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Air India welcomes first A320neo painted with brand-new livery 

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Air India has received the first Airbus A320neo aircraft (registration VT-RTN) painted in the airline’s new livery. Spot the new look! Catch a glimpse of our first A320neo in the new Air India colours heading to Delhi from Toulouse, France. Here's the link to track the flight: [link] Image credits: @NunoSeletti , @robin_hrdy #FlyAI #NewAirIndia #A320neo pic.twitter.com/mUIqCDD9Pq — Air India (@airindia) July 6, 2024 The aircraft was delivered new from the factory in Toulouse, France, o

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Sun Country Plans More Boxes, Fewer People

Cranky Flier

Sun Country is tired of carrying you self-loading cargo around for prices that are too low, so now it’s pivoting toward more cargo flying. Amazon likes this plan, and investors should too. But if you happen to like flying from Minneapolis to, say, Indianapolis, this might be bad news for you. In December 2019, Sun Country signed a deal to fly cargo around for Amazon using 12 Boeing 737-800 freighters.

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Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines joint venture gets regulatory approval

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Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines have received approval from the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for their commercial joint venture agreement, marking a new milestone in their strategic partnership. According to the announcement, the joint venture will allow the airlines to operate joint revenue sharing flights between Indonesia and Singapore, coordinate flight schedules to offer travelers more connectivity options between the two countries and beyond and reach joi

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Boeing Will Plead Guilty To 737 MAX 8 Criminal Fraud Charge Related To Deadly Crashes

Simple Flying

Boeing will plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge related to the deadly 737 MAX 8 crashes that happened in 2018 and 2019. The news comes six months after the high-profile Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door blowout incident. That dramatic incident, taking place in January 2024, brought the safety of the aircraft type into question again.

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More than 1,700 flights canceled due to severe hurricane across US

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More than 1,700 flights were canceled in the United States on July 8, 2024, as Hurricane Beryl hit the country. The most severe impact from the hurricane was seen along the coast of Texas, with conditions intensifying from Matagorda Bay to Sabine Pass and Galveston Bay. According to flight tracking website FlightAware , there were a total of 196 cancellations and 156 delays between 12:00 and 17:00 July 8, 2024, 07:44 EDT.

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San Jose, California, Loses Its Only Long-Haul Airline & Widebody Operator

Simple Flying

Situated near San Francisco, San Jose has seen considerable upheaval to its long-haul network and its challenges continue. In the latest schedule update over the weekend, San Joses sole long-haul and widebody operator, ZIPAIR , signaled that it is pulling out.

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Korean carriers see 29% record rise in passengers in first six months of 2024

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South Korean carriers, including Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, have seen a 29% rise in passenger numbers during the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. According to government data reported by The Korea Times , a record 47 million passengers flew with the nation’s airlines between January and June 2025, up from 36.83 million a year ago.

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EU opens investigation into $6.5 billion COVID-19 state aid granted to Lufthansa

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The European Union (EU) Commission has opened an “in-depth’ investigation into German state aid granted to Lufthansa during the COVID-19 pandemic. While Lufthansa has already fully repaid the funding, the commission announced on July 8, 2024, that is would “assess whether a German recapitalization measure” of €6 billion ($6.5 billion) fell within EU state aid rules.

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How Do Planes Fly & What Keeps Them In The Air?

Simple Flying

Have you ever watched a plane take off and wondered how that big metal object full of people actually floats in the air? Although the science behind flight may seem complex, it boils down to the balance of four fundamental forces: lift, weight, thrust, and drag.

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Chemical gas leak at Kuala Lumpur Airport in Malaysia affects 39 people

Aerotime

39 people have fallen sick due to a chemical gas leak at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Malaysia. The incident occurred on June 27, 2024 when the Selangor state fire department received an emergency call regarding a chemical leak at the Southern Support Zone Sepang Aircraft Engineering facility at around 11:23 local time. The fire department dispatched its personnel along with a hazardous materials team, where the leaked gas was identified as methyl mercaptan, also known as Methanet

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Korean Air Cuts A Third Of Its Boeing 747 Flights To The US

Simple Flying

Korean Air is one of three scheduled Boeing 747 passenger airlines serving the US, alongside Air China and Lufthansa. SkyTeams Korean Air had intended to fly the 747-8 its only remaining jumbo in a passenger layout to Honolulu until October 4. However, based on its schedule update over the weekend, the type's last Hawaii service of the year will now be on August 30.

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First Solo Ends With Stall/Spin At 45 Feet

AV Web

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board says a pilot’s first solo ended in disaster at Quebec City’s Jean Lesage International Airport but it didn’t specify a cause for the crash. The student was seriously injured but survived. The board highlighted all the precautions that flight schools and instructors should observe before sending a new pilot aloft for the first time and reminded pilots, regardless of experience, “of the importance of being vigilant upon landing to

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The 4 Most Expensive Cessna Citation Jets

Simple Flying

The Citation family of aircraft by Cessna, a Textron Aviation company, has been on the roll for over five decades. Since 1972, the company has produced over 8,000 examples of the Citation family jets, making it one of the most popular business jet series. Together , these aircraft have logged over 41 million flight hours. Simple Flying explores the equipped price of some of its most popular Citation family jets.

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SR Technics and Asiana extend PW4000 maintenance agreement

Aviation Bussiness News

MRO service provider SR Technics has signed a five-year extension of its PW4000 engine maintenance agreement with Asiana Airlines. The work on the engines will be carried out at SR Technics’ facilities at Zurich Airport in Switzerland. SR Technics has been maintaining Asiana Airlines’ fleet of 15 A330 aircraft for the last five years. Hoon Bae, principal general manager of purchasing at Asiana Airlines, said: “We are pleased to select SR Technics as our PW4168 MRO service provider fo

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United Airlines Boeing 757 Loses Tire During Takeoff From LAX

Simple Flying

A United Airlines Boeing 757 en route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Denver International Airport (DEN) lost a tire following takeoff. This is not the first time something like this has happened with a United plane, with the airline also placed under the FAAs watch earlier this year due to a string of incidents.

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7 Amazing Airline Lounge Amenities

One Mile at a Time

I’ve published my lists of what I consider to be the world’s best first class lounges and best business class lounges , and I’ve also shared what amenities make an airport lounge good. In this post, I thought it would be fun to be a bit lighthearted, and share some of my favorite airline lounge amenities. I’m focusing specifically on unique or over-the-top offerings that are in a league of their own.

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How Much Does The Boeing 747 Cost To Fly?

Simple Flying

The Boeing 747 is one of the most iconic aircraft ever to take to the skies. It was the first double-decker passenger jet that revolutionized commercial aviation. Though the model was discontinued in 2023 and is no longer the passenger airliner it once was, the aircraft is still top-rated amongst cargo airlines.

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Quiz: How Does The Body React To Flight?

Flight Training Central

Do you know how the human body will react when exposed to the harsh conditions of high-altitude flight? A pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by increasing the breathing rate in order to increase lung ventilation. Increasing the breathing rate will cause hyperventilation symptoms. slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud.

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Portugal In Discussions With Embraer On A-29N Super Tucano Acquisition

Simple Flying

Portugal is pushing ahead with plans to acquire the Embraer A-29N Super Tucano turboprop. The country's air force is expected to acquire around a dozen A-29N's, which have also attracted interest from other nations.

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American Airlines submits application to U.S. Department of Transportation to serve San Antonio International Airport from Washington Reagan National

World Airline News

American today formally submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate daily, nonstop service between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA). The 2024 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill was signed into law in May, awarding five new roundtrip flights serving DCA.

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Eve Air Mobility Announces Nearly $100 Million In New Funding

Simple Flying

On Monday, July 1, Eve Air Mobility announced that it had received nearly $100 million in funding from new and existing investors. This new funding, which totaled $94 million in equity financing, came from a group of global companies. The offering was a combination of new shares of common stock and warrants.

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Boeing Plea Deal Brings Defense Contract Scrutiny

AV Web

Boeing’s controversial plea deal to settle its criminal charges over the 2018 and 2019 737 MAX crashes could theoretically mess up its many lucrative military contracts but no one seems to seriously think it will. The U.S. military isn’t supposed to deal with companies that have criminal convictions but the government can waive them. “DOD will assess the company’s remediation plans and agreement with the Department of Justice to make a determination as to what steps are necessary and

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Cebu Pacific Inducts Airbus A321neo At Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport

Simple Flying

After placing a massive agreement with Airbus for up to 152 new aircraft last week, the induction of one new A321neo at Cebu Pacific a few days later seems relatively tame, although the impact that one new plane can have on an airline's capacity is significant. The latest addition to the fleet entered service on July 4 and is now flying regularly across the airline's domestic network.

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SkyWest Begins Delta Connection CRJ-550 Operations

Airline Geeks

SkyWest has begun CRJ-550 operations under the Delta Connection brand, the regional airline confirmed to AirlineGeeks on Monday.

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Airline Executive With Previous Ties To US Airways And IndiGo Joins Southwest

Simple Flying

Southwest has added Rakesh Gangwal, former US Airways CEO and IndiGo co-founder to its board. The move comes after Elliot Management has furthered its push to remove the current Southwest CEO from his role.

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Pilot Report: Flying The Caproni Ca.3 Reproduction

Vintage Aviation News

By Moreno Aguiari On June 8, 2023, the magnificent replica Caproni Ca.3 WWI bomber took to the skies once more, eight years after its first and only flight. This impressive reproduction, built by Giancarlo Zanardo and the volunteers of the Jonathan Collection , flew near Nervesa della Battaglia airfield in northeastern Italy during the 100th anniversary of the Italian Air Force.

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Ultra Long Range: A Look At The New York Giants' Private Jet

Simple Flying

The New York Giants are one of the most storied teams in the National Football League (NFL). The team was first established in August 1925, nearly 100 years ago, which makes it the longest-running team in the Northeast United States. The team's rivalry with the Philadelphia Eagles is one of the oldest rivalries in the NFL, which dates back to 1933.

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United 757 Drops Wheel At LAX

AV Web

United Airlines, already under increased scrutiny by the FAA for maintenance issues, says it’s investigating the loss of one of eight main gear wheels on one of its Boeing 757s on Monday. The 30-year-old plane was taking off from LAX when the wheel dropped. It continued to Denver and landed uneventfully. Although the plane is designed to land safely with one wheel missing, cabin crew ordered passengers to brace during the landing in Denver.

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Air India's 1st Airbus A320neo With New Brand Livery & 3 Classes Lands In Delhi

Simple Flying

We now know what a fully assembled Airbus A320neo aircraft looks like in Air Indias new livery. The plane recently landed in Delhi, wearing the carriers new colors, and will be followed by other planes in the new livery in the months to come. Currently, only Air Indias new aircraft, such as the A350 and now the A320, have been painted in the new colors.

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Bosch Incubates Electric Start-Up

AV Web

German start-up Væridion is teaming up with Bosch to develop an all-electric nine-seat regional aircraft. The company says it hopes to have it in the air in six years. “Situated within Bosch Campus, Væridion will focus on developing, integrating, and testing high-voltage batteries aimed at creating a 100% electric 9-seater regional aircraft by 2030.” the company said in a news release.

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Flight Review: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 From Seattle To Salt Lake City Via Sacramento

Simple Flying

Recently, I had the honor of not just flying Southwest Airlines to Salt Lake City to say goodbye to an airshow hero, but I also flew two segments on the same Boeing 737 MAX 8 in N8832H. First from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), and then from SMF to Salt Lake City International (SLC). I wanted to experience the Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 product and get reacquainted with the unique Southwest Airlines flying experience.

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Trip Report: Flying a Jetstream With Eastern Airways

Airline Geeks

The United Kingdom used to be one of the powerhouses for building commercial airplanes. We flew one British-built aircraft across Scotland.

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Vietnam Airlines Adds First Airbus A320neo With Boeing 787-10s Coming

Simple Flying

While the Southeast Asian region's aviation has been the slowest to fully recover from the pandemic, airlines in Vietnam have been plowing ahead by adding new aircraft, routes, and services during 2024. The latest movement came this week when Vietnam Airlines welcomed its first Airbus A320neo, the first of three it will receive this year.

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Air Inuit takes delivery of its first converted Boeing 737-800F freighter, ex Kulula ZS-ZWD

World Airline News

Air Inuit Boeing 737-8LD (F) SSWL C-FTUZ (msn 40855) YUL (Gilbert Hechema). Image: 963641. Air Inuit received yesterday their fully converted 737-800 freighter. The aircraft is ex Kulula (ZS-ZWD) 2 more frighters should follow by next year. They are being converted in Kelowna. Gilbert Hechema reporting from Canada. Top Copyright Photo: Air Inuit Boeing 737-8LD (F) SSWL C-FTUZ (msn 40855) YUL (Gilbert Hechema).

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US Airlines Cancel Thousands Of Flights As Hurricane Beryl Hits Texas

Simple Flying

Airlines across the US have canceled more than 1,400 flights due to ongoing disruption caused by Hurricane Beryl. According to data released earlier today by the flight tracking website FlightAware , a total of 1,479 flights had been canceled, with 2,254 flights delayed.

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Qatar Airways launches new route to Hamburg

Airline Economics

Qatar Airways has launched a new daily route from Doha to Hamburg, the first flight took off on July 1, 2024. Hamburg becomes Qatar Airways’ fifth destination in Germany, in addition to Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich.

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Boeing 737 MAX Fraud: The DOJ's Case Explained

Simple Flying

In a court filing on July 7, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ), which has represented the United States government in a fraud case against Boeing, has said that the US government and Boeing had reached an agreement in principle of a proposed plea agreement related to the Boeing 737 MAX fraud charges.

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