Aerotime
JULY 11, 2024
A LATAM Airlines Boeing 777-300 has suffered a tailstrike as it departed from Milan Airport. Having continued with the takeoff, the aircraft continued its climb-out and dumped fuel before making a safe return to the airport 70 minutes later. The flight involved in the incident was LATAM Brasil flight LA8073 which departed Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Italy on July 9, 2024.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2024
Fiji Airways is making further inroads into the United States and has applied for a new route from Nadi International Airport (NAN) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The airline already flies to a bunch of destinations in North America, and once approved, the Dallas service will be its longest.
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Aerotime
JULY 11, 2024
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Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2024
Think the Airbus A380 , think Emirates. Of course, the Middle East giant massively dominates any discussion of the double-decker quadjet. After all, it has by far the largest fleet and the most flights and routes, operates many of the longer legs, and had the shortest service recently. Its supremacy means other operators All Nippon, Asiana, British Airways, Etihad, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines inevitably get less attention.
Aerotime
JULY 11, 2024
Joby Aviation announced that it has successfully completed a 523-mile flight powered by a hydrogen-electric propulsion syste m. The Californian company has claimed that the flight is the first instance of a forward-moving flight to be completed using a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen. This is quite a remarkable development since, until recently, Joby was focused on the development of its battery-powered 100% electric eVTOL.
AV Web
JULY 11, 2024
Joby announced earlier this week it has successfully completed a 523-mile flight of its hydrogen-electric concept aircraft. The flight occurred on June 24 over Marina, California, and included vertical takeoff and landing capability. The hydrogen-electric variant of Joby’s electric vertical takeoff and land (eVTOL) aircraft is designed as a complement to the fully electric version, which has much shorter range and is envisioned as an urban transport.
Aerotime
JULY 11, 2024
Textron Aviation has delivered its first new Cessna SkyCourier passenger and cargo combi plane just two months after the utility turboprop was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine aircraft is equipped with a combi interior conversion option that means passengers and cargo can now be flown at the same time on the aircraft type.
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Aerotime
JULY 11, 2024
German eVTOL developer Lilium is likely to announce an order from Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, for 100 of its Lilium Jet eVTOLs, according to a Reuters report. Quoting unnamed sources close to the company, Reuters explained that the announcement will be made on July 18, 2024, during a press conference that will take place at Lilium’s facilities near Munich.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2024
The Italian operator, Neos , is always a bit different. While many of its routes carry tourists on vacation, it has several links driven by visiting friends and relatives. The list now includes Bergamo to Amritsar, which uses the Boeing 737 and stops en route in Kazakhstan to refuel. I am sure it'll be in the next edition of my jam-packed weekly new routes article (the most recent edition is shown below).
Aerotime
JULY 11, 2024
China Southern Airlines and Malaysia Airlines have announced that they are expanding their codeshare flights, with the aim of strengthening connectivity and enabling more diversified travel options between the two countries. In a press release, Malaysia Airlines said the codeshare flights include Guangzhou-Penang (CAN-PEN), Kuala Lumpur-Beijing Daxing (KUL-PKX) and Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai Pudong (KUL-PVG), beginning July 10, 2024.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2024
Vietnam Airlines has become one of the best-performing airline stocks this year, with the airlines turnaround resulting in a massive rally year-to-date (YTD). Yet the stocks low baseline has meant that Vietnam Airlines still has a relatively low market capitalization, especially when compared to its global peers.
Aerotime
JULY 11, 2024
Vietnam’s national carrier Vietnam Airlines has reportedly seen a remarkable turnaround in its fortunes in the past 12 months and is looking positively to the future, says one of the airline’s main institutional investors. From being on the verge of bankruptcy just a few months ago, shares in the carrier are now outperforming every other airline in the world, according to market analysts.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2024
Airlines serving Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) in Mali have been forced to cancel or divert flights over the last two days due to jet fuel shortages at the airport. The situation is expected to remain the same until July 15, 2024.
Aerotime
JULY 11, 2024
London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) saw its busiest day in June 2024 as the airport stayed on course to handle more passengers in 2024 than ever before. 7.4 million people traveled through the airport in June 2024 in total, with the airport experiencing its busiest day ever on June 30,2024, serving over 268,000 passengers as the UK school summer holiday rush got underway.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2024
An American Airlines jet had a pretty dramatic rejected takeoff at Tampa Airport, and it makes for a great video… American 737 deals with burst tires on takeoff This incident happened yesterday (Wednesday, July 10, 2024), and involves American Airlines flight AA590, scheduled to fly from Tampa (TPA) to Phoenix (PHX). The flight was operated by a 25-year-old Boeing 737-800 with the registration code N908AN.
Aerotime
JULY 11, 2024
Hungary is set to construct a third terminal at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and develop its road and rail links to the capital, Economy Minister Marton Nagy announced during a press conference on July 9, 2024. The third terminal, along with the construction of new transport connections, will be built by 2032 at the earliest. It is estimated that the work will cost about €2 billion ($2.2 billion).
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2024
In recent years we’ve seen a trend whereby many hotels have transitioned from single-use toiletries to reusable ones. For example, most of the major global groups now have policies requiring properties to only offer guests reusable toiletries. Officially this is being done as an environmental initiative, though of course there’s also an element of cost savings associated with it.
Aerotime
JULY 11, 2024
Munich-based aircraft manufacturer Vaeridion has opened its electric battery development lab, located at the Bosch Collaboration Campus in Holzkirchen, Germany, where it will build safe-to-fly batteries for commercial passenger aircraft. The lab is designed for all specific manufacturing steps from single battery cells up to fully integrated battery modules.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2024
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Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2024
A passenger is suing JetBlue for $1.5 million after allegedly being left with "disfiguring burns" when hot water was spilled on her as the cabin crew carried out the inflight service during turbulence. The passenger in question, Tahjana Lewis, is suing the airline for damages for personal injuries.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2024
Fiji Airways has revealed plans to launch its longest route yet, and I don’t think the destination will surprise anyone. Fiji Airways plans service to new US destination Fiji Airways has filed with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), requesting permission to launch a new nonstop route between Nadi (NAN) and Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW). The new route is expected to be operated 3x weekly, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, in both directions, though an exact schedule hasn’t yet be
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2024
JetBlue and United Airlines counsels have publicly fired shots at each other once again, this time over the latest beyond-perimeter slot allocation at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The two airlines previously squabbled over an Essential Air Service (EAS) contract at Presque Isle Northern Maine Airport (PQI).
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2024
Link: Apply for the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card with the five free nights offer The $99 annual fee IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is a popular Chase credit card that I think is worth holding onto long term, thanks to the great perks that it offers. If you’ve been considering applying for this card, we’ve just seen an incredible new bonus rolled out, which is the best we’ve ever seen, by far.
Airline Geeks
JULY 11, 2024
The airline now faces the loss of its only Essential Air Service (EAS) contract after a recent vote by the Chippewa Valley airport commission.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2024
A LATAM jet departing Italy for Brazil suffered a tail strike on takeoff, in what can only be described as a rather strange incident, as reported by The Aviation Herald. LATAM 777 returns to Milan following takeoff tail strike This incident happened on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, and involves LATAM flight LA8073, scheduled to operate from Milan, Italy (MXP), to Sao Paulo, Brazil (GRU).
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2024
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and developed in the late 1940s. More than seventy years after the first prototype took flight, the C-130 remains in production. The United States Air Force uses four different variants of the aircraft, serving a range of military and humanitarian operations.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2024
Delta Air Lines is the world’s most profitable airline, and the airline very much sets the standard when it comes to financial performance in the industry. Delta has just become the first US airline to report its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, and the company’s stock is tumbling following this update. Delta disappoints investors with financial results You can always tell how good an airline’s financial results are based on the first bullet point in the press release about the
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2024
With the largest fleet of Airbus A380s on the planet, Emirates is profoundly known worldwide as an airline that has revolutionized our travel and brought billions into the Dubai economy. Emirates serves 137 destinations worldwide and is one of two flag carriers in the United Arab Emirates, with Etihad being the other based in Abu Dhabi. From Emirates home at Dubai International Airport (DXB), the carrier is owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, which the Dubai government owns.
Airline Geeks
JULY 11, 2024
Fiji Airways has recently announced its plans to launch a new nonstop route from Nadi to Dallas/Fort Worth as it looks to become a full oneworld member.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2024
Plans have been announced for a new Ritz-Carlton Reserve property in the Middle East, though we’ll have to be (very) patient… 50-villa Ritz-Carlton Reserve Abu Dhabi opening 2029 Marriott has plans to open a Ritz-Carlton Reserve resort in the United Arab Emirates for the first time, though it’s only slated to open in 2029. The resort will be located on Ramhan Island, a new island destination being developed in Abu Dhabi.
Airline Geeks
JULY 11, 2024
Dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has secured a multi-year contract to service Azul Airlines' flights in Orlando.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2024
Which is cheaper, chartering a helicopter or a private plane ? Let's start by deconstructing the question. Both flying machines transport VVIPs and Ultra-High-Net-Worth individuals from point A to point B. However, they have very different use cases and are not as similar as one may initially think. To better understand, we will divide this story into two: What are helicopters used for, and how much do they cost?
Airline Geeks
JULY 11, 2024
Pilots fly all around the world and many aviators are drawn to the profession in part due to the opportunity to consistently travel.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2024
Modern-day aviation being the technology-driven field that it is, articles and books on the topic tend to be filled with technical jargon and acronyms, especially (though certainly not only) on the military side of the proverbial fence, as any fan of the works of Tom Clancy (gone but not forgotten) can attest.
AV Web
JULY 11, 2024
Textron Aviation announced yesterday it has delivered the first Cessna SkyCourier configured with the factory Combi interior. Everts Air, a part 135/121 operator based in Alaska, accepted the utility turboprop twin to serve its passenger, cargo and charter customers throughout the state. Everts also operates throughout North, Central, and South America as well as in the Caribbean region.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2024
Money is a finite resource, so, when it comes to air travel, catching a seat sale can be tricky, especially when travel dates are fixed. Skiplagging is one particular practice that enables travelers to get from point A to point B for "less than the going rate." However, doing so is controversial and most certainly frowned upon by airlines. Let's look at this practice and why airlines hate it.
AV Web
JULY 11, 2024
An amphibious-float-equipped firefighting aircraft crashed Wednesday (July 10) afternoon, killing the pilot. According to sheriff’s office reports from Lewis and Clark County, the Air Tractor AT-802 FireBoss hit a mountainside and crashed into Hauser Lake while fighting a fire at Horse Gulch northeast of Helena, Montana. The County Sheriff, Leo Dutton told local news outlets the pilot was identified as 45-year-old Juliana Turchetti, a Brazilian native operating with a working visa.
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