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Qatar Airways passengers stuck inside plane for hours without air conditioning

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Passengers on a Qatar Airways flight had to endure being stuck for hours in stifling cabin heat as the aircraft sat on the tarmac without air conditioning. On June 10, 2024, flight QR 204 was scheduled to depart Athens International Airport (ATH) in the early afternoon, bound for Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha. However, due to a technical issue, the B777 aircraft had to be grounded in temperatures that came close to 40 degrees Celsius, amid a heatwave that enveloped Greece throughout

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Counterfeit Titanium Found In Boeing And Airbus Jets

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Spirit AeroSystems, a supplier of fuselages for Boeing and wings for Airbus, are investigating counterfeit titanium found in recently manufactured jets. According to The New York Times , who first reported the news, falsified documents were used to verify the material’s authenticity—prompting concerns about the structural integrity of the airliners.

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Airbus A321XLR launch customer Iberia schedules first long-haul passenger flight

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It has been known for the last few weeks that Iberia is set to be the launch customer for the long-awaited Airbus A321XLR. However, some key details are yet to be officially announced – specifically, when Iberia will schedule the world’s longest-range narrowbody aircraft to take its first long-haul flight. But it appears that the answer has finally arrived with the first Iberia A321XLR long-haul tickets going on sale.

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FAA: Some Airbus & Boeing Jets May Contain Counterfeit Titanium With Falsified Certification

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an issue involving the authenticity of titanium used in Airbus and Boeing jets after a supplier discovered holes in the metal due to corrosion. This has raised suspicions that a supply chain partner may have falsified documentation, much like the AOG Technics scandal uncovered last year.

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British Airways A319 in retro BEA livery back flying after period in storage  

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After having been stored in Madrid for over a year, the British Airways (BA) Airbus A319, which was painted in the special British European Airways (BEA) ‘Red Square’ color scheme as part of BA’s centenary celebrations in 2019, has returned to active flying for the carrier. The aircraft, registered G-EUPJ, flew from Madrid’s Adolfo Suárez-Barajas Airport (MAD) to London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, following 570 days of storage at the Spanish airport.

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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Comes Within 400 Feet Of The Ocean While Approaching Lihue Airport

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On April 11th, 2024, Southwest Airlines Flight 2786 was inbound on an approach to its destination, Lihue Airport (LIH), when it experienced a severe drop in altitude, descending hundreds of feet in mere seconds before recovering just 400 ft above the oceans surface.

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A330neo test aircraft completes hot and high tests in Mexico/Bolivia: video   

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Airbus has revealed that its A330-900neo test aircraft, registered F-WTTN, has recently successfully completed a special series of ‘hot and high’ tests in Mexico and Bolivia. The test flights, performed over two weeks during March 2024, were designed to prove aircraft and engine performance in high-altitude, warm, and humid airport environments. The test program took place in two locations specifically chosen for their unique ‘hot and high’ credentials – Toluca in Mexico, followed by La P

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Avatar Airlines looking for ‘visionary’ CEO who must invest 250K in the airline

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US ultra low fare carrier Avatar Airlines is on the hunt for its next CEO. Avatar Airlines, which calls itself an ‘ambitious startup set to revolutionize the airline industry’, is searching for an ‘exceptional’ CEO, offering a base salary of $500,000 plus a performance bonus of up to 50% of the base salary. The airline said the new CEO will take over from the current CEO/Founder, Barry Michaels who, at 82 is set to retire as Chairman.

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United Plans Tokyo Narita Growth With Boeing 737s

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Hey, you’ve gotta hand it to United’s network planning folks for their creativity and willing to try to new things… United plans more intra-Asia flights with 737s Brian Sumers at The Airline Observer has a fascinating interview with Patrick Quayle, United’s SVP of Global Network Planning and Alliances. Quayle shared an interesting new area of the network that the airline is focusing on, to optimize profitability.

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Silk Way West Airlines transports 117 yaks from Kyrgyzstan to Azerbaijan

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A consignment of 16 live yaks has been successfully transported from Kyrgyzstan to Azerbaijan by Silk Way West Airlines, a cargo-only carrier based at Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Azerbaijan. The mission was conducted at the request of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan to bolster the yak breeding program in Kalbajar, a region of the country located around 450km from the national capital of Baku.

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Queens Of The Skies: Where Does Lufthansa Fly Its Boeing 747-400s?

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Since its entry into commercial service in January 1970, the Boeing 747 has been a revolutionary widebody and is by far one of the most easily recognizable aircraft in the sky. However, the quadjets are becoming a rare sight worldwide as airlines retire them to operate more modern and efficient aircraft.

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Boeing inspects undelivered 787s over incorrectly installed fasteners, FAA aware

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Undelivered 787 Dreamliners are currently being inspected by Boeing at its South Carolina facility after the discovery that hundreds of fasteners may have been installed incorrectly, according to Reuters. Two sources who have spoken to Reuters said that more than 900 fasteners per 787, split between the plane’s mid-fuselage, may have been incorrectly torqued or tightened.

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5 Top Secret Airline Statuses For The Ultra-Elite Frequent Flyer

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There are calling yourself a 'frequent flier,' and then there's flying so frequently that you're requested by the airline to join their invite-only elite statuses and reap all the benefits you could only imagine. Many of the world's leading airlines are part of an alliance with similar graduation tiers depending on your travel volume. At the same time, Emirates has proudly carved its niche in the market, and many travelers flock to their exquisite onboard service.

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AI-driven airline pricing is making strides, but how does it work?

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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming part and parcel of many business processes and airlines are no exception. Ticket pricing is an area in which the ability of Large Market Models (LMM) to analyze large data sets, uncover dynamics that would be hard to detect to the naked eye and take decisions autonomously, can become priceless (pun intended).

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Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Are Inching Closer to Release From Mediation

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On June 13, the United States flight attendant unions led pickets in a Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action at 30 locations across three continents: North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX struck by Dutch Roll, FAA and NTSB investigate

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 experienced a ‘Dutch Roll’. The Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-8, registered N8825Q, was traveling from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) on May 25, 2024, when the incident occurred.

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Qantas Boeing 787 Shouts GO AUSTRALIA For 2024 Olympics

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Australians have a love-hate relationship with their national flag carrier, Qantas, but when it comes to ferrying elite athletes to the Olympic or Paralympic Games, then it's 100% love for the Flying Kangaroo. Today, love was in the air at the Qantas Jet Base when the airline unveiled the aircraft that will do the job to Paris and back this year, painted in its Olympic livery.

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US fines Emirates $1.8 million for flying in prohibited airspace over Iraq

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Middle Eastern airline Emirates has been fined by the United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) for flying in prohibited airspace between the US and UAE while carrying the JetBlue Airways code. According to the Associated Press , Emirates was fined $1.8 million after a “significant number” of its flights between December 2021 and August 2022 failed to stay above 32,000 feet while flying over Iraq.

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Southwest 737 Has Dangerous, Stormy Go Around In Hawaii

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Southwest Airlines has just internally revealed details of an incident that occurred back in April 2024, which can only be described as a very close call. Southwest 737 descends to 400 feet above ocean This incident dates back to April 11, 2024, and involves Southwest Airlines flight WN2786, scheduled to operate from Honolulu (HNL) to Lihue (LIH). The short 102-mile flight was operated by a roughly two-year-old Boeing 737 MAX 8 with the registration code N8788L.

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Fanhansa: The History Of Lufthansa's Football-Themed Aircraft

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Once again, with another international football (soccer) tournament coming up where the German national football team will represent the country, the de facto flag carrier of Germany, Lufthansa, has introduced another batch of Fanhansa aircraft. In total, six of the airline's aircraft would be rebranded to carry the Fanhansa name during the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 tournament.

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Starlux Airlines Wants To Join The Oneworld Alliance

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Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines is a fast growing airline that was founded just before the pandemic. The airline now has A321neos , A330-900neos , and A350-900s , and is quickly expanding. In terms of service to the United States, the airline now flies to Los Angeles (LAX) , San Francisco (SFO) , and Seattle (SEA) , with plans to add even more routes. One of the challenges that Starlux has faced is its lack of airline partners, limiting the carrier’s reach beyond its own route network.

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Explained: How Breeze Airways' 'BreezeThru' Service Works

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Breeze Airways , a brainchild of David Neeleman, is an American low-cost airline headquartered in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Breeze Airways focuses on providing nonstop service to underserved routes across the U.S., offering affordable fares and targeting smaller airports that may not be well-served by larger carriers. Breeze's mission is to make travel convenient, comfortable, and hassle-free for passengers.

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Southwest Rapid Rewards 25% Off Award Sale

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Southwest Airlines has just launched a lucrative award sale, allowing you to redeem fewer Rapid Rewards points for travel. This is a pretty awesome offer, especially since it’s valid over peak summer and fall travel dates. Southwest offering 25% off award tickets Southwest Airlines is offering a 25% discount when you book your flights with Rapid Rewards points: This is valid for bookings made through Monday, June 17, 2024 This is valid for travel through Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Blackout dat

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Exploring The Market: 5 Super-Midsize Business Jets

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The super-midsize jet category represents a class of business jets that bridges the gap between midsize and heavy jets, offering an ideal combination of performance, range, and cabin comfort.

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Rumor: United Adding Illy Cold Brew To Drink Lineup

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We’ll mark this as “developing,” but Live and Let’s Fly reports that United Airlines will soon be introducing cold brew onboard its flights. This is an exciting and long overdue development. United Airlines to serve illy cold brew onboard flights As of July 1, 2024, United will reportedly start serving illy cold brew onboard flights, in all cabins systemwide.

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What Kind Of Private Jet Does Wayne Rooney Fly?

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Wayne Rooney is one of the most famous football players and managers in the world. He was born in Liverpool, England, where he fell in love with the sport early on. Rooney made his professional debut for Everton in 2002, when he was just 16 years old. In 2004, he transferred to Manchester United. During his time playing for Manchester United, Rooney became the record goalscorer for the legendary club.

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Gold Delta American Express Card Review: Solid Perks & 65K Miles

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Link: Apply now for the Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card American Express and Delta have had a close relationship for many years, and as part of that, they issue seven co-branded Delta Amex cards , including the Blue , Gold , Platinum , and Reserve cards (with the exception of the Blue product, all the others have both a personal and business version).

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What Benefits Come With Delta SkyMiles Gold Medallion Status?

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The SkyMiles program has different tiers , and depending upon which status you have, the perks differ. Reaching Medallion Status with Delta SkyMiles offers you an elite-level travel experience.

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‘Dutch Roll’ Incident Prompts FAA/NTSB Investigation

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating yet another alarming incident in which a Boeing 737 MAX 8 experienced a ‘Dutch roll’ at roughly 32,000 feet —a rare phenomenon when the aircraft rolls in one direction and yaws in the other. The incident occurred May 25 during a Southwest Airlines flight from Phoenix to Oakland.

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5 Notable Aviation Accidents That Each Only Had One Survivor

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In todays aviation industry, accidents and fatalities are few and far between. However, they were more common in the past. Usually, when an aircraft gets in a bad accident, there are seldom survivors. After all, an aircraft is essentially a tin can traveling at hundreds of miles an hour.

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Emirates Takes Off with Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Singapore

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Emirates has begun using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Singapore Changi Airport, marking a significant step towards greener skies in Asia.

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What Role Did The E-8 Joint STARS Play In Advancing US Air Force Capabilities?

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In an arena where real-time information and situational awareness can make the difference between victory and defeat, the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) revolutionized the United States Air Force's battlefield intelligence capabilities, reshaping the landscape of airborne battle management.

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Friday photo: Niagara Falls for the solar eclipse

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Friday photo: Niagara Falls for the solar eclipse Air Facts Journal The view: Niagara Falls The pilot: Alex Sack The airplane: Cessna 182 Skylane The mission: Flying the family to Niagara Falls to see the total solar eclipse. The memory: My 7-year old son shouting, “That’s amazing! Oh my gosh! How are we doing this?” Want to share your “Friday Photo?

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Transferrable Skills: What Cabin Crew Can Do When Changing Career

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The cabin crew job is one of the most challenging careers. Depending on how much you like the job, it can last as short as six months or as long as multiple decades. On the one hand, it can be very rewarding to provide service to people, build communication and interpersonal skills, and travel the world. Conversely, long work hours, tiring shifts, and hectic routines can take a serious toll on the person.

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Counterfeit Titanium Found In Boeing And Airbus Jets

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Spirit AeroSystems, a supplier of fuselages for Boeing and wings for Airbus, are investigating counterfeit titanium found in recently manufactured jets. According to The New York Times , who first reported the news, falsified documents were used to verify the material’s authenticity—prompting concerns about the structural integrity of the airliners.

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What Are The Roles And Responsibilities Of The US Navy Blue Angels?

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This year marks the 78th anniversary of the Blue Angels, a team of US Forces men and women dedicated to showcasing the power, pride, and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Through their presence, they bring US Naval aviation to communities nationwide, participating in air shows, flybys, and other showcasing events. This article explores the Blue Angles squadron's mission, roles, and responsibilities.

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FAA Investigates After Southwest MAX Dives To 400 Feet Off Hawaii

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The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an April incident involving a Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 that descended rapidly from 1,000 feet and came within about 400 feet of the ocean surface off the Hawaiian island of Kauai. Bloomberg was the first to report on the incident after obtaining an internal memo from Southwest to its pilots last week.

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