Aerotime
MAY 13, 2024
airBaltic has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with Fokker Next Gen on the development of a clean-sheet airliner powered by liquid hydrogen, the Riga-based carrier announced on May 13, 2024. Fokker Next Gen aims to develop a hydrogen-powered airliner by 2035 able to carry between 120 and 150 passengers, and with a range of up to 2,500 km.
Cranky Flier
MAY 13, 2024
At American’s Investor Day two months ago, it started to create a justification for its focus on smaller cities using “network superiority” metrics. I wasn’t satisfied with those metrics, so in partnership with Raymond James, I built my own model. Now, it’s been a couple of weeks since presenting that to Raymond James’s clients, and I’m able to share parts of it with you here.
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Aerotime
MAY 13, 2024
An Air Tanzania Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that was sent to Malaysia for maintenance in November 2023 remains in the Asian country after corrosion issues were discovered with the aircraft’s two Rolls-Royce engines. According to reports in local media, the aircraft involved (registered 5H-TCJ) has been grounded for almost eight months and is currently sitting without engines close to the disused low-cost carrier terminal at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
Lufthansa, which operates a diverse range of aircraft, has not been too happy about the delivery delays from Boeing in recent times, its CEO admitted. But he emphasized that airlines are still hoping for a strong Boeing comeback for the sake of the entire industry, and also ruled out getting any Chinese aircraft for the next few years.
Aerotime
MAY 13, 2024
The CEO of Lufthansa Carsten Spohr has said that problems at Boeing this year have been “extremely annoying”, but he remains positive that the planemaker will bounce back. In an interview with Switzerland’s Neue Zuercher Zeitung , the head of Lufthansa Group commented on Boeing’s failings following the Alaska Airlines plug door blowout and the subsequent ramifications that have seen aircraft production drop.
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
Ed Wegel, the former CEO of Global Crossing Airline's Group ( GlobalX ), is looking to launch his own carrier. He plans to start Zoom!, which will operate a range of routes from Florida. Earlier this year, Wegel disclosed his plans to launch a scheduled carrier that will initially launch with several Embraer E-jets before transitioning to the Airbus A220 aircraft within a few years.
Aerotime
MAY 13, 2024
On May 10, 2024, Delta Air Lines commenced a new service between Dublin to Minneapolis-St Paul, joining Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus on the route between the Irish capital and the ‘Twin Cities’. The new daily flights link the two cities on a daily basis with Delta using Boeing 767-300ERs on the route. The flights depart Dublin Airport (DUB) at 1200 and arrive at Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) at 15.35 local time (DL115).
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Aerotime
MAY 13, 2024
easyJet pilots have reportedly rejected a pay rise that would have seen captain’s annual wages increase to almost £200,000 ($250k) by April 2025. According to The Sun , a deal was put to easyJet pilots who are members of the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) in a vote, but it was rejected by a majority. There are fears that if the offer on the table is not improved then easyJet pilots may threaten strike action which could have huge consequences for the low-cost carrier during
One Mile at a Time
MAY 13, 2024
As I wrote about earlier, Emirates Airline reported a record $4.7 billion profit for the past financial year. The airline is celebrating this by rewarding employees in a pretty incredible way, which puts profit sharing at other airlines to shame… 110,000+ Emirates employees get huge bonuses Emirates has historically offered profit sharing to employees when the airline has a good year.
Aerotime
MAY 13, 2024
Four flight attendants have been charged with allegedly smuggling drug money between the United States and the Dominican Republic. According to the US Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York, the flight attendants have been charged in connection with their “years-long participation in smuggling narcotics trafficking proceeds from the United States to the Dominican Republic on commercial flights”.
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
Emirates Group, comprised of Emirates, the airline, and the ground handling company dnata, announced record-breaking profit numbers that have increased 71% year-on-year (YoY). The groups financial year, FY2023-24, ended on March 31, 2024.
Aerotime
MAY 13, 2024
A passenger is suing Delta Air Lines for $1 Million after he claimed that he suffered hip and rib injuries after an armrest gave way. The lawsuit , filed in California Southern District Court, detailed that the passenger, Joseph Hippensteel, was traveling with Delta to London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) from an undisclosed airport in California with a connection in Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA) on May 16, 2022.
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
H2 Clipper Inc. is an organization designing a next-generation airship to carry hydrogen. The vision is for the airship (called the H2 Clipper) to be a pipeline in the skies and make hydrogen practical and the fuel of the future. The H2 Clipper plans to return airships to the age of hydrogen not only for lift but also for propulsion and as the cargo they carry.
Aerotime
MAY 13, 2024
AutoFlight has successfully completed a flight test of its V2000CG Carry All, the autonomous cargo version of the two-ton Prosperity eVTOL. The flight took place on May 13, 2024, at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), in China. It is the first real flight test of an eVTOL of this size at a Class 4F airport, the category that designates the largest airports, those capable of handling all types of aircraft.
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China ( COMAC ) has begun work on its C939 widebody aircraft, which will be its largest aircraft to date. The aircraft will reportedly seat up to 400 passengers, firmly placing it as a competitor to the Airbus A350 and Boeing's 777 program.
Aerotime
MAY 13, 2024
While knowing the aviation safety rules and protocols is a must, knowledge alone is not enough to ensure safety in aviation. According to the experts gathered at the Forum for Aviation Safety Excellence in Vilnius, the ability to anticipate, identify, and manage all potential risks and threats is as important. The Forum was organised by the digital aviation training platform Aeroclass, with support by its parent company Avia Solutions Group.
Flying Magazine
MAY 13, 2024
If you have ever taken on the project of transferring photographs to digital storage, you know what an investment it can be both finances and time. The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) is on a mission to digitize the Leo Kohn aviation photography collection—all 34,000 negatives stored in protective envelopes—and it can use your help. The late Kohn, from Brookfield, Wisconsin, spent his life behind a camera and immersed in aviation.
Aerotime
MAY 13, 2024
Avion Express Brasil announces the start of the Phase 3 of the certification process for its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) in Brazil. Recently the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) approved the finalization of Phase 2 of the certification process. In the coming weeks, Avion Express Brasil is expected to receive feedback on its manuals and other documentation already submitted to ANAC.
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
One of Air Tanzania's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners has been grounded in Malaysia for nearly seven months, undergoing maintenance. The aircraft operated its last commercial flight in August 2023 and is expected to return to Tanzania in the next few weeks.
Flying Magazine
MAY 13, 2024
Carson Stilson’s career and life is centered around aviation. The founder of Wairworthy , an aviation-focused apparel company with over 235,000 followers on Instagram, recently shared a special project with the world. In October 2022, Stilson and his dad purchased 120 acres of land in southern Utah. From the outset, the intent was always to have a runway on the site.
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
Global Airlines plans to revolutionize flying with its Airbus A380-only fleet , focusing on top-notch customer service and an unconventional flying experience. This represents a vote of confidence in the A380, given that Airbus stopped its production in 2021 as there weren't sufficient orders to keep the program going.
Flying Magazine
MAY 13, 2024
It has long been said that the private pilot certificate is a “license to learn” as it is the foundation of a person’s flying career. To take advantage of the so-called pilot shortage, many schools and independent instructors have adopted the check-the-box style of instruction, and when the applicant has completed the tasks listed in FAR 61.109 and passed their knowledge test, they are sent to the designated pilot examiner (DPE) for their check ride.
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
After surviving the ravages of COVID-19, it seems airlines have become much more ruthless about cutting routes that don't deliver and switching capacity to other destinations that are giving them the returns they need to recover fully.
Flying Magazine
MAY 13, 2024
Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s Top Pick is a 1981 Piper PA-44-180T Turbo Seminole. Piper’s PA-44 Seminole received its type certificate in 1978, arguably at the height of niche formation in general aviation.
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
Airports worldwide share more similarities than differences. That said, airport operations differ significantly depending on the city, country, or continent. Many airports, especially the big ones, have operating procedures which are unique to them. This article will discuss some of these differences and provide a reference for how airline pilots get to know airports over time.
Airline Geeks
MAY 13, 2024
Emirates is giving its over 100,000 employees a bonus worth 20 weeks of their respective salaries after posting record profits.
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
Simple Flying had the privilege of visiting the Integrated Operations Center (IOC) of Qatar Airways , a modern facility situated on the landside area of Hamad International Airport. During our two-hour visit, we learned about three core functions of the building, although the Qatar Airways team informed us that there is much more to the building than we could discover in that amount of time.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 13, 2024
World of Hyatt has just launched its newest promotion on purchased points. This has the potential to be quite a good deal, so let’s go over the details. Promotion on purchased World of Hyatt points Through Monday, July 1, 2024, World of Hyatt is offering a 20% bonus on purchased points. You can unlock this offer as long as you purchase at least 5,000 points in one transaction.
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
The Airbus A380's first passenger-carrying flight took place in October 2007, with Singapore Airlines using the type to Sydney. Nearly 17 years later, Singapore Airlines is one of 10 A380 operators, joining All Nippon, Asiana, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qantas, and Qatar Airways. OAG shows that the average A380 flight between May and September covers 3,607 nautical miles (6,680 km).
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 13, 2024
PRESS RELEASE Dusters & Sprayers Supply Inc., the world’s largest inventory of Stearman parts, has been acquired by AirCorps Depot , under the management of AirCorps Aviation. The goal of AirCorps Depot is simple: preserve and provide world-class parts at a fair price, have proactive solutions, and provide outstanding customer service. We strive to put more into the warbird industry than we take out, to innovate, and to keep these iconic aircraft flying safely for future generations.
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
On Monday, May 13, a Beechcraft King Air was forced to conduct an emergency landing that included the aircraft's landing gear in the locked upward position. The aircraft conducted the gear-up landing at Newcastle-Williamtown International Airport (NSW) in New South Wales, Australia. All three occupants of the aircraft were uninjured in the incident, per Aviation Safety Network.
World Airline News
MAY 13, 2024
Avianca Cargo (Tampa Cargo) Airbus A330-243F N332QT (msn 1428) MIA (Jay Selman). Image: 404307. Avianca Cargo announced the close of its Mother’s Day season with the transportation of more than 400 million flower stems, representing close to 18,000 tons of cargo, on some 300 flights from Colombia and Ecuador to the United States. Photo: Avianca Cargo.
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is one of the world's busiest transportation hubs , with nearly 20 million annual passengers. However, it is located rather far from the city center of the UK's capital. As a result, getting to and from Heathrow can prove quite a hassle, and the inexperienced traveler may end up spending exorbitantly in the process.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 13, 2024
Airplane seating arrangements can be complicated, especially when you’re traveling with others — some airlines charge to assign seats, some airlines don’t assign seats in advance, some people may book last minute and not be able to reserve seats together, etc. There’s only so much that airline reservations agents and gate agents can do to seat people together, so often if you want to sit together, you may be relying on the kindness of strangers.
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
British Airways is a fascinating airline with decades of rich history. Part of its story is that of its fleet, which has seen dozens of aircraft types come and go over the years. One of these is the Boeing 767, which spent nearly three decades at the Heathrow-based UK flag carrier and one world founding member. Fondly remembered by many passengers, let's take a look back at the 767's time at BA.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 13, 2024
Delta SkyMiles has just launched a promotion whereby hotel stays and rental cars can count toward elite status for a limited time (for those still pursuing SkyMiles status… for whatever reason). This is the second time this year that Delta has offered such a promotion, so it sure seems like this could eventually become a permanent thing… Delta SkyMiles awarding MQDs for hotels & rental cars Just about all major airlines have portals through which you can earn bonus miles for booking hotels a
Simple Flying
MAY 13, 2024
Finnair Plus is the loyalty program of one world member airline Finnair. In March 2024, it switched to Avios as a mileage currency shared with other airlines, including British Airways, Iberia, and Qatar Airways. Note that transfers between other programs and Finnair will not be available until late 2024.
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