Aerotime

MAY 27, 2024

The Middle East is shaping up to become, most likely, the first region of the World that will see regular commercial eVTOL service. EVTOL developers are flocking to the region to strike deals with the local authorities and industry players. The Future Aviation Forum, which took place in Riyadh, May 20-22, 2024 , was no exception. Visitors to the Advanced Air Mobility Pavilion at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC) could get a close look at a full-scale mockup of Archer’s

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Alaska Air

MAY 27, 2024

A custom-made cart with American flag curtains and the insignia of the six branches of the military is the most visible part of the Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier Program, which honors those on their final journey. The post At Alaska Airlines, honoring the fallen and their families appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Aerotime

MAY 27, 2024

Coulson Aviation has acquired its first Boeing 737-700 aircraft, which will be converted into the world’s highest-capacity Large Air Tanker (LAT). The acquired aircraft is a 23.3-year-old Boeing 737-700 that was previously operated by Southwest Airlines under the registration N7841A. The Canadian-based company plans to acquire up to 10 of the former Southwest Boeing 737-700 aircraft.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

The families of US Marines killed in a 2022 V-22 Osprey crash have launched a lawsuit against Boeing, Bell Textron, and Rolls-Royce, alleging that these companies knew the aircraft was unsafe. The June 8th, 2022 crash - which led to the deaths of five Marines - was caused by a faulty gear problem that had affected the aircraft type for over a decade.

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Aerotime

MAY 27, 2024

From joining SkyTeam to renewing the fleet with state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo aircraft to the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean using 100% sustainable aviation fuel, it’s been a rather eventful year for Virgin Atlantic. The presence of Virgin Atlantic’s Chief Commercial Officer, Juha Järvinen, at the Future Aviation Forum, which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 20-22, 2024, provided an opportunity to learn the latest projects and plans of this iconic UK-based long-haul airline

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 27, 2024

It’s not uncommon for aircraft to have to divert to their origin airport due to a maintenance issue. While that can be unnerving, I think it pales in comparison to the crew briefing passengers to prepare for a possible water landing… Brand new Spirit Airlines A321neo returns to Montego Bay This incident happened on Sunday, May 26, 2024, and involves Spirit Airlines flight NK270, scheduled to operate the 540-mile journey from Montego Bay (MBJ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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Aerotime

MAY 27, 2024

Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has been forced to return two aircraft and three engines to its lessors after having its appeal rejected by the Delhi High Court. In the latest legal battle with its creditors, two judges upheld a previous ruling that mandated SpiceJet to comply with a preceding UK court order mandating the return to leasing firm TWC Aviation Capital of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft as well as three engines.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 27, 2024

By Adam Estes From the early days of aviation, the desert skies above southern California have seen a great multitude of unique and boundary-pushing aircraft, but at the Palm Springs Air Museum (PSAM), one of the most unique yet little known examples of these aircraft has just recently gone on display after a three-year restoration. A true one of a kind, the Boeing Skyfox sought, by revising an existing design (the Lockheed T-33), to revolutionize military aviation but ended up being a forgotten

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

The Airbus A380 is the worlds first and only Super Jumbo. This quad-engine behemoth is one of the largest passenger aircraft in the world and is operated by a few airlines today. The pandemic and rising fuel costs saw operators switch to more economical twinjet airliners. However, the post-pandemic aviation boom has prompted many of these airlines to resume operations with the A380, and it remains a statement in the sky today.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 27, 2024

The United States’ newest airline startup is kind of a brilliant idea that addresses a real need that exists. However, a ticket comes at a hefty price tag… BARK Air offers “private jet” flights for dogs BARK Air is a new public charter operator , intended specifically for humans who are looking to travel with their dogs. The company isn’t a direct air carrier and doesn’t operate its own aircraft.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

The F-4 Phantom is among the most iconic and loved Cold War American fighter jets. The legendary aircraft is still in use in some air forces around the world (e.g., Turkey and Iran), but it has been retired from US service since 1996. It may be a surprise that this old Vietnam War fighter jet is significantly faster than the advanced fifth-generation F-35.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 27, 2024

Air France is well known for its La Premiere first class, which is among the best first class products in the world. In particular, the carrier’s experience at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the best first class ground experience in the world. The airline is now taking this to the next level , though at a cost. New Air France La Premiere check-in lobby Let’s start with the service that’s open to all first class passengers.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

For those who have been longtime fans of Middle Eastern legacy carrier Qatar Airways , there is now a unique way for Americans to build their way through the carrier's ranks. Earlier this month, the carrier launched two new credit cards tied to the airline's loyalty program, the Qatar Airways Privilege Club.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 27, 2024

Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles and points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase, I always check to see which shopping portal has the best bonus. There’s one promotion on online purchases right now that I think is worth being aware of.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

On Friday, May 24, 2024, the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened a record 2.95 million passengers in one day, smashing the previous high of 2.91 million set during Thanksgiving last year. In fact, in a sign of the busy summer to come, five of the ten busiest-ever travel days in the US have been since May 16, 2024.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 27, 2024

In mid-2022, Air France formally announced plans to introduce a new first class product. Details were fairly limited at the time, though it’s no doubt one of the most exciting first class products on the horizon. We should now be well under a year from when this product is in service. While the full experience hasn’t yet been unveiled, Air France has just dropped even more hints about what to expect, so I wanted to go over all the latest in this post.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

While discussions and corporate machinations around the sale of AirAsia's airlines continue in boardrooms, AirAsia X has been busy posting solid numbers for the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24). The medium-haul low-fare airline reported a 66% jump in revenue and a 90% surge in passenger numbers compared to the first quarter of 2023 while also increasing the passenger load factor by three percentage points.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 27, 2024

In 2022, Hyatt announced plans to launch a new hotel brand in Japan. The company has now revealed more details , including when and where we can expect the first properties to open. This is a concept I’m excited about. Hyatt launches Japanese ryokan joint venture Hyatt and Kiraku have entered into a strategic joint venture, which will see the launch of the ATONA brand.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

You can tell when the peak summer months are approaching: many airlines begin numerous new routes ahead of the greatest demand. Among the operators is United , which started two new European routes on May 23 that had not seen its frames before: Chicago OHare to Athens and San Francisco to Barcelona.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 27, 2024

As much as I’d like to think that I’m an expert on air travel, being a parent certainly adds a new challenge to the airport and airplane routine. While we’ve taken our son, Miles, on several short haul flights , we haven’t yet taken a long haul flight with him. That will be changing soon. As I plan this trip, I’m making a few realizations, and also have a few questions, for those who are more experienced with this kind of travel.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

Everyone knows investing in private jets is an expensive matter and not for the fainthearted. With popular private jets such as the Gulfstream G700 and the Bombardier Global G7000 coming in at between $72 and $80 million, it is not a decision to be taken lightly. A Boeing Business Jet or Airbus Corporate Jet straight off the assembly line costs around $110 to $120 million.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 27, 2024

During WWII, Goodyear Aircraft Corporation (GAC) manufactured approximately 4,000 Corsairs, categorized into three main variants: the FG-1, FG-1A, and FG-1D. These variants closely resembled Vought-Sikorsky’s F4U-1, F4U-1A, and F4U-1D designs, respectively. GAC also constructed a few more specialized Corsair models, including the FG-3, FG-4, and F2G.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

HawaiianMiles is the miles and loyalty program of Hawaiian Airlines. Elite status with HawaiianMiles is known as Pualani Elite. This status is earned by flying frequently with Hawaiian Airlines and partners, but as the benefits are mostly just with Hawaiian Airlines, it is primarily aimed at those in Hawaii. This is likely to change significantly if the merger with Alaska Airlines goes through.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 27, 2024

At the 2024 Homecoming Event of the National WASP WWII Museum, members of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) WASP Squadron presented the museum with an authentic WASP leather jacket. This jacket, long preserved in the CAF archives, belonged to Ruth Underwood Florey, a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) from class 43-W-4. Florey, a native Texan, flew A-24s and A-25s, towing targets for live 90mm guns—a task that often involved dangerous night or low-altitude flights.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" was a long-range reconnaissance aircraft known for its high-altitude cruise and Mach 3+ speeds. Introduced into service with the United States Air Force in 1964, the two-seat aircraft took part in some of the most important strategic reconnaissance missions with the USAF and NASA. Although the Blackbird was withdrawn from service in 1998, several examples have been preserved and displayed in museums in the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Alaska Air

MAY 27, 2024

For Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we spoke with leaders of Alaska’s business resource group, Pacific Islander Alliance, about their efforts, including their partnership with Kumu Kahanuola Solatorio to provide opportunities for Alaska employees to learn the Hawaiian language. Throughout May, we recognize the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders across our network.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

When assessing the state of a manufacturer's order and delivery books, the term 'white tail' is one that you might come across. Such planes are not typically a good sign for a planemaker, as any unsold asset is never good. But what exactly does the term white tail mean in terms of aircraft? Let's take a closer look and find out.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 27, 2024

Aero Vintage recently provided exciting updates on several examples of the historic World War II bomber renowned for its durability and strategic impact- the B-17 Flying Fortress. The latest developments include comprehensive restorations aimed at preserving the aircraft’s legacy for future generations. These efforts involve meticulous attention to detail, from structural repairs and engine overhauls to the restoration of original instrumentation and interior features.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

As we move towards the busy summer vacation travel season, we decided to examine Qatar's national flag carrier, Qatar Airways, and see what routes it will fly in June 2024 with more than 120 million ASMs. At the same time, we will also examine what other airlines it competes with on these popular routes.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 27, 2024

During WWII, Goodyear Aircraft Corporation (GAC) manufactured approximately 4,000 Corsairs, categorized into three main variants: the FG-1, FG-1A, and FG-1D. These variants closely resembled Vought-Sikorsky’s F4U-1, F4U-1A, and F4U-1D designs, respectively. GAC also constructed a few more specialized Corsair models, including the FG-3, FG-4, and F2G.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

Ryanair has announced that it added extra seats for football fans to see the English national football team play the Danish national football team at the upcoming Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Euro 2024 championship in Frankfurt, Germany.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 27, 2024

By Adam Estes Known throughout the world for its extensive collection of original and reproduction World War I aircraft, the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome of upstate New York has just accepted a new aircraft into its fleet: a homebuilt, full-scale replica of a Fokker D.VI. This representative of the obscure biplane fighter will provide a fascinating addition to the line up of historic types at the Aerodrome.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

Jet2 is the UKs third-largest scheduled airline and one of the worlds fastest-growing low-cost leisure airlines. Using its Airbus and Boeing aircraft fleets, the Leeds-based carrier operates flights to 80 European destinations from 12 airports.

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Ask the Pilot

MAY 27, 2024

May 28, 2024 LAST WEEK, a passenger was killed and multiple more injured when a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 encountered severe turbulence while en route from London to Singapore. The encounter happened over Myanmar and the flight diverted to Bangkok. Then, on May 26th, twelve people were hurt when a Qatar Airways jet hit severe turbulence during a flight to Dublin.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

Less than a year after introducing new nonstop service between Miami and Orange County, California, American Airlines is planning to put its route on a brief hiatus this fall. The carrier will continue to serve the route through the summer before axing it temporarily in August.

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Airline Geeks

MAY 27, 2024

A strike by air traffic controllers at Orly airport near Paris has resulted in the cancellation of 70 percent of scheduled flights this past weekend.

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Simple Flying

MAY 27, 2024

A new US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report shed some light on the high-profile F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter program. The F-35 is now in full-rate production (since March 2024) , but there are still plenty of delays and wrinkles in the production of the world's most popular 5th-generation fighter jet. As the aircraft are procured and produced over time, they are modernized (the ones being built now are Block 4).

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