Aerotime

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Meanwhile, airline passengers will be hoping for a trouble and disruption-free weekend of travel ahead. Airlines have been advised that the shortage could last for years, despite a huge recruitment drive being led by the FAA for more trainee controllers.

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Air Traffic Control Tarmac Weather Airline 263

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Unrelated to everything else going on in the world, can I just dedicate a post to how Turkmenistan Airlines is probably the airline that I’d most love to fly. The basics of Turkmenistan Airlines I’ve enjoyed all my trips over the years to the “Stans,” because there’s something so nice about traveling somewhere without expectations.

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Airline Airlines Cabin Crew Tarmac 116

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

On Monday, the US Department of Transportation released its Air Travel Consumer Report for August 2024, a monthly roundup of key operational metrics, including on-time performance, flight cancelations, tarmac delays, mishandled baggage and personal mobility devices and incidents involving animals.

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Tarmac Airline Airlines 105

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Sticking to operational procedures is critical for flight safety, not just in the air but also while navigating aircraft on the ground. There have been several incidents of airplanes colliding with objects on the ground or clipping wings with another aircraft, and one such incident recently took place at Boston Airport.

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Tarmac Airplanes Airline Airlines 81

Aerotime

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This facility, which was built for French maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) firm Tarmac Aerosave, boasts 34-meter-high walls and a 95-meter span, and was built with a modular constructive technology, referred to as ‘Construction 2.0.’ by Spantech. “We have a philosophy that we call ‘Construction 2.0.’

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Hangar Tarmac Lift Approach 312

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

As the plane accelerated, fragments of tarmac were seen being thrown into the air behind it, creating a visible trail of debris. The airport assured passengers and airlines that subsequent flights could land safely, minimizing any operational disruptions. Immediate maintenance work was undertaken to address the pavement damage.

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Runway Tarmac Thrust Cargo 162

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

According to Brendan Koerner, the writer of ‘The Skies Belong to Us: Love and Terror in the Golden Age of Hijacking’, the requirement for all airline passengers to be screened only came about on January 5, 1973. Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 – November 24, 1971 FBI Mystery still surrounds the whereabouts of plane hijacker D.B.

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Cockpit Tarmac Drag Airline 286

Aerotime

JUNE 11, 2024

A fumes alarm was triggered prompting an emergency evacuation on the tarmac. 4 ground workers were… pic.twitter.com/3Xo95wVXnF — JACDEC (@JacdecNew) June 9, 2024 The plane was evacuated as a result of the alert, according to the airline’s standard operating procedures. The aircraft returned to London on June 9.

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Tarmac Cargo Airline Airlines 162

Aviation Bussiness News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

TARMAC Aerosave has signed a strategic partnership with aircraft painting company, International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), enhancing its service offerings at its Teruel site. This new agreement cements TARMAC Aerosave and IAC’s commitment to delivering high-quality services and expertise in the aerospace sector.

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Tarmac Hangar Airline Airlines 40

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The lounge features a glass facade offering tarmac views, and amenities like workstations, and seating for both relaxation and productivity. Those airlines offer a total of 774 weekly departures, to 50 destinations, in 10 countries. However, more details aren’t yet available about that.

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Tarmac Airline Airlines 114

Alaska Air

MAY 20, 2024

When it’s finished this summer, we’ll offer more than double the amount of seating—from 65 seats right now to 135 spots for our members and guests to take a load off and enjoy epic views of the tarmac and beyond. The post We’re making our Anchorage Lounge bigger and better appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Tarmac Airline Airlines 84

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 25, 2024

I’ve written about how American Airlines has Concierge Key and United Airlines has Global Services , and in this post I wanted to take a closer look at Delta’s invitation-only status, which is arguably the most mysterious of the three. It’s the US airline status that’s probably hardest to earn.

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Tarmac Airline Airlines 112

Airline Economics

MAY 16, 2024

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) fined Volaris Airlines $300,000 for violating federal statutes and the DOT’s rule prohibiting tarmac delays of four hours or more on international flights without providing passengers an opportunity to deplane. An investigation by the DOT’s office […]

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Tarmac Airline Airlines 59

Cranky Flier

JULY 9, 2024

It’s been a long time since I’ve written up an entry in this illustrious series profiling newer and little-known airlines, and you may notice the name has changed a bit. Though this time, it’s not technically an airline. Once you walk in the door, however, you enter into the airline’s waiting lounge.

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Airplanes Tarmac Jet Airline 162

Airline Reporter

MAY 26, 2023

For me it was more about having an excuse to get back on the tarmac at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and hang out with Alaska Cargo up close and personal. Yes, it was quite entertaining seeing all the people wanting to kiss a 34 pounder at 8am in the morning (I typically don’t kiss fish before noon).

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Tarmac Cargo Airline Airlines 52

Ask the Pilot

APRIL 23, 2024

Was this by accident, do you think, or were the authorities at BKK pushing for a sort of tarmac detente? To think that so much effort and style was once put into an airline advertisement. A 767 of El Al, the Israeli carrier, buddy-buddy with an Iran Air 747 at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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Tarmac Airline Airlines 86

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Air Frances 777-300ER first class is the worlds third best first class product in my opinion, after Emirates new 777-300ER first class and Japan Airlines A350-1000 first class. The airline is also soon introducing a new first class , which should be a very nice improvement over the current experience.

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Tarmac Airline Airlines 116

World Airline News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Hawaiian Airlines announced: ‘Tis the season for nonstop service between Hawai‘i and New Zealand! Hawaiian Airlines today welcomed over 200 guests, all eager to begin their tropical holiday or connect to the continental U.S. Williss pictured on the Auckland Airport tarmac in front of one of Hawaiian’s Airbus A330 aircraft.

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Tarmac Tail Airline Airlines 59

Ask the Pilot

MAY 28, 2024

American Airlines flight 191, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 with 271 people on board, roared down runway 32L at O’Hare International Airport, headed for Los Angeles. In the photo below you can see my mother (in pink), my sister (yellow), and my grandmother (gray), climbing the airstairs on the Bermuda tarmac.

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Lift Tarmac Airplanes Runway 94

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

My ride: SX-NEC in the airline's new livery Introduction Flying with Aegean Airlines has been in my mind for a while and when the chance presented itself, I decided to go for it. However I would be flying Economy Class so will I be impressed with the airline? Welcome to my 2024 New Year trip report! Read on to find out.

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Airline Airlines Weather Runway 52

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 17, 2024

The contract includes servicing the aircraft on the tarmac, carrying out light maintenance activity, and managing the logistics of the fleets. ” French airline Air Caraïbes is based in the French West Indies, with its headquarters in Les Abymes in Guadeloupe. .

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Tarmac Airline Airlines 52

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 19, 2024

The necessary charging infrastructure will be provided by Brussels Airport both on the tarmac and at its own buildings. The cargo transporter’s crew buses and tarmac cars are already 100% electric. “We will, of course, help to provide the necessary charging points on the tarmac.

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Tarmac Cargo Lift Airline 52

Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 5, 2024

Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. Extreme heat is no fun for airlines or their customers. With all that nonreflective asphalt and open space, airports become “heat islands,” subjecting people and equipment to sometimes unbearable conditions.

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Weather Thrust Lift Runway 83

Aviation Bussiness News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Launched at an event held in the airline’s Waterside headquarters, the update is part of the airline’s A380 refit programme, which in turn is part of a £7billion transformation plan. This includes brand-new short-haul seats, free Wi-Fi messaging on board to refreshing its lounges across its global network.

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Tarmac Airline Airlines 45

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 2, 2024

Located on a 12,500 sqm site with 6,500 sqm of warehouse, the facility is connected to the airport tarmac and provides WFS and its customers with 17 landside truck/van docks plus 2 BUP dedicated docks with by-pass ability.

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Cargo Tarmac Airline Airlines 52

Fear of Landing

MAY 10, 2024

737 Skids Off Tarmac In Senegal An Air Senegal flight left the runway during take-off late on Wednesday night , with flames allegedly engulfing one side of the plane. American Airlines did not comment, but Patricia noted that staff had always been kind and helpful to her despite the confusion.

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Tarmac Cockpit Weather Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 21, 2024

Initially I was happy to be flying on the Premium Economy class which I thought might make easier if let's say there is an aircraft change and I would like to see how the airline would handle my situation since most aircraft in the fleet especially the narrow-body do not offer Premium Economy. They should standardise the charging ports.

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Tarmac Airline Airlines 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 29, 2023

For now, Firefly is the only airline that operates at this airport but I suspect once Scoot starts operating the ERJ-190 E2, we might see them flying out of this airport, giving Firefly some competition. About Firefly Firefly is a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines set up in March 2007 and started commercial flights a month later.

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Weather Tarmac Cabin Crew Runway 52

Aviation Bussiness News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The platform features photorealistic cabin interiors of the Airbus A380, Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft, plus emergency slides, tarmac, airbridges and different views of water and land. It will be supported with hyper-realistic audio and images. This is a bold, brave and strategic move which has shaped our training ethos for the future.”

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Cabin Crew Tarmac Airline Airlines 40

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Photo: Scoot) My ride: 9V-TRX Introduction When the airline announced on social media about this flight, I was interested but at the same time the timing wasn't good for me as it was a busy period (work). Let's see how this works out for both airlines after a year or two. More of this airline in my next trip report.

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Runway Descent Airline Airlines 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 22, 2024

Introduction Only 2 airlines operate this domestic route, Athens to Thessaloniki, they are Sky Express and Aegean Airlines. Curious about this airline? Well, here is my experience with this airline, both on ground and in-flight. Unfortunately this airline does not have mobile app version. Not user-friendly.

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Runway Descent Turbulence Airline 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 7, 2024

Congratulations to the airline! Introduction When this airline first came out into the aviation world, I kept misreading it as Alaska Air, anyone else has this issue? Today (July 2024), the airline has a massive fleet of twenty-three 737 MAX 8 with one 737 MAX-8200 in operation (197-seater, higher capacity aircraft).

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Cabin Crew Weather Airline Airlines 59

Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

You don’t need to be an airline nerd to appreciate the pictures. This tucked-away alcove, right at the end, is a sunny, quiet spot out of range of the loudspeakers, with great views of the tarmac and the skyline beyond. The final design was chosen by airline workers, airport representatives, and family members of the victims.

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Ceiling Tarmac Jet Airline 122

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Nevertheless, I am excited to fly on another varient of the E2 series, this would be my 60th airline type in my flight logbook. It's nice to see some other airlines such as TransNasu added China's Comac aircraft, the C909 (formerly known as the ARJ-21) to its fleet so there is something to look forward to.

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Weather Runway Tarmac Airline 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Maybe they thought I was a spy from another airline, but that's not the case, you readers should know. You are able to enjoy some view of the tarmac while seated at the high table. What I enjoyed most is the delicious food and the recommended drink (local). I find it to be adequate for short layovers. Dining tables to enjoy one's meal.

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Tarmac Lift Airline Airlines 59

Universal Weather

MARCH 11, 2024

Runways, taxiways, and tarmac are in good condition. This year, these slots are being withdrawn to accommodate airline traffic that extends into the night. As a result, peak-hour airline activity is seldom an issue in prompt and timely GA fueling. Fuel Aviation fuel prices are among the most reasonable in the London area.

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Clearance Runway Fixed Base Operator General Aviation 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 11, 2024

Introduction This is my first time visiting Singapore Airlines' lounge and I was pleased to visit this upgraded lounge which replaced the old ones which started it's existence in 2008. Singapore Airlines opened this brand new SilverKris Business Class Lounge at Terminal 3 in November 2021. This visit took place on the 9th July 2024.

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Tarmac Airline Airlines 52