Ian Molyneaux

Brighton

Journalist at AeroTime

Journalist at @AviationNews | Former Content Writer at @WhichUK | Former Senior Reporter at @ReachPLC | YNWA

Articles

Delta Air Lines and Korean Air carve up 25% stake in WestJet

4 days ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux

Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have both acquired minority shares in Canadian carrier WestJet, with Air France-KLM also set to benefit from the investment. The two global carriers, who have a long-standing partnership, confirmed that they will take equity stakes totaling 25% in WestJet, with Delta paying $330 million for 15% and Korean Air investing $220 million in exchange for 10%.
Airspace restrictions soften after India-Pakistan ceasefire

4 days ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux

Airspace restrictions put in place by Pakistan and Indian governments have begun to soften following a ceasefire in hostilities over the weekend. On May 10, 2025, Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced that its airspace has been “fully restored for all types of flights”, therefore cancelling a previous Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that it would remain closed until 12:00, local time, on May 11, 2025. “All airports across the country are operational and available for normal flight operations.
Democrat attacks Trump after latest Newark radar outage

4 days ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux

A second radar outage in two weeks at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) has caused alarm after air traffic controllers were reportedly blindsided for 90 seconds. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that at 03:55 on May 9, 2025, systems designed to help pilots land commercial aircraft were temporarily lost.
Release date set for LEGO’s Space Shuttle-Boeing 747 combo

6 days ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux

In homage to NASA’s space travel endeavors, LEGO’s latest aerospace release features the iconic Space Shuttle Enterprise and a Boeing 747 shuttle carrier. Details behind the incredible LEGO duo were released on May 6, 2025, with the Danish toymaker confirming the 2,417-piece set scheduled would be available to all on May 18, 2025, retailing at $229.99.
Fire that caused Heathrow outage cost BA-owner IAG over $50M

6 days ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux

A debilitating power outage at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR), caused by a substation fire, has cost British Airways owner IAG around €50 million ($56 million), according to the company. On March 20, 2025, shortly before 23:30 local time, the London Fire Brigade descended on the North Hyde Substation after a fire broke out, damaging the three supergrid transformers located there.
Vertical and Honeywell strengthen eVTOL aircraft alliance

6 days ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux

Vertical Aerospace have signed a new agreement with long-term partner Honeywell to strengthen their alliance on the path towards certifying the VX4, an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The companies announced on May 9, 2025, that the expanded partnership will enter a significant new stage in the VX4’s development, with the contract thought to be worth up to $1 billion over the next decade.
Airbus 77% below annual goal of delivering 820 aircraft

1 week ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux

Airbus still appears to be a long way off its aircraft delivery target of around 820 jets after publishing its figures for April 2025. According to the European manufacturer the company delivered 56 aircraft to 33 customers in April 2025, a fall from 61 aircraft over the same period last year. Between January and March 2025, Airbus delivered 136 commercial jets, rising to 192 with the latest figures released on May 7, 2025.
Loud ‘bangs’ before NYC tour helicopter split in three: NTSB

1 week ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux

Several witnesses heard loud “bangs” before a New York City tour helicopter “suddenly separated into three major sections” and crashed into the Hudson River, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) preliminary report. The report published on May 7, 2025, laid out NTSB investigators’ early findings into what caused a Bell 206 L-4 helicopter, operated by New York Helicopters, to crash and resulted in the deaths of five passengers and the pilot.
Emirates lands record $5.2B annual profit, 16 A350s to join

1 week ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux

Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has posted record annual profits of $5.2 billion (after tax), an increase of 14.9% from last year when the global long-haul carrier secured $4.7 billion. The results, announced on May 8, 2025, were buoyed by the start of new routes, a 3% lift in passenger numbers to 53.7 million, and a 4% increase in seat capacity. Emirates said the results cemented its position as “world’s most profitable airline” with profits before tax increasing by 20% to $5.8 billion.
China Airlines orders 10 Boeing 777-9 and four 777-8Fs

1 week ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux

In an expected move Taiwan-based China Airlines has placed a firm order for 10 Boeing 777-9s and four 777-8 freighters, becoming the newest 777X customer. On May 8, 2025, Boeing confirmed that the 777X order was secured in March 2025 and was posted as unidentified on its orders and deliveries website. The agreement between Boeing and China Airlines includes an option to purchase an additional five 777-9s and four 777-8 freighters.