Aerotime

JULY 16, 2024

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo segment of the Dubai flag carrier, has placed a $1 billion order for an extra five Boeing 777 Freighters with delivery expected between 2025 and 2026. Emirates said in a statement on July 16, 2024, that the new order comes off the back of strong growth so far during financial year. The new Boeing 777 Freighters will see the airline’s available main deck cargo capacity increase by 30%. “Demand for our world-class product and services is growing exponentia

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Cargo Airplanes Jet Airline 293

One Mile at a Time

JULY 16, 2024

A bizarre tragedy just happened at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, though as of now there are more questions than answers… What we know about the Grand Hyatt Bangkok tragedy At around 5:30PM local time today (Tuesday, July 16, 2024), staff at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok called the police to report that six people had been found dead in a suite at the hotel.

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Aerotime

JULY 16, 2024

Boeing is finally enjoying some positive news after aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) expanded its order for 737 MAX jets. The two companies announced on July 15, 2024, that ACG, a subsidiary of Tokyo Century Group, had finalized an order for 16 Boeing 737 MAX 8s and 19 737 MAX 10s. ACG is now committed to 82 737 MAX jets after the firm secured a further seven 737-8s and six 737-10s in September 2023 , which at the time boosted its order for the single-aisle variant to 47 aircraft.

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Cargo Airplanes Jet Airlines 277

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

Some passengers believe that the best thing to do when the aircraft touches down is to leap out of their seats and immediately begin scrambling to get their bags from the overhead lockers. Rapidly, the aisle becomes a mass of sweaty, seething bodies, crammed together, all risking concussion from others desperately trying to extract suitcases from the bins.

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Aerotime

JULY 16, 2024

A Eurowings flight bound for Manchester International Airport (MAN) was forced to perform an emergency landing at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) due to an “undefined odor” in the cabin. The aircraft, an Airbus A319 operating as flight EW8470 departed BER airport at around 08:00 local time on July 15, 2024. It climbed to 10,000 feet, then returned to make a safe landing back at Berlin at 08:26.

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Airline Airlines 265

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

Emirates SkyCargo has placed a firm order for up to five Boeing 777 Freighters ahead of the Farnborough Air Show next week. The order marks another milestone in the airline's long-term strategy, bolstering its main deck cargo capacity and bringing its total order book to 315 widebody aircraft.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 126

Aerotime

JULY 16, 2024

A pilot instructor and his student sustained minor injuries after a crash in northern Michigan on July 14, 2024, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office reports. The accident happened a little after 15:00 local time in Rose Lake Township, Osceola County, Michigan, about 19 kilometers (12 miles) northeast of Reed City. On July 15, 2024, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office reported the accident on Facebook , claiming that single-engine Cessna 180J Skywagon was piloted by a 57-year-old male pilot instructo

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Pilot 252

Aerotime

JULY 16, 2024

Etihad Airways announced its codeshare agreement with Batik Air Malaysia to expand its route network and boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. Under the agreement, Etihad’s customers can access eight domestic and international locations via Batik Air Malaysia’s hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), along with the combined services and networks of both carriers on a single ticket.

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Airlines Airline 238

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

The Detroit Tigers are one of the most storied franchises in Major League Baseball (MLB). The team, based in Detroit, Michigan , was first established in 1894. It was officially brought to the MLB in 1901, and it was one of the eight teams named a founding team in the American League (AL).

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Jet 122

Aerotime

JULY 16, 2024

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) has placed additional orders for Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRAD), a technology that prevents bird strike incidents. This was announced by Genasys, a California-based company that provides protective communications systems and solutions, on July 11, 2024. New LRAD systems order from Singapore Changi Airport! [link] With bird strikes cause an estimated $1.2 billion in damages annually.

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Runway Jet 225

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

United Airlines is in hot water after a dispute involving National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famer Terrell Davis and a flight attendant occurred on a flight from Denver to Orange County, California, over the weekend. Davis, who was traveling with his wife and three children, says a flight attendant yelled at him after requesting a cup of ice.

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Airline Airlines 122

One Mile at a Time

JULY 16, 2024

It’s not uncommon to see passengers misbehaving on flights, and for law enforcement to be called. However, in this case it seems that a crew member may have taken matters way too far. Terrell Davis has incident on United flight Former NFL star Terrell Davis (who played for the Denver Broncos until 2001) took to Instagram to share an event that unfolded on Saturday, July 13, 2024, while he was traveling on United Airlines from Denver (DEN) to Orange County (SNA). 51-year-old Davis was traveling w

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Airline Airlines Approach Pilot 114

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

Israel's new presidential aircraft - a Boeing 767 dubbed the 'Wing of Zion' - has embarked on its first official flight. The plane flew to the US on Tuesday and will return to Israel before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus state visit.

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Jet 119

One Mile at a Time

JULY 16, 2024

In early 2021, plans were announced for a new Amex Centurion Lounge at Washington National Airport (DCA). While the lounge was initially supposed to open in late 2022, there were construction delays, as is common for just about any airport project. There’s now an exciting update, as the lounge will be opening its doors as of tomorrow! Basics of the Amex Centurion Lounge DCA The American Express Centurion Lounge Washington will be opening on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

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Ceiling Airline Airlines 107

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

The infamous Airbus A380 is a feat of engineering and the only fully double-decker widebody aircraft. It can carry up to 853 passengers, making it the world's largest passenger aircraft. It has been taking to the skies since 2007. Its sheer size and power have presented unique challenges for both pilots and those working and guiding the aircraft on the ground.

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Pilot 119

One Mile at a Time

JULY 16, 2024

In the past couple of years, we’ve seen pilots at most major US airlines get lucrative new contracts. We’re now seeing flight attendants trying to get their fair share of wage increases, even though industry economics have worsened a bit. Along those lines, United Airlines’ flight attendant union leadership has just voted to authorize a strike vote.

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Airline Airlines Pilot 95

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

If youve ever flown with Dutch airline KLM or spotted one of their aircraft at their hub at Amsterdam Schiphol, youll notice something a little different about some of their aircraft. Some of their fleets livery have the words KLM Asia painted across the side. But why is this?

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Airlines Airline 119

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 16, 2024

On Monday, July 15th, the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B+ Harrier II made its final landing after a ferry flight from the nearby Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point in North Carolina. The renowned “Jump Jet” will join the expanding collection of aircraft on display at the Hickory Aviation Museum. BuNo 164560 was delivered to the Marine Corps in May 1994, serving with several squadrons and concluding its career with the VMA-223 Bulldogs based at Cherry Point.

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Ferry Flight Hangar Jet 96

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

You might think the worlds largest passenger plane, the A380, needs all the help it can get to come to a stop after landing. With that assumption, youd think the A380 would have reverse thrusters on all four of its engines.

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Thrust 119

Airline Geeks

JULY 16, 2024

The airline is adding a batch of new routes, including service to an airport that has never seen scheduled flights before by a U.S. carrier.

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Airlines Airline 117

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

Jimmy Buffett is one of the most well-known musicians of all time. Born in Mississippi in December 1946, Buffett was responsible for his tropical rock-sounding music. He also portrayed his lifestyle as "island escapism" and focused his music on promoting enjoying the good things in life. Because of his relatable and fun-loving music, Buffett rose to fame with over 30 albums, nine of which are certified as platinum records, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.

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Jet 119

One Mile at a Time

JULY 16, 2024

I’m often asked about the limits of “extending” hotel elite status to friends and family. This question most commonly comes in one of two forms: If you make a booking for a family member or friend, is there a way they can receive your elite benefits? If you make a booking for a family member or friend, is there a way that you can earn the elite qualifying nights from their stay?

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Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

The UKs Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has confirmed that it has begun an investigation into a high-speed and high nose-down pitch attitude occurrence during a go-around. The incident involves a Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 16, 2024

By Stephen Chapis A story about the Lockheed L-1649 Starliner, which once flew with TWA, cannot be told without briefly relating the story of the building where she resides: the TWA Hotel, which was once the Trans World Flight Center. World-renowned Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, who also designed the St. Louis Arch, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Chapel, and the General Motors Technical Center, among others began design work on the center in 1956.

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Cockpit Airplanes Airline Airlines 95

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

Flying Blue is one of the largest airline frequent flier programs in Europe, with more than 20 million members. Founded in 2005, Flying Blue brought Air France and KLM together under the same frequent flier program one year after the Air France-KLM Group was created. Today, three airlines are part of the program, including KLM subsidiary Transavia.

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Airlines Airline 116

One Mile at a Time

JULY 16, 2024

Link: Apply for the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card with 75K bonus miles plus a $250 travel credit The popular Capital One Venture Card has just introduced a new limited time welcome offer, which is incredibly lucrative. Let’s go over all the details. Capital One Venture Card offering improved bonus The Capital One Venture Card is now offering a two-part welcome bonus: Earn 75,000 Capital One miles after spending $4,000 within the first three months; personally I value Capital One mi

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Airline Airlines 82

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

In June, Air France announced it would return to Kilimanjaro, having last served the Tanzanian destination in 1996. The three-weekly Airbus A350-900 operation will begin in November and operate triangularly with Zanzibar.

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Airline Economics

JULY 16, 2024

Emirates SkyCargo has placed an order for five additional 777 freighters. The new purchase takes Emirates’ order book to 245 Boeing widebody airplanes, including 10 777 Freighters. Emirates’ freighter fleet now totals 17 airplanes – including 777 freighters, 777 converted freighters and 747 freighters.

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Cargo Airplanes 92

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic was undoubtedly one of the biggest blows to the aviation industry in history. The year 2020 understandably saw massive flight disruption as world travel practically came to a halt. However, the industry continued to struggle for a few more years as a staff shortage worldwide impacted the airlines ability to scale.

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Airlines Airline 116

Aviation News

JULY 16, 2024

Lockheed Martin today announced it would continue its legacy of delivering economic value to Thailand through a robust industrial participation proposal – also known as.

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Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

Born on September 24, 1920, in Superior, Wisconsin, "where sail meets rail" on the westernmost tip of the Great Lake, Richard Ira Bong took an interest in airplanes at an early age. Mail planes soaring over the family farm en route to Calvin Coolidge's 1928 "summer White House," located in the northwest corner of Wisconsin, captured Bong's youthful sense of awe and wonder, foreshadowing a destiny even he couldn't have imagined at the time.

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Airplanes 116

Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

Becoming a private pilot is a challenging process and a big accomplishment. Student pilots go through many hours of flight and ground training to become … Read More "What Are the 10 Hardest FAA Private Pilot Written Exam Questions?" The post What Are the 10 Hardest FAA Private Pilot Written Exam Questions? appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Pilot 87

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

This Saturday, July 20, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic Concorde aircraft that landed at Royal Air Force Leuchars (RAF Leuchars), transporting American golfers to Fife to compete in the Open at St Andrews. RAF Leuchars, which holds IATA code ADX, is located on the east coast of Scotland and, throughout the Cold War, was the station for many of the RAF fighter aircraft that patrolled northern UK airspace.

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Airline Geeks

JULY 16, 2024

EgyptAir has officially commenced its biweekly flights from Cairo to Djibouti and Mogadishu, starting on Friday, July 12, 2024.

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Airline Airlines 112

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

Dubai's second carrier, flydubai, today announced its aim to hire over 130 pilots by the end of this year and expects seven new aircraft to join its fleet in the next five months. This will allow the airline to expand its network and operations and continue its growth trajectory.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 111

Airline Geeks

JULY 16, 2024

Virgin Atlantic announced that it will be suspending its flights between London Heathrow and Shanghai from Oct. 26, 2024.

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Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

Travelers across France and The Netherlands have a new way to earn frequent flyer miles. Rideshare app Uber has announced a new multi-year partnership with Flying Blue , the loyalty program of Air France-KLM Group, to allow Flying Blue members to earn Miles when using Uber, effective immediately.

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Airline Airlines 111