Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 14, 2024

American is slated to restart service on a mainline route for the first time in roughly seven years. The flights will begin next year.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Air France offers one of the worlds most exclusive first class products. Its not only exclusive in terms of the size of the first class cabins, but also in terms of how few ways there are to get into these cabins with miles. In this post Ill go over all those details. Basics of Air France La Premiere first class Air Frances first class, known as La Premiere (the first in French), is one of the worlds best first class experiences.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Last week, low-cost carrier JetBlue announced opening a new crew base in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the airline's first base outside the continental United States. The announcement of the new base coincided with the launch of flights from San Juan to the stunning island of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, further solidifying JetBlue's investment in the Caribbean.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Lufthansa offers a solid first class product, among the better first class products across the Atlantic. Theres something I love about flying the Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 in first class and visiting Lufthansas First Class Terminal in Frankfurt or First Class Lounge in Munich. Perhaps what I like most about Lufthansa first class , though, is how its practical to book with points.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

In an interview with Simple Flyings Dillon Shah at the sidelines of the delivery event for Icelandair s first ever Airbus A321LR at the start of December , CEO Bogi Nils Bogason revealed that the carrier would soon be thinking about what is next for its Boeing 767 fleet. He did not rule out the possibility of a widebody order, replacing its current fleet of three passenger-configured 767s.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Heres a topic that I figured would be interesting to discuss which airlines have the most consistently excellent flight attendants? Of course the single most important thing an airline can do is transport you safely between two points, ideally in a timely fashion. However, beyond that, theres huge variance in the quality of airlines, with service being a major differentiating factor.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

As one of the worlds largest carriers, United Airlines has an extensive route network. Stretching from Australia to Europe, the carrier has established itself as an international airline. In the domestic market, United uses a massive narrowbody fleet to connect cities across America through its network of strategically placed hubs.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Airline ancillary fees have been a hot topic lately in the United States government and the airline industry. Last week, five airline executives were called for a Senate hearing on Capitol Hill.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 14, 2024

The 1944 Chicago Convention provided the framework for establishing and regulating commercial aviation on a global scale.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

It has not been a great year for the Airbus A220. After a couple of bumper years in which Airbus booked nearly 250 new orders for the type in 2022-2023, this year will likely end with an annual net negative impact on the order book for the first time ever. With Airbus having amassed nearly 750 net orders for all aircraft types this year, this stands out as the one blemish on an otherwise very successful record.

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Gary's Flight Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2024

I decided to get in the air today since it was clear and view unlimited (CAVU). The original plan was to catch up with friend and fellow pilot Charles G. Charles flew into Ocean City last night and I thought I would try and catch up for breakfast this morning. We swapped text messages and he was in a meeting then had to fly back to New Garden N57 for another meeting.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

The B-21 bomber is set to be the future of America's strategic bombing fleet with the US Air Force set to significantly invest in this aircraft for a sizable fleet. The B-21 is the answer to a new and increasingly complex operating environment, consisting of interconnecting sensors, sophisticated anti-aircraft missiles, and fifth-generation interceptors.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Bucharest Aerospace Museum Seeks Donors and Sponsors to Preserve Aviation Heritage The Bucharest Aerospace Museum, a nonprofit startup dedicated to safeguarding aviation history, is calling on donors and sponsors to help turn its vision into reality. With a mission to honor the legacy of general aviation and inspire future aerospace enthusiasts, the museum is seeking contributions from individuals, corporations, and philanthropists.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Travel between Asia and Australia is experiencing a significant growth spurt, with Melbourne Airport front and center in attracting major Asian carriers and their widebody aircraft. This month, China Southern Airlines and Juneyao Air will commence new services to Melbourne from Asia, while China Airlines has extended its Taipei - Melbourne service to Auckland.

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The Aviationist

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Rolls-Royce has announced that its new F130 engine has successfully passed the Critical Design Review (CDR) phase, progressing toward production. Rolls-Royce has successfully completed F130 engine Critical Design Review (CDR), clearing the way for final development, test, and production efforts to proceed and taking another step towards delivering the upgraded B-52J to the U.S.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Air Canada will provide free WiFi on its North American and Sun routes in 2025. The airline also has plans to expand the connectivity to its long-haul network in 2026.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 14, 2024

On this day in aviation history, December 14, 1984, the Grumman X-29 research aircraft took the air for the first time. It was certainly a most unusual aircraft, distinguished by its forward swept wing and canard horizontal stabilizers. While only two X-29s were ever made, they would provide valuable lessons on developing aircraft with computerized flight controls, composite materials, and alternative design characteristics.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Allegiant Air is one of the United States more unique airlines. Utilizing an ultra-low-cost business model, the airline has carved out a profitable market, flying leisure passengers from smaller cities across the United States to popular leisure destinations.

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The Aviationist

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Following the quick downfall of Syrias Assad regime, Moscow, which had a fairly large military presence in Syria, has been reevaluating the strategy in the Middle East. According to a Syrian security official stationed outside Khmeimim Air Base, Russias largest air base in Syria, a Russian cargo plane departed from there and flew to Libya […] The post Russian Forces Leave Bases in Syria Eyeing Expansion in Libya appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Since its introduction in 1947, the Beechcraft Bonanza has stood as an icon in general aviation, earning its reputation as one of the most popular single-engine aircraft ever produced. Known for its sleek design, impressive performance, and unmatched longevity, the Bonanza has captured the hearts of pilots worldwide. With over 17,000 units produced and counting, it remains a testament to innovation, reliability, and adaptability.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 14, 2024

A drone sighting briefly closed Stewart Airport in New York on Friday and prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to call for federal legislation to allow all levels of law enforcement to address the drones. Stewart officials closed the airport, a mostly GA facility and Air National Guard base, which is sometimes used as an alternate for New York airports, for about an hour at 9:30 p.m. after the FAA notified them of a reported drone sighting.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has blamed the flight crew of a Hawaiian Airlines flight for a severe turbulence incident experienced in December 2022. Pilots of the Hawaiian Airbus A330-200 decided to fly above a known storm cell instead of going around it, leading to four serious injuries onboard and several more minor injuries.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

The European Union (EU) has blacklisted Air Tanzania from operating in EU airspace due to concerns over the airline's inadequate safety practices. Although Tanzania's national carrier does not currently operate any routes to European destinations, it has been seeking to obtain the necessary permissions to launch new routes to Europe.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Condor, a German airline headquartered in Hesse, was established originally in 1955 as Deutsche Flugdienst GmbH, an airline that launched operating a fleet of Vickers VC.1 Viking aircraft. The carrier launched its first flights in 1956, targeting a vacation-oriented travel demographic. In 1961, the company merged with Condor Luftreederei and adopted the new name Condor Flugdienst GmbH, which remains the company's official name today, although it is colloquially referred to as Condor Airlines.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Air New Zealand , known in Te Reo Maori as Araraurangi Aotearoa, connects New Zealanders to the world. Today, the country's flag carrier operates scheduled passenger services to 30 international and 20 domestic ports across 18 countries. The airline, which focuses heavily on destinations around the Pacific Rim, has an extensive international network to the Pacific Islands, only rivaling Fiji Airways in South Pacific connections.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

On 12 December 2024, Reuters reported that Boeing is set to invest $1 billion to expand its operations at its South Carolina facility, which will boost the production of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This comes soon after Boeing filed permit applications to double its production of the Dreamliner in South Carolina. Meanwhile, the massive worker strike earlier this autumn halted production of all of Boeing's airliners, except for Dreamliners.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

The Airbus A380 , a marvel of engineering and the world's largest passenger aircraft, is often associated with long-haul flights connecting global hubs like Dubai, London, and Sydney. However, some routes flown by the A380 are surprisingly short, covering 2,000 miles or fewer. This article explores these ultra-short A380 routes based on December 2024 data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Amid the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, when passenger airlines were facing extreme financial difficulties amid extremely low levels of passenger demand, cargo airlines were booming. Cargo operations were more profitable than ever during the period between April 2020 and April 2022, during which cargo yields rose to over 200% of fuel costs, a common metric used to analyze the profitability of air freight operations.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Two separate United Airlines flights have left their passengers and crew in shock following the details that both services had close calls at one of the United States' busiest airports - Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Emirates , a global leader in luxury air travel, has added a new gem to its fleet: the Airbus A350-900. This state-of-the-art aircraft, recently unveiled to much fanfare, represents a significant leap forward in aviation technology, passenger comfort, and sustainability. Known for its iconic Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft, Emirates is now turning its head with the A350, designed to meet modern air travel demands while maintaining its significant excellence in airline management.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is one of three major airports with commercial airline service in the Miami metropolitan area. Despite being located just over one hour north (without traffic) of Miami International Airport (MIA), Palm Beach has service from 14 airlines, many of which serve the other Miami area airports.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Launched in 2013 at the Paris Air Show, the Embraer E-Jet E2 family of aircraft was meant to be the aircraft manufacturer's future, a next-generation narrowbody with groundbreaking efficiency that could even compete with planes like the Airbus A220. Nonetheless, a series of poor design choices and production delays ultimately harmed the aircraft's potential for commercial success, and the aircraft today is known more for its inability to sell than for its engineering advancements.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Fear of flying or 'aerophobia' is very common, with previous studies in the US showing that 17% of all Americans were afraid to fly. Of course, some people will avoid flying completely, whereas many others will take to the skies in fear. There are some ways for any traveler, no matter how big their fear of flying, to overcome this. Planning ahead is key to this, with advance education important as well as preparing yourself to handle the flight itself.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Around a decade ago, when ultra-long-haul, extremely efficient aircraft like the Airbus A350 and the Boeing 787 entered the market, they created the conditions that could support a new kind of airline. The concept behind such a kind of airline is relatively straightforward. Still, it is the implementation of this kind of model that has been difficult to completely nail down over the years for many who have attempted to operate with this unique business strategy.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

In April 2019, the US Army decided to stop procuring the CH-47F Chinook helicopter for conventional force beyond 2020. The decision to discontinue the program came as part of the larger plan to design and procure two new helicopters, including a long-range assault and an attack reconnaissance helicopter. The Army still desires to purchase a small number of CH-47F helicopters for special operations.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

In the busy and competitive modern commercial aviation market that is the transatlantic corridor between the US and the UK, British carrier Virgin Atlantic is one of the key players. The airline commenced operations 40 years ago with a Boeing 747 flight between London Gatwick (LGW) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , and, since then, its presence on transatlantic flights has grown.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

George Bush Intercontinental Airport has improved its passenger experience by opening a new International Arrivals Curb.

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