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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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

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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Airlines Airline 301

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

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 274

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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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 105

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 104

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

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

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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Airlines Airline 122

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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Airlines Airline Pilot 120

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

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

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

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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Airlines Airline 113

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

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

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

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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Airlines Airline 115

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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Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

Oftentimes, the perfect airplane isn’t perfect for any one particular reason but rather because it offers a compelling balance of qualities that makes it enjoyable … Read More "Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale:1966 Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee/Archer" The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale:1966 Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee/Archer appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Airplanes Pilot 86

Simple Flying

JULY 16, 2024

Air Canada is staring at a payout of more than $70 million in relation to a lawsuit filed by former workers. The carrier has been accused of violating federal law by closing its maintenance centers in Montreal, Winnipeg, and Mississauga about a decade ago due to the collapse of Aveos, its former maintenance contractor.

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Airlines Airline 116

Aviation News

JULY 16, 2024

– Carrier doubles 777 Freighter order book to 10 as it renews fleet with the industry’s most efficient and capable twin-engine freighter Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo.

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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

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 16, 2024

Aviation support and solutions provider Team JAS has achieved the ASA-100 Accreditation by the Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA). Josh Abelson, president of Team JAS, said: “This accreditation not only underscores the dedication of our team to maintaining the highest standards in the aviation industry but also reinforces our commitment to our customers. “They can trust that we will consistently deliver the highest quality products and services.” The accreditation process inv

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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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Professional Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

PRESS RELEASE Hawkers equipped with Honeywell SPZ-8000 avionics have a modernization path to upgrade obsolete displays with InSight. TUCSON, ARIZONA. Universal Avionics (UA) announced that the InSight Display System is available as a modification for Hawker 800 models equipped with Honeywell SPZ-8000 avionics. The FAA granted the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) amendment for the modification, completed by Southeast Aerospace (SEA).

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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

Professional Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

PRESS RELEASE Ryan Weeks President MDH MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) has promoted Ryan Weeks to president of MDH effective immediately. Weeks will assume responsibility for day-to-day operations of MDH. Brad Pedersen will continue to serve as chief executive officer working strategic initiatives with the Board of Directors. “MD Helicopters continues to be deeply committed to strengthening our support for our customers around the world, said Board Chairman, Ed Dolanski.

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Pilot 75

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

AV Web

JULY 16, 2024

United Airlines says it has apologized to a passenger and suspended the flight attendant at the bottom of the mess. The passenger said he tapped a flight attendant lightly on the arm to get his attention and the FA accused him of hitting him. It’s not clear what influence the fact that the passenger was NFL Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis had on that decision.

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Airlines Airline 96

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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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 16, 2024

PRESS RELEASE On Saturday, July 20 the Museum’s main parking lot will be a free family-friendly festival of today’s aviation activity at Boeing Field. The 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Airport Community Day aims to be an easy way to meet the King County International Airport – Boeing Field businesses, learn more about what they do and if there are job opportunities.

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Tail Airlines Airline 64

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

Aviation News

JULY 16, 2024

Airbus has taken another important industrial step towards serial production of the A321XLR long-haul aircraft.

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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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Airlines Airline 111