Aerotime
JULY 5, 2024
Air India has announced plans to establish a Flying Training Organization (FTO) at Amravati in Maharashtra, South Asia. It will be the first FTO to be operated by an Indian airline. The facility is expected to be operational in Amravati’s Belora airport by Q1, 2026. This pilot training facility should be capable of instructing 180 commercial pilots every year.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 5, 2024
While I travel a lot, I generally don’t value airline elite status as much as I used to, since the perks aren’t as generous as in the past. The one program I’ve been newly excited about is Air France-KLM Flying Blue , as I’m going for elite status with the program. In this post I wanted to talk about the Flying Blue program’s rollover elite status feature.
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Aerotime
JULY 5, 2024
Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has started low-rate serial production of its AG600 amphibious airplane. The front section of the first aircraft is set to arrive at the assembly plant on June 30, 2024, Chinese media has reported. The AG600 is a large seaplane designed for a range of amphibious missions, such as aerial firefighting and maritime search and rescue.
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
The Farnborough International Airshow is now in touching distance. This year's show will be the first sold out show in decades. Simple Flying catches up with Gareth Rogers, CEO of the Airshow, for a sneak peek at what's in store!
Aerotime
JULY 5, 2024
The left wing of an EVA Air B777-300ER was damaged when it collided with a light pole at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The incident occurred on July 3, 2024 at around 16:04 local time. Flight BR395 was preparing for takeoff to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, and was taxiing when the aircraft’s left wing hit a lighting pole.
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
Alaska Airlines unveiled a new Honoring Those Who Serve, with the aircraft becoming the fourth jet within the airlines fleet to honor United States veterans who served in the armed forces. The aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was delivered to the airline in June.
Aerotime
JULY 5, 2024
On July 4, 2024, ERC System, a German advanced air mobility startup that until now had operated in stealth mode, unveiled an eVTOL aircraft designed specifically for the emergencies market. This aircraft has a 450 kg payload and boasts a number of features that are optimized for its use by emergency services operators. For example, it includes a high wing configuration and a large rear door to facilitate the loading and unloading of casualties.
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AV Web
JULY 5, 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) could not definitively determine whether copilot Charles Crooks fell or jumped to his death during the emergency landing of a CASA 212 in July 2022, per a newly released final report. New details reveal the incident occurred during a skydiving operation at Raeford West Airport in North Carolina. The pilots were on approach to pick up another group of skydivers with SIC Crooks flying.
Airline Geeks
JULY 5, 2024
Emirates unveiled a special Airbus A380 livery to commemorate its partnership with the prestigious Wimbledon tennis championships.
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
The time-honored McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II "jump jet," one of the most successful (arguably THE most successful) vertical and/or short take-off and landing (V/STOL) military warplanes of all time, and a living legend within the US Marine Corps (USMC) aviation community.
AV Web
JULY 5, 2024
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who were originally expected to spend eight days on the International Space Station (ISS), could be spending a ‘couple more weeks as experts work through issues the Starliner experienced upon docking. According to an article from NPR , NASA is conducting additional ground testing and evaluation of issues the capsule experienced upon docking—namely helium leaks and five thrusters that malfunctioned during docking.
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
Become a Flying Club Gold member instantly by providing your status with one of the eligible airline loyalty programs. Passengers interested must also have a future flight booked with Virgin Atlantic or one of their codeshare partners in Premium or Upper Class and not previously held a Flying Club status.
Air Facts
JULY 5, 2024
Survival gear after the crash…hmm Air Facts Journal There was an episode on TV some years back in which a woman survived a plane crash on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. She walked down the mountain alone. Almost. Except, of course, for that hallucinatory mountain man who ogled her from behind trees and bushes, constantly leering at her, all the way down.
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
Narrowing down the most iconic aircraft of the Second World War is a bit of a daunting task, but it becomes a wee bit easier (and hopefully at least a wee bit less controversial) when (1) you narrow it down to just one country's planes and (2) you're not limited to a Top 5 List.
Aviation News
JULY 5, 2024
This summer we will do some short articles about airshows, fly-ins, events, museums, military exercises under the title Summer Special. Veteranendag (Veterans’ Day) is the.
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
On July 4th, part of Miami International Airports Concourse G was flooded with a layer of luminous green liquid. The area was quickly cordoned off with caution tape, but it didnt stop passengers from snapping videos and photos.
Airline Geeks
JULY 5, 2024
Turkish Airlines, in a declaration to Borsa Istanbul, announced a compensation agreement with IAE to address disruptions caused by engine issues.
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
Alaska Airlines Visa Card offers a range of benefits , from companion fare to priority boarding and access to Alaska Lounge. Using a credit card is also a good way of earning miles on Alaska Airlines. But did you know that this carrier has a range of ways you can earn miles without opening their credit card? Lets look at the four ways you can earn miles on Alaska Airlines without using a card.
Airline Geeks
JULY 5, 2024
Keith Rosenkranz grabs headlines when he charters an entire Delta Airbus A330 aircraft to celebrate his retirement in style.
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
Breeze Airways is currently in the process of gaining FAA approval to operate international routes. In the meantime, the airlines domestic operations are going strong, with the carrier flying to around 56 cities across 29 states in the Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Northeast of the US.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 5, 2024
The Platinum Card® from American Express ( review ) is one of the most perks-rich premium rewards cards out there. While the card has a steep $695 annual fee ( Rates & Fees ), it offers benefits that will more than help offset it for many. Several of the card’s perks are credits, which come with all kinds of terms. In this post I wanted to take a look at one of my favorite credits offered by the card, which is an annual $200 hotel credit.
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
Whether you love, loathe, or are indifferent to them, 50-seat regional jets single-class ERJ140s/145s and CRJ100s/200s to two/three-class CRJ550s continue to play a role in US aviation. Yet despite the rise of the CRJ550, which will soon include Delta Connection, the use of 50-seaters has reduced considerably in recent years.
Photographic Logbook
JULY 5, 2024
Shakedown Flight On July 4, Warrior 481 conveyed me, Jesse, and Jiwon to Penn Yan's annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast. It was their first time experiencing this proud aviator's tradition that fuses flying with flapjacks. Anticipating multiple flights in mid-July -- including a family vacation to Boston and club outings to Washington DC (via College Park, MD) and Block Island, RI -- I drained the oil upon return to the Williamson Sodus Airport.
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
Virgin Atlantic is a British carrier known for offering some of the most spacious premium economy seats. Virgin Atlantic is based in Sussex, England, and recently turned 40. It has a fleet of widebody-only aircraft and flies to various destinations in the US. But what are the busiest US routes of Virgin Atlantic regarding seat availability? Lets find out.
Plane and Pilot
JULY 5, 2024
ForeFlight, arguably one of the world’s most popular flight planners with databases that thousands of pilots have used since its inception in 2007, has something … Read More "EAA Events Added to ForeFlight" The post EAA Events Added to ForeFlight appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
Jet engines are complex machines that have revolutionized the aviation industry with their sheer size, aerodynamic structure, and fuel efficiency. Modern jet engines are manufactured with composite materials and advanced manufacturing techniques to minimize weight and achieve fuel savings for operators. The power delivered by these revolutionary engines has allowed humans to fly further, faster, and cheaper than ever before.
Plane and Pilot
JULY 5, 2024
ForeFlight, arguably one of the world’s most popular flight planners with databases that thousands of pilots have used since its inception in 2007, has something new up its sleeve. And it must be a pretty long sleeve as EAA annual events totaling well over 14,000 have now been added to the Foreflight database. In adding these 14,000-plus events to ForeFlight, Ren Scott, EAA’s director of business development, underscores the benefits to ForeFlight users and tells the press [that adding these eve
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
American Airlines is one of the largest airlines in the world, with an extensive route network worldwide. The carrier is one of the three US legacy airlines, competing directly with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Over its nearly 100-year history, American has had its ups but has also faced severe challenges due to financial insecurity. However, it has overcome some of its greatest setbacks through mergers and acquisitions.
iPad Pilot News
JULY 5, 2024
Advisory Circular Updated for the Authorization of Electronic Flight Bags iPad Pilot News Advisory Circular 120-76E published—Authorization for Use of Electronic Flight Bags The FAA recently published an update to Advisory Circular (AC) 120-76 (Authorization for Use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFB)). As a reminder, this advisory circular does not apply to Part 91 operators (with the exeption of fractional operators under Part 91 Subart K), but can offer guidance and best practices for anyone oper
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
I first became familiar with the Grumman A-6 Intruder as a teenager, via two sources concurrently: (1) the real-life Persian Gulf War AKA Operation Desert Storm, which kicked off on January 17, 1991; and (2) the fictitious motion picture " Flight of the Intruder " -- starring Danny Glover, Willem Dafoe, and the late Brad Johnson (not to be confused with the NFL quarterback who led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory in Super Bowl XXXVII -- which by sheer coincidence was released the day after De
Airline Economics
JULY 5, 2024
Baggage protection service company TraWell has secured a contract to provide its services at Palermo Airport in southern Italy. Palermo Airport is a key access point for western Sicily. The airport handled over 8 million passengers last year, growing 12% over the previous year.
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
Airbus has put on display a life-like, state-of-the-art freighter mock-up to lure more customers to the next generation of freighter aircraft. This full-scale immersive installation is expected to entice more customers to order the variant, which will have the world's largest main deck cargo door. The Airbus A350F, which has been adapted from the A350-1000, will have a range of up to 5,405 miles (8,700 kilometers / 4,700 nautical miles) and an incredible 111-tonne payload capacity.
Airline Economics
JULY 5, 2024
Norwegian has lowered its operating profit outlook for 2024 in its revision on July 4, 2024. The group is now forecasting an operating profit of NOK 2.1bn-2.6bn Norwegian krone ($198.5 million-245.8 million), down from its initial forecast of 2.5bn-3.2bn Norwegian krone ($236.3 million-302.5 million). Several factors contributed to the revision.
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
This summer has been a monumental one for aviation in North Carolina. Boom Supersonic launched its Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, where it will produce the first passenger supersonic jets since the Concorde. Across the runway, HondaJet is making moves in the private aviation section.
Airline Economics
JULY 5, 2024
Airlines in Europe will have no option but to raise airfares to fund net zero goals and cut carbon emissions, the International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of airlines such as British Airways and Aer Lingus, Luis Gallego told the Financial Times.
Simple Flying
JULY 5, 2024
Turboprops have never been commonplace in the US. In July, the country only has an average of 155 daily flights on such equipment with 20+ seats, including the ATR , Beech 1900, Dash 8 , Embraer 120, Pilatus, Saab, etc. Just one in 116 US flights will be on a turboprop.
Airline Economics
JULY 5, 2024
An active stratovolcano erupted on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, on July 4, 2024, resulting in diversions and cancellations at a nearby airport. Mount Etna is located in a popular tourist destination, with its eruption causing the Catania Airport to alert passengers.
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