Aerotime

MAY 10, 2024

Aer Lingus has been demoted from its status as the launch customer for the Airbus A321XLR, as a result of a long-running dispute with its pilots over salaries. The Irish carrier’s parent company, International Airline Group (IAG), has decided that the first of the new aircraft it has on order will instead go to Iberia in Spain. In 2019, IAG placed an initial order for 14 of the new extended-range variant of the A321 twinjet, with six intended to go to Aer Lingus and eight to Iberia.

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Cranky Flier

MAY 10, 2024

Win Some, Lost Some: JetBlue Gets Mintier, Drops More from NYC JetBlue Airways is making route map swaps , as the carrier announced increased service to the Caribbean and it certified three new destinations as Minty Fresh. San Juan is the beneificary of the bulk of the new flights, as the airport will see new daily JetBlue service to Providence, Santiago (DR), and White Plains.

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Aerotime

MAY 10, 2024

In the United States (US), a spectacular display featuring 58 aircraft is to fly over the skies of the nation’s capital, Washington DC, celebrating the story of General Aviation. Crowds gathered in Washington DC will see aircraft spanning 15 different chapters of US aviation history as planes and helicopters fly an 88-mile route, beginning at Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) on May 11, 2024, at 11:30 local time.

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 was forced to turn back to its origin airport in Japan, with the aircraft entering a holding pattern shortly after its departure from Fukuoka Airport (FUK), Japan. The aircraft landed safely at FUK and returned to the gate area.

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Aerotime

MAY 10, 2024

The United States (US) Transportation Department Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG) has confirmed that it will conduct a review of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) oversight in relation to United Airlines’ maintenance practices. On May 9, 2024, the DOT OIG announced that it will “specifically evaluate” the FAA’s actions to address “maintenance non-compliances and violations at the air carrier”.

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

Emirates is the world's 45th-largest airline by June to September flights, based on examining OAG data. The ranking isn't particularly high as it has no domestic market and only uses widebody aircraft. Given its network and large-capacity equipment, using flights as a metric is not an especially fair way of analyzing things.

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Aerotime

MAY 10, 2024

A woman has been sentenced to five years and five months in jail after attempting to smuggle 4.3 kilograms of cocaine through Auckland International Airport (AKL) in 2023. New Zealand Customs Service identified the woman as Delphine Ganon, aged 42. Ganon arrived at Auckland Airport in April 2023, and was stopped for questioning by a customs officer.

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Aerotime

MAY 10, 2024

On May 8, 2024. Maldivian, the flag carrier of the Maldives, welcomed the arrival of its fourth ATR 42-600 aircraft. The milestone was commemorated by a special ceremony at Valena International Airport (MLE) in Male attended by airline and government officials, along with key partners. Exciting highlights from the landing of our 4th ATR! Watch now as we look ahead to a bright future. #4thATR #Maldivian pic.twitter.com/7z7D07PJgb — MaldivianAero (@MaldivianAero) May 9, 2024 Our new ATR has

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

The National Museum of the US Air Force is a treasure trove of some of the most marvelous aircraft ever made. Whether it be historical aircraft from the World Wars , experimental aircraft created during the Cold War, or vehicles for space research, the museum houses many mechanical birds prized by aviation lovers around the world. But which are the top five aircraft in the museum that you shouldnt miss out on?

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Aerotime

MAY 10, 2024

Auckland Airport (AKL) is to invest in biofiltering technology and wetland management, in order to prevent future flooding similar to that which the airport experienced when Cyclone Gabrielle hit in January 2023. An estimated 9.8 inches of rainfall inundated Auckland on January 27, 2023, usually equivalent to an entire summer’s worth of rain for the city.

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Airline Geeks

MAY 10, 2024

In 2011, Aer Lingus, the Irish national airline, celebrated its 75th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the carrier unveiled a special livery on an Airbus A320.

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

Cessna has been producing business jets since the 1970s. Over fifty years, Cessna has built everything from four-seater very light jets to large and fast business jets. The manufacturer (owned by Textron Aviation since 1992) has the largest fleet of aircraft ever produced with over 35 million flight hours logged. So, which of the Cessna variants is the largest?

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Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

Most of us hate taking tests. Aside from learning the material, there is added pressure on test day to recall the information in a limited amount of time and without any lifelines. Test day worries are enough to prevent some people from even showing up. Thankfully, with a bit of preparation, the FAA’s Part 107 exam is relatively easy to pass. With a better understanding of the structure of the test, the material the exam covers, and some sample questions, you’ll be well on your way to beco

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

Earlier this week, JetBlue announced that it will deploy its premium lie-flat product, Mint, on several new routes this winter. This is because the airline is cutting its London Gatwick flights to summer only, freeing up aircraft to be flown elsewhere.

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AV Web

MAY 10, 2024

A NASA contractor is warning the agency to perform more safety inspections before greenlighting the inaugural launch of its Starliner rocket slated for as early as next week. Reports say ValveTech, a subcontractor for NASA supplying the company with parts for the Starliner aircraft, has issued a press release urging NASA to postpone the latest launch “due to the risk of a disaster occurring on the launchpad.

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

An Air France spokesperson confirmed that the airlines Boeing 777-200ER was forced to divert to Montreal, Canada after a burning smell appeared in the cabin. The aircraft was carrying 315 passengers and 13 crew members, including three pilots and ten cabin crew members.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 10, 2024

World of Hyatt is my favorite hotel loyalty program (thanks largely to the value of Globalist status ), and Park Hyatt is my favorite Hyatt brand. I’m always thrilled when the portfolio expands, and new Park Hyatts are added in exciting destinations, whether we’re talking about city hotels or resorts. London is one of the biggest hotel markets in the world, yet Park Hyatt doesn’t have a property there.

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a major contract for the continuing sustainment and enhancement of the capabilities of the Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bombers. The contract for only 20 strategic bombers is reported to be worth up to $7 billion.

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Airline Geeks

MAY 10, 2024

The International Airlines Group (IAG) has reported a significant increase in operating profit for the first quarter of the year.

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

Star Alliance member United Airlines is gearing up for its busiest Memorial Day weekend in the carrier's history, with an astounding three million passengers expected onboard. This represents a 5% increase compared to last year. Each day between May 23 and 28, more than half a million travelers will check-in, head to the airport, and then take a flight with the Chicago-based carrier.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 10, 2024

A reader posed an interesting question about hotel welcome amenities, which I wanted to address more broadly, since I think it makes for an interesting discussion. What are hotel welcome amenities, at what hotels and under what circumstances should you expect them, and what do I make of them? What are hotel welcome amenities? In a nutshell, a hotel welcome amenity is a gift that’s typically placed in your room on the first day of your stay.

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

Emirates' Skywards loyalty program already offers members several benefits, with opportunities to earn Skyward miles and tier miles on Emirates and flydubai flights, as well as services operated by the airline's partners. The Dubai-based carrier offers frequent flyers additional benefits through Skywards+, which requires an annual subscription.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

Pilots who rely on GPS, also known as “the magenta line” for navigation may have a difficult time getting around this weekend as geomagnetic disruptions in the Earth’s atmosphere may create “satellite disruptions” that could impact GPS navigation among other things. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), space weather forecasters have observed “at least seven coronal mass ejections [CMEs] from the sun, with impacts expected to arrive on Eart

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

American aircraft manufacturer Boeing is standing firm and refusing to cave to hackers who stole 43GB of data. The hackers demanded $200 million in ransom before returning the data. Boeing was hacked in October last year by the LockBit ransomware gang , which threatened to release a 'tremendous amount' of secure data.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 10, 2024

We’re increasingly seeing a trend whereby airlines are introducing signature drinks, or drinks designed specifically to be enjoyed inflight. This can range from a special coffee blend, to a special beer, to a special cocktail. Along those lines, German leisure airline Condor has just introduced a cute new signature cocktail, which I look forward to trying on my next flight with the airline.

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

The Embraer Phenom 300 has, for years now, been the best-selling light business jet on the market and has continually been improved over time to keep offering one of the most customer-friendly products on the market. Since first taking to the skies in 2008 and being delivered to customers in 2009, the jet has had over 700 orders.

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Alaska Air

MAY 10, 2024

At Alaska, we are so very grateful for the service of active duty military and veterans and appreciate the personal sacrifices they and their families make for us all. We take seriously our responsibility to care for our military guests, and we prioritize it with every flight. The post Honoring those who serve: Alaska Airlines salutes members of the U.S. military & their families appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

First class has undeniably been on its way out for a long time as carriers have grown more and more fond of expanding their business class cabins. Amid the rise of private aviation and a heavy shift in consumer sentiments, the need to have an ultra-premium cabin that exceeds the flat-bed offerings of business class has proven unnecessary for many.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 10, 2024

The major Gulf carriers have among the highest percentage of international transit passengers of any airlines in the world. After all, their business models revolve around using their central locations to connect some of the most densely populated parts of the world. These government owned airlines are also about putting their respective countries on the map, so ideally they want you to actually visit as well.

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

The irony of having a flightless bird as the symbol of an air force is not lost on many New Zealanders (colloquially called 'kiwis'). The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is one of the smallest Western air forces - and one of the world's most isolated.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

The U.S. Senate approved a five-year reauthorization of the FAA on Thursday, just one day ahead of its expiration date. The $105 billion bipartisan bill , dubbed the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act , was overwhelmingly passed in an 88-4 vote. Following its passage, the Senate also approved a one-week extension to ensure the House had enough time to vote on the bill before it is sent to the President Joe Biden’s desk for final approval.

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

The B-52 Stratofortress is one of the most powerful and feared aircraft in the world. B-52s can strike anywhere in the world with any type of munition at any time. These behemoths were developed and began flying in the 1950s, and the US Air Force has plans for them to continue to fly well into the 2040s. With a range of approximately 8,800 miles (14,163 km) without refueling, the B-52 can stay airborne for long periods of time.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 10, 2024

By Adam Estes The U.S. Navy’s first jet aircraft, the Ryan FR-1 Fireball, was unusual in that it was powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-1820 Cyclone radial engine and a General Electric J31 turbojet engine. Developed at a time when jet engines did not offer sufficient acceleration rates to operate safely from aircraft carriers, it was anticipated that the piston engine would be used for long-range cruise and the jet for combat.

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

As reported by NBC DFW , American Airlines is set to operate its most extensive summer schedule of flights out of its home base, Dallas Fort Worth Airport. It will surpass its pre-pandemic numbers with more than 97,000 flights scheduled between May 17 and September 3.

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Flyertalk

MAY 10, 2024

The two carriers were honored as the top in passenger experience from the J.D. Power 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study , released on May 8, 2024. Safety and Media Coverage Top Factors in Satisfaction Scores In the First/Business segment, Delta came out on top with a total satisfaction score of 743. The Atlanta-based carrier edged JetBlue’s Mint business class product by six points, with both scoring above the segment average.

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Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

With Iberias chief executive officer (CEO) detailing that the airline was planning on introducing the Airbus A321XLR on flights to certain destinations in the US, will the carriers plans be derailed due to the recently expressed concerns by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?

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Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

The FAA on Friday revealed a proposal by SpaceX to operate Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, out of Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The agency says it plans to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on the potential effects of awarding a commercial launch vehicle operator license for Starship operations at Kennedy’s Launch Complex-39A.

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