Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

Aviation is not short of contentious issues, but none seem to fire up passions quite like that of the implementation of single pilot commercial operations. It’s a subject on which many businesses and organizations within the aviation industry have a strong opinion, though others would clearly rather duck for cover and stay out of it. At its most basic, the question being asked is whether commercial aircraft could be flown by a single pilot in the future, rather than two as is now the norm.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging a passenger aboard an American Airlines flight for his unruly and threatening behavior. The passenger tried to open the emergency doors on multiple occasions before being restrained and causing the flight to divert.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

Spirit Airlines will downgrade around 100 captains and furlough approximately 240 pilots as the carrier looks to deliver on cost saving initiatives. The announcement came as part of Spirit Airlines second quarter results published on August 1, 2024, just days after releasing details on the introduction of a premium class product. Spirit also confirmed that it had deferred all aircraft on order from Airbus with jets scheduled to be delivered in the second quarter of 2025 through to the end of 2

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

Transport Canada (TC), the regulatory authority of the Canadian aviation industry, has issued an emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) for the Airbus A220-100 and A220-300 , mandating checks for missing main landing gear (MLG) pins.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced that it is to drop its bid to acquire Air Europa, Spain’s second largest airline. In an official statement released on August 1, 2024, the airline group alluded to the “regulatory environment” as the main reason for this decision. The European Commission had already expressed serious concerns about the deal, which it feared would seriously restrict competition, leading to higher prices and less options for travelers.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

Since announcing it had received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for the 777-9, Boeing has flown the aircraft to several places. Earlier today, one of the test aircraft flew down to Mexico for high-altitude testing.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

Lufthansa Technik AG has announced the recent signing of a contract with Austrian Airlines to provide long-term component supply for the carrier’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Under the terms of the contract, the two companies have agreed on Total Component Support (TCS) covering up to eleven long-haul aircraft until the end of 2032. The TCS is tailored to the needs of the Austrian Airlines 787-9 fleet, which is initially being built up with seven used aircraft but will later be supplemented by

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Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

KLM’s first Airbus A321neo aircraft performed its maiden flight on August 1, 2024. In a post on its social media channels , the Dutch flag carrier announced that its first ever Airbus narrow-body aircraft had conducted a test flight out of the manufacturer’s facilities at Finkenwerder airport (XFW), near Hamburg. The A321neo was crewed by Airbus test pilots and engineers.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

If you look at the underside of the Boeing 737 shortly after takeoff or in flight, you will see that the main landing gear wheels sit exposed after folding into their housing. On most other aircraft, it is covered by closing doors. This has been the case since the first 737 was introduced - but why is this?

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Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

An American Airlines passenger has been sentenced to 19 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to interfering with flight crew members and flight attendants. Juan Remberto Rivas, 52, was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 1175, on February 13, 2024, when he tried to open the exit door while flying between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 2, 2024

In a remarkable return to the skies, the Hawaii Mars , one of the world’s largest and most iconic flying boats, has taken flight again for the first time since 2016. This historic event marks a significant milestone in the plan to fly the airplane to the British Columbia Aviation Museum later in the month. Hawaii Mars returns for landing; the number 4 engine has been shut down and feathered.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

Alright - we know the answer to the title of this video is pretty obvious. In fact, youre probably already typing in the answer as a comment before youve watched the first five seconds of this video! But bear with us as we examine night curfews a little more closely and how they are setup at some airports.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 2, 2024

For Commemorative Air Force (CAF) member Patrick Mahaffey, any day spent flying a vintage World War II aircraft is special. Recently, however, Mahaffey experienced a flight that was not only special but also historic. He became the first pilot to fly a large radial engine airplane using the new unleaded aviation gasoline. After the war, this A-26 was converted to the RB-26C configuration and was later sold to the French Air Force where it flew combat reconnaissance missions in Indochina for 18 m

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Air Force Special Operations Command as released the results of an investigation into the cause of the fatal CV-22B Osprey crash in November 2023. The incident occurred during joint military exercises with Japan (which is also the only country outside of the United States to operate the Osprey). The cause of the crash has been determined to be the failure of a gear box.

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Airline Geeks

AUGUST 2, 2024

Even as the last few passenger-carrying 747-400s are set to be retired in 2028, several freighters still remain in service.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

The International Airlines Group (IAG) , the parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL, and Vueling, has cited robust demand for travel in its core markets as the group ended the first half of 2024 with an operating profit of more than 1 billion ($1.08 billion).

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 2, 2024

There are lots of opinions when it comes to appropriate airplane etiquette, ranging from seat recline , to dressing up , to changing seats with others , and more. In this post I wanted to address the topic of etiquette around opening and closing airplane window shades. Who controls airplane window shades, and what’s reasonable? Also, what happens when crews try to take control of window shades on longer flights?

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Belgian federal government has revealed its intention to effectively ban the Boeing 777 at night at the countrys biggest airport, Brussels Zaventem.

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Airline Economics

AUGUST 2, 2024

Ryanair carried over 20 million passengers during the month of July this year. In results published on August 2, 2024, the airline served a total of 20.2 million passengers on 110,500 flights across its European network.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

Located on a narrow strip of land between the Aegean Sea and the three thousand feet plus Hymettus mountains for decades. Ellinikon International Airport (ATH) was the international airport serving the Greek capital. Following its closure on March 30, 2001, the airport was primarily abandoned except for a brief period in 2004 when parts of it were used for events during the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics.

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Airline Economics

AUGUST 2, 2024

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has seen its second quarter results impacted by continued OEM delivery delays, as the company published results showing a decrease in total revenues and pre-tax income, when compared to results from the same quarter of 2023. ALC saw revenues drop by 0.8% in the quarter from $672.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Second World War produced many remarkable, historically significant, and iconic aircraft. On the Allied side of the ledger, quite a number of warbirds contributed their fair share to the ultimate victory.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 2, 2024

On Monday, July 22, 2024, the 104th Fighter Wing donated an F-15 Eagle to the New England Air Museum as the unit transitioned to the F-35A Lightning II. Col. Michael “Shot” Glass, 104th Operations Group Commander, piloted the F-15C aircraft 85-101 on its final flight, landing at Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby, Connecticut, before its arrival as a static display at the museum.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

According to the carrier, passengers expecting to travel from Colombus, Ohio, to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport , Florida, on Friday morning were evacuated from their Spirit Airlines flight on the taxiway before leaving the northern state due to a mechanical issue.

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Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Australian regional Rex Airlines has been put into voluntary administration with the loss of 2,000 jobs Several plans were afoot to try and save the airline, but by the middle of the week it was apparent that it had simply run out of money as the airline was losing around $1m per week. Most of the workforce won’t be paid or get redundancy money for the foreseeable future.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

It's not enough to acquire a large, modern air force; it must also be constantly maintained and updated. The North Koreans once had an impressive air force , and today, it is an impressive flying museum of Cold War relics.

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Flight Training Central

AUGUST 2, 2024

ATC is only interested in conformation of air traffic acquired visually. When you you are flying under IFR, or receiving services from ATC while flying VFR in the terminal environment or en route (VFR Flight Following), it is common to receive traffic advisories from ATC. Traffic advisories are issued to alert pilots to other known or observed air traffic which may be in such proximity to the position or intended route of flight of their aircraft to warrant their attention.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

In 2023, Airbus and its executives had publicly admitted that it was looking into the possibility of stretching the A220-300, introducing either the A220-500, A221, or whatever variation of the A220 it would choose for the stretched aircraft.

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iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Should you buy an iPad with a built-in GPS? iPad Pilot News One of the most widely discussed topics among iPad pilots centers around which model is best to use in the airplane to display digital charts and navigation data. The short answer is that every iPad available from Apple today can easily run even the most demanding aviation app. The decision ultimately comes down to personal preference, specifically regarding screen size, performance, internal storage and the option to add cellular data

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was an iconic symbol of American aviation during World War II. It has a storied history as a legendary bomber, revered for its robust design and strategic role in the war effort. It is a quad-engine heavy bomber designed and developed by Boeing in the 1930s. Designed primarily for the United States Army Air Force (USAAF), global forces used it extensively during the Second World War.

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Flyertalk

AUGUST 2, 2024

NBC affiliate KRCA reports the flyer was traveling from the Sacramento Area to Los Angeles for treatment, but says she was stopped on her return flight due to crew concerns. Flyer Claims Crew Escorted Her Off Flight Due to Medical “Concerns.” Brianna Solari is a nurse who lives in Roseville, California. She suffers from neurofibromatosis, a condition that causes small tumors to grow across her skin.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

Much attention is given to aircraft jam-packed with premium seats. But what about large aircraft crammed with economy seats? Numerous examples fit the bill, including Air Canada's 450-seat Boeing 777-300ERs. However, some operators fit even more seats in their 777s; some have over 500.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 2, 2024

In 2024, it’s becoming increasingly rare to find a solid airplane for under $30,000. Those that do exist commonly come in the form of less desirable models or small experimental types. But as a classic, certified taildragger with a low-time airframe, today’s 1946 Cessna 140 bucks the trend and is available for $27,000 on Aircraft For Sale. Economical flying doesn’t have to be boring.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

In the long-running television series Criminal Minds , the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) team uses a private jet to travel to various crime scenes across the United States. In a typical episode, the BAU personnel analyze the details of a horrific crime, then go "wheels up," jetting off to the scene of the crime. The BAU team's Gulfstream jet has become integral to the series' storyline.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 2, 2024

Airshows and fly-ins have been around pretty much as long as we’ve had powered flight—and before that if you count the demonstrations and events that preceded powered flight, featuring dirigibles and other lighter-than-air craft, particularly in 19th-century Europe. The Grande Semaine d’Aviation de la Champagne in France was the first of the great international events, held in August 1909.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 2, 2024

Last week, the world witnessed with horror what has become an increasingly regular occurrence - an air accident in Nepal. A Bombardier CRJ-200 belonging to Kathmandu-based Saurya Airlines crashed moments after takeoff , killing 18 of the 19 passengers and crew onboard. The aircraft was carrying airline employees and headed to Pokhara to undergo C-checks, which poses the question: Why were so many people aboard an aircraft reportedly needing heavy maintenance?

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Airline Geeks

AUGUST 2, 2024

International Airlines Group (IAG) has withdrawn from an agreement to purchase the remaining 80% share of Spanish carrier Air Europa.

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Airlines Airline 109