Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Cathay Pacific has unveiled its new business class suites, called Aria Suite, as well as its new premium economy and revamped economy cabins onboard its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER fleet. The first retrofitted aircraft successfully debuted yesterday between Hong Kong and Beijing and will slowly be introduced to other routes.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 19, 2024
While I’m more of a dog person than a cat person, this video made me laugh out loud… Cat flies Turkish Airlines to Istanbul to visit cousin Turkish Airlines has uploaded a video to its YouTube channel, intended to promote the carrier’s pet travel program. The funny thing is, most of the video is just a humorous film about a cat traveling to Istanbul, and only at the very end of the video is there any mention of how pet travel is better on Turkish Airlines than on other carriers.
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Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
In the aftermath of Spirit Airlines failed merger attempt with JetBlue Airways , questions about what the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) could be mulling next have emerged as it remains desperate for a lifeline. Spirit, which is reportedly drowning in more than $1 billion of debt, just extended its refinancing deadline on Friday, hours before it was set to expire.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 19, 2024
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m back at home after some regional travel over the past week, which I’ll of course be reviewing. Suffice it to say that I have a lot of travel content to get to, given that I need to publish the full reports from my recent review trips. On the points & travel front, this week Cathay Pacific put its new Aria Suites business class into service, Indian airlines dealt with dozens of fake bomb threats, Emirates unveiled a unique NBA-themed A380,
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
When designing a new airport, especially one that is set to be a global hub, architects and civil engineers are forced to balance the diverse desires of airlines and passengers, both of which are primarily seeking operational efficiency. For many airports, it is difficult to strike a balance between these two, as one will find passengers complaining about long walks to gates and airlines complaining about a lack of available gate space.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Japan has two world-class airlines , in the form of Star Alliance’s All Nippon Airways (ANA), and oneworld’s Japan Airlines (JAL). In 2019, ANA made headlines with the introduction of its “The Room” Boeing 777-300ER business class , which is to this day the world’s most spacious business class seat. Then this year (in 2024), we saw JAL roll out an amazing Airbus A350-1000 business class , which I recently had the chance to fly.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
US planemaker Boeing and the union representing more than 30,000 machinists on strike agreed on a new contract proposal. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) confirmed the news on Saturday.
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Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
The prominent Air Force bases in the US are home to some of the unique military wings and carry out many missions, including air superiority, close air support, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and training. These bases are home to thousands of military personnel and their families. This article explores some of the most prominent Air Force bases in the US.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 19, 2024
If the details of this incident at all resemble what’s being claimed, Delta needs to issue an immediate apology, and hold the employees responsible for this accountable. Delta forces veteran to change shirt at SFO NBC Bay Area reports on an incident that reportedly happened on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, when Marine Corps vet Catherine Banks was booked on a Delta flight out of San Francisco (SFO).
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Simple Flying previously reported that an EA-18G Glowler crashed last Tuesday near Mount Rainier in Washington. The next day, it was reported that the Navy had found the wreckage of the aircraft , but that was in mountainous terrain where it was difficult to reach (with rain and snow making it more difficult). Now, it has been reported that search crews from the US Navy have reached the remote site.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 19, 2024
I recently had to be in Chicago for a couple of nights, and decided to stay at the 182-room Park Hyatt Chicago. I had stayed here many years ago, but not since the hotel reopened in 2022, following a $60 million renovation. In some ways, this is a “flagship” Hyatt property, given that Hyatt is based in Chicago, and this is the brand’s most premium property there.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
During the early years of commercial aviation, the issues of what rights airlines from one nation had to operate international services to, from, or, in particular instances, within a foreign country were the topic of significant debate. Air travel was undeniably essential, and the widespread growth of commercial air networks was one of the most important factors that brought the world into the modern age of global interconnectivity.
Airline Geeks
OCTOBER 19, 2024
In this series' first installment, we offer five tips, or recommendations if you will, to help smooth your transition into the airline industry.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
The Boeing 737 family of aircraft is a vital part of the fleets for American Airlines , Delta Air Lines , and United Airlines , dominating their domestic and short-haul international routes.
Airline Geeks
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Boeing and the Machinists reached a new tentative agreement Saturday following federal government intervention. A final vote is set for Wednesday.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Passengers onboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Senegal to New York City experienced a "technical incident" that caused the aircraft to reject takeoff from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) on the western coast of Africa.
Airline Geeks
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Aeromexico last served this U.S. city in September 2014 with regular flights to Hermosillo in the Mexican state of Sonora.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Private jets are already a luxury. Some aircraft companies take that a notch higher by designing ultra-long-range jets. Gulfstream has been in the aircraft business since 1958 and has produced over 3000 aircraft, with each model having more enhanced designs.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 19, 2024
As if the airline industry isn’t complex enough under normal circumstances, Indian airlines are dealing with quite the challenge at the moment, as we’ve seen dozens of airplane bomb threats over the past week. This has caused delays, diversions, and more. India sees surge in airplane bomb threats So far this week, more than 70 flights in India have received bomb threats, though they’ve all turned out to be false.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
In the first fifteen years following the conclusion of the Second World War, the Japanese domestic air transportation industry grew rapidly, with high-demand routes between many of the nation's major cities serving as the perfect economic groundwork for the rapid growth of the domestic aviation industry. Even when the Shinkansen bullet trains first entered service in the late 1960s, domestic flights remained a crucial part of the financial puzzle for major airlines like Japan Airlines and ANA.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 19, 2024
The story goes that if you want to make a small fortune in aviation, start with a large fortune. Or, in the case of aircraft designers Ben Anderson and Marvin Greenwood, start out as a successful manufacturer of industrial equipment. Then design an airplane and purchase one of the great names in aviation history to produce it. That is the story of the Bellanca Aries T-250, an efficient, T-tailed travel machine that rivaled the Beechcraft Bonanza and Piper Comanche in speed, load-carrying capacit
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Traveling by air often includes indulging in a drink or two to relax, whether a glass of wine with a meal or a celebratory cocktail before landing. However, many travelers claim that they feel more intoxicated when drinking at cruising altitude compared to drinking the same amount on the ground.
AV Web
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Boeing and the leaders of the machinists union have reached a tentative deal that could end a month-long strike at production facilities. The company has offered a 35 percent wage increase, up from the 25 percent hike that was summarily rejected by the union to prompt the strike by more than 33,000 members. The members must ratify the deal but the leaders stopped short of recommending that.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
American Airlines is taking a stand against line-skipping as it tests new technology aimed at ensuring passengers board their flights according to their assigned groups. This move could streamline the boarding process and ensure fairness for all passengers.
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 19, 2024
PRESS RELEASE On Sunday Oct. 27 the spirits of Halloween and Día de los Muertos transform the galleries of flight into The Museum of Fright. It will be a day of family games, workshops and scary stories, plus special greetings with actor Melanie Kohn–the voice of Lucy van Pelt in many of the animated Charlie Brown films. Museum activities will also engage the traditions of Día de Muertos, and look at Latinos/as/es who have had a role in the story of aviation and aerospace.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
The US Navy Flight School consists of four main stages: Aviation Pre-flight Indoctrination, Primary Flight Training, Intermediate Flight Training, and Advanced Flight Training. After completing these, new pilots earn their Wings of Gold. Aviation Pre-flight Indoctrination API introduces flight basics to students, including aerodynamics, weather, and aircraft engines.
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 19, 2024
In the early 1930s, Japan was passionately expanding its naval aviation, recognizing the strategic importance of aircraft carriers and their airborne contingents. Amid this expansion, the Mitsubishi 3MT5 emerged as an ambitious project, a twin-engined biplane bomber intended to operate from the decks of Japanese aircraft carriers. Although the aircraft ultimately proved unsuitable for carrier operations, the story of the 3MT5 offers a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and aspirations of Ja
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
The United States has historically produced some of the most advanced experimental aircraft that have played a vital role in shaping todays stealth technology. This article explores the top five experimental planes that tested stealth and reconnaissance capabilities through advanced design and materials.
World Airline News
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Cathay Pacific is once again raising the bar for customer experience with the official unveiling of its all-new Business class, Aria Suite, together with its new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy onboard its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The airline’s retrofitted 777-300ER debuted on its Hong Kong-Beijing route today (18 October) before progressively being deployed on other regional and long-haul routes.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
The 1940s was a unique era of innovation in global aviation, with the postwar period demonstrating a unique opportunity to modify military designs and technologies to create new planes for civil applications.
The Aviationist
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Northrop’s night fighter was large, heavily armed, and fast for its size; the United States first night fighter designed from the ground up could find enemy aircraft in the dark thanks to advancements in radar technology. A Shot in the Dark Northrop’s night fighter was the result of American observations of the Battle of Britain […] The post Packing a Deadly Bite, the P-61 Black Widow was a Nocturnal Nemesis to Axis Aircraft appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Since the pandemic, China's international flights have changed dramatically with many countries , including Canada. According to data gathered by Cirium , an aviation analytics company, Canada's flights with China have fallen by over 90% when comparing October 2019 with October 2024. It is unclear when the flights will recover or if this is to be the new norm here to stay.
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 19, 2024
During World War II, as Germany was growing dominant in bomber technology, the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) saw the need to elevate their own bomber capacity. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was created amidst the rising need for strategic bombers that were fast, operational at high altitudes, had a long range, and capable of carrying heavy defensive armament.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
There are plenty of aircraft that can be equipped with floats instead of wheeled landing gear. In the 1930s and 1940s, it was much more common to see aircraft aircraft take off from the water than today (for example, Pan Am's famous Clippers flying boats as airport infrastructure didn't exist yet or was in its infancy). Today, it's mostly small aircraft like the Cessna Caravan , DHC-6 Twin Otter , Cessna 182/206, and others routinely equipped with floats or otherwise land on the water.
All Plane
OCTOBER 19, 2024
There is a new episode of the podcast! Ian Brooke, founder of Astromechanica, explains how this Y Combinator-backed startup is planning to disrupt engine making with the Electric Adaptive Engine it is developing. LISTEN TO IT HERE. Advanced Air Mobility Lilium, on the brink after the German eVTOL company failed to secure public support to shore up its financial situation.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 19, 2024
On October 18th, 2024, Dallas/Fort Worth-based American Airlines announced that it would be allowing elite members of its loyalty program to book the most exclusive preflight experience the carrier has on offer. Those who have flown enough to earn AAdvantage Platinum Pro status, as well as those who have earned Executive Platinum or the invite-only ConciergeKey status, will be able to access the airline's Flagship First Dining room for a relatively low 20,000 miles.
All Plane
OCTOBER 19, 2024
On this episode of the podcast we welcome Ian Brooke, a through and through entrepreneur who, with one successful venture under his belt, has gone on to found Astromechanica. This Bay Area startup, which is backed by the famous Y Combinator accelerator program, is aiming to disrupt the aerospace propulsion industry by developing a new type of jet engine called Electric Adaptive Engine.
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