Aerotime
JUNE 3, 2024
The European Union Commission has decided to continue restrictions imposed on Pakistan -based airlines, including national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from being permitted to fly to airports within Europe. The decision follows a detailed and lengthy safety audit that was carried out by the EU Air Safety Committee in November 2023 into the state of that country’s aviation sector.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
Aviation enthusiasts often dream of taking some of the world's most iconic flights , whether unique for their length, the destinations they connect, or the aircraft that operate them. Some of these flights connect some of the world's most far-flung destinations, and others are just minutes long, but all are impressive.
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Aerotime
JUNE 3, 2024
The French flag-carrier Air France has opened its new cadet program for applicants that have dreamt of a career as a pilot for one of the world’s most recognizable airlines. As Air France launches its latest cadet pilot recruitment, the airline has stated that the campaign is open to candidates of all ages and levels of flying experience. Those selected to form Air France’s next generation of pilots benefit from a complete 24-month training course entirely supported by the carrier and provided
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 3, 2024
In October 2023, we saw most international airlines discontinue flights to Israel over safety concerns, in light of the conflict. Then we saw many airlines again suspend service in late April, in light of increased activity in the region. While EL AL has operated continuously to and from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport, most foreign airlines haven’t. Airlines are now revealing plans to resume flights to Tel Aviv.
Aerotime
JUNE 3, 2024
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Malaysia was flocked by thousands of migrant workers as private firms rushed to bring in foreign workers before the deadline imposed by the country’s government. A report by Channel News Asia stated that the airport saw four to nine times more migrant worker arrivals, as the Immigration Department of Malaysia reported that 2,500 migrant workers arrived each day since May 22, 2024, with this figure increasing to between 4,000 and 4,500 on May 27, 2024.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
Gulfstream Aerospace first introduced the G500 private jet on October 14th, 2014. It replaced the G450 and its first flight was on May 18th, 2015. The first production model left the assembly line and was delivered on September 27th, 2018. During tests and over 2,900 flight hours later, the G500 reached speeds up to Mach 0.995 and a flight level of 53,000 feet.
Aerotime
JUNE 3, 2024
A helicopter pilot in Florida was charged for landing on top of a protected birds nest site at Egmont Key State Park. The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) charged Ernesto Cordero, 53, for harassing thousands of birds gathered for breeding season when he landed the Robinson R-44 helicopter he was piloting at the south tip of Egmont Key on May 12, 2024.
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Aerotime
JUNE 3, 2024
Qantas announced that it will start a new boarding process for its domestic flights across four airports in Australia. The Australian flag carrier said that the new process, referred to as ‘Group Boarding’, will reduce the time customers spend lining up at the gate and make it faster for them to be seated onboard. The new boarding technique has already been adopted by airlines outside of Australia, but it is being practiced for the first time in the country.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
Frequent travelers are all accustomed to earning status, enticing them to travel with the exact airline or alliance repeatedly. However, many airline competitors are looking to lure you into taking flights with them, and this is where airline status match comes into play. These offerings can make a lot of sense for travelers, who can have their usual airline status matched with another airline in an opposing alliance.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 3, 2024
A few months ago, Fiji Airways’ CEO announced how the company would look to become a full member of the oneworld alliance. This is now official , and should be completed within the next year. Fiji Airways in process of joining oneworld Fiji Airways has applied for full membership in the oneworld alliance, and it will even happen pretty quickly. The process is commencing immediately, and should be completed within 12 months, so by mid 2025 at the latest.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 3, 2024
Mexicana, Mexico's state-owned carrier, announced an order for 20 Embraer E2 jets, becoming the first E2 operator in the country.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 3, 2024
The avianca lifemiles program is one of my favorite frequent flyer programs , thanks to the great redemption rates on Star Alliance partners, plus all the ways there are to earn miles with the program. Not only does lifemiles often have promotions on purchased miles , but the program also partners with major transferable points currencies. We’ve just seen lifemiles introduce a new transfer bonus, which has the potential to be a great deal.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
Gulfstream Aerospace is a renowned name when it comes to producing modern, stylish, technologically advanced, and fuel-efficient business jets. The company strives to bring innovation into its products through years of research and development. Apart from the airframe, Gulfstream works closely with its partners to develop state-of-the-art systems onboard its planes.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 3, 2024
Qatar Airways is reportedly nearing a massive aircraft order, which would take the carrier’s capacity to the next level… Qatar Airways to order 200 Airbus & Boeing jets Reuters reports that Qatar Airways is nearing a decision on a major wide body aircraft order, which is expected to be split between both Airbus and Boeing. According to people familiar with the matter, the oneworld airline is leaning toward ordering a mix of Airbus A350s and Boeing 777Xs.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
In the competitive world of aviation innovation, Boeing's development of the 777-200LR, dubbed the Worldliner, marked a significant leap forward in long-haul travel.
Flight Training Central
JUNE 3, 2024
NORDO is defined as an aircraft that can’t or doesn’t communicate by radio. “NORDO” is a term defined in FAA Order 7110.65 (a.k.a. Air Traffic Controller’s Handbook) as an aircraft that can’t or doesn’t communicate by radio. While the term can apply to an aircraft not certified with an electrical system (radio) or one that has suffered an equipment failure, it’s more commonly related to an inadvertent loss of communication.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
Airline pilots get paid to fly, so it could be argued that they get many free flights. Technicalities aside, most airlines offer pilots and countless other employees and family members the ability to fly for free or at discounted rates.
Air Facts
JUNE 3, 2024
A Long Buried Story Resurfaces Air Facts Journal Readers familiar with my earlier stories will recall what a profound influence my grandfather was upon me. Inspired by Charles Lindbergh, he began to fly in 1927. Under the regulations current at the time, the Limited Commercial pilot’s license he held, authorized him to instruct when he had roughly 100 hours total time.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
Beyonc and her partner Jay-Z are two of the most influential musicians in modern music. Together, they frequently travel the globe to attend yearly awards and concerts. Like most internationally famous popstars, they require a very complex logistics system, and the core element of this is the aircraft that will bring them and their staff to each location.
AV Web
JUNE 3, 2024
The owner of the last two flying Martin Mars flying boats is offering a last opportunity for enthusiasts to take the controls of the massive aircraft. Coulson Air Tankers is taking reservations for two Mars “experiences” in the former Navy transports before they go to museums. Neither involve getting airborne. The Water Taxi level gets customers a walkaround and 40 minutes of blasting around Sproat Lake at the company’s home base in Port Alberni, British Columbia.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
Belgiums largest aviation hub, Brussels Airport (BRU) , has recently seen some significant enhancements to its intercontinental network, relaunching many flights to destinations previously served but later suspended.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 3, 2024
Marriott is picking up a new property in New York at Hilton’s expense, and it’ll have a rather generic name… Details of The Luxury Collection Hotel Manhattan Midtown Some time back, we learned that the Conrad New York Midtown would be leaving the Hilton portfolio as of June 4, 2024. At the time we didn’t know what the future held for this hotel, but we now we do — this property will become a Marriott.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
When planning trips, wheelchair users have specific needs, especially regarding their assistive devices and how their wheelchairs are handled.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 3, 2024
European low-cost carrier easyJet has recently revealed that it will commence a new route from Malta to Liverpool’s John Lennon International Airport.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
As Qatar Airways operates its largest-ever North American program this summer, Simple Flying sits down with Craig Thomas and Thomas Vadakedath to discuss the carrier's growth in the US, loyalty program, stopovers, and the perks of the airline's new credit cards.
Alaska Air
JUNE 3, 2024
Within 24 hours, I went from receiving my employee ID to hopping on a plane to Maui. Imagine this: one minute, you’re touring your new job site in Seattle, and the next, you’re boarding a flight to paradise. That’s the magic of interning for an airline. The post From office to paradise: How I flew to Maui on day one as an Alaska intern appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
According to ch-aviation , United has 87 737 MAX 8s , the first of which was delivered three years ago, in June 2021. Each of the 87 examples has the same layout. There are 166 seats, 16 in first class, 54 in Economy Plus, and 96 in regular economy.
AV Web
JUNE 3, 2024
The owner of the last two flying Martin Mars flying boats is offering a last opportunity for enthusiasts to take the controls of the massive aircraft. Coulson Air Tankers is taking reservations for two Mars “experiences” in the former Navy transports before they go to museums. Neither involve getting airborne. The Water Taxi level gets customers a walkaround and 40 minutes of blasting around Sproat Lake at the company’s home base in Port Alberni, British Columbia.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
The Oregon Air National Guard will receive a new $110 million hangar to be constructed at the Portland Air National Guard Base next to Portland International Airport (PDX). The state air force will begin inducting its first of 18 F-15EX jets this summer as it phases out its aging F-15C fleet.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 3, 2024
A group of 68 World War II veterans embarked on a whirlwind trip to France in recognition of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
When it comes to China, Egyptair has big ambitions. The airline revealed its growth plans during the ITB China 2024 travel trade show in Shanghai last week. In addition to increased frequencies on existing services, a new route to Xiamen (XMN) is rumored to be among the expansion plans, as reported by China Daily.
AV Web
JUNE 3, 2024
China’s Chang’e-6 ascender module blasted off from the surface of the moon late Monday after receiving a container of rocks and soil from the landing module at its landing spot near the moon’s south pole. The ascender went into a lunar orbit and will rendezvous with a reentry spacecraft to transfer the load. The reentry vehicle will head back to Earth later this month.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
Indias largest airline, IndiGo, and Japan Airlines (JAL) have agreed to a codeshare deal that will be launched this winter. Currently, JAL flies to Delhi and Bengaluru in India, but with IndiGo, it will have access to its extensive network in the country later this year.
Airline Economics
JUNE 3, 2024
Hamburg Commercial Bank has appointed Chad Leat as chairman of the supervisory board, replacing Juan Rodriguez Inciarte. Leat will serve as chairman until current board member Paulus de Wilt is available to take over the position. De Wilt currently serves as the deputy chairman.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
Aircraft wings are designed to generate enough lift to withstand its weight and keep it airborne. A specific set of conditions, including wing geometry, wing area, airspeed, and angle of attack, must be met to enable sufficient lift from the wings. The moment the wings stop generating sufficient upward force, the aircraft falls out of the sky.
Airline Economics
JUNE 3, 2024
Chinese state media Shenzhen TV reported that Boeing has resumed deliveries of new planes, including the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner, to China. The company had paused deliveries last month following concerns from the country’s aviation authority surrounding Boeing’s batteries in its cockpit voice recorders. Shenzhen TV had cited Boeing China president Liu Qing as a source.
Simple Flying
JUNE 3, 2024
Anyone who has reached the staggering mark of one million lifetime flight miles on Alaska Airlines gets the MVP Gold Status offered by the carrier. Anyone who has such a status can also extend it to a higher status.
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