Aerotime
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has reduced Malaysia Airlines’ Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from three years to one after probing into a string of operational and technical issues. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said that the carrier is now required to submit a monthly report to CAAM with detailed updates on its mitigation plans to improve operations.
Cranky Flier
AUGUST 29, 2024
For the last several years, Aeromexico has been a one note airline. It’s been all about Mexico City, but now the airline is finally trying to grow out of that shell once again. With Delta as its joint venture partner, Aeromexico seems to be thinking there’s a lot more opportunity out there. Or at least, that’s what Delta is telling the airline.
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Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
Boeing has found that the fourth 777X test aircraft, which has stayed dormant since at least November 2021, has cracked thrust links, a problem that has affected the whole 777X test fleet.
Alaska Air
AUGUST 29, 2024
College football is back, and Alaska Airlines is teaming up with FOX Sports to bring the action to the skies! The post Live sports are coming to your next Alaska Airlines flight with an all-new FOX Sports BIG NOON SATURDAY partnership appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
Many things are not permitted in checked bags on flights , but can people be taken on aircraft as checked baggage ? Well, sometimes it's worth a try. A video of a man hopping around disguised as luggage at the Miami International Airport has just emerged on social media. However, it seems the airline saw right through the ruse and sent the bag hopping on home.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 29, 2024
Star Alliance member EVA Air has long operated special Hello Kitty flights , which I’d consider to be one of the coolest aviation concepts in the world. In this post, I wanted to write a guide about what exactly you can expect with these unique flights, especially as the airline has just put a new Hello Kitty jet into service. The basics of EVA Air’s Hello Kitty flights EVA Air business class is one of my favorite business class products in the world, as the airline really does a phenomenal job
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
Air Canada recently added three routes to its summer 2025 European network. There's Toronto to Prague (last served by Rouge in October 2019), Montreal to Naples (an airport pair not previously served by any airline), and Montreal to Porto (which will compete directly with Air Transat's Airbus A321LRs). Only Montreal-Porto will be on Air Canada's narrowbodies.
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Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
Etihad's recent schedule update revealed that it will fly the A380 between Abu Dhabi and Jeddah. Flights are now bookable, although they will only operate in September and October for crew familiarization reasons. Still, they will be significant: Jeddah will be Etihad's shortest double-decker service. Abu Dhabi-Jeddah will be the world's fifth-shortest A380 route during those two months.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 29, 2024
Qantas has just revealed some additional details about its upcoming Airbus A321XLRs, which the airline will soon start taking delivery of. The airline isn’t using this jet in the way that you’d expect, and we’ve now learned exactly what the interiors will be like. This is part of the carrier’s overall fleet renewal strategy, as the oneworld airline also takes delivery of Airbus A220-300s and Airbus A350-1000s.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
Qatar Airways has passenger flights to five UK airports: Birmingham, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Heathrow, and Manchester. (Theres no indication that Cardiff will return.) When fellow one world member and close partner British Airways is included, they plan up to 12 daily London flights. That is a record for winter but not overall.
Inspire
AUGUST 29, 2024
By Bob Hunt, Technical Counselor, EAA Chapter 13 Imagine finding a forgotten treasure in your garage — an old airplane engine, gathering dust. That’s exactly what happened to our chapter. Instead of letting it rust away, we turned it into an inspiring learning tool for young people. It all started with a brilliant idea from […] The post From Dust to Display: Creating a Cutaway Engine to Inspire Young Aviators first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
While the United States is exporting F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to its allies and partners around the world. However, the F-35 is still regarded as a closely guarded secret, and the US places many stringent and often "onerous" conditions on countries that purchase the aircraft. For example, even though Israel is a very close ally, the US forbids Israeli pilots who have foreign passports from flying them.
AV Web
AUGUST 29, 2024
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 prototype aircraft successfully completed its second test flight at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California on Aug. 26. Boom’s XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft is designed to provide the foundation for the design and development of its supersonic airliner, dubbed Overture. During its second test flight, XB-1 flew for about 15 minutes, reaching an altitude of 10,400 feet and speeds of 232 knots.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
Delta Air Lines is the largest global operator of the Airbus A330 with 71 of the aircraft type currently in service. It recently surpassed Turkish Airlines for this accolade as the bulk of its A330-900neo order was delivered in the past few years. The airline currently has 29 of the neo (new engine option) version types in operation, with a further ten on order.
Airline Geeks
AUGUST 29, 2024
On Thursday, the New York-based airline told employees it would reduce capacity by roughly a quarter at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) this winter.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
After one or maybe two bumper years, airlines worldwide are bracing themselves for a change in fortunes as they report their 2024 financials. Today, carriers on either side of the Tasman Sea faced the media to deliver their 2023/24 Financial Year reports, and they both gave a vastly different presentation compared to a year ago.
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is excited to announce the return of its annual holiday fundraiser, the “12 Planes of Christmas.” Now in its ninth year, this highly anticipated campaign offers aviation enthusiasts and history lovers a unique chance to support the restoration and preservation of iconic World War II aircraft in the CAF’s collection.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
United Airlines has one Nigerian route: Washington Dulles to Lagos. However, it flew from Houston for oil/energy reasons until 2016. Until now, Dulles-Lagos has operated three times weekly. As you may know , that will change in winter 2024/2025, when it will rise to daily. As the equipment remains unchanged, seats for sale have more than doubled. It's a massive vote of confidence because repatriating funds from Nigeria is now less of a problem.
iPad Pilot News
AUGUST 29, 2024
Quiz: What do these aviation iPad app acronyms mean? iPad Pilot News Aviation has always been full of acronyms and the growth of new FAA services and the iPad means there are now more than ever to learn. Take our latest quiz and see if you know the meaning of these codes in ForeFlight and other aviation apps. EFB Enroute Forecast Briefing Electronic Flight Bag Electronic FIS Broadcast Correct!
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
According to data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company , some of JetBlue Airways ' shortest routes in the United States for September 2024 are less than a hundred miles in distance.
AOPA
AUGUST 29, 2024
Seaplane pilots need a pump to remove bilge water from the floats and a paddle to maneuver near docks and obstacles. Two Maine seaplane pilots have combined the functions of those essential accessories in the Paddle Pump.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
On Wednesday, August 28, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary findings involving a plane crash that took seven passengers' lives earlier this summer. The crash occurred on July 26, in which the pilot of a Pilatus PC-12 lost control while flying over Wyoming. The plane crashed into the landscape, taking the lives of all onboard.
Inspire
AUGUST 29, 2024
By Ella Lucas, EAA 1518806, Chapter 76 This summer, Lucas Garcia and I were selected for the Cajun Aviation Camp Scholarship. Every year they choose one guy and one girl for this scholarship. Once I saw that they posted our blurbs about ourselves to their website, I immediately went to read about the other person […] The post EAA Air Academy 2024 From the Deuce Lucas Crew first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Dassault Falcon 8X was first announced at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in May 2014, and on February 6th, 2015, the aircraft operated its maiden flight. After receiving certification in June 2016, in October 2016, deliveries began as Greece-based Amjet became the launch customer of the Falcon 8X.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 29, 2024
The list of items to look for on a new (to you) airplane is a long one, indeed. Ideally, you want an engine with a relatively recent overhaul, an airframe that’s been taken care of, and some modernized equipment. If you can get all of this for a reasonable price, all the better. Today’s bargain comes in the form of a 1966 Cessna 150, and checks most of those boxes for $44,500 on Aircraft For Sale.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
The airline that famously flies flies to more countries than any other has announced a significant milestone. The Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles loyalty program has officially reached 20 million users.
AOPA
AUGUST 29, 2024
A federal jury in Oklahoma on August 16 convicted Dallas pilot Olukayode Aduragbenro Ojo of making false statements on two FAA medical certificate applications, each of which is punishable by up to five years in prison.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Airbus A300, a revolutionary aircraft introduced in 1972, remains enduring in the aviation world. As the first twin-engine widebody airliner, it was a game-changer regarding efficiency, range, and passenger comfort.
Airline Geeks
AUGUST 29, 2024
On Monday, Avelo operated its last flight to Redding, Calif., one of the airline's first routes since it began flying in 2021.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
March 27, 1977, is an unforgettable day in aviation history. Two jumbos collided with each other at an airport that was previously known as Los Rodeos Airport - the Tenerife Airport. This resulted in the death of 583 people.
AV Web
AUGUST 29, 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a new safety alert for multi-engine pilots facing partial engine failure. The alert emphasizes the importance of promptly feathering the affected engine’s propeller before its rpm drops below the critical threshold where start locks engage. SA-091 notes that current pilot training and checklists for multiengine piston airplanes mainly focus on total engine failures and don’t adequately cover partial engine power loss.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
Jazz Aviation is a Canadian regional airline that operates most of its flights under the Air Canada Express brand. While many of these routes are shorter flights between Canadian cities, several connect Canada with major US cities and stretch over 800 miles (1,287 km).
Aviation News
AUGUST 29, 2024
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 28, 2024 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) presented Poland’s first F-35A Lightning II to the Polish government during a rollout ceremony at.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
Different nations have different rules regarding how much liquid you can carry on board. In addition to creams, sanitizers, deodorant, and other forms of liquid , one can also bring in medication (in the form of liquid).
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 29, 2024
Link: Apply now for the World of Hyatt Credit Card or World of Hyatt Business Credit Card Chase and Hyatt have both a personal and business co-branded credit card. These cards are both quite lucrative, for different reasons. In this post, I wanted to cover the basics of what you need to know if you’re looking to get approved for one or both of these cards.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 29, 2024
It was September 19, 2008, when the accident occurred, just before midnight. The Learjet 60 with registration N999LJ operated by Global Exec Aviation was due to take off from Columbia Metropolitan Airport, South Carolina. The aircraft was heading to Van Nuys Airport, California. The aircraft was relatively new, having first flown in 2006 and had a light load with just four passengers.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 29, 2024
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Premier® Credit Card The Ink Business Premier® Credit Card ( review ) is potentially an extremely lucrative business card, though it’s totally different than the rest of the Chase Ink Business card lineup. While I’ve written a detailed review of the card, in this post I wanted to look at the card more broadly, and talk about who should consider applying for it.
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