One Mile at a Time

JULY 21, 2024

Early Friday morning, we saw a major global IT outage , impacting all kinds of industries, including many airlines. In the United States, all of the “big three” US carriers — American, Delta, and United — were impacted by this. What’s interesting to see is how inconsistent the recovery has been between airlines. Delta underperforms peers with recovery FlightAware publishes data on flight cancelations and delays, and it’s interesting to look at how that has played out over the past couple of days

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Simple Flying

JULY 19, 2024

Many carriers were brought to their knees yesterday due to a software outage at technology company Microsoft. Some of the world's largest carriers have canceled flights, planes grounded, and are reverting to old-school techniques to check-in and board aircraft. However, the world's largest low-cost carrier, Southwest , has been able to power through due to an operating system that is 32 years old.

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Alaska Air

JULY 10, 2024

We're offering guests warm-weather escapes and a range of dream winter getaways, including our first-ever service to Vail, Colorado. The post Alaska Airlines expands winter travel options with 18 exciting new sun and ski routes appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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AV Web

JULY 28, 2024

The City of Boulder, Colorado is taking the FAA to court saying a clause in its grant obligations to the agency is constitutional overreach. The city has already stopped accepting grants with an eye to closing the airport in 2040 when the last obligations reach their 20-year expiry but the FAA says it may never allow the airport to be closed. That’s because three grants, one of them from 65 years ago, were used to buy land for the airport and that triggers a clause that requires the airpor

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 27, 2024

Given the strong, more than half-century association between the Martin Mars and the people of British Columbia, it is only logical that a Mars should remain preserved in the Canadian province following Coulson Aviation’s final retirement of the breed in recent years. As we reported in March, the British Columbia Aviation Museum succeeded in their bid to obtain Hawaii Mars (BuNo. 76823/ C-FLYL ), one of just two surviving examples of the behemoth flying boat.

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Airline Geeks

JULY 31, 2024

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport is slated to receive Embraer 175 service starting later this year, which will be one of the largest aircraft to serve the airport.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

Southwest Airlines can’t seem to stay out of the news lately when it comes to concerning safety incidents. We can now add yet another near catastrophe to the list, and this might just be the scariest one we’ve seen so far… Southwest 737 MAX has near disaster on approach to Tampa This incident happened on Sunday, July 14, 2024, and involves Southwest Airlines flight WN425 , scheduled to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (TPA).

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Alaska Air

JULY 24, 2024

We're proud to announce the grand opening of our newest Alaska Lounge at San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The modern and spacious 11,000 square foot space delivers on our promise to enhance our network of lounges and offers an unparalleled pre-flight experience with a welcoming West Coast vibe, open spaces bathed in natural light and warm finishes.

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AV Web

JULY 1, 2024

A court martial has fined Air Force Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart $60,000 and confined him to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas for six months after he flew a C-17 in low level maneuvers following a night of drinking. In the first court martial of its kind, a jury of eight generals, all of whom outranked Stewart, found him guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and dereliction of duty by “assuming control” of the transport plane at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma during a trip in

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 23, 2024

by Richard Mallory Allnutt We are thrilled to report that the world now has a second airworthy Helldiver! Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver BuNo.83393, under long-term rebuild with the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum , made its first post-restoration flight from their facility in Granite Falls, Minnesota today. Well respected CAF Helldiver pilot, Ed Vesely, was at the controls for the initial test hop, which went smoothly according to those present.

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Airline Geeks

JULY 27, 2024

Both American and Allegiant are cutting several routes in Austin following the airport's record growth soon after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 9, 2024

Well, I’ve gotta be honest, this wasn’t on my airline partnership bingo card… Delta & Riyadh Air unveil strategic cooperation plans Delta and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding, with the goal of introducing a broad range of benefits for customers traveling between North America, Saudi Arabia, and beyond. As a reminder, Riyadh Air is Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new airline startup , which plans to launch flights in 2025.

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Simple Flying

JULY 22, 2024

Korean Air has purchased 20 Boeing 777X aircraft, becoming the newest airline to order the folding-wingtip twin-aisle aircraft from Boeing at the Farnborough International Airshow.

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Alaska Air

JULY 17, 2024

At Alaska Airlines, we’re always looking for new ways to make your travel experience even better. This expansion will add 1.3 million premium seats annually to our mainline fleet, providing guests with even more opportunities to upgrade to a premium experience. The post Alaska Airlines announces major expansion of First Class and Premium seating appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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AV Web

JULY 9, 2024

Hikers climbing the Devil’s Thumb in Colorado on July 4 almost witnessed a plane crash. The hikers posted this video of an incredibly close shave as the pilot of the aircraft, probably a 172, managed to recover from a spin within feet of the ground near the top of the Continental Divide. The formation known as Devil’s Thumb is at 12,200 feet and it was warm day even at that altitude as evidenced by the clothing worn by the hiker.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 22, 2024

By Nick Chismar Just over a month ago, in June 2024, the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum (MAAM) unveiled a brand-new paint job on their Northrop P-61B Black Widow , USAAF #42-39445. The massive fighter sat proudly, fully covered in gloss black paint, as visitors from around the country stopped to take photos during the museum’s 33 rd Annual World War II Weekend.

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Airline Geeks

JULY 31, 2024

The airline's wholly-owned regional subsidiary Piedmont plans to have 70 Embraer 145s in its fleet next year as more return from long-term storage.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 13, 2024

An American Airlines jet had a pretty dramatic evacuation yesterday, after a passenger’s laptop reportedly caught fire. We always hear about the risk of lithium ion batteries, so here’s a case where it actually caused an issue. Fortunately it was caught on the ground… American jet evacuated as cabin fills with smoke This incident happened yesterday (Friday, July 12, 2024), and involves American Airlines flight AA2045, scheduled to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Miami (MIA) at 12:17PM.

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Simple Flying

JULY 31, 2024

After Dave Calhoun announced he would step down in 2024, Boeing has selected Kelly Ortberg as its new president and CEO. The selection was first hinted at by The Air Current yesterday and confirmed by Boeing just now. Calhoun has been President and CEO since January 2020.

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Alaska Air

JULY 2, 2024

This winter, we’re expanding our guests’ options with nonstop service to two exciting international destinations Alaska Airlines is excited to announce an expansion of our international network with two new Mexico destinations starting this winter. We’ll soon start flying between Los Angeles and breathtaking La Paz, as the only U.S. carrier serving the coastal Mexican… The post Alaska Airlines launches historic routes to La Paz and Monterrey, Mexico from Los Angeles appeared first

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The Aviationist

JULY 23, 2024

The Italian Air Force has confirmed that the pilot was successfully rescued. A Eurofighter Typhoon belonging to the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) crashed, for unknown reason, in the Douglas Daly region in the Northern [.] The post Italian Eurofighter Crashes In Australia During Ex. Pitch Black 2024 appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 29, 2024

As most of our readers will know, Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane is under restoration to airworthy condition with the Lincoln Aviation Heritage Center at former RAF East Kirkby in Lincolnshire, England. The group has made magnificent progress, even during the pandemic, and we thought that our readers might like to see a recent (edited) restoration update, reproduced here with permission… By Andrew Patton The Number 3 engine on NX611 has had a progressively worsening problem that has fin

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Airline Geeks

JULY 19, 2024

As of 8 a.m. ET, there were nearly 2,700 cancelled flights globally, according to data from aviation analytics company Cirium.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 16, 2024

A bizarre tragedy just happened at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, though as of now there are more questions than answers… What we know about the Grand Hyatt Bangkok tragedy At around 5:30PM local time today (Tuesday, July 16, 2024), staff at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok called the police to report that six people had been found dead in a suite at the hotel.

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Simple Flying

JULY 22, 2024

When airlines or lessors order aircraft, the process goes through various stages, which is why you often see the same order discussed time and again. It starts when the customer floats the idea of buying a new aircraft and culminates years later when that aircraft operates its first commercial service, which in the case of Australian airline Jetstar was a gap of around ten years for its new Airbus A321LR fleet.

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Alaska Air

JULY 19, 2024

Last week, through our Maui CARE Flight program, we were able to offer hope and mental health breaks for families affected by the Maui Wildfire. In partnership with Hawai‘i leaders, we’ll donate up to 180 roundtrip tickets monthly from August 2024 to December 2025, building on last year's donation of 32 million CARE Miles that helped over 650 residents begin rebuilding their lives.

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The Aviationist

JULY 24, 2024

The new “Wild Weasel” variant of the F-15EX would make use of both existing capabilities of the aircraft, as well as new ones integrated from the Growler. As the production line of the F/A-18 is [.] The post Boeing Is Evaluating The F-15EX As Successor Of The EA-18G Growler appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 23, 2024

On July 11th, 2024, another Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk found its way to an aviation museum when F-117A USAF #82-0819 Raven Beauty arrived at the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford, Oklahoma. If there was ever a museum that was deserving of an F-117 it is the Stafford Air & Space Museum, which is named in honor of Weatherford native and legendary test pilot and astronaut, Lt.

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Airline Geeks

JULY 25, 2024

JCAS Airways, a new Japanese regional airline, will launch operations with an ATR 72-600 leased from Singapore-based Avation PLC.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 19, 2024

For a long time now, American Airlines management and the union representing flight attendants have been in contentious negotiations over a new contract. There’s now a significant update… American flight attendants reach tentative contract agreement The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) has today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with American management over a new contract, after a week of bargaining.

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Simple Flying

JULY 25, 2024

The United States, represented by the Department of Justice (DOJ), and Boeing have finalized their plea agreement after the DOJ had found that the aircraft manufacturer violated its deferred prosecution agreement (DPA).

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Alaska Air

JULY 23, 2024

Boarding music is a core component of the premium experience we provide to our guests, with the music, lighting, and care from our crew members creating a great first impression and easing the stress of the airport and boarding process; starting this month, enjoy boarding music from Sub Pop Records on all Alaska Airlines flights departing from Seattle and Everett.

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The Aviationist

JULY 22, 2024

Another B-1B was pulled from storage at AMARG and recalled back to duty to bring the BONE fleet back to 45 total Lancers. B-1B Lancer 86-0115 “Rage” is one of the four bombers out of [.] The post Introducing ‘Rage’, The Latest B-1B To Be Resurrected From The ‘Boneyard’ appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 13, 2024

An 89-year-old Douglas DC-2 airliner has arrived at Australia’s Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) Aviation Museum for restoration. Built-in May 1935 at Douglas’ Santa Monica plant, this historic aircraft will be restored and displayed at the museum at Shellharbour Airport in NSW, although it is not expected to fly again. HARS highlights the plane’s “fascinating history,” which aligns with its mission to preserve Australia’s aviation heritage.

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Aerotime

JULY 3, 2024

A US-based travel agency is planning to revive the Pan American (Pan Am) brand for a short nostalgic transatlantic excursion in 2025 using a chartered Boeing 757. The company aims to provide an exclusive experience, recreating the defunct US airline’s classic routes but on an upmarket basis, using the narrow-bodied aircraft fitted with just 50 business class seats.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 17, 2024

Qatar Airways is known for its Qsuites business class. This is one of the world’s best business class experiences , between an excellent soft and hard product. Roughly seven years after the product was introduced, it’s available on most long haul aircraft , but not all. Even as this continues to be one of the world’s most incredible business class experiences, there’s an exciting update, as Qatar Airways plans to unveil an all-new business class in the coming days.

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Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

James Stewart (Jimmy) led a remarkable career as both a bomber pilot and an actor. He flew some of the US's most iconic bombers, including the B-24 Consolidated Liberator and the venerable B-52 Superfortress. He was the only Hollywood star to serve in World War II and flew 20 combat missions in heavy bombers. Not all the remarkable people in the history of aviation are pilots.

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