Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Delta Air Lines has signed a historic deal with Birmingham City to become the football club’s official airline partner during the 2024/2025 season. Under the agreement announced on September 16, 2024, Delta and Birmingham City will work together on “storytelling opportunities” and aim to promote the football club as a global sporting powerhouse. The new partnership officially kicks off on September 16, 2024, as Birmingham City take on Ryan Reynold’s Wrexham AFC in a Sky Bet League One match li

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Airline Airlines Jet 268

Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Saturday was another successful Cranky Dorkfest, our biggest yet. Thank you to everyone who came out to LAX, and for those of you that didn’t… well I’m going to make you jealous. The day started out on the ramp outside the Flight Path Museum on the south side of LAX. LAWA really stepped it up this year with a bigger ramp visit that had some surprises.

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Airplanes Runway Cargo Airline 208

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is edging its way back to recommencing operations to European airports, according to several recent reports. The carrier was placed on an EU blacklist in 2020 following the discovery of numerous safety failures at the carrier, including the employment of unlicensed pilots During a recent audit performed at the company by the EU Air Safety Committee in November 2023, it is understood the inspectors critically re-examined the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authorit

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Lift Airlines Airline Pilot 265

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

one world members and transatlantic joint venture partners British Airways and American Airlines should be considered jointly for completeness. The duos preliminary London Heathrow to US schedule for July 2025 shows 2,085 departures an average of 67 take-offs daily.

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Airlines Airline 122

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

BBN Airlines Indonesia, part of global aviation company Avia Solutions Group (ASG), has announced that it has received a foreign operator permit (FOP) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). The new permit is the second overseas license the ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Crew) specialist airline has been awarded in 2024 and will enable the carrier to expand into new markets in Asia and to build on its current portfolio of customer airlines in the region.

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Airlines Airline Cargo Pilot 245

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has begun commercial flights with its first Airbus A321neo aircraft, with the aircraft flying for the first time between Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Airlines Airline 122

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Germany’s Lufthansa Group announced that it is extending its wet lease agreement with airBaltic for three more years starting the summer of 2025. According to the group, the partnership’s extension will enable the flexibility to deploy up to 21 additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft during summer 2025, and five more aircraft of this type in winter 2025 at various hubs.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Adelaide Airport has announced that China Southern Airlines intends to resume services to Guangzhou from the Australian airport on December 12, 2024. The Shanghai-based carrier will operate three times per week direct from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Adelaide Airport (ADL), providing a service that will reconnect the Australian state of South Australia with its second-largest international tourism market.

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Airlines Airline 243

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) are popular airports in Nebraska. The airports help travelers to more significant hubs in the US and bring tourists to Nebraska. OMA serves a much larger population than LNK. According to Visit Omaha , OMA serves five million passengers annually and is Nebraska's largest airport. United Airlines exclusively serves LNK with around 15 daily flights.

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Airlines Airline 116

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Qatar Airways announced that it will launch four additional weekly flights to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) from Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) for the winter 2025 season. According to the Doha-based carrier, this is to accommodate increased demand from passengers coming from the Dutch capital wanting to travel to warmer destinations. #QatarAirways is launching four additional weekly flights to Amsterdam this winter!

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Airline Airlines 236

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

AirAsia Thailand is expanding its presence in India, where it currently operates 12 routes to destinations across the vast country. The new routes will be between Bangkok and Hyderabad and Phuket and Chennai, enabling travelers from two of India's key cities to fly nonstop to Thailand, the Land of Smiles.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has urged Virgin Australia pilots to accept a new contract that will see salaries increase by 21% over three years. The Fair Work Commission was asked to step in after Virgin Australia pilots represented by the Transport Workers Union voted against a proposed agreement in July 2024. The new deal “significantly restores pay and conditions which were decimated during the airline’s administration process” when US private equity firm Bain Capital took control of the

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Pilot Airline Airlines 230

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

While San Diego International Airport (SAN) is not known for its wide-reaching international flight network, the airport is home to more than several flights outside of the United States and even North America.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A passenger is potentially facing a maximum of 20 years in federal prison after allegedly attempting to choke a flight attendant during a Frontier Airlines flight. The passenger, identified by the Department of Justice as 30-year old Charles Angel Salva, was on a Frontier Airlines flight from John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on September 9, 2024.

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Cabin Crew Airplanes Airlines Airline 221

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

JetBlue passengers can use TrueBlue points to fly the exclusive A380 on JetBlue partners Etihad or Qatar. The airline partners use their A380 from New York (JFK), JetBlues primary hub, to Abu Dhabi and Doha. Members can redeem TrueBlue points for first and business class, including Qatars Qsuites.

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Airlines Airline 116

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Jetstar is expanding its Trans-Tasman network with the launch of direct flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to two destinations in New Zealand. Starting June 2025, the Melbourne-based low cost carrier will commence direct flights between the Gold Coast and Dunedin Airport (DUD) and Hamilton Airport (HLZ). Jetstar will significantly expand its Gold Coast network, offering new direct flights to Hamilton and Dunedin in New Zealand from June 2025.

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Airline Airlines 216

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With one of the busiest transatlantic flight schedules in the world, British Airways is still a major player in connecting the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK).

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Not many museums are able to say that they have an airworthy example of a Ford Trimotor, but the Liberty Aviation Museum of Port Clinton, Ohio, will soon be able to have TWO airworthy examples of the Tin Goose. Currently, the museum sells rides on Ford 5-AT-B NC9645, which historically flew for Transcontinental Air Transport (T-A-T) as the “City of Wichita” and now flies as “City of Wichita/City of Port Clinton”, but the second Trimotor, NC9684 will pay homage to an airline that was an inextrica

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A petition created last week regarding Southwest Airlines' relationship with Elliott Investment Management has garnered several hundred signatures. The appeal claims the management firm will dismantle jobs and tarnish the carriers legacy.

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Airlines Airline 111

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Amex Offers program has just rolled out a great new targeted offer for the purchase of ITA Airways flights, which could be worth considering for anyone planning travel to Europe. We saw the same offer earlier this year, so it’s nice to see this deal return. Earn 17,500 Amex points on ITA Airways itinerary With a new targeted Amex Offers deal, you can earn 17,500 bonus Membership Rewards points when you spend $1,000 or more with ITA Airways by November 30, 2024.

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Airline Airlines 108

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Anticipating a strong demand from passengers from the Netherlands for travel to sunnier destinations in the winter months, Qatar Airways will soon increase flight frequencies to Amsterdam. The network boost will last for a few months in the winter season until March 2025.

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Airline Airlines 111

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Air France-KLM World Elite Mastercard has been in the US market for several years now, and is issued by Bank of America. We’re increasingly seeing non-US airlines launch credit cards in the United States, and that’s pretty cool. We’ve seen a new limited-time welcome bonus rolled out on this card, which is in line with the best bonuses I’ve ever seen on this card (thanks to Frequent Miler for flagging this).

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Air France will be trying out a new buy-on-board catering system for its short and medium-haul flights, which from Europe can include destinations across the continent, in North Africa and the Middle East.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Back in the day, the Waldorf Astoria New York was one of the most well-known hotels in New York, and for that matter, in the United States. However, a lot has changed in the past decade. In 2015, the hotel was purchased by a Chinese firm for $1.95 billion. The hotel was a bit past its prime at this point (it initially opened all the way back in 1931), so it closed in 2017, with plans for a $1 billion makeover.

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Drag 100

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Air India is India's flag carrier and has been operating since 1946 (the year before India became independent). Today, Air India operates a large fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft flying to around a hundred destinations domestically and internationally. As with many airlines, Air India's liveries have evolved over the years , and it has introduced a number of special special liveries.

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Airlines Airline 111

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore KrisFlyer have a partnership. With this, you can take advantage of a status fast track promotion on an ongoing basis. On top of that, there’s a dual earning promotion that’s valid for a limited time. While this isn’t quite as robust as Marriott’s RewardsPlus partnership with United , or Your World Rewards partnership with Emirates , there is potentially still some value to be had.

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Airline Airlines 93

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A private jet offers a high-end luxury experience with a personalized journey. Passengers are not required to stand in long lines during immigration or check-in, and access to a private aircraft provides a flexible schedule for business or pleasure that you can't get with commercial.

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Jet 111

Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Boeing has notified employees of a hiring freeze and is considering furloughs in the coming weeks as experts predict significant cash loss for the company.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Pilatus Aircraft is known for its innovative and quality products from Switzerland. Pilatus manufactures the PC-12, a popular choice for business and private flights. This single-engine turboprop boasts advanced features, including expanded windows and a luxurious cabin.

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Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Greeley-Weld County Airport (GXY) is poised for transformation. City officials envision GXY becoming Colorado's third major airport.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle twin-engine, all-weather fighter has been credited with more air-to-air kills than any other United States jet fighter. The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle can trace its origins back to the Vietnam War (1955-1975) when both the United States Navy (USN) and United States Air Force (USAF) were looking for a new tactical fighter jet.

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Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Southwest Airlines announced on Monday that it has concluded its final labor contract negotiation after two years of bargaining.

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Airlines Airline 109

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The location of an aircraft is essential information for air traffic controllers. Without a device to locate the aircraft, a controller relies entirely on periodic position reports from the pilots. Based on this data, the required separation between aircraft is applied. During World War II, a new technology for aircraft surveillance came aboutthe infamous radar technology , which helped the Allied forces to defeat Nazi Germany.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

One person was killed and another injured following a midair collision between a Cessna 206 and Globe Swift at Minden-Tahoe Airport on Monday morning. Phases of flight were not immediately available but the 206, with just the pilot aboard, landed on the runway. The Swift crashed in a field. The airport was closed but one runway was re-opened later in the day.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Fairly recently, the aviation analytics company Cirium whose data will be used henceforth unveiled the most connected airports in the world, which includes such mega hubs as Istanbul Airport (IST) or Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

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Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Sept 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of 32 F-35 aircraft as well as engines and other equipment to Romania in a deal valued at $7.2 billion, the Pentagon said in a release on Friday. The principal contractor for the aircraft would be Lockheed Martin Inc.

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General Aviation 82

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Well, the short answer to that question is nine (not counting the good ol' US of A, of course). Not bad at all for a warbird that is so maligned by the media and political pundits within its own country of manufacturer, eh?

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