Aerotime

MAY 17, 2024

Airbus is to lead an alliance of industry partners in researching aviation hydrogen handling and refueling at three selected European airports. The group of academic partners, airport operators and hydrogen-industry companies will work with Airbus to demonstrate how small-scale liquid hydrogen aircraft ground operations can be managed. The four-year project, at Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Budapest Airport (BUD), will run as Europe searches for solutions to th

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Airline Airlines 314

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

Long before the notion of 'flight shame' affected air travel, many airlines had started their journeys towards sustainability. Some airlines supported the preservation of forests, while others were involved in replacing traditional jet fuel with sustainable aviation fuels.

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Airlines Airline Jet 135

Aerotime

MAY 17, 2024

A Garuda Indonesia B747 aircraft has been forced to make an emergency landing after one of its engines caught fire shortly after takeoff. The incident occurred on May 15, 2024, when flight GA 1105 was scheduled on a pilgrimage flight from Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) in Indonesia to Medina Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Saudi Arabia.

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Pilot in Command Runway Lift Cargo 278

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

SWISS ' 12-strong Boeing 777-300ER fleet features new AeroSHARK technology across the fuselages and engine nacelles. The overlay attempts to replicate the hydrodynamic properties of shark skin.

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Aerotime

MAY 17, 2024

Two Italian airports are currently trialing FaceBoarding, a biometric facial recognition technology for passport-free processing. Milan Linate Airport (LIN) and Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) now allow passengers who are over 18 years of age to board a flight without the need to show travel documents. Per tutti i passeggeri che volano da Milano #Linate : ora c’è un modo ancora più veloce per raggiungere la propria destinazione.

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Airline Airlines Aviation Technology 256

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

Boeing's aircraft orders slumped in April, recording just seven. The US aircraft manufacturer has been facing a media storm with whistleblowing controversies and the backlash of Alaska Airlines AS1282, which saw a plug door blow out in flight. The Federal Aviation Administration is limiting the production of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft due to concerns about quality after multiple staff members publicized that the manufacturer has compromised safety to produce airplanes quicker.

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Airplanes Airlines Airline 131

Aerotime

MAY 17, 2024

Wizz Air is one of the key players in the European airline landscape. From its stronghold in the Central and Eastern European region, it has expanded its geographical footprint, both westwards to locations such as the UK and Italy, and eastwards with a significant and growing presence in the Middle East. Executive Spotlight: “We are an airline of the future.

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Airlines Airline 255

Aerotime

MAY 17, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that increased scrutiny of United Airlines, following a spate of safety incidents earlier in the year, is still ongoing, despite the carrier appearing to suggest the situation had been improving. On May 15, 2024, United Airlines told employees that it had “good news” to share regarding new aircraft and routes, following the FAA’s decision to delay some certification activities related to the carrier.

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Runway Airlines Airline 237

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

The 1994 RAF Chinook (serial number ZD576) crash in Scotland is said to be one of the worst (or even the worst) Royal Air Force (RAF) disasters, although it took place in the context of the Irish Troubles. Four crew and 25 passengers perished when the helicopter crashed in foggy conditions in 1994. 30 years later, the families of the victims are saying the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) is letting them down by not providing a memorial.

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Aerotime

MAY 17, 2024

Emirates has announced that it will be boosting its services to Vietnam by adding a second daily flight between Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). The second daily flight will commence from January 15, 2025. It will be operated using the carrier’s Boeing 777-300ER fleet, which will have a two-class configuration with 42 seats in Business Class and 386 seats in Economy Class.

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Airline Airlines 152

One Mile at a Time

MAY 17, 2024

I write a lot about the value of hotel loyalty programs , and in this post I wanted to specifically look at the best ways to go about redeeming World of Hyatt points, and how I use my points. Just as I wrote guides to redeeming Hilton Honors points and Marriott Bonvoy points , in this post I wanted to share strategies for redeeming World of Hyatt points for maximum value.

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Approach Airline Airlines 117

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

What happens to military aircraft after they retire? There are a number of possibilities - just because they are retiring, that doesn't mean it's the end. Military aircraft can be mothballed, sold off, put on display, recycled, buried, adapted for another use, and more. Military aircraft are very specialized, and one of the most difficult parts of keeping aircraft operational is finding spare parts.

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AV Web

MAY 17, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report on last year’s fatal midair collision at EAA AirVenture, concluding that the crash occurred when a gyroplane violated event rules by making a prohibited 360-degree turn and collided with a helicopter. According to the NTSB report, both pilots attended a rotorcraft briefing where event coordinators told gyroplane pilots to stop performing 360-degree turns and spirals while in the traffic pattern.

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Pilot Approach Airplanes 121

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

Watching a budget airline open a sprawling 785-room luxury resort is not something we witness every day. Allegiants Sunseeker resort in Charlotte Harbor, FL, has 20 restaurants and bars, two swimming pools, a spa and salon, a golf course the list goes on.

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Airlines Airline 119

One Mile at a Time

MAY 17, 2024

Kimpton has a pretty cool “social password” concept, whereby you can receive extra perks for sharing a phrase at check-in. Kimpton generally has this promotion a couple of times per year — we last saw this in winter, and there’s now a new password for summer, launching shortly. I wanted to talk about what the new password is, share my experience using it, and also pose a question to Kimpton regulars about the least cringeworthy way to go about saying it.

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Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

On Thursday, Boeing's engineering union advised that it would offer its representatives comprehensive training on United States whistleblower laws. A first for the union was the decision to educate its members following several recent events that have led to concern about adequate protection against reprisals. The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) plans to facilitate sessions this Friday at 14:00 for stewards in Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems stores after multiple

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 17, 2024

Frontier Airlines has just announced some major changes to its business model. These aren’t just minor tweaks, but rather I’d view them more as a complete transformation. The airline is even calling this the start of “The New Frontier.” This is bold, and I’m not sure whether to think that this is brilliant or kind of stupid. Frontier Airlines is trying to get out of a rut Before we discuss the changes being made, I think it’s worth talking briefly about how ultra low cost carriers in the United

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Airlines Airline 107

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

Bombardiers brand new factory at Pearson Airport in Toronto has witnessed its first incident, after a shiny new Global 5500 appeared to have jumped chocks and crashed into a fence.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 17, 2024

A reader emailed to ask what he’s entitled to when he had a confirmed reservation at a new hotel, but it didn’t open in time. It’s an interesting question, and one that I figured was worth addressing on a broader level, since there are several reasons you may not get the hotel room you paid for. What can cause a hotel to cancel your reservation? You probably assume that if you have a confirmed reservation at a hotel then you’re actually, you know, confirmed.

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Airline Airlines 102

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

American Airlines is solidifying its position as the leading carrier between the United States and Latin America/The Caribbean. Earlier today, the airline announced it is expanding its winter schedule with eight new routes.

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Airlines Airline 116

One Mile at a Time

MAY 17, 2024

Europe is probably the least competitive region in the world when it comes to the quality of seating provided on continental flights. Just about all aircraft feature tightly packed seats, no seat back entertainment, and no proper business class seat (but rather just economy seats with a blocked middle). While I know some people disagree , personally I’d take business class within the United States over business class within Europe any day of the week.

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Jet Airline Airlines 105

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

Turkish Airlines , one of the finest in the business, has been in the aviation sector for nine decades now. The airline has a workforce of more than 29,000 individuals and operates a fleet of 363 passenger aircraft that fly to 272 destinations. The principal hub in Turkey is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is the busiest airport in the country. Almost all the longest flights (by distance) that the airline serves either take off from or land in this second-busiest airport in Europe.

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Airlines Airline 116

One Mile at a Time

MAY 17, 2024

Singapore is rolling out some impressive changes to its immigration experience, which passengers will no doubt appreciate. Singapore automates immigration for all foreigners Clearing immigration at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) has just become significantly easier. Effective immediately, all foreigners in Singapore can use the automated immigration lanes upon arrival, regardless of their nationality, without needing to enroll.

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Clearance 96

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

The United States has a rich history when it comes to warplanes. With hundreds of thousands of planes developed, particularly during the Second World War, there is no shortage of preserved warplanes in US museums. Some museums are, of course, better than others for preserving and displaying various kinds of aircraft used during multiple major wars in the twentieth century.

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Airline Geeks

MAY 17, 2024

Buried deep inside the 1,068-page act are new stipulations for the Essential Air Service (EAS) and Small Community Air Service Development (SCASDP) programs.

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Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

Frontier Airlines has thrown the commercial aviation world a curveball today by scrapping several fees that have increasingly become the industry standard for ultra-low-cost airlines like the Denver-based carrier. With a new customer-friendly attitude, many have come to wonder what Frontier's latest move will mean regarding the airline's long-term strategy.

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Airlines Airline 111

Air Facts

MAY 17, 2024

Friday photo: When I grow up, I want to be… Air Facts Journal The view: On the ramp at Charlotte Monroe Executive Airport (KEQY) The pilot: Duncan Witte The airplane: PA-28R-201 Arrow and P51 Mustang “Quick Silver” The mission: The morning after the 2015 Warbirds over Monroe airshow The memory: Seeing my airplane parked next to this beautiful warbird, I could almost hear it saying, “When I grow up, I want to be …” Want to share your “Friday Photo?

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Airplanes Pilot 97

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

Ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Frontier Airlines announced major policy changes on Friday. The airline, which refers to itself as The New Frontier, says the changes will improve its product and enhance the passenger experience.

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Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

MAY 17, 2024

The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) issued a call to action requesting pilots submit feedback on a proposal from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding the closure of 16 airstrips in Utah’s Bears Ears National Monument (BENM). According to the RAF, the Bureau of Land Management’s plan would restrict aircraft operations to only the Bluff Airport and Fry Canyon Airstrip—effectively closing the other 16 airstrips within the BENM pending the development of an implementation-level trave

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Pilot 98

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

On May 17th, 2024, Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus launched its new direct services from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Denver International Airport (DEN), the latest addition to the airline's ever-expending transatlantic route network. The inaugural flight took off from Dublin shortly after 3:30 PM local time and is scheduled to touch down in Denver around 6:30 PM.

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Airlines Airline 111

One Mile at a Time

MAY 17, 2024

In this post I wanted to take a look at Homes & Villas by Marriott International , which is an initiative that Marriott launched back in 2019. Is there any value to booking your home rentals this way? What is Homes & Villas by Marriott? Over the past several years, we’ve seen vacation rentals through companies like Airbnb become increasingly popular.

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Threshold 79

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

Hawaii's hometown carrier, Hawaiian Airlines, has officially inaugurated its scheduled nonstop service between Honolulu and Salt Lake City. It becomes the second carrier to operate daily flights between the two destinations.

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Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

MAY 17, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report on last year’s fatal midair collision at EAA AirVenture, concluding that the crash occurred when a gyroplane violated event rules by making a prohibited 360-degree turn and collided with a helicopter. According to the NTSB report, both pilots attended a rotorcraft briefing where event coordinators told gyroplane pilots to stop performing 360 degree turns and spirals while in the traffic pattern.

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Pilot Approach Airplanes 94

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

With more and more airlines producing Hollywood-quality safety and promotional videos, there may come a day when Oscars are handed out to those judged the best. If that ever happens, Air New Zealand will be one of the first nominated after the airline's many years of producing iconic clips, perhaps inspired by the host of blockbuster movies filmed in its backyard.

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Airlines Airline 111

Airline Geeks

MAY 17, 2024

The Icelandic flag carrier will operate a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft four times a week to connect Pittsburgh and Reykjavik.

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Airline Airlines 120

Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has denied it has given approval for United Airlines to expand its network and fleet again, despite the airline apparently claiming it was free to do so earlier this week. Additionally, the FAA will mandate that its personnel are present when United carries out inspections of newly delivered aircraft.

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Airlines Airline 111

Flying Magazine

MAY 17, 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 1961 Aero Commander 500A. Aero Commander twins have long been known as well-built, durable, and versatile load carriers.

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Transponder Airplanes Pilot Weather 85