Cranky Flier

MAY 30, 2024

Two weeks ago, the rumors began to swirl. American Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja was out. Or he was at least taking a leave of absence. Or he was working from home. Something was going on, and people in the know began talking. The saga has now ended after a fortnight. Vasu was unceremoniously booted from his job this week. While many of the policies that Vasu drove have not delivered, the ultimate blame has to lie with his boss, CEO Robert Isom.

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Airlines Airline 312

Aerotime

MAY 30, 2024

Etihad Airways has forged a strong position both in the Middle East market and globally since its first flight in 2003. Now serving 70 destinations worldwide with a mixed fleet of 89 aircraft, the airline is keeping one eye firmly focused on its future growth strategy and how it will optimize its fleet going forward. During an interview with German-language publication AeroTelegraph, Etihad’s CEO Antonoaldo Neves has provided some insight as to how the airline is planning its fleet composition i

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Airlines Airline 313

Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

In June 2014, a safety audit by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Uganda led to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) suspending all Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) of airlines operating international flights. The suspension led to the demise of Air Uganda, one of the country's most prominent airlines at the time.

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Aerotime

MAY 30, 2024

A person has been killed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), the Netherlands, after they fell into the engine on an Embraer E190STD that was due to fly to Billund Airport (BLL) in Denmark. The incident unfolded on May 29, 2024, during the afternoon with KLM passengers onboard the flight witnessing the fatality. Some details regarding whether the deceased was male or female have yet to be confirmed and although presumed to be an airport worker this is still unknown for certain.

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Jet Airlines Airline 307

Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

The first of Malaysia Airlines' Airbus A330neos has entered final assembly at Airbus' manufacturing facility in Toulouse. Once final checks and the cabin installation have been completed, the aircraft will undergo rigorous testing before being flown to its new home at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

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Airlines Airline 130

Aerotime

MAY 30, 2024

Airbus has announced that it has secured three new retrofit agreements against the backdrop of the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. The company has been incredibly busy at this year’s event, with new deals signed with Swiss, Thai Airways and China Airlines. Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024 kicked off on May 28, 2024, and runs through until the end of May 30, 2024.

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Airlines Airline 293

Alaska Air

MAY 30, 2024

Every day this summer, Alaska Airlines is surprising and delighting at least one guest seated in our Main Cabin with an upgrade to Premium Class to celebrate the start of the busy travel season. The post Alaska Airlines celebrates summer travel season with “upgrade unlocked” – get ready for a surprise upgrade to Premium Class! appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Airlines Airline 129

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 30, 2024

A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase a full-scale replica of the Messerschmitt Me 262, the first operational jet-powered fighter. The aircraft in question was built in Germany by Manfred Pflumm, the owner of the International Flugmuseum in Schwenningen. With a passion for aviation and a keen eye for detail, Pflumm dedicated many years to restoring and rebuilding airplanes for various museums.

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Aerotime

MAY 30, 2024

Boeing has signaled that the company is making progress with the certification process of both the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10. In January 2024, Boeing decided to withdraw a safety exemption request for the smallest member of the 737 MAX family, the 737-7, that related to an anti-icing system that could lead to overheating of the inlet cowl. At the time Boeing forecast that a solution to the problem, which also affected the 737-10 certification process, could be found within 12 months.

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Airlines Airline 274

Alaska Air

MAY 30, 2024

A new future for Alaska Airlines' employees and their careers begins today with the purchase of a facility that will become home to the airline's world-class training programs. The post Alaska Airlines invests in new world-class training facility to support flight attendants, pilots and more appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 126

Aerotime

MAY 30, 2024

Three black men have filed a federal lawsuit against American Airlines for racial discrimination. The men allege the airline forced them and other black male passengers to disembark a plane after a complaint about body odor. Plaintiffs Alvin Jackson, Emmanuel Jean Joseph and Xavier Veal, who were not known to one another, boarded American Airlines Flight AA 832 from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to New York’s John F.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 30, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass ® Card Hotel credit cards are often underrated, given welcome bonuses and valuable perks that they can offer. The Hilton Surpass Card is Hilton’s popular mid-range personal credit card, which is a great example. While you can read a full review of the Hilton Surpass Card here , in this post, I wanted to share eight reasons you should consider applying for this $150 annual fee card ( Rates & Fees ).

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Aerotime

MAY 30, 2024

Four Jetstar cabin crew members were taken to hospital after falling ill from aircraft fumes on a domestic flight. Flight JQ 966 arrived at Cairns Airport (CNS) from Coolangatta Airport (OOL) in the Gold Coast at around 09:30 local time on May 30, 2024. Passengers had disembarked the A320 aircraft when crew members noticed an unusual smell and began to feel nauseous.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 274

Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

While Boeing has moved forward with designing the 737 MAXs engine anti-ice system, which would prevent the overheating of the engine nacelles, this could slip the entry-into-service date of the 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 to late 2025.

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Aerotime

MAY 30, 2024

Southwest Airlines is facing a lawsuit filed by an equal rights nonprofit group over the carrier’s free ticket program for Hispanic students. In a lawsuit filed in a Dallas federal court, American Alliance for Equal Rights alleged that the airline’s program violated federal civil rights laws by excluding non-Hispanic students. Launched in 2004, the low-cost carrier’s ¡Lánzate!

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Airline Airlines Pilot 274

Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

Headquartered at the Willis Tower in Chicago, United Airlines operates an extensive domestic and international route network across the USA and all six inhabited continents, primarily out of its eight hubs. As of 2024, United Airlines has 953 mainline aircraft, making it a carrier with one of the largest fleets. Further, United has one of the oldest fleets of all major US airlines, with the average aircraft age being 16.3 years.

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Airlines Airline 116

Aerotime

MAY 30, 2024

The Australian aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has told an Australian Government Senate hearing that Virgin Australia is rostering pilots ‘closer to the limit’ of fatigue. CASA advised the hearing that almost 5% of pilots refused shifts due to tiredness in the previous 28-day roster period amid concerns about back-to-back 12-hour days, However, some pilots are “hesitant” to report fatigue issues out of fear of losing shifts.

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Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

This is the story of how American Airlines Flight 320 crashed into the East River as it attempted to land at LaGuardia Airport and the subsequent investigation results. American Airlines Flight 320 was a regularly scheduled flight between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on which American Airlines was operating one of its newly acquired Lockheed L-188 Electra turbine propeller aircraft.

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Airlines Airline 116

Aerotime

MAY 30, 2024

Spectrum Aeromed is thrilled to announce the delivery of a fully CE Marked medical solution for the air ambulance industry. This marks a significant milestone in their commitment to adhering to the highest European safety and quality standards. The comprehensive solution includes all components from stretcher assemblies to medical devices ensuring that every aspect of the medical suite meets CE requirements.

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Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

Saudi Arabias new startup airline, Riyadh Air , has selected Ashi, founder and creative director of ASHI STUDIO to design the airline's first-ever cabin crew fashion line. The new uniform design, which reflects the airlines dynamic approach, will be unveiled at Haute Couture Week next month in Paris, where the airline unveiled its first livery.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 30, 2024

Delta Flight Museum announced the return of DC-3 tours. Starting Tuesday, June 4th, the museum will regularly offer tours of Ship 41, the only Delta passenger Douglas DC-3 still in existence. The tours will be held at the museum in Hangar 1 and are included with admission. For more information about the DC-3, you can visit the museum’s Facebook page.

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Hangar Cargo Airlines Airline 116

Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

Yes, the question has to be asked can the F-35 Lightning effectively replace the US Air Forces only aircraft designed for Close Air Support in the A-10 Thunderbolt II? Below is an attempt to answer the question from multiple credible sources.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 30, 2024

Alaska Airlines is offering a cute promotion this summer. Without looking a gift horse in the mouth, dare I say that it almost feels a bit cheap to me? Alaska’s “upgrade unlocked” promotion With Alaska’s “upgrade unlocked” promotion, the airline will be offering surprise and delight upgrades over the coming months. Between June 1 and September 2, 2024, Alaska will be upgrading one passenger per day to Premium Class on a complimentary basis.

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Airlines Airline 117

Inspire

MAY 30, 2024

Aircraft drawings connect designers to the engineers who build our favorite aircraft, so legibility is key. Before word processors and CAD software, the Leroy lettering set was used to fill in the title blocks of aircraft drawings. The post EAA’s Attic — Leroy Lettering Set first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 113

One Mile at a Time

MAY 30, 2024

At the start of the pandemic, Etihad Airways grounded its fleet of Airbus A380s. At the time, the plan was for the jets to be retired permanently. Fortunately executives at the airline had a change of heart, and in 2023, we saw the Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s A380s return to the skies. The fleet is smaller than in the past — Etihad has only brought back four of the 10 jets it originally flew — but hey, that’s still better than nothing.

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Jet Airlines Airline 114

Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

Finnair has restarted flights to Nagoya for the first time since the pandemic, with its first flight back touching down on Thursday evening - this marks the Japanese airport's first direct connection to Europe in over four years.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 30, 2024

A lot has changed at Etihad in the past several years — the airline has new management , a new hub terminal , and new aspirations. Etihad management has changed its tune quite a bit over time when it comes to the future of offering first class, so I wanted to look at the latest updates on that. Etihad’s current first class footprint We’ve seen airlines take different approaches when it comes to offering international first class (on planes that also have business class).

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Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

The plans for the continued modernization of New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are extensive, and one of the most important projects is the New Terminal One (NTO). This new state-of-the-art facility will become the standard in global airport infrastructure, becoming a modern hub for global travel.

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Inspire

MAY 30, 2024

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses how to regain your confidence in performing crosswind takeoffs and landings. The post Crosswinds and Light Turbulence Cause Stomach Aches first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Crosswind Turbulence Hangar 99

Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

Ryanair, the Irish low-cost carrier, has stated that following the latest slot allocation at Dublin Airport (DUB) for the upcoming winter season, over 1 million seats must be eliminated from the airlines network. As such, Ryanair called for Eamon Ryan, the Transport Minister of Ireland, to eliminate the traffic cap at DUB.

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Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

MAY 30, 2024

The recent passing of triple-ace Bud Anderson at the well-earned age of 102 stirred up some happy memories along with the inevitable twinge of sadness. I met Bud on several occasions (the accompanying selfie was taken at AirVenture’s Fightertown in the Warbird area), but we seldom had the opportunity for more than a few pleasantries. He was a man in demand.

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Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

When it comes to flying, one of our most complex decisions is how much to pack. For many airlines, we are lured into a bargain and opt for no checked bags to save a buck. However, a growing list of nonlegacy carriers includes a free checked bag (or multiple) as part of their standard offering. This list will investigate how much we are offered for free and where you could be flying.

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Airlines Airline 111

One Mile at a Time

MAY 30, 2024

American Airlines is facing yet another lawsuit for discrimination. Based on what we know about this incident, it looks really bad for the airline, as I can’t come up with one innocent explanation (thanks to Klaus for flagging this)… American removes Black men from plane over body odor A federal lawsuit has just been filed against American Airlines, related to an incident that occurred on a flight from Phoenix (PHX) to New York (JFK) back in January 2024.

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Airlines Airline 111

Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

On June 14, 2024, the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, known as UEFA Euro 2024, will kick off, starting off one of the more intense sporting summers in Europe, with the tournament being subsequently followed by the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France.

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Airlines Airline 111

Inspire

MAY 30, 2024

As warmer weather settles in throughout the Midwest, EAA chapter and flying activities ramp up. On Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, Bruce Jacobsen, EAA 1060967, of Rockford, Illinois, EAA Chapter 22, enjoyed not one, but two days filled with flying fun. The post A Weekend of Midwest Flying first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Weather Hangar 92

Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

After 15 years, Delta again offers something unusual: daytime flights from the US to Europe. It runs daily between New York JFK and Paris CDG , a SkyTeam hub and hub of transatlantic joint venture partner Air France.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 30, 2024

During our trip to Geneva , we spent our last night at the 263-room Marriott Geneva. We had an early morning flight out of Geneva, so staying at the Marriott seemed like the best option, given that this is sort of an airport hotel. While I wasn’t able to check out everything (due to our early departure), I was generally impressed by this hotel. The Marriott Geneva only opened in 2022, so it’s one of the newer designed Marriotts, with modern rooms and nice public spaces.

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