Aerotime
JUNE 16, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the use of counterfeit titanium parts in Boeing and Airbus jets after concerns were raised by supplier Spirit AeroSystems. According to the New York Times , falsified documents purporting the authenticity for a batch of titanium were provided by a Chinese company in 2019 before it entered the aviation market.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
During an interview with Simple Flying, Hong Kong International Airport Executive Director of Airport Operations Steven Yiu shared why Hong Kong Airport is one of the busiest airports in the region and the busiest cargo airport. He also spoke about the airport's recovery from the pandemic (which hit the airport for longer and harder than many other airports around the world).
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Aerotime
JUNE 16, 2024
Air Serbia has completed the renewal of its regional fleet with the arrival of its tenth ATR 72-600 aircraft at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG). The latest ATR 72-600, registered YU-ASC, rounded off Serbian flag-carrier’s modernization and expansion process that began in January 2022. “The first ATR 72-600 (YU-ALY) landed on January 27, 2022, and each subsequent aircraft was a step towards creating a state-of-the-art regional fleet,” Air Serbia said in a statement.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is among the most loved late 20th-century US Navy fighters. While the US Navy retired the Tomcats in 2006, Tomcats are still flown by the Iranians (the US supplied dozens of them to Iran before the revolution of 1979). In the US Navy service, the Tomcats were mostly used in air-to-air and recon missions and later were used in long-range strike fighter missions.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 16, 2024
In the miles & points world, we’re almost all familiar with the Bilt Mastercard (issued in partnership with Wells Fargo), which is one of the most innovative products that we’ve seen launch in recent years. Bilt Rewards is a transferable points currency , and the Bilt Mastercard is one of the most lucrative no annual fee cards out there. The coolest aspect of the Bilt Mastecard is that you can earn points for paying rent at no cost , even when your landlord doesn’t accept credit cards.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
Australians' love of all things Bali is back in full swing, and with seats at a premium there is a battle between the Qantas Group and Virgin Australia for more capacity. Faced with a choice between the two, the regulator who decides these things is leaning towards giving Qantas and Jetstar 100% of the available additional capacity, leaving Virgin Australia out in the cold.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 16, 2024
JetBlue is continuing to scale down operations on its remaining fleet of Embraer E190 aircraft, which are due to be replaced by the Airbus A220.
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One Mile at a Time
JUNE 16, 2024
I’m primarily a oneworld flyer, given that I live in Miami, and it’s kind of hard not to fly American when living here. I’ve written about how oneworld Emerald is my favorite airline alliance status , but in this post I wanted to take a look at oneworld Sapphire status, which is the tier immediately below that. While not quite as valuable as oneworld Emerald, it still offers some incredible perks that can enhance your travels on over a dozen airlines.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
Turkish Airlines , the national flag carrier of Trkiye, is undergoing a massive network expansion. In March, they added Austral Asia to their vast network, serving Melbourne via Singapore.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 16, 2024
Hotel loyalty programs occasionally offer bonuses to new members. While Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy have ongoing promotions for new members, IHG One Rewards doesn’t. That’s why it’s worth noting that IHG One Rewards has a limited time offer for new member who complete a stay, as flagged by Frequent Flyer Bonuses. IHG One Rewards’ bonus for new members New IHG One Rewards members can earn 5,000 bonus points after completing their first stay.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
This is the first time since 2019 that we enter the summer season with no COVID-era travel restrictions, and many in the industry expect it to be the busiest summer ever for airlines and airports. Most airlines have restored aircraft capacity to pre-pandemic levels, and airports have sorted through the personnel and resource shortages that plagued the recovery just a few summers ago, but how well are passengers prepared for what's ahead?
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 16, 2024
Link: Apply now for the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card American Express and Delta have had a close relationship for many years. As part of that, they issue seven co-branded Delta Amex cards , including the Blue , Gold , Platinum , and Reserve cards (except for the Blue product, all the others have both a personal and business version).
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
On June 14th, 2024, a Sun Country Airlines flight from Seattle, Washington, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, experienced an inadvertent engine failure. The twin-engine Boeing 737-800 had a left engine failure during the cruise phase of the flight shortly after departing Seattle.
Photographic Logbook
JUNE 16, 2024
Once Upon a Time When she was younger, The Bear and I used to go on many adventures together where it was just the two of us. Everything from flying to hiking to museums in Rochester, we spent a lot of time together. As a teenager busy with school, friends, and various musical endeavors, alone time with The Bear has become rare for me. I do not begrudge it.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
Thankfully, these types of stories don't come along all that often, but when they do, we try to be respectful to the family, fellow passengers, crews, emergency responders and anyone else involved in this tragedy. On Thursday, a young girl died after suffering a medical emergency on board a commercial airline flight that originated from Joplin, Missouri, bound for Chicago.
Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog
JUNE 16, 2024
Ride along with renowned aviator, writer, and photographer Greg Brown in his light airplane, the Flying Carpet, as he searches behind clouds for the real America, experiencing countless aerial adventures along the way. Listen to “Waterbeds by the 1/2 Hour,” Greg Brown’s Flying Carpet Podcast #33 Greg’s Flying Carpet Podcast Flight # 32 Join my wife & I with a group of Purdue University faculty on a cross-country flying adventure from Indiana to a design conference in
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
Cirrus introduced the SR22 in 2001 as the more powerful and capable version of the SR20, and it was an instant success. The following year, the SR22 became the best-selling single-engine piston aircraft in the world and has retained the title every year since. By the end of 2023, the SR22 and its turbocharged variant, the SR22T, had sold 7,737 units, making it the most-produced general aviation (GA) single-engine piston aircraft in the 21st century.
AV Web
JUNE 16, 2024
In a feature report, AOPA looks at the essential contribution GA makes to the Iditarod, the most famous sled dog race in the world. The post Best Of The Web: Wings Of The Iditarod appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
Cessna Citation Hemisphere was a business jet design announced in November 2015 by Cessna, a Textron Aviation company, as a new addition to its Citation family. While it was planned to enter service in 2019, the program was called off in April 2018 following several delays, particularly in the development of its engines by French manufacturer Safran Aircraft Engines.
Northstar VFR
JUNE 16, 2024
Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI Whether you’re just beginning flight training or seeking advanced training, you will need to find a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) to train with. Every CFI must meet certain requirements and have the FAA credentials to be able to instruct, but each flight instructor will vary in personality, training philosophy, cost, and expertise.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
After a false start earlier this year, good news came last week when WestJet Encore pilots ratified a new five-year agreement with the airline. The successful outcome of the new collective bargaining agreement was announced on June 14, ending some tough negotiations between WestJet and the Air Lines Pilots Association, International.
AV Web
JUNE 16, 2024
After a couple of years of letting it all hang out, the Canadian Armed Forces is telling its members, including pilots , to tidy up their locks and whiskers. Beards now have to be trimmed to no longer than an inch and hair longer than the lower collar must be tied back when the members are on duty. It can also be colored but bobby pins, elastics and other restraints must either be black or match the color of the hair.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
United Airlines uses its narrowbody Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft for flights throughout North America. Some of United Airlines' longest flights using its Boeing 737 MAX 8s are flights of more than 3,300 miles between airports on the East Coast and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Alaska. While sitting aboard a narrowbody jet for more than seven hours is uncomfortable, United Airlines also deploys its Boeing MAX 8 aircraft on several routes less than 200 miles.
Aviation News
JUNE 16, 2024
This summer we will do some short articles about airshows, fly-ins, events, museums, military exercises under the title Summer Special. Flightline of the NATO Tigermeet.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
Independence Day falls in the middle of the peak summer travel season, and is a popular time for arrivals into the US, whether that is visitors or those returning home. Using data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company, which five US-bound international airlines and routes will have the most available seat miles (ASMs) available on July 4th, 2024?
AV Web
JUNE 16, 2024
Elon Musk set his Xverse all a twitter on Saturday by reiterating his aerial aspirations for his car company. “The new Tesla Roadster can fly,” he said in a post in what seems like a response to another X post on the social platform that he also owns. Musk first teased the concept in the ill-fated interview with former X contributor Don Lemon when he described the new Tesla as “something that’s never existed before” with “ Jetsons vibes.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
It was Thursday, June 8th, 1995. ValuJet Airlines Flight 597 was getting ready to leave from William B. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, Georgia just like any other day. The Douglas DC-9 was bound for Miami International Airport, Florida. There were 57 passengers onboard and five crew members onboard.
AV Web
JUNE 16, 2024
After a couple of years of letting it all hang out, the Canadian Armed Forces is telling its members, including pilots , to tidy up their locks and whiskers. Beards now have to be trimmed to no longer than an inch and hair longer than the lower collar must be tied back when the members are on duty. It can also be colored but bobby pins, elastics and other restraints must either be black or match the color of the hair.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
The Airbus A350 stands out with its carbon-fiber design, lower cabin altitude, and impressive speed, making it a top choice for passengers and airlines. The A350 Family, which includes the A350-900 and the longer fuselage A350-1000 , is a testament to the versatility of the aircraft. While Delta Air Lines takes the lead as the largest A350 operator in the United States, it's important to recognize the significant contributions of other carriers.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 16, 2024
Starting in October, the airline plans to add service between Austin and Harlingen, which is located in the southern tip of the state.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
Super midsize business jets are a relatively new category that sits between midsize (7-8 passengers) and large (14-19 passengers) jets. With a capacity for up to 12 passengers, they have seen a significant demand in recent years. The size of the jet allows larger groups to travel together while offering a considerable flight range (1,800 - 3,000 NM) and the comforts of a larger jet.
AV Web
JUNE 16, 2024
Thanks for all the kind words but Kevin Garrison wrote this. The byline on these stories defaults to my name in this system and I forgot to change it yesterday. Apologies to Kevin, too. Russ Sometimes, the activities on the ramp at my home airport resemble the movie “Idiocracy” more than a functional place for aircraft operations. I am not immune to stupidity, missed cues, gaffes, faux pas, and having my head up and locked.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
The Gulfstream G800, the newest aircraft from Gulfstream Aerospace is sure to be a groundbreaking aircraft and an extremely popular business jet , but what do we know about it and what is its range expected to be?
AV Web
JUNE 16, 2024
Poll: Flying To Oshkosh This Year? Poll: Flying To Oshkosh This Year? Yes. First time Yes. Done it many times No. Done it before but don't want to do it again No. Hope to in the future Other Δ The post Poll: Flying To Oshkosh This Year? appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
The C-5 has been serving the U.S. Air Force since 1970. The latest edition, the C-5M Super Galaxy, comes with a spare of improvements and upgrades.
AV Web
JUNE 16, 2024
Elon Musk set his Xverse all a twitter on Saturday by reiterating his aerial aspirations for his car company. “The new Tesla Roadster can fly,” he said in a post in what seems like a response to another X post on the social platform that he also owns. Musk first teased the concept in the ill-fated interview with former X contributor Don Lemon when he described the new Tesla as “something that’s never existed before” with “ Jetsons vibes.
Simple Flying
JUNE 16, 2024
Despite tragic teething issues, the V-22 Osprey keeps soldiering on. Simple Flying examines what makes it unique amongst US military warbirds.
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