One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

Southwest Airlines can’t seem to stay out of the news lately when it comes to concerning safety incidents. We can now add yet another near catastrophe to the list, and this might just be the scariest one we’ve seen so far… Southwest 737 MAX has near disaster on approach to Tampa This incident happened on Sunday, July 14, 2024, and involves Southwest Airlines flight WN425 , scheduled to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (TPA).

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Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

James Stewart (Jimmy) led a remarkable career as both a bomber pilot and an actor. He flew some of the US's most iconic bombers, including the B-24 Consolidated Liberator and the venerable B-52 Superfortress. He was the only Hollywood star to serve in World War II and flew 20 combat missions in heavy bombers. Not all the remarkable people in the history of aviation are pilots.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

The information and associated card details on this page for the Amex Gold Card has been collected independently by OMAAT and has not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer. One of American Express’ popular consumer cards is expected to undergo a refresh in the near future. Let’s talk about what we know so far about what these changes could entail… Amex Gold Card refresh planned for coming weeks American Express tends to refresh its card portfolio pretty frequently, more than you’ll find a

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Airline Airlines 103

Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Icelandair operates an extensive US network that currently consists of 13 stateside destinations. The carrier's strategic position between Europe and North America has made it a popular one-stop choice for transatlantic travelers. Let's explore Icelandair's US network below.

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Airline Airlines 124

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m at home spending time with family between trips. I got back from Europe a bit over a week ago, but then ended up getting a cold, so have been recovering ever since. I have a bit over a week at home before we take our son on his first transatlantic trip *gasp*. On the points & travel front, this week American flight attendants got a tentative new contract, a Southwest 737 had another close call, a major IT outage caused thousands of flight

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Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

An American Airlines Airbus A321 was forced to make an emergency landing at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) because of unruly behavior onboard the aircraft. Social media footage indicated that the passenger, who was intoxicated, attempted to open the cockpit doors.

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Cockpit Airlines Airline 124

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

This is of absolutely no consequence, but I’m curious if anyone has any insights or theories. Passenger moves from window seat to middle seat This morning I flew from Miami (MIA) to Tampa (TPA). While I didn’t get an upgrade (I was number seven out of 14 on the upgrade list as an Executive Platinum ), I was delighted that the flight operated on schedule, given all the irregular operations that we’ve seen in recent days.

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Airplanes Airline Airlines 96

Inspire

JULY 20, 2024

A team of students from Northwestern Michigan College recently completed refurbishment of one of the Homebuilders Headquarters Welcome Wagons. The students, enrolled in automotive technology, spent part of the academic year inspecting and upgrading the vehicle, which is one of four Welcome Wagons. Automotive Program Coordinator Wayne Moody, EAA 459389, delivered the Welcome Wagon to […] The post Michigan Students Refurbish Homebuilders Welcome Wagon first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 101

Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

As soon as an aircraft is parked at the gate, several handlers and vehicles approach the aircraft from all directions. From cargo handlers and catering personnel to waste and fuel services, commercial aircraft rely on an army of individuals on the ground. The airlines pay for these services as part of the airport fees.

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Airlines Airline Cargo Approach 122

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

Sometimes I think it’s fun to talk about and compare our various travel habits and pet peeves. I recently wrote about some of my hotel habits , and in this post thought it would be fun to share some of my hotel pet peeves. Some of these are major, some of them are minor, and this list is by no means comprehensive, but it’s many of the things that come to mind.

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Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Boeing has released an updated market overview ahead of the upcoming Farnborough Airshow , which will take place from July 22 to July 26, 2024. The American aviation giant anticipates a demand for 44,000 new aircraft over the next 20 years. This news follows a period where air travel demand has exceeded pre-pandemic levels.

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Inspire

JULY 20, 2024

By Angela Satterlee Need a break from all the excitement happening this week and not sure how to relax? Stop by the newly added free little libraries for a good book, provided by EAA Chapter 990, out of Kankakee, Illinois. Alex Koerner, EAA Lifetime 1111968, the treasurer of Chapter 990, thought of the idea because […] The post Take a Book, Leave a Book first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 86

Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

While the idea of soaring at 39,000 feet on your way to your dream vacation or perhaps to visit friends and family is a thrilling experience, have you ever wondered how aircraft are refueled, and the dangers associated with it?

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Airline Geeks

JULY 20, 2024

Starting Feb. 13, 2025, the carrier plans to add service between its Phoenix hub and McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, Calif.

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Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

As nearby Saudi Arabia continues preparations for an expansive future in aviation with Riyadh Air and Saudia, Egypt is making its own. According to local reports, the Egyptian Minister for Civil Aviation has announced plans to nearly double the fleet of national carrier EgyptAir.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

Capital One appears to be discontinuing one of its lucrative cash back cards, or at least is no longer making it available to new applicants. Capital One cash back card removed from product lineup As of July 16, 2024, the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card has closed to new applicants. This doesn’t seem to just be temporary, as here’s how a Capital One spokesperson describes this development in a statement: “We’re always listening to customers and evaluating our products for the right of

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Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

We know that certain jobs carry a higher than average risk of cancer, such as firefighters that are exposed to toxic substances and carcinogens in smoke, or farm workers that are overly exposed to pesticides or herbicides. But what about pilots and cabin crew who spend a lot of time in the sky?

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Flexair

JULY 20, 2024

Understanding how to read a windsock is an essential skill for every pilot. Windsocks, also known as wind cones, provide crucial information about wind speed and direction, which are integral for safe take-off, landing, and overall aviation navigation. This pilot's guide will delve into the intricacies of wind cones, interpreting windspeed, and the importance of windsocks in aviation safety.

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Pilot 84

Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

While passenger traffic is a metric used to identify the amount of traffic handled by airports, another metric utilized is the amount of cargo handled by airports around the world, and this can drastically change things. Earlier this week, the Airports Council International released the figures for 2023, and this article will take a look at the top five busiest airports in terms of cargo handled.

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Cargo 116

Inspire

JULY 20, 2024

By Angela Satterlee Thomas Varep-Popov fell in love with aviation at the early age of 4, and his passion for it has only grown. Now, he has combined those feelings about aviation with his ability to brew signature coffee and opened Hangar 22 Coffee Roasters. Thomas and his wife, Jenna Kitchings, together sell coffee that […] The post Fueling EAA Volunteers With Coffee and Aviation first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 52

Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Fort Worth, Texas-based American Airlines is removing another route from its network. The airline will end flights between Austin and Indianapolis beginning in August, as part of its capacity growth plans for this year.

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Airlines Airline 115

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 20, 2024

PRESS RELEASE On July 27, at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, award-winning author Ron Miller and new Smithsonian coauthors Matthew Shindell and Margaret Weitekamp will lead a visual journey through the history of the spaceship in our collective imagination and in reality. Their program is based upon the new edition of their popular book, Spaceships: An Illustrated History of the Real and the Imagined.

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Airplanes Jet 52

Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Yes, dear readers, here we go again with another on-paper showdown between the Lockheed Martin Lightning II 5th Generation stealth fighter and a competing aircraft design.

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Jet 115

iPad Pilot News

JULY 20, 2024

Portable ADS-B and SiriusXM receiver buyer’s guide iPad Pilot News Today’s portable weather accessories for iPad have evolved from basic ADS-B receivers to sophisticated, multi-sensor devices capable of providing in-flight information that rivals many panel-mount avionics systems. For the price of a few flight lessons, you can have in-flight weather (ADS-B or SiriusXM), GPS, traffic, flight data recorder and a backup attitude/heading display, all on your iPad.

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Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Since debuting in 2006, the Lockheed Martin F-35 has become an icon of the United States (US) air power and fighter jet fleet. The F-35s roots trace back to the Common Affordable Lightweight Fighter (CALF) project, later merged into the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in the 1990s. In the end, Boeing and Lockheed Martin presented the X-32 and X-35 concept demonstrators, respectively, for the air forces of several countries to choose a final design.

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Jet 111

World Airline News

JULY 20, 2024

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) and American Airlines reached a tentative contract agreement after a final week of bargaining. “Our latest contract negotiations have resulted in significant benefits for our Flight Attendants. After years of bargaining and with the assistance of the National Mediation Board, we have reached a long overdue agreement with American Airlines, which addresses our concerns in compensation, work rules, and retroactive pay.

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Airline Airlines 52

Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

The Houston Rockets are among the most popular teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Rockets were first established in 1967. They were originally located in San Diego and were, therefore, called the San Diego Rockets. However, in 1971, the team was relocated to Houston. The Rockets started off slow, and after a decade of existence, the Rockets were unable to record a winning season.

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Jet 111

Airline Economics

JULY 20, 2024

The IT outage on July 19, 2024, caused unprecedented technological chaos globally after a third party software outage hit various computer systems. The issue was a result of a faulty update for hosts using the Windows operating system.

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Airlines Airline 45

Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Ameristar Charters is a Dallas-based passenger and cargo charter service founded in 1999. The airline offers in-time charter services using specialized passenger and cargo aircraft. Operating throughout the Americas and the Caribbean, the airline claims to be reasonably priced.

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The Aviationist

JULY 20, 2024

Yemen’s port city of Al Hudaydah controlled by Houthi rebels was reportedly hit by a retaliatory attack launched by the Israeli Air Force using also the F-35I Adir stealth aircraft. The raid marks the first [.] The post Reports Claim Israeli Air Force F-35Is Involved In Israel’s Retaliatory Air Strike In Yemen appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Its no big secret that some of the worlds A380s have already arrived at the scrapyard. With limited appeal on the second hand market, these giant jumbos are considered to be worth more as parts than they are as complete planes. But how do you actually scrap something as substantial as the biggest plane in the world?

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The Aviationist

JULY 20, 2024

For the second time in the last few months, A-10C jets escorted an Ohio-class nuclear submarine and also took part in a life fire exercise. A formation of A-10C Thunderbolt II close-air support aircraft were [.] The post A-10 Warthogs Escort Ballistic Missile Submarine USS Wyoming appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Jet 26

Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

After a flight, whether it be a short hop or long-haul, you will need to collect your checked suitcase from the baggage carousel before leaving. This may seem straightforward, but it can be stressful for travelers due to the behavior of some passengers who do not follow basic etiquette.

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The Aviationist

JULY 20, 2024

From certain angles, the B-2 still looks like an alien spaceship. As reported in detail in the story with the exclusive interview with the newly appointed 393rd Bomb Squadron Commander Lt. Colonel Joseph “Zorro” Manglitz, [.] The post Check Out This Incredible Air-to-Air Footage Of The B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Passengers who have traveled by road to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will probably have seen the huge model aircraft on the roundabout leading to Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Back in 1990, as one of the busiest airports in the world, London Heathrow's owners, the British Airports Authority (BAA), recognized the revenue-making potential of the roundabout and began to offer its advertising space to the highest bidder.

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Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Alaska Airlines has opted for Recaro's R2 economy and R5 business seats as part of its upcoming retrofit program. The seats will be installed across the airline's Boeing 737-800 and MAX 8 fleet, with deliveries starting in Q4 2024.

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Airlines Airline 111

Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Ryanair , a major player in European aviation, has won a case in the US court against Booking.com, one of the world's largest online travel agencies. The US court has ruled that the Dutch agency violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act by accessing the Ryanair website without permission. Court documents identified that Booking.com would on-sell unauthorized tickets by screen scraping the airline's website.

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Airlines Airline 111