Aerotime
JULY 19, 2024
35 years ago this week, the crew operating a routine transcontinental US passenger service faced a dramatic, unprecedented situation. A violent and destructive engine failure on the aircraft, one of United Airlines ’ McDonnell Douglas DC-10s, caused the loss of all standard flight controls through the fracture of all three hydraulic syst ems on the aircraft.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
Many carriers were brought to their knees yesterday due to a software outage at technology company Microsoft. Some of the world's largest carriers have canceled flights, planes grounded, and are reverting to old-school techniques to check-in and board aircraft. However, the world's largest low-cost carrier, Southwest , has been able to power through due to an operating system that is 32 years old.
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Aerotime
JULY 19, 2024
A new upgraded Trent XWB-84 engine is set to be certified later this year before entering service from 2025 to power Airbus A350-900s, according to Rolls-Royce. Details about the new development, and news of further engine upgrades, were revealed during a press briefing at Rolls-Royce’s London headquarters last week, with AeroTime in attendance. The Group Director of Engineering, Technology & Safety, Simon Burr, said that Rolls-Royce had been pursuing an improvement in fuel performance curre
Alaska Air
JULY 19, 2024
Last week, through our Maui CARE Flight program, we were able to offer hope and mental health breaks for families affected by the Maui Wildfire. In partnership with Hawai‘i leaders, we’ll donate up to 180 roundtrip tickets monthly from August 2024 to December 2025, building on last year's donation of 32 million CARE Miles that helped over 650 residents begin rebuilding their lives.
Aerotime
JULY 19, 2024
The Airbus A321XLR is now ready to enter service, with the long-range single-aisle jet having been awarded Type Certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Airbus A321XLR , a long-distance variant of the A321neo, was first brought to the world’s attention at the Paris Air Show in 2019. It has been regarded as a gamechanger for single-aisle aircraft.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
As Simple Flying reported last month, the European Unions new scheme concerning non-CO2 emissions tracking will look to exempt long-haul flights. The framework has been the source of much controversy over the previous few months, with some airlines inevitably being more impacted than others.
Aerotime
JULY 19, 2024
On July 5, 2024, an US Army aeromedical unit rescued an adult civilian after he fell from a Yukon River cabin roof in a completely remote location, far away from any road. The army has announced that the aeromedical evacuation unit, known as Arctic Dustoff, received an emergency call at 6:05 local time and took off from Ladd Field to Fort Wainwright at 7:30 local time.
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Aerotime
JULY 19, 2024
As an official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games which kick off on July 26, 2024, Air France has announced the roll-out of its latest Airbus A350-900, named ‘Paris’ in honor of the French capital city. Not only does the aircraft carry its new name on either side of the forward fuselage in navy blue, but the plane also features the official logos of both the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the front of its fuselage.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 19, 2024
For a long time now, American Airlines management and the union representing flight attendants have been in contentious negotiations over a new contract. There’s now a significant update… American flight attendants reach tentative contract agreement The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) has today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with American management over a new contract, after a week of bargaining.
Aerotime
JULY 19, 2024
Companies and services around the world are reporting system outages, with airlines and airports also falling victim to the global crisis. Problems appear to have begun on July 18, 2024, in the United States (US), with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) placing a ground stop on low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines flights. In the midst of the problems, the airline said: “Our systems are currently impacted by a Microsoft outage, which is also affecting other companies.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
With airlines emerging from the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in capacity lately, anticipating huge demand from passengers. And while travelers have come out in huge numbers, carriers have also faced surplus capacity at times.
Aerotime
JULY 19, 2024
Online food delivery firm DoorDash, in association with drone manufacturers Wing, has launched drone delivery system to dozens of eastern suburbs in Melbourne, Australia. A population of 250,000 people, who live near Eastland Shopping Centre in Ringwood, will be able to get meals and small packages delivered directly to their homes using these lightweight, fast and more environmentally friendly drones.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
What initially looked like an issue plaguing US airlines is now being reported globally and across industries. Airports and airlines in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and India, among others, are reportedly facing service disruption.
Aerotime
JULY 19, 2024
Without ceremony, Korean Air has unveiled the brand-new Business Class seat design for its Boeing 787-10 aircraft, named ‘Prestige Suites 2.0’. The airline had updated its website with details and rendered images of the new Business Class product. However, it did not mention when the seats will be actually available for booking or on which routes it is tol be used.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
Mark Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur, investor, and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, is well-known for his luxurious lifestyle and impressive collection of private jets. Cuban's travel preferences highlight his penchant for comfort, speed, and style.
Aerotime
JULY 19, 2024
United Airlines has posted a strong set of results for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), which demonstrate that the carrier is capitalizing on the strongest parts of its operation to boost its bottom line. In 2Q24, the airline carried 44.3 million passengers, generating a total operating revenue of $15 billion, a pre-tax income of $1.74 billion, and a net income of $1.32 billion.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
We all have our least favorite airports, which we try to avoid at all costs because of the size, congestion, or chance of delays. Conversely, most of us also have our favorite airports. It might be purely because of the destination, or maybe it's the airport amenities or above-average efficiency. But for a surprisingly large number of us, our favorite airports are dictated by their surroundings and, precisely, the views out the window as we fly into them.
Aerotime
JULY 19, 2024
Ryanair has announced that the Expedia Travel Group has become the latest online booking platform to join its growing list of approved online travel agencies (OTA), allowing customers to book flights with the low-cost carrier directly. Once, such carriers were eager to handle all bookings through their own websites, but throughout 2024 the Irish-based airline group has been developing a list of travel partners to act as authorized agents to sell flights on its behalf.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
As more and more of Air Indias crews become familiar with its new flagship type, the airline is deploying the A350 further and further away. Indeed, Air India is set to deploy its A350 aircraft on its services to London from Delhi. This service change will come into effect starting September 2024, and will include not only the airlines newest widebody aircraft but also upgraded interior cabins.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 19, 2024
By Adam Estes Among the 12,000+ Vought F4U Corsairs produced over its eleven-year production run, it is not surprising that the first variant, the F4U-1, is the rarest and most venerable variant. Of the 700+ examples of the “Birdcage Corsair” just four have survived to the present day. One such early aircraft, Bureau Number (BuNo) 02465, is currently nearing the end of a 14-year restoration at the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) in Pensacola, Florida.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
Almost all airlines have a place they call home - the main hub, where they station crew and have their maintenance base. The United States is home to the world's largest single airline hub, but also to more nomadic low-cost point-to-point models of operation.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 19, 2024
JetBlue has just revealed that it expects it will need significantly fewer flight attendants for this upcoming winter, as flagged by @xJonNYC. The airline is now offering flight attendants unpaid leave, and is warning that those who stick around may get reduced hours. JetBlue reducing flying schedule for winter JetBlue has just had a meeting with TWU Local 579, the union representing roughly 7,000 JetBlue flight attendants.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
The Embraer EMB Super Turano (A-29) is a multi-mission aircraft designed and developed by the Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. The A-29 is known for its flexibility and maneuverability across the spectrum of missions, including attack, reconnaissance, and training.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 19, 2024
The airline industry is having a rough several hours, due to a major Microsoft IT outage… Airlines around the globe ground flights due to IT issues Over the past several hours (early Friday morning US time), we’ve seen some major global IT outages. First we saw Microsoft have a major outage impacting Microsoft’s Azure services and Microsoft 365 suite of apps in some regions, and then we’ve seen a CrowdStrike software update that caused additional issues.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
Millions of passengers bring various types of fresh food into airports worldwide daily. They must declare these goods at customs to ensure they are within the country's standards and do not bring in bacteria or items that could affect the local ecosystem or introduce pathogens.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 19, 2024
When you stay at a hotel, do you place your belongings and valuables in the in-room safe, or do you not bother using it? I’m curious to hear the varying approaches that people take. I’ll share my take below, as I’m starting to realize that I might just be in the minority… Using a hotel safe is no doubt a best practice Just objectively speaking, placing your valuables in the in-room safe at a hotel is a best practice, and it has several benefits.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
The United States Air Force (USAF) C-21A is a utility transport aircraft based on the Learjet Model 35A. Designed and manufactured by Learjet in the 1970s, the USAF acquired its first C-21A (modified Learjet 35) in 1984. The agency has been using its twin-engine jet fleet on various missions for four decades. This article notes some fast facts about the USAF C-21A aircraft.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 19, 2024
By Tom Pawlesh The National Warplane Museum (NWM) held its annual “Greatest Show on Turf” airshow on July 13 and 14, 2024 in Geneseo, New York. Although this show has a small-town feel, there are always a large number of warbirds in attendance. This is an “open” airshow, meaning the spectators can walk along the flight line see the aircraft up close, and talk with the pilots.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
The highly anticipated Automated People Mover (APM) train at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) finally has a completion date set in stone. The airports owner and operator, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), said on Thursday that the train will commence operations in January 2026.
Airline Geeks
JULY 19, 2024
As of 8 a.m. ET, there were nearly 2,700 cancelled flights globally, according to data from aviation analytics company Cirium.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
London City Airport is the smallest, but most centrally located, of Londons airports. With its size and location, it has several restrictions on aircraft that can use it. Nothing larger than an Airbus A318 lands there, but there are plenty of smaller aircraft that can operate, as this video explores.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 19, 2024
A longtime OMAAT reader posed an interesting question about traveling with a passport: I’m about to travel outside of the US and usually when I do, I always carry around my passport with me everywhere I go. As someone who frequently travels outside of the United States, I’m curious if you always have your passport on you or if you are comfortable leaving it at a hotel/Airbnb?
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
Delta SkyMiles is one of the world's most popular and valuable loyalty programs. With the airline being part of the SkyTeam alliance , it offers numerous ways to earn and redeem miles even if you are not flying on Delta-operated flights. Many loyal customers save their miles to redeem for upgrades and get a chance to experience the premium cabins. Now, the question is, can you use your SkyMiles to get upgraded on another airline?
World Airline News
JULY 19, 2024
Many airlines worldwide that use Microsoft software are experiencing delays due to software update glitch. Microsoft says it is taking “mitigation action” to remedy “the lingering impact” of the worldwide outage. Go deeper with the BBC: [link] Go deeper with Reuters: [link] Data from Cirium: GLOBALLY There are around 110,000 scheduled commercial flights today, Friday July 19.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
The future of the British-led multi-billion dollar Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), aimed at building the country's sixth-generation fighter jet, could be uncertain. Sky News first reported that the UK's future fighter jet, the Tempest, could be at risk in the country's Strategic Defense Review (SDR).
Thrust Flight
JULY 19, 2024
The big day is finally here. After months of preparation, weeks of studying, tens of hours flying, and thousands of dollars, your Private Pilot checkride is rapidly approaching. You’re nervous, you’re excited, and you really don’t want to mess this up. Here are three common mistakes Private Pilot applicants make on their checkride.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2024
For the last five years, at least one of the big four-engine original equipment manufacturers (OEM) has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The Rolls-Royce Trent, Pratt & Whitney GTF, CFM LEAP and GE GEnx have had problems at various stages, and a lack of maintenance capacity or spare parts has often kept aircraft grounded.
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