Aerotime
JULY 29, 2024
Turkish Airlines unveiled its brand new Crystal Business Class Suite on July 24, 2024 at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, United Kingdom. The latest business class product marks a new era for the airline. For the first time, Turkish Airlines’ business class seats feature an adjustable suite door and privacy panel for enhanced in-flight privacy.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
Another name has been added to the list of contenders being considered to lead Boeing after its current CEO, Dave Calhoun, steps down at the end of this year. According to reports, former Rockwell Collins chief Kelly Ortberg is also in the running to become the plane manufacturers top boss, and that a decision could be taken soon.
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Aerotime
JULY 29, 2024
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), together with KLM Cityhopper and KLM Ground services, announced on July 26, 2024, the start of the second phase of testing for its electric self-driving shuttle service. The trial, which will continue until the end of July 2024, aims to evaluate how the autonomous shuttles operate in a crowded, busy airport environment.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
Cathay Pacific has unveiled its new safety video, which will be rolled out across its fleet next month. The six-minute video was developed in close collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), and as well as relaying the all-important safety procedures, the video takes the opportunity to showcase the best that the oneworld member airline's home city of Hong Kong has to offer.
Aerotime
JULY 29, 2024
A United Airlines flight was forced to divert while it was in the air due to an onboard “biohazard” issue that affected the crew and left passengers in distress. Flight UA2477 took off from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) at 9:39 local time on July 28, 2024, and was headed to Boston when it had to divert and land at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD).
AV Web
JULY 29, 2024
The FAA has approved the use of a parachute-equipped drone for use over gatherings of people without waivers. It’s the first such approval for drones and the key is the parachute, which was developed by Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions. In this case the chute is on a DJI M3D or M3TD and can fly over people without restriction. The company is now working on expanding the list of drones that can gain that flexibility with the parachute.
Aerotime
JULY 29, 2024
Jet usage by firms, particularly in the context of private meetings with investors, is a critical yet unnoticed element influencing investment markets. This article investigates the use of corporate jet flight patterns as a proxy for private meetings and implications on stock market reactions, analyst activities, and institutional investor trading. Drawing on Bushee, Gerakos, and Lee (2018), we examine the channels through which corporate jets influence investment behavior and market consequence
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One Mile at a Time
JULY 29, 2024
We see aircraft “bumping” into one another on the ground every so often — hey, I guess it’s better that it happens on the ground than in the air. Here’s the latest example of that, though this incident seems particularly avoidable… Delta planes collide on SLC taxiway This incident happened on the evening of Saturday, July 27, 2024. Long story short, three Delta jets were waiting for takeoff short of runway 16L: The first aircraft waiting for takeoff was a Delta Airbus A220-100, operating flight
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
In its schedule update over the weekend, Malaysia Airlines plans the return of Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane in March 2025. Assuming nothing changes, it will be two years to the month that it last served the 3,476 nautical mile (6,437 km) market. It will coexist with Batik Air Malaysia's daily Kuala Lumpur-Denpasar Bali-Brisbane operation.
Airline Geeks
JULY 29, 2024
AirAsia has seen an upward trajectory during the second quarter of 2024 with a load factor of 90%, seeing an increase of 2% year-over-year.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
Aircraft of various shapes and sizes have always amazed on a global scale when successfully demonstrating the wonders of flight. As creative innovations and modern engineering collide, aircraft manufacturers consistently push the envelope on how big, long, and heavy new aircraft can be to redefine the marvel of air travel.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 29, 2024
I know the answer here might be obvious, but I thought it would be interesting to take a bigger picture look at the practice of airlines overselling flights, often leading to overbooking situations. Why do airlines do it, and is it ethical? Why airlines sell more tickets than seats It’s a widely accepted practice in the airline industry that airlines will sell more tickets for a given flight than there are seats.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
In response to the global climate crisis, activists across Europe have been blocking airport departures. Over the past month, protestors have staged sit-ins near airport security and even glued themselves to runways.
Airline Geeks
JULY 29, 2024
While passenger aircraft go to a select number of popular destinations, cargo flights are often required to go into a wider array of regions.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
Through membership of its Maple Leaf Club, Air Canada offers passengers the chance to visit and relax in its airport lounges worldwide, regardless of their class of travel. Members pay a yearly subscription to have unlimited access to Maple Leaf Lounges when they fly. What else does membership of the Maple Leaf Club include, and how much does it cost?
One Mile at a Time
JULY 29, 2024
Things aren’t looking so good for Australia’s Rex Airlines, which has been growing aggressively in recent years, seemingly to its own detriment… Rex Airlines reportedly appointing turnaround team Rex Airlines is Australia’s third largest airline. Historically, the airline operated a fleet of Saab 340 turboprop aircraft, in small markets without much competition.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
First introduced in late October 2011 with Japanese carrier ANA, Boeings 787 Dreamliner is famous for many of its initial technologies. Extensively using composite materials, packing various fuel-saving features such as hybrid laminar flow control, and utilizing several advanced electronic controls, the widebody jet is an incredible piece of engineering.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 29, 2024
In April, we shared a story about the relaunch of the Warbirds 20 Under 40 Rising Stars Program. Initiated by the National Warbird Operators Conference (NWOC) in 2019, this program aims to engage younger generations in vintage military aviation, both as pilots and maintainers. Known as ’20 Under 40,’ the initiative recognizes young men and women who have made significant contributions to the warbird community.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
A worldwide shortage of parts, skilled labor, and new aircraft after the post-pandemic aviation boom, coupled with the higher frequency of engine maintenance for next-generation engines, has resulted in the longest-ever wait times for engine maintenance.
Aviation News
JULY 29, 2024
Hugs mingle with smiles and tired faces on the flight line at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) air base in Darwin. The German and Spanish Eurofighters, French fighters and A330 MRTTs of the Multinational MRTT Unit, responsible for air-to-air refuelling operations, have just arrived from Japan.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of its first-ever Airbus A220-300, introducing its new livery with the introduction of the new aircraft type into its fleet.
Aviation News
JULY 29, 2024
Netherlands, July 29, 2024 – U.S. and Netherlands officials formalized a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LoA) agreement to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER). With this agreement, the Netherlands becomes JASSM’s fifth international customer. “We’re honored to partner with the.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
LATAM Airlines has begun trading shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) once again after the carrier group had exited its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. During the first days of trading, its shares dipped 1.29% at the time of writing.
Aviation News
JULY 29, 2024
Textron Aviation Inc. today announced an agreement with Gama Aviation (UK) Limited for the purchase of three cargo door-equipped Beechcraft King Air 360C aircraft expected to be delivered in.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
Cessna is one of the world's most notable general aviation aircraft manufacturers. The company was founded nearly 100 years ago, in September 1927, by Clyde Cessna and Victor Roos. Clyde Cessna started building and tinkering with aircraft in the early 1910s. He gained valuable experience producing wooden aircraft.
AV Web
JULY 29, 2024
The company behind the only candidate left in the FAA-driven Piston Aviation Fuel Initiative process to create a high octane unleaded replacement for 100 LL says it’s impossible according to Aviation Week. “There is no such thing as a drop-in unleaded fuel to replace 100 [LL],” Dan Pourreau, business development manager with LyondellBasel Industries told the publication “We thought initially we were going to be able to do that, but we discovered we can’t do that either.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
Simple Flying recently had the pleasure of flying from London Stansted to Cardiff Airport on a Honeywell Boeing 757. The narrowbody was performing a demonstration flight of technology that seeks to help pilots avoid collisions on airport runways.
AOPA
JULY 29, 2024
What if a light sport aircraft could cruise at 138 knots? Two Tulsa, Oklahoma, pilots are banking on the FAA’s proposed changes to the LSA rules (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) to create a U.S. market for the sleek, efficient ultralights of Europe.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
Turkish Airlines intends to add Santiago de Chile to its network. It revealed the city in the public disclosure area of its investor relations website, where the carrier must legally disclose coming routes. More broadly, Santiago has been repeatedly disclosed in various presentations. While nothing has been officially announced as of July 29, things can be pieced together.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 29, 2024
PRESS RELEASE This August, visitors to the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum can immerse themselves in history through a variety of free programs, from engine runups to tank simulators, model building, and expert lectures. Attendees can purchase general admission tickets to not only explore the incredible collection of vehicles, aircraft, and artifacts, but also participate in free programs on select days throughout the month.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
Recently, Simple Flying had the honor of interviewing Pratt & Whitneys Josh Goodman, senior director of the F100 Program at Pratt & Whitney, to discuss the Pratt & Whitney F100 one of the engines used to power both the F-15 and F-16. In fact, the F100 is used to power the F-16s of the US Air Force Thunderbirds' official air demonstration team.
Air Facts
JULY 29, 2024
Who needs pre-buy inspections? Air Facts Journal What buyer doesn’t feel confident about signing that purchase contract after their choice of aircraft gets a great prebuy inspection report? Their potential acquisition is assessed to be mechanically sound and cosmetically pleasing. The report verifies good compressions, working avionics, maintenance history and logbook completeness, airworthiness, and confirms no hidden cosmetic issues.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
While onboard an aircraft, the cabin crew may provide specific instructions to passengers to ensure the safety of the flight. Keeping the seat upright during takeoff and landing, for example, may come across as inconvenient, but there are essential safety reasons for this. Here, we look at the safety behind the rules and why passengers should comply with themselves and the surrounding passengers.
Airline Reporter
JULY 29, 2024
China Airlines began service from Taipei to Seattle on July 14, 2024 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) celebrated its 75th anniversary on July 9, 2024, followed by welcoming its fifth new international route this year, with China Airlines’ Taipei (TPE)-Seattle route just a few days later on July 14, using an Airbus A350-900. The schedule is as follows: SEA commenced flight operations on July 9, 1949.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
The airport lounge is a coveted space to enjoy before taking a flight. These days, there are many different types of lounges and ways to gain access. Third-party-operated lounges sit alongside airline lounges, and with the growth of these have come a number of access programs.
Airline Economics
JULY 29, 2024
Asia has been dominating the world’s top export air cargo growth markets. According to WorldACD market data, Asian countries were the top five export tonnage growth positions in June as well as “forming most of the strongest outbound growth subregions” in the first half of the year.
Simple Flying
JULY 29, 2024
One of the more frequently asked questions is how often pilots work together. Most folks are surprised to hear that many trips involve working with previously unacquainted colleagues. Here are some factors that influence that answer and some things that increase the probability of pilots working together more than once.
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