Aerotime

JUNE 21, 2024

Flying boats are a rare breed of aircraft these days. Yet while their popularity as versatile flying machines may have faded since their heyday in the 1930s and 1940s, there remain a few that are still going strong, in most cases many decades after they first took to the air. One such example is a UK-based Catalina flying boat that carries the registration G-PBYA. 3,305 Catalinas were built during the Second World War, but this particular aircraft, which reached its 80th birthday in October 2023

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

I’d be impressed by this woman’s time management skills and hustle, if only her actions weren’t so reckless… Pilot reportedly worked at Virgin Atlantic & KM Malta Airlines Airline pilots have a lot of responsibility, given the number of lives they have in their hands. This is why aviation is so heavily regulated, to ensure that pilots only fly so many hours, and have a minimum amount of rest between trips.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 134

Aerotime

JUNE 21, 2024

Canadian simulator and training giant CAE has inaugurated a new facility in Savannah, Georgia, which will be dedicated to the training of Gulfstream executive jet pilots and technicians. The new training center is located close to Gulfstream’s HQ and production facility, and it has the capacity for as many as four full-flight simulators (FFS). The Savannah facility is the first executive aviation training center to be built exclusively for Gulfstream and CAE’s fifth in the United States, adding

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating yet another incident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737. This incident is especially strange, since conditions were good, so one has to wonder what exactly was going on with the pilots. Southwest 737 pilots confused in Oklahoma City? This incident involves Southwest Airlines flight WN4069 from Las Vegas (LAS) to Oklahoma City (OKC), which departed on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

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Aerotime

JUNE 21, 2024

Reports indicate that Boeing has reallocated its engineering staff to support ongoing commercial development programs and expedite aircraft deliveries. According to a memo to program staff first seen by The Air Current , engineers have been redirected to the 737-7, 737-10, 777-9, and 777-8 freighter programs, shifting away from the experimental X-66A project.

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Airplanes 284

Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

Ever since Boeing announced its intention to buy back Spirit AeroSystems earlier this year, there have been talks and discussions about how the deal would proceed, given that Spirit has diversified its business over the years.

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Aerotime

JUNE 21, 2024

Etihad Airways has announced that it is to launch eight new destinations during June 2024, a massive boost to the carrier’s network schedule. Year-round operations On June 19, 2024, Etihad began its four-times weekly services to its 11th Indian destination, Jaipur International Airport (JAI). On June 24, 2024, the Abu Dhabi-based airline will launch a new service to Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) in Al Qassim, marking Etihad’s fourth destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Ara

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Airlines Airline 210

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

In late 2023, Badr Mohammed Al Meer became CEO of Qatar Airways , replacing longtime CEO Akbar Al Baker. If you ask me, Al Meer has done an exceptional job so far in the short time he has been at the airline, and he’s one of the airline CEOs I respect most. In particular, his focus has been on people, including staff and customers. Employees at the airline love him, as one of his first orders of business at the airline was eliminating restrictions on staff, including lifting curfews in Doha and

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Cargo Lift Airlines Airline 120

Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

To understand where all the parts that go into building the Airbus A350 are made, you must first grasp the company's vision and learn how it came to be. In the 1960s, European planemakers needed help competing with American giants like Boeing, Lockheed, and McDonnell Douglas. To counter the American giants, Aerospatiale-Matra of France, DASA from Germany, and later British Aerospace joined forces to create what is now a European multinational aerospace corporation with factories in many countrie

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

Delta Air Lines has just announced plans to launch a new seasonal flight between the United States and United Kingdom, which will also be the carrier’s first route between Florida and London. Delta adds Orlando to London winter route For the upcoming winter season, Delta intends to operate a 4x weekly nonstop flight between Orlando (MCO) and London (LHR).

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Jet Airlines Airline 120

Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

Air shows all around the world have been a tradition in the aviation industry for years. The events have gradually gained popularity as the commercial jet scene evolved with new game-changing innovations. Whether up close and personal or seeing aircraft flying from afar, guests attending these events have the chance to see their favorite plane perform what it was built to do.

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Jet Airlines Airline 115

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has just launched an excellent sale for reward flights , in celebration of the carrier’s 40th anniversary. This allows you to save 40% on the cost of award flights all the way through the end of the year, but you need to book soon. Save on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club awards With a new sale from Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, members can save 40% off the number of points required for award tickets on Virgin Atlantic flights in all markets.

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Airlines Airline 117

Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

In the cosmos of aviation, pilots encounter tons of challenges and maneuvers during flight. One of these phenomena is known as the Dutch roll. It is caused by relatively weak positive directional stability instead of positive lateral stability and many other aerodynamic and aeronautical factors.

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Stability Pilot 115

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

Effective immediately, there are more ways to access most Escape Lounges in the United States… More Escape Lounges in USA now accessible with Priority Pass Escapes Lounges are a network of 21 airport lounges, with 15 lounges in the United States and six lounges in the United Kingdom. Travelers can either pay cash to access these lounges, or the lounge network has a partnership with American Express, whereby these lounges belong to the company’s Global Lounge Collection , for those with the Amex

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Airlines Airline 117

Airline Geeks

JUNE 21, 2024

Qantas, the Australian national carrier, has a unique way of celebrating its rich history with two Boeing 737 retro designs.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

Travelers who have the ability to fly privately are treated to the ultimate flexibility. These travelers can utilize private jets , which are typically smaller than commercial airlines. This allows travelers to fly from a wide variety of airports, as the business jet can take off and land on shorter runways. This opens up many airports that are not accessible by commercial flights.

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Runway Jet Airlines Airline 110

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 21, 2024

By Adam Estes Even on a quiet day flying-wise, mechanics at the Planes of Fame Air Museum (POF) in Chino, California are always working on something. One of their largest ongoing projects is an extensive overhaul of the museum’s Republic P-47G Thunderbolt, which has flown for decades with the museum, and once this complete and thorough overhaul is finished, it will continue to do so for years to come.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has the second-highest number of flights between Africa and North America. It is one of 12 airlines with non-stop or one-stop, same-plane, same-flight-number flights. It coexists with Air Algerie, Air Canada, Air Senegal, Air Transat ( it has just started flying to Africa ), Azores Airlines ( yes, really ), Delta Air Lines, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines (the largest operator), Kenya Airways, Tunisair, and United Airlines.

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Airlines Airline 110

Alaska Air

JUNE 21, 2024

We’ve handpicked some “destination dupes” for this summer’s hottest travel trend! These spots are just as delightful (and maybe even cheaper!) as their popular counterparts. Plus, we’re rolling out our biggest summer schedule ever, with new nonstop routes and international destinations. The post 7 summer destination dupes you must visit for the ultimate & unexpected getaway appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Airlines Airline 103

Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

Austrian Airlines has six Boeing 777-200ERs (averaging 23.5 years), three 767-300ERs (24.7 years), and, for now, two 787-9s (4.7 years). The pair of 787s was initially ordered by Hainan Airlines but not used. Instead, they were part of the Bamboo Airways fleet. Each aircraft has 294 seats : 26 in business, 21 in premium economy, and 247 in regular economy.

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Airlines Airline 110

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 21, 2024

Imagine receiving a daily windfall of $410,000 for an entire year. That’s the scale of the estimated economic benefit the local Reno economy enjoyed during … Read More "Reno Air Races Pumped $150 Million into Local Economy" The post Reno Air Races Pumped $150 Million into Local Economy appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Pilot 98

Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

Unsurprisingly, writers are drawn to high-frequency routes, as it's easy to grab eyeballs. However, lower-frequency services are more exciting in many ways, especially if theyre intercontinental, such as across the Atlantic from the US and Canada. The intrigue increases further if they use narrowbody aircraft, wet-leased widebodies, or operate eastbound during the day.

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AV Web

JUNE 21, 2024

Climate activists in the United Kingdom were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after targeting Taylor Swift’s jet and vandalizing other aircraft with orange paint on Thursday. The two protesters, identified as Jennifer Kowalski, 28, and Cole Macdonald, 22, are part of a U.K. environmental group called Just Stop Oil. According to a post on X , the pair targeted Stansted Airport hours after Swift’s jet had landed.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

One of the most significant considerations that pilots make when deciding the kind of airline job they want is the length of trips. Flying commercially features a wide array of trip constructions, or the duration and type of flying that an individual flying sequence is built from. Some trips last for a few hours, while others span over half of a calendar month.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 110

Fear of Landing

JUNE 21, 2024

I’ve been intrigued by the photographs being passed around of the Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 that flew into a hailstorm. We’ve seen some hail-battered planes before but this one took the nose cone right off! Austrian Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is the flag carrier of Austria. They ordered four new Airbus A320neo aircraft in 2022.

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Airlines Airline Weather Cockpit 98

Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

Passengers were delayed half a day after their flight was hit by a garbage truck at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro this Friday morning. The plane was in the process of boarding when the truck clipped the aircraft. Passengers reported the airplane shaking after the incident and were required to deboard while inspections were made.

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Airplanes Airlines Airline 110

Airline Geeks

JUNE 21, 2024

Even as hiring trends change, some carriers are still offering lucrative sign-on bonuses to new pilots with some nearing $200,000.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 98

Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

Good value, or even free, cabin upgrading is one of the most desirable perks of loyalty programs. Miles or points collected in the program can usually be used towards upgrades, and elite status can lead to free upgrades.

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Airlines Airline 105

AV Web

JUNE 21, 2024

On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it was investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that triggered a low altitude alert during a 9-mile approach to Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers World Airport. The incident occurred early Wednesday on a flight from Las Vegas to Oklahoma City. According to reports, the Southwest Boeing 737-800 was flying at an altitude of 525 feet above the ground while on a 9-mile approach to the airport.

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Air Traffic Control Approach Airlines Airline 98

Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

Could fighter jets ever go green? The answer is maybe - at least air forces around the world are toying with the idea of green aircraft. Many Western militaries are attempting to run military aircraft on sustainable aviation fuels (or at least blends). It has long been the case that the military operates by different rules than the civilian commercial sector.

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AV Web

JUNE 21, 2024

On June 18, a Delaware bankruptcy judge approved the sale of Icon Aircraft to SG Investment America for $15.79 million, according to recent legal filings. The manufacturer, known for its Icon A5 amphibious light sport aircraft, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, declaring $170 million in debt. In May, Icon selected SG Investment America as the ‘stalking horse’ bidder tasked with setting the initial sale price for other potential buyers during the auction process.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

The Grumman A-6 was designed as an all-weather attack aircraft to fulfill the requirements of the Bureau of Aeronautics to replace the Douglas A-1 Skyraider. The low-altitude aircraft was known for its speed, agility, and payload capacity. Simple Flying lists the notable features of the A-6E Intruder.

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AV Web

JUNE 21, 2024

On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it was investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that triggered a low altitude alert during a 9-mile approach to Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers World Airport. The incident occurred early Wednesday on a flight from Las Vegas to Oklahoma City. According to reports, the Southwest Boeing 737-800 was flying at an altitude of 525 feet above the ground while on a 9-mile approach to the airport.

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Air Traffic Control Approach Airlines Airline 95

Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

Ekranoplans, or as they are also forgettably known, ground effect vehicles (GEV), were a major area of study and development during the Soviet Union. It has long been understood that if some formidable engineering challenges can be overcome, ekranoplans could be revolutionary in hybrid sea/airborne transportation. DARPA is one US company that is working to do just that with its new Liberty Lifter.

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Ground Effect 105

AV Web

JUNE 21, 2024

Climate activists in the United Kingdom were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after targeting Taylor Swift’s jet and vandalizing other aircraft with orange paint on Thursday. The two protesters, identified as Jennifer Kowalski, 28, and Cole Macdonald, 22, are part of a UK environmental group called Just Stop Oil. According to a post on X , the pair targeted Stansted Airport hours after Swift’s jet had landed.

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Jet Runway 93

Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

Eclipse Aviation was the manufacturer of the Eclipse 500 very light jet and the newly proposed Eclipse 400 single-engine jet. Things seemed to be going well, but then it took a downturn. The company was hit by bankruptcy, changed its name and merged, but things still didn't go to plan. Here we take a look at the journey of the downfall of Eclipse Aviation.

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Jet 105

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 21, 2024

By Adam Estes Even on a quiet day flying-wise, mechanics at the Planes of Fame Air Museum (POF) in Chino, California are always working on something. One of their largest ongoing projects is an extensive overhaul of the museum’s P-47G Thunderbolt, which has flown for decades with the museum, and once this complete and thorough overhaul is finished, it will continue to do so for years to come.

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Pilot General Aviation Cockpit 92