Aerotime

AUGUST 26, 2024

It is quite remarkable for an aircraft type to remain in active service for 70 years, especially when it is still in production. On August 23, 2024, the C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft had been flying for 70 years to the day since its very first flight. Although keeping its general configuration and easily recognizable look, the venerable Hercules has seen numerous iterations since that eventful day of 1954 on which it first took to the skies.

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Cranky Flier

AUGUST 26, 2024

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Aerotime

AUGUST 26, 2024

A Garuda Indonesia flight was grounded after it suffered a fuel leak on the runway while departing from Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK). The incident occurred on August 24, 2024. Flight GA 174 was preparing to depart Jakarta for Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) in Pekanbaru at approximately 11:50 local time. Garuda Indonesia CEO Irfan Setiaputra told media outlets that during a pre-takeoff routine safety procedure, the pilot in command discovered that the B

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 26, 2024

The airport in Greenland’s capital city has been dealing with some mysterious issues in recent weeks, as it’s no longer able to accommodate departing international flights. This is very odd… International flights paused at Nuuk Airport The Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority has decided that Nuuk Airport can no longer accommodate international departures, until further notice.

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Runway 117

Aerotime

AUGUST 26, 2024

Air New Zealand conducted an unusual panoramic flight (flight number NZ8477) over the South Island of its home country on August 25, 2024. Onboard were 50 children suffering from a range of medical conditions which were able to enjoy the views of some of New Zealand’s most magnificent landscapes. This charter flight was organized by the airline in partnership with Koru Care, a charity staffed by volunteers that aims to provide memorable experiences to children in medical care.

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Airlines Airline 301

Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

Most military aviation enthusiasts know aircraft names such as the Stratofortress, Tomcat, and Eagle. However, some may be surprised to learn that military aircraft are also given nicknames by the pilots who fly them and the crews on the ground who maintain them. Born from great respect and admiration, these monikers, ranging from fearsome to funny, endow the aircraft with a personality of sorts and foster camaraderie among the military community.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 26, 2024

Australia’s Minister of Transport Catherine King has directed Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to support Rex’s regional slots amid its administration process. In a statement released on August 26, 2024, King said that she had ordered SYD Airport to suspend the application of its ‘use it or lose it’ policy on Rex’s regional New South Wales (NSW) slot holdings for the current and upcoming scheduling season.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 26, 2024

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

TCS World Travel offers a range of luxurious private jet tours that provide unique and immersive travel experiences worldwide. Founded in 1991, the company has positioned itself in a unique niche in the luxury travel industry. It operates private jet expeditions and offers meticulously curated, all-inclusive travel to alluring worldwide destinations.

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Jet 116

Aerotime

AUGUST 26, 2024

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

In late July, Semper Fly Helicopters officially opened its new headquarters at Max Westheimer Airport (OUN), based in Norman, Oklahoma. The helicopter training facility will be used as the main pilot training facility for students at the University of Oklahoma, which is also based in Norman, Oklahoma, who are training to be helicopter pilots. Currently, the University of Oklahoma has one of the top aviation schools in the nation, and this new expansion will further expand the college's offerings

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AV Web

AUGUST 26, 2024

Airline agents are filling out baggage tags by hand as a cyberattack continues to plague SeaTac Airport’s computer systems. The attack was apparently launched on Saturday against the Seattle Port Authority, which runs the airport. It led to numerous delays and cancellations over the weekend. As of Monday, there was no end in sight and no prediction on when operations would return to normal.

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Airlines Airline 115

Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

The semi-private air carrier known as Aero has officially unveiled a new route. This route is scheduled to connect Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Los Angeles, California, to Napa County Airport (APC) in Napa, California. The new flights are set to depart for the first time on September 20, and the flights are scheduled to run until November, later this fall.

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Jet 116

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 26, 2024

Link: Apply now for the no annual fee Bilt Mastercard® I’ve written extensively about the Bilt Mastercard® ( review ), which is an innovative and rewarding credit card. Bilt has just announced a new partnership with Walgreens, which some will no doubt find to be useful. Earn bonus Bilt points with Walgreens (and more) Bilt and Walgreens have today announced a new partnership , which consists of a few things (you can find the full terms here ).

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

The new-generation fighter and stealth aircraft are known to be fast, agile, and highly tactical. However, going back several decades, we learn that the aircraft of the 1950s to 1970s have paved the way for today's technological marvels. We explore five iconic aircraft that remain in history for their unparalleled achievements in military aviation.

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Jet 116

AV Web

AUGUST 26, 2024

A fully autonomous Cessna Caravan shuttled components to support a major military exercise between nine different airports across two states earlier this month. The Caravan, operated by Xwing, which was acquired by Joby earlier this year, covered 3,900 miles and the human monitor pilot onboard never touched the controls. Exercise Agile Flag 24-3 is one of a series of mobilization drills that qualifies new recruits in command and control roles.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

Despite being the USs leading international gateway, New York JFK is not the countrys number one airport for Airbus A340 flights Chicago OHare is. But the gap between OHare and second-placed JFK has widened following Air Senegal pulling out in September. Only Lufthansa will continue using the aging but characterful quadjet to the Queens-located airport.

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AV Web

AUGUST 26, 2024

SpaceX has pushed back to Wednesday the launch of a private mission that is planned to include the first civilian space walk. The Polaris Dawn mission will take four private citizens to a maximum altitude of 870 miles and see two of the crew members exit the Crew Dragon capsule while they’re more than 400 miles from Earth. The delay was caused by a leak in the umbilical that loads liquids aboard the rocket.

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Pilot 110

Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

The last twelve months have been tumultuous for Australian aviation, with the demise of Bonza and Rex's domestic services, disputes over slot allocation in Sydney and intense government scrutiny of service quality. While airline competition has suffered a telling blow, competition in the Sydney airport sector is heating up.

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Airlines Airline 111

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 26, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card or Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card Chase and Southwest Airlines have a suite co-branded credit cards , including two business cards. In this post, I wanted to compare the two business cards. While they have a lot of overlap, they also have some major differences, so which is most lucrative?

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

When booking travel, we are always lured in by the sale fares to exotic destinations. While those cheap tickets may have convinced you to book your next vacation, we usually get stung regarding add-ons, including cabin and checked baggage, meals, entertainment, and more.

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AV Web

AUGUST 26, 2024

A visionary pioneer in homebuilt design and a popular couple whose fatal crash saddened the entire experimental community are among six inductees to EAA’s 2024 Sport Aviation Halls of Fame. The inductees are Zenith Aircraft’s Sebastien Heintz for the Homebuilders Hall of Fame; Linda Meyers Morrissey, Aerobatics; Frank Strickler, Warbirds; Dave and Jeanne Allen (posthumous), Vintage and Dave Goulet, Ultralights (posthumous).

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

When Boeing announced the Boeing 777X aircraft program, comprised of the 777-9, 777-8, and 777-8F at the Dubai Airshow on November 20, 2013, the manufacturer stated that the then-latest aircraft would be exclusively powered by the all-new GE9X engines, which would be developed by GE Aerospace (then known as GE Aviation before it was spun off into an independent company).

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Flyertalk

AUGUST 26, 2024

The San Francisco Chronicle reports one of the carrier’s flights was forced to return back to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on Sunday, August 25, 2024, after an engine shutdown after takeoff. Alaska Investigating What Caused Midair Engine Shutdown According to data from FlightRadar24 , Alaska Airlines Flight 1240 left Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 1:03 p.m.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

British Airways , the flag carrier of the UK, has operated some unforgettable flights in the world, ranging from the operations of the supersonic Concorde to its iconic Airbus A380s. Amid the global aviation shutdown during the pandemic, one of BA's other iconic flights stopped. This was an all-business flight between New York and London. In this article, we will look at five fun facts about this flight.

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Airlines Airline 111

Airline Geeks

AUGUST 26, 2024

Aero, a semi-private jet service, has announced new scheduled flights between Van Nuys Airport near Los Angeles and Napa.

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Jet 119

Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

August is an unusual time to begin new routes. It is too late to capture most peak summer demand, with services reliant on autumn and winter traffic. Nonetheless, the US welcomed 18 additional routes in August 2024. In comparison, OAG data analysis shows that 30+ started in July, 108+ in June, and 117+ in May.

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Airlines Airline 111

Flight Training Central

AUGUST 26, 2024

Welcome to Flight Training Central’s Flight Maneuver Spotlight series. Here we highlight the various maneuvers you’ll practice during your flight training and be expected to demonstrate during your checkride. The Chandelle is a Commercial pilot maneuver in which the pilot combines a 180° turn with a climb. This segment is from Sporty’s 2024 Commercial Pilot Training Course and includes a narrated video animation, along with step-by-step instructions that include performance standards and c

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

In 2009, Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) got a bit personal with its environmental message to passengers. In a month-long trial, it asked its customers to take a trip to the bathroom before boarding the flight. It said that, by reducing the additional weight of full bladders onboard, it could save several tons of CO2 each month.

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Airlines Airline 111

Aviation News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Toulouse, 26 August 2024 – ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, today announced the delivery of its 1,700th aircraft since the inception of the.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

With COMAC delivering its 142nd ARJ21 aircraft last week, the number of ARJ21 deliveries in 2024 has reached 20. This confirms that COMAC has delivered more than 20 ARJ21s annually for five consecutive years since 2020 and makes it almost certain that the total number of ARJ21s delivered this year will surpass last years 22.

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Airlines Airline 111

Airline Geeks

AUGUST 26, 2024

Australian passengers are expected to benefit from an ‘aviation customer rights charter’ to be announced by the federal government this week.

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Airlines Airline 107

Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

The first aircraft carrier , christened by the US Navy , set sail in 1922. A converted support vessel that was more of an experiment than a warship. The USS Langley (CV-1) was converted from USS Jupiter and gained the nickname of covered wagon for the newly installed flight deck.

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Aviation News

AUGUST 26, 2024

An ARJ21 aircraft of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) took off from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport of Sichuan on August 21st, 2024, and.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

TWU Local 556, the union representing Southwest Airlines flight attendants, is speaking out after being requested to attend a meeting by the carriers management in regard to Elliott Investment Management. The unions leaders were reportedly asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), but have refused.

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Airlines Airline 105

Aviation News

AUGUST 26, 2024

At the International Military-Technical Forum “ARMY-2024” PJSC Yakovlev (part of PJSC UAC of Rostec State Corporation) presented a promising development – the Yak-130M aircraft, designed.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 26, 2024

Flying within the United States is relatively simple because the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) accepts an ordinary US driver's license or other valid identification forms rather than just a US passport. Of course, flying internationally always requires a valid US passport.

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