Aerotime
AUGUST 25, 2024
Malaysia Airlines has announced plans to scale back its operations in response to ongoing supply chain and technical issues. The decision comes after a series of recent flight delays, cancellations, and emergency landings. According to a recent statement from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), Malaysia Airlines will temporarily reduce its flight schedule until December 2024.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
Chicago OHare International Airport consistently makes it to the list of busiest airports in the world every year. But how does that translate to the number of destinations served from the airport globally? The latest list from aviation analytics firm Cirium reveals OHare to be the fifth most connected airport in the world. Some other US airports also feature in the top 20, along with other major global hubs.
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Aerotime
AUGUST 25, 2024
NASA announced that Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will return to Earth without the two astronauts currently aboard, in order to mitigate safety risks. The decision follows the discovery of helium leaks and thruster problems with the spacecraft in June 2024. Despite extensive engineering efforts to resolve these issues, NASA and Boeing determined that Starliner does not meet the safety standards required for crewed flights.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
If you grew up between 1996 and today or have children or look after them, you will be very familiar with Pokmons. The most famous of these adorable cartoon characters is, of course, Pikachu.
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 25, 2024
By Austin Hankcok The National Warplane Museum, in Geneseo, New York, is home to an expansive and eclectic collection of both historic military and civilian aircraft. Some of the fleet is airworthy, such as the infamous D-Day Vet C-47 “Whiskey 7” and Beechcraft Staggerwing (RNAF Traveller Mk. I.) On the static aircraft side, the NWM boasts some size with a C-119G (ex-RCAF), and a recently acquired C-130A Hercules, now affectionately named “Saigon Lady.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
Despite the horrors of war, World War ll saw many inventions that showed the good things humanity can do. In a previous article on Simple Flying about legendary aircraft, some of them were included not because they saw battle but because they contributed to the worlds knowledge about aircraft design, fabrication, and overall Engineering excellence.
AV Web
AUGUST 25, 2024
AOPA is reporting that the owner of a flight school that went bankrupt while allegedly holding hundreds of thousands of dollars in student deposits has struck a plea deal with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to tax evasion. Kevin Rylchik is facing a prison term but by pleading guilty he avoided indictment on a laundry list of serious federal charges relating to his operation of American Aviation at Manassas Airport in Virginia and several other businesses.
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One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 25, 2024
When most people think of airplane bathrooms, it’s probably not a nice image that comes to mind. Airlines have largely shrunk bathrooms on newer aircraft significantly, and at times they’re also not very well maintained. That’s not true across the board, though. In premium cabins, we’ve seen airlines introduce some pretty amazing amenities in recent years, and that even includes awesome bathrooms.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
Two countries (the US and China) account for most of the world's annual advanced fighter jet production. This article will only consider multirole fighter jets like the Su-35 and F-35. It will not count light attack aircraft like the Chinese Hongdu JL-8 and the Italian Alenia Aermacchi M-346 or light multirole fighter jets like the Korean KAI T-50 Golden Eagle and the Pakistan JF-21 Thunder.
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 25, 2024
The National Warplane Museum, in Geneseo, New York, is home to an expansive and eclectic collection of both historic military and civilian aircraft. Some of the fleet is airworthy, such as the infamous D-Day Vet C-47 “Whiskey 7” and Beechcraft Staggerwing (RNAF Traveller Mk. I.) On the static aircraft side, the NWM boasts some size with a C-119G (ex-RCAF), and a recently acquired C-130A Hercules, now affectionately named “Saigon Lady.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
Regarding temperature and its effect on an aircraft engines, we tend to think more about heat than cold. All engines create heat because they burn fuel to produce energy. Because of this, engines are built to withstand exceptionally high temperatures, yet they also must be able to work efficiently during freezing cold winters.
AV Web
AUGUST 25, 2024
Last week’s blog was more of an update on progress so far on the replacement of 100LL with unleaded high octane aviation fuels. In the comments section a reader who uses the title BestGlideSpeed gave a long list of questions and criticisms of General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s (GAMI’s) G100UL. Many of the points made by BestGlideSpeed have been made by others and others we haven’t heard before.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
Delta Air Lines claimed the top spot for being the best employer in Georgia in 2024. It was also ranked first in Michigan and narrowly missed out in Washington, where it was a strong second place.
AV Web
AUGUST 25, 2024
Should All Airlines Have Gender-Based Bookings Should All Airlines Have Gender-Based Bookings Sure, if it makes people more comfortable Fine by me but doesn't seem necessary Not a major issue here Waste of time and bandwidth Other The post Poll: Should All Airlines Have Gender-Based Bookings appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
No - its not a new Boeing aircraft - even IF the name seems to be inspired by the Dreamliner. Despite the name AND the aircrafts early, Boeing-inspired livery, Coulson Aviations Fireliners are simply converted and modified 737-300s designed for aerial firefighting applications.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 25, 2024
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Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
It was May 11, 1996. ValuJet Airlines flight 592 was preparing for take-off. The inbound flight had arrived into Miami International Airport , Florida, late. The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 had 105 passengers and 5 crew onboard. They were bound for Atlanta International Airport, Georgia.
Northstar VFR
AUGUST 25, 2024
By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI How do you know that the aircraft you’re flying is properly maintained? Quality maintenance is vital to safe operation of an aircraft. Unlike an automobile maintenance break down, you can’t pull over to the side of the road! The FAA mandates a minimum number of maintenance checks and inspections to be performed to assure that aircraft are functioning to standards and safe for passengers.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
With the Boeing Starliner now set to make its return to Earth uncrewed, questions are being asked about the spacecraft's feasibility moving forward. NASA has stressed that its trust in Boeing remains, noting that its decision to opt for SpaceX's capsule was driven by "uncertainty and lack of expert concurrence" on Starliner's safety.
AV Web
AUGUST 25, 2024
Most respondents don’t think we’ll have an unleaded substitute for 100LL by the 2030 deadline. The post Last Week’s Poll Results: Doubts About Unleaded Avgas appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
The route between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore is one of the busiest international routes in the world, and depending on the time of year and how much capacity has been allocated, it can be the busiest. In August 2024, it had a total capacity of 477,568 seats, surpassed only by the route between Hong Kong and Taipei with 582,955 seats.
All Plane
AUGUST 25, 2024
Let’s see what happened in the world of aviation in the last few days, starting by the fact that… There’s a new episode of the Podcast! Mukul Hariharan, managing partner of United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund was on the podcast sharing how is it like to run the World’s largest investment fund focusing on sustainable aviation. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
The US Air Force's fleet is replete with warbirds that have both an official moniker and an unofficial nickname that tends to resonate better with the men and women who fly and maintain them (and, in some cases, resonate better with the general public as well).
The Aviationist
AUGUST 25, 2024
Experts previously said China possibly intends to use the flying wing UCAV for carrier aviation, after satellite images of the GJ-11’s test models on a carrier flight deck’s mockup. Just after The Aviationist reported the [.] The post China’s GJ-11 Sharp Sword UCAV Captured Flying appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
For many travelers, getting from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manhattan is synonymous with a lengthy car ride, navigating traffic, or enduring a packed train or bus. However, a far more exciting and efficient alternative turns this routine transfer into a memorable experience: flying by helicopter.
The Aviationist
AUGUST 25, 2024
While at RAF Fairford, the RQ-4 will conduct operations through international and Allied airspace, implementing the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment concept. A U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk drone made aviation history by [.] The post U.S. RQ-4 Global Hawk Drone Lands in UK for the First Time to Temporarily Operate from RAF Fairford appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
New Yorks John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of the nation's busiest hubs, with more than 90 airlines flying from its 130 gates to over 200 destinations across the US and around the world.
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 25, 2024
By Nigel Hitchaman The de Havilland Moth Club hosted their annual fly-in at Oaksey Park airfield this year, a charming grass strip. Despite the warm and sunny weather, a strong, blustery wind deterred some expected aircraft from attending, as it posed challenges for takeoff and landing at their home bases. However, safety took priority. Many other owners and enthusiasts made their way by road, contributing to an enjoyable day.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
Low-cost carriers (LCCs)* in the US have seen a robust rebound since the COVID-19 pandemic, with Southwest , Spirit , and Frontier all experiencing double-digit capacity growth in 2023. As a result, LCCs now account for 34% of all US scheduled airline seats. This is more than double the share that LCCs had just 15 years ago, but when you consider that LCCs have more than half of capacity in most European countries, there is still ample room for growth.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 25, 2024
Being a pilot has been a life goal since childhood, but my primary career for 42 enjoyable years was as a U.S. and international secondary-level teacher, primarily of French. While a junior and senior at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, I worked part-time washing dishes in The Little Chef café, just a block from where I lived across the street from the campus.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
Istanbul Airport is ranked the sixth-busiest airport in the world, with flights to destinations worldwide. Yet, no US-based carrier flies there. It seems counter-intuitive that no US airlines would fly there. After all, US-based airlines operate in the region; for example, Delta and United fly to Greece's Athens and Israel's Tel Aviv airports. The reasons no US airlines fly there are mixed up with politics, code-share agreements, and Turkish Airlines' dominance ( Turkish Airlines offers flights
AV Web
AUGUST 25, 2024
Electric aircraft propulsion company magniX has acquired the use of a rare four-engine turboprop airliner as part of the next phase of NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration program. Eventually the De Havilland Dash-7 will have two of its four engines replaced with magniX electric motors and that will cut fuel consumption and emissions by 40 percent.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
While not as destructive as World War II, hundreds of thousands of aircraft were utilized during the Cold War. Some of the best aircraft emerged during the Cold War, from light fighters and surveillance aircraft to heavy bombers and long-range stealth aircraft. This article notes some popular aircraft that brought aces to their operators.
AV Web
AUGUST 25, 2024
The De Havilland Dash-7, a four-engine STOL regional airliner developed in the 1960s, is being used as a test bed for hybrid electric power and is on loan from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories-based Air Tindi. Canadian aviation videographer spent some time with the rare type in its natural habitat for this interesting video The post Best Of The Web: Dash-7 Ops In Canada’s North appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
With the peak summer season a distant memory, now is the time when many Northern Hemisphere airlines send aircraft for planned maintenance and modifications. Taiwanese airline EVA Air is using some downtime to modify its fleet of nine Boeing 777Fs with AeroSHARK drag-reducing film.
The Aviationist
AUGUST 25, 2024
Hezbollah was ready to launch as many as 6,000 missiles to Israel. While the attack plan was foiled, additional attack from other country, likely Yemen, is expected in coming days. Late in the night between [.] The post Israel Launches Preemptive Strikes Against Hezbollah In Lebanon appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 25, 2024
One of the engine options for the Airbus A320neo family, the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine, is under tremendous scrutiny as the manufacturer and its partners work through inspections of around 1,200 of the latest-generation engines. The Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) shops worldwide are working hard to reduce the turnaround times for the GTF engine.
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