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United Struggles to Fill All Those Seats Down Under

Cranky Flier

United made a huge push into the Pacific this winter, and the numbers are somewhat staggering. With so many seats flooding the market, it’s perhaps not surprising that United has struggled to fill them all. Early results may not look good, but this doesn’t mean it’s a complete failure. There will be some improvement as markets mature, but there’s also going to be some tweaking needed.

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ForeFlight introduces crowdsourced turbulence reports

iPad Pilot News

ForeFlight introduces crowdsourced turbulence reports iPad Pilot News Sentry and Sentry Plus models include an AHRS that can be used to record turbulence. Electronic flight bag apps like ForeFlight, when paired with portable weather receivers like Sentry , make it much easier for pilots to avoid in-flight weather hazards. That includes the big three threats (thunderstorms, in-flight icing, and low IFR conditions), but right after those critical concerns comes passenger comfort—and that usually m

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General Aviation Accessible Aviation Museum Directory

Air Facts

General Aviation Accessible Aviation Museum Directory Air Facts Journal Editor’s Note: Looking for a spring flying adventure? The GA-accessible Aviation Museum Directory has a number of updates of museum facilities you can access by airplane. The Directory allows you to access a spreadsheet or PDF and even download a Google Maps or ForeFlight layer.

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French Open Tennis 2024: Business Aviation Guide

Universal Weather

For more information on France, visit our destination guides: Paris Paris Air Show Southern France Cannes Film Festival & Monaco Grand Prix The French Open is one of the biggest tennis events in the world and attracts visitors from all over the globe. Held at the iconic Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, this prestigious Grand Slam tournament is a must-visit for tennis enthusiasts and business travelers alike.

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Revealed: The Truth About SkyWest Pilot Salaries

Thrust Flight

In this article I’m going to break down SkyWest pilot pay and show you what sets SkyWest airlines apart from many of the other regional airlines in the United States. SkyWest is an independent regional airline that has partnerships with several airlines — including Delta, United, American, and Alaska. This distinguishes them from many other […] The post Revealed: The Truth About SkyWest Pilot Salaries appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK: CELESTIALSTAR

Altitudes Magazine

Lufthansa Technik’s CelestialSTAR sets a new standard for BBJ 777-9 VVIP cabins

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Mexico Permits: Business Aviation Guide

Universal Weather

All operators traveling to Mexico — private non-revenue, charter (non-scheduled commercial), follow different landing permit arrangements. Therefore, your landing permit process depends entirely on your flight purpose. In 2024, Mexico made several changes to the permit process. This article will go over everything you need to know about Private and Charter Ops permits, including the benefits of blanket permits and what’s considered cabotage in Mexico.

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PILATUS: Super Versatile Jet

Altitudes Magazine

Pilatus has made over 1,000 modifications to its Super Versatile Jet.

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