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Critical data that could piece together the final movements of a Black Hawk helicopter before it crashed with an American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 in Washington DC are contained within the submerged wreckage, according to the National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB). On February 4, 2024, the NTSB confirmed that the US Army Black Hawk was at 300 feet (rounded to the nearest 100 feet) at the time of the collision but additional information to verify data points from the helicopter was needed.
Airbus and Boeing have released their reports on the projected future of the global aviation industry. The reports are notable for highlighting how increasingly important Asia is and that the industry is expected to continue growing in the foreseeable future. Forecasting future demand is incredibly important for Airbus and Boeing, as they have to plan decades in advance with designing new aircraft and developing new technologies.
British Airways has updated its new loyalty program The British Airways Club with new ways passengers can take advantage of offers to achieve bronze, silver and gold status. In December 2024, British Airways unveiled its new look scheme which means customers earn points based on their spend rather than the distance they travel from but now the UK-carrier is looking to go further.
The National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) has continued to update the public about the progress of the investigation of the mid-air collision between a PSA Airlines Mitsubishi CRJ700, which was operating a flight on behalf of American Eagle, and a United States Army (USA) Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on January 29.
Embraer and Flexjet have inked a major deal for 182 executive aircraft plus 30 options with the related support services. The exact breakdown of the order, announced on February 5, 2025, and is worth US$7 billion at catalogue prices, has not yet been confirmed, although it includes some Phenom 300E light jets as well as an unspecified quantity of the larger Praetor 500 and 600.
OMG, ITA AIRWAYS A321NEO BUSINESS CLASS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, AND THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST FLIGHTS IVE EVER TAKEN. A FIVE STAR RATING DOESNT DO JUSTICE TO THIS EXPERIENCE. Okay, sorry for all those caps, but I feel like any other introduction wouldnt do justice to this flight. During my quick trip to Paris and Cairo , I flew ITA Airways Airbus A321neo business class on the short 2hr50min afternoon flight from Rome (FCO) to Cairo (CAI).
Alaska Airlines has been a staple on the West Coast for its more than 90-year history. However, in the last two decades, the carrier has been able to expand its route network to several destinations throughout the Midwest, South, and East Coast. Similar to its Hawaii network, the airline spent several years building its operation throughout the continental US, thanks to growing its Boeing 737 fleet.
Marriott co-branded credit cards offer a variety of perks, and one of the perks available on some cards is an anniversary free night award. This can be hugely valuable, so in this post I want to go over all the details you need to be aware of when it comes to redeeming these certificates. What are Marriott anniversary free night awards? Hotel credit cards often come with great perks that can more than offset their annual fees.
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Marriott co-branded credit cards offer a variety of perks, and one of the perks available on some cards is an anniversary free night award. This can be hugely valuable, so in this post I want to go over all the details you need to be aware of when it comes to redeeming these certificates. What are Marriott anniversary free night awards? Hotel credit cards often come with great perks that can more than offset their annual fees.
The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was one of the last great long-range airliners developed by Boeing before the jet age. The Stratocruiser was developed from Boeing's B-29 Superfortress (the most expensive military project in WWII) and was developed into the C-97 Stratofreighter (77 of these were built for the Air Force). The aircraft is famous for its distinctive shape, two decks, and seating capacity of up to 100 passengers.
I dont usually cover individual domestic route changes, but Id consider this one to be pretty significant and noteworthy, as JetBlue continues its transition to being a leisure focused airline. JetBlue cuts 6x daily BOS to LGA flights @IshrionA reports how as of April 30, 2025, JetBlue will be discontinuing service on the short 185-mile route between Boston Logan (BOS) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).
LOT Polish is one of more than 45 passenger airlines to operate between Europe and North America this summer. Inevitably, its transatlantic network mainly focuses on cities with significant numbers of people with Polish heritage: Chicago, New York, and Toronto.
There are lots of ways to earn World of Hyatt bonus points for hotel stays, from taking advantage of Hyatts global promotions , to staying at new brands with the Brand Explorer offer. Theres another ongoing promotion that can earn you bonus points for stays at new hotels, which members often dont consider. 500 bonus points per night at new Hyatt hotels On an ongoing basis, World of Hyatt offers 500 bonus points per night at new Hyatt hotels around the world : You can find the full list of partic
For billionaires, pop stars, ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWI), and top sports stars, private jets are nothing new, and there is no doubt that they offer the utmost in convenience, privacy, and comfort. Since the pandemic, business aviation has boomed, charter prices have settled, and more people are traveling by private jet than ever before.
Turkish Airlines has just opened its newest lounge, which is also the carriers largest lounge outside of Istanbul Basics of Turkish Airlines new Tokyo Narita lounge Today, Turkish Airlines has opened a lounge at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). The lounge is located in the South Wing of Terminal 1, Satellite 4, near gate 47. The lounge is opening in two phases.
A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner , operated Japan Airlines (JAL), made contact with a Delta Air Lines 737-800 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on Wednesday. The incident reportedly happened shortly after the JAL aircraft arrived from Tokyo.
RESCUING DOC , a book that chronicles the decades-long saga of Tony Mazzolinis and DOCs Friends to acquire and return the last restorable B-29 Superfortress to flight status, is now available for purchase. All book proceeds will support DOC and DOCs operations. The book, written by Dave Franson, a career aviation marketer and communicator from Wichita, KS, covers the in-depth story of Tony Mazzolinis passion and dream to restore a B-29 Superfortress.
Theres evidence that business aviation is doing quite well as the end of the first quarter of the century approaches. Fractional share provider Flexjet yesterday announced a $7 billion order for 182 aircraft from Embraer Executive Jets, to be delivered over the next six years. The order projects that the Flexjet fleet will almost double to some 600 aircraft by 2031.
Sometimes called the walk-around, the Cessna 172 preflight checklist is the initial inspection a pilot makes of the aircraft right before they take it flying. It’s a vital safety check to ensure that that plane is airworthy–that is, it has everything it legally needs to fly and is in good condition to do so. Most […] The post Performing the Cessna 172 Preflight Checklist appeared first on Thrust Flight.
At a special ceremony in Mirabel, Canada, representatives from airBaltic and Airbus gathered for the official unveiling of the carriers newest and 50 th A220-300. As the launch customer of the Airbus A220-300 eight years ago, the event celebrating the collaboration between airBaltic and Airbus held a particular significance for those in attendance. The new aircraft was unveiled on February 4, 2025, complete with a dazzling new livery designed by way of a public competition launched by airBaltic
Heres a very specific airport lounge etiquette question that Id love to get some reader takes on Airport lounge furniture: shoes or socks? Its common to see travelers behaving poorly in airport lounges, whether its people picking their nose at a buffet, or putting their bare feet on chairs. However, heres where it gets tricky, if you ask me. Many airport lounges have chairs with ottomans, so that you can get comfortable.
Breeze Airways has announced that it added three new cities and 19 new routes across its network, with six of those routes being one-stop itineraries that do not require passengers to switch aircraft during the stop, marketed as BreezeThru.
From capitalising on the rise of e-commerce demand to implementing initiatives that reduce its carbon footprint, Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is focused on a strong future. The airports business development director, Nico Le Roux, shares insights on these and other strategies to enhance PIKs cargo capabilities. How are global economic conditions affecting the air cargo industry in general, and what implications does this have for Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)?
The moves come as Lufthansa Group begins full integration of ITA into their network starting on February 3, 2025. Integration Includes Terminal Sharing, Code Sharing, and Lounge Sharing Lufthansas integration of ITA Airways is part of the minority stake it took into the carrier in 2023. After taking a $348 million stake in the carrier for 41% interest, ITA agreed to become the fifth network airline for the German company.
Competition aerobatic pilot and airshow favorite Mike Goulian entered a partnership a few years ago with Orly, France-based Aura Aero to promote its Integral aircraft series in the U.S. Based in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Goulian has one example of the tailwheel Integral R in place, and is working with Aura Aero to achieve U.S. certification. Also on tap are the Integral S nosewheel version and the Integral E fully-electronic option.
The airline announced the renovation of the airports Alaska Lounge, doubling the seating and adding more space for travelers to relax. New Space Includes More Outlets, Local Coffee, and Regional Artists The new space is located at the airports Concourse C near gate C1. Expanded by 2,600 square feet, the lounge can now accommodate 140 seats. Centering the Alaska Lounge is their food and beverage offering, which features seasonal food items and premium beverages curated from across the west coast
With its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, now approved by shareholders, Boeing has found a pleasant surprise that is good enough to push the stock price up, a rare occurrence recently. As Boeing struggles to increase 737 MAX output, Spirit AeroSystems reportedly has a substantial inventory of high-quality, ready-to-go fuselages on the lot.
The academy of aviation serves as the foundation for individuals aspiring to take flight, both literally and figuratively. These specialized institutions provide comprehensive training for students to master the art and science of aviation, preparing them for fulfilling careers in the skies. Whether you dream of becoming a commercial pilot , flight instructor, or aviation maintenance, an academy of aviation offers the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve those goals.
Rolls-Royce and General Electric are two of the largest players in the widebody commercial engine market (Pratt & Whitney and Safran now focus mostly on narrowbodies). Like the Airbus A380, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner comes with a choice of two engines : the General Electric GEnX-1B and Rolls-Royce Trent 1000.
In this post, I’ll share some of the best flashlights for pilots. A good quality flashlight is a flight bag essential. But you dont want just any cheap light. You want a quality light you can depend on when you need it. Once you start flying at night youll need a nice light for your preflight […] The post 10 Best Flashlights for Pilots (And Headlamps Too) appeared first on Thrust Flight.
Starting in May 2025, United Airlines will fly nonstop between Chicago and Ontario, California, making it the airlines fourth route to the southern California airport. The carrier has also added two more routes from Chicago to Billings and Halifax, which will be operated by SkyWest Airlines.
Thanks to its fuel efficiency and low operating costs, the Airbus A350 has become a favorite of airlines worldwide, and is deployed on some of the world's longest routes.
Textron Aviation announced earlier this week it has delivered the first SkyCourier utility twin-engine aircraft in Canada to Air Bravo Corporation, a passenger, cargo, and air-ambulance flight service provider with bases in Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Barrie, and Meaford, Ontario. The SkyCourier received Transport Canada Civil Aviation certification late last year.
Turkish Airlines has announced that it opened its largest international lounge outside of Turkey, with the new premium space at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) welcoming up to 105 passengers during the first phase of the lounges opening.
The U.S. Navy has declared Initial Operating Capability (IOC) status for a new infrared search-and-track (IRST) sensor system developed by Lockheed Martin(NYSE:LMT) for F/A-18 Super.
Since the Airbus A350 first entered commercial service in early 2015, nearly 650 of these magnificent aircraft have been delivered to operators worldwide. It has rapidly become the flagship of leading airlines such as Delta Air Lines, Singapore Airlines, Air France, Cathay Pacific, and Air India, and it is the second best-selling Airbus widebody of all time, lagging only the A330, which had a 20-year head-start.
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