Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 10, 2024

The aviation world has welcomed a third Curtiss SB2C-1A Helldiver to the skies. On August 8th, after 45 years, BuNo 75552 (originally ordered for the USAAF as A-25A Shrike 42-80387) took flight from Colorado Springs Airport, piloted by Charles “Tuna” Hainline. This aircraft was meticulously restored by WestPac Restorations is owned by Jim Slattery, and operated by the National Museum of World War II Aviation.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

The Latino Pilots Association (LPA) has announced the dates and content of its 2024 Latin Aerospace Industry Expo. United Airlines is the Presenting Sponsor of the event, which will take place on September 12-13 at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. The Expo promises to provide valuable insight and opportunities for attendees to elevate their careers to new heights.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 10, 2024

Plans are starting to be finalized for a new international airport in Ethiopia, and it’s going to be a game changer not only for Ethiopian Airlines, but for the region. Addis Ababa airport capacity to quadruple The government of Ethiopia has signed an agreement for the design of a new airport near Addis Ababa, which is expected to become the largest in all of Africa.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

Brazil's President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva has declared three days of mourning following a Voepass ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft crash, killing all 61 people onboard.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 10, 2024

We’re slowly seeing some countries start to ease their restrictions on traveling with liquids in carry-on bags. Unfortunately we shouldn’t expect anything similar in the United States anytime soon… The TSA’s liquids restrictions are here to stay If you’ve traveled within the United States, you’re probably familiar with the “3-1-1” rule from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), whereby passengers are limited in terms of the number of liquids, gels, and aerosols, that they can take in

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

Reconnaissance and espionage have always been priorities of militaries. The United States has long sought to gather as much intelligence on its adversaries as possible. During the Cold War, the US Air Force (and CIA) could operate many of the world's most advanced spy planes - such as the SR-71 Blackbird. Today, the Air Force (and CIA) continue to operate spy planes , although more and more of the role is being fulfilled by stealth drones and satellites.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 10, 2024

Link: Apply for now the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card Both American Express and Chase issue co-branded Marriott credit cards , meaning consumers have lots of options to choose from. In this post, I wanted to take a closer look at the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card. If you’ve been considering this card, it’s an especially good time to apply, given the current offer.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 10, 2024

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! We’ve been in Europe for the past week with our toddler, on his first long haul trip. While it has been awesome, I sure am exhausted, so I apologize for the (relative) lack of original content this week. I’ll be back home shortly, and I’ll have lots of content about the trip coming up, so stay tuned. In the meantime, wish us luck for our return flight *gulp*.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

The Boeing 747 cost around a billion dollars to build in the 1960s. That was a massive sum back then and represented a major investment for the company. Airliners require an extensive amount of precision to develop and fly, and more often than not, the development of new projects frequently goes massively over budget. The development of the Boeing 747 was no different, and it was one of the mega projects of its time.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 10, 2024

The Warbird Aviation networking event is set to take place in Dallas from February 6-9, 2025. The event will be hosted at the Omni Las Colinas Hotel and the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) headquarters. The National Warbird Operator Conference (NWOC) will bring together members of the warbird community to discuss the current climate for warbird operators, the evolving economy, and the regulations and operations surrounding the flight of ex-military aircraft.

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Pilot 97

Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

Last months opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris was controversial in the aviation world. In March of this year, Frances Minister of the Interior, Grald Darmanin, announced that there would be an airspace closure of about 93 miles for a period of almost seven hours.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 10, 2024

When I first started in the drone industry, it wasn’t easy to find work. I lived in rural Montana at the time, and my first few gigs included filming a field growing an experimental version of corn, making a commercial for a small gym, and trying to repair a drone someone traded a horse for—only to crash it on their first flight. The gigs were spaced weeks apart from each other.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

Tampa International Airport (TPA) will be building a new 16-gate international airside, with a planned opening in 2028. It will serve as the airports international arrivals and departures facility and will be its first new airside in 17 years.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 10, 2024

When I first started in the drone industry, it wasn’t easy to find work. I lived in rural Montana at the time, and my first few gigs included filming a field growing an experimental version of corn, making a commercial for a small gym, and trying to repair a drone someone traded a horse for—only to crash it on their first flight. The gigs were spaced weeks apart from each other.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

A recent Southwest Airlines flight from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Baltimore encountered turbulence, which seriously injured a passenger. The Federal Aviation Administration noted that WN3633 experienced challenging conditions around 15:50 on Wednesday, August 7. FAA regulations identify that all passengers must wear seatbelts during taxiing, takeoff, and landing.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 10, 2024

Is Starting Airline Pilot Flight Training After Age 30 A Good Idea? How About Age 40 or even 50? Is it too late to become a pilot? Is it too late in life to start flight training? Here is the magic question I always ask myself in any sort of big life decision. What is the goal? Starting here is a way to cut out all the fluff that does not apply to your place in life.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

To complete a successful week for the Boeing corporation, Boeing announced on August 9 that the US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.56 billion contract for two rapid prototype E-7A AEW&C Wedgetail aircraft. The E-7A is the replacement of the E-3 AWACS, and the E-7A Wedgetail is already in the service of several key air forces allied with the US Air Force.

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Thrust Flight

AUGUST 10, 2024

Picking the right flight school is a delicate decision you should not take lightly. In exchange for a lot of money, you hope to receive quality instruction from a professional staff in airworthy aircraft. If you find the aircraft wanting maintenance or the staff less than focused on your learning, flight training can become a […] The post Best Flight Schools in Houston: Top-Rated Training for Aspiring Pilots appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

The US-UK aviation market has long been one of the most lucrative global country pairings, and figures are now exceeding pre-pandemic numbers. While routes between the US and UK have typically been served by widebodies over the decades, select airlines have deployed narrowbody jets to fly transatlantically. Below are all the US-UK routes served by narrowbodies this summer.

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The Aviationist

AUGUST 10, 2024

After the start of the E-7A Rapid Prototype program in 2023, the Air Force has now ordered the first two aircraft that will be produced as part of the effort. Boeing announced on Aug. 9, [.] The post Boeing To Rapid Prototype E-7A Wedgetail For The U.S. Air Force appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

On Friday, August 9th, 2024, a British Airways flight returned to its departure airport after a smoke alarm went off. Users on social media reported that the alarm was related to smoke in the lower deck. ATC promptly vectored the aircraft back to the airport, where it was met with emergency equipment. However, it landed safely without incident.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 10, 2024

Most of the emergency procedures training we do in general aviation airplanes center around just two simple words: “What if?” What if the alternator goes kaput, the attitude indicator rolls over, or the vacuum pump takes its last breath? As I considered this conundrum one evening, the movie Apollo 13 appeared on the screen. And contrary to legend, the best line in the 1995 film was not Jim Lovell (played by Tom Hanks) saying, “Houston, we have a problem.

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Cockpit Pilot Transponder General Aviation 101

Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

The first American Airlines plane retrofitted with multi-orbit internet service is officially back on the line. It is a Bombardier CRJ-700 operated by SkyWest Airlines for American Eagle.

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Airlines Airline 111

The Aviationist

AUGUST 10, 2024

A new video shows a Ukrainian FPV drone attacking a Russian Mi-8 transport helicopter, apparently hitting its tail assembly. A second video shows a Russian Ka-52 helicopter shooting down a Ukrainian drone with an anti-tank [.] The post UAVs vs Helicopters War Continues With Mi-8 Hit By Drone And Another Drone Hit By Ka-52 appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

Sustainable aviation fuel ( SAF ) is widely heralded as the solution with the greatest potential to help the aviation industry achieve net-zero carbon emissions in the immediate future. In contrast, more sustainable propulsion systems are being developed. While much progress has been made in developing SAF, it must still be blended with traditional jet fuel to fly commercially, and production lags significantly behind demand.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

All things considered, there are surprisingly few direct links between the Chinese capital of Beijing and the United States. Even more surprising is that only one US airline offers flights to Beijing. For the month of August, only three airlines are scheduled to operate six routes connecting Beijing to the US. All of these flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

It seems that B-2 Spirit bombers have the capability to sink surface ships. In July, an Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber released a guided bomb and sank an empty cargo vessel in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. The Air Force stated that this provides a low-cost, air-delivered method for defeating surface vessels. The Air Force only has 19 extremely expensive and valuable B-2s in service, and they provide the service with unique capabilities to carry out deep penetration strikes.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

United Airlines Polaris business class is the carriers most premier onboard experience. As the airline has an extensive global network with numerous long-haul flights, there is no question that a true business class needs to be offered.

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Airlines Airline 111

Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

Passengers and onlookers were shocked to witness the multi-story parking garage on fire at North Carolina's Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on Saturday morning. Plumes of smoke raised two alarms, and the Charlotte Fire Department was deployed to the scene. Various reports identified multiple cars on fire, and three people were injured, one of whom was taken to a local hospital for further observation.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

India has been one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world, being recognized by foreign airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and executives as a country that could potentially outgrow the Chinese market.

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Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

Last week, Middle Eastern mega-hub Dubai International Airport announced it had set a new record for the number of passengers handled in the first six months of the year, welcoming 44.9 million guests. The airport also set a first-half record for the number of bags it handled, accommodating 39.7 million bags.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

Although there are a large number of aviation geeks who enjoy the thrill of flying , there is also a population crippled by the fear of air travel. It is likely that recent high-profile events have only instilled more worry among many.

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Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

In certain markets, airlines and train operating companies directly compete with each other for passengers. However, in other domains, rail transportation plays a vital role in getting planes in the air in the first place. Specifically, this applies to the production of Boeings popular 737 family, whose fuselages are transported to the factory by rail.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

San Francisco International Airport unveiled a change to its brand after more than two decades. The airport revealed a new logo, retiring its previous design known as the flight lines logo.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

If youre a plus-sized passenger who dreads squeezing into tiny airplane seats, we bring you a list of top airlines that ensure all passengers enjoy a comfortable flying experience. These airlines offer excellent policies and customer service to meet large passengers needs.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

According to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), as of 2022, there were 19,969 airports in the country. This is more than any other country in the world, with second-placed Brazil only having about 4,000. Of the 19,969 airports in the US, several have unique locations, are positioned in odd ways, have unique terminals, require special training to fly into, and some have a crazy history.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 10, 2024

The Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma (now called the Airbus Helicopters H225) is a long-range passenger transport helicopter and the next generation of the civilian Super Puma family developed by the French aerospace company Aerospatiale. Built in the 1970s, the Super Pumas have found a wide range of roles worldwide, both military and civilian. These are now built by Airbus' large helicopter division and have military and civilian-focused variants.

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