Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Lufthansa appears to be strongly interested in acquiring a 19.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, which is soon to be privatized by the Portuguese government. Lufthansa Group CEO Cartsten Spohr was reported to be in talks with senior Portuguese officials in relation to the potential acquisition. Portugal’s flag carrier was re-nationalized in July 2020, when the Portuguese government recovered majority control of the airline after buying out the shares held by US airline investor and entrepreneur, Davi

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The Boeing Starliner, which is currently attached to the International Space Station (ISS), has reportedly started emitting mysterious ping noises. NASA and Boeing engineers have so far been unable to determine the cause of the unusual sounds.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Emirates has unveiled a unique Airbus A380 livery to highlight the airline’s efforts to transform the lives of thousands of children around the world. Inspired by the Emirates Airline Foundation’s humanitarian work, the Airbus A380 features the theme of children’s artwork and the message “Help to support children in need”. The livery also includes green, orange, blue and pink pastel stars and each of the A380’s engine cowls have been painted in a warm orange shade, “symbolizing a better future

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Jeff Bezos, the former Chairman, President, and Chief Executive officer of Amazon, the owner of The Washington Post newspaper, and the space company Blue Origin. With a net worth north of $200 billion, Bezos is the second-richest man in the world, surpassed only by Elon Musk. He owns a fleet of private jets and has recently expanded his private jet fleet to include four aircraft.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

After a five-year absence, 300 students have graduated from Cathay Pacific’s ‘I Can Fly’ program at a special ceremony in which the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee Ka-Chiu, delivered a congratulatory speech. Launched in 2003, the ‘I Can Fly’ program is designed to foster youth development and nurture future leaders for the Hong Kong aviation industry but was halted due to the COVD-19 pandemic.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

An Army investigation found an F-35 pilot with no previous experience in the type was at the controls of an Apache attack helicopter when it crashed at a base in Utah last February. According to KUTV , which got a copy of the report, the pilot was a colonel and he had 35 minutes of sim time in the Apache before he took off on an orientation flight with a Master Warrant Officer who was qualified in the type.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Firefighters descended on an Airbus facility close to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) after a fire broke out in a furnace, according to French media reports. La Depeche reported that on September 1, 2024, a fire broke out on a furnace “used as a hydraulic press for metal aviation parts” at Airbus ’ Saint-Eloi factory. Emergency responders from the Haute-Garonne Departmental Fire and Rescue Service (SDIS 31) were called to the incident at around 09:30 local time and coordinated with A

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Global aviation in Europe is very much controlled by the “big three” European airline groups — Air France-KLM, IAG, and Lufthansa Group. These airline groups strategically try to buy up independent airlines, largely in order to prevent competitors from doing the same. We’ve just seen Air France-KLM acquire a stake in Scandinavian Airlines , and we’re also seeing Lufthansa Group acquire a stake in ITA Airways.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

United Airlines' aircraft maintenance staff is demanding a better contract and recently rallied across the country. The union representing the workers said that United has been slow in its negotiations and is demanding greater recognition for their work and improved wages, among other things.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The U.S. government has siezed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s Dassault 900 EX for alleged sanctions violations. The big business jet, which Maduro reportedly used as his version of Air Force One, was flown by American officials from the Dominican Republic to Fort Lauderdale. “This morning, the Justice Department seized an aircraft we allege was illegally purchased for $13 million through a shell company and smuggled out of the United States for use by Nicolás Maduro and his cronies,

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It has never been a secret that commercial aviation is one of the world's leading culprits when it comes to carbon emissions, as thousands of gallons of jet fuel are required to complete a simple six-hour flight across the North American continent. According to the International Energy Agency , nearly 2% of global carbon emissions can be attributed to aviation, with the vast majority coming from commercial flights.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Hotel credit cards are among the most underrated out there. Understandably a lot of people get cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ( review ) and Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card ( review ) to maximize the rewards they’re earning for their spending, and that’s a great idea. These cards offer valuable bonus categories, no foreign transaction fees, great travel coverage, and more.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Labor Day travel at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) was disrupted as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reportedly suffered equipment complications. More than 40 inbound flights were diverted to other airports, while nearly 250 outbound flights were delayed.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Virgin Atlantic has announced its newest long haul destination, launching next spring. It’s an interesting one, and I’m curious what the backstory is… Virgin Atlantic adds London to Riyadh flight As of March 30, 2025, Virgin Atlantic will launch a new daily flight between London Heathrow (LHR) and Riyadh (RUH). The airline will use the Airbus A330-900neo for the route, and it will operate with the following schedule: VS242 London to Riyadh departing 2:45PM arriving 11:35PM VS243 Riyadh to London

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Airline Airlines 107

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Emirates is continuing its A380 buy-out spree. The airline and Doric Nimrod Air Two, a Guernsey, UK-based company, have agreed to a deal that will see the airline buying-out five A380s from the lessor for $40 million apiece.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In space no one can hear Starliner pulse anymore. The cause of the strange pulsing noise in one of the speakers on the Boeing crew capsule reported by astronaut Butch Wilmore on Saturday has been found and turned off. “The feedback from the speaker was the result of an audio configuration between the space station and Starliner,” NASA said in an X post. “The speaker feedback Wilmore reported has no technical impact to the crew, Starliner, or station operations, including Starli

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

United Airlines has unveiled its new check-in area at Miami International Airport (MIA), highlighting the carrier's commitment to enhance the overall travel experience for its passengers.

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Thrust Flight

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Envoy Air is a U.S Regional airline founded in 1984 as American Eagle. It was a collection of regional airlines that carried the American Eagle brand name. In 2014 the company changed its name to Envoy Air. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group. Envoy travels to over 150 cities in North America. […] The post Discover an Envoy Pilot Salary (and How to Get a Job as an Envoy Air Pilot) appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

All the longest routes of Flair Airlines (F8) are over 2,000 miles long. According to data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company, these routes offer as little as two operations during the month of September. On all of these routes, the total number of seats per departure is identical - 189. Let's get more into the details behind the longest routes of this Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier.

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Thrust Flight

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Few airlines have the cult-like following that Southwest Airlines enjoys. Though many newer carriers have attempted to emulate their success, Southwest remains singular in the airline industry. Passengers love to fly with them, and flight crews love working for them. Here’s a look at Southwest’s operations, pilot salaries, and how to get a job with […] The post Southwest Airlines Pilot Salary – How to Become a Southwest Pilot appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Aviation aficionados now have a chance to add a part of the last Airbus A310 that flew in commercial passenger service for a European airline to their collection. Aviationtag launched sales of their latest product today. Blue, white, and mixed tags were created from the skin of MSN 651, an Airbus A310 delivered to Air Afrique in 1992.

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Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Cathay Pacific A350-1000 returns to Hong Kong with engine issues sparking a fleet wide inspection that found component failures.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The Avro Lancaster was an iconic bomber from World War II. Of the 7,377 examples produced, just 17 Lancasters have stood the test of time. However, today, only two of these majestic aircraft remain airworthy, showcasing the endurance and legacy of this historic bomber.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

World of Hyatt and Lufthansa Miles & More have just partnered on a new promotion, which could earn you some bonus miles with no opportunity cost. Thanks to FFB for flagging this. Get rewarded with Lufthansa Miles & More for Hyatt stays Thanks to a new promotion , you can earn 1,000 Lufthansa Miles & More bonus miles per stay at an eligible World of Hyatt property: You must register prior to your first eligible stay, and between September 1 and October 16, 2024 (though it’s fine if yo

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Airline Airlines 99

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

On Saturday, August 31, a light aircraft crashed into a townhouse in Troutdale, Oregon , approximately 11 miles east of Portland, Oregon. The plane crash resulted in the death of both passengers on the small airplane as well as one person in the house who was killed. The crash resulted in a fire in the townhouse, which spread to several surrounding units.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Air traffic controllers took to social media on Labor Day to report that radar screens in Philadephia that cover Newark Airport “went blank for five minutes.” Meanwhile, the FAA ordered a ground stop at Newark and throttled traffic heading into the airport. Some inbound international flights were diverted while others were stuck at their departure airports thoughout the country.

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Air Traffic Control 93

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The US Coast Guard is seemingly facing a crisis with their 45 Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk helicopters nearing service hour limits, but Sikorsky, now a Lockheed Martin company, has already been working on a fix. The fix continues in the history of US maritime helicopters in several significant ways.

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Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Five months after the initial announcement, the carrier completed the deal in what CEO Anko Van der Werff called “a new era for SAS.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier of Singapore and a member of Star Alliance. According to Skytrax , the airline has been ranked as the worlds best airline and certified as a 5-star airline for the quality of its airport, onboard products, and staff service.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow , held annually at the Imperial War Museum (IWM) Duxford, is one of the most anticipated events in the UK events calendar. This year’s airshow, on September 14-15, 2024, continues the tradition of honoring the bravery and skill of those who fought during the pivotal Battle of Britain in 1940. With a lineup that features iconic aircraft from the era and beyond, the event promises a thrilling display of aerial prowess and historical significance.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Unsurprisingly, many airlines offer extensive international flight schedules from the US. Looking at Cirium data for September 2024, the top 15 airlines account for 72% of all international flights, with each of these having more than 1,700 flights in the month. The top operator, United Airlines, has an incredible almost 20,000 monthly flights.

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

My mid-flight medical emergency Air Facts Journal Someone shoved a red-hot soldering iron through the back of the right seat into my lower back! That’s what it felt like without question. I am flying my Maule M7-260 on straight floats at fifteen hundred feet, ironically, on an emergency evacuation from a cruise ship destination in the Bahamas. I was fairly close at hand on a neighboring island so my arrival to the ship was swift which impressed the captain.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

As SAS officially became a member of the SkyTeam alliance yesterday, it is now the only one of the three major airline alliances to have members serving the northernmost and southernmost commercial airports in the world. This indicates the strength and advantages available for airlines being part of a major alliance and having access to destinations around the world via an alliance partner's network.

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Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Sept 2 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways said on Monday it had started a fleet-wide inspection of its Airbus A350 aircraft after identifying.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Earlier today the Star Alliance announced a huge status match program across multiple member airlines after SAS ceased to be a member of the alliance at the end of last month. Many SAS members will be unable to match to airlines following Lufthansa's status match earlier this year.

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Airline Airlines 111

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

There are all kinds of ways to maximize your return on dining, from using the right credit card , to taking advantage of airline and hotel dining programs. A few days ago, I shared my experience using the InKind dining app , which is pretty awesome. Since I’ve been in the habit of once again using more dining programs, I wanted to take an updated look at the Seated dining app.

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Airline Airlines 81

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

By the time the B-29 Superfortress came into service in May 1944 , the outcome of the war was arguably already set. Instead of being used to bomb a rapidly collapsing Germany, they were deployed to the Pacific. There, they firebombed Tokyo, razing city after city to the ground, before pushing Japan to surrender after dropping the atomic bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima.

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