Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

With 28 years of experience at Ryanair, and 18 of those as the carrier’s Head of Training, Airline Pilot Club (APC) CEO Andy O’Shea knows a thing or two about what it takes to become a become an exceptional pilot – and no, it’s not as simple as knowing how to fly a plane. With decades of dedication to the aviation industry, it is perhaps no surprise that following his loyal tenure at Ryanair, in which he saw the airline grow from operating 26 aircraft to one that flew 460, that Andy felt he stil

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Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Some years, this just sneaks up on me, and this is one of those years. It’s September 11, and that means today we honor those who were killed when hijackers brought down four airplanes in an act of terrorism that those of us who were alive that day will never forget. And while the tributes elsewhere will focus on all the people who were murdered, I will continue to keep a narrower focus.

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Airplanes 234

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Lufthansa Group announced that it is expanding its network reach this winter 2024 with increased flights and resumption of routes. Starting October 28, 2024, SWISS will improve its connectivity to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) with daily flights to Geneva Airport (GVA). Berlin: Lufthansa Group erweitert Streckennetz im Winter. @FlySWISS fliegt direkt nach Genf, @eurowings nimmt neue Verbindungen auf und positioniert zusätzliches Flugzeug am BER – damit ist Lufthansa Group Marktführe

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Airlines Airline 272

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

From September 21-22, 2024, two rare de Havilland Mosquitos (FB.VI PZ474 and T.43 NZ2308) are set to take the skies at the Central Coast AirFest in Santa Maria, CA, offering a thrilling experience for aviation enthusiasts. At last year’s AirFest in October 2023, PZ474, owned by Charles Somers, was flown by Steve Hinton Sr. This year, organizers are planning a spectacular two-ship formation flight, marking the first time in more than 35 years that such an event has taken place.

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Pilot 140

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A senior United Airlines flight attendant has filed a lawsuit in the state of New Jersey against the airline for harassment. Ingrid Raganova, aged 52, claimed that she was harassed and referred to as a “snitch” online for reporting safety violations involving her colleagues. Based on court documents, Raganova said that for more than two years, she was singled out and disciplined because she reported safety issues, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) violations and airline policy violations tha

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 144

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

About 1.8 million people flew between Europe and Iran last year (excluding Turkey, heaven for older Iranian aircraft ). Due to sanctions, safety, and other considerations, over seven in 10 people connected en route, particularly in Istanbul. Few non-stop operators existed, with Iran Air being number one.

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Airlines Airline 133

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A couple of OMAAT readers pointed me to a FlyerTalk thread about an “influencer” flying in first class, and asked for my thoughts. So, here we go… Influencer detracts from Air France first class experience FlyerTalk member burg_rtw (who has lots of great contributions) posted online about a flight in Air France La Premiere (first class) from Sao Paulo to Paris.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Back in 2019, JetBlue introduced Blue Basic , which is the carrier’s version of basic economy. In this post I wanted to take an updated look at these fares, especially in light of some recent (positive) changes. What restrictions are there when booking JetBlue’s basic economy fares, and are these tickets worth it? JetBlue’s basic economy fares can represent a pretty good value nowadays, and are certainly competitive with what’s offered by Delta, which is JetBlue’s biggest competitor in many mark

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Following several safety-related incidents, Southwest Airlines has been under the microscope this year, with the Federal Aviation Authority also scrutinizing the carriers procedures. And now, the airline has taken the initiative by calling all its pilots for additional training at its Dallas headquarters.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 121

Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

After less than two years of serving the community, Sun Country will lose its only Essential Air Service (EAS) contract in Eau Claire, Wis.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

On Monday, September 9, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released its findings on the general aviation and private aviation markets for the first half of 2024. This period, which ended at the end of June, showed an increase in both general aviation aircraft and private aviation aircraft. This is compared to the first half of 2023.

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General Aviation Jet 117

Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In addition to halting flights to the U.S., Air Sénégal has also closed reservations for routes to Cotonou (Benin), Douala (Cameroon), and Libreville (Gabon).

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

American Airlines will be expanding its services from the United States to Asia next summer. Certain routes to Shanghai and Tokyo will benefit from larger aircraft catering to business-focused travelers.

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Airlines Airline 119

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Perhaps an unlikely aviation news source, the Tobacco Reporter, posted this week that battery thermal-runaway incidents on aircraft reached a five-year high in 2023, with e-cigarettes topping the list of causes. The information came from a report from the non-profit UL Standards and Engagement (ULSE), an organization focused on safety standards. ULSE initiated its Thermal Runaway Incident Program (TRIP), which solicits voluntary incident reports from its 35-member group of passenger and cargo ai

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Boeing 777 is a cornerstone of long-haul aviation, known for its range, efficiency, and capacity to transport large numbers of passengers. While the aircraft comes in various configurations, some airlines push the envelope by maximizing their 777 fleets to hold as many passengers as possible.

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Airlines Airline 119

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As we reported, in the last couple of years, Starfighter Aerospace has ramped up its training and flight operations at Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida. The company, which fields a fleet of former Italian Air Force Lockheed/Aeritailia F-104 Starfighters, landed a series of missions and cooperation agreements with other organizations that had spurred this activity.

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Payload 97

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

It has been a little more than four decades since the Boeing 757 took to the skies for the first time. Introduced in 1983, the narrowbody workhorse has been a popular choice for airlines around the world. Even as newer Boeing 757s approach the 25-year mark, 495 of them are still actively flying with more than 40 different operators, as per the latest data from ch-aviation.

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Approach Airlines Airline 118

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Aviation at the leading edge of science Air Facts Journal How often has aviation defined the leading edge of science? Discovery of the speed of sound is an obvious example, as it was necessary to break the Sound Barrier in order to understand it. If I asked you for the first names of the two brothers who invented the first successful manned aircraft, and you answered Orville and Wilbur, you would be off by 120 years.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Air Europa has scheduled a wet-leased Airbus A330-900 to operate on its flights between Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) and New York JFK Airport (JFK) as it continues to face issues with its long-haul fleet. According to Preferente , the reason behind the use of a non-Air Europa aircraft is because of Boeing delivery delays, which have placed a strain on the airlines overall operation.

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Airlines Airline 118

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The overall shortage of U.S. Air Force pilots could mean that recent T-38 pilot-training graduates could find themselves assigned to non-combat roles, such as instructor pilots or flying transports and air-to-air refuelers. Graduates of T-38 training usually go on to fighters or bombers, but the acute shortage means that there aren’t enough pilots available for the other duty tracks.

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Pilot 101

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Aerospace companies are always looking for new technologies to make commercial aviation more sustainable and cost-effective. Among the things being tested currently is CFMs new open-rotor tech, which is expected to be more fuel-efficient and deliver better economics. While theres some optimism around it, it seems that leaders of aircraft manufacturers need more evidence to be fully convinced.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

While most airline and hotel loyalty programs reward individuals, there are also some incentive programs designed for businesses (like the American Airlines Business program ). The idea is that many travel decisions are made on a company level, and any incentive a company is given to be loyal to a particular travel brand can go a long way. In this post I wanted to take a look at Hyatt Leverage, which is a program by Hyatt for small businesses.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Louisiana is bracing for impact as Hurricane Francine churns off the coast in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, battering the region with strong winds and heavy rain.

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Airline Airlines 117

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Euronews reported this week it has received a leaked document that shows Hungary is proposing delaying taxes on airline and maritime fuel until mid-century. Currently, diesel, gasoline, and electricity used for rail and road vehicles is “heavily taxed,” according to Euronews. But airlines and marine vessels, from fishing boats to cruise ships, pay no fuel taxes.

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Jet Airlines Airline 91

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

On September 10, Simple Flying spoke with Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Wing Commander Colonel Michael Kosderka about the leadership of Operation Noble Eagle, the changing state of the Air National Guard, and the current status of the F-15EX Eagle.

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Jet 110

Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

India’s SpiceJet received a financial lifeline again from aircraft lessor Carlyle Aviation amid ongoing operational troubles.

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Turbulence 111

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 was taxiing out of the gate at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) when its wing struck a CRJ-900 regional jet aircraft. The smaller plane, owned by regional subcontractor Endeavor Air, was operating a Delta Connection flight when the incident occurred.

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Tail Jet 110

World Airline News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Aerocardal (a Chilean-based Fixed-Base Operations located at SCL, Arturo Merino Benitez airport of Santiago, Chile), will replace its current fleet of three Dornier 228s with OMNIPOL LET 410NGs. The acquisition of these aircraft are part of an agreement with OMNIPOL from the Czech Republic, that made Aerocardal as the representative of all of the European company’s products in Latin America.

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Fixed Base Operator 89

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Gulfstream G550 is a large business jet designed and developed by Gulfstream Aerospace in the early 2000s. Developed from the Gulfstream V, the G550 performed its first flight in July 2002 and was introduced in 2004. More than 600 examples of the 19-seater airplane were produced between 2003 and 2021 before production ceased in July 2021.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Technology entrepreneur and space/aviation enthusiast Jared Isaacman launched Tuesday (September 10) on the SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission. Powered by a Falcon 9 rocket, Polaris Dawn is the first of three privately-funded flights. Isaacman is joined by fellow crewmembers Scott “Kidd” Poteet, a close friend and retired USAF pilot, along with SpaceX engineers Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon.

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Pilot 87

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Piper Aircraft is considered to be one of the "Big Three" in general aviation, along with Cessna and Beechcraft. The company was founded in 1927 as Taylor Brothers Aircraft Manufacturing Company by two brothers, Gordon and Clarence Taylor. However, shortly after the company was founded, William Piper, a wealthy oil baron, convinced Clarence to move the company to Pennsylvania in the late 1920s.

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General Aviation 111

Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

ollowing a string of high-profile "safety events" in recent months, Southwest is forcing its pilots to attend additional training.

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Pilot 91

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has confirmed it will offer more seats from Belfast City Airport this winter than ever before. Emerald Airlines, the biggest carrier at the airport this year, will operate the regional flights.

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Airlines Airline 110

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

When faced with a quandary in aviation, we often seek resolution by consulting some trusted sources. Opinions and advice, however, are usually worth what you pay for them. After all, I grew up hearing the phrase, “Opinions are like navels; everybody’s got one.” Now that we have the free-flowing tidal wash of internet misinformation to further confuse things, making the right choice of action is even more difficult.

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Stability Annual Inspection Crosswind Runway 64

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Recently, Airbus requested an exemption to install mini-suites on its Airbus A321XLR s. Carriers such as American Airlines (AA) and LATAM are also working on installing these suites on the aircraft they operate. Some voices inside the aviation industry say that mini-suites might even be where the future of luxury flying is headed.

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Airlines Airline 110

Airline Economics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Boeing delivered 40 aircraft in August, down slightly from the previous month of 40 aircraft delivered.

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Airlines Airline 86

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Many major US airlines use narrowbody aircraft for flights between the East and West Coasts. JetBlue stands out among these carriers for having the highest amount of coastal flights each month.

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Airlines Airline 111