Aerotime

JUNE 30, 2024

The Emirates Group has reportedly greenlit a 4% bump in employees’ salaries, set to kick in from July 1, 2024. To bolster its workforce and enhance employee welfare, the Emirates Group has approved a 4% increase in salaries, effective July 1, 2024. As outlined in an internal letter to employees, seen by Gulf Today on June 30, 2024, the salary hike encompasses base salaries, transportation allowances, UAE national allowances, and adjustments to flight crew working hours.

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Airline Airlines 293

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

Recently, Simple Flying was allowed the extreme honor to fly along with one of Fairchild Air Force Bases Boeing KC-135R with the serial 62-3502. That means the KC-135 was ordered by the US Air Force in 1962 and according to Planespotters.net delivered in October 1962, the very same month of the Cuban Missile Crisis - a key point in the Cold War. Yet todays KC-135 is upgraded and able to continue refueling aircraft.

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Aerotime

JUNE 30, 2024

Chinese aerospace company Beijing Tianbing Technology encountered an unexpected setback when the first stage of its Tianlong-3 rocket suffered a structural failure during testing. The incident occurred on June 30, 2024, in Gongyi County, Henan Province, as Beijing Tianbing Technology, also known as Space Pioneer, conducted a static-fire test of the rocket’s first stage.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

Airbus has not entirely dismissed the possibility of resuming production of the Airbus A380 double-decker, the head of Airbus' civil aircraft division told Hamburger Ambendblatt publication. Nevertheless, the chances of this happening are low.

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Aerotime

JUNE 30, 2024

Over 400 flights were canceled, impacting more than 49,000 passengers in Canada, due to an ongoing dispute between WestJet Airlines, the country’s second-largest airline, and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the union representing the airline’s aircraft maintenance engineers. WestJet’s announcement that the AMFA had withdrawn its strike notice last week, with both parties “jointly agreeing to return to the bargaining table to continue to work towards finding

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Stability Airlines Airline 284

AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

Last week, Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) president Jason Ambrosi took on an Airbus-driven initiative to promote single-pilot operations. He addressed the International Aviation Club of Washington as leader of the organization that represents 78,000 pilots flying for 41 airlines in the U.S. and Canada. In his address, reported by Forbes , Ambrosi noted the near-disaster in Austin, Texas, in which a landing FedEx crew narrowly avoided a collision with a Southwest Boeing 737 in foggy condition

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Pilot Flight Deck Cockpit Airplanes 128

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

All good things come to an end. The Navy retired its F-14 Tomcats, the Air Force is progressively retiring its A-10 Warthogs and B-1 Lancers, and it's only time until the Marines retire their Harrier jump jets. For now, the AV-8B II Harrier remains in service with the Marine Corps , but the clock is ticking. The Harriers are short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft designed to be able to operate off the Marines' amphibious assault ships and the former Royal Navy's small Illustrious -c

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Jet 119

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

The air travel market between Asia and the US is undoubtedly popular. Flights between the two regions have always had higher capacity numbers than other international routes due to Asia's sheer size and number of people. Although some may believe that Asia-based airlines operate the most amount of flights or longest flights, the title actually goes to a US carrier.

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Airlines Airline 119

AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

In a tragic case that demonstrates that carburetor icing is not limited to cold-weather or high-altitude operations, the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB’s) final report on the May 14, 2022 fatal Cessna 172 accident on a bridge in Miami concludes that carburetor ice was the probable cause. The pilot, who was also an air traffic controller and Airframe & Powerplant mechanic, died in the accident and his two passengers were seriously injured.

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Air Traffic Control Weather Pilot General Aviation 111

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

Undeterred by the arrival of a cold and wet winter, the diehard volunteers at the HARS Museum have lined up another weekend of Tarmac Days between Friday, July 12 and Sunday, July 14. Cockpits will be open for visitors to explore classic aircraft, including MiG Fighter jets, a Grumman Tracker and a Huey Cobra helicopter gunship.

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Cockpit Tarmac Jet 116

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 30, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card Chase and Southwest Airlines have two business credit cards — the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card and the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card ( review ). In this post I wanted to take a closer look at the Premier Card, which is the more basic of the two business cards.

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Airlines Airline 117

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

Ever since Breeze Airways made its maiden flight on May 27, 2021, between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS), it has grown steadily and now flies to 56 airports in 29 states. Using information provided by aviation analytics website Cirium, we have compiled a list of Breeze Airways' longest flights that exceeded 2,200 miles in July 2024.

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Airline Geeks

JUNE 30, 2024

The authorities in India are inspecting airports across the nation after the collapse of the roof at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport on Friday.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

The simple answer is that in order to understand what missions the Lockheed Martin SR-72 will perform, you need to first look at the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and see what role it played in the United States Air Force (USAF). After the end of hostilities in WWII, the United States military asked for an all-weather intelligence-gathering aircraft that it could use to spy on the Soviet Union.

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Weather 116

AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

Today is Canada Day and this year is also the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. To mark those occasions, the RCAF will fly 45 current and historic aircraft over the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa and the Snowbirds will be joined by the Italian Frecce Tricolori in an 18-plane formation demonstration. The rehearsal of the demo teams last week was captured nicely by tmcbphoto.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

The MQ-9 Reaper is an advanced uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Known for its versatility, endurance, and precision, the MQ-9 Reaper plays a crucial role in modern military tactics.

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Altitudes Magazine

JUNE 30, 2024

AMAC Aerospace has signed a new contract for the full Refurbishment and Maintenance of a B747-8i that is operated by a head of state.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

For more than sixty years, the KC-135 Stratotanker has been the backbone of the United States Air Force's aerial refueling capabilities. Initially developed in the 1950s to support Strategic Air Command (SAC) long-range bombers, it gave the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress the ability to strike targets anywhere on the planet.

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AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

In a tragic case that demonstrates that carburetor icing is not limited to cold-weather or high-altitude operations, the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB’s) final report on the May 14, 2022 fatal Cessna 172 accident on a bridge in Miami concludes that carburetor ice was the probable cause. The pilot, who was also an air traffic controller and Airframe & Powerplant mechanic, died in the accident and his two passengers were seriously injured.

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Air Traffic Control Weather Pilot General Aviation 98

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

IATA reported that in 2022, air traffic grew by 150%. The report, which stated that 300 airlines made up 83% of global air traffic, was presented after the aviation sector recovered from the slump during the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to March 2022, the figure of revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs increased by 52.4%. This shows that the demand for air travel is increasing throughout the world.

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Airlines Airline 111

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 30, 2024

Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a new transfer bonus to IHG One Rewards, though it’s not an offer I’d recommend taking advantage of. Personally I think the 20% transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan is more compelling. Chase offering 80% bonus on IHG transfers Between Monday, July 1, 2024, and Wednesday, July 31, 2024, you can receive an 80% bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to IHG One Rewards.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

The pilots of Aer Lingus, Ireland's flag carrier, marched at Dublin Airport (DUB) amidst an ongoing pay dispute with the airline on June 29, 2024. This dispute has led to the cancelation of hundreds of flights during the peak travel season. While Aer Lingus operations have since resumed, the disruption impacted approximately 17,000 passengers.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

On the surface it looks like a classic conservative move, ostensibly putting bureaucracy in its place and giving business the ability to challenge government when it gets in the way. But critics of the Supreme Court’s decision last Friday to quash the so-called Chevron Deference say the move will create a logjam that will bog down needed regulations in a society where AI-fueled tech is changing the way we live at breakneck speed.

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Drag 98

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

Demand for air travel continues to rise yearly, and the aviation industry responds by increasing the available capacities. Airlines grow their fleets and networks while airports expand their infrastructure. Increasing air travel demand calls for infrastructure that can accommodate more passengers from airports towards their destinations. That means terminals are getting bigger and much longer.

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Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

According to a Bloomberg report today (June 30), “people familiar with the matter” have revealed that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has told Boeing it will be charged with fraud. That would leave the storied but shamed manufacturer with the unpleasant legal choice of pleading guilty or risking a jury trial. According to the Bloomberg sources, Boeing will have to pay a fine and be subject to a corporate monitor.

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Airlines Airline 98

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

It was September 2, 1998. Swissair flight 111, was preparing to take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport bound for Cointrin Airport in Geneva, Switzerland. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 had 215 passengers onboard and 14 crew. The cabin crew performed the safety demonstration during the taxi and secured the cabin ready for take-off, just as they always did.

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Cabin Crew 111

Northstar VFR

JUNE 30, 2024

Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI Two of the most important pieces of information that every pilot needs to know while flying is how high you are and how fast you’re going. Pilots rely on the airspeed indicator and altimeter instruments to measure and display this vital information. Both instruments are part of the pitot-static system, which every pilot needs to understand in order to fly safely.

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Pitot Tube Altimeter Instrument Meteorological Conditions Descent 68

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

Recently, I needed a flight back to Seattle from Spokane and the Fairchild AFB Skyfest 2024 airshow for multiple reasons. So I flew an Embraer E175 back and this time in economy class. Read on for the experience.

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Airlines Airline 105

AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

Today is Canada Day and it’s also the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. To mark those occasions, the RCAF will fly 45 current and historic aircraft over the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa and the Snowbirds will be joined by the Italian Frecce Tricolori in an 18-plane formation demonstration. The rehearsal of the demo teams last week was captured nicely by tmcbphoto.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

A leader in connecting the aerospace world, this years Farnborough Air Show is expected to fulfill the expectations of the aviation industry and enthusiasts worldwide. Some of the largest and most capable aircraft will be displayed during one of the largest aviation events between July 22-26, 2024. Simple Flying compiles a list of must-watch military aircraft on display at this years air show.

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AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

According to a Bloomberg report today (June 30), “people familiar with the matter” have revealed that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has told Boeing it will be charged with fraud. That would leave the storied but shamed manufacturer with the unpleasant legal choice of pleading guilty or risking a jury trial. According to the Bloomberg sources, Boeing will have to pay a fine and be subject to a corporate monitor.

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Airlines Airline 93

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

We all know UPS. We see its ubiquitous brown trucks delivering parcels in our neighborhoods, and if youre an aviation geek, you know it as the second-largest cargo airline in the world. It utilizes nearly 300 aircraft across more than 800 destinations, and is surely set to see its operations expand further in the years ahead after recently being chosen to replace Fedex as the primary air cargo provider for the United States Post Office.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 105

World Airline News

JUNE 30, 2024

The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) continues to strike, forcing WestJet to proceed with further cancellations across its network. As a result of the unions blatant efforts to disrupt the travel plans of thousands of Canadians over July long weekend, WestJet has cancelled a total of 407 flights to maintain stability across its remaining operation.

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Stability Airlines Airline 59

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

On December 22nd, 2009, American Airlines Flight 331 overran the runway while landing in Kingston, Jamaica. While none of the 154 passengers and crew died, the aircraft was significantly damaged and would be written off. The accident occurred amid adverse weather conditions, including strong rain and a tailwind, with the aircraft landing above recommended speeds on a wet runway.

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Runway Weather Airlines Airline 105

AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

More than half of respondents say aircraft tracking by the public should be optional. The post Last Week’s Poll Result: Keep Aircraft Locations Private appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at AustinBergstrom International Airport (AUS) introduced new technology on Sunday designed to improve the situational awareness of air traffic controllers (ATC). As the airport handles hundreds of flights daily, new airfield surveillance systems have been installed to reduce the risk of runway incidents.

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Air Traffic Control Runway 105

AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

Poll: Would You Fly On A Single Pilot Airliner Poll: Would You Fly On A Single Pilot Airliner? Yes. Yes, if the automation was tested and approved. Yes, if I was the pilot. No. Other Δ The post Poll: Would You Fly On A Single Pilot Airliner? appeared first on AVweb.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 52