Today In Aviation
Last Updated: Monday, March 31, 2025, 9:38 AM PDT
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Vertical Mag
• News Release
Vertical Aerospace adopts universal fast-charging standard to accelerate eVTOL deployment
By Vertical Mag: This announcement marks a step towards a global, industry-wide charging infrastructure.
Reuters
• David Shepardson
United receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped airplanes
By Reuters: United Airlines said Monday the Federal Aviation Administration has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type and that the first commercial flight is planned for May.
Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
oneworld Welcomes Fiji Airways to Global Airline Alliance
By Breitflyte: oneworld has today announced that Fiji Airways will officially become a full member airline from April 1st, 2025. The carrier has also adopted American Airlines’ award-winning AAdvantage as their travel rewards program.On Monday (March 31, 2025), oneworld announced that Fiji Airways will officially become a full member of the global airline alliance effective April 1st, 2025. Fiji Airways has also adopted American Airlines’ award-winning AAdvantage® loyalty program. As oneworld’s newest membe.
Aviation Week
• Aaron Karp
Tokyo Serves As O&D Market For Delta In Contrast To U.S. Rivals
By Aviation Week: Delta Air Lines is the only U.S. major without a Japanese partner, making Tokyo an origin and destination market for Delta rather than a transfer point.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
China Airlines firms A350-1000 order
By FlightGlobal: Taiwanese carrier China Airlines has firmed its preliminary agreement for 10 Airbus A350-1000s, which it will use for long-haul services to Europe and North America.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
FAA proposal addresses overheat risk involving Rolls-Royce-powered 757s
By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to address a problem affecting Rolls-Royce-powered Boeing 757s that can cause hot engine air to strike and weaken engine struts.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Disabled and Vulnerable Passengers To Be Hit Hardest By Strike By Special Assistance Helpers At Heathrow Airport Over Easter Holidays
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Disabled and vulnerable passengers who need help navigating around Heathrow Airport and getting on and off aircraft could be hit by a major strike by 500 special assistance helpers during the busy Easter holidays unless the airport agrees to big pay hikes.
