Aerotime

JUNE 25, 2024

KLM’s first Airbus A321neo aircraft has been spotted at the manufacturer’s facilities in Finkenwerder (XFW), near Hamburg, Germany. Aviation photographer Dirk Grothe took to X (formerly Twitter) to post the image, which was taken at a distance and shows the aircraft already painted in the iconic blue livery of the Dutch airline. a first look at the first Airbus narrowbody for @KLM , the A321neo PH-AXA (msn 11895) which left the paintshop today and looks really amazing… @KLM_DE pic.twitte

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Tail Airlines Airline 317

Cranky Flier

JUNE 25, 2024

American has been pretty clear that it’s network strategy is to rally around its hubs and avoid competition. By focusing on smaller cities where it can use regional jets to get a competitive advantage, it thinks it can make a decent living. With this background, it might seem kind of strange that just last week American announced it would go back into one of the busiest markets in the country — New York/LaGuardia – Orlando — twice daily this winter.

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Aerotime

JUNE 25, 2024

Somewhere between flying business class on a commercial airline and taking a private jet, a new value proposition combining elements of both worlds is quietly emerging in the US travel market. Founded by Garret Camp, one of Uber’s co-founders, and based at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in the Los Angeles area, Aero is possibly the most remarkable example of this new breed of airline offering a semi-private experience.

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Airlines Airline Jet Approach 290

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

Boeings aircraft will have a minimal presence at the static display area at the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow , with the companys products being represented by Qatar Airways and the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) at the event. That will be in contrast with its main competitor, Airbus, which will bring several aircraft to the trade show.

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Aerotime

JUNE 25, 2024

As talks reportedly near their end, Boeing has proposed using mostly company stock to purchase supplier Spirit AeroSystems instead of cash, according to Bloomberg. The last-minute strategy change by Boeing values Spirit AeroSystems around $35 per share according to sources familiar with the process that spoke with Bloomberg. It had been expected that Boeing would make an all-cash offer of more than $4 billion for two-thirds of Spirit AeroSystems, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Approach Airlines Airline 299

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

A trailing flap of a Metrea Aerospace KC-135 fell from an aircraft flying over Ewa Beach in Hawaii. Metrea Aerospace is a civilian contractor that operates Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers. While this incident was from a civilian-operated tanker , the United States Air Force operates a larger strategic tanker fleet than the rest of the world combined. In-air refueling is a key part of how the US Air Force is able to project air power around the world.

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Aerotime

JUNE 25, 2024

easyJet will banish some wasteful practices onboard its fleet of 346 Airbus A320 family aircraft to cut down on paper use and modernize its processes at the same time. The low-cost-carrier announced on June 24, 2024, that it will replace paper technical and cabin logs with Ultramain’s e-techlog system to digitalize the process. The logs are used by cabin crew, engineers, ground crew and flight crew, and easyJet expects the new system will “save more than 300,000 sheets of paper from being printe

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Jet Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 279

Aerotime

JUNE 25, 2024

Emirates has opened a brand-new lounge in Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG) for its premium passengers after spending almost a million dollars on the project. The exclusive 925 square meter lounge opened earlier this week at Paris Charles de Gaulle’s terminal 2C and has been made available to Emirates’ first and business class customers, as well as Emirates Skywards members.

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Runway Airlines Airline 279

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

Business jets are the pinnacle of style and comfort in the aviation industry. Regardless of how good a first class product is on a commercial airline, it cant compete with the privacy and comfort offered aboard business aircraft.

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Jet Airlines Airline 124

Aerotime

JUNE 25, 2024

Japan Airlines (JAL) has become Liverpool Football Club’s first official airline partner in five years after the two entities announced a multi-year deal. Through its new partnership with Liverpool FC, Japan Airlines will become part of one of football’s greatest ever teams, renowned for its rich, vibrant history and incredible worldwide fanbase. At the same time Liverpool FC will become interconnected with one of Japan’s premier airlines with worldwide reach, particularly in the Asian market.

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Airlines Airline 279

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

Piper Aircraft is one of the largest manufacturers of general aviation aircraft and is considered to be one of the big three in the general aviation market. The other two aircraft manufacturers considered to be in the Big Three are Cessna and Beechcraft. However, Piper Aircraft is based in Vero Beach, Florida , instead of Wichita, Kansas , like the other two manufacturers.

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Aerotime

JUNE 25, 2024

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, has announced it will be expanding its freighter network with a new route to Madrid. Starting on July 15, 2024, Etihad Cargo will operate two weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD).

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Cargo Airlines Airline 147

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has finally left the UK after spending 1,901 days in Bellmarsh prison. The journalist will not be extradited to the USA, but will instead plead guilty to charges under the Espionage Act in the US territory of the Northern Mariana Islands.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 25, 2024

All of the “big three” carriers in the United States have invitation-only elite status. I’ve written about how American Airlines has Concierge Key and United Airlines has Global Services , and in this post I wanted to take a closer look at Delta’s invitation-only status, which is arguably the most mysterious of the three. What is the status, how do you earn it, what are the benefits, and how many members are there?

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Tarmac Airlines Airline 111

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

The Airbus A220 is the preferred option among airlines and passengers within the 100 to 150-seat aircraft category. It is recognized for its spacious cabin, large windows, generous overhead bin space, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and WiFi connectivity.

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Airlines Airline 119

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 25, 2024

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is getting a new Priority Pass lounge as of tomorrow, as flagged by Zach Griff. Not only is this great in terms of adding lounge capacity, but the lounge also looks really nice. Details of The Club SFO at Harvey Milk Terminal 1 On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, we’ll see the opening of The Club SFO at Harvey Milk Terminal 1.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

Do you currently have a Delta Air Lines SkyMiles elite status? Do you fly with any other US or foreign airlines as frequently or more than Delta? SkyMiles' elite status can be matched to one of four major airlines with little or no hassle. The best part is that your existing SkyMiles status will remain untouched even if youre approved for a status match.

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Airlines Airline 116

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 25, 2024

Delta has finally unveiled all of the details about its first Delta One Lounge , intended to be the carrier’s new premium international lounges, similar to American Flagship Lounges and United Polaris Lounges. With the first lounge opening this week, we now know what we can expect from these lounges, who will have access, etc. Based on what we know so far, this lounge looks absolutely amazing, and is probably the best in the United States.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

Delta Air Lines has opened its exclusive Delta One Lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The new lounge is available to those flying in the airline's premium Delta One cabin.

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Airlines Airline 116

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 25, 2024

In October 2023, Lufthansa announced plans to launch yet another subsidiary, with the sole purpose of finding a loophole to pay employees less. The airline will be launching passenger operations this week, so I wanted to go over all the details, especially since there’s a major “catch” to flying with this airline… The basics of new Lufthansa City Airlines subsidiary Lufthansa City Airlines is Lufthansa’s newest subsidiary, and it’s beginning operations for flights as of June 26, 2024.

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Airlines Airline Jet Pilot 107

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

There are plenty of excellent airport lounges around the world. The lounge experience has grown and changed since the early days of business or first class lounges for ticketed passengers. Lounge access is now commonly offered as an elite status benefit, and there are many options for third-party lounges with membership schemes or pay-as-you-go entry.

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Airlines Airline 115

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 25, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Business ( Rates & Fees ) While I’ve written a detailed review of the Capital One Venture X Business , in this post I wanted to share 10 reasons that this business card should be in your wallet. While the $395 annual fee ( Rates & Fees ) might sound high at first, the perks and return on spending more than justify it, in my opinion.

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Airlines Airline 107

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

FedEx has downsized its mid-range fleet by permanently retiring 22 Boeing 757 aircraft. The decision was announced with the carriers fourth-quarter earnings, which was better than industry predictions. The carrier has been retiring older aircraft as it attempts to optimize its fleet, adjusting to the evolving air cargo demand after the pandemic.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

JUNE 25, 2024

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announced with pride today that its Douglas C-47 bearing the nose art “ That’s All, Brother ” has touched down safely at Presque Isle, Maine. The homeward journey across the Atlantic follows a European tour where it participated in commemorations of both the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

China's Ministry of State Security has issued a warning to air passengers to keep their window shades closed during takeoff and landing to maintain national security. This rule applies to roughly one-third of China's airports, which are used for both civil and military operations.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 25, 2024

Airlines charge all kinds of taxes and fees on tickets, some of which are government mandated, and others of which are carrier imposed. One of Europe’s largest airline groups will shortly be adding a new environmental surcharge to tickets, which is sure to be controversial. Details of Lufthansa’s new environmental ticket surcharge For tickets issued as of June 26, 2024, and for travel as of January 1, 2025, Lufthansa Group is adding a new environmental cost surcharge to tickets.

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Approach Airlines Airline 97

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

While Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has built a strong brand for itself within the aviation world in the past few decades, the carrier is also well known within the sporting world with its portfolio of partnerships with some of the best teams in the world across various sports, especially soccer!

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Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

JUNE 25, 2024

Wheels Up has confirmed today that it has laid off a number of pilots effective immediately. Different sources have estimated the number as between 11% and as high as 20%. The company issued a statement to Private Jet Card Comparisons, an online news source that specializes in shared ownership aviation companies and their pricing programs. The statement read, in part, “As a matter of policy, Wheels Up does not comment on personnel matters out of respect for the privacy of those involved.

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Pilot Jet Airlines Airline 103

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

South Korea's ambitious KF-21 Boramae is progressing at a lightning pace, and South Korea has now formally greenlit serial production (while the jet is still in testing and development). The contract covers the procurement of the first 20 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets for the Korean Air Force. The KF-21 fighter jet looks something similar to the profile of an F-35 fighter jet but is considered a 4.5th-generation fighter jet (at least the initial production models).

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Jet 111

Airline Geeks

JUNE 25, 2024

Air Asia X is reported to be introducing flights to the African continent from November, which will be its longest route.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

London Stansted Airport (STN), located 40 miles northeast of London, is the city's third-busiest airport and the UKs fourth-busiest overall. Despite its smaller size compared to Heathrow and Gatwick, Stansted serves over 160 destinations and acts as a hub for European low-cost carriers like Ryanair.

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Airlines Airline 105

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 25, 2024

Etihad Cargo is adding over 200 tonnes of cargo capacity for Europe with the launch of a new route to Madrid. Starting July 15, Etihad Cargo will operate two weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights between Abu Dhabi and the capital city of Spain. The twice-weekly freighter service means Etihad Cargo will increase the total number of flights to Spain to 25 per week.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 98

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

The narrowbody 757 family was a hit for Boeing, with the advent of ETOPS opening the design up to a wider range of operators and resulting in use on longer routes. The planemaker produced more than 1,000, of which the majority belonged to the -200 series. However, did you know that this variant had a rather less popular sub-variant? Known as the 757-200M, Nepal Airlines flew the only example.

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Airlines Airline 105

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 25, 2024

by Megan Lohden Three years post-pandemic the airline industry has fully recovered from the worst crisis in its history, according to the latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) analysis. In addition, IATA reported the sector is on its way to reaching a new record in revenue and scheduled flight numbers. The industry body’s latest data shows total traffic surpassed 2019 numbers in February of this year and has continued to grow ever since.

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Airlines Airline 98

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

The Gulfstream G800 will be the newest member of the company's line of ultra-long-haul business jets after it enters service this year. The 8,000-NM (14,800 km) range jet was unveiled to the public during the October 2021 NBAA conference. Gulfstream initially planned deliveries of the jet in 2023, which was later moved to "early 2024".

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Jet 105

AV Web

JUNE 25, 2024

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announced with pride today that its Douglas C-47 bearing the nose art “ That’s All, Brother ” has touched down safely at Presque Isle, Maine. The homeward journey across the Atlantic follows a European tour where it participated in commemorations of both the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

At midnight on Monday, June 24, over 1,350 employees of Bombardier went on strike. These employees were represented by the Unifor Local 112 and 673 unions. Bombardier and these unions were unable to reach an agreement by the strike deadline, which was 23:59 local time on Saturday, June 22.

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