Aerotime
AUGUST 13, 2024
Rotor Technologies, a US startup that develops unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) out of New Hampshire, has announced the launch of the world’s two largest commercial drones. The drones, named Airtruck and Sprayhawk, are both based on the Robinson R44 helicopter airframe, which has been adapted to perform a number of tasks, such as lifting cargos or spraying crops, while remotely operated.
Alaska Air
AUGUST 13, 2024
We’re investing in JetZero, a company developing a blended-wing body aircraft that uses up to 50% less fuel and produces fewer emissions. This underscores our commitment to advancing technologies that drive aviation toward a net-zero carbon future. The post Alaska Airlines announces investment in JetZero to propel innovative aircraft technology and design appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
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Aerotime
AUGUST 13, 2024
thiopian Airlines is investing in the development of a new mega airport near Addis Ababa with the capacity for up to 110 million passengers per year. The airline announced on August 12, 2024, that it has signed a contract with engineering and architecture firm Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners), which is a partner of Zaha Hadid Architects.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
Delta Air Lines is introducing complementary WiFi on international flights. The carrier has been hard at work equipping select long-haul aircraft with high-speed internet connectivity thanks to global communications company ViaSat.
Aerotime
AUGUST 13, 2024
Emirates has unveiled two more routes where retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft will be introduced after the first was launched earlier this month from Dubai to Geneva. Emirates announced on August 13, 2024, that its newly refurbished Boeing 777s will operate to both Zurich and Riyadh from October 1, 2024, as rollout of its upgraded jets continues. Emirates confirmed that from October 2024, passengers on flights EK85 and EK86 to Zurich, and EK819 and EK820 to Riyadh, will enjoy an enhanced Boeing 7
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
"Rut-Roh" (as Scooby-Doo the cartoon dog would say), here we go again with yet another sure-to-be controversial Top 5 military aircraft list. In particular, I'll never forget the proverbial feathers I ruffled with my June 2024 piece titled "Top 5 Historic Military Aircraft That Changed Aviation" due to the conspicuous absence of any British warbirds Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm alike from that particular list.
Aerotime
AUGUST 13, 2024
airBaltic announced on August 13, 2024, that it is exercising its option to purchase 10 additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft. These 10 aircraft are part of an order for 30 A220-300 aircraft plus 20 options, which the Riga-based airline placed during the Dubai Air Show 2023. This brings the total of firm orders for this type of aircraft on airBaltic books to 90, with 10 options left to be potentially exercised at some point in the future.
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Aerotime
AUGUST 13, 2024
In a historic first for space exploration, SpaceX will launch a crewed spacecraft to fly over the Earth’s Polar regions later this year. SpaceX confirmed on August 12, 2024, that in the first-time event, a four-person crew will launch atop a Falcon 9 rocket and pass over the Polar regions aboard the Dragon capsule over a three-to-five-day mission. The commercial astronaut mission has been aptly named Fram2, after the Norwegian ship that ventured on expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic region
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
Last month, Boeing achieved a rare win over a European aircraft manufacturer in July for ordering new aircraft. However, overall, year to date, Boeing is still trailing badly in following a string of safety concerns at the American aircraft manufacturer. The Seattle-based American airline manufacturer scored 72 new planes in July versus 59 at Airbus.
Aerotime
AUGUST 13, 2024
A Singapore Airlines B787-10 aircraft landed at Japan’s Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo with a technical brake issue. Flight SQ638 departed Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) at 00:15 local time, and arrived as expected in NRT Airport at around 07:30 local time. The incident occurred on August 12, 2024, at around 07:38 local time when the B787-10 aircraft landed safely on Runway B (RWY16L/34R), albeit with smoke billowing from the plane tyres.
Airline Geeks
AUGUST 13, 2024
With a new EAS contract, Denver Air Connection will be expanding to the busiest airport in the world, and home of its newest interline partner.
Aerotime
AUGUST 13, 2024
Qatar Airways is enhancing its business class experience by introducing caviar service on selected routes. The deluxe in-flight meal service, ordinarily found in first class, will now be available to Qatar Airways business class passengers on the following flights from Doha International Airport (DOH) from August 15, 2024: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
On Friday, August 2nd, WingX, a popular aviation data analytics firm, released a report highlighting the business jet industry and how it has been affected by recent European events. This includes the 2024 Paris Olympics, which brought in famous celebrities, popular athletes, business executives, and government employees from around the world. Specifically, the 2024 Paris Olympics were responsible for a surge in private jet activity in not only France , but the United Kingdom and Europe as a who
Aerotime
AUGUST 13, 2024
Michelin-starred chef Brandon Jew will be cooking up a storm for Alaska Airlines first class passengers as a new menu launches on flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). From August 14, 2024, Alaska Airlines first-class passengers will be able to preorder from the special menu curated by Jew, who is the head chef and owner of San Francisco’s Michelin-starred Mister Jiu’s restaurant.
Airline Geeks
AUGUST 13, 2024
Low-cost carrier Breeze announced Tuesday it will begin offering flights from New Haven, Conn., marking its second station within the state.
Aerotime
AUGUST 13, 2024
Virgin Australia has placed a firm order with Embraer for eight E190-E2 small narrowbody aircraft as part of its fleet renewal plan. The carrier said the aircraft will be used for the growth of its Western Australia (WA)-based regional and charter business, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA). #NEWS | @VirginAustralia Orders Eight Embraer E190-E2s.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
Your eyes did not deceive you. On August 1st, Ava Airlines used its recently delivered Airbus A310-300 from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Istanbul Airport. You might not have heard of Ava before, but the Iranian carrier is believed to have started operations in February 2024. According to ch-aviation, it has two 737-500s, one MD-83, and one A310-300. The old fleet is, of course, a result of sanctions imposed on Iran.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 13, 2024
Link: Apply now for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card ( review ) is the most premium credit card in the Marriott co-brand card portfolio. The card has a hefty annual fee that might make some people hesitant to apply, but the perks add up. In this post I wanted to share why I think this card is worth picking up, as the benefits justify the annual fee, in my opinion.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
Domestic flights are typically associated with short, quick trips on regional jets. However, historical and political factors in some countries have resulted in borders that span vast distances, making domestic flights much longer. This article will take a closer look at the world's top five longest-scheduled domestic flights.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 13, 2024
Seattle will be getting service from yet another international airline as of next summer, representing continued impressive growth for the airport… Edelweiss Air adds Seattle flights in June 2025 Edelweiss Air has announced plans to launch a new 2x weekly flight between Zurich (ZRH) and Seattle (SEA). The flight will operate seasonally as of June 2, 2025, and is expected to run through late October 2025.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
Because of the many occurrences involving ice, Turboprops are frequently featured in the news. These mishaps frequently result from regrettable sequences of events that preceded the aviation catastrophe. But why are turboprops seeing such a high frequency of icing issues?
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 13, 2024
Every so often we hear a story of a passenger boarding a flight without a ticket. There’s now a story out of Germany of someone who did exactly this on two consecutive days, which is kind of wild (thanks to Klaus for flagging this). Man boards two flights at Munich Airport without ticket German authorities are investigating how a 39-year-old Norwegian national was recently able to board two flights at Munich Airport (MUC) on separate days without a ticket.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
A lawsuit intending to block Alaska Airlines ' planned acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines was thrown out by a US judge on Monday. Passengers who filed the lawsuit reportedly argued that the nearly $2 billion merger would reduce the combined airlines route network and increase prices.
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 13, 2024
After two expeditions totaling eight days and 70 hours of intense work, the Brazilian Aircraft Restoration Association REVOAR , in partnership with Museu Aeroespacial Força Aérea Brasileira Museu Aeroespacial Instituto Histórico-Cultural da Aeronáutica and Força Aérea Brasileira , successfully revived the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine of the P-47D Thunderbolt, which had been grounded for years due to technical issues.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
It's hard to tell how fast a plane moves on the ground without access to a window seat. On a smooth taxiway, movement while taxiing might only be perceptible during turns, while slowing down, or accelerating. With this in mind, here's a guide to how fast planes usually taxi.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 13, 2024
If you’re flying in first or business class on a long haul, international flight, you may be given pajamas to change into. This is offered pretty consistently in first class, while there are select airlines that offer them in business class. I sometimes get questions from readers surrounding the etiquette of wearing pajamas on airplanes, so I wanted to talk about that in a bit more detail in this post, and also share how I approach wearing pajamas on airplanes, and why I value them.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
Many airline pilots get the opportunity to fly both narrowbody and widebody airliners throughout a long career. Many differences between big and small airliners have to do with the flying the planes perform. Namely, widebodies often fly international operations with augmented crews. Additionally, plenty of handling differences exist, particularly during taxing and landing.
Airline Geeks
AUGUST 13, 2024
Edelweiss, a Swiss leisure airline, has announced plans to launch a new nonstop service between Zurich, Switzerland and Seattle, Wash.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
The Hollywood A-lister Harrison Ford is known as much for his love of aviation as for his movies. He started out not being able to keep up his flying hobby due to the expense of lessons, but then gained his pilot license many years later, after his movie success. He owns an impressive range of aircraft in his collection, with vintage aircraft, a helicopter, private jets and general aviation aircraft, he can certainly take his pick when he wants to fly.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 13, 2024
It’s rare that pilots make an impression on passengers, since they don’t interact much with those on the other side of the cockpit door. Heck, the absence of anything eventful or memorable usually means pilots did a good job. However, yesterday I had an American Airlines captain who was memorable on a couple of levels… An awesome Miami-based American Airlines captain Yesterday morning I flew from Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA) on American Airlines, on an Airbus A321neo (it was actually one of the f
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against American Airlines. It accuses the carrier of misrepresenting its sales and distribution strategy. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. It alleges that the airline misled investors and the public about its approach to ticket sales and distribution channels. The case has drawn significant attention in the aviation and investment communities.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 13, 2024
Virgin Australia has just placed a new aircraft order for something other than the Boeing 737. However, odds are that most Virgin Australia customers will never fly this plane. Virgin Australia orders eight Embraer E190-E2s Virgin Australia has placed a firm order for eight Embraer E190-E2 aircraft. Deliveries of the jet are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025, so the first plane could join Virgin Australia’s fleet in roughly a year.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
LATAM Brasil, the Brazilian branch of the LATAM Airlines Group, is considering a purchase of up to 30 Embraer aircraft.
Airline Geeks
AUGUST 13, 2024
Air Botswana has announced several new and returning network additions that it will launch progressively from next month.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
When one thinks of heavy bombers of Great Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War and the early Cold War, chances are that person thinks of that island nation's homegrown Avro Lancaster and Handley Page Halifax (both propeller-driven), and the Avro Vulcan and English Electric Canberra (both jet-powered), not the American-made Boeing B-29 Superfortress.
AV Web
AUGUST 13, 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the results of a special investigation involving more than 500 accidents between 2010 and 2022. The study focused on commercial operations involving commuter air carriers, air tour operators, air ambulance services, on-demand business charter flights and some other operations. The NTSB reported it launched the investigation in 2022 following “a cluster of safety issues” involving Part 135 operators.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 13, 2024
Today, the US carrier Alaska Airlines confirmed that its most loyal customer has accumulated over three million miles with the airline. During a recent flight from Orlando to Seattle, Stephen Routh of Anchorage, Alaska, was recognized with a selection of special gifts and a welcome fit for a rock star.
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