Air Facts
MAY 28, 2025
A Different Kind of Pilot DecisionChoosing Not to Fly Air Facts Journal Part I: A Practical Exercise in Saying “Unable” I earned my private pilot certificate in 1988, but for many years, my flying was sporadic. Like many other pilots, life pulled me in different directionscareer, family, priorities that demanded more time on the ground than in the air.
Aerotime
MAY 30, 2025
In an announcement on May 29, 2025, JetBlue and United Airlines have declared that they are entering into a comprehensive partnership that will see both airlines cooperating closely across a number of fields. One aspect of this agreement that will have an immediate and tangible effect on passengers is the fact that both airlines will be linking their respective loyalty programs.
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Cranky Flier
MAY 27, 2025
We’re going to go old-school today with an Across the Aisle transcript of an interview I did with TAP Air Portugal’s CEO Lus Rodrigues. I was supposed to do this in person on the day of TAP’s inaugural LAX flight, but Lus was held up in customs, and I had to leave before he was able to get to the gate. So, we made up for it a few days later with a phone interview that I think you’ll enjoy.
Simple Flying
MAY 30, 2025
Boeings chief executive has confirmed that the company plans to produce 47 737 MAX aircraft per month by the end of 2025, with the plane maker planning to increase production rates incrementally to ensure its supply chain remains stable.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 30, 2025
American Airlines has issued a new round of warnings to flight attendants, as some employees at the airline have clearly turned trip trading into a side hustle Why flight attendant trip trading has become problematic Lets start with a little bit of background. Flight attendants at virtually all US airlines are assigned their schedules based on seniority.
Aerotime
MAY 26, 2025
December 2025 will mark the 24th anniversary since the last ever flight operated by the one-time great American icon of commercial aviation, TWA, or Trans World Airlines, to give the carrier its full name. Having held a dominant position on routes across the Atlantic for decades, the airline became synonymous with transatlantic glamour and the epitome of long-haul travel by air.
Cranky Flier
MAY 30, 2025
JetBlue, United Hard-Launch New Relationship All good relationship stories follow the same path: 1) Loud, public breakup after the DOJ says the two of you aren’t right for each other, 2) Consider rekindling things before thinking better of it, 3) Feeling spurned because your ex put out a press release saying it was ready to move on, 4) Flirting with your ex’s rival — or at least not denying the rumors when they’re reported a month ago, 5) Finally announcing you’ve m
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One Mile at a Time
MAY 29, 2025
Airlines use all kinds of methods to price discriminate, in order to get as much revenue from each passenger as possible. Heres an interesting new pricing quirk, as flagged by Thrifty Traveler. Deltas latest method for ticket price discrimination While it doesnt appear to be widespread yet, Delta has started charging different fares in some markets based on whether youre traveling alone or with a companion.
Aerotime
MAY 26, 2025
The Minns government, which manages New South Wales (NSW) in Australia, has announced that it is deploying Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters to deliver emergency fodder to farmers affected by major flooding in the country. Several days of intense flooding and heavy rainfall in southeastern Australia began during the week of May 19, 2025, and caused extensive damage in the Mid-North Coast, North Coast, and Hunter regions.
Cranky Flier
MAY 29, 2025
Wednesday, May 28 was a big day in the history of Southwest Airlines. It’s the day the airline took a big step toward… being like everybody else. We knew this was coming, of course, but what we didn’t know was exactly how pricing of all these changes would look. Now we know. The two big changes were the introduction of first and second bag fees along with a Basic Economy fare.
Simple Flying
MAY 30, 2025
Airbus has continued to progress with the Airbus A350F, the cargo aircraft based on the A350-1000, celebrating the assembly first-ever set of wings for the freighter in the United Kingdom.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 29, 2025
On this day in aviation history85 years ago, on May 29, 1940the prototype Chance Vought F4U Corsair took to the skies for the first time. Designated XF4U-1 (bureau number 1443), the aircraft was flown by Vought-Sikorsky Aircrafts Chief Test Pilot, Lyman A. Bullard Jr., from Bridgeport Municipal Airport in Connecticut. This flight marked the beginning of the Corsairs legendary journey, which would be forged in the crucible of aerial combat.
Aerotime
MAY 30, 2025
Boeings CEO has stated that the planemaker is set to increase the monthly production rate of its 737 MAX family of narrowbodied aircraft. The companys current production rate of 38 units per month has been pegged at that level by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) following the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 plug door blowout in January 2024. The incident led to a swathe of criticism and an increase in oversight by the safety authorities after serious safety failings came to light across BoeingR
AV Web
MAY 29, 2025
Washington state has introduced a new tax policy imposing a 10% tax on the sale of noncommercial aircraft valued at more than $500,000. Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson signed the legislation, Bill 5801 , that is set to go into effect beginning April 1, 2026. Several aviation industry groups have voiced strong opposition to the bill, arguing it could harm businesses, agricultural operators and volunteer pilots who provide essential medical transport services across Washington.
Simple Flying
MAY 29, 2025
The United States has suspended some sales of critical US technologies to China, including those related to CFM LEAP-1C engines, which power Chinas Comac C919 jets. The move comes exactly two years after the aircraft entered commercial service.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 26, 2025
Often Ill write about new airport terminals, and someone will point out the lack of moving walkways, and wonder how airport designers could make such a mistake for a new facility. Heck, weve even seen some airports rip out perfectly functional moving walkways. What are they thinking?!? Well, this trend is no coincidence, so lets discuss that in a bit more detail.
Aerotime
MAY 26, 2025
Airbus announced on a Linkedin post published on May 23, 2025, some changes in its technology leadership. Sabine Klauke, who until now was Chief Technology Officer & EVP Engineering Commercial Aircraft Business, will be heading Digital Design Manufacturing and Services (DDMS) Next Gen, a newly created cross-division business area. In her new role, Klauke will report to Executive Vice-President Digital Catherine Jestin.
Cranky Flier
MAY 24, 2025
AI is at it again. This one might give you nightmares… sorry about that. The Cranky Cockpit – feat. Brett Snyder – The Indian #AvGeek Vishal Mehra had me on his Indian-focused podcast, and we talked about that market along with much more. It’s a really interesting region these days, so I really appreciated being able to come chat.
Simple Flying
MAY 26, 2025
Last week, a TAP Air Portugal Airbus A330 flying from Newark to Lisbon had to land with just one engine running after an in-flight shutdown. Compounding matters was the fact that the widebody twinjet, which had left the New Jersey hub almost two hours late, also experienced a hydraulic failure while descending towards the capital city of Portugal. Subsequently, its crew issued a declaration of 'PAN PAN.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 30, 2025
Several weeks ago, we learned how Houston-based ultra low cost carrier Avelo Airlines would get into the deportation flight business. With this project, were seeing the airline base three Boeing 737s at Arizonas Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), with flights having started as of the middle of May. Anyway, heres an interesting update regarding this. Avelo repainted 737s used for deportation flights Bluesky user jjindc flags something interesting, that I hadnt noticed before.
Aerotime
MAY 28, 2025
Deutsche Aircraft has unveiled the long-awaited test prototype (known as TAC1) of its new generation turboprop aircraft, the D328eco. Building on a strong legacy of German aircraft design and based on the Dornier 328 regional airliner, the D328eco promises to revolutionize the regional aircraft arena, with its increased passenger capacity and maximum range of 1,205 nautical miles (2,231km).
Flying Magazine
MAY 27, 2025
SpaceXs colossal Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster are poised to return to action Tuesday evening after the company wrapped up its investigation into the 400-foot-tall vehicles eighth test flight in March. Starship exploded during both that mission and Flight 7 in January , disrupting air travel and prompting the FAA to nearly double the aircraft hazard area (AHA) for Tuesdays flight.
Simple Flying
MAY 30, 2025
The chief executive officer of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Thomas Woldbye, was reported to have been asleep with his phone on silent during the widespread outage at LHR that occurred more than two months ago.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 29, 2025
For some time now, weve known that JetBlue and United plan to launch a partnership. Theres now a major update , as the details have been revealed. Details of the JetBlue & United Blue Sky collaboration JetBlue and United will be launching a partnership, named Blue Sky. Going back several years, this wouldve seemed unthinkable, but sure enough, industry dynamics have evolved.
Aerotime
MAY 30, 2025
Natilus, a Californian startup developing a blended-wing-body (BWB) clean-sheet aircraft, has announced a strategic partnership with logistics firm Kuehne-Nagel. The two companies will collaborate to conduct an environmental, economic and operational assessment of the prospective introduction of Natilus future blended-wing aircraft into cargo operations.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 29, 2025
At Vintage Aviation News, we have previously reported that the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum in Hawaii has the o riginal remains of a Nakajima B5N2 ‘Kate’ torpedo/high-level bomber of the type used to launch torpedoes against the U.S. Pacific Fleet on December 7, 1941. The ‘Kate’ also played a major role in the sinking of numerous Allied warships in the Pacific, such as the aircraft carriers USS Lexington (CV-2), USS Yorktown (CV-5), and USS Hornet (CV-8).
Simple Flying
MAY 29, 2025
Chicago O'Hare remains the world's busiest airport by flights. Due to the massive use of regional jets and being the hub of American Airlines and United Airlines, O'Hare has 2,442 daily passenger aircraft movements in June. American and United are so dominant that they provide around 85 out of every 100 services.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 26, 2025
We know that Saudi Arabia is investing a lot of money to build its non-religious tourism sector. One common question weve seen has been if/when the country will lift its ban on alcohol. Well, its finally happening, though with restrictions, as youd expect. Alcohol will soon be available in Saudi Arabia As of 2026, Saudi Arabia plans to lift its 73-year ban on alcohol.
Aerotime
MAY 25, 2025
A Luxembourg Air Rescue (LAR) Airbus Helicopters H145 D-3 sustained substantial damage on May 23, 2025, following a hard landing near Nothum, in the northwest of Luxembourg. The incident occurred at the end of a mission responding to a traffic accident on the N27 road near Lac de la Haute-Sre. The helicopter, bearing registration LX-HLP and operating under the callsign Air Rescue 2, had been dispatched from Ettelbruck Hospital Helipad (ELET) to provide emergency medical assistance following a re
Flying Magazine
MAY 30, 2025
Every day, our team at Aircraft For Sale selects an airplane that catches our attention because it is different, is a good deal, or has other unusual or interesting features. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Todays Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Todays Top Pick is a 2007 Cessna 182T Skylane. The Cessna 182 Skylane has earned its reputation as a go-to utility aircraft.
Simple Flying
MAY 26, 2025
The Boeing 737 MAX has long been the most important narrowbody aircraft put on the market by manufacturer Boeing, but the type has certainly faced its fair share of challenges. Originally designed as an upgraded version of the Boeing 737 Next Generation (one of the best-selling aircraft in history), the Boeing 737 MAX is one of the most capable aircraft on the market.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 27, 2025
Etihads Airbus A380 first class is one of the best premium products in the world. While Etihad partners with American, it can often be tough to redeem AAdvantage miles for travel in Etihads A380 first class. However, at the moment theres wide open availability, all the way through the end of the schedule, as reported on Reddit and flagged by View from the Wing.
Aerotime
MAY 29, 2025
Joby Aviation confirmed on May 27, 2025, the closure of the second tranche of Toyotas previously announced funding round. In October 2024, the Japanese car making group announced an investment of US$500 million in the US advanced air mobility firm, which would be disbursed in two installments of US$250 million. Joby received the first of those installments in late 2024.
Plane and Pilot
MAY 29, 2025
Like so many pilots, I didnt have the luxury of growing up within an aviation family. Admittedly, my parents looked at me like I was crazy when I told them I wanted to learn how to fly. Cayla, you dont like math or science, how are you supposed to become a pilot ? At the time, I agreed, but being the stubborn 16-year-old that I was, I wanted to take flight in a small airplane just to see what it was all about.
Simple Flying
MAY 29, 2025
Boeing's financial picture has been undeniably volatile over the past few years. With crippling production delays, strikes and safety-related incidents grounding entire fleets of its aircraft, Boeing has had few victories to get investors excited about the company's prospects. One of the biggest things that the company could achieve that might give investors some newfound confidence in the manufacturer is the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 7 and the Boeing 737 MAX 10.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 29, 2025
Usually Im in the snitches get stitches camp, but Im curious to hear if/when others would report things like this The flight attendant behavior I observed on a recent flight The airline industry at large has an unwavering commitment to safety. Thats important, because flying starts getting unsafe when you cut into safety margins, and allow employees responsible for safety to break rules or cut corners, especially when its a pattern of behavior.
Aerotime
MAY 27, 2025
Middle Eastern low-cost airline Air Arabia has announced a partnership with Mbank to accept payment for travel on the airlines services using the cryptocurrency AE Coin. The airline states that the partnership represents a revolutionary leap in digital payments, offering a seamless, secure booking experience through AE Coin. Air Arabia, as the Middle East and North Africas first and largest low-cost carrier, and Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the United Arab Emirates first fully integrated di
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