One Mile at a Time

JULY 29, 2024

I know the answer here might be obvious, but I thought it would be interesting to take a bigger picture look at the practice of airlines overselling flights, often leading to overbooking situations. Why do airlines do it, and is it ethical? So, what causes airline flights to be overbooked?

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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. The post All Nippon Joins The SharkSkin Coating Family appeared first on AVweb.

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Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 5, 2024

On the most basic level, hot weather affects air travel the way it affects most things: it makes people uncomfortable and wears them down. Aerodynamically, warmer air is less dense than cooler air, meaning that in hot weather a wing produces less lift. Extreme heat is no fun for airlines or their customers.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 25, 2024

Australian logistics solutions company Team Global Express has launched a $480 million, seven-year partnership with trans-Tasman cargo airline Texel Air Australasia, enhancing its domestic air freight operations. This partnership supports our new e-commerce product, which offers customers unrivalled speed across a single network.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Dispatchers are often considered “pilots on the ground” and play an important part in airlines. In an airline environment, pilots have many responsibilities. Flight dispatchers also communicate with pilots and update them about weather, turbulence, and other variables that could affect their flight. What Does a Dispatcher Do?

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

Key Takeaways Commercial pilots are responsible for the safe transportation of passengers and cargo, requiring extensive skills such as self-confidence, situational awareness, and communication abilities. Prior to takeoff, pilots scrutinize weather conditions and other pertinent data to foresee potential in-flight challenges.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

This includes checking the weather, creating flight plans, and communicating with pilots. It assesses your understanding of regulations, weather, navigation, and decision-making. Aircraft dispatchers work for passenger and cargo air carriers. A flight dispatcher’s day begins with checking the weather. Application.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 17, 2024

It’s unfortunate just how often we see airline employees showing absolutely no care when handling the belongings of passengers. Let me of course acknowledge that baggage handlers and ground agents are largely not working directly for the airline, but rather sometimes work for third party contractors.

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Cranky Flier

JULY 12, 2024

It also signed an agreement with Riyadh Air — an airline that doesn’t fly anywhere yet — to serve as the new carrier’s exclusive partner in North America with an expectation to begin service to Riyadh from a yet-to-be-disclosed gateaway (likely one that rhymes with Platlanta) next year. billion revenue figure was a 5.4%

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 26, 2024

However, it does not qualify the pilot for a job at a major airline, which requires an airline transport pilot (ATP) license. Cargo Pilot As a cargo pilot, you’ll be responsible for hauling loads of stuff from point A to B. Aspiring pilots can consider the following salaries for some common aviation jobs.

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Pilot Job Central

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Unlock your pilot career with airline pilot cadet programs. Whether you are aspiring pilot looking to kickstart your aviation career or a recent flight school graduate, modern airline pilot cadet programs can be a fit for your pilot career goals. Table of Contents What is an airline pilot cadet program?

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World Airline News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

TPA will remain operational through the Wednesday flight schedule and plans to resume services when it is safe to do so Friday, but passengers should check with their airlines regarding flight schedules. Tampa International Airport will suspend all commercial and cargo operations beginning at 2 a.m. Monitor the weather closely.

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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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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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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 29, 2024

By Chris Henry During the war in Vietnam, there was an airline that flew some of the most harrowing missions ever taken on by a group of this type, and over hostile territory. Because of this, they gained the title of “World’s Most Shot at Airline”. One of the biggest challenges would of course be the weather.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

This is my ride, VT-IUP Introduction This flight from Hyderabad to Chennai was supposed to be booked with Spicejet but because they cancelled this flight sometime in May, I had no option but to choose an alternate airline to fly me on this route. There are 2 terminals, one for cargo and the other for passengers.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 8, 2024

Most airlines oversell flights, and sometimes this leads to airlines having to bump passengers. Why do airlines oversell flights? Airlines use complicated models to decide how many seats to sell on a particular flight. Sometimes airlines even sell seats when they know it’s likely that they’ll need to bump people.

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Flightworx

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Aviation fuel is a major cost for airlines and other aviation businesses, accounting for up to 30% of total operating expenses (Source: IATA ). As a result, aviation fuel suppliers play a key role in helping airlines and other aviation businesses reduce costs. Some airlines even declared bankruptcy.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Despite yield declines and cost pressures, Switzerland’s leading airline expects to report a favourable earnings result for the full financial year. The third-quarter (July-to-September) period is traditionally the busiest and thus the most important for the airline industry. SWISS further reports an operating result of CHF 240.8

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Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

With a nice weather forecast, you decide you are going to fly instead and save a lot of travel time. The opposite of private carriage is common carriage which requires a Part 119 authorzation (Air Carrier Certificate) issued under Part 135 for charter operators or Part 121 for airlines. Can you expense this flight to your company?

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Flightworx

MAY 1, 2024

This communication is vital as it allows pilots to conduct procedures safely, navigate challenging weather conditions and stay alert to any potential hazards. Advanced Weather Systems : Air traffic control rooms are equipped with advanced meteorological systems to monitor and predict weather conditions.

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Flightworx

MARCH 11, 2024

This approach distinguishes successful airlines in the competitive aviation market. This critical process involves: Route Selection : Choosing the most efficient path, considering weather, airspace restrictions, and fuel use. Weather Analysis : Using forecasts to avoid adverse conditions and optimise routes.

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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

Private aircraft are not operated by commercial airlines and are instead owned by private individuals or companies, or by charter companies that offer their services to clients on a per-flight basis. Commercial flying is primarily for transporting passengers or cargo for compensation. What Is Private Aviation?

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The paratroopers of the Screamin’ Eagles were in dire need of resupply, but weather grounded all aircraft for days. When the weather cleared, the Allies launched Operation Repulse , and the 74 th TCS, include Lassie , made three vital supply drops between December 23 & 26. After the war, Lassie returned to the U.S.

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Fear of Landing

MAY 10, 2024

The flight was lost with all hands in 1976 while performing reconnaissance in difficult weather over the stretch of ocean water between Argentina’s southern coast and the South Shetland Islands, Drake’s Passage. The plane was chartered from TransAir, but so far the cause is unclear with no comment from either Transair or Boeing.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This is my ride, B-58502, the airline's Airbus A350-900. The airline's website/mobile app The airline's website and mobile app are easy to use, user-friendly and the terms and condition are clearly stated so one should not have any issues navigating them. Meanwhile the airline is working hard to operate more flights to the U.S,

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Welcome to my trip report on Singapore Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8! Checking the aircraft type on this route, most of the flights were operated by 737 MAX 8 and I knew I had to fly on Singapore Airlines' aircraft to compare the difference between the 737-800 and this aircraft model. The weather at Changi was great! Time to board!

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Image: Stages in a turbine engine Geared Turbofan – A New Class In recent years a hybrid engine has entered airline service. Some of these systems are related to the airplane being bigger, others are related to passenger and crew comfort, while other systems are related to operating in foul weather.

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Flightworx

APRIL 19, 2024

Any airlines or airports reluctant to embrace cutting-edge AI capabilities will be left behind. For example, AI algorithms are used to calculate the most efficient route in real time while taking into account factors such as weather conditions and changing air traffic situations.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Introduction I always rated this airline very highly especially after reading trip reports on them and when they announced the merger between this airline and Air India, I had to book and fly with this airline before they disappear from our skies. Your airline may be disappearing but you will always be part of our memories.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

The work we did on that aircraft will make a difference to future generations in improved weather forecasting, monitoring glacial ice thickness, air quality, and improving our ability to predict the development of hurricanes from tropical storms.”

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Flightworx

MARCH 21, 2024

2) Preparing the drone delivery The items are selected and packaged at a distribution centre before being loaded at the cargo department, where the weight and size of the shipment are checked. Equipped with advanced navigation systems, these drones ensured precise and safe deliveries under various weather conditions.

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Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

From Student to Airline Transport Pilot Certificates, find the information you need for your aviation goals. Key Takeaways The FAA offers a range of pilot certificates, each designated for different levels of flying proficiency, including Student, Private, Commercial, and Airline Transport Pilot Certificates.

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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

Private aircraft are not operated by commercial airlines and are instead owned by private individuals or companies, or by charter companies that offer their services to clients on a per-flight basis. Commercial flying is primarily for transporting passengers or cargo for compensation. What Is Private Aviation?

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Batik Air 737-800 vs Malaysia Airlines 737-800 It was formerly known as Malindo and I have done a few flights with Malindo and you can check out my last flight with the airline (2016) over here. Introduction It was an easy decision to decide which airline would fly me back from Kuala Lumpur.

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Aerotime

MAY 24, 2024

This has resulted in the establishment of new nonstop routes by Chinese airlines. Therefore, we expect that, in years to come, there will be a bit more pressure on the revenue management side of airlines and some more pressure on the yields and on the financials.” So far, the Saudi aviation and tourism sectors appear to be delivering.

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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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