Aerotime

MAY 2, 2024

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Miami International Airport (MIA) stopped a man who tried to board a flight with snakes hidden in his trousers. The administration posted photographs of the snakes on social media, but did not mention where the passenger intended to fly to. Officers at @iflymia detected this bag of snakes hidden in a passenger’s pants at a checkpoint on Fri, April 26.

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Airlines Airline 263

Flying Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

Human spaceflight has long been a goal for SpaceX, the rocket and satellite manufacturing venture of billionaire Elon Musk. Per an update to the company’s website, it appears interested customers can now book their spots on missions to the International Space Station (ISS), moon, and Mars, with flights beginning as early as this year. SpaceX this week quietly added a “ Human Spaceflight ” tab to its website, listing four destinations to which customers can book flights: Earth orbit, the ISS, lun

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Cargo 137

Aerotime

MAY 2, 2024

A Japan Airlines flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) had to be canceled after its pilot got drunk and engaged in disorderly conduct at the airline’s layover hotel in Dallas. According to Japanese news outlet The Mainichi the 49-year old captain engaged in “disruptive behavior” at the layover hotel bar, prompting staff to call local police who then questioned the pilot and warned him not to cause further problems.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 247

Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

Ethiopia's flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines (ET), expects to carry up to 30% more passengers in the year ending in June compared to the previous year. The growth is primarily driven by the airline's new routes and the rebound in global air travel. This comes as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest figures on global passenger demand, indicating an 8.1% year-on-year increase for African airlines in March 2024.

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Airlines Airline 126

Aerotime

MAY 2, 2024

Embraer celebrated the delivery of its 1800th E-Jet production aircraft. The handover ceremony took place at Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil, where the new E190-E2 aircraft, owned by commercial aircraft lessor Azorra, was handed over to Royal Jordanian Airlines. “We are delighted to participate in the milestone celebrations for Embraer and the E-jet program, recognizing the longstanding collaboration between Royal Jordanian and Embraer, supported by our valued partners at

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Jet Airlines Airline 234

Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

A whistleblower at Spirit AeroSystems, a Tier 1 supplier for Boeing, has passed away after battling pneumonia and a subsequent bacterial infection. The whistleblower, Josh Dean, spent two weeks in a critical condition before passing away.

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Aerotime

MAY 2, 2024

Singapore Airlines was ordered to pay the equivalent of $2,400 to a couple who claimed they suffered “mental agony” after having to deal with business class seats that failed to recline. Ravi Gupta, a local Director General of Police in Telangana in India, was flying with his wife to Perth Airport (PER) via Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) in May 2023.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 213

Aerotime

MAY 2, 2024

Avation, a Singapore-based aircraft leasing company, has placed an order for 10 ATR 72-600 aircraft. The agreement includes delivery scheduled between 2025 and 2028. Since its first order with the Franco-Italian regional aircraft manufacturer, Avation has received 36 ATR 72s. “Over the years, we have witnessed the exceptional performance of ATR aircraft, and enjoyed both strong airline demand and secondary market value retention,” Jeff Chatfield, Executive Chairman of Avation.

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Jet Airlines Airline 201

Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

Air India has a remarkable history, making it a pioneer in aviation. It kicked off as Tata Airlines in 1932, founded by J.R.D. Tata started out carrying mail and then transformed into Air India by 1946. It was ahead of the game in Asia, being the first to bring jet aircraft like the Boeing 707 into the fleet around the early '60s and started flying between New Delhi and New York.

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Jet Airlines Airline 122

Aerotime

MAY 2, 2024

Emirates has announced its return to Cambodia with daily flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) via Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN). Flight EK348 arrived in Phnom Penh International Airport on May 1, 2024 and was welcomed with a traditional Cambodian dance performance. The flight, which carried senior Emirates delegation and international media, was welcomed by His Excellency Dr Mao Havannall, Minister in Charge of the State Secretariat of Civil

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Airlines Airline 152

Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

The European Commission (EC), an executive part of the European Union (EU), has issued a statement that it sent a letter to 20 European airlines, identifying misleading claims about their sustainability practices. The carriers were given 30 days to respond and amend their practices.

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Airlines Airline 122

Aerotime

MAY 2, 2024

AeroTime is delighted to announce that it has entered into a media partnership with the Future Aviation Forum , taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 20-22, 2024. Hosted by the Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the Future Aviation Forum aims to be the event of reference for the aviation industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its region.

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Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

While the Airbus A380 is synonymous with Emirates, with the airline having taken delivery of nearly half of all the total aircraft of the type that Airbus had built for customers 123 out of 251 Singapore Airlines was the first to inaugurate the type into service. This happened on October 27th, 2007, a year and a half after the Airbus A380s first flight in April 2005.

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Airlines Airline 119

One Mile at a Time

MAY 2, 2024

Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for first and business class travel. The Avianca LifeMiles program has just launched its newest promotion on purchased miles, which has the potential to be a great deal. Note that nowadays LifeMiles promotions are targeted, so different members may see different offers, and on top of that, some members may not see any offers at all.

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Airlines Airline 115

Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

For months, if not years, all we have heard about Auckland Airport's redevelopment is the spat between the airport and its two biggest customers, Air New Zealand and Qantas, although it could be argued that the passengers are the real customers. Today, Auckland Airport has done us all a favor and released these stunning images showing what the new domestic terminal will look like, not just how much it will cost.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 2, 2024

The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for May 2024, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months. There are several destinations bookable with this promotion, though unfortunately this time around, the list isn’t too exciting. That’s not too surprising, when you consider that the travel window now covers peak summer travel (and the Olympics are even in Paris this summer).

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Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

Presidential transportation in the United States has long served as a symbol of American engineering prowess, an opportunity to showcase the best passenger aircraft in the world by flying the commander-in-chief onboard. The importance of maintaining a modern and dynamic fleet of presidential aircraft is difficult to understate.

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Airline Geeks

MAY 2, 2024

Air Canada has begun its first bus operations, having launched connections between Toronto Pearson International Airport and two smaller airports.

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Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

The founder, executive chairman, and former President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, is one of the richest men in the world. From 2017 to 2021, he was the wealthiest man in the world. Currently, as of May 2024, he is the third-richest man in the world, following only Bernard Arnault and Elon Musk. His net worth frequently hovers around $200 billion, per Forbes.

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Jet 116

One Mile at a Time

MAY 2, 2024

Boutique Gulf carrier Oman Air has just appointed a new CEO. He seems like a smart pick, though it’s probably not great news for the passenger experience. Con Korfiatis becomes Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis has just been appointed CEO of Oman Air, tasked with leading the carrier’s financial turnaround. Korfiatis has been in the airline industry for around 30 years, and most recently, has served as CEO of flyadeal, a Saudi low cost carrier that’s a subsidiary of Saudia.

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Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

Most air travelers in the United States have seen the famous TSA security checkpoints at airports. The Transport Security Administration (TSA) establishes and controls passenger security screening at US airports. During security, most general passengers must remove their belts, jackets, hats, and shoes.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 2, 2024

Hilton Honors does an amazing job with its global promotions. The program constantly runs bonus offers, meaning that points earning rates are typically excellent. Hilton Honors’ previous promotion expired yesterday (May 1), and the program’s new global promotion has launched as of today (May 2), so I wanted to recap all the details. Hilton Honors Double Points Promotion details Hilton Honors’ new global promotion is called Double Points Promotion , and with this offer, members are able to earn (

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Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

The Dassault Falcon 10 is typically referred to as the Dassault Mystre. This aircraft was developed by Dassault beginning in the late 1960s. Many customers wanted a small business jet with improved performance compared to one of Dassault's earlier business jets, the Dassault Mystre 20. The program officially began in 1969, after Pan American expressed further interest in the application of a smaller jet.

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Jet 116

One Mile at a Time

MAY 2, 2024

If you’re planning travel to Dubai anytime soon, your Emirates boarding pass can save you money throughout your trip, thanks to “My Emirates Pass.” This promotion has been offered several times in the past, and it has returned for this summer. We’ve pretty consistently seen this offer in summer, given the temperatures in Dubai that time of year. Unlock savings in Dubai with My Emirates Pass With My Emirates Pass, you can save money at hundreds of restaurants, leisure destinations, and retail out

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Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

Ethiopian Airlines is not only Africa's largest carrier, but also a true leader in innovation and the introduction of new technology on the continent. With many subsidiaries and academic and technical wings, the former CEO referred to the airline as "the Lufthansa Group of Africa.

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Airlines Airline 116

One Mile at a Time

MAY 2, 2024

Emirates is known for its bling and swag, with amenity kits being an aspect of that. Emirates has collaborated with Bulgari on amenity kits for over 15 years, and up until now, there have been 15 versions offered onboard. Emirates has just unveiled its next set of Bulgari amenity kits, which will progressively be rolled out on Emirates flights in the near future.

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Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

Passengers looking for transatlantic flights from North America to Europe are almost exclusively limited to red-eyes. Most flights depart in the evening and arrive in Europe sometime in the morning.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s Top Pick is a 1955 Cessna 180 Skywagon. The Cessna 180’s conventional landing gear and squared-off “straight” vertical fin and rudder give it a distinctive vintage silhouette that many pilots find attractive.

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Lift Transponder Rudder Pilot 105

Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is optimistic that other airlines will step in to fill the void left by Southwest Airlines' departure. Southwest's decision to withdraw from IAH and three other airports is part of its strategy to optimize its network and discontinue services from certain airports following a weak first quarter.

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Airlines Airline 116

One Mile at a Time

MAY 2, 2024

Hello from Munich, as I’m currently in the middle of a review trip ! The journey started on a high note, as I flew Lufthansa’s brand new Allegris Airbus A350-900 business class on the 9hr20min flight from Vancouver. Allegris is Lufthansa’s long anticipated new business class , which was first announced in 2017. I managed to find an award seat on the second-ever revenue flight to feature this product, so I jumped on that opportunity.

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Tail Airlines Airline Jet 93

Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

Aircraft lessors have continued to benefit from a market where airlines are continuing to struggle to add enough capacity for the upcoming peak seasons. Carriers are struggling with delivery delays, and unique problems affecting certain aircraft manufacturers.

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Airlines Airline 116

Flying Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy is expanding its training fleet by more than five dozen Diamond aircraft, according to the manufacturer. The partnership expansion announced Thursday will add 50 DA40 Diamond Stars and six DA42 Twin Stars to the Republic Airways training program. READ MORE: UNSW School of Aviation Expands Diamond Fleet According to Diamond Aircraft, the trainers are slated to bolster programs at new LIFT Academy campuses in Galveston, Texas; Myrtle Beach, South Caroli

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Lift Knot Pilot Airlines 103

Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

The demise of low-cost carrier Bonza has cast a heavy shadow over Australian aviation, but nothing stands still in this industry; even COVID-19 couldn't stop it completely, although it had a good try. Some good news for airlines, and possibly passengers, is that the competition regulator has taken a favorable view of the proposed partnership between Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand on trans-Tasman flights.

Airlines 116

Airlines Airline 116

One Mile at a Time

MAY 2, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card with 75K bonus points We’ve just seen a phenomenal new limited time welcome offer rolled out on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card , which is the best publicly available bonus we’ve seen on the card in quite some time. If you’re eligible for this card, I’d highly recommend applying. Chase Sapphire Preferred limited time bonus details The Chase Sapphire Preferred has a welcome offer of 75,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $4,000 w

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Airlines Airline 90

Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

After months of stalling, over-ambitious claims and broken promises, the end is near for bankrupt Indian low-cost carrier Go First. Last week, it formally lost its fleet when an Indian court ruled the aircraft should be returned to their owners, a decision that will do a lot to maintain lessors' faith in making aircraft available to carriers on the sub-continent.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

Do you remember briefly turning the magneto switch to the “off” position and back to “both” before shutting down with the mixture control? I guess I knew why sometime in the past, but truthfully I’d forgotten about it. And I can’t remember testing any applicants, in years as an examiner, who did it. But recently I read a National Transportation Safety Board report about a fatal accident involving a 42-year-old Cessna 182 parked on a ramp in Cleveland, Tennessee.

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Airplanes Hangar Pilot Tail 99

Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

As an airport's passenger numbers grow, so does its need for additional capacity when it comes to the facility's infrastructure. While the construction of new terminal buildings is one obvious way of increasing a given airport's footprint, it can also sometimes be necessary to build new runways in order to handle the growing traffic. As more are built, the facility's surface area expands further outwards.

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Runway 111