American Resumes Flights to Haiti Amid Violent Civil Unrest
Airline Geeks
MAY 31, 2024
American Airlines resumed flights to Haiti’s Port-au-Prince International Airport on Thursday after a long hiatus due to civil unrest.
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Celebrating International Flight Attendant Day at Alaska Airlines
Alaska Air
MAY 31, 2024
It’s International Flight Attendant Day, and we’re celebrating our remarkable inflight crew, who go above and beyond for our guests every day. For everything you are, and everything you do—thank you! The post Celebrating International Flight Attendant Day at Alaska Airlines appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
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Livery of the Week: Southwest’s Shamu Scheme
Airline Geeks
MAY 31, 2024
In 1988, Southwest Airlines, known for its line-up of special liveries, partnered with SeaWorld of Texas for a unique marketing campaign.
What Are Inaugural Flights Like? Are They Worth Taking?
One Mile at a Time
MAY 31, 2024
If you’re an aviation geek , odds are that you’ve either taken an inaugural flight, or at least have been interested in taking one. In this post I wanted to talk about these special flights in a bit more detail. How different are they than your typical flight, and are they worth seeking out? The truth is that back in the day, I used to go out of my way to fly on inaugural flights, though I don’t anymore.
B-17 Aluminum Overcast Now Featured at EAA Aviation Museum’s Eagle Hangar
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 31, 2024
The EAA Aviation Museum’s Eagle Hangar welcomed a noteworthy addition on Thursday, May 23, as the B-17 Aluminum Overcast was displayed for the first time in 30 years. This marks the beginning of its future preservation and restoration plans. In April 2021 the Experimental Aircraft Association’s B-17G, Aluminum Overcast (44-85740, N5017N), was grounded after a wing-attach issue was found.
5 Benefits That Make Hilton Aspire Card Worth It
One Mile at a Time
MAY 31, 2024
Link: Apply now for the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card As I often say, I find hotel credit cards to be quite underrated. These cards can be worth holding onto even if you don’t intend to spend a lot of money on them. For example, I’ve written about how the World of Hyatt Credit Card ( review ) is great — the card has a $95 annual fee, and I think the Category 1-4 free night certificate offered by the card more than justifies the annual fee in and of itself.
Friday photo: two Boeings
Air Facts
MAY 31, 2024
Friday photo: two Boeings Air Facts Journal The view: Two Boeings nose to nose but decades apart. The pilot: Chris Schaich The airplane: Boeing IB75A (450 Stearman) and Boeing 737 (BBJ) The mission: Flying weekend rides in the museum Stearman. The memory: I had been flying local ride flights from the FBO ramp with a Boeing 737 BBJ parked close by. During a break between rides, I was admiring the two aircraft from the same manufacturer.
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Airbus faces new output delays amid parts shortages
Aviation News
MAY 31, 2024
PARIS, May 31 (Reuters) – Airbus is facing new pressure on its planned production ramp-up for passenger jets as the world’s largest planemaker struggles to.
New ACS for Nearly Every Pilot Category in Effect May 31
Plane and Pilot
MAY 31, 2024
Instructors, learner pilots, and DPEs alike will need to brush up on the new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and a couple of Practical Test Standards … Read More "New ACS for Nearly Every Pilot Category in Effect May 31" The post New ACS for Nearly Every Pilot Category in Effect May 31 appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.
FAA will not allow Boeing to boost 737 MAX production yet
Aviation News
MAY 31, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration will not immediately allow Boeing to increase 737 MAX production as it addresses ongoing safety issues,
FAA Greenlights Amazon Drone Delivery Beyond Visual Line Of Sight
AV Web
MAY 31, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Amazon’s Prime Air drone program permission to conduct flights “beyond visual line of sight” (BVLOS), allowing the company to scale its drone delivery operation. To obtain the BVLOS approval, Amazon said it conducted several flight demonstrations showing how its drone used onboard detect-and-avoid technology to navigate away from obstacles such as aircraft, helicopters and a hot air balloon.
11 Best Online Ground Schools
Thrust Flight
MAY 31, 2024
In this post I’m going to share the best online ground schools available in 2023. The age of online learning is here. While you can’t (yet) take flight lessons from the comfort of your home, there is a ton of learning you can do between flight lessons at the airport. Online ground schools allow pilots […] The post 11 Best Online Ground Schools appeared first on Thrust Flight.
62 Seconds of Deadly Severe Turbulence
Ask Captain Lim
MAY 31, 2024
Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER Photo credit: N509FZ( [link] ) 62 Seconds of Deadly Severe Turbulence Last week, one passenger died and about 30 passengers were injured when a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 encountered severe turbulence over the Irrawaddy Delta, Myanmar. The Singapore Ministry of Transport TSIB just released a preliminary a report that the rapid changes in G (Gravity) forces over a 4.6-second duration likely caused the injuries to crew and passengers.
Norse Atlantic Airways launches the New York JFK – Athens route
World Airline News
MAY 31, 2024
Norse Atlantic Airways is celebrating its latest inaugural flight—creating a new route from New York (JFK) to Athens. The inaugural flight took off on May 30, 2024. Photo: Norse Atlantic Airways The 9-hour, 35-minute flight from New York (JFK) to Athens (ATH) will depart five times a week, taking off Saturday at 1:55 p.m. EDT, arriving Sunday at 6:30 a.m. local time, Monday at 1:30 a.m.
Discover the Take Flight Difference in Flight Training
Take Flight OC
MAY 31, 2024
Why Choose Take Flight Aviation for Your Pilot Training? Choosing the right flight school is crucial to your success and satisfaction in aviation training. At Take Flight Aviation, we understand the challenges and disappointments that can come with choosing a flight school based solely on ambitious advertising. Here’s how we ensure our students never face those common industry pitfalls: Hear From Students Who Switched to Us: Personalized Scheduling: “I was given a checkride date on day one
Delta to launch the Seattle/Tacoma – Taipei route on June 6
World Airline News
MAY 31, 2024
Delta Air Lines will further expand its Asia network this summer with the launch of daily nonstop service from Seattle/Tacoma (SEA) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) starting on June 6, 2024.
Starting flight training later in life: some tips for success
Flight Training Central
MAY 31, 2024
As we get older, most of us get worse at being a student—no matter what the subject. The first 20 years of life are filled with classes, tests, and homework, so we’re used to absorbing new information and occasionally stumbling on our path to mastery. The typical 45-65 year old, on the other hand, likely hasn’t been in a formal educational setting in a long time.
Boeing 737-800 approach into Antalya (AYT)
World Airline News
MAY 31, 2024
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Why I fly
Flight Training Central
MAY 31, 2024
I was asked the other day, Why do I fly those little planes anyway? They asked wouldn’t I rather ride in a big airliner, Or use my money to buy an RV and maybe hire a driver? So it made me ponder, Why do I choose to sit in a seat in the sky way up yonder? Well there are many reasons as my list I begin, Too many to count, but here is my top ten. To get from here to there No orange barrels or blue lights will I see.
ATPS2024: Return to growth sees airlines invest in payments, but challenges remain
Aviation Bussiness News
MAY 31, 2024
A return to growth globally for aviation is welcome but is presenting new challenges for airlines as they grapple with a proliferation of payment methods. The Airline and Travel Payments Summit held in London last week heard that additional costs of payments and complexity is presenting a challenge to airlines and travel companies. Ahmed Bennis, global head of customer success for airline at Outpayce, the stand-alone payments division launched by European travel technology giant Amadeus last yea
Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1997 Kitfox IV-1200
Plane and Pilot
MAY 31, 2024
Today’s bargain unlocks off-airport and backcountry adventures for less than the price of many Cessna 150s. One of the most popular experimental aircraft available, the … Read More "Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1997 Kitfox IV-1200" The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1997 Kitfox IV-1200 appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.
Edinburgh Airport workers secure double digit pay rise
Aviation Bussiness News
MAY 31, 2024
Around 50 ground workers employed by EASL (Edinburgh Airport Services Ltd) have backed a pay deal which delivers an increase in basic pay from £10.90 to £12.20 per hour along with enhancements to shift rates, sick pay, and holidays. READ: Southwest customer service union scores ‘historic’ wage deal The workers undertake various roles including customer services, drivers, and baggage handlers.
Terminally Early: The Berlin Viewing Platform
Fear of Landing
MAY 31, 2024
Mistakes were made. All of them were mine. Before I left for Dresden, I planned out my full itinerary. Berlin is a much busier airport than Tallinn, so I needed to remember that when it was time to leave, I’d need to arrive two hours before. When I added the revised time to my online calendar, I forgot that I was on Eastern European Time but my flight was on Central European Time.
AIX2024: BermudAir wins Crystal Cabin Award
Aviation Bussiness News
MAY 31, 2024
Regional start-up airline BermudAir has scooped an award for interior design at this year’s Crystal Cabin awards. The BermudAir Aisle Class Suite is a business class passenger seat for its Embraer 175 aircraft flying from the USA to Bermuda. It was created by converting 2-2 economy seats into a 1-1 suite. Judges thought that the solution was cost-efficient and sustainable, as over 70 per cent of the existing seats are reused.
New IFR Oral Exam Guide on Offer from ASA
Plane and Pilot
MAY 31, 2024
Are you working on your instrument rating? You’ll want to get the latest edition of The Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide from Aviation Supplies and … Read More "New IFR Oral Exam Guide on Offer from ASA" The post New IFR Oral Exam Guide on Offer from ASA appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.
What Is Crew Resource Management?
Thrust Flight
MAY 31, 2024
Crew Resource Management, commonly referred to as CRM, is a human factors concept pilots use to ensure that they use every available resource to help safely operate an aircraft. CRM emerged from a spate of high-profile aviation accidents in the 1970s, many of which may have been avoided had the flight crews worked better as […] The post What Is Crew Resource Management?
Boeing Unveils Safety Plan Amid FAA Oversight
AV Web
MAY 31, 2024
On Thursday, during a three-hour meeting with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Boeing officials formally presented a detailed plan to resolve the quality and safety problems plaguing the manufacturer. Following the door blowout incident on Jan. 5, the FAA intensified its oversight of Boeing, giving the company 90 days to submit a corrective action plan addressing its concerns.
ATPS2024: Airlines are having to balance payment choice and keeping up with regulations
Aviation Bussiness News
MAY 31, 2024
Constantly changing payment regulations is forcing airlines to balance offering customers choice and generating growth, last week’s Airline and Travel Payments Summit heard. Liam Nuttal, payments manager at Gulf carrier Etihad, told the event in London that he has to make sure the airline remains compliant with new regulations within its existing payments infrastructure.
Quiz: Flying IFR with ForeFlight
iPad Pilot News
MAY 31, 2024
Quiz: Flying IFR with ForeFlight iPad Pilot News The iPad and ForeFlight take a lot of the guesswork out of flying IFR, thanks to smart flight planning tools and digital instrument chart organization features. Our latest quiz will test your knowledge of where to find key preflight and inflight data in ForeFlight needed for IFR flying. Where can you find the GPS RAIM status for a planned IFR flight?
AIX2024: Deutsche Aircraft signs supplier deal with Satys Cabin
Aviation Bussiness News
MAY 31, 2024
German OEM Deutsche Aircraft, and Satys Cabin have announced a joint agreement at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg for the supply of lavatory assemblies for the upcoming D328eco. This isn’t the first supplier contract between the companies. In August 2023, Deutsche Aircraft commissioned Satys Cabin to design and produce the interior fittings for the D328eco.
The F-35s Will Take Over The Netherlands’ Nuclear Role Within NATO Starting Tomorrow
The Aviationist
MAY 31, 2024
The nuclear role transitions from the F-16 to the F-35. Beginning on June 1, 2024, the F-35 will fully assume the Netherlands’ nuclear responsibilities within NATO, replacing the F-16, in what is yet another step [.] The post The F-35s Will Take Over The Netherlands’ Nuclear Role Within NATO Starting Tomorrow appeared first on The Aviationist.
Canadian Competition Bureau Commences Study on Airline Industry
Airline Geeks
MAY 31, 2024
The independent Canadian law enforcement agency regulating competition within the country is undertaking a ‘market study’ on the airline industry.
Cranky Weekly Review Presented by San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport: Corporate ShAAkeup, Alaska Buddies Up with Contour
Cranky Flier
MAY 31, 2024
American Rolls BAAck ChAAnges American Airlines announced this week that EVP and CCO Vasu Raja would leave the carrier early next month after two years in his current role and 20 years at the airline. Raja has been the driver of a new corporate strategy designed to pull focus away from managed corporate travel and other business-related sales while driving traffic to AA.com, and the carrier’s other preferred booking channels.
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