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.
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
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.
Airline Geeks
AUGUST 1, 2024
Zimbabwe’s national carrier has restarted services between Harare and Johannesburg. The restarted service will operate four times weekly.
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.
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.
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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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.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 1, 2024
Three men accused of involvement in the planning of 9/11 - including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed - have agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges to avoid the death penalty.
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.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 1, 2024
Earlier today Spirit Airlines revealed its second-quarter financial results and announced that it would furlough hundreds of pilots.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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).
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
AV Web
AUGUST 1, 2024
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian criticized cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and software provider Microsoft noting that the IT outage cost the airline $500 million. The massive July 19 computer outage at Delta disrupted the airline’s crew tracking system for nearly a week, preventing the company from locating pilots and flight attendants to operate flights.
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.
AV Web
AUGUST 1, 2024
A new report from insurance provider, Allianz Commercial, says gross written insurance premiums for the aviation sector are projected to reach a 20-year high of more than $8 billion in 2024. According to the insurance provider, airlines will contribute approximately 35 percent of the premiums, while general aviation is expected to account for 47 percent.
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.
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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