Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Emirates has reportedly postponed the launch of its inaugural Airbus A350 service due to aircraft delivery delays. This news comes as Airbus was forced to adjust its year-end aircraft delivery goals amid supply chain issues.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 29, 2024
PRESS RELEASE The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is proud to announce the triumphant return of the C-47 aircraft That’s All, Brother , to the United States. After an unforgettable journey to Europe to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift, this iconic airplane is on its way home. That’s All, Brother is no ordinary aircraft.
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Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Some American Airlines flights originating from its hub at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are reportedly departing without beverages to serve once airborne. The news comes as the US legacy carrier has allegedly dealt with staffing issues for months, creating significant stress on its catering team.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 29, 2024
For the next portion of my Allegris round the world journey , I flew Kuwait Airways’ Boeing 777-300ER first class on the 6hr5min flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Bangkok (BKK). Kuwait Airways actually markets this as “Royal Class,” which seems… aspirational. While I didn’t have particularly high expectations, I was very much looking forward to this flight, as it was one of the last first class products in the world that I hadn’t yet flown.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Breeze Airways is one of many startup airlines that began during the lull in flight operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline began operations three years ago and is one step closer to becoming an international carrier.
Gary's Flight Journal
JUNE 29, 2024
I know for many years it was an annual event but lately It's been hit or miss. Today was too beautiful a day not to fly, so we loaded up some gardening tools and headed north. We were at the airport early and headed out to runway two around 8am. I typically go through my emergency brief but with Mary on board decided to keep some of it with the inside voice, only because the thought hit me too late.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Air France stands out as one of the few remaining airlines that offer a first class experience onboard as the first class is becoming a dying breed. The French flag carrier's La Premire cabin is already considered to be one of the best in the skies as it is more than just a first class cabin.
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Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Renewing passports has become simpler for US citizens! If applicants meet the necessary requirements, they can renew their passports online by setting up a MyTravelGov account. With a few clicks, applicants can fill out their application online and pay the renewal fees. Embark on your next adventure with ease!
AV Web
JUNE 29, 2024
Universal Hydrogen, which was trying to develop workable systems to power aircraft with hydrogen, has folded after burning through about $100 million in investor capital. The Seattle Times is reporting the company sent a memo to shareholders on Thursday saying there was no way forward for the start-up. “We were unable to secure sufficient equity or debt financing to continue operations and similarly were unable to secure an actionable offer for a sale of the business or similar strategic exit tr
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Air Canada is gearing up to increase capacity through widebody operations in the US this fall and winter. The airline is planning to send the Airbus A330-300 to Las Vegas and Phoenix, while the Boeing 777-200LR will be deployed to Miami.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 29, 2024
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I just embarked on a quick trip to Europe. This isn’t exclusively a review trip, but I will have reviews of some points hotels that have been on my radar for some time, so stay tuned. On the points & travel front, this week Fiji Airways announced it would adopt AAdvantage as its loyalty program, Cathay Pacific revealed it would change terminals at JFK, United added cold brew to its drink lineup, rumors emerged about Qatar Airways investing in
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
With the busy summer travel season reaching its peak, both American and Portuguese airlines have increased the number of flights between their countries, as Portugal has become a top international travel destination for Americans in recent years, as per the European Travel Commission (ETC) data.
All Plane
JUNE 29, 2024
Electric Aviation magniX presented its own battery for aviation, which it calls “Samson300” (a hint a the 300 Wh/kg density that it offers). magniX The Aircraft Company has released yet another concept of its Pangea family of hybrid-electric aircraft, which it called SY50J. So far, so good, but it appears these concepts only exist on paper. READ. An interesting portrait of Helios Horizon , a startup experimenting with high altitude electric flight.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
An ANA Wings, which is a subsidiary of All Nippon Airways (ANA) , Boeing 737-800, suffered a loss of cabin pressure as it was operating a domestic flight in Japan. The aircraft was forced to declare an emergency before it landed at Nagoya, Japan.
All Plane
JUNE 29, 2024
The 2024 London edition of the Revolution.aero conference took place on June 18-19 at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington. The event gathered quite a few leaders and a broad cross-sectionof what has come to be known as the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry. If you follow this segment of the aviation industry regularly, you may have been exposed to a fair share of hype and triumphal press releases.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Aahh, the wonderful world of interservice rivalries. This article pits two all-American 4th Generation jet fighters against each other; one is a US Air Force asset, the other a US Navy and Marine Corps platform.
The Aviationist
JUNE 29, 2024
Chinese media said the recovered device was being used to detect Chinese submarines’ signals and counter them. A video recently appeared on Chinese social media shows China Coast Guard personnel recovering what appears to be [.] The post China ‘Captures’ Sonobuoy Dropped By U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon In South China Sea appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
The origin of United Airlines non-continental US operations came about several decades ago. In the late 1960s, then-Continental Airlines appropriately focused on routes outside its US network to further connect the world. The airline established Air Micronesia at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM), which eventually became Continental Micronesia a wholly-owned subsidiary of Continental.
The Aviationist
JUNE 29, 2024
For the first time, Italian Air Force and Navy fighters will also take part in regional exercises like Pitch Black and RIMPAC. The Italian deployment to the US for Exercise Red Flag Alaska 24-1 and [.] The post ‘Indo-Pacific Jump’: Italian Contingent Of F-35A, F-35B, AV-8B, Eurofighter Jets Deploy To Japan, Australia For Joint Drills appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, part of the Air France-KLM Group, has unveiled the names of its first four Airbus A321neo aircraft, which includes its first-ever A321neo. The delivery of the aircraft could come as soon as August 2024.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 29, 2024
For the next portion of my Allegris round the world journey , it was time to fly Kuwait Airways’ Boeing 777 first class from Kuwait City to Bangkok. This granted me access to the Kuwait Airways Elite Lounge, which is the carrier’s newest and most exclusive lounge to date, having opened in 2023. Ultimately the lounge was considerably nicer than the carrier’s other lounges, which isn’t saying a whole lot.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Developed from the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle for the Royal Saudi Air Force, the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II is the storied aircraft's latest all-weather multirole strike fighter version.
The Aviationist
JUNE 29, 2024
Experts point that the US ballistic missile nuclear submarines and stealth bombers have enough first or retaliatory strike potential. On Jun. 26, 2024, Russia showed its Yars ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) crews conducting drills. A [.] The post A Glimpse into Russian and US Policies on Yars and Sentinel ICBMs appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
The F/A-18 Super Hornet and the French Rafale are both excellent fighter jets. The Rafale is also one of the few fighter jets to come with a naval variant to operate off aircraft carriers. It is pointless to say which is "better" as that depends on the force in question's requirements, which variant of the fighter jets, what those aircraft are armed with, etc.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
The Korean People's Army Air Force (KPAF) of North Korea is the second-largest branch of the Korean People's Army with over 100,000 personnel and several hundred aircraft and helicopters. In 2024, the KPAF is estimated to possess nearly 600 combat aircraft, over 200 helicopters, and a range of transporter aircraft. The KPAF is responsible for defending North Korean airspace and preventing enemies from penetrating into its boundaries.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
While the Boeing 747 is now out of production and slowly approaching the end of its time, it has served as an integral part of many airline fleets for decades. While the passenger versions are increasingly rare to spot, the US big three have all operated them in the past. Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines operated several different variants of the 747 until its retirement from the fleet.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
The Dassault Falcon 2000 is a twin-engine, wide-body business jet produced by French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation. It's part of their Falcon business jet line. The Falcon 2000 was introduced in 1995 and production continues today.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Indian flag carrier, founded in 1946, is the second-largest airline in India by passengers carried behind Indigo Air. The airline operates scheduled flights to over 100 destinations worldwide using a fleet of nearly 150 aircraft. Data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company, shows the airlines largest international routes in terms of seats offered in July.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Mesa Airlines became the latest airline to reduce its pilot workforce after it emailed the affected pilots. The decision comes despite the airline's recent success, which included a quarterly net profit of $6.3 million.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Federal Air Marshals keep US aircraft safe in the skies, but just how likely are they onboard any given flight? They are not particularly common, according to the US Government Accountability Office. As you would expect, there are more US domestic flights that occur each day than are able to be covered by the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS).
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
The rich and diverse history of commercial aviation in the United States has seen numerous different airlines come and go over the years. One fairly short-lived carrier was Aeroamerica, which flew for less than a decade. Founded in 1973, it took the interesting approach of establishing a second hub thousands of miles from its Seattle base, namely in Berlin.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
While landing at an airport, have you ever noticed another aircraft landing simultaneously on a parallel runway? While it is common to spot other aircraft taking off or landing on other runways, parallel takeoffs and landings are not very common.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Today, we will look at Houston, Texas-headquartered Avelo Airlines routes in June 2024 that exceed more than 1,100 miles and see what competition Avelo Airlines has from other airlines on those routes. Unlike larger airlines in the United States, Avelo Airlines focuses on point-to-point flights to underserved destinations.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
MileagePlus is the loyalty program of United Airlines. As with all loyalty programs, continued flying (and other activities) will bring elite status. This offers increasing benefits when flying with United Airlines. As United is a member of Star Alliance, elite status also grants an equivalent status with the alliance, giving benefits when traveling with any of the 26 member airlines.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), as the state of design of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine, has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) for the engine, which is one of the two options for the Boeing 787 family aircraft.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
In the late 1960s, the usage of jet aircraft for commercial aviation was increasing substantially, but there was a growing concern about crowded airports and increased noise pollution. These concerns were particularly acute in Britain, which led to increased interest in the potential use of vertical and/or short take-off and landing ( V/STOL ) aircraft for regional flights.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
With the 4th of July being an important time in their calendar, people across America are all set to travel during the holidays, the airports across the country are preparing to handle the increased passenger numbers and travel demand during this period.
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