Aerotime

JULY 10, 2024

Footage captured on a police vehicle’s dashcam appeared to show two regional jets almost collide midair in the United States (US). Video shot on July 8, 2024, showed a Delta Connection flight, operated by Endeavour Air, departing Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), New York, shortly after 11:50. An American Eagle flight, operated by PSA Airlines for American Airlines, arriving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), was due to arrive at SYR at 11:19 but departed late.

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Alaska Air

JULY 10, 2024

We're offering guests warm-weather escapes and a range of dream winter getaways, including our first-ever service to Vail, Colorado. The post Alaska Airlines expands winter travel options with 18 exciting new sun and ski routes appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Aerotime

JULY 10, 2024

An evangelical pastor is facing federal charges after allegedly hitting his wife in the head because she got upgraded to first class and he was not. Roger Allan Holmberg, 75, was on flight AS 275 from Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) with his wife on July 2, 2024. The couple were traveling to Alaska for “ministry-related” meetings, according to the criminal complaint seen by The Independent.

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

Several airlines, including US-based carriers such as JetBlue and United Airlines, have not received the slots they have requested at Dublin Airport (DUB) for the upcoming winter season, as an artificial passenger cap has constrained the airports capacity.

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Aerotime

JULY 10, 2024

Boeing’s latest orders and deliveries report paints a mixed picture as the planemaker goes through one of the most tumultuous periods in its history. On July 9, 2024, Boeing released data for the second quarter of 2024 for both commercial operations after rival Airbus published its just one day before. On a positive note, Boeing delivered the most commercial jets in June 2024 since its operations were heavily disrupted by the fallout in January when an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 lost a d

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

An American Airlines Boeing 737 had to reject its takeoff in Tampa, Florida, after it blew its tires. The incident was caught on camera on a YouTube channel, showing the damage to the tires as the plane came to a halt before fire trucks reached the scene.

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Aerotime

JULY 10, 2024

Virgin Galactic has completed the construction of the manufacturing facility where it will assemble the next generation of its Delta spaceships. Sections of the spaceship which are made in different locations throughout the United States will then be collected and put together at the new facility, located in Phoenix, Arizona. This two-hangar production facility will be fitted with all the necessary tools and equipment in Q4 2024 and, starting in Q1 2025, it will be able to assemble the first two

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Aerotime

JULY 10, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s startup international carrier Riyadh Air has formed a strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines to strengthen connectivity and harness future growth opportunities for both carriers. The agreement, signed on July 9, 2024, at a ceremony at Delta’s Word Headquarters in Atlanta, will see Delta become Riyadh Air’s partner in North America, offering customers access to hundreds of destinations in the United States.

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

On June 29th, a British Airways Boeing 777 aircraft bound for Hong Kong had to turn around due to a technical issue. The service takes more than 12 hours to complete, but the incident resulted in the aircraft flying for over 10 hours just to return to London.

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AV Web

JULY 10, 2024

Precision Support Services announced today (July 11) that Semper Fly Helicopters and the University of Oklahoma have selected the Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter for a new rotorcraft training program. The program is set to start this fall in cooperation with the Oklahoma School of Aviation. Marine veteran Brandi Rector, owner of Semper Fly Helicopters, said, “At Semper Fly, we believe that by investing in the best training aircraft, we’re investing in the future of our students and the aviation indu

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 10, 2024

While all we can do as of now is speculate, it looks like Southwest Airlines is planning on making a big announcement tomorrow. Southwest says “exciting things” coming Thursday Southwest Airlines took to Facebook today to share that we can anticipate an announcement at 9AM on Thursday, July 11, 2024. I’d assume that’s 9AM Central time, given that the airline is based in Dallas, but I guess we’ll see.

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams made history onboard the first crewed Starliner mission last month. However, their stay in space has gone on longer than anticipated due to helium leaks and thruster problems with Boeing's CST-100 Starliner, delaying their return journey by almost a month and counting. The two astronauts provided an update today from onboard the International Space Stations (ISS) and fielded questions from journalists.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 10, 2024

Alaska Airlines has just announced 18 new routes for this upcoming winter season, which the airline describes as offering service to “sun-soaked international destinations and winter wonderland retreats.” The destinations as such make sense, though the city pairs are in some cases a bit surprising… Details of Alaska Airlines’ new winter routes For this upcoming winter season, Alaska Airlines will be adding 18 new routes.

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

Oneworld carrier Alaska Airlines has revealed the latest batch of destinations in its Global Getaway promotion. For its second batch of quarterly destinations bookable on partner airlines at a deep discount, the carrier has included locations across four continents.

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Flight Training Central

JULY 10, 2024

Thunderstorms can cause considerable aircraft damage on the ground and in flight. Even airlines take extra precautions to divert around convective activity for the comfort of the passengers and the safety of the flight. In this week’s video tip, you’ll learn the three conditions necessary for the formation of a thunderstorm. A thorough understanding of how and when thunderstorms develop will allow you to plan your flight to avoid dangerous weather.

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

Embraers medium-size military transport jet, the C-390, is still something of a rare bird, with just eight aircraft in operation at the present time. But this is the worlds newest transport plane, and interest is high from nations all over the world.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 10, 2024

It goes without saying that tourism can be controversial, and is a double-edged sword for regions that are popular with visitors. While tourism can do a lot to support local economies, over time it can also take away from the way of life for locals, and change economics. Along those lines, some locals in Barcelona are expressing their displeasure with tourists in a pretty direct way, during the city’s busiest tourism period… Protestors target visitors in Barcelona Reader Jessica emailed to share

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

On May 17, 2024, a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle with the tail number #89-0487 (dubbed "Lucky") marked a remarkable milestone. It surpassed 15,000 flight hours while carrying out a combat sortie. Adding to the accomplishment, "Lucky" is the only F-15E in the US Air Force credited with an air-to-air kill. No F-15 Eagle has ever been shot down in combat.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 10, 2024

A pastor is facing up to one year in prison, after assaulting his wife because she received an upgrade to first class, while he didn’t. As it turns out, there was a pattern of abuse, but this upgrade incident is what made the wife finally come forward, and (hopefully) no longer tolerate his behavior… Alaska first class upgrade causes marital issues This incident happened on July 2, 2024, on Alaska Airlines flight AS275 from Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage (ANC).

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

Etihad Airways was established in 2003 and is one of the United Arab Emirates' two flag carriers. Etihad operates a fleet of 89 aircraft, including various Airbus and Boeing models. The airline flies to over 70 destinations across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

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Airline Geeks

JULY 10, 2024

Delta Air Lines and Saudi Arabian-based start-up carrier Riyadh Air have announced a broad new strategic partnership, the first of any U.S. carrier.

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

All three major airlines in the United States have exclusive lounge offerings for their premium passengers flying long-haul flights. For American Airlines, these are the Flagship Lounges, available at four hub airports: Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, and Dallas. Additionally, American has a Flagship Dining experience available in some of the flagship lounges.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 10, 2024

Earlier this year, we saw the Alaska Mileage Plan program overhauled , with all-new redemption rates for award travel. As part of this, Alaska Airlines introduced Global Getaways, a quarterly promotion offering discounted award travel, with savings of up to 50%. In some cases the discounts are on specific partner airlines, while in other cases the discounts are on certain routes or to certain destinations.

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

There are continually increasing ways to earn points or miles with airline loyalty programs. Earning from flying has long been the main focus of airline loyalty programs, but over the years, the offerings have increased significantly.

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Airline Geeks

JULY 10, 2024

Alaska Airlines is expanding its winter schedule with 18 new nonstop routes to various destinations across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

November 2023 marked a special milestone for Etihad Airways, as the airline celebrated 20 years since it commenced operations. Etihad was established as the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a royal decree issued by the late President, Sheikh Khalifa. Etihad Airways has grown to become a world-class airline and one of the Middle East Big Three.

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Airline Geeks

JULY 10, 2024

Citing aircraft delivery delays and normalizing attrition levels as reasons for the slowdown, airlines hired just over 3,600 pilots from January through June.

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

Looking for a bit of winter sun or a ski destination? Alaska Airlines is looking to fly you on one of its 18 new routes for the winter season. The oneworld Alliance carrier has revealed a range of new connections and three new destinations across its network, which are set to start later this year.

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Airline Geeks

JULY 10, 2024

Airlines are competing for additional slots to service flights at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washington, D.C.

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

The low incidence of airplane crashes in recent times indicates that the sector has put in place strict regulatory measures and uses sophisticated technologies that ensure safety. But why are there a few cases of airplane accidents today? What measures help maintain such high levels of safety?

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Thrust Flight

JULY 10, 2024

In this post I’m sharing some of the aviation podcasts I enjoy on my drive to the airport. Podcasts are a fantastic way to dive into the world of aviation. Like dynamic audiobooks, good podcast hosts weave their shows out of engaging conversations, humor, and interesting topics to keep you coming back for more. Tune […] The post 7 Aviation Podcasts Every Pilot Should Listen To appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

With long-haul flights, it is common to fly via another airport. Many airlines offer connecting flights through their home hub for some airlines, this is by far their dominant business. Such stopover flights are, of course, longer than direct flights. They may well be lower priced, though, and offer miles or status benefits that you could not otherwise access.

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AOPA

JULY 10, 2024

The thirty-eighth annual Sentimental Journey Fly-In to William T. Piper Memorial Airport in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, drew 200 aircraft and more than 2,000 attendees during a six-day celebration (June 18 to 23) at the birthplace of the venerable Piper J–3 Cub and its tube-and-fabric siblings.

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, McDonnell Aircraft developed its first business jet. The McDonnell 220 was unusual in that it had four pod engines that sat underneath a low wing. Only one of the aircraft was built, and it was marketed to civilian buyers prior to the company's merger with Douglas Aircraft to form McDonnell Douglas. It could be turned into a 10-seater luxury business jet or a practical 29-seater executive jet.

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AV Web

JULY 10, 2024

Combine an entrepreneurial Phoenix-area teenager with an FAR Part 107 drone operator’s license and the result is a lot of happy – and relieved – pet owners. The story, as reported by a local television affiliate, goes back two years to when Maxence Pastore thought he could use his recreational drone to help find a missing cat he saw on a posted flyer.

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Simple Flying

JULY 10, 2024

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has inked a deal to purchase another four Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for its air force. They will be modified to carry out air-to-air refueling and transport missions. While many air forces around the world have modest air-to-air refueling capabilities, the US Air Force tanker fleet is truly massive and is currently made up of four types of tankers.

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AOPA

JULY 10, 2024

Jim Inhofe, the former senator from Oklahoma known for his support of aviation, from advocating for airline employees and air traffic controllers to his legislation known as the Pilot’s Bill of Rights, died July 9. He was 89.

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