Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Today, the US Navy announced the first Boeing EA-18G Growler aircrew loss due to an incident on a low-level flight route near Washington States Mount Rainier. The cause of the Growler aircrew loss is under investigation, as the priorities turn to supporting the next of kin and recovering the lost personnel and their EA-18G Growler.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Aer Lingus seems to have quite the nice transatlantic growth plans for next summer. Just recently the airline announced it would expand to Nashville , and now it’s adding another destination in the United States, as reported by @IshrionA. Aer Lingus adding Dublin to Indianapolis route As of May 3, 2025, Aer Lingus will launch 4x weekly flights between Dublin (DUB) and Indianapolis (IND).
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Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Not long ago, amidst all the uncertainty of the pandemic, there seemed to be one irrefutable certainty in commercial aviation: The business model of long-haul low-cost carriers (LHLCCs) was doomed to fail.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 20, 2024
In this post, I wanted to take a look at American Flagship Lounges, which are the carrier’s premium international lounges. Separately, I’ve written about American Admirals Clubs and American Flagship First Dining , which are American’s two other types of lounge concepts. What are American Flagship Lounges? While Admirals Clubs are primarily American Airlines’ membership clubs, Flagship Lounges are American’s premium international lounges.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The United States Navy maintains nearly 100 bases, stations, and activities. Many Navy installations are large and well-established and host some of the largest tenant commands operations. This article explores the largest Navy stations in the US and the military operations these stations manage.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Flagship First Dining is easily the most premium thing about American Airlines (not that there’s much competition!), so in this post I wanted to take a closer look at this concept, including locations, access restrictions, and more. What is American Flagship First Dining? Flagship First Dining is a lounge within a lounge. Specifically, American Flagship Lounges are the carrier’s premium international lounges (they’re a step up from American Admirals Clubs ).
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The Dassault Falcon family of business jets is produced by the French aircraft manufacturer, Dassault Aviation. Let's take a look at the ones still in production today. These are the Falcon 2000S/2000LXS twinjets, the Falcon 900LX long-range trijet and the Falcon 7X/8X ultra-long-range trijets and compare them.
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Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
There are many different ways for an aviation enthusiast to gain their private pilot license (PPL) and begin the art of flying. The overall path to gaining a PPL stays relatively the same. The first step to flying privately is getting an aviation medical certificate, which ensures the pilot is physically fit to fly an airplane. The student then needs to enroll in a ground school.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 20, 2024
In this post, I wanted to take a look at United Polars Lounges, which are the carrier’s premium international lounges. Separately, I’ve written about United Clubs , which are United’s more basic lounges, accessible with a membership, based on elite status, etc. What are United Polaris Lounges? While United Clubs are primarily United Airlines’ membership clubs and lounges for elite members, Polaris Lounges are United’s premium lounges for long haul business class passengers.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
After nine years of design, planning, and preparation, NASA 's Europa Clipper finally set sail on October 14, 2024, at 12:06 EST to begin its long journey to study Jupiter's icy moon, Europa.
AV Web
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Two naval aviators whose EA-18G Growler crashed at about 6,000 feet near Mt. Rainier in Washington State last week have been declared dead by the Navy. An Army Special Forces team reached the wreckage of the electronics warfare aircraft in challenging terrain and the Navy confirmed on Sunday that the operation changed from a rescue to recovery and salvage.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
According to Bloomberg , Elliott Investment Management and Southwest Airlines have begun discussing a potential settlement that would " avoid a proxy fight for control of the airline's board." Elliott Investment has recently moved to try to replace the current CEO of Southwest and eight members of the current board. The struggle between Elliot and the existing Southwest management has been heating up in recent weeks.
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 20, 2024
“Fright Takes Flight” is how the American Airpower Museum describes its upcoming Halloween Party in their “haunted hangar,” complete with a World War II Flying Tiger and many other frightful warbirds to keep enemy spirits at bay! Long Island’s only flying military aviation museum is having its Haunted Hangar Halloween Party on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at American Airpower Museum, Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, New York.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
If youre thinking about airlines that fly to both China and the United States, it is unlikely that the first to come to mind will be Air Serbia. Yet, despite being little-known, the carrier has a unique long-haul network that spans both the East and the West of its Belgrade hub.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 20, 2024
For now we’ll have to mark this as “developing,” but it sure seems like Marriott may soon gain yet another brand, in the form of a glamping-esque experience. Thanks to reader Steve for bringing this to my attention. Getaway changes name to Postcard Cabins A few days ago, a company formerly known as Getaway put out a press release , stating that it has rebranded as Postcard Cabins.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) travelers can now easily transverse from Concourse A to B using the brand-new central tunnel, which was constructed as part of the airports Phase 3 overhaul. In addition to the new tunnel, Phase 3 includes 12 new concessions and five Delta Air Lines gates, which will be assigned to other airlines later.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 20, 2024
It’s common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including Alaska , Delta , JetBlue , Southwest , and United.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Missed approaches and go-arounds are standard procedures in aviation, often misunderstood by passengers but critical for flight safety. They occur when an aircraft aborts its landing and ascends for another attempt. While the experience can be unsettling, missed approaches and go-arounds ensure that landings occur in optimal conditions. According to various aviation sources, there are five essential things to know about these procedures.
Airline Geeks
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The Indiana capital last had transatlantic service between 2018, but the route ended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Last week, aviation enthusiasts near COMAC's manufacturing center at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) captured images of an ARJ21 aircraft painted in the new C909 livery. This development hints at COMAC's plans to rebrand its ARJ21 aircraft as the C909. However, a smaller detail also caught the attention of a few observers the markings of COMAC EXPRESS on the plane's fuselage.
AV Web
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The End Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) group seems to be suggesting that OEMs, not the FAA will have the final word on the approval of unleaded replacement fuels for 100LL developed through the STC process. In an update posted late last week, the group, of which the FAA is a central member, described OEMs as “the key players in this process, and their comfort with these new fuels will drive this monumental shift.” Swift Fuels’ 100R recently received an STC for late mo
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The rise of large multinational full-service airlines in the Middle East, like Emirates , Etihad Airways , and Qatar Airways , has drastically shifted the global commercial aviation landscape, leading to an environment that has significantly weakened the dominance of European and Asian legacy airlines flying between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
AV Web
OCTOBER 20, 2024
There are only five airworthy De Havilland Mosquitos in the world and two of them recently formed the first formation in more than 37 years in Santa Maria. The post Best Of The Web: Mosquito Formation Flight appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Checking bags when traveling comes with a few risks. Although these risks may be minimal, they deter people from traveling with checked bags. First, there is the potential that an airline misplaces the bag, and second, that bags are damaged.
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 20, 2024
PRESS RELEASE On November 2, Fashion District NW and The Museum of Flight present Fashion in Flight , a glamorous fashion show showcasing the Northwest’s most distinctive designers in a setting unlike any other fashion event. This dramatic evening experience offers a live DJ, cash bar, designer booths, red carpet photos plus an afterparty in the towering Great Gallery.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
What better way to pass the time while you wait for your flight than enjoying some live music, listening to old favorites, and discovering new artists? At a growing number of airports around the world, this is now possible! Simple Flying takes a look at three airports that regularly feature live music performances. Have you been to any of them?
AV Web
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Poll: Should Drones And Robots Fight Our Wars? Poll: Should Drones And Robots Fight Our Wars Absolutely They're useful tools What's the point? The post Poll: Should Drones And Robots Fight Our Wars? appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The 301st Fighter Wing has finally received its first F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jet. The F-35 is by far the most popular fifth generation fighter and the only one to have been widely exported - although the US refuses to sell the jet to many countries (including allies) around the world. With around 1,000 F-35s delivered, production is in full-swing and the United States Air Force is slowly, but surely, transitioning from older 4th generation fighter jets to the new F-35 fighte
AV Web
OCTOBER 20, 2024
NBAA-BACE is launching on a hopeful note with the the annual Honeywell Global Business Aviation Outlook predicting strong and stable growth in the industry for the next five years. The crystal balling also predicts demand for 8500 new business aircraft worth $280 billion during that period, up a little from earlier forecasts and prompting some manufacturers to ramp up production.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Bombardier states the Bombardier Global 7500 is one of the company's "crown achievements" and represents the " pinnacle of luxury and performance in the private jet market." The Global 7500 recently broke 50 of the world's speed records and is regarded as one of the most impressive long range business jets on the market. The Global 7500 is also one of the world's largest ultra-long-range business jets currently in production.
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 20, 2024
PRESS RELEASE A former World War II RAF air base near York has reverberated to the sound of an iconic British bomber engine for the first time since 1945. The Bristol Hercules engine, as used on Halifax heavy bombers, was fired up at the Yorkshire Air Museum—formerly RAF Elvington—on October 12. It was part of Thunder Day, a twice-yearly event where aircraft at the museum run their engines for the public.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Singapore Airlines was the launch customer of the iconic Airbus A380 as this flag carrier operated from Singapore to Sydney. The historic flight took to the skies on October 25th, 2007 , and was coded SQ380.
WayMan
OCTOBER 20, 2024
If you’re an international student planning to pursue a career in aviation, understanding the differences between an F1 Visa and an M1 Visa is crucial. These visas are designed for students but cater to different types of education programs. Let’s explore which visa is the best fit for your aviation journey. What is an F1 Visa? The F1 Visa is designed for students attending academic programs at universities or colleges in the U.S.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Thirty-five years ago, Hainan Airlines , originally Hainan Province Airlines, was formed by the Chinese Land Economic Corporation with the help of the Civil Aviation Administration of China ( CAAC ). The airline was established in Hainan, the People's Republic of China's smallest and most southern province. Today, the airline and its subsidiaries operate nearly 1,800 domestic and international routes.
AV Web
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The most respondents favored shooting them down near military sites. The post Last Week’s Poll Results: Spying Drones Should Be Dealt With appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Sun Country Airlines , described as a hybrid low-cost air carrier, is known for its diverse network of leisure destinations. Although the carrier primarily offers passenger flights, its cargo side of operations has been expanding.
Fly'n Things
OCTOBER 20, 2024
José Moreno Hernández was born on August 7, 1962, in the community of French Camp in California.
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