One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 23, 2025

United Airlines recently revealed its impressive financial performance for 2024, whereby the company reported record revenue and very healthy profits, with an even more positive outlook for 2025. In the case of Delta, the airline provides profit sharing based on 10% of the first $2.5 of their eligible pay for the year.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The trials collected measurements on lift and drag under multiple aerodynamic configurations and flight conditions. The X-66 concept incorporates an “extra-long” (high aspect ratio) strut-braced transonic wing for minimal drag and high aerodynamic efficiency. The ultimate goal is to create a more fuel-efficient airliner.

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Drag Lift Airlines Airline 105

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 18, 2025

For missions that would entail a tedious drive of several hours via automobile but are too short to be reasonably served by the airlines, a complex, high-performance airplane is virtually unbeatable when it comes to door-to-door travel times. These include a new nose bowl and dorsal fin/tail root fairings from Lasar Speed Mods.

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Transponder Airplanes Drag Knot 97

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

All Nippon Airways' (ANA) first Boeing 777F equipped with a special emissions-reducing surface film has re-entered service, the airline has confirmed. The AeroSHARK film - which is applied over the fuselage and engine nacelles to reduce aerodynamic drag - will eventually be installed on one of the airline's passenger 777s.

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Drag Airlines Airline 122

Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Turbofan engines are commonly found in civilian commercial airline aircraft. Turbofan engines are found in civilian commercial airline aircraft. Modern turbofan engines on commercial airline aircraft can reach a bypass ratio of up to 12:1. Key Takeaways Turbojet engines are commonly found in military fighter jet aircraft.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 25, 2024

With the peak summer season a distant memory, now is the time when many Northern Hemisphere airlines send aircraft for planned maintenance and modifications. Taiwanese airline EVA Air is using some downtime to modify its fleet of nine Boeing 777Fs with AeroSHARK drag-reducing film.

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Drag Airlines Airline 111

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 2, 2025

The groundbreaking supersonic airliner was the result of a joint effort between Sud Aviation (later Arospatiale) and the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC). By 1965, construction had begun on six prototypes, and just four years later, the worlds first supersonic airliner achieved liftoff. Concorde 001 first flight in 1969.

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Drag Thrust Airlines Airline 59

Simple Flying

JANUARY 11, 2025

As aircraft manufacturers and airlines alike look to make the aviation industry more sustainable, fuel burn is one key factor to consider. Winglets work by producing a vortex or mini-tornado effect at the end of the wing, reducing drag. One way they can do this is by fitting aircraft with winglets.

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Drag Airlines Airline 105

World Airline News

AUGUST 24, 2024

Lufthansa Technik AG has announced EVA Air as the first Asian airline to sign for modifications with its drag-reducing and, hence, fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface technology, jointly developed with BASF. AeroSHARK is a functional surface film modeled on sharkskin’s drag-reducing structure.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 2, 2025

The groundbreaking supersonic airliner was the result of a joint effort between Sud Aviation (later Arospatiale) and the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC). By 1965, construction had begun on six prototypes, and just four years later, the worlds first supersonic airliner achieved liftoff. Concorde 001 first flight in 1969.

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Drag Thrust Airlines Airline 59

Cranky Flier

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Spirit Braces for Potential Bankruptcy Spirit Airlines creditors are preparing themselves for a possible Chapter 11 filing by the carrier after the creditors failed to pay their $14.99 Your Airline May Not Know Where Your Bag is, but Apple Does Here’s one of those things that makes so much sense, it almost seems too good to be true.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 21, 2024

Sharks are natures true masters of drag reduction, and their unique skins are proving to be a catalyst for new advances in aviation emissions reduction, where the Lufthansa Group is leading the way.

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Drag Airline Airlines 105

WayMan

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Commercial airliners, private jets, and military aircraft each operate at different altitudes to optimize safety, fuel efficiency, and performance. This range, also known as the stratosphere, is ideal for several reasons: Fuel Efficiency : The thinner air at high altitudes reduces drag, helping aircraft consume less fuel.

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Turbulence Drag Ceiling Jet 52

Airline Economics

AUGUST 13, 2024

Alaska Airlines has invested in aircraft manufacturer JetZero – a company currently developing a new blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft. JetZero’s BWB aircraft integrates the aircraft’s wings and fuselage into a single smooth shape, with the purpose of reducing aerodynamic drag.

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Drag Airlines Airline 59

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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Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

[Courtesy: Douglas Aircraft Company] Undeterred, Douglas unveiled a proposal for the same twin-powerplant, pusher-propeller concept in 1945, which was applied to a conceptual airliner. While more airflow could be ducted onto the engines easily enough, this would come at the expense of significant drag.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As a landplane, it flew for Eastern Airlines after conversion to DC-3B specification until 1952 as N86562, before passing through a series of other civilian owners. “It’s heavier, it has a lot more drag, but it still flies like a DC-3,” he begins. In 1986, N130Q was acquired by HBF, Inc.,

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Rudder Airplanes Drag Pilot 144

Airline Reporter

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Qsuite remains a huge favorite among among frequent flyers, and it has helped drive Qatar to the top of many global airline rankings. Preflight fun @ JFK At New York-JFK Qatar Airways operates out of Terminal 8, the home base of its oneworld alliance partner American Airlines. How has Qatar’s flagship product fared since then?

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World Airline News

AUGUST 16, 2024

Teamsters issued this statement: 558 Teamsters Local 120 flight attendants at Sun Country Airlines have voted to authorize a strike. ” Last year, Sun Country Airlines exceeded $1 billion in revenue for the first time. Sun Country Airlines airfcraft photo gallery: Screenshot Volume 7 is now available on Amazon: Volume 7

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Airline Airlines Drag 59

Airline Economics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Japanese airline All Nippon Airways has introduced its first AeroSHARK equipped aircraft with its 777 cargo freighter. The surface film technology, inspired by the structure of sharkskin, reduces drag and enhances fuel efficiency. The first modified aircraft began scheduled cargo operations on September 2, 2024.

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Drag Cargo Airlines Airline 59

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For others, flying on a commercial airliner may be a once-a-year event when heading off on vacation. We will now begin our tour through a commercial airline flight, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey! Welcome onboard For some people, traveling by air has become purely routine, much like traveling by bus or train.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 269

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Following the lead of Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss International Air Lines, EVA Air and All Nippon Airways have become the first Asian carriers to adopt a high-tech aircraft coating that reduces drag by emulating the skin of a shark.

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Drag Cargo Weather Airline 59

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 8, 2024

I’ve written about how airlines frequently oversell flights , which could lead to overbooking situations. The concept of airline overbooking made global headlines back in 2017, when David Dao was dragged off a United Express flight for refusing to give up his seat. There’s a lot that goes into this.

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Drag Airlines Airline Jet 116

Airline Economics

MAY 15, 2024

Applied to the fuselage and engine nacelles, it reduces drag during the flight. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has fitted all of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with the fuel-saving technology, AeroSHARK. The AeroSHARK surface film mimics the flow-optimising characteristics of sharkskin.

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Drag 59

Northstar VFR

JANUARY 8, 2024

In a commercial airliner, the jet engines are creating the thrust required for the heavy plane to move forward. Drag I don’t mean to be a drag at this point, but let’s talk about what holds the plane back. Drag opposes lift. It’s helpful to understand the two types of drag: parasite and induced drag.

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Air Facts

JANUARY 6, 2025

An Icy Saab Story Air Facts Journal We were returning to MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport (MSP) in a Saab 340B from one of the outstations our airline served. We were returning to MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport (MSP) in a Saab 340B from one of the outstations our airline served. Today was that day.

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Airspeed Junkie

APRIL 27, 2022

United Airlines is a huge company that offers many different types of airline services to different parts of the world. Greater than 850 Aircraft, and that does not include any regional aircraft that work in the united airlines livery or system. What the economy does certainly drives the airline market and travel demand.

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Fear of Landing

MARCH 22, 2024

This is an exploration of how NASA research has influenced modern airliners through research and technology. One of the most revolutionary was the “area rule,” a concept that helped aircraft designers avoid the disruption in airflow and resulting drag caused by the attachment of the wings to the fuselage.

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Wind Shear Airfoil Drag Airline 52

Flightworx

MARCH 27, 2024

With global warming at the forefront of the international agenda, airports and airlines must think of innovative ways to cut back on their carbon footprints. Operational Improvements : Airlines now use very sophisticated software to plan more efficient routes and flight profiles.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 27, 2024

We’ll explore its design, performance features, and what makes it a top choice for airlines. The A350 enhances passenger experience through its spacious Airspace™ cabin, premium seating options, and superior air quality features, making it a popular choice among airlines, evidenced by over 1,300 confirmed orders.

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Ceiling Drag Wide-Body Aircraft Lift 96

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

If you dream of flying small airplanes on weekends or piloting commercial airliners with hundreds of passengers, you need certain pilot licenses to reach your aviation goals. If you want to take your friends and family flying or become an airline pilot, start your aviation journey with this license. Which License(s) Should You Get?

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The fuselage of L-1049G was paired with a new, sleeker, low-drag wing which not only was 16 percent thinner than the previous wing design, but it also stretched to a majestic 150 feet. Operational Glory The Starliner entered commercial service with Trans World Airlines (TWA) on a flight from New York to London and Frankfurt in June, 1957.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 15, 2024

Applied to the fuselage and engine nacelles, the AeroSHARK surface film mimics the flow-optimising characteristics of sharkskin, reducing drag during flight and contributing to lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Therefore, less fuel is required, and emissions are reduced.

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Pilot Job Central

OCTOBER 4, 2023

United Airlines Pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, have voted overwhelmingly to approve a new contract. Big Picture Pilots at United Airlines have approved a new four-year contract. They have joined pilots at American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, who both approved new contracts earlier in 2023.

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Pilot Airlines Airline Drag 52

Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has welcomed its first Boeing 777F equipped with Lufthansa Technik’s drag-reducing and fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface film technology. It makes ANA the first individual airline to operate both passenger and freighter variants of the Boeing 777 with the film.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Back in the early days of jet airliners, pilots long experienced in more forgiving two- and four-engine, piston-powered prop planes found themselves running out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas on the final approach to landing. Several of these unstabilized approaches resulted in major aircraft damage or worse. So, what happened?

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

But when in October 2024, SWISS became the first to fly a Boeing 777-300ER covered with the new film it was sharks, and specifically their skin, that the airline industry had to thank. This was followed in May 2024, when SWISS announced that it was the first airline to equip an entire fleet of Boeing 777-300ER with the shark skin technology.

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