Cranky Flier

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The Latest Hurricane Milton Travel Updates – Condé Nast Traveler What about the people who were going to Florida on vacation during the hurricane? Well, it was pretty late to change plans, but airlines are much better at being flexible. What do Southwest and American have in common? Certainly not their Q2 performance. American had a very down quarter as expected, but Southwest actually surprised with better numbers than I would have guessed.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Star Alliance member United Airlines will now see the Airbus A321XLR enter its fleet in January 2026. This aircraft is expected to replace the airline's aging Boeing 757 fleet.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 12, 2024

If you’re a frequent flyer in the United States, you’re probably familiar with what a mess boarding a flight can be. It starts 30-50 minutes before departure, there’s a lot of yelling from the gate agent, people crowd around as if it’s a competition to see who gets on first, and then a bunch of bags often have to be gate checked. Well, I just wanted to contrast that to the boarding process on a recent domestic Japan Airlines flight, which was the opposite extreme.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

In the early 2000s, American aircraft manufacturer Boeing began to consider a replacement for the 737 aircraft family. The first 737 flight was in 1967, and while the aircraft family had seen great success, it was time to create something new. This brought about the creation of the Yellowstone Project.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Only a few aircraft embody the spirit of innovation and experimentation like the Sikorsky S-72, known as the Rotor Systems Research Aircraft (RSRA). Developed for NASA and the United States Army, this experimental compound helicopter took to the skies for the first time on October 12, 1976, in Stratford, Connecticut. This flight highlighted the aircraft’s potential for high-speed flight in hybrid configurations and set the stage for future advancements in rotorcraft technology.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration has opened not one but two investigations into an aircraft that reportedly encountered electrical and steering issues mid-flight. This incident occurred on a Mesa Airlines aircraft traveling from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The Museum of Flight’s aviation archaeology symposium, Before It’s Too Late , returns with new tales from the trails on Oct. 13 from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. Experts from the field of aviation archeology will share secrets and gritty stories of recovering lost aircraft, preserving crash sites and historical aviation landmarks. Facing deadly terrain, a changing global climate and geopolitical shifts, these investigators scramble to find lost aircraft before it’s too late.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 12, 2024

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I just wrapped up my super fun review trip to Asia, and am excited to be home and see my family and catch up on sleep. I had an amazing time, though. I have more travel planned in the coming weeks, so stay tuned on that (though first I have to get caught up on trip reports!). On the points & travel front, this week United revealed an incredible international expansion, American and Hyatt announced changes to their partnership, the Park Hyatt L

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace , Allen Onyema, has been charged with superseding an indictment with obstruction of justice after it was found that he submitted false documents to the US government to end an investigation that resulted in previous charges of bank fraud and money laundering.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Over the years I’ve written extensively about Air Peace, which is Nigeria’s largest private airline, having flown since 2013. The airline operates a fleet of around 30 aircraft, ranging from regional jets to Boeing 777s, and even wants to fly to the United States. The company’s 61-year-old CEO, Allen Ifechukwu Athan Onyema, has often been praised as one of Nigeria’s most brilliant entrepreneurs and most generous philanthropists.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 was forced to divert to Missoula due to a cracked passenger window. The flight landed safely and the affected aircraft remains grounded at the time of publication.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The Boeing YL-15 is one of the earliest examples of a Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) aircraft. Developed in the post-World War II era, it stands out for its unique build and ahead-of-its-time technology. The conventional aircraft during World War II were not always equipped to handle the short, rough airstrips often encountered in battlefield settings.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

As the flag carrier of a country that is 2,500 miles across from east to west and thousands of miles from the worlds largest cities, Qantas has long been one of the worlds foremost long-haul fliers. But while its Airbus A380s and Boeing 747s have garnered most of the attention over the years, the real workhorses of its international network have been its Airbus A330 aircraft.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 12, 2024

First debuted in 2002, the Airbus A318 is the smallest A320-series variant and, before the A220’s debut, was the smallest Airbus variant overall.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Teruel Airport (TEV), also known as the Plataforma Aeroportuaria-Teruel, is located in the Teruel Province of Spain. Certified by the Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA) in February 2013, the airport was converted from a military base. With no passenger traffic at TEV, it serves as an aircraft maintenance and storage site for the TARMAC Aerosave, with a capacity of over 140 airplanes.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Here's why United is adding more intra-Asia flights from Tokyo Narita instead of its hub and crew base in Guam next summer.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The governor of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, has stated in a Facebook video that Cancun International Airport (the busiest airport in Mexico and the country's number one leisure destination ) will no longer charge visitors for bringing multiple laptops. The airport is eliminating (effective immediately) the longstanding duty on foreign arrivals bringing more than one laptop or similar device.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Air Seychelles has reported a profit of USD $7 million in 2023, highlighting a strong continuation of its recovery efforts.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) has released its final report on an Envoy Air turbulence accident last year, which seriously injured a flight attendant. The report concluded the probable cause to be a severe bout of clear air turbulence (CAT) as the aircraft performed its initial descent into Chicago O'Hare.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The Ritz-Carlton brand will be making a return to Cancun , though we’ll have to be patient… New 131-room Ritz-Carlton coming to Cancun Marriott has announced plans for the Ritz-Carlton Cancun, Punta Nizuc, to open in 2027. The property is expected to feature 131 hotel rooms plus 126 branded residences, in a project that’s a collaboration with three different Mexican real estate developers (which… this seems like a recipe for drama, so let’s see how it plays out).

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The lavatory on a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft reportedly malfunctioned during flight UA 557 between Charleston (CHS) and Denver (DEN), causing water to leak and damaging a passenger's laptop.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Delta Air Lines is bringing the premium lounge experience to West Coast customers with the opening of the Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Delta is bringing the premium lounge experience to West Coast customers with the opening of the Delta One Lounge at LAX. Next door to the Delta Sky Club at Terminal 3, Delta’s second Delta One Lounge – with seating for nearly 200 guests – is directly connected to the Delta One check-in for a completely private, high-touch ground ex

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Remember how American Airlines , one of the world's top carriers, canceled their Airbus A350 purchase years ago? That decision sent shockwaves through the aviation sector, leaving industry analysts and competitors scrambling to understand the implications. The cancellation, announced in April 2018, wasn't just about a few planes; it represented a seismic shift in American's long-haul strategy and a billion-dollar vote of confidence in Boeing over Airbus.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 12, 2024

From Sam Chui: What’s bush flying in Africa like? Join me on a fly-in safari to Masai Mara and Serengeti National Park in Kenya and Tanzania. Which country has the best fly-in safari experience? I boarded a Dash-7 of AirKenya Express from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Keekorok in Masai Mara National Park. The short takeoff and landing aircraft was built in 1982 and will be retiring shortly.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Many airlines (especially flag carriers) offer a range of interlining agreements. Three of the four US major carriers ( Delta Air Lines , United Airlines , and American Airlines ) offer a large range of interlining and codeshare partnerships. These agreements are typically beneficial not only for travelers flying to various destinations around the world but also to the airlines.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Power-off stalls can be anxiety-inducing for student pilots when they first experience them. They might feel scary at first, especially on your stomach. But mastering recovery techniques is a skill that helps keep you safe in the sky. A power-on stall occurs when the airplane’s nose rises too high, and the angle of attack becomes too steep, disrupting the airflow over the wings.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Douglas Aircraft Corporation introduced the DC-9 in the 1960s. Following the companys merger with the McDonnell Aircraft Company, the DC-9 was developed into MD-80, MD-90, and MD-95. In 1997, Boeing acquired McDonnell Douglas, and the MD-95 was designed and marketed as the Boeing 717.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Carburetor icing might seem like it’s just a cold-weather issue, but it isn’t. It can catch you unprepared on a warm, humid day. While you might think of ice on wings or control surfaces, it can actually form inside your engine, and restrict both airflow and power. The hard part is that it creeps in slowly, so by the time you notice a drop in RPMs or a sluggish throttle, it could be too late.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Families of the passengers who died in two Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashes in 2018 and 2019 are continuing to fight for justice. Relatives gathered in a Fort Worth, Texas courtroom on Friday as their lawyers argued on their behalf that a previously struck plea deal between Boeing and the Justice Department (DOJ) is meaningless.

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The Aviationist

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Taiwan could not develop the engine and electronics for the ADF, while foreign defense firms were unwilling to participate as primary contractors. Meanwhile, the military is showing signs of shifting its focus towards “asymmetric combat capabilities.” Taiwan might not move forward with its Advanced Defense Fighter (ADF) program over a host of technological, financial and […] The post Taiwan’s Chien Hsiang Loitering Munition ‘Soars’ to Mass Production, as Taipei Reconsiders Advanced Defense

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Some time ago, Airbus released three concepts for zero-emission commercial aircraft one of these is blended wing bodied aircraft (BWB). However, the United States Air Force thinks the BWB concept could also have military applications - and the benefits could be transformative. Blended-wing aircraft are not the only revolutionary military transport design currently in the works; the DARPA is working on a ground-effect vehicle (ekranoplan) called the Liberty Lifter , which would burr the distincti

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The Aviationist

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The exercise shows the Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle employing the Taurus KEPD to hit a target 400 km away, while F-35s, KF-16s and an E-737 were scrambled to simulate the interception of the weapon in a cruise missile defense scenario. South Korean F-15K Slam Eagles live-fired the German-made Taurus KEPD 350K […] The post ROKAF Shows Rare Taurus KEPD ALCM Live Fire in Double Purpose Strike-Cruise Missile Defense Exercise appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Chase Bank, like many credit card issuers, is looking to cash in on the big business of airport lounges, which are one of the key selling points for premium credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. In recent years, the company has begun to rapidly expand its domestic lounge infrastructure , opening dedicated lounges of its own to complement those accessible with the priority pass membership that its cards confer.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 12, 2024

President and CEO Kelly Ortberg shared the following message with all employees: Team, Our business is in a difficult position, and it is hard to overstate the challenges we face together. Beyond navigating our current environment, restoring our company requires tough decisions and we will have to make structural changes to ensure we can stay competitive and deliver for our customers over the long term.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Beechcraft was originally founded in 1932. The company was founded by Walter Beech, his wife, Olive Ann Beech, and the legendary aviation designer, Ted A. Wells, among others. Since then, Beechcraft has become one of the biggest general aviation aircraft manufacturers in the world. It is often considered to be one of the "Big Three" of the general aviation aircraft manufacturers, alongside Cessna and Piper Aircraft.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Traveling by private jet is most definitely a luxury experience. Not only do you travel in style and comfort, but you also have complete flexibility throughout your trip. Your chosen aircraft is for your own personal use. You choose who you travel with when you travel to your destination and when you want to leave. But how do you plan a private jet in the USA ?

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 was forced to divert to Missoula due to a cracked windshield on the flight deck. The flight landed safely and the affected aircraft remains grounded at the time of publication.

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