today, Turkish Airlines has opened a lounge at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). The lounge is located in the South Wing of Terminal 1, Satellite 4, near gate 47. The lounge is opening in two phases.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to reduce air traffic at Reagan Washington National Airport to address safety concerns following last weeks deadly midair collision between a regional jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, which claimed 67 lives. In an email obtained by Reuters , the FAA notified airlines it would be reducing the maximum arrival rate from 28 to 26 per hour which would enhance safety but also extend average delays from 40 to 50 minutes.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
In aviation, altitude is far more complex than its dictionary definition. Pilots use several types of altitude for varying purposes, which include reading aeronautical charts, communicating with ATC, and calculating aircraft performance. In this short guide, youll learn about the different altitude types and their significance. Lets start with the simplest one.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
In the fourth article in this six-series program, Gavin will address how destinations can start looking at new ways that they can interact with airlines to benefit from the continued boom in leisure travel, and also, as new plane types are being developed to fly further, how can a destination look to attract lift from source markets that would have been seen as too-far when flying traditional narrowbody aircraft, or, too-big for the traditional widebody plane?
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
There are several ways to earn World of Hyatt free night award awards. In this post, I want to talk about one of the often overlooked ways to earn Hyatt free nights, which is with World of Hyatts ongoing Brand Explorer promotion. This offers World of Hyatt members the opportunity to earn free night awards for exploring Hyatts portfolio. Given the huge brand inflation that Hyatt has seen in recent years, this can potentially offer up to six free night awards, and counting.
Plane and Pilot
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The notion of reissuing CFI certificates every couple of years was seen as a means of assuring contemporaneous activity and/or completion of recurrency training at a weekend seminar. To renew, one could either show a list of successful graduates they had trained, back then 10 or more, or a completion certificate of refresher training. Or, as I did upon several occasions, you could add another rating to your CFI certificate by completing a check ride, which resets the two-year cycle.
Flyertalk
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The moves come as Lufthansa Group begins full integration of ITA into their network starting on February 3, 2025. Integration Includes Terminal Sharing, Code Sharing, and Lounge Sharing Lufthansas integration of ITA Airways is part of the minority stake it took into the carrier in 2023. After taking a $348 million stake in the carrier for 41% interest, ITA agreed to become the fifth network airline for the German company.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Airlines in the Asia Pacific region recorded a solid traffic growth for the year 2024. This is based on preliminary traffic figures for the full calendar year 2024, released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). The numbers showed strong growth in both international air passenger and cargo markets, brought by increase in flight frequencies, and a robust e-commerce landscape.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Hotel credit cards offer all kinds of fantastic perks, ranging from elite status to free night awards. In the case of Hilton Honors, there are four co-branded American Express cards , with annual fees ranging from $0 to $550. Two of these cards offer the opportunity to earn one or more free night rewards per year. In this post, I want to take a closer look at everything you need to know about redeeming Hilton free night reward certificates (you can read separately about how to redeem Hilton Hono
Inflight Pilot Training
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
The aviation industry has always been cyclical, experiencing periods of rapid hiring followed by occasional slowdowns. Over the past few years, airlines have been aggressively recruiting pilots to address a global pilot shortage, offering increased salaries, signing bonuses, and pathway programs. However, as economic conditions fluctuate and airlines reassess their staffing needs, some have paused or reduced hiring.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
CubCrafters, based in Yakima, Washington, announced today (February 4) that Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) will take delivery later this year of three NX Cubs as the new aircraft for its Golden Eagles Flight Team. Based at ERAUs Prescott, Arizona campus, the team competes in national collegiate aviation competitions regularly securing top honors, according to the CubCrafters statement.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
French aerospace giant Safran has secured certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its ENGINeUS 100 electric motor. The ENGINeUS 100 electric motor is capable of powering small regional transport aircraft with up to 19 passengers, with the potential to usher in a new era of commercial air mobility. It is the first time that an electric motor of its size and capability has been approved by EASA, requiring 1,500 hours of certification tests and more than 100 flight hours o
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The Boeing 707 and its shorter derivative, the 720, are iconic aircraft that helped usher in the jet age, transforming global air travel forever. Developed in the 1950s, the 707 became a flagship of commercial aviation, serving airlines across the globe and offering passengers a faster, more comfortable, and more reliable way to travel long distances.
Universal Weather
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
This years 2025 Rio Carnival runs February 28 – March 5, 2025, with assorted events ranging from parades, music, and samba hall rehearsals. You can either arrive on the cusp of the activities and dive straight into the festivities or perhaps land in Rio earlier to witness several spectacles, such as the election of Carnival King and Queen. In any event, this will be a busier time than normal in Rio, especially for general aviation (GA) ops, so its important to accomplish trip planning in a
AV Web
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The NTSB says it will have to build a timeline for the data obtained from the flight data recorder on the Blackhawk helicopter involved in last weeks collision in Washington because the data wasn’t time stamped. The Board had hoped to get definitive answers on the discrepancy between the radar data and the FDR and ADS-B gear on the CRJ700 that was also involved from the FDR.
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The first Cessna SkyCourier twin-turboprop has been delivered to the Canadian launch operator, Air Bravo Corporation, following certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). On February 3, 2025, Textron Aviation , which owns the Cessna brand, confirmed that a freighter variant of the Cessna SkyCourier been handed over to Air Bravo and will be deployed for cargo transportation.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Im not here to advocate for making the passenger experience less pleasant. However, as JetBlue continues to try to return to profitability, the airline should be doing everything it can to increase revenue. It seems to me like the airline is leaving something pretty obvious on the table, and it involves one of the carriers best features. JetBlues free Wi-Fi is in a league of its own Inflight Wi-Fi has come a long way.
Flyertalk
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The airline announced the renovation of the airports Alaska Lounge, doubling the seating and adding more space for travelers to relax. New Space Includes More Outlets, Local Coffee, and Regional Artists The new space is located at the airports Concourse C near gate C1. Expanded by 2,600 square feet, the lounge can now accommodate 140 seats. Centering the Alaska Lounge is their food and beverage offering, which features seasonal food items and premium beverages curated from across the west coast
Simple Flying
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
London Heathrow Airport is famous for being the most internationally connected city in the world and for being one of the busiest airports in the world. Heathrow boasts some of the world's longest nonstop flights and was a focus point of the now-retired supersonic Concorde. In particular, Heathrow has many connections with New York-JFK (which is once again a focus route for the development of the supersonic Boom Overture ).
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Spirit AeroSystems shareholders have agreed to a Boeing buy out that would see the Wichita-based manufacturer rejoin the planemaker 20 years after going their separate ways. Boeings acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems was approved in a vote during a special meeting of the companys shareholders and confirmed on January 31, 2025. Details regarding the merger were first made public in summer 2025, with Boeing expected to pay around $4.7 billion under the terms of the agreement.
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