Cranky Flier

JUNE 17, 2024

For the last year and a half, American has been involved in a war against travel agencies, companies, and travelers themselves over how and where they can book their travel. General Vasu Raja led the fight, and, well, he lost. Badly. Now President Robert Isom has removed General Vasu from his post, as he tries to salvage the war effort. Under Steve Johnson, previously Chief Strategy Officer, the plan now appears to involve a quick 180-degree shift in tone and substance.

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Airline Airlines 277

Aerotime

JUNE 17, 2024

South Korean cargo airline Air Incheon is reportedly the preferred buyer of Asiana’s cargo segment as part of the merger with Korean Air. Korean Air said on June 17, 2024, following a director’s board meeting, that Air Incheon was leading the field based on several key criteria. These included the “certainty of completing the transaction, the ability to maintain and enhance long-term competitiveness of the air cargo business, and the capability to mobilize funds through a competent consortium”.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

The new Air Force One, known as the VC-25B, has suffered another setback after its first flight has been pushed back by more than a year. The revised date will hopefully see the upcoming presidential aircraft take its maiden flight in March 2026.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 17, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to close a loophole that could mean that “public charter” operators have to make major changes to their business model. The basics of the “public charter” loophole Before we talk about what the FAA is planning on changing, let me provide some background, and that’s probably easiest done in the form of an example (since this is kind of technical).

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Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

Among the many things that airport officials have to keep a close eye on are attempts at drug smuggling. A recent incident at Detroit airport led to the arrest of one man who tried to smuggle more than 30 pounds of cocaine by booking a Delta flight at the last minute.

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Airline Geeks

JUNE 17, 2024

American Airlines flight attendants represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) will continue contract negotiations this week.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

Delta Air Lines will be adding a new intra-Texas route from AustinBergstrom International Airport (AUS) this fall. The Atlanta-based carrier has scheduled flights to Valley International Airport (HRL) in Harlingen, Texas, on the Embraer E175.

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Airline Airlines 122

Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

An incident yesterday on an Air New Zealand A320 flight will return the spotlight to inflight turbulence following the recent severe episodes on Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways flights. While this incident was nowhere near as severe as those two, it did result in two people heading for hospital when the plane landed.

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Alaska Air

JUNE 17, 2024

Ever wonder how this little airline named after the 49th state came to become the Alaska Airlines you know and love? While we can connect our guests to destinations all over the globe, we never forget our roots. Meet one of our 30+ year tenured employees for a quick snapshot of our remarkable 92-year history. The post How our unique roots make us the Alaska Airlines people love appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

The title of the world's busiest airport has belonged to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for many years. The airport, named in honor of former Mayors William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson, is the primary mega-hub of Delta Air Lines and a focus city for Frontier and Southwest. Hartsfield-Jackson has consistently been the busiest airport for passenger traffic for the last two decades and spans 4,700 acres just south of Atlanta's downtown.

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Thrust Flight

JUNE 17, 2024

In this post you’ll learn how to pay for flight school. To put this article together we looked at the most common ways our own students pay for their flight training. The demand for more commercial pilots seems to increase every year, and forecasts over the next 20 years are unprecedented. Boeing estimates the global demand for […] The post How to Pay for Flight School | 7 Popular Options from Students appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

As part of its plans to phase out its Embraer E190 fleet, JetBlue will remove them from its New York JFK schedule from next year. JetBlue operates a mixed fleet of Airbus and Embraer airplanes, of which its A220s are the youngest. As more of the type join the airlines fleet, JetBlue will replace its Embraer fleet sometime next year.

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Airplanes Airlines Airline 122

Air Facts

JUNE 17, 2024

The Last Pilot Air Facts Journal I took my first ride in a HondaJet and I have to say, I’m intrigued. It is one of the first airplanes designed around the concept of a single pilot in the cockpit, and the level of automation was impressive. Landing lights, pitot heat, transponder, and deice systems require no human intervention. My mind drifted as I sat in the right seat, watching the world from FL270.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

In a vast new deal announced on May 7th, 2024 , Emirates detailed plans to retrofit another 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777s, bringing the total under this program to 191 aircraft. This roll-out is part of the airline's commitment to product uniformity across its fleet, and it is well-placed to take further advantage of growth opportunities.

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Airlines Airline 116

Thrust Flight

JUNE 17, 2024

Curious about a Delta pilot salary? This guide breaks down what pilots at Delta Air Lines earn and how you can pursue this lucrative and fulfilling career. From understanding the Delta pilot pay scale to uncovering the steps to become a Delta pilot, we cover all you need to know to navigate your path. Delta […] The post Delta Pilot Salary – Discover How Much You Could Earn appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

Skywards is the loyalty program of the Middle Eastern airline Emirates. As a major global operator, the airline is popular with travelers in many countries, either flying to the Middle East region or using it for connections. Frequent travelers can earn elite status by flying Emirates, flydubai, or some codeshares, and from credit card spending.

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Airlines Airline 111

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 17, 2024

Aviation lessor AerCap Holdings N.V. (AerCap) has signed lease agreements for four 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) aircraft with JD Airlines, the cargo airline of JD Logistics. Scheduled for delivery in 2024, the aircraft will be operated on behalf of JD Logistics (also known as Jingdong Logistics), the subsidiary of JD.com, a supply chain-based technology and service provider in China.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

Qatar Airways, which has been trying to acquire a 49% stake in RwandAir for the past five years, is reportedly set to finalize the deal within the next month. Qatar Airways has been collaborating with the Rwandan government and national carrier for many years and looks to continue boosting its presence in the region.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 17, 2024

To kick off my round the world Allegris journey , I flew Delta’s Boeing 737 first class from Miami to Minneapolis. Prior to the flight, I was able to check out the Delta Sky Club Miami Airport (MIA). The timing of my visit was great, since Delta just recently expanded and renovated this Sky Club , so I was looking forward to seeing what it had to offer.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

Premium economy has become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more airlines introducing the cabin between economy and business class. British Airways is no exception, and the airline has a good, but not top-rated, cabin and service on offer.

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Airlines Airline 105

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 17, 2024

An OMAAT reader asked me a question about inflight duty free purchases, and I figured it would be fun to address it here, and also to hear from others. If you’ve flown internationally with any frequency, you’re probably familiar with the concept of inflight duty free shopping, whereby you can buy all kinds of things, ranging from watches, to perfume, to cigarettes, to chocolate, to airline memorabilia.

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Approach Airplanes Airline Airlines 84

Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

Mehmet Tevfik Nane, the current Chairman and former chief executive officer (CEO) of Pegasus Airlines , warned that the current financial development of the Turkish low-cost carrier was unsustainable as soaring costs have continued to erode its profit margins.

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Airlines Airline 105

Airline Geeks

JUNE 17, 2024

The British Airways Speedbird Heritage Centre is located inside the airline's Waterside complex and is a must-visit for any aviation geek.

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Airlines Airline 116

Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

Lufthansa, one of the world's leading airlines, operates an extensive network of flights between Europe and the United States. The Boeing 747-8, known for its advanced technology and capacity, is a key player in Lufthansa's transatlantic operations. Let's explore Lufthansa's US-bound 747-8 routes for June 2024, focusing on which routes offer the most available seat miles (ASMs) and the competitive landscape these routes operate within.

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Airlines Airline 105

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 17, 2024

While you’ll find a fair number of points hotels in Reykjavik and the surrounding area, there aren’t many points hotels in other parts of Iceland. That’s why I’m excited to see this latest development, as there’s a new property opening in 2025, which I look forward to staying at. Akureyri “Skáld” Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton Hilton has just announced plans to open two new hotels in Iceland, thanks to a new franchise agreement with Bohemian Hotels.

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Airline Airlines 80

Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

The F-35 Lightning II was developed as a platform to replace multiple US Air Force , Marine Corps, and Navy service aircraft (as well in partnership to replace foreign air force aircraft). To this end, it has been built in three distinct variants: the F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C. The F-35 has become the most produced and popular fifth-generation fighter jet and has been exported to US allies around the world.

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Airline Geeks

JUNE 17, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving to revise a regulation governing public charter operators, including JSX.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

Hundreds of third-party travel sites claim to provide the cheapest fares for destinations worldwide. While some common travel sites are known to people, where do you find the others? Google Flights provides an efficient and comprehensive way to search for flights to hundreds of destinations worldwide.

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Airline Airlines 105

AV Web

JUNE 17, 2024

The FAA says it will soon issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will address safety issues in so-called public charter carriers which operate scheduled services under Part 135 rules. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said in a statement that could ultimately result in a separate category for these types of carriers commonly referred to as hop-on charters. “If a company is effectively operating as a scheduled airline, the FAA needs to determine whether those operations should follow the

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Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

Iberia, the Spain-based subsidiary and co-founder of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has launched the sale of its first Airbus A321XLR flights, which should take off in November. The first flights are scheduled to connect Madrid, Spain, and Boston, the United States.

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Airlines Airline 105

AOPA

JUNE 17, 2024

For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has been on the leading edge of aviation training. Today, that legacy is the foundation for a range of programs preparing a new generation of aerospace leaders.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

A groundbreaking aircraft, the spacious and innovative Boeing 377 Stratocruiser promised to change the world of passenger aviation. The long-range airliner performed its first flight in July 1947. The aircraft had a seating capacity of 100 passengers on the main deck, and 14 in the lower deck lounge.

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Airlines Airline 105

Aviation News

JUNE 17, 2024

The Kingdom of Belgium will procure 15 multi-role H145M helicopters for the army and two helicopters plus three options for the Federal Police. The contract was signed.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

Airlines that are members of major airline alliances can enjoy various benefits by sharing resources and offering more travel options to their customers. Since 2000, Delta Air Lines has been a part and the founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance. Membership in this global alliance allows Delta to share resources with other carriers and offer additional benefits to its passengers through the SkyMiles loyalty program.

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Airlines Airline 105

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 17, 2024

January 1, 2020, was a red-letter day in the transition to automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B). ADS-B Out was required in Class A, B (including the … Read More "Pro Tips for Private Pilots: ADS-B, Are You ‘In’ or ‘Out’?" The post Pro Tips for Private Pilots: ADS-B, Are You ‘In’ or ‘Out’? appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 17, 2024

The United States Federal Aviation Administration will take two actions to address how public charter flights operate. The goal of the newly announced plans is to increase flexibility and safety for passengers.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 17, 2024

By Zac Yates Two trainer projects are progressing well at the Newark Air Museum (NAM) in Nottinghamshire: the repainting of a former RAF aerobatic team Hawker Hunter and the restoration of a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) veteran Harvard. The 92 Sqn emblem has been faithfully reproduced on Hunter XL605’s nose. [Photo by Howard Heeley – Down To Earth Promotions] As reported by Vintage Aviation News in March , Hunter XL605 has had its previous RAF grey-green camouflage scheme (and in

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