Aerotime
JUNE 27, 2024
Boeing has been given the green light to resume deliveries of 777 freighters and 787 Dreamliners to China after deliveries were halted by the aviation regulator, according to Reuters. Delivery of new Boeing aircraft was stopped in May 2024, for the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to conduct a review of batteries used in the 25-hour cockpit voice recorder.
Cranky Flier
JUNE 27, 2024
When the FAA was reauthorized by Congress last month , a provision was included to allow for five new daily roundtrips at Washington/National (DCA) airport. These aren’t just any old trips either; these are good for flights beyond the 1,250 mile perimeter that governs most operations at DCA. There had been a great deal of confusion around who might or might not qualify, but now we know.
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Aerotime
JUNE 27, 2024
Eviation is one of the pioneering startups in the field of electric aviation. Founded in 2015 when electric aviation was an extremely small market niche that barely received any attention, Eviation has been diligently working on the development of a sleek, all-electric aircraft that it calls “Alice”. Almost a decade later, in which the company saw several management changes and concept design iterations, Eviation is getting closer its goal of launching a nine-seater battery-powered aircraft.
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
Alaska Airlines has filed an application to begin a codeshare agreement with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines. The two airlines currently have a partnership whereupon members of Alaska Airlines loyalty program, Mileage Plan, can earn and redeem miles on the Taiwanese carriers flights from the United States to Taiwan.
Aerotime
JUNE 27, 2024
Qantas and Jetstar have announced that the two carriers will commence direct flights to Vanuatu from September 2024. Starting on September 10, 2024, Qantas will fly three times a week between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, with the ability to increase to five per week based on demand. From December 12, 2024, Jetstar will offer up to four weekly flights between Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and VLI.
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has carried out a rare Antarctica mid-winter medical evacuation using a C-130H Hercules. Antarctic missions are challenging at best, but flying there at night in the depth of winter is something air forces try to avoid. New Zealand has five C-130H Hercules aircraft operated by No. 40 Squadron.
Aerotime
JUNE 27, 2024
The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has castigated Boeing after discovering officials disclosed non-public information regarding the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 plug door investigation to members of the media. According to a statement by the NTSB on June 27, 2024, Boeing “blatantly violated” investigative regulations and an agreement signed by the planemaker not to share information privy to the probe or speculate about causes of the 737-9 door plug blowout on January 5, 2024.
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Aerotime
JUNE 27, 2024
Qatar Airways is reportedly in talks to acquire as much as a 20% stake in Virgin Australia, according to Australia’s Financial Review. The move for Australia’s second largest airline could be announced in early July 2024, according to the report, which quoted anonymous sources within the airline. The report also claimed that the sale of an equity stake in Virgin Australia to Singapore Airlines had been considered at some point, but then ruled out.
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain Thats All, Brother recently made a triumphant return to Europe to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the victorious Allied invasion that started the liberation of mainland Europe from Nazi Germanys grasp. Thats All Brother has a fantastic restoration story to get to this point.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 27, 2024
PRESS RELEASE The daily lineups for the popular afternoon and evening airshows are set for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, the annual fly-in convention for the Experimental Aircraft Association. The 71st edition of the event is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “‘Oshkosh’ is a word that for aviators means the best of the best, and that includes the air show performers who fly here,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinate
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
United Airlines has blasted the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and JetBlue after it lost an essential air service (EAS) contract for subsidized flights from Presque Isle Northern Maine Airport (PQI). The airline alleged that the DOT made at least three errors when giving its first-ever EAS contract to JetBlue.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 27, 2024
Buying miles & points strategically can be a good value , especially for first and business class travel. Going back a few years, American AAdvantage used to consistently have different promotions on purchased miles each month. However, in early 2022, American increased the cost to purchase miles , and seemingly gave up on selling miles , as the program has pretty consistently had the same 35% off promotion on buying miles since then, with limited exceptions.
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
Saipan International Airport is the main airport of the Northern Mariana Islands near Guam. The only major airline serving Saipan is United Airlines (which recently expanded its presence there by offering flights to Tokyo). Saipan is famous for its stunning beaches and excellent diving opportunities and is apparently particularly popular with Koreans and Japanese as a tourist destination.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 27, 2024
Earlier this year, Etihad Guest revealed the details of some major program updates. Some changes kicked in immediately, while most changes were promised for June 2024. A majority of the program changes have gone live as of today, so I wanted to take a look at all the latest. These updates are a mixed bag, both when it comes to elite status and redeeming miles.
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
Europe-based Airbus and US-based Boeing are the two largest aircraft manufacturers. Competition between the two is eminent through their products, both in the commercial and freighter airplane markets. While most of their commercial aircraft designs look similar to the outside eye, certain operational features differentiate the two manufacturers. For example, one features a side stick controller in the cockpit, while the other has a yoke.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 27, 2024
This is fascinating. We know that Fiji Airways will be joining the oneworld alliance soon, as a full member. That’s not all — it has now been announced that Fiji Airways will actually adopt American AAdvantage as its loyalty program, as flagged by Ramsey Qubein. Fiji Airways will use American’s loyalty program Fiji Airways has announced that it will use the American AAdvantage loyalty program as of some point in 2025.
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
TAP Air Portugal will return to the Amazonian city of Manaus after serving it until 2016. While it previously deployed the A330-200 non-stop, the A321LR will be used on a one-stop basis. When it begins in November, it will be the world's second-longest A321-operated route when one-stop and non-stop services are considered. The development comes soon after TAP announced the start of Lisbon-Florianpolis flights.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 27, 2024
For years, there have been rumors of JetBlue possibly opening airport lounges, since that has obviously been a weak point of the JetBlue premium experience. Earlier this year, there were claims that JetBlue might be close to announcing something. Unfortunately that no longer seems to be the case, though… JetBlue’s rumored Mosaic Clubs in Boston & New York In March 2024, Enilria reported on rumors that JetBlue had started to tell some employees that the airline planned to open lounges in Bost
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
Airports take up a lot of real estate and were often built right next to the city almost 100 years ago. Over the years, cities have grown and enclosed the airport, limiting the expansion of the airport. Eventually, a new, larger airport will be built outside of the city, and the old airport will be abandoned. This can free up a huge amount of real estate that can then be transformed into a city park.
AV Web
JUNE 27, 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a statement this morning sanctioning Boeing for “blatantly” violating investigative regulations it agreed to as a party in the probe of the door-plug blowout in Portland, Oregon. The NTSB cited a Boeing media briefing on June 25 in which the manufacturer “provided non-public investigative information to the news media that NTSB had not verified or authorized for release.
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
Lufthansa Group is the second largest airline in Europe, having served 123 million passengers in 2023, second only to its low-cost competitor Ryanair, as per CAPA data. As the German flag carrier, Lufthansa operates numerous subsidiaries that manage both regional and international routes.
Flexair
JUNE 27, 2024
Air density is a critical factor that all pilots need to understand and manage effectively. The density of air impacts various aspects of aircraft performance, from takeoff roll and climb rate to fuel efficiency and overall safety. With the right tools and knowledge, such as an air density calculator, pilots can make precise calculations to ensure optimal flight conditions.
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
Brazilian planemaker Embraer has delivered the second KC-390 Millennium to the Portuguese Air Force (FAP). Portugal's first KC-390 multi-mission aircraft entered service in October.
World Airline News
JUNE 27, 2024
JetBlue Airways has announced it intends to apply with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for slot exemptions to operate a second daily low fare nonstop flight between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The recently enacted Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 authorizes slot exemptions for five additional roundtrip flights at DCA beyond the airport’s 1,250-mile perimeter.
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
Muse Aeroscopia is an aerospace museum located near Airbus headquarters in northwestern Toulouse, France. Toulouse, often referred to as the world capital of aeronautics, boasts a rich aviation history dating back to the late 1800s, when a local engineer, Clment Ader, invented what some believe to be the first true airplane per Toulouse Tourisme.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 27, 2024
Air Seychelles announced a partnership with Zurich-based ExecuJet to provide exclusive VIP fixed-base operator (FBO) services.
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
German carrier Lufthansa has an expansive network serving destinations around the globe. The airline operates a fleet of narrowbodies and widebodies, but specifically utilizes larger aircraft on long-haul routes. Many of those longer routes journey to the US, nonstop from its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. Although Lufthansa has scheduled service to more than 15 US destinations, not all routes have daily frequencies.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 27, 2024
New York’s Hudson Valley often feels like it was created with family road trips in mind. When I was a kid, we spent a lot … Read More "Packing Up for Poughkeepsie" The post Packing Up for Poughkeepsie appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
The legendary F-4 Phantom II's days are finally coming to a close, and soon, only Turkey and Iran will operate them. The F-4 Phantom is generally regarded as one of its era's best supersonic fighter jets. When the F-4 Phantom was produced, the idea was a fighter jet could run, but it couldn't hide and had a max speed of Mach 2.23. Today, fighter jets like the stealthy F-35 are slower (Mach 1.6) and built with the idea that a fighter jet can't run but can hide.
Alaska Air
JUNE 27, 2024
Together, we're creating an airline people love by making a positive impact and fostering a world where everyone can love, live, and fly with pride. As proud sponsors of numerous Pride Parades nationwide, read on to discover locations, what Pride means to our employees, and their favorite celebrations. The post What Pride Month means to Alaska Airlines employees appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
easyJet will fly to the City of Derry for the first time in November. It will become the low-cost carrier's 22nd UK destination and the third in Northern Ireland. No other airline will serve the trio. It will have two routes to Derry without Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding. Will it do better on the routes than those carriers before it? Time will tell.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 27, 2024
Scandinavian Airlines. one of the largest airlines in the Scandinavian region, has expanded once again, and this time to a key hub for its future endeavors.
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
The idea of eliminating the human element in war has existed for decades, but it was successfully implemented with the advent of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). One of the most famous models is also one of the best: the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 27, 2024
The CRJ-200 is again appearing on some Delta-marketed SkyWest regional flights from Detroit and Salt Lake City this summer.
Simple Flying
JUNE 27, 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has sanctioned Boeing for disclosing non-public information to the media on June 25, 2024. According to the government agency, the aircraft manufacturer will no longer have access to investigative information despite retaining its party status.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 27, 2024
Fiji Airways and American Airlines' AAdvantage program unveil a new partnership, expanding travel options and benefits for members.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 27, 2024
JetBlue is known for its excellent Mint business class product. On the carrier’s new Airbus A321neos and A321LRs, the airline has a business class product with direct aisle access from every seat, plus privacy doors. Well, at least that has been the case up until now. Soon the airline will be locking the doors at individual seats on some jets, in order to save money… JetBlue A321neo Mint doors will be locked Airlines are heavily regulated when it comes to safety.
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