Aerotime
JULY 26, 2024
Just over a week after Vertical Aerospace unveiled its new full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototype, the UK-based pioneer has confirmed that the aircraft has completed its first tethered piloted flight. The huge milestone was achieved late in the afternoon on July 25, 2024, at Cotswolds Airport (GBA) in England, with Vertical Aerospac e’s Chief Test Pilot, Justin Paines, at the controls.
Cranky Flier
JULY 26, 2024
A New Era is Coming for Southwest Southwest Airlines dropped a bombshell on Thursday, confirming the worst-kept secret in the industry. The carrier plans to ditch its open seating policy and introduce extra legroom in the front of the plane, breaking with more than 50 years of tradition. The announcement was coupled with its Q2 earnings report as it showed a $367 million profit on $7.4 billion in gross revenue for the three month period but with a very weak outlook for the second half of the yea
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Aerotime
JULY 26, 2024
For a nation surrounded by water, it’s perhaps no surprise that flight and aviation have become an integral part of British life. While domestic air travel in the United Kingdom (UK) is just a fraction of that in United States (US), perhaps due to the country’s relatively small size, this hasn’t stopped millions of Brits flying internationally each year.
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
With the final day of the Farnborough International Airshow wrapping up and unless either Airbus or Boeing have a surprise up their respective sleeves the manufacturers not announcing any new orders, Simple Flying looked through the event and how commercially successful it was for the two main aircraft manufacturers.
Aerotime
JULY 26, 2024
The majority investor in South American carriers Avianca and Gol Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for five Airbus A350-900s. Abra Group and Airbus held their nerve for four days at Farnborough Airshow 2024 before announcing the latest deal for the hugely popular widebody jet. In a statement on July 25, 2024, Airbus declared that Abra Group was looking to expand international long-haul operations and increase capacity, and that the new agreement falls in line with the i
One Mile at a Time
JULY 26, 2024
The Bilt Mastercard® ( review ) is a popular no annual fee card, which allows you to pay your rent by credit card and earn rewards , even if your landlord doesn’t ordinarily allow no-fee credit card payments. Unfortunately one of the popular aspects of the card is being devalued in the coming months. While it won’t impact everyone, the change is pretty significant.
Aerotime
JULY 26, 2024
WestJet has announced the launch of new daily flights between Kelowna and Seattle, starting in January 2025. The new route will connect the Okanagan region to the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The new Kelowna-Seattle route will operate five times a week starting from January 17, 2025. The new service will connect 24 codeshare destinations in the western US, amongst them Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, San Diego and Phoenix.
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Aerotime
JULY 26, 2024
NASA has confirmed that no return date has been set for astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams to return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS). On the launch of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner capsule from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on June 5, 2024, it had been expected that the pair of astronauts would return around a week later after spending time aboard the ISS.
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
Following five days of the Farnborough International Airshow, the curtains have closed, and the trade show, which included plenty of orders and announcements from airlines, aircraft manufacturers, engine makers, and lessors throughout the event, will become part of the industrys history until it once again returns in 2026.
Aerotime
JULY 26, 2024
As part of this year’s Farnborough Airshow, Deutsche Aircraft has unveiled the first fuselage cut of the first D328eco test aircraft to undergo construction. The German planemaker confirmed on July 25, 2024, that construction of the test aircraft, TAC 1, had started, as the company progresses towards the maiden flight of the D328eco program. Deutsche Aircraft successfully commenced the first test aircraft build by starting work on the extension of the D328 fuselage that will seat 40 passengers.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 26, 2024
While minor in the scheme of things, I find this to be incredibly annoying… American has a new automated phone system Yesterday I called American Airlines for the first time in weeks, and heard a phone prompt I hadn’t heard before. I didn’t think much of it at the time, and figured maybe my call just wasn’t routed correctly, or something. But nope, this is apparently something new, as reported by View from the Wing.
Aerotime
JULY 26, 2024
Starting from July 27, 2024, Air France will be operating a pop-up restaurant at Paris’ Palais de Tokyo, located close to the venues hosting several Olympic events. The restaurant will have capacity for 80 guests, and the airline claims it will represent a unique fine-dining experience ‘just like on board’. Dès demain, l’univers #AirFrance s’installe au Palais de Tokyo !
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
After a lengthy process, Boeing has finalized a guilty plea to a fraud charge over the 737 MAX crashes a few years ago. The manufacturer was criticized by the US government for prioritizing production over safety.
Aerotime
JULY 26, 2024
Two experienced helicopter pilots have lost their lives in an in-flight collision in Kimberley region, Western Australia. Around 6:20 local time (AWST) on July 25, 2024, four Robinson R22 helicopters took off to undertake mustering work near Mount Anderson Station in Camballin, located in the Kimberley region, about 300 kilometers southwest of Broome.
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
At the time of writing, an Emirates Airbus A380 is being ferried from Teruel in Spain to the airline's home base in Dubai. What makes this flight all the more interesting is that Teruel is not an Emirates destination and that this is the aircraft's first flight in nearly three months. This article dives deeper into the aircraft's history and the overall changes happening at Emirates.
Aerotime
JULY 26, 2024
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) has reported that it handled 16.5 million passenger movements during the second quarter of this year (April to June 2024), an increase of 13.4% when compared to 2023. The award-winning airport said that this figure equalled 98.2% of total passenger movements for the same period in 2019. The airport’s aircraft movements, including landings and take-offs, totalled 89,300 for the quarter, up 9.7% year-on-year, and was 94.5% compared to the second quarter of 2019.
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
While almost all countries in the world have commercial airports , a few (normally microstate) countries do not. The five European countries (excluding the Sovereign Military Order of Malta) lacking airports include Andorra, Vatican City, San Marino, Monaco, and Liechtenstein (although they possess heliports). Many more countries around the world (including Belgium) lack domestic airports).
Aerotime
JULY 26, 2024
AeroTime is pleased to partner with Lufthansa Innovation Hub’s TNMT newsletter to feature guest content on our website. This collaboration aims to regularly deliver insightful articles and analyses, focusing on th e latest advancements and trends in the aviation industry. Article written by Siddhant Mehra. If 2022 was the year of the metaverse and 2023 the era of Generative AI and ChatGPT, then 2024 is undeniably the year of robotics.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 26, 2024
I recently wrote about how Qatar Airways is planning on investing in two airlines in Africa , in order to boost its network there. We know that Qatar Airways intends to invest in RwandAir, as Qatar’s government also owns a majority stake in the country’s new international airport. However, up until now, we could only speculate as to what the other airline is.
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian has been criticized for jetting off to the opening of the Paris Olympics, amid the airline still struggling to recover from the five-day meltdown following the global tech outage. In the last week, there have been thousands of flight cancellations, and an estimated half a million travelers have been stranded.
Airline Geeks
JULY 26, 2024
In 2022, Panama’s Copa Airlines unveiled a nostalgic tribute to its history with the introduction of a retro livery on one of its Boeing 737 aircraft.
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
International business class airfares are showing no signs of coming down, and while economy tickets are getting cheaper, the coveted seats at the front of the plane are out of reach for most travelers. Airlines are always looking to add something new, and today, Emirates has literally sweetened the deal with news on its restaurant-above-the-clouds dining experience.
Airline Geeks
JULY 26, 2024
With potential regulatory headwinds on the horizon, SkyWest still has high hopes for its charter subsidiary SkyWest Charter — or SWC.
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
American Airlines Admirals Club memberships offer patrons the comfort and amenities of nearly 50 Admirals Club lounges, along with access to more than 60 partner lounges around the world. These memberships are ideal for travelers looking for a quiet and comfortable space to relax or work before their flight, providing an oasis of calm in the hustle and bustle of international airports.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 26, 2024
As we all know, Lufthansa is slowly rolling out its new Allegris passenger experience , with the most significant development being an all-new business class seat. In late 2023, Lufthansa also announced plans to update its lounge concept, with the introduction of Allegris lounges. The first such lounge has just opened… Lufthansa opens first Allegris lounge at Newark Just under a year ago, the Lufthansa Lounge Newark closed, as it was undergoing a major renovation.
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
The Boeing 747 version of the Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) is the world's largest private jet. With only a handful of examples worldwide, it's a rare bird. The 747-8I (Intercontinental) is already the second-largest passenger jet, with a maximum capacity of over 600 passengers, after the Airbus A380. The private-jet examples of the 747-8 are not only massive, but their interiors are also designed in the most luxurious ways.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 26, 2024
United Airlines is significantly reducing capacity to Australia for this upcoming peak season… for a second time (thanks to @IshrionA and @xJonNYC for flagging this). United’s latest Australia capacity cuts United Airlines has just updated its schedule to reflect significant capacity cuts to Australia for this upcoming peak season, which runs from late October 2024 until late March 2025: The San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD) route was supposed to operate 2x daily throughout the winter season,
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
A Lufthansa Airbus A380 was forced to turn back to its origin airport as the double-decker encountered technical issues on its flight to the United States.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE On Saturday, August 3, 2024 , the American Airpower Museum and Honor Flight Long Island (HFLI) will co-host a patriotic reunion of 41 Vietnam War and five Korean War veterans. On May 4, 2024, Honor Flight escorted this band of brothers on an early a.m. flight to Washington, D.C. Veterans, and their Guardians visited World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War Memorials, Arlington National Cemetery for a “Changing of the Guard,” plus took a Washington, D.C. bus tour.
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
LOT Polish Airlines has opted for Viasat's inflight connectivity (IFC) solution to equip its 787 Dreamliner fleet. This will be the first time the Polish flag carrier delivers inflight WiFi to its customers, with the perk slated to be operational by early 2026.
Airline Geeks
JULY 26, 2024
It is very rare to get so many proposals for a single EAS contract. This is likely the first time a community has seen six, giving them many options.
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
Starting a new airline at any time is a tough business, but we should tip our hats to the owners and managers of the new Israeli startup carrier airHaifa. Launching a new passenger airline amid the turmoil and danger of the situation in Israel is a remarkable sign of confidence in a brighter future.
Airline Geeks
JULY 26, 2024
As the airshow draws to a close, two major aircraft deals just managed to scrape the headlines in the aviation world on the final days of the show.
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
Etihad Guest is Etihad Airways' loyalty program. It allows travelers to collect and spend miles and also offers frequent travelers the chance to earn elite status. It is primarily a program for those who regularly fly with Etihad Airways, but not necessarily just those based in the UAE.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 26, 2024
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card , Ink Business Cash® Credit Card , or Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card There are lots of great business credit cards , but I’d argue that the portfolio of Chase Ink Business credit cards are among the best out there. They have just about everything I look for in credit cards — great welcome offers, big category bonuses, and useful perks.
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
I declare the Paris Olympic Games of the XXXIII Olympiad (33rd Olympiad) officially open - this is the exact sentence (albeit in French) that French President Emmanuel Macron will pronounce today at 7:30 pm French time (11:30 am EST).
Alaska Air
JULY 26, 2024
Earlier this month, we welcomed global attendees to Seattle for the inaugural Bloomberg Green Festival, a multi-day sustainability event where Alaska was the official airline sponsor and facilitated collaboration on climate solutions. The post 3 takeaways from the Bloomberg Green Festival appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
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