Aerotime
JUNE 19, 2024
Embraer has announced that is currently engaging in talks to sell its increasingly popular E2 regional jet to South American carriers LATAM Airlines Group SA (LATAM) and Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (Gol). Any order received from the carriers for new E2 aircraft would help improve connectivity between Brazilian cities, said Chief Executive Officer Francisco Gomes Neto.
Alaska Air
JUNE 19, 2024
We're now welcoming guests to a new and cutting-edge space in San Francisco International Harvey Milk Terminal 1 following a two-year relocation project from Terminal 2. This multimillion-dollar investment allows us to deliver a premium and enhanced guest experience at SFO as the largest carrier at Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The post Alaska Airlines unveils new state-of-the-art location at Harvey Milk Terminal 1, reinforcing its position as SFO’s second largest carrier appeared first on Alask
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Aerotime
JUNE 19, 2024
The CEO of Boeing, Dave Calhoun, appeared before senators at the Subcommittee on Investigations in Washington DC just hours after new whistleblower claims about the planemaker cutting corners had been released to the media. When Calhoun walked into the subcommittee room on June 18, 2024, relatives of some of the passengers that died in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019, were sat holding photos of their deceased loved ones.
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Emirates has 116 A380s , but not all of them are active. The superjumbo accounts for 45% of the airlines fleet nearly half. When only passenger jets are included, it rises to 47%. Reflecting the different extent and nature of demand for where the A380 is flown, Emirates has seven different seat configurations. The most unusual and extreme is the no-first-class, two-class, 615-seat layout.
Aerotime
JUNE 19, 2024
London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) is adding 15 new routes to its timetable over the summer as five international airlines also make their operational debuts from the aviation hub. In a huge boost for the UK’s second largest airport travelers will now have a choice of 223 destinations from 56 airlines when flying from Gatwick. ITA Airways, Atlantic Airways, Azores Airlines, Singapore Airlines and FlyErbil are all operating from London Gatwick for the very first time.
Inspire
JUNE 19, 2024
Kelley and Todd Whitaker, EAA 1571782 and 1571783, had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph two solo U.S. Navy Blue Angels and aerobatic pilot Rob Holland over Vero Beach, Florida, in May 2024. The post Rob Holland AeroSports and the Blue Angels first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Aerotime
JUNE 19, 2024
Cathay Pacific has released its traffic figures for May 2024 which show the Hong-Kong-based carrier is continuing along the path to a full recovery. In the first five months of 2024 (January to May), Cathay Pacific and its subsidiary HK Express surpassed the 10 million mark for passengers carried, with a combined 11.2 million passengers carried during the five months.
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AV Web
JUNE 19, 2024
Yesterday, the U.S. Air Force’s new head of Air Combat Command (ACC) announced he will give all wings under his authority one month to ensure all airmen adhere to the USAF’s latest dress and grooming standards. Wilsbach said, while he believes most personnel adhere to standards, he is “concerned by a discernable decline” in the more than 157,000 uniformed and civilian employees and troops’ commitment to enforcing the rules.
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Air India has become the latest airline to offer premium economy products on its narrowbody fleet. Additionally, the carrier debuted a three-class configuration with new hard products for its Airbus A320neo aircraft.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 19, 2024
By Nigel Hitchman On June 2nd another excellent airshow took place at the Shuttleworth collection, this time the theme was military aircraft, though a few civilian aircraft were displayed. The weather was excellent, although too much of a blustery crosswind for the Edwardians. The display started with the jewel of the collection, the de Havilland DH88 Comet Racer which displayed on return from its display at Duxford, but as seen several times when compared to the Duxford show I had attended the
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Status matches are a popular way of reaching elite status quickly. Frequent travelers often hold status with one airline, offering perks and benefits when flying with that airline (and others if that airline is an alliance member). Of course, this severely limits the appeal of flying with other airlines where no benefits will be offered. Top-level benefits include complimentary upgrades, lounge access, extra baggage, and priority check-in and boarding.
World Airline News
JUNE 19, 2024
Alaska Airlines is continuing to expand the destinations it flies from Portland with the launch of the first nonstop flight to New Orleans beginning this January. Our daily service will operate until next spring, including during Mardi Gras — New Orleans’ largest annual celebration. The vibrant city of New Orleans will be Alaska’s 55 th nonstop destination from Portland International Airport when service begins in January.
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Croatia Airlines has unveiled a refreshed visual identity as it gears up to take delivery of its first Airbus A220 next month. The carrier's new paint scheme features similar colors, with some minor changes to the text displayed on its aircraft and, more importantly, to its logo.
Aviation News
JUNE 19, 2024
The Italian Army’s New Exploration and Escort rotorcraft makes its international premiere First and only all-new Western combat helicopter design with digitization, connectivity, sensor-fusion, information.
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Anyone who's played the timeless strategy game, "Battleship," understands how challenging it can be to locate a relatively small submarine among a vast sea of aqua-blue plastic. Now, imagine being tasked with finding a ballistic missile submarine carrying nuclear warheads lurking below the depths of the largest battlefield on Earth - the ocean. Enter the mighty P-3 Orion, steadfast patroller of the maritime grid.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 19, 2024
The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best deals in travel, so in this post I wanted to take a closer look at it. What is Companion Pass, how do you earn it, and how can you use it? What is the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass? With Southwest Companion Pass, qualifying Rapid Rewards members can take a travel companion with them on Southwest flights an unlimited number of times over the course of a membership year, by paying just the taxes and fees (which start at $5.60 one-way) for that pe
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Global Airlines is delaying the launch of its commercial operations to 2025, with its first Airbus A380, which was ferried to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) for maintenance and interior refitment, still undergoing these processes at the Scottish airport.
AOPA
JUNE 19, 2024
Cirrus Aircraft may nullify warranties for aircraft that use unleaded General Aviation Modifications Inc. G100UL fuel, the world’s largest piston aircraft manufacturer said in a service advisory published June 19.
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Air China, Korean Air, and Lufthansa have scheduled passenger Boeing 747 flights to the US. In the all-important third quarter of 2024 ( July to September ), they have between 10 and 12 daily departures on the 747-400 and 747-8. Showing how things have inevitably changed with the aging and fuel-inefficient 747, Cirium data indicates the type will operate just 1 in 77 widebody long-haul flights to the US.
Flyertalk
JUNE 19, 2024
Reuters reports WestJet maintenance engineers have given the carrier a 72-hour strike notice, forcing the airline to cancel flights and consolidate others. Walkout Would Leave WestJet Without Over 600 Technical Employees The strike notice was given to WestJet on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Organization. If the strike were to begin on Thursday night, over 600 technical employees, including maintenance engineers, would walk out from their positions.
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
To an ornithologist, the term "sea mew" refers to one of two birds: (1) the common gull ( Larus canus ); or (2) the black-legged kittiwake ( Rissa tridactyla ). The "sea mew" word combo is a calque (a loan translation, i.e. a word or phrase borrowed from another language by literal word-for-word or root-for-root translation) of the Dutch name zeemeeuw.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 19, 2024
Canada's second-largest airline is cancelling approximately 40 flights to prevent aircraft, passengers and crew from being stranded.
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
There was a time when airline miles could be earned only by flying the airline you want to boost your miles. Then came the flexibility to fly with partner airlines to earn (and redeem) miles across the partner network. Today, there are several ways to boost your airline miles without needing to fly. This article provides some tips to boost your airline miles this year.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 19, 2024
The latest travel news, reviews, and strategies to maximize travel status. Earn more miles, points, and rewards with today's best credit card offers.
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Embraer has today revealed plans to expand its Energia future aircraft study to include larger aircraft. When first announced in 2021 , the focus for Energia was very much on the smaller end of the spectrum, with concepts addressing the 19 - 30 passenger segment.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 19, 2024
It was like “wrestling a cobra in a hurricane,” Helen Richey said. After nearly 10 days in the skies over Miami in December 1933, Richey, … Read More "This Incredible Pilot: Helen Richey" The post This Incredible Pilot: Helen Richey appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Virgin Atlantic Airlines (VS) operates a fleet of 12 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft. These aircraft are the stretched variant of the A350-1000, making it the type's fourth largest operator.
Inspire
JUNE 19, 2024
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the impacts aging can have on vision and how that affects you as a pilot. The post Fading Into Darkness first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Saint Pierre is the capital and largest city of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a self-governing part of France just off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. It covers 93 square miles (242 square km) and has just 6,000 people. Its citizens are French, and the Euro is the official currency.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 19, 2024
It’s normal for United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers to inspect passengers upon arrival, including their belongings. However, you’d certainly hope that they don’t steal from you. Well, that’s exactly what one officer was repeatedly doing at a Florida airport, as flagged by PYOK. US CBP officer stole from passengers at Naples Airport A 43-year-old former US CBP officer has plead guilty to stealing cash from arriving international passengers during the course of his official
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
WestJet is taking pre-emptive action as its maintenance technicians are planning a strike, forcing the airline to park some of its aircraft on June 18 and June 19, 2024. In total, the Canadian airline has planned to cancel 40 flights, which should affect around 6,500 passengers.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 19, 2024
While I love redeeming miles & points for an amazing first or business class flight, one thing that brings me even more joy is being able to do that for friends & family. Along those lines, in this post I wanted to talk about which airline loyalty programs allow you to redeem your points for others. In a separate post, I addressed the topic of whether you can redeem hotel points for others.
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Airbus and Boeing are prominent names in commercial aviation. While the two aerospace giants also produce a line of corporate jets, it is not their bread and butter. Top business jet manufacturers offer a wide range of aircraft for all missions. From private transport to cargo applications and utility missions, these companies have something to offer for every type of mission.
AV Web
JUNE 19, 2024
On Monday (June 17) the FAA announced two new actions addressing public charter flights, citing a rapid expansion of “frequency and complexity” of the operations in the past few years. The agency said that some of the charter providers “appear to operate like scheduled airlines but under less-rigorous safety regulations,” that are often not clear to customers.
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Any traveler knows the struggle of avoiding the busiest times and days for air travel. Just as we look for ways to escape delays and the hassle of crowded terminals, airports seek to ensure efficient air traffic flow during high-traffic times.
AV Web
JUNE 19, 2024
A law firm representing the families of passengers killed in Boeing 737 MAX accidents has sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) calling for criminal prosecution of former Boeing executives; and $24 billion in fines. The letter cites a statement from Texas judge Reed O’Connor, a district court judge involved in the case, that referred to Boeing’s handling of the situation as “the deadliest corporate crime in U.S. history.
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Bird strikes can pose a significant threat to flight safety (though most don't), potentially resulting in diversions, emergency landings, and, as we saw in 2009, a water landing. The impact of hitting birds during key sequences like takeoff or landing can damage the engines, windscreen, and nose cone, usually forcing the plane to return.
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