Aerotime
MARCH 19, 2025
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced it will order an additional 17 Boeing 737 MAX 8 on top of its March 2023 order for 21 of the aircraft type. The Japanese flag carrier intends to replace its single-aisle Boeing 737-800 aircraft with the B737-8 on domestic routes. Renewing the fleet in line with supply and demand will further enhance profitability, the airline said.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 19, 2025
Among network carriers, long haul markets tend to be dominated by joint venture agreements. With this, airlines are allowed to coordinate fares and schedules, to create as comprehensive of a network as possible. The downside is that these joint ventures are the equivalent of eliminating a competitor, since multiple airlines are essentially merging parts of their business, and acting as one.
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Aerotime
MARCH 19, 2025
Ryanair has initiated a private criminal prosecution against a disruptive passenger that allegedly caused a 40-minute departure delay and unnecessary disturbance to 137 passengers. On March 18, 2025, a spokesperson for the low-cost carrier described the passengers behavior as inexcusable after he was removed from the flight by the Guardia Civil. According to Ryanair , on January 17, 2024, the passenger, who claimed to be a UN diplomat with diplomatic immunity, attempted to take a seat that was n
Simple Flying
MARCH 19, 2025
A male passenger was restrained after allegedly biting another passenger and hitting others on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the matter, with the passenger facing potential civil or criminal penalties.
Aerotime
MARCH 19, 2025
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) suggests that a Flexjet pilot was unsure about the identity of runways before a Southwest flight was forced to make a critical go-around to avoid a collision. The incident on February 25, 2025, currently being investigated, saw a Flexjet Bombardier Challenger 350 cross runway 31C moments before a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 was due to land on the same runway at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Simple Flying
MARCH 19, 2025
Japan Airlines has pledged to support the modernization of its domestic fleet by adding to its order of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The carrier's latest purchase takes its order book for the type close to 40, with these narrowbody twinjets being slated to replace older planes from the popular 737 family. These will give a fresh feel to Japan Airlines' domestic fleet alongside 11 units of the Airbus A321neo.
Aerotime
MARCH 19, 2025
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced it will order an additional 17 Boeing B787-8 on top of its March 2023 order for 21 of the aircraft type. The Japanese flag carrier intends to replace its single-aisle Boeing 737-800 aircraft with the B787-8 on domestic routes. In addition, the carrier has ordered 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft to replace its fleet of Boeing 767 aircraft, which are currently used primarily on routes to and from Tokyos Haneda Airport (HND).
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Aerotime
MARCH 19, 2025
A Delta Air Lines B767-400 was forced to make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport (SNN) in Ireland, after its cockpit window reportedly overheated. Flight DL4 was en route to New Yorks John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) from London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) on March 18, 2025, and was carrying 129 passengers. The flight departed LHR at around 16:24. However, about two hours into the flight, the aircraft, with registration N825MH, declared a general emergency, squawking 7700, a distress signal indicati
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 19, 2025
As Ive already covered, Air France will be debuting a new La Premiere first class product , available exclusively on a subfleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. This is an exciting development, as it really takes the carriers incredible first class to the next level. However, arguably theres another change thats just as significant, as first class wont be the only part of these jets thats being updated.
Aerotime
MARCH 19, 2025
The Cabinet of Malaysia has approved the terms and conditions of a new agreement to resume the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared more than 10 years ago. During a local press briefing on March 19, 2025, Malaysias Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that Malaysia has finalized an agreement with Ocean Infinity, a private marine robotics company, to continue the search efforts.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 19, 2025
In March 2023, Japan Airlines announced plans to refresh its narrow body fleet, as the airline placed an order for 21 Boeing 737 MAXs. Theres now an update , as the airline has just boosted this order considerably, to 38 aircraft. Japan Airlines places firm order for 38 Boeing 737 MAXs Japan Airlines (JAL) has now finalized an order for 38 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, which will join the fleet starting in 2026.
Aerotime
MARCH 19, 2025
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators found that failures in the navigation system on a United Airlines flight from Lagos to Washington in January 2024 led to the autopilot disengaging on causing altitude excursions. On March 18, 2025, the NTSB released a preliminary report of its ongoing investigation into the incident that occurred on January 24, 2025.
Airline Geeks
MARCH 19, 2025
The union representing around 16,000 American Airlines pilots issued a stern warning to its members last week about continued restricted airspace violations.
Simple Flying
MARCH 19, 2025
The United States Department of Transportations (DOT) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has issued its latest job data, noting that cargo and passenger airlines had 5,000 fewer employees on their payroll in January.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 19, 2025
Back in February, the Military Aviation Museum announced that its Messerschmitt Me 262 replica was on track to return to flight , with hopes of making an appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 this July. Yesterday, March 18th, at Suffolk Executive Airport in Virginia, the museums chief pilot, Mike Spalding, conducted a series of engine runs, taxi tests, and landing gear swingskey steps in the aircrafts return-to-flight process.
Simple Flying
MARCH 19, 2025
Airport operations run according to take-off and landing slots. The boom in air travel following the pandemic shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon - in fact, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), demand for air travel is expected to grow 3.8% year-on-year for the foreseeable future, with an estimated four billion more passengers in 2043 than today.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 19, 2025
Yesterday, Air France unveiled its new La Premiere first class cabin. The new suite is a gorgeous evolution of an already highly regarded product. Best of all, this is part of a larger refresh of all four-cabin Boeing 777-300ERs , as theyre also getting new business class seats. While it wasnt explicitly mentioned in the new La Premiere announcement, in this post I want to focus on another minor but positive change that Air France is making to the first class experience.
Simple Flying
MARCH 19, 2025
Many numbers are considered lucky, unlucky, superstitious, or somehow unique. It varies regionally, religiously, culturally, historically, or by country. Some numbers are directly associated with a particular event that resonates positively or negatively. Fortunately, I am not superstitious, which is just as well: I was born on Friday the 13th. What about 666 the so-called 'number of the beast'on US flights?
AOPA
MARCH 19, 2025
At first glance, Grimes Field looks like many other Midwest airports: a paved runway and intersecting grass strip in the middle of flat cornfields, ample ramp parking, and a restaurant that lures pilots in droves. But there’s more than meets the eye at the Urbana, Ohio, airport located within the National Aviation Heritage Area of historic sites.
Simple Flying
MARCH 19, 2025
Sean Duffy, the United States Secretary of Transportation, has toured Boeings Renton facilities located in Washington State, the US, reiterating that the monthly production cap will remain in place for the time being.
Aviation News
MARCH 19, 2025
Innovation project in partnership with universities is supported by Finep and MCTI The next steps include manufacturing the flying laboratory’s fuselage and empennage.
Simple Flying
MARCH 19, 2025
European manufacturing conglomerate Airbus has announced that it is investigating an issue related to the ongoing corrosion of its Airbus A220 passenger jets. This issue has been found on what the manufacturer has referred to as a quote-unquote "limited population" of airframes, including some that are operated by US carriers. Both the manufacturer and multiple airlines have stated that they do not believe the issue represents an immediate safety concern.
Aviation News
MARCH 19, 2025
France is buying additional fighter jets equipped with the latest nuclear missiles. The Rafale S5s will be stationed at an air base not far from the German border. Additional investment is needed in increasingly dangerous and uncertain times, President Emmanuel Macron said yesterday at the base in Luxeuil-les-Bains.
Simple Flying
MARCH 19, 2025
What is better than the start of a route? The inauguration of three, of course! That's what the narrowbody-operating flydubai has done, with links from Dubai to three additional Iranian cities: Bushehr, Qeshm, and Tabriz. This brings the carrier's Iranian network to 11 destinations two others started last September and its total offering from Dubai to 130 airports this year, down by one year-on-year.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force ‘s Author Talk series is proud to present Peggy Scholberg, who will discuss her latest book, Girls in a World at War on Friday, March 21 st at 11:00 a.m. at the museum in Pooler, Georgia. Scholberg is delighted to at last bring her mothers telling of her experience in a group of World War II nurses to publication.
Simple Flying
MARCH 19, 2025
Over in Europe, it looks like Lufthansa Group is on a hot streak of expanding its presence across the continent - either acquiring other carriers in-full or taking partial ownership.
Aviation Bussiness News
MARCH 19, 2025
The Unite trade union has successfully negotiated a pay deal for its members working as aircraft engineers for American Airlines based at London Heathrow Airport. The airline’s safety critical aircraft engineers will now get a new three year settlement with pay reaching 108,000 by 2027. The 60-strong engineering workforce at American Airlines Heathrow operation will benefit from this new pay deal that will set a benchmark for the wider aircraft engineering industry with pay negotiations at
Simple Flying
MARCH 19, 2025
Emirates has introduced the next seven destinations for its Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with the airline deploying the type to destinations across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, as well as adding extra flights on current routes.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 19, 2025
When flying an airplane, you become a part of the air around you. So, you will want to know what the air and prevailing weather conditions are doing. Forget checking your phone apps or the TV. You will want detailed and accurate weather information. The best way to do that is to read a METAR. Learning how to read a METAR can be tricky. Today we will offer you some easy-to-follow guidance and some practical examples.
Simple Flying
MARCH 19, 2025
A Charlotte-bound American Eagle Embraer ERJ-145 suffered a possible maintenance issue, which prompted a diversion to Richmond, Virginia, on Sunday. The aircraft started its journey in Newport News, but changed course less than 10 minutes into the flight.
Flight Training Central
MARCH 19, 2025
Take the time to compute the total weight of the airplane and center of gravity (CG) before every flight, based on the number of occupants, baggage and fuel and where each item is positioned in the airplane. This week’s tip takes a look at how to compute a typical weight and balance calculation and how to verify the results are within limits.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 19, 2025
On March 19, 1941, the 99th Pursuit Squadron was officially constituted, marking a historic milestone as the first African American fighter squadron. This unit would later become an integral part of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. Eventually, the 99th was joined by the 100th, 301st, and 302nd Fighter Squadrons to form the 332nd Fighter Group, famously known as the Red Tails. 99th Fighter Squadron mechanic reloading a P-51 Mustang The 99th Pursuit Squadron, along with other African American units
Airline Geeks
MARCH 19, 2025
The introduction of this service is set to boost regional connectivity within the region because it is Fastjets first route into Zambia.
World Airline News
MARCH 19, 2025
After launching an exceptional airport journey at Paris-Charles de Gaulle in 2024, Air France is reinventing the travel experience on board its most exclusive cabin. Four suites, each nearly 3.5 square meters, will gradually be introduced on a selection of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with the first in-flight experience available beginning in spring 2025.
Airline Geeks
MARCH 19, 2025
The agency noted that undetected upper wing skin cracks could compromise the airplanes structural integrity, potentially leading to loss of control.
World Airline News
MARCH 19, 2025
[link] Condor Flugdienst Boeing 757-230 D-ABNA (msn 24737) MUC (Christian Volpati Collection). Image: 953680.
Air Facts
MARCH 19, 2025
Airshows and Fighter Jet Demos Air Facts Journal If you are reading this, you know about both and have probably attended and watched them all. The airshows can be small, at local airfields, or grand, like Chicagos Waterfront extravaganza, Paris, or Farnborough, the aircraft can vary from small private aircraft, the sporty Putts and Yaks, to vintage ones, from WWI and WWII warbirds up to the teams, the Blues, the Birds, and Red Arrows.
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