Aerotime

AUGUST 7, 2024

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines cabin crew will reportedly swap duties once the United States approves a merger between the two airlines. The flag carrier of South Korea is currently seeking approval from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to merge with Asiana Airlines. Korean Air has filed for the merger in 2021. Since then, it has received approval from 13 of the 14 jurisdictions, including the US.

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Cabin Crew Cargo Airlines Airline 258

Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

How many fighter jets does China produce? Estimating Chinese production numbers is not as easy as in the West (where the manufacturers disclose their production numbers). The number of aircraft produced by the Chinese Air Force (properly the People's Liberation Army Air Force or PLAAF) can only be estimated. The numbers below do not include the JF-17 Thunder jointly produced with Pakistan.

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Jet 132

Aerotime

AUGUST 7, 2024

The UK Advertising Standards Authority has banned an ad by Virgin Atlantic for what the watchdog said are misleading claims about sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The ad in question referred to “Flight100”, a one-off flight between London-Heathrow (LHR) and New York-JFK, which Virgin Atlantic operated on November 28, 2023, using fuel made entirely from used cooking oil and other biogenic waste products.

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Airline Airlines 254

Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

Members of Air India's Flying Returns frequent flyer program can now earn points on tickets to LEGOLAND locations worldwide. The addition comes as the Indian flag carrier expands its loyalty program with new partners and earning opportunities.

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Airline Airlines 132

Aerotime

AUGUST 7, 2024

The first of Emirates’ newly refurbished Boeing 777s has been brought back into service, taking off for a flight between Dubai (DXB) and Geneva (GVA) on August 7, 2024. The aircraft had undergone a 37-day refit which involved as many as 175 engineers and technicians. Work was completed four days ahead of schedule. This is the first aircraft of this type to receive Emirates’ new cabin interior as part of “Project Phoenix”, the airline’s $3 billion dollar program to refresh and upgrade the passeng

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Airlines Airline 246

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 7, 2024

United Airlines will be discontinuing its popular inflight magazine, and that’s kind of sad… United Hemispheres Magazine being cut ModernRetail is reporting that United Airlines will be discontinuing the print version of its Hemispheres Magazine shortly. The magazine first launched in 1992, so it’s being discontinued after roughly 32 years. This is truly the end of an era , as United was the last of the “big three” US legacy airlines to still have an inflight magazine.

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Airlines Airline 129

Aerotime

AUGUST 7, 2024

Chinese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer XPeng AeroHT, a subsidiary of the carmaker of the same name, has closed a US$150 million Series B1 funding round. The Guangzhou-based firm will deploy the fresh capital it has raised from investors in order to further the development of XPeng’s “Land Aircraft Carrier” and build its assembly line.

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Lift Aviation Technology 141

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 7, 2024

Some time back, Cathay Pacific hinted that it would introduce a new flagship lounge in Hong Kong. We now have more details of what this could look like. Cathay Pacific plans full renovation of The Pier in Hong Kong Cathay Pacific has just announced how it’s investing in its future. In addition to ordering Airbus A330-900neos , the airline is also investing in its lounges.

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Approach Airline Airlines 103

Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

Indias largest airline, IndiGo, doesnt shy away from trying out new offerings to improve customer experience. A few months ago, the airline introduced an option for its female-identifying passengers to be seated next to passengers of the same gender in case they wished to avoid sitting next to a male-identifying traveler.

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Airlines Airline 122

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 7, 2024

While details remain limited as of now, Cathay Pacific has reiterated plans to introduce a new flat bed business class product on its regional wide body aircraft… Cathay Pacific overhauling regional business class in 2026 Cathay Pacific has just announced a variety of new initiatives , including one that regional passengers on the airline will no doubt appreciate (this complements Cathay Pacific introducing a new long haul business class in late 2024 , and a new first class in 2025 ).

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 111

Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

Airbus certainly led the way with commercial aircraft on display at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow. One of the stars of the show was Virgin Atlantic's latest Airbus A330-900.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 7, 2024

The British Columbia Aviation Museum is excited to announce the final flight of the Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber to its permanent home on Sunday, August 11, 2024. This iconic aircraft will become the centerpiece of the museum’s expanding BC Wildfire Aviation exhibit. The public is invited to witness this historic event, likened to the spectacle of a space shuttle launch.

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Ferry Flight Lift Weather 105

Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

" Unity is strength ". The airline industry was not immune to this truth. With the progressive deregulation of the industry and other developments in the market, incumbent carriers had to promptly adapt their management philosophy to new and rapidly changing economic conditions.

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Airlines Airline 119

Airline Geeks

AUGUST 7, 2024

The ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) is now planning for four airframes to be delivered, down from the six that were previously expected.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

As another sign of great power competition, the US has announced it will deploy a squadron of F-35C fighter jets on the USS George Washington (CVN-73) aircraft carrier as it returns for its deployment in Japan. The move is seen as aimed at countering China's growing capabilities - including as it produces more long-range missiles and large numbers of J-20 Mighty Dragon fighter jets.

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Jet 119

Flight Training Central

AUGUST 7, 2024

High-performance airplanes and jets incorporate a pressurization system to provide a comfortable cabin environment for the flight crew and passengers. In this video, we’ll show how this system works in piston-engine airplanes, like a Piper Malibu, and how the pilot control it from the flight deck. This video tip is from Sporty’s Commercial Pilot Training Course.

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Airplanes Flight Deck Checkride Pilot 98

Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

Breeze Airways has announced a major expansion of its route network, adding 18 routes and five new cities to its map. With the new additions, the young airline will serve more than 200 routes.

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Airlines Airline 116

Air Facts

AUGUST 7, 2024

IFR Insights with Spencer Suderman: Procedure Turn and RNAV Circling Approach Air Facts Journal IFR Insights , hosted by Spencer Suderman, shares valuable experiences and tips for instrument flying. Spencer is a Floriday-based airshow pilot and instrument flight instructor. In this episode, ride along with Spencer in a G1000-equipped Cessna 172 as he flies a full RNAV circle-to-land approach with a holding pattern course reversal into Cecil, FL.

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Approach Pilot 98

Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

On February 25, 2009, Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 (TC-JGE), a Boeing 737-800 model 8F2 named Tekirda, crashed while attempting to land at Amsterdams Schiphol Airport (AMS). The incident, now known as the 'Polderbaan Incident,' resulted in 9 fatalities and 120 reported injuries among 128 passengers and 7 crew members, making it one of the deadliest aviation accidents in recent Dutch history.

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Airlines Airline 116

AOPA

AUGUST 7, 2024

A Pennsylvania man who allegedly gave flight instruction 41 times without a valid pilot or instructor certificate was charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of a student pilot.

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Pilot 97

Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules (and Super Hercules) is the most common medium-lift military transport aircraft used by the United States and its allies and partners around the world. It is found in almost every military service branch and dozens of air forces where the Hercules functions as a workhorse (including the US Coast Guard). But it is not just a military aircraft.

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Lift 116

Airline Economics

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Latvian national carrier airBaltic carried more than half a million passengers during July of this year – representing an increase of 9% when compared to the same period last year. In total the airline carried a total of 560,200 passengers during the month on over 4,550 flights.

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Airlines Airline 96

Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

Very high-capacity aircraft on short routes are always intriguing. Unsurprisingly, they are uncommon, which only adds to the appeal. New additions rarely make the 10 shortest flights list, but that is what has happened.

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Airline Geeks

AUGUST 7, 2024

Cathay Group announced that it will invest HK$100 billion ($12.8 billion) over the next seven years to enhance its customer experience.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

A few years ago, when we were all told to stay at home and ride out the COVID-19 Pandemic , many of us wondered if we would ever get to travel the world again. Most airlines around the globe saw their flights slashed and aircraft grounded, and we wondered if our flag carriers would even survive being stripped of millions of dollars in revenue. However, fast-forward to 2024, the aviation scene is humming again, and we are all eager to take flight.

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Airlines Airline 111

Airline Economics

AUGUST 7, 2024

Fiji Airways is set to begin flights to Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) from Fiji’s capital Nadi later this year. The new 13-hour non-stop flight to the Texan city will operate three times per week with the service commencing on December 10, 2024.

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Airline Airlines 92

Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

London's Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are the busiest airports in the United Kingdom, welcoming thousands of passengers from around the world every day. Many airlines serve either Heathrow or Gatwick, while a few serve both.

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Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

AUGUST 7, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report on the fatal Lancair ES crash during opening day of EAA’s AirVenture on July 22. According to the report, Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) data indicates the aircraft departed Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) in Trenton, New Jersey around 7:40 a.m. and flew to Hartford Municipal Airport (HXF) in Hartford, Wisconsin before departing HXF around 11:45 a.m.

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Clearance Runway Weather Pilot 96

Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

One of the most sought-after benefits of flying in business class is getting access to an airline's lounge. It always helps travelers escape the hustle and bustle of airports, giving them a chance to relax before a flight. After a ten-day holiday in Thailand, I had the chance to visit the Qatar Airways Premium Lounge at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) just before my flight to Doha.

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Airlines Airline 111

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Cessna 182 is widely regarded by owners as one of the best all-around single-engine piston aircraft available. With excellent handling qualities, a substantial useful load, and an airspeed range that combines great STOL capability with a decent cruise speed, one of the only true downsides to buyers is the ever-increasing resale value. Fortunately, this example bucks the trend with a five-figure price, available for $95,000 on Aircraft For Sale.

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Knot Airplanes Approach Pilot 79

Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

Delta Air Lines reportedly ignored repeated offers of free technical assistance from Microsoft during last month's system outage. Apparently, Microsoft's CEO personally reached out to Delta CEO Ed Bastian during the crisis but got no response.

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AV Web

AUGUST 7, 2024

For the first time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared commercial drone operators in Dallas to fly beyond their operator’s sight. According to the agency , Zipline International and Wing Aviation have received approval to conduct package deliveries—ensuring their drones remain safely separated through the use of new Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology.

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Flight Plan 85

Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

Qatar Airways , the flag carrier of Qatar, boasts a fleet of 249 aircraft. It is known for its QSuite, which offers a unique business class experience with sliding doors for added privacy. The airline also manages a collection of private jets through Qatar Executive , its dedicated subsidiary for VVIP aircraft charters. Today, we will explore how to charter a plane from the operator.

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Jet Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

AUGUST 7, 2024

On Tuesday, electric air taxi company, Joby Aviation, announced it has applied for aircraft certification in Australia. According to the company, Joby’s request to Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for validation of its FAA type certification is based on a bilateral agreement between the U.S. and Australian regulators. This application paves the way for the introduction of quiet, emissions-free air taxis in Australia.

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Lift Pilot 82

Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

Watching live TV at 35,000 feet is a perk many airlines offer today, but decades ago, it was never a thought. As much of the world stays connected and entertained in this digital age, airlines have adapted to give travelers the best possible onboard experience.

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Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

AUGUST 7, 2024

Wright Brothers National Memorial in partnership with First Flight Society, are celebrating National Aviation Day at Dare County Regional Airport (KMQI) on Aug. 19 with free admission, ranger-led educational programs, and an outdoor movie event. National Aviation Day was established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to celebrate the advancements in aviation and to honor Orville Wright’s birthday.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

Spirit AeroSystems, a major supplier for Airbus and Boeing, has continued to incur losses as it dealt with the quality lapses in its shipsets, including Boeing 737 MAX fuselages.

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