AV Web

MAY 4, 2024

Legendary pilot, educator and adventurer Dick Rutan died Friday, according to a press release issued on behalf of the family. (Full text follows). He was 85. Rutan, best known for the record-setting nonstop unrefueled circumnavigation he and Jeana Yeager accomplished in 1986, was surrounded by family when he died in Kootenai Hospital in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, in the early evening from complications resulting from a yearlong bout with long COVID, according to family friends. “He spent

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

Another chapter in the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 saga sees Boeing awarding Alaska Airlines an additional payment for the inconvenience and loss of profits caused by the loss of the 737 MAX 9 door plug blowout.

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World Airline News

MAY 4, 2024

Sunrise Airways has announced the largest expansion of its route network to date with the addition of new intra-regional flights connecting four destinations within the Eastern Caribbean – Antigua, Dominica, St. Kitts, and St. Lucia. The carrier will operate the new service beginning May 25, 2024 utilizing Embraer 120 (EMB-120) twin-turboprop aircraft, offering a maximum seating capacity for 30 passengers.

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 departed the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur on March 8, 2014, bound for the Chinese capital, Beijing. The flight was supposed to take just shy of 6 hours, but it disappeared without a trace. The mystery surrounding this flight and the failure to locate the aircraft after a decade have left grieving families with many unanswerable questions.

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Airlines Airline 124

One Mile at a Time

MAY 4, 2024

I’m not surprised to see Delta making this change, I’m just not sure what the airline was thinking in the first place. Delta reduces Los Angeles to Auckland service We’ve seen US airlines add a significant amount of capacity to New Zealand in the past year or so. For example, a year ago, no US airlines flew from Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL). Then as of late October 2023, all of the “big three” US carriers launched seasonal flights in the market.

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

In most competitive industries, a company is not capable of consistently losing millions of dollars and avoiding bankruptcy. Other industry players would quickly gain an advantage in the market, and the struggling firm would lose its reputation and standing. Under these circumstances, it would likely eventually be acquired or forced into liquidation.

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World Airline News

MAY 4, 2024

Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-302 N822NW (msn 1627) SEA (Bruce Drum). Image: 106079. Delta Air Lines will restore the pre-COVID Tampa – Amsterdam on October 26. Top Copyright Photo: Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-302 N822NW (msn 1627) SEA (Bruce Drum). Image: 106079.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 4, 2024

After delaying the launch of this service several times, it looks like Delta is throwing in the towel on a planned transpacific flight out of Los Angeles… Delta no longer plans to resume LAX to PVG route Before the pandemic, Delta operated a flight between Los Angeles (LAX) and Shanghai (PVG). That was of course cut at the start of the pandemic. Flights between the United States and China have been slow to return, given the huge limitations there have been on frequencies between the two countrie

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

Delta Air Lines has chosen to restart a route it stopped during the pandemic. The airline will operate a daily nonstop flight from Tampa to Amsterdam this fall. This is good news for transatlantic travelers from the US to Europe and vice versa.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 4, 2024

A few days ago, I asked for feedback on where I should spend the night in Kuwait, as part of my current review trip. After weighing the pros and cons shared by OMAAT readers, I ended up deciding to book the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait (mainly because spending the night at a mall sounded oddly appealing). While I’ll have a full review soon, I wanted to just briefly talk about what a pleasant stay I had — I couldn’t have been happier with the hotel choice.

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

While the Airbus A380 might not be synonymous with ultra-long-haul routes, unlike aircraft such as the Airbus A350-900 or Boeing 787-9, the type still has plenty of very long-range itineraries, connecting cities that are separated by thousands of nautical miles or kilometers.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 4, 2024

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m in the middle of a review trip, which has included some interesting flights, with more to come. I’ve been enjoying this trip, though am also excited to get back to my family and my own bed, as exhaustion is kicking in! On the points & travel front, this week Lufthansa launched its new Allegris business class, United MileagePlus devalued awards, American added more Boeing 787 routes out of New York, Cardless and lifemiles announced plans fo

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was developed after Boeing dropped its Sonic Cruiser project. Since the Boeing 787 launched in 2004, more than a thousand units of this aircraft have been delivered to date. American Airlines, the largest airline in the world in terms of fleet size, operates one of the largest fleets of the Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

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Adventures of Cap'n Aux

MAY 4, 2024

Quora Question Quorner Update! Quora Question Quorner Update! Folks, from the Flight Blog, this is Cap’n Aux speaking. While we haven’t been super active on the blog of late, we’ve been seeing plenty of action over on my Quora page, where I answer all your aviation questions. All in the Family: Off to LHR with FO Tracy—the wife of my FO last week, Ken!

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Pilot Cockpit Airlines Airline 101

Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

Those expecting to take a flight on Delta's direct service between Los Angeles and Shanghai will be sadly disappointed. According to Ishrion Aviation , the Skyteam carrier has officially pulled the plug on its trans-Pacific service. However, its direct services to Shanghai from Detroit and Seattle remain unaffected.

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AV Web

MAY 4, 2024

Legendary pilot, educator and adventurer Dick Rutan died Friday according to a press release issued on behalf of the family. (full text follows). He was 85. Rutan, best known for the record-setting non-stop unrefueled circumnavigation he and Jenna Yeager accomplished in 1986, was surrounded by family when he died in Kootenai Hospital in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho in the early evening from complications resulting from a year-long bout with Long COVID according to family friends. “He spent

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Pilot 98

Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

If we measure a bank in terms of the total assets it owns, HSBC is the largest in Europe. Its services and subsidiaries span more than 60 nations, and it serves 39 million customers. HSBC has been known to sponsor various motor sports and golf tournaments and is an official partner of the Wimbledon Championships. For quite a while now, this London-headquartered bank has set its sights on advertising extensively at airports.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 4, 2024

For more than 30 years, Sporty’s has produced the finest pilot training material. Our flagship Learn to Fly Course is much more than just ground school – it is a complete flight training companion for a comprehensive learning experience. We put you in the flight deck to see what flying is all about with dynamic in-flight video and incredible 3D animations.

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

When you think of Atlanta airport, Delta Air Lines immediately comes to mind; however, are you aware of the five most popular carriers at the Georgia airport? This analysis will examine the other carriers making their mark at one of the world's busiest airports. HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), located ten miles from Atlanta's city center, welcomed more than 100 million passengers last year.

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Airline Geeks

MAY 4, 2024

The prominent SkyTeam carrier will fly from Amsterdam, offering ten routes after the relaunch of flights to Tampa.

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

The Gulfstream G650ER is a large private jet designed and developed by Gulfstream Aerospace in 2005. Designated as GVI on its type certificate, the original G650 version was first revealed to the public in 2008. The aircraft performed its first flight in November 2009 before entering service the following year.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 4, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card with 75K bonus points offer The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the most popular travel rewards cards out there, and for good reason. The card has a reasonable annual fee, great rewards structure, and offers valuable travel protection. In this post, I wanted to take an in-depth look at this card, and share why this card can be worth having in your wallet.

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

It is no secret that Boeing is being hit by a series of massive scandals related to cutting corners in producing its Boeing 737 MAX family of aircraft. The FAA has stated that Boeing can not increase 737 MAX production until quality issues are addressed. Boeing is now reporting a 36% decline in quarterly aircraft deliveries.

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Airline Geeks

MAY 4, 2024

Brazilian-based commercial jet manufacturer Embraer delivered its 1,800th E-Jet to Royal Jordanian Airlines on Thursday.

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

One of the major benefits of a light jet is its fuel efficiency, primarily due to its design weight. Light business jets usually accommodate 48 passengers and can fly ranges of approximately 1,200 NM. While these jets are fast in the air, they are some of the most economical in business aviation. Simple Flying compiled a list of light private jets with the lowest operating costs, as highlighted in the AOPA blog.

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Jet 116

AV Web

MAY 4, 2024

The Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (KGAD), also known as Gadsden Airport, is the latest airfield to vote on decommissioning its crosswind runway. On Tuesday, the City Council approved the Gadsden Airport Authority’s earlier decision to decommission Runway 18-36. Given the City’s partnership with the authority in managing the facility, its approval was necessary.

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic put many of Asia's long-established carriers through the proverbial wringer, but somehow they survived through some flexible financial schemes and bailouts and are now consolidating their way out of years of very tough times. Airlines like Thai Airways, AirAsia, Garuda Indonesia and Philippines Airlines are bouncing back, although profits have taken a hit for the Manila-based carrier.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 4, 2024

PRESS RELEASE via Royal Navy A retired Sea Harrier jump jet and Lynx helicopter are being transferred to the South Atlantic as islanders create an exhibition dedicated to the men and women who liberated the Falklands from Argentine rule in 1982. The museum in the capital Stanley has an existing gallery recounting the story of the conflict, but it’s expanding it and adding a new hall for larger exhibits – including the two veteran aircraft.

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

Canada's second-largest airline, Westjet , is looking to increase its presence in Newfoundland and Labrador by resuming the iconic transatlantic flight linking St. Johns and London Gatwick. Relaunching on May 1st, the flight will operate thrice a week, on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday eastbound.

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Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

MAY 4, 2024

The Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (KGAD), also known as Gadsden Airport, is the latest airfield to vote on decommissioning its crosswind runway. On Tuesday, the City Council approved the Gadsden Airport Authority’s earlier decision to decommission Runway 18-36. Given the City’s partnership with the authority in managing the facility, its approval was necessary.

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

When Star Wars Day (May 4th) comes around, fans of the space epic like to celebrate - as you would probably expect, the number of people attempting to fly on an aircraft with a Star Wars livery shoots up around this period. Here's how you can get on an All Nippon Airways (ANA) Star Wars jet this summer.

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World Airline News

MAY 4, 2024

WestJet today has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the union that represents WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. As a result of today’s lockout notice, a work stoppage could occur as early as Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 12 p.m. MT, unless a deal is reached. “The decision to issue a lockout notice was not one that was made lightly, and we sincerely regret and apologize for the uncertainty this causes for our guests and the commun

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Stability Airlines Airline 59

Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

When first designed, airline loyalty programs functioned similarly to the punchcard at one's local sandwich shop, offering a free flight after passengers had purchased tickets for a number of previous journeys. With this kind of system, loyalty programs were designed to incentivize exactly what one would expect: loyalty to a given airline.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Short field landings are a true test of a pilot’s skill. They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Not only must you fly unnervingly slow, but you also have to pick a spot on the runway and hit it. All this while avoiding obstacles and trying to keep your tires–and pride–intact. Feeling overwhelmed by this challenging maneuver?

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

The Air National Guard (ANG) is a federal military reserve force of the Air Force and the state air militia. Some of its guardsmen are involved in space-related work that the Department of the Air Force has decided would be better integrated with the Space Force. According to the Air and Space Forces Magazine , a proposal to transfer Air National Guardsmen to the Space Force has been criticized.

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The Aviationist

MAY 4, 2024

Compared to other MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) drones, the FWD-200B features a pretty unusual shape, so to speak. On May 3, 2024, Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace Technologies, an Indian company based in Bengaluru, [.] The post Let’s Have A Look At India’s First Indigenous Bomber UAV appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

MAY 4, 2024

Boeing has built an impressive image of superb engineering and safety standards for many years. But a series of accidents and controversies have shaken that image (perhaps reminiscent to Volkswagen's car emissions scandal of 2015). Boeing had hoped to have put the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashes 5 years ago behind it, but more allegations and incidents with its Boeing 737 MAX series are threatening to bring the cases back.

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