Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The billionaire owner of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, has announced his intention to launch legal proceedings against the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) for what he terms as “regulatory overreach” by the US regulator. The announcement comes in retaliation for the FAA imposing a $633,000 fine on SpaceX for alleged “regulatory violations” in an act that Musk views as a protectionist measure against SpaceX’s closest competitor, Boeing with its Starliner spacecraft.

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Hangar 279

Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The Rhine River takes a long and lazy trip through Europe from its beginnings in the Swiss Alps. The Alpine Rhine descends from the mountains through a valley to the north, forming the border between Switzerland and Lichtenstein. And then, it takes a hard left turn where it gets lost in a lake before becoming the High Rhine as it marches toward Basel.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

After months of deliberation, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) has finally given its approval to the proposed merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The decision paves the way for the two carriers to begin an integration process that will see each retain their own identity but also benefit from a wide range of synergies across their respective operations.

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Alaska Air

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Hawaiian Airlines has officially joined Alaska Airlines, marking the beginning of a partnership that will reshape the travel industry for years to come. In a first for a U.S. airline, we will maintain both beloved brands. While your experience with each airline remains the same for now, there's a lot to look forward to in the next 18 months. The post Alaska Airlines completes acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, expanding benefits and choice for travelers appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Airlines Airline 145

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

SAS marked its recent accession to SkyTeam by holding a media event in Copenhagen, Denmark, on September 17, 2024, at which a number of announcements were made. The most relevant of these was the confirmation that, following its exit from restructuring procedures and the formalization of its switch to the Air France-KLM and SkyTeam, the Scandinavian carrier is preparing to resume growth.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Dubai-based Emirates has announced that it will be introducing its brand new, refurbished Boeing 777 product to the United States as of November 2024. Key highlights of the refreshed aircraft include the introduction of premium economy, improvements to the business-class layout for added comfort, and smaller revisions in economy and first class.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

HALO Space, a Spanish startup that aims to fly space tourists to the edge of space using a high-altitude balloon, has announced it will be establishing its final assembly and testing facilities in Saudi Arabia. This announcement is the latest in a series of projects announced in Saudi Arabia over the last couple of years, as the Saudi Kingdom strives to attract startups from all over the world in order to become a major global aerospace hub.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Several major international airlines have announced an immediate suspension of flights to various destinations in the Middle East following a deadly attack in Lebanon on September 18, 2024, which killed eight people and injured hundreds more following explosions allegedly targeting Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. Airlines within the Lufthansa Group of airlines announced an immediate suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv (Israel) and Tehran (Iran) following the attacks – a move tha

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A tiny explosion from within a passenger's carry-on bag evacuated an easyJet aircraft on the ground. The aircraft was bound for London Gatwick from Heraklion, Greece, and the explosion was reportedly caused by a vape exploding within the passenger's handbag.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

After a summer in which Air France was the Official Airline Partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the French national carrier is already looking ahead to the upcoming northern winter season for 2024/2025. On September 17, 2024, the airline unveiled its full winter schedule which will see eight new routes and five new destinations added to the company’s route network.

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Airlines Airline 222

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Did you know that you can get fined for bringing a laptop and a tablet to Mexico? While I’d like to think that I’m familiar with most of the important customs and immigration laws around the world, this is a new one to me… Mexico limits you to one computer-like device USA Today has an interesting story about how a woman was fined $200 at Cancun Airport (CUN) for bringing both a laptop and a tablet through customs.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Dubai-based mega carrier Emirates has teamed up with the Museum of the Future to host the first Aviation Future Week event which will take place from October 15 to 17, 2024 in Dubai. The event will see UAE government ministers, other senior government officials, and industry leaders from across the aviation and aerospace, airfreight, Maintenance, Overhaul & Repair (MRO), and logistics ecosystems industries to discuss a range of future aviation subjects.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Because of a strike by 33,000 unionized employees, Boeing is temporarily furloughing staff to save money. According to a report from CNN , staff will be off for one week out of every four during the strike.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

MEBAA Show 2024, the region’s leading business aviation event, will offer unparalleled opportunities to drive change across the industry. Renowned as a place to build new connections, highlight key launches and explore business opportunities, the 10th edition will cater to the growing demand for business travel in the region. As a leading hub for private jets, the Middle East and North Africa witnessed a record number of movements last year (16,657 aircraft movements in 2023), while the average

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Dubai-based Emirates recently entered its first refurbished Boeing 777-300ER into service on routes to Geneva (GVA), Brussels Airport (BRU) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). The aircraft features the airlines newly unveiled premium economy class product, as well as a refreshed business class layout. Coinciding with the celebration of the airlines 10-year presence at Brussels Airport, Simple Flying attended a press event that included a static tour of the new product.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In a week where many airlines have been announcing new routes, Tbilisi seems a popular place to head. Both British Airways and easyJet have announced new flights between the UK and the Georgian capital city for the northern summer season of 2025. Georgia is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, traditional cuisine, and picturesque scenery. The country proudly lays claim to being the birthplace of wine, with an 8,000-year-old history of winemaking that remains a predominant part of its cul

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Single-engine aircraft are not commonly used for scheduled flights. However, several operators utilize them in certain regions. This guide takes a quick look at the main scheduled operators of leading large single-engine aircraft, most notably the Cessna 208 Caravan and the Pilatus PC-12.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Vintage Aviation News first reported on the restoration progress of the 1954 Beechcraft E18S-9700 “Super 18” in January 2023. This aircraft is currently under a return-to-flight program at the Vintage Flying Museum (VFM) located at Meacham International Airport (FTW) north of Fort Worth, Texas. Work on the Hollywood Bomber Beech 18 made significant headway last week with various critical tasks completed across multiple sections of the aircraft.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was used by the US for reconnaissance and Wild Weasel missions until it was retired from combat service in 1996 from the US military force. The F-4 Phantom II is a two-seat, twin-engined, all-weather, and long-range supersonic jet interceptor fighter/fighter-bomber.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

According to the U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command, maintenance-related mishaps have cost taxpayers more than $50 million since 2018. A big reason for the service’s maintenance woes could be antiquated management procedures. Col. Nathan Stuckey is the military deputy program executive officer of the USAF Rapid Sustainment Office. He said that the big reason for dangerous inefficiency is the “primary way that we manage our aircraft is through paper forms and binders.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Air France is set to roll out its redesigned 'La Premire' first class cabin by the end of the year. The new cabin - which Air France claims is the longest in the market - will be introduced on the airline's Boeing 777-300ER fleet during the upcoming Winter season.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Emirates is aggressively retrofitting its fleet , including Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s. This is being done primarily to add premium economy, but on the 777, we’re also seeing the introduction of a new business class product. There’s an exciting update, as Emirates has just revealed plans to start flying these retrofitted jets to the United States on a pretty widespread basis.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

US carriers Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are finally merging after months of regulatory hurdles. While the carriers have promised to keep the two unique brands separate , the airlines frequent flyer programs are set to be combined, and the Department of Transportation has some conditions for the resulting program.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Many hotels, especially in the United States, have gotten a bit carried away when it comes to fees. We’ve seen resort fees and destination fees spread like crazy over the years, even as the government has stepped in to regulate them. We’ve also seen hotels add all kinds of creative ways to nickel-and-dime customers, ranging from sustainability fees to package handling fees.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A huge part of any price paid for an air fare is the airport taxes. The taxes are made up of a range of different taxes, and they're a big part of what an airline has to pay to get its passengers in the air. Airport taxes can be a matter of contention not only for passengers, but also for the IATA (for example, IATA recently slammed Germany for its love of airport taxes ).

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

“The World’s 50 Best” has historically published rankings of the world’s best restaurants and the world’s best bars, and the rankings have always been highly respected by people. In 2023, the organization started publishing annual rankings of the world’s best hotels. While I don’t usually put too much weight into these kinds of rankings, several readers have asked for my take on this, so I figured it was worth covering.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

United Airlines carried approximately 16.6 million passengers to, from, and via its Washington Dulles hub in the 12 months to June 2024. That finding was based the US Department of Transportation T-100 data, which showed that the carrier accounted for about 68% of traffic. It would, of course, be higher if other Star Alliance members were included. On a typical day, more than 45,000 passengers flew United and its regional unit, United Express.

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Airline Economics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A day after receiving the final regulatory approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Alaska Airlines completed its $1.9bn acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines on September 18, 2024. “This is a historic day for Alaska Airlines as we officially join with Hawaiian Airlines,” said Alaska Air Group CEO Ben Minicucci.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Alaska Airlines announced that it had completed its merger with Hawaiian Airlines, with the former buying the latter in an all-cash deal for $1 billion on September 18.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The U.S. Air Force, officially established on September 18, 1947, through the National Security Act, is the second youngest branch of the U.S. military, with the U.S. Space Force being created later in 2019. Both branches are part of the Department of the Air Force. The USAF’s origins date back to 1907 when the U.S. Army Signal Corps formed its aeronautical division.

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Airplanes 78

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The head of the United States Federal Aviation Administration is set to testify in the coming days in front of the House of Representatives Transportation Committee.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The American Airpower Museum , Long Island’s only flying military aviation museum, will hold its first ever Annual Flight Line Flea Market, Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Republic Airport, Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale. The flight line will be transformed into a unique Flea Market experience, with a host of vendors from near and far offering wares of vintage antiques, books, collectables, clothing, toys, and more.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

On Wednesday, September 18, Textron Aviation announced a significant avionics upgrade to its existing fleet of Cessna Citation XLS aircraft. These aircraft now have the ability to upgrade to the latest Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck. Existing Cessna Citation XLS owners can upgrade their aircraft to the newest avionics suite at a select number of Textron Aviation service centers within the United States.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The FAA announced yesterday (September 17) it has proposed fining SpaceX $633,000 for allegedly failing to adhere to licensing requirements. Elon Musk responded on X (formerly Twitter) that he plans to push back in court. “SpaceX will be filing suit against the FAA for regulatory overreach,” he wrote. Musk’s company is also on the FAA carpet for failing to get approvals for changes to two rocket launches last year, using an unapproved rocket propellent farm prior to a July 2023 launch.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Learjet was one of the most prominent private jet manufacturers in the 20th century. Bill Lear founded the company in the late 1950s as the Swiss American Aircraft Corporation. The company was developed to begin production of a business jet, which was originally designated the SAAC-23. However, Lear found it difficult to develop the aircraft in Switzerland and, therefore, moved his company to Wichita, Kansas, in 1962.

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

I’m still scared of flying Air Facts Journal I learned to fly long before some (many) in the Air Facts community were born, but I love to read your stories about flying and aircraft and wanted to share my story as well. I decided to take flying lessons in my early 20s because my father had secretly arranged for me to be taken on a flight in his company’s Cessna 182 while I was home from school.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Auckland Airport (AKL) is New Zealand's largest and busiest airport, with approximately 18 million passengers passing through it yearly. Situated just outside the countrys most populous city, it serves as the nations primary hub for international flights and is also the home base of Air New Zealand , the countrys flag carrier.

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