Aerotime
JUNE 9, 2024
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new airworthiness directive (AD) affecting certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes. This action follows a concerning report of a failed rear engine mount, discovered during a routine preflight walk-around, which revealed visible engine misalignment.
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is now the worlds busiest airport, at least regarding departures. The title isnt official and can change at any time, but it highlights how important the airport is to the US and Texas.
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One Mile at a Time
JUNE 9, 2024
Note : This post has been updated to reflect that Korean Air SkyPass is being removed as a Marriott Bonvoy transfer partner as of June 17, 2024). Thanks to Eskimo for flagging this. Among hotel loyalty programs , one thing that makes Marriott Bonvoy points unique is the ability to (fairly) efficiently convert them into airline miles. While most major hotel loyalty programs allow some sort of opportunity to convert hotel points into airline miles, it typically represents a very bad value.
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
STELIA Aerospace is a French-based company that supplies components for all systems within the Airbus ecosystem. One of their most famous areas of expertise is aviation seats.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 9, 2024
I don’t think this should surprise most people, though it’s always interesting to hear an airline executive provide some insights… American SVP explains carrier’s domestic wide body strategy All of the “big three” US carriers operate wide body aircraft on some domestic flights. Sometimes this is due to having spare wide body aircraft, while other times it’s to reposition wide body aircraft between long haul flights.
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
It was October 7th, 2008, Qantas flight 72 had left Singapore Changi Airport and was bound for Perth Airport, Australia. The Airbus A330-303 had 303 passengers and 12 crew onboard. The aircraft registered VH-QPA left on schedule at 09:32 (local time).
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 9, 2024
Frankfurt, Germany, will finally be getting a full service Hyatt hotel , which I’m quite excited about. I first wrote about this property last year, but there’s now a major update, as the hotel has opened for reservations. Kennedy 89, a Hyatt Unbound Collection property Kennedy 89 Frankfurt is now accepting reservations for stays as of January 2, 2025.
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World Airline News
JUNE 9, 2024
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the reinstatement of its daily passenger flights to the historic city of Axum as of today, June 9, 2024. Ethiopian is resuming its flights to the city of Axum following the successful completion of extensive maintenance work on both the airfield and terminal facilities, with contract amount of 290 million Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
For an airline, its livery is a crucial element of its brand identity, providing a visual. Some liveries are instantly recognizable, such as those of American Airlines, Qantas, and Singapore Airlines. Some carriers also adorn their aircraft in one-off liveries to mark special occasions or to honor something of importance - Southwest Airlines is one of these.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 9, 2024
PRESS RELEASE One of the rarest warbirds in North America and one of the most modern fighter jets in the Canadian Forces have been confirmed to participate during the Royal Canadian Air Force centennial at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024. The 71st edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
The first Air Force F-15EX Eagle IIs are just becoming operational as the Air Force is starting to receive the first of the well over 100 EXs ordered. The Portland Air National Guard has just received its first F-15EX Eagle IIs , replacing its aging fleet of F-15Cs.
Altitudes Magazine
JUNE 9, 2024
Satcom Direct was selected by Switzerland-based charter provider CAT Aviation AG to equip the first Dassault Falcon 6X to enter service with a suite of connectivity solutions.
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the main hub for KLM (one of the world's oldest airlines and serves over 150 destinations) and one of the busiest airports in Europe. But how much time does one need to connect through Amsterdam Schiphol? Exactly how long depends on a number of factors (including if it is an international or domestic transfer), but one should allow for at least an hour.
AV Web
JUNE 9, 2024
Gewurztraminer is an interesting grape that most people think is German but actually originated in northern Italy. For those who have not had the pleasure, it’s an intensely fruity white with a floral nose and pronounced lychee and maybe a little peach or nectarine on the palate. I happen to love it so when we first started our little wine enterprise it was near the top of my list.
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
LOT Polish Airlines' fleet has a strong regional and short-haul focus. Indeed, data from ch-aviation shows that the Polish flag carrier has just 16 widebodies in its current 78-aircraft setup, with 15 Boeing 787s and one leased Airbus A330-900 accounting for less than 20% of the carrier's planes. Nonetheless, widebodies play an important role in connecting Poland directly to longer-haul destinations.
Northstar VFR
JUNE 9, 2024
By Josh Page, CFI Being a pilot is one of the most exciting and invigorating careers! You get to have many amazing experiences while flying an aircraft through the sky. You can’t beat that! It should come as no surprise that there are certain skills that will set a pilot up for success. If you can hone and sharpen these skills, you’ll be a much safer and much more professional pilot.
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
It is common for many airlines that one of the two pilots in the cockpit makes an announcement before flight, welcoming passengers and briefing them about the flight plan. Many times, pilots are also heard making subsequent announcements about the flight. Is it always the Captain making the welcoming and subsequent announcements? Or is it the first officer?
AV Web
JUNE 9, 2024
Poll: Are Changes To ATC Coming Fast Enough? Poll: Are Changes To ATC Coming Fast Enough? No. It seems to be getting less safe. No. It will take a major accident to fix it. I don't see any difference. The changes are being made but they take time. Other Δ The post Poll: Are Improvements To ATC Coming Fast Enough? appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
To meet the ever-expanding demand for passenger travel between India and the UK, Air India will soon add another route between Bengaluru in South India and London Gatwick Airport. The flight will be one of many that the carrier currently operates to Gatwick on top of its busy Heathrow schedule out of India.
AV Web
JUNE 9, 2024
Vernon, British Columbia has an outsized population of highly experienced retired professional pilots of a variety of stripes who who operate nimble Van’s RV products so the Snowflake Formation Team was pretty much inevitable. The troupes tight formations are a common sight at special events all over B.C.’s Okanagan Valley. The post Best Of The Web: Snowflakes In The Air appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
Allegiant Air (or just Allegiant) is a major US airline headquartered in Las Vegas. It runs an ultra-low-cost business model (so its low fares are typically paired with more add-on fees). Allegiant was founded in 1997 and today has just over 1% of the US aviation market share. Interestingly, Allegiant focuses on unusual routes where it doesn't compete with other airlines on 85% of those routes.
AV Web
JUNE 9, 2024
Seventy-eight percent of respondents said they’ve had no experience but 17 percent said they have. The post Last Week’s Poll Results: Mental Health Issues? appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
With the northern summer fast approaching, global seat capacity will reach 510 million seats in June, a solid 6.6% increase over June 2023. Three regions, North America, Western Europe, and Northeast China, have added more than six million seats this month, with US domestic capacity reaching 91 million seats, up 6.3% year-on-year and 21 million more seats than its nearest rival China.
AV Web
JUNE 9, 2024
Poll: Are Changes To ATC Coming Fast Enough? Poll: Are Changes To ATC Coming Fast Enough? No. It seems to be getting less safe No. It will take a major accident to fix it. I don't see any difference. The changes are being made but they take time. Other Δ The post Poll: Are Improvements To ATC Coming Fast Enough? appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
Naomi Astley Clarke was asked to design a conceptual interior for a Gulfstream G700. Her client, a business aviation specialist, was interested in how a private jet can be an extension of your home. This is the dramatic and unique interior that she designed.
All Plane
JUNE 9, 2024
Flight#: EK118 From: Istanbul (IST) To: Dubai (DXB) Flight time: 4h 30min Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER Flight#: EK255 From: Dubai (DXB) To: Barcelona (BCN) Flight time: 7h Aircraft: Boeing 777-200LR Believe it or not, this was my first flight ever with Emirates. Attending the IATA AGM, which took place in Dubai in June 2024 offered me the chance not only to try out the famed airline, but also its flagship Business Class product, no less!
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
Hard to believe as it may seem, the General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon (or as its crews prefer to affectionately call it, the "Viper") is now 50 years old, with the golden anniversary of its unofficial (read: inadvertent) and official maiden flights having taken place this past January 20 and February 2 respectively.
Aviation News
JUNE 9, 2024
This summer we will do some short articles about airshows, fly-ins, events, museums, military exercises under the title Summer Special.
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
Single-engine piston aircraft are some of the most frequently seen aircraft in the world. These aircraft are typically used for both general aviation and training aircraft. Pilot owners typically begin their flying careers with purchases of smaller single-engine aircraft. Many pilots are trained on these aircraft by flight schools as well. These are some of the most popular aircraft in the world.
AV Web
JUNE 9, 2024
Vernon, British Columbia has an outsized population of highly experienced retired professional pilots of a variety of stripes who who operate nimble Van’s RV products so the Snowflake Formation Team was pretty much inevitable. The troupes tight formations are a common sight at special events all over B.C.’s Okanagan Valley. The post Best Of The Web: Snowflakes In The Air appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
Ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Allegiant Air has delayed the debut of its highly anticipated Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft. It comes after the airline has not even received its first example of the aircraft despite being spotted in Washington.
World Airline News
JUNE 9, 2024
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Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
Some airlines paint special liveries on their aircraft for Pride month to demonstrate their support for equality and acceptance for all. Airlines are much more than just aerial transportation services. Being such high-profile organizations and with many carrying their respective nation's flags, airlines are also ambassadors of the values of their countries.
World Airline News
JUNE 9, 2024
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Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
As well as earning points to use for free flights, most loyalty programs also offer elite status. This gives great perks when flying. As with point earning and redeeming, this is limited to only Southwest Airlines flights for the Rapid Rewards program. Earning status is straightforward and offers useful benefits for frequent flyers. These are both tangible benefits with value and benefits that improve the airport and travel experience.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 9, 2024
Link: Apply now for the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Card Southwest Airlines has several co-branded credit cards with Chase. Of the three personal cards, my favorite one is the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Card. In this post, I wanted to take a closer look at the card, especially in light of the fantastic welcome offer that’s available at the moment.
Simple Flying
JUNE 9, 2024
Here is a list of the top five most influential flying wings in aviation history. Flying wings are aircraft designed around a wing, rather than a traditional aircraft with a tail, fuselage and traditional wings. Flying wings may have originally been developed to the prototype stage by Nazi Germany with their Horten Ho 229 and Northrop with the N-9M, but this list looks at the top five flying wings thru aviation history in chronological order.
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