Aerotime

JUNE 4, 2024

The Airline Pilot Club (APC), a leader in aviation training and pilot development, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Evidence-Based Training (EBT) and Performance Evidence-Based Training (PEBT) Optimization Suite. This innovative suite harnesses the power of AI and expert insights to revolutionize how airlines train and develop their pilots, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. “Our industry is at a pivotal moment where traditional training methods must evo

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Pilot Airline Airlines Approach 244

Cranky Flier

JUNE 4, 2024

The big news last week was that American Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja was pushed out and CEO Robert Isom promised to backtrack on much of what had been done in the sales and distribution world under Vasu’s reign. Some may have celebrated, suggesting that things would go back to the way they were. I hope not. American’s sales and distribution strategy change involved a variety of things, but today I want to focus just on the distribution side.

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Threshold Airline Airlines 182

Aerotime

JUNE 4, 2024

Virgin Australia has revealed plans for its biggest inflight menu shakeup in five years with a host of culinary delights for its business and economy class passengers. Among the new additions, economy class passengers will be able to indulge in 12 new delights while business class passengers will see a significant revamp to the meals now available on flights.

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Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 224

Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

Emirates is a luxury airline that takes its service and comfort seriously. In the recent Airline Ratings Excellence Awards, the airline won Best Premium Economy product in the world. One Simple Flying passenger review of Emirates' Premium Economy notes that "the cabin really looks and feels very special" and that they would fly Premium again.

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Airlines Airline 122

Aerotime

JUNE 4, 2024

The Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat has revealed at the International Air Travel Association’s (IATA) annual general meeting (AGM) that talks have opened with Boeing over a possible order for 250 aircraft. Speaking to journalists on June 4, 2024, Bolat said discussions had so far included the cost of engines for 150 737 MAXs and 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, according to Gulf News.

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Airlines Airline Jet 224

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 4, 2024

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Airline Airlines 117

Aerotime

JUNE 4, 2024

Mexicana de Aviacion, Mexico’s newly reinstated government-run carrier, has ordered 20 Embraer E2 regional jets. In an announcement on June 3, 2024, the Brazilian manufacturer revealed that Mexicana had ordered ten E190-E2s and ten of the larger E195-E2 variant. Deliveries of the new aircraft will commence in the second quarter of 2025. According to Embraer, Mexicana will configure its E190-E2s with 108 seats, while the increased capacity of the E195-E2s will accommodate 132 passengers, both in

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Jet Weather Airlines Airline 198

Aerotime

JUNE 4, 2024

Riyadh Air marked an important milestone in its development on June 3, 2024, by signing deals agreeing to cooperate with both Singapore Airlines and Air China at the 80th International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dubai. Riyadh Air is a new airline based in Saudi Arabia, and it is expected to commence commercial operations in 2025, offering customers travel options to and from the Middle East.

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Airlines Airline Cargo 184

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 4, 2024

Mexicana de Aviación, Mexico’s government owned airline, has just placed its first “fresh” aircraft order. Mexicana picks up new Embraer jets Mexicana has just announced an order for 20 Embraer jets, comprised of 10 E190-E2s and 10 E195-E2s. The airline has been able to get these on fairly short notice, and should start to take delivery of them in the second quarter of 2025.

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Jet Airlines Airline 112

Aerotime

JUNE 4, 2024

A United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner was met by a specialist infectious diseases team at Dublin Airport (DUB) after a passenger became ill on a flight. However, it appears that a “disruptive passenger” on the same United aircraft may have been the initial reason for the flight crew’s decision to divert the aircraft. The United Airlines flight departed Brussels Airport (BRU) on June 5, 2024, around 11:30 local time and was due to land at New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) a

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Airlines Airline 184

Airline Geeks

JUNE 4, 2024

On June 4, 2024, the DOT selected JetBlue as the next EAS carrier in the community of Presque Isle. This will be the first sort of contract for the airline.

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Airlines Airline 127

Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

Safety is one of the top priorities in air travel, particularly today. When a new aircraft is designed, an emergency evacuation test is one of the most important final tests performed. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) require all passenger aircraft, regardless of size, to be evacuated completely within 90 seconds.

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Airline Airlines 116

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 4, 2024

At this point, I think the traveling public is pretty familiar with the concept of “basic economy,” whereby many of the cheapest economy fares come with extra restrictions. This is intended both to compete with ultra low cost carriers, and to get people to buy up to more expensive fares. Well, Canadian carrier WestJet has just updated its version of basic economy — WestJet Basic fares are being replaced by WestJet UltraBasic fares.

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Cargo Airline Airlines 110

Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

Los Angeles International is the worlds 10th busiest airport by long-haul flights between June and September 2024. Thats a finding from using OAG schedules data to examine all services of at least 2,600 nautical miles (4,815 km) , the distance I use to denote long-haul. Los Angeles has an average of 89 daily long-haul departures, but there are as many as 97 daily in July.

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Airline Airlines 116

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 4, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Card Southwest Airlines is one of the most popular airlines in the United States, thanks to its extensive domestic route network, vouchers that never expire, and two free checked bags. The carrier’s co-branded credit cards are quite popular, and we’ve just seen some huge new limited time welcome offers rolled out on them.

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Airline Airlines 106

Airline Geeks

JUNE 4, 2024

Following a banner year in 2023, the airline is looking to expand in less competitive markets while unveiling a new business class product.

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Airlines Airline 133

Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

Recently, Simple Flying highlighted the smallest countries with a combat-capable air force. Regardless of the land area, the respective air forces aim to protect the airspace and defend their forces during critical conflicts.

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Jet 111

AV Web

JUNE 4, 2024

Neither man aboard a Taylorcraft BC-12D that crashed in Six Mile Lake in southern Alaska May 17 had a pilot certificate and authorities have found no evidence that they ever did according to the NTSB’s preliminary report. The aircraft took off from Port Alsworth Airport headed to Nondalton Airport, 24 miles away, with David Hedgers, 58, at the controls and Aaron Fryar, 45, listed as a passenger.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

There are only a handful of airlines that provide their most premium passengers with a chauffeur service. In Europe, Lufthansa leads the way; in Asia, it is Air China; and in the Middle East, Etihad and Emirates have delighted their customers with this service. Around the end of last year, Emirates resumed chauffeur services at Tokyo Haneda. But how does the chauffeur service at this worlds largest A380 operator take place?

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Airlines Airline 111

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 4, 2024

In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the Yorkshire Air Museum (YAM) has scheduled a series of events on Thursday, June 6th 2024 to honor this historic occasion. The recent successful test run of the engines on the museum’s Douglas Dakota marks the beginning of a memorable day filled with activities and tributes. The YAM’s Dakota Mk.IV KN353 now wears invasion stripes to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

When the Boeing 747 entered revenue service in 1970, it changed commercial aviation forever. Its sheer size pushed seat/mile costs to new lows, making long-distance air travel affordable for hundreds of millions of potential travelers.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 4, 2024

Skift reports on how Marriott has unveiled the details of its newest hotel brand, which will have few brand standards… Basics of Marriott’s new Project Mid-T Marriott’s newest hotel brand is using the working name Project Mid-T (weird, no?), and it will be in the midscale hotel category. This brand is intended to be a conversion brand, for developers with existing hotels or even office spaces, which could inexpensively be converted into this new Marriott brand.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

Just over a month after becoming an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, CLEAR now has dedicated TSA PreCheck enrollment pods at 13 airports. The newest stations, including major and regional airports, provide additional enrollment and renewal options for travelers nationwide.

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AV Web

JUNE 4, 2024

Canadian authorities are investigating the death of a glider pilot whose parachute failed after he bailed out of the aircraft while competing in the Canadian National Soaring Championships. Kerry Stevenson, 65, of Calgary, was flying near there May 29 when something went wrong. “The pilot ejected from the aircraft, attempted to deploy a parachute and unfortunately succumbed to the injuries because of the failed parachute deployment,” said Jason Acker, president of the Alberta Soaring

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Pilot Airplanes 98

Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

On June 2, China officially established a dedicated flight test base for civil aircraft in Pucheng County, Shaanxi Province. This is the first flight test base in China specifically for civil aircraft.

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AV Web

JUNE 4, 2024

Canadian authorities are investigating the death of a glider pilot whose parachute failed after he bailed out of the aircraft while competing in the Canadian National Soaring Championships. Kerry Stevenson, 65, of Calgary, was flying near there May 29 when something went wrong. “The pilot ejected from the aircraft, attempted to deploy a parachute and unfortunately succumbed to the injuries because of the failed parachute deployment,” said Jason Acker, president of the Alberta Soaring

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Pilot Airplanes 98

Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

Palanga Airport (PLQ), a small regional airport in Lithuanias west, is probably unknown to many people, even aviation enthusiasts. After all, its pre-pandemic route network included ten destinations in 2019, with some, such as Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), being seasonal routes, according to data from the aviation analytics company Cirium.

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AV Web

JUNE 4, 2024

A federal court jury has awarded a failed electric aircraft startup Zunum $81 million in a suit against Boeing, finding the aerospace giant stole Zunum’s technology and then conspired to put it out of business. The Seattle Times is reporting the jury also found that Boeing’s actions were “wilful and malicious” and that gives the judge in the case the option to triple the award.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

The demand for private jets has significantly increased in recent years. Purchasing a private jet has never been easier, particularly with the availability of a variety of aircraft management companies.

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Jet 105

Flexair

JUNE 4, 2024

Embarking on the path to becoming a pilot is an exhilarating decision that opens up endless possibilities. Whether you're drawn to the freedom of flying, the complexity of aviation operations, or the allure of an airline career, flight training is your first step. This guide will navigate aspiring aviators through the vast skies of flight training, pilot credentials, and achieving that coveted airline pilot seat.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 97

Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

The Shanghai Y-10 is a quad-engined single-aisle jet designed and developed by the Shanghai Aircraft Research Institute in the 1970s. Based on the Boeing 707-320C design, the aircraft used Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines acquired as spares for the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). In recent years, much information has been discussed about Chinese aviation and the development of new aircraft, especially the COMAC C919.

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Jet 105

Airline Geeks

JUNE 4, 2024

Fiji Airways will become the 15th member of oneworld, enhancing the alliance's position in the Pacific and provide more options for its travalers.

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Airline Airlines 114

Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

The production of the Airbus A380 aircraft marked one of the most spectacular chapters in the European aerospace industry. Introduced in 2007, the largest passenger jet amazed many with its sheer size, capacity, and range capabilities.

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Jet 105

Inspire

JUNE 4, 2024

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray talks about concepts to review and practice prior to a potential in-flight engine failure. The post Engine Failures During Cruise, Part 1 first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 71

Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

The G500 is one of the most famous private jets made by Gulfstream Aerospace. It is so popular that its name has even been featured in songs like Mama Look At Me Now by Galantis, a Swedish electronic music group. Planespotters worldwide have most likely all already seen its iconic T-tail design and stylish round windows, which the company claims to be some of the widest available on the market today.

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Tail Jet 105

Inspire

JUNE 4, 2024

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses the maintenance plan he devised for his RV-10 to keep it running smoothly for years to come. The post Maintenance for Reliability first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 67

Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

One of India's most lucrative international aviation markets is Canada. With thousands of Indians traveling to the country for higher studies and employment opportunities, passenger demand in the India-Canada sector has been steadily rising. Air Canada is ready to take a larger share of the pie this winter season by adding more flights to its India network, including the only nonstop flight between Canada and Mumbai.

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Airline Airlines 105