Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
AirAsia has announced that it has joined Heart Aerospace’s industry advisory board in order to help develop the Swedish startup company’s hybrid-electric aircraft, the ES-30. As a member of the board, the low-cost carrier will provide strategic guidance and oversight on the design, development and commercialisation of the hybrid-electric 30-passenger regional aircraft.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Emirates is set to receive its first Airbus A350 in October 2024, having postponed the aircrafts entry into service due to delivery delays. The Dubai-based carrier had initially planned to start flying the Airbus twinjet as early as September 2024.
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Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Avolon announced an agreement to acquire Castlelake Aviation (CA)’s total $5 billion portfolio of 118 aircraft. This includes 105 aircraft on lease, commitments for 13 new-technology aircraft, 2 engines on lease, and 9 loans. CA was established in 2021 by the investment firm Castlelake. Over the past three years, its portfolio has grown to comprise a diverse mix of narrowbody, widebody, and regional jets.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
On Friday, September 13, Corporate Jet Investor reported that the National Basketball Association (NBA) plans to invest in several Airbus business jets. These aircraft are to be used for team and executive transport between various games. Specifically, the NBA will invest in 13 Airbus A321neos, although converted into executive transports.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
On September 13, 2024, United Airlines announced a landmark deal with SpaceX which will see its whole fleet fitted with Starlink’s high-speed internet connectivity. The US airline will start testing Starlink onboard its aircraft in early 2025. If everything goes according to plan, it expects to begin rollout on passenger flights just a few months later, before the end of next year.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Another near miss has been reported in the United States, this time involving aircraft of Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The Alaska Boeing 737 was far into its takeoff roll but had to suddenly stop upon spotting a Southwest 737 crossing the same runway.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Brussels Airlines is expanding its long-haul fleet with three additional Airbus A330 aircraft. While the exact A330 version and the approximate date of entry into service has not yet been specified, the Belgian airline has stated that these aircraft will be used primarily to serve destinations in Sub-Saharan Africa. Dieter Vranckx, Chairman of the Board of Directors at SN Airholding (Brussels Airlines holding company, itself 100% owned by the Lufthansa Group) explained that fast growing demand i
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Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
On September 12, 2024, hydrogen aviation startup ZeroAvia announced that it has extended its Series C funding round with an additional £20m (approximately US$26.2 million) from the Scottish National Investment Bank. This amount adds to the current Series C round, which was announced in November 2023. However, the original US$116 million raised during this round has since kept growing.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
In a disastrous result for Boeing on Thursday, around 33,000 of its employees rejected a four-year contract and will walk out at midnight. Workers in the Seattle and Oregon areas voted 94.6% against the tentative deal previously unveiled by Boeing and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
LATAM has announced the commencement of its cabin refurbishment process for 24 of its B787 Dreamliners, as part of an improvement plan for passenger fleet and onboard experience. The cabin upgrade program, which started in September 2024, is valued at $360 million, with plans for new seats, onboard entertainment and design enhancements. The renovation will include a new Premium Business cabin, featuring the new Recaro R7 Suite seat (previously known as CL6720).
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The worlds fastest civilian aircraft since the Concorde is expected to enter service in 2025. Although its normal cruise speed sits at Mach.94, the Bombardier Global 8000 is expected to be capable of breaking the sound barrier, per testing conducted in May 2021.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
AeroTime is excited to welcome Ann Cederhall as our columnist. An instructor with IATA on Airline Distribution Strategy and with Aeroclass on Airline Retailing, Ann is a frequent speaker and panelist at industry events. She has authored numerous highly regarded articles and white papers in the travel industry press. As the founder of the consulting firm LeapShift , Ann brings an extensive track record of delivering business value in project and product management roles worldwide.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Military fighter aircraft are designed to be fast and agile, allowing them to take on some of the most extreme combat missions. The fighter jet's capability lies in its top speed, allowing it to defeat its enemies in almost any combat situation. This article explores some of the fastest combat aircraft ever built.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
As more technology has entered the world of flight and a record number of passengers are taking to the skies every day, aircrew, flight departments, and governments have developed refined and detailed procedures so that the workload of the complex task of flight is divided in a manner that ensures safety. “Who is flying the airplane?” might be an age-old phrase borrowed from popular movies and used for comedic effect, but it has an undoubtedly serious nature in the world of commercial air transp
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Last year, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport introduced the MSP RESERVE system to Terminal Two, the airports low-cost terminal. The system allows passengers to book a 15-minute time slot in the program's dedicated security line. This system enables passengers without access to TSA Precheck to transverse through security much faster.
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Warbird pilot Thom Richard, owner of Warbird Adventures, confirmed today that his beloved Curtiss P-40 Warhawk “American Dream” has been sold. The aircraft is now in the care of a new, highly capable and deserving owner. The details of the acquisition and future plans for this historic warbird will be announced by the new owners in due time.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
United Airlines announced on Friday that it will offer free Starlink WiFi throughout its entire fleet after testing the speedy WiFi service in early 2025. The first passenger flights are expected later next year. This is the first time a major U.S. airline has offered such a service to more than 1,000 United planes, making United the first to provide Starlink's technology on this scale.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
In the summer of 2024, Air Greenland launched what might just be one of the coolest airline routes ever, connecting Greenland to the Canadian Arctic. While this was initially a seasonal route for one year, it’s cool to see that this route will be returning in 2025, with a long season, no less, as flagged by AeroRoutes. Air Greenland’s Nuuk to Iqaluit route details Air Greenland is operating a seasonal once weekly route between Nuuk, Greenland (GOH), and Iqaluit, Canada (YFB).
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The United Kingdoms Royal Air Force (RAF) is nearing a decision point about the future of her World War II flying warbird collection in the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF). Although many hope the Royal Air Force will return to airshows and flypasts the Hurricanes, Spitfires, Chipmunk trainer, Dakota transport, and Lancaster bomber, the fatal crash on May 25 of the Supermarine Spitfire LF.IXe, on hand, has led to British questions about the viability of flying World War II warbirds.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
We’ve seen a scary number of close calls lately in commercial aviation, so here’s the latest example of that. Alaska & Southwest jets have close call in Nashville This incident happened on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Nashville Airport (BNA), and involves two aircraft: One aircraft was a three-year-old Alaska Boeing 737 MAX 9 with the registration code N919AK, which was getting ready to depart for Seattle (SEA) as flight number AS369 The other aircraft was a 19-year-old Southwest Boeing
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has invalidated all medical certificates issued by Dr Nhlanhla Sishaba, a former senior Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME), from April 1, 2024, as part of an investigation into the doctors alleged fraudulent conduct.
Airline Geeks
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
United has made a significant leap forward in inflight connectivity, announcing a partnership with SpaceX to bring Starlink's internet service to its fleet.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Southwest Airlines has stated that it will not be signing the new lease agreement with San Antonio Airport because the carrier was denied the gates it wanted, and the allocations under the proposed agreement will reportedly stifle the airline's future commercial growth at the airport.
Airline Geeks
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Air Canada is planning to add two new routes to the United States next summer, with one of them being the American airport’s only international flight.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
In a disastrous result for Boeing on Thursday, around 33,000 of its employees rejected a four-year contract and will walk out at midnight. Workers in the Seattle and Oregon areas voted 94.6% against the tentative deal previously unveiled by Boeing and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
Flight Training Central
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Thousands of simulated Private Pilot written exams are completed every month in Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course , but certain topics consistently trip up aspiring aviators. These commonly missed questions often focus on nuanced regulations, meteorology, flight planning, and airspace rules. Understanding why these questions are frequently misunderstood can help test-takers better prepare and avoid making costly mistakes.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
On September 12, British Airways revealed a raft of additions to its North American network for summer 2025. I summarized them in our new discussion-type posts. Among things that BA did not mention in its press release are the various routes that will switch from London Heathrow Terminal 5 to Terminal 3 or vice versa. The most notable is Dallas/Fort Worth, which will move to T3.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Loyalty programs are big businesses for airlines and hotel groups. These loyalty programs try to find all kinds of different ways to sell and merchandise their rewards currencies, so here’s the latest example of that from Marriott Bonvoy. Multiply your Marriott Bonvoy points balance at a cost While Marriott Bonvoy has long sold points directly to members, the program has just introduced a new way to (sort of indirectly) purchase points.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
One of the best ways to earn frequent flier miles is through purchases on cobranded credit cards, which offer cardholders reward opportunities with every purchase made. Chicago-headquartered U.S. legacy carrier United Airlines is one of the premier providers of cobranded credit cards in the United States, offering a line of four different personal cobranded cards, alongside multiple different business cards.
AV Web
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The NTSB and FAA are investigating a runway incursion at Nashville International Airport on Thursday in which an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crew rejected its takeoff at about 130 knots when a Southwest 737-700 crossed the far end of the runway it was using. Both aircraft had been cleared by controllers and the Alaska crew made the decision to hit the brakes, flattening at least two main gear tires.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Buddy Holly was one of the most famous singers and musicians of the 20th century. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, on September 7, 1936. Holly was born into a family of musical enthusiasts during the Great Depression. Because of this, he learned to play guitar at an early age and began singing alongside his siblings. He also started performing with some of his local friends while he was in high school.
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
At an airshow such as the EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, there will always be at least one example somewhere on the field of a Boeing-Stearman Model 75, be it in Army, Navy, or civilian colors. But at this year’s event, many heads turned in the warbird section to a Stearman with distinctive blue and white stripes all over the aircraft. This Stearman was manufactured as construction number 75-4018 at the Boeing-Stearman factory in Wichita, Kansas as part of a batch of Stearmans destined fo
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Earlier this week, a Frontier Airlines flight from Santa Ana, California, had to divert to Ontario after a passenger onboard became unruly and violent, hurting crew members and threatening to kill everyone onboard. The passenger was arrested and is facing federal charges, with severe consequences and penalties if convicted.
Airline Geeks
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
More than 30,000 aerospace workers at Boeing will walk off the job Friday after a large majority of them rejected a tentative contract.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Bass Pro Shops is one of the largest sporting goods retailers in the United States. The large company offers hunting, fishing, camping, and other outdoor recreation equipment to its customers. It also dabbles in light vehicle sales, such as four-wheelers or all terrain vehicles (ATVs), and even in boat sales, depending on the store.
BAA Training
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
For pilots, logging flight time is like maintaining a dynamic curriculum vitae. It primarily acts as a measure of their flying experience, having crucial information such as flight hours, type of flight, and role. Such a pilot logbook is even more important for students and newly licensed pilots as it helps in training course requirements, eligibility for certificates and ratings, and career growth.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Howard Hughes , the famous aviator, was to test a new prototype aircraft, that he'd won a military contract for. Things didn't quite go to plan and he almost died in the crash. Let's find out more about the accident and how it occurred.
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