Aerotime

MAY 16, 2024

After 37 years of sterling service operating a huge range of specialist research missions, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s specially modified Douglas DC-8 airliner has made its final flight in some style. On May 15, 2024, the vintage jet was flown at low altitude from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California, to an airfield near Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, where it will be used to train future aircraft technicians at

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Cranky Flier

MAY 16, 2024

Once the JetBlue and Spirit merger died, the two airlines took different paths. Spirit has been pretty steady, not releasing many details on what it is going to do the fix the airline. JetBlue, on the other hand, blue up its management team and has started to make some fairly hefty network changes as well. I continue to like what I’m seeing. There are really three parts to this most recent shift as I see it.

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Aerotime

MAY 16, 2024

All Singapore Airlines staff will receive eight months’ worth of salary as bonus after the Singapore Airlines Group reported a record profit of SG$2.7 Billion ($1.99 Billion) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. A memo viewed by The Straits Times indicated that staff, including pilots, will receive 7.94 months profit-sharing bonus. In 2023, the group’s staff also received a bonus worth 6.65 months’ salary when SIA Group posted a record SG$2.1 Billion net profit ($1.5 Billion) The financial

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

It is challenging to make an airline work anywhere, and doubly so in Africa, a continent littered with innumerable dead airlines and others defying gravity by hanging on. One example is the tiny and troubled Uganda Airlines , which possibly has the world's most extreme difference in seat capacity. It has four CRJ900s and two A330-800s, the latter a vanity project precisely what isn't needed.

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Aerotime

MAY 16, 2024

Emirates has announced that it will return to Nigeria, with daily flight services from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos as of October 1, 2024. The daily flights will be serviced by the airline’s fleet of Boeing 777-300ER, offering eight First Class suites, 42 Business Class seats, and 304 seats in Economy Class.

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

Goh Choon Phong, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Singapore Airlines , stated that the airline still expects to take delivery of its first Boeing 777-9, the larger variant of the 777X, in late 2025, despite some executives hinting that the deliveries of the type could slip further.

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Aerotime

MAY 16, 2024

Boeing has announced its latest set of delivery figures – a total of just 24 new planes during April 2024, representing the company’s slowest month for new aircraft deliveries since February 2022. Notably, though, the manufacturer also marked the month with the delivery of its 1,500th 737 MAX family aircraft to loyal customer, Ryanair. Out of the 24 new aircraft delivered, three were 737 MAX 8-200s for the European low-cost giant, with the same number of MAX 8s going to Air India Express.

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Aerotime

MAY 16, 2024

Lisbon is to get a new, greenfield airport to replace the existing Humberto Delgado International Airport (LIS). On May 15, 2024, the Portuguese government officially approved the recommendations of a technical commission to build a new airport on the south bank of the river Tejo estuary. The airport, to be named after 16th Century Portuguese poet Luís de Camões, will cost at least €6.1 billion to build.

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

First introduced in the 1980s, the Boeing 757 immediately became a popular aircraft choice by many airlines worldwide, thanks to its impressive range, profitable capacity, and excellent performance. Although the type has mostly disappeared from the commercial aviation sector, it continues to thrive healthily in the private aviation industry after becoming of interest to numerous high-profile flyers.

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Aerotime

MAY 16, 2024

Japan Airlines has announced the introduction of a Boeing 787-8 on international routes featuring a special livery commemorating the 2025 World Exposition (EXPO 2025). The event is to be held in Osaka, Japan from April 13 until October 13, 2025. The initiative marks the second phase of the publicity campaign by the carrier and follows the introduction of another special livery on an Embraer 190 aircraft operated by Japan Airlines subsidiary J-AIR, based at Osaka International (Itami) Airport (K

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

Air traffic controllers are pivotal in controlling the movement of aircraft in the airspace. In many countries with sophisticated aviation practices, flights are conducted from airports throughout the day and night, necessitating air traffic controllers to be on guard at all times. When an ATC working in the Soviet Union slept on his duty after being fatigued due to parental demands to look after his children, Aeroflot Flight 3352 crashed.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

Friday, the aviation community celebrates national Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Day, which marks the birthday of the first aircraft mechanic, Charles Taylor, and recognizes aircraft mechanics worldwide. Taylor built the world’s first aircraft engine from a scratch-paper drawing tacked up to his work bench. He had no formal training and made do with what he had to work with.

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

Emirati-owned flyDubai is making headwinds from its current hub at Dubai International Airport (DXB). It extends as far as Malaysia to the east and soon to be Switzerland in the west. From its home at Dubai's Terminal 2, the airline currently serves up to 124 destinations with its 86 Boeing 737 aircraft fleet.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 16, 2024

In 2021, we saw two new low cost carriers launch service in the United States — I’m talking about Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines. Breeze Airways was founded by serial airline entrepreneur David Neeleman (the same guy behind JetBlue), while Avelo Airlines was founded by Andrew Levy, a former Allegiant and United executive. While neither airline is publicly traded, even privately owned airlines have to submit a Form 41 Financial Schedule with the US Department of Transportation (DOT), which has

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

A visit to one of the numerous aviation museums across the country could be short for some. However, anyone who considers themselves an aviation enthusiast has likely spent hours during their visit, learning about the USs rich history. From the beginning of aviation in 1903 with the Wright Flyer, the evolution of space and military aircraft, or boarding an aircraft carrier and getting up close and personal with one of the most celebrated commercial jets, there is plenty to see.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 16, 2024

United Airlines has just unveiled a new safety video , and I’m not sure what exactly to make of it… United Airlines’ new “Safety in Motion” video United Airlines has today released its newest safety video, named “Safety in Motion.” You won’t find it on flights immediately — instead, it’ll debut on select aircraft as of May 25, 2024, and will roll out across the fleet over the summer.

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

United Airlines has passed an audit by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing the airline to add new aircraft and routes to its operations. The regulator initiated the audit after several incidents involving the airlines aircraft throughout 2024.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 16, 2024

It’s not often we see an entirely new airport built, especially in Europe. After all, it’s hard to find a large enough plot of land, and then you have all kinds of environmental and budget considerations. While we’ll see how this plays out, Portugal is planning on opening a major new international airport, replacing the current one. New Lisbon Airport plans revealed Portugal has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in recent years.

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

On May 15, 2024, a Boeing 747 operating a Hajj flight for Garuda Indonesia was forced to return to Makassar, Indonesia, after streaks of flames were seen coming from one of its engines. The aircraft landed safely at the airport, with all passengers unharmed.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 16, 2024

United Airlines will be pulling the plug on two seasonal routes to the South Pacific, as flagged by @IshrionA. I can’t say I’m surprised, but it’s just another reminder of how no US airline can seemingly make Los Angeles work as a long haul, international hub. United cuts two seasonal South Pacific routes United has by far the most impressive long haul network of the “big three” US carriers.

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

In a statement to the London Stock Exchange filed today, budget airline easyJet announced that its chief executive officer, Johan Lundgren, had quit and will leave the airline early in 2025.

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Airlines Airline 119

One Mile at a Time

MAY 16, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® The Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® offers an excellent welcome bonus, can help you earn elite status, is anecdotally easy to be approved for, and is a card that many people haven’t applied for in the past, and are therefore eligible for. In this post I wanted to share nine reasons you should consider applying for this card, assuming you don’t have it already.

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

The F-16 Fighting Falcon (or as her Stateside crews prefer to call her, the "Viper") is *the* world's most common fixed-wing aircraft in military service. With 26 users (at last count) around the world, it's not much of an exaggeration to say that she's the Western equivalent of the old Soviet-designed Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 "Fishbed" (AKA "Balalaika" AKA "Bison") in terms of sheer ubiquity.

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Jet 116

One Mile at a Time

MAY 16, 2024

In 2021, we saw the launch of Breeze Airways, a new ultra low cost carrier founded by serial airline entrepreneur David Neeleman (also behind JetBlue, WestJet, Azul, and more). On the surface, the carrier’s business model seemed like a huge value-add for the traveling public — the airline primarily flies Airbus A220s in a very comfortable configuration in point-to-point markets that are underserved.

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

While Delta Air Lines brand-new Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport in New York City will officially open for commercial operations on May 18, there was a small ceremony to welcome the upcoming changes at the airport. And one of the biggest parts of the carriers terminal project at LaGuardia is the expanded Sky Club lounge.

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AV Web

MAY 16, 2024

An organization known as SoCalSFV (Southern California San Fernando Valley), contacted AVweb in advance of concurrent anti-general-aviation protests it had planned for Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) and Long Beach Airport KLGB today (May 16). According to the letter, the protests are focused on National Air Transportation Association President and CEO Curt Castagna, who also heads up the Van Nuys and Long Beach airport associations for what SoCalSFV describes as deliberate efforts to obstruct the distr

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

For decades, the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber has long served as a key piece of the United States' nuclear triad and is one of the few true modern penetrating bombers in existence. However, amid cost overruns and many beginning to question the need for such a large bomber fleet, only 21 jets were ever built out of a fleet that would have been 165.

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World Airline News

MAY 16, 2024

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900 ER SSWL N297AK (msn 60578) SEA (Bruce Drum). Image: 106098. Starting today, Alaska Airlines is flying new daily, nonstop flight between the home airport in Seattle/Tacoma and Toronto Pearson International Airport – the newest destination and the sixth Canadian city Alaska now serves. Photo: Toronto (Alaska Airlines) New Seattle-Toronto nonstop service Route Departs Arrives Frequency Aircraft Seattle – Toronto 6:50 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

Two carriers, EVA Air and China Airlines , dominate Taiwan's long-haul international aviation market, surpassing the capacities of other major carriers that serve the island. Both airlines have been operational for decades and have expanded their fleets and route networks over time to include dozens of destinations across multiple continents.

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Airline Geeks

MAY 16, 2024

WestJet has announced that it will be ending the WestJet Link regional brand and transitioning its flights to WestJet Encore.

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

It has been an exciting week for the people at WestJet as on Wednesday, the airline launched its exclusive nonstop service from Calgary to the land of Fire and Ice, Iceland. The 737 MAX flight took off from Westjet's global hub at Calgary International Airport and landed in Reykjavik, Iceland's capital city.

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Airline Geeks

MAY 16, 2024

Breeze's recent proposal to serve a small New York town follows a similar trend of other airlines operating larger jets to EAS communities.

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

NASA (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is best known for its space missions but is also a world pioneer in more conventional aviation. For example, NASA and the Air Force worked together to create the X-15 rocket plane that still holds the world record for the fastest-piloted aircraft ever flown (Mach 6.7). NASA operates a fleet of aircraft that help conduct its aeronautical research, train astronauts, study the planets, and operate the agency's many air and space programs.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 16, 2024

by Nick Veronico The Hill Aerospace Museum , located outside Hill AFB, Ogden, Utah, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new L.S. Skaggs Gallery on April 29, 2024, and opened the gallery to the public on May 2, 2024. The Skaggs Gallery is a 91,000-square-foot addition to the museum, which now encompasses 240,000-square feet of enclosed display space.

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

Boeing has announced several updates to its ecoDemonstrator program, which has existed for over a decade and had eleven planes as part of it. The latest plane in the program is a Boeing 777-200ER.

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Altitudes Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

Airbus Helicopters’ Racer demonstrator has performed its first flight, taking to the sky for 30 minutes, allowing the flight test team to check the overall behaviour of the aircraft.

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Simple Flying

MAY 16, 2024

After months of work, United Airlines has debuted its new safety video, "Safety in Motion." The video follows a ball as it bounces its way through aircraft-inspired set-ups, and features 17 real United Airlines employees demonstrating key safety procedures. The employees come from across the airline, including flight attendants, pilots, ground agents, and those working in its central operations teams.

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