Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2024

The climate of civil unrest that has followed the Venezuelan presidential election of July 28, 2024, has led to the cancellation of all flights between Venezuela and three other Latin American countries: Panama, the Dominican Republic and Peru. The governments of the three affected countries had been among the most vocally critical of the way the incumbent Venezuelan government has managed the electoral process.

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Airlines Airline 275

Cranky Flier

AUGUST 1, 2024

I almost never take a break. Even if I’m traveling somewhere, I usually end up pre-writing posts so that you don’t even know I’m gone. But now, I AM going to take a break, and I’m going to let the blog go (mostly) dark for two weeks. After today, there won’t be another post from me until August 19 when the regular schedule resumes.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2024

UK airline Virgin Atlantic has announced it intends to drop yet another long-haul route from its network. The airline will cease flying to The Bahamas as well as to Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean “following a review of its network”. The final flight to Turks and Caicos will depart from London-Heathrow Airport on February 21, 2025, while the airline’s last flight to The Bahamas will depart from London on February 23, 2025.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

Family members of the passengers killed in the two Boeing 737 MAX crashes have now asked the federal judge presiding over the case to reject the plea deal that has been reached between the American aircraft manufacturer - Boeing and the United States Department of Justice (DoJ). It was less than a month ago since the manufacturer agreed to plead guilty and enter the plea deal, and the families of the victims believe this deal does not do justice to the lives lost and affected.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2024

Korean Air will stop serving instant noodles on long-haul economy flights over safety concerns brought by the increase in turbulence. According to a report by The Korea Times, the South Korean flag carrier will put an end to its popular service by August 15, 2024, and replace it with a variety of snacks that do not require hot water, such as sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza and hot pockets.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

Following EASA certification, the long-awaited first passenger flight on the Airbus A321XLR is fast approaching. For now now at least, it will be between Madrid and Boston in mid-November. Iberia will operate it. The Spanish carrier replaced fellow International Airlines Group member Aer Lingus as the XLR's launch customer following that operator's pilot pay dispute.

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Approach Pilot Airlines Airline 126

Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Air Astana Group has announced the signing of an agreement with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for the lease of seven Airbus A321NX (LR) aircraft, with deliveries due to commence in 2026 with all seven airplanes in service by 2028. The agreement between the parties was signed on July 26, 2024, following approval by the board of the Air Astana Group, which includes Air Astana (the national carrier of Kazakhstan) and its budget subsidiary, FlyArystan.

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Cargo Airplanes Airlines Airline 260

Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2024

The CEO of Delta Air Lines, Ed Bastian, claims that the system outage last month that crippled businesses around the world cost the carrier $500 million. Bastian told CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ on July 31, 2024, that Delta Air Lines had “no choice” other than to seek damages in wake of the chaos that ensued. The half a billion-dollar figure is not only based on lost revenue but also “tens of millions of dollars per day in compensation and hotels” in the following days.

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Airlines Airline 257

Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

Air New Zealand's Skynest is the world's first sleep pods, also referred to as bunk beds, in the sky. It offers unmatched privacy and comfort during flights. Last year, the airlines confirmed Skynest's offering on New York and Chicago routes from 2024 as the real game-changer, providing more flexibility to the economy travel experience.

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Airlines Airline 122

Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2024

AURA AERO, the French developer of electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to supply Utah-based Alpine Air Express with 75 ERA regional aircraft in its freighter version. This follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the companies in June 2023. Deliveries are expected to start by 2030, provided the still-under-development ERA aircraft gains certification.

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Cargo Airline Airlines 260

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 1, 2024

United Airlines is eliminating one of the frustrating restrictions associated with its basic economy offering, as flagged by Zach Griff. United adds online check-in for basic economy United basic economy comes with several restrictions. One of those is that you can’t check-in online on most itineraries. That’s because basic economy in most markets doesn’t include a carry-on bag, and passengers have to go to the check-in counter to show that they only have a personal item.

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Airlines Airline 113

Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2024

AirAsia Group has announced the expansion of its fleet to 221 aircraft following the arrival of four brand new Airbus A321neo jets Three of the new Airbus A321neo arrivals formed part of a significant long lease agreement with Irish lessor AerCap. The lease agreement between the two companies includes a further 12 A321neos which are scheduled to be delivered in 2024 and 2025.

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Jet Airlines Airline 242

Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

The International Airlines Group (IAG), which owns Aer Lingus , British Airways , and Iberia , among others, has announced it will abandon plans to acquire Air Europa, citing regulatory obstacles. In a statement, the company said that the deal no longer made financial sense. IAG already owns 20% of Air Europa , acquired back in August 2022. The plan was to take on the remaining 80%.

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Airlines Airline 119

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Amex Membership Rewards program in the United States has just introduced a lucrative new transfer bonus, which I imagine many people will be interested in taking advantage of. 30% transfer bonus from Amex to Avios Through Monday, September 30, 2024, the US Amex Membership Rewards program is offering a 30% bonus when you transfer points to British Airways Executive Club.

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Airline Airlines 108

Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

Wizz Air had managed to squeeze out a small profit in Q1 FY2025, which ended on June 30, as the airline continues to be impacted by the problems related to the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines, also known as the Geared Turbofan (GTF).

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Airlines Airline 119

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 1, 2024

For the first time in 17 years, the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society’s (HARS) Bell UH-1H 703 is back in the air after restoration by volunteers at QinetiQ Air Affairs at HMAS Albatross, Nowra, NSW. Now civil registered as VH-X9S, the Huey — or Iroquois — honors those who first flew her with RAAF 9 Sqn in South Vietnam in 1970 and over its subsequent career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and then the Australian Army until 2007.

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Hangar 105

Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

Boeing announced on August 1, 2024, that the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) has awarded Boeing a contract to supply another specialized MH-47G Block II Chinooks. While the Boeing Chinook first flew in 1961, it has been constantly evolved and updated. In April 2024, the newest variant, the CH-47F Block II, took its first test flight (it provides increased range and payload over earlier variants).

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Amex Membership Rewards program in the United States has just introduced a new transfer bonus. While we haven’t seen this offer in quite some time, it’s not one I plan on taking advantage of… I think. 20% transfer bonus from Amex to Hawaiian Through Saturday, August 31, 2024, the US Amex Membership Rewards program is offering a 20% bonus when you transfer points to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles.

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Airlines Airline 112

Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Daher TBM 700 (Formerly SOCATA TBM 700) is the first aircraft in the family of high-performance single-engine turboprops designed for transporting passengers and cargo. What began as a joint venture between US-based Mooney Aircraft Company and French manufacturer SOCATA remains the foundation of newer, more powerful aircraft in the family. This article notes five facts about the development of the original TBM 700 aircraft.

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Cargo 119

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Experienced warbird pilot, instructor and mechanic Chris Rounds announced at EAA AirVenture 2024 the establishment of a new aviation flight training organization in Douglas, GA specifically designed to train pilots to fly World War II and post-WWII military training aircraft: The Warbird Academy. The Warbird Academy, of which Rounds is President, will offer flight instruction, ground instruction, and orientation flights in five military training aircraft: Stearman PT-17 North American AT-6D Texa

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

Over the years, noise has played an issue in airport use and was particularly relevant when the Anglo/French-built Concorde still graced the skies. Also, because regulations ensured the plane could only break the sound barrier over the ocean, viable routes were pretty limited.

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Jet 116

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 1, 2024

The topic of tipping hotel housekeeping can be surprisingly controversial. You have some people who believe housekeeping should be tipped, others who believe housekeeping shouldn’t be tipped, and plenty of people who just aren’t sure what’s expected. In this post I wanted to lay out the arguments on both sides, share my take on tipping, and share general tips on how much you should tip (if you choose to do so).

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

When one thinks of "flying wing" military aircraft, chances are Northrop's B-2 Spirit (the original "Stealth Bomber") comes to mind, as do the upcoming Northrop Grumman B-21 "Raider" and the Red Chinese X-20.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 1, 2024

There’s a major update to how you can book your Breeze Airways tickets, as the airline is expanding the online booking platforms that it partners with. Breeze now partners with two online travel agencies Breeze Airways launched operations over three years ago. Prior to this spring, the only way to book flights with the airline was directly through the carrier’s website or app.

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Airlines Airline 75

Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

Qatar Airways relatively new CEO Badar Al Meer reaffirmed his airlines commitment to the Airbus A380. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Farnborough Airshow, Al Meer noted that times have changed, and the superjumbo remains the best product for routes where airports are restricted. Lets take a closer look at the CEOs comments and what we can expect from Qatar Airways with its A380 operations!

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Airlines Airline 116

Airline Geeks

AUGUST 1, 2024

Zimbabwe’s national carrier has restarted services between Harare and Johannesburg. The restarted service will operate four times weekly.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

In the Digital Age, both stealth capability and electronic warfare (EW) capability are vitally important components of a modern air force; the two concepts are certainly not mutually exclusive.

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Airline Economics

AUGUST 1, 2024

American Airlines has elected Howard Ungerleider to its board of directors. “Howard is a fantastic addition to the American Airlines board,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “His business acumen and extensive experience leading a complex, multinational organisation will be important assets to American and our board.

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Airlines Airline 98

Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

The last time you flew likely required booking well in advance , thinking about what you'd be packing and what you'd be doing at your destination for months leading up to the date you headed to the airport. Once you arrived, you would've queued up or checked in online before passing through security and eventually boarding and taking flight.

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Airline Geeks

AUGUST 1, 2024

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent letters to CEOs of the 10 largest airlines on Wednesday reminding them of their legal refund obligations.

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Airlines Airline 118

Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

Speaking to Simple Flying in his Vilnius, Lithuania , office, Darius Kajokas, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Avion Express, the worlds leading aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance (ACMI) provider in terms of the number of flights, per ch-aviation data, unveiled that the carrier has been looking into acquiring Airbus A320neo aircraft, upgrading and renewing its fleet of A320ceo family aircraft.

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AOPA

AUGUST 1, 2024

I was nervous, even after poring over diagrams of the aerial parade route, attending two airshow performers’ safety briefings, and asking dozens of follow-up questions that were patiently answered by EAA AirVenture Air Bosses Kriss Kliegle and Kellie Hudson.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

Uzbekistan airline Air Samarkand has spread its wings further by launching flights from its home base to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. On Tuesday, the new route connected Samarkand to Jeddah using an Airbus A321neo, marking a new milestone in the fledgling airline's operations to support religious pilgrims.

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Airlines Airline 116

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 1, 2024

Etihad Airways operates a small fleet of Airbus A380s, as the airline has just five of these aircraft in service. Currently the carrier flies these planes from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to London (LHR) and New York (JFK) , and as of November 2024, the airline will fly the plane to Paris (CDG). Well, Etihad is now quietly adding A380 service to a fourth destination, but only for a limited time.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

In recent months, there have been growing rumblings that the manned components of sixth-generation fighter programs (including the NGAD, F/A-XX, Tempest, and FACS) may be facing development troubles. However, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has sought to assuage concerns that the Air Force's NGAD is at risk, saying he was "absolutely confident" it would be produced.

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Jet 116

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 1, 2024

In late 2023, Etihad Airways made the move to Abu Dhabi Airport’s new Terminal A , which is a gorgeous facility, and a big improvement over the carrier’s old lounge. In the new terminal, you’ll find the Etihad First Lounge and Etihad Business Lounge , both of which are excellent. We knew that the airline has been working on opening a spa at the airport, and there’s now a major update, as this facility has finally opened.

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Airline Airlines 82

Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

Galvanized by the goal of becoming the world's first global low-cost network carrier, the AirAsia Group has started August by adding more of the aircraft it will rely on to achieve that goal and opening another new international connection with its newest airline, AirAsia Cambodia.

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Airlines Airline 111