Aerotime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The new Southwest director and IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has purchased 3.6 million shares in the airline, valued at over $100 million. Details surrounding the purchase were included in several Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings published by Southwest on October 2, 2024. Gangwal purchased the shares on September 30, 2024, and October 1, 2024, in a significant sign that he has confidence in the Southwest leadership.

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Airlines Airline 297

Cranky Flier

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Of all the things that Southwest announced in its turnaround plan, the changes in seating were obviously the most buzzy. But I’ve been surprised to see just how much talk there was around the decision to reduce turn times. This is not quite what everyone assumes, so I thought I would dig in deeper to explain exactly what’s happening here.

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Airplanes Jet Cabin Crew Airline 246

Aerotime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest data showing how air passenger numbers are changing month-by-month. Its latest report pertaining to August 2024 shows that global air traffic rose by 8.6% overall for the month, indicating that there is no let-up in the surging demand for air travel despite ongoing geopolitical challenges faced by the airline industry.

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Turbulence Approach Airline Airlines 288

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

On October 3, 1967, William J. Knight took off for a record-breaking flight, setting the fastest speed record ever recorded by a manned aircraft. This remarkable goal was achieved by a North American X-15-A-2 model, a hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft operated by the US Air Force and NASA. The X-15-A-2 was a part of NASA’s X-series experimental aircraft among X-15A-1, X-15A-2, and X-15A-3​.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Dutch national carrier KLM has announced it will be undergoing a root-and-branch reorganization in a bid to boost its profitability by €450 million ($495 million) per year. In a statement issued by the airline, it said that the company was reviewing a range of different areas of its business amid rising costs and staff shortages that have plagued the airline since the pandemic.

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Airlines Airline Pilot 276

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A legendary piece of aviation history is about to take center stage at the Intrepid Museum: a World War II FG-1D Corsair, on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum, courtesy of the Navy History and Heritage Command. The aircraft arrived at the museum late last night, following its journey from Washington D.C. Known for its critical role in the Pacific theater, this iconic Corsair is one of the few remaining intact examples and will undergo meticulous restoration by the museum’s skilled spe

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Flight Deck Ceiling Lift Pilot 126

Aerotime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Florida-based low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced it will be marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October 2024 with the unveiling of a collection of pink-inspired uniform options for its employees. According to the airline, Spirit Airlines employees will have the option to wear the new ‘PiNK’ Collection (with a capital “NK” in honor of Spirit’s two-letter IATA airline code), throughout October 2024 as part of the carrier’s commitment to

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Airlines Airline Runway 274

Aerotime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

As further evidence of the importance of US carriers establishing and expanding travel options to the Middle East, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has announced the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Saudia Airlines , the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement, which remains subject to regulatory approval, builds on the existing interline agreement between the two companies.

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Airline Airlines 273

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Winter often throws a curveball for the travel business. Snow and ice may seriously disrupt airport operations and airline schedules, despite the appeal of warm fires and wintry scenery.

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Airlines Airline 119

Aerotime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

UrbanLink Air Mobility, the South Florida-based company planning a range of advanced air mobility (AAM) and zero-emission aviation projects across the US, has announced that it has placed an order with Eviation Aircraft for up to 20 of the manufacturer’s Alice commuter airplanes. The order sees UrbanLink commit to taking 10 aircraft initially, with options for a further 10 aircraft.

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Airplanes 272

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

PRESS RELEASE During its Warbirds Over the Beach air show this weekend, Oct. 5 and 6, The Military Aviation Museum will host a supply drive to help areas of North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene. After the show, a World War II transport plane best known for dropping paratroopers on D-Day will fly the supplies to Western North Carolina. “We have seen impacts from the storm across the mid-Atlantic, and our upcoming air show is no exception,” Museum Director Keegan Chetwynd said.

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Runway Airplanes 119

Aerotime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has concluded a six-month review of United Airlines that the agency launched in March 2024, after several high-profile safety incidents. When the review was announced earlier this year , the FAA said it wanted to ensure that United was “complying with safety regulations; identifying hazards and mitigating risk; and effectively managing safety,” However, on October 2, 2024, the FAA gave United the all clear after completing its evaluation.

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Runway Airlines Airline Pilot 268

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of IndiGo and a board of directors member at Southwest Airlines, had gone on a shopping spree to acquire the latter airlines shares, with the director now owning over 3.6 million of common shares of Southwest Airlines.

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Airlines Airline 119

Aerotime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) will soon be the first airport from Australia to offer flights to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). China Southern announced that the 11-hour direct service will commence on December 13, 2024, and operate four times a week. The frequency will be increased after an initial 10-week season. The flights are scheduled to operate on the Airbus A330, configured with 28 business class seats and 258 economy class seats.

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Airlines Airline 251

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The US and ally Saudi Arabia have conducted the latest 'Red Sands' military exercises at the Red Sands Integrated Experimentation Center in Saudi Arabia. The latest round of joint exercises focused on countering unmanned drones - or C-UAS (counter-unmanned aerial systems) - and saw the participation of AH-64 Apache helicopters, robot dogs and a resupply quadcopter, among other systems.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Philippine Airlines’ inaugural direct flight to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) took off on October 2, 2024. Flight PR 124 departed Manila International Airport (MNL) at 22:40 local time, and landed in Seattle at 19:48 local time, 40 minutes behind schedule. Seattle is Philippine Airlines’ sixth destination in the United States, and eighth in North America.

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Airlines Airline 247

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 3, 2024

American Airlines has made recent changes to its AAdvantage program, making it much easier to gift Elite Status. 18 months ago, AAdvantage, the American Airlines frequent flier program, introduced the flexibility to enable members to gift their status for a day. However, it was met with criticism for its one-off cost.

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Airlines Airline 115

AV Web

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The General Aviation maintenance community is up in arms over the FAA’s so-called “Moss Interpretation” of how much direct, in-person supervision is required by FAA-certificated airframe and powerplant (A&P) technicians and inspectors when it comes to work being performed by owners or shop apprentices and trainees working toward certification. According to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and others, the new ruling overrides policies in effect for more than 60 years that ena

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General Aviation Pilot 121

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 3, 2024

As major global carriers increasingly strengthen their partnerships with other airlines, British Airways, too, has decided to extend its codeshare deals with Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo and LATAM in Brazil. The new routes added will become available in the coming weeks.

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Airlines Airline 116

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Most network carriers around the globe are dealing with similar issues. While demand is strong, costs have increased considerably following the pandemic, and on top of that, margins are down a bit, as more airlines have restored capacity. In response to market conditions, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced measures to structurally improve the company’s operational and financial performance, and it will have implications for both passengers and employees.

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Pilot Airline Airlines 99

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In 1937, pioneering American pilot Amelia Earhart looked to make aviation history by becoming the first woman to complete an aerial circumnavigation of the globe. Flying a Lockheed Electra 10E with her navigator Fred Noonan , Earhart disappeared while airborne between Lae Airfield and Howland Island , with the whereabouts of the aircraft, as well as herself and Noonan, still unknown to this day.

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Pilot 114

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 3, 2024

I guess you could say that it’s review trip season here at OMAAT. I just recently returned from a review trip to Latin America , where I flew airlines like LATAM , Delta , Aeromexico , Boliviana de Aviacion (swoon!), and Copa. Now I’m headed in the other direction, as I just planned a last minute review trip to Asia, which includes some products that I think will interest many of you.

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Airline Airlines Jet 99

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Everyone would love to travel first class and using miles and points is a popular way to book tickets. Availability can be very hard to find, but represents some of the best value you will find in the loyalty world.

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Airlines Airline 114

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Hey, this is pretty cool! The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card ( review ) has just improved its airport lounge access benefits, as the card now offers access to an additional network of lounges. Thanks to Doctor of Credit for flagging this. Access Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges with Sapphire Reserve The Chase Sapphire Reserve Card now offers Air Canada lounge access at participating locations.

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Airline Airlines 97

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 3, 2024

There are two distinct kinds of commercial aircraft which operate in our skies today. Passenger aircraft make up the majority of commercial planes flying in the skies today, and they remain the primary instruments that connect the world's population today.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Ryanair is planning on completely eliminating paper boarding passes and airport check-in. While that sounds kind of wild, perhaps it’s not quite as radical as it may seem, and Ryanair is just a bit ahead of its time. Ryanair will only allow online check-in Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary held a press conference this week, during which he reportedly revealed that the airline will be significantly changing its check-in procedures.

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Airlines Airline 96

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Jerry Jones is one of the most famous sports team owners in the world. The businessman is most known for his role as the Owner, President, and General Manager of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). Jones was born in Los Angeles, California, on October 13, 1942. However, his family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, when he was a kid, and he grew up in the area.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Delta Air Lines is continuing to position itself as the airline of choice for customers traveling to and from Austin with the introduction of five new routes from the Texas capital. Starting in March 2025, Delta will add daily nonstop service to Panama City, Fla. (ECP). Additionally, the airline will add new, nonstop service to Indianapolis (IND), Memphis (MEM), San Francisco (SFO) and Tampa (TPA), providing Austin customers more options than ever before.

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Airline Airlines 105

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Passengers aboard an AA310 flight showed great concern and solidarity when they teamed up to subdue a male passenger who was attempting to assault his female companion seated in the adjacent seat. Due to the incident, the flight was expedited to its final destination.

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Airline Airlines 112

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In March 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stepped up oversight of United Airlines , after the airline had a series of incidents and accidents. Since then, the FAA has been auditing the airline to figure out if there are any areas for improvement, and the results are in… FAA identifies no safety issues at United On October 2, 2024, the FAA put out a statement regarding its United safety audit, which is just two sentences: The FAA finished its Certificate Holder Evaluation Program (

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Airlines Airline Approach Runway 86

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 3, 2024

On Thursday, September 26th, Hurricane Helene, registered as a category-4 hurricane , made landfall on the Southeastern United States. This began the storm's path of nearly 800 miles of carnage that affected several states, including Florida , Georgia , South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee, among others. However, on Thursday, October 3rd, Honda Aircraft Company revealed that it intended to continue its support of the affected victims in the area.

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Jet 111

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

by Nigel Hitchman This year’s Battle of Britain Airshow, which was put on by the IWM at Duxford, continued its legacy of excellence with new and returning aircraft appearances. The September show always seems to be the best IWM show at Duxford, and with Flying Legends no longer there, the Battle of Britain show really the main event of the year and certainly the best to visit.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet made by Pilatus Aircraft in Switzerland. Popular with air charter companies and medevac missions, this rugged and reliable aircraft can travel almost anywhere, from the Australian outback to the Arctic Circle. Let's find out more about this versatile aircraft.

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Jet 106

Inspire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

By Karl Jensen, EAA 554322, EAA Chapter 322 Many EAA members here in South Africa help with flights for The Bataleurs, a group of volunteer pilots who fly for the environment. I was one such pilot who recently undertook a mission for the group — “a mission that made my flying for a purpose meaningful […] The post A Big Trip for a Little Meerkat first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Pilot Hangar 96

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 3, 2024

La Compagnie is a boutique airline that exclusively offers business-class flights , making it a unique option in the transatlantic travel market. It operates routes from New York to various European destinations, including Paris, Milan, and Nice. If you're considering an elevated flying experience, here are five things about this luxurious yet relatively affordable airline.

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Airlines Airline 111

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

PRESS RELEASE This October, the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum (FHCAM) is hosting a lineup of events that will immerse visitors in key historical moments from World War II. This month’s unique offerings are perfect for history enthusiasts and families alike, from rare vehicle demonstrations to docent lectures and more. These events are free to attend with the purchase of a general admission ticket, with VIP ticket purchases available for select events.

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Cockpit Hangar Jet 71

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Australian domestic airline market experienced a major upheaval in 2024, first with the collapse of low-cost carrier Bonza and later with the closure of mainline services by independent airline Rex. Rex is still struggling through financial administration to save its traditional regional operations, but the market has reverted to a split between the Qantas Group and Virgin Australia.

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Airlines Airline 110