Aerotime

AUGUST 23, 2024

AeroTime is excited to welcome Michael Barnard as our columnist. Michael spends his time projecting scenarios for decarbonization 40-80 years into the future, and assisting executives, Boards and investors to pick wisely today. Whether it’s refueling aviation, grid storage, vehicle-to-grid, or hydrogen demand, his work is based on fundamentals of physics, economics and human nature, and informed by the decarbonization requirements and innovations of multiple domains.

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Alaska Air

AUGUST 19, 2024

The time period for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to complete its regulatory investigation of the proposed combination of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines under the HSR Act has expired. This is a significant milestone in the process to join our airlines.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 29, 2024

Boeing has found that the fourth 777X test aircraft, which has stayed dormant since at least November 2021, has cracked thrust links, a problem that has affected the whole 777X test fleet.

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AV Web

AUGUST 8, 2024

Pilot’s associations are sounding the alarm on Airbus’ proposal to move towards single-pilot operations in the cockpit. In an Aug. 6 letter to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury, Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) President Capt. Jason Ambrosi urged the manufacturer to reconsider its proposal to reduce cockpit crew from two to one from entering the commercial aviation environment.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 10, 2024

The aviation world has welcomed a third Curtiss SB2C-1A Helldiver to the skies. On August 8th, after 45 years, BuNo 75552 (originally ordered for the USAAF as A-25A Shrike 42-80387) took flight from Colorado Springs Airport, piloted by Charles “Tuna” Hainline. This aircraft was meticulously restored by WestPac Restorations is owned by Jim Slattery, and operated by the National Museum of World War II Aviation.

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World Airline News

AUGUST 30, 2024

The LAN (Chile) era has ended. On August 26, 2024 it was reported that Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner registered as CC-BGI was flown from Madrid to Abu-Dhabi as flight LA9950 to be repainted in the LATAM Airlines livery. This aircraft (msn 38764) was the last passenger aircraft of LATAM still in the LAN Airlines markings. Photos: Alvaro Romero. CC-BGI is seen at Santiago – Arturo Merino Benítez Airport’s control tower on the murky morning of May 5, 2016, the first day of LATAM.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 27, 2024

A retired flight attendant is pushing an airline drink cart more than 200 miles from Boston to New York to honor colleagues who died during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Paul Veneto, who worked for United Airlines from 1997 to 2013, left Boston on August 18, 2024, and plans to trek to Ground Zero in New York City – one step at a time.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 27, 2024

Dutch carrier KLM today took delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft. Further deliveries of the aircraft type will help the airline modernize its narrowbody fleet and make KLM's operations greener and more economical. Apart from the advantages the aircraft type offers for the airline, passengers flying the aircraft will have a lot to look forward to as well, with newer and more comfortable cabins enhancing the onboard experience.

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AV Web

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported yesterday that a federal jury has convicted a pilot of twice making false statements to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on his application for a Class 1 medical certificate. The case, dating back to June, involves pilot Olukayode Ojo, 36, of Dallas, Texas. Ojo was found guilty on August 16 on two counts of making false statements.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 11, 2024

After months of preparation and fundraising, the big day has finally arrived. Today, Sunday, August 11, 2024, the Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber will make its final flight to its permanent home as the centerpiece of the museum’s expanding BC Wildfire Aviation exhibit. This historic event, compared to the spectacle of a space shuttle launch, is open to the public.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 7, 2024

United Airlines will be discontinuing its popular inflight magazine, and that’s kind of sad… United Hemispheres Magazine being cut ModernRetail is reporting that United Airlines will be discontinuing the print version of its Hemispheres Magazine shortly. The magazine first launched in 1992, so it’s being discontinued after roughly 32 years. This is truly the end of an era , as United was the last of the “big three” US legacy airlines to still have an inflight magazine.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 26, 2024

It is quite remarkable for an aircraft type to remain in active service for 70 years, especially when it is still in production. On August 23, 2024, the C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft had been flying for 70 years to the day since its very first flight. Although keeping its general configuration and easily recognizable look, the venerable Hercules has seen numerous iterations since that eventful day of 1954 on which it first took to the skies.

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Alaska Air

AUGUST 12, 2024

We're partnering with James Beard award-winning chef Brandon Jew to reimagine our First Class menu, offering an exclusive dining experience this month for guests on flights between San Francisco and New York (JFK). The post Michelin-starred Chef Brandon Jew cooks up new First Class menu for Alaska Airlines appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Comac C919 has been inching closer to certification in the European Union (EU). The blocs regulators have been visiting their Chinese counterparts to assess the C919, including its simulators.

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AV Web

AUGUST 8, 2024

A Cessna 172 has gone viral on social media this week as it completed a ferry flight from California to Hawaii. According to FlightAware , the aircraft, N176TA, departed Merced Regional Airport (KMCE) in California on Tuesday and flew some 2,425 miles before landing in Honolulu, Hawaii 18 hours later. The flight was more than three times the range of the 2018 Cessna 172 Skyhawk SP, making it an impressive feat.

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Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

Unexpected Pleasures at a Terminal Near You. WITH SCATTERED EXCEPTIONS, airports don’t have a whole lot going for them. They’re noisy, dirty, poorly laid out, and just generally hostile to passengers. As my regular readers are well aware, I’ve made this point in numerous prior posts — perhaps too many times. Now, so that I’m not always harping on the negative, here’s something different. “Hidden Airport” is a semi-regular feature highlighting littl

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Jetwhine

AUGUST 9, 2024

Making an ATR-72 Spin I wasn’t in Brazil on Friday afternoon, but I saw the post on Twitter or X (or whatever you call it) showing Voepass Airlines flight 2283, an ATR-72, rotating as it plunged to the ground near Sao Paulo from its 17,000-foot cruising altitude.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 26, 2024

A Garuda Indonesia flight was grounded after it suffered a fuel leak on the runway while departing from Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK). The incident occurred on August 24, 2024. Flight GA 174 was preparing to depart Jakarta for Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) in Pekanbaru at approximately 11:50 local time. Garuda Indonesia CEO Irfan Setiaputra told media outlets that during a pre-takeoff routine safety procedure, the pilot in command discovered that the B

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Alaska Air

AUGUST 29, 2024

College football is back, and Alaska Airlines is teaming up with FOX Sports to bring the action to the skies! The post Live sports are coming to your next Alaska Airlines flight with an all-new FOX Sports BIG NOON SATURDAY partnership appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Boeing 777X program has faced another setback after a post-flight inspection of one of the aircraft led to the discovery of a failed engine mount, pausing the certification campaign of the type.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 22, 2024

One of the most extraordinary warbirds in the skies today, the prototype North American XP-82 Twin Mustang, meticulously restored by Tom Reilly, is now available again for purchase through Platinum Fighter Sales. This aircraft, serial number 44-83887, is one of only five surviving P-82 Twin Mustangs and the sole flying example in civilian hands. The long-awaited moment for aviation enthusiasts arrived on January 28th, 2019, when the XP-82 completed its first “official” post-restoration flight in

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 3, 2024

Once in a while we’ll see a story of someone being taken off a plane in handcuffs. However, it’s not usually the pilot… Frontier Airlines pilot taken off plane in handcuffs A video is circulating on social media of someone being escorted off a Frontier Airlines aircraft in handcuffs. Specifically, the person is seen walking down the stairs attached to the jet bridge, and onto the apron, where he’s placed in a car.

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AV Web

AUGUST 6, 2024

One of the business units abandoned by Bombardier a few years ago is flourishing under its new Canadian owner as it capitalizes on the worldwide increase in wildfires. De Havilland Canada bought Bombardier’s highly specialized amphibious water bomber business and is now building new DHC-515 Firefighter water skimming aircraft at its Calgary, Alberta plant from components and subassemblies made at its Victoria, B.C. facility.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 30, 2024

At Beijing’s Capital International Airport (PEK) on August 29, 2024, the first C919 aircraft was delivered by COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) to flag carrier Air China. It is the first domestically produced aircraft to be operated by the company and was treated to a traditional water arch salute upon arrival in Beijing. The plane had been ferried from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) where COMAC has its final assembly plant.

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Alaska Air

AUGUST 13, 2024

We’re investing in JetZero, a company developing a blended-wing body aircraft that uses up to 50% less fuel and produces fewer emissions. This underscores our commitment to advancing technologies that drive aviation toward a net-zero carbon future. The post Alaska Airlines announces investment in JetZero to propel innovative aircraft technology and design appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 14, 2024

On Monday, August 12th, the National Business Aviation Administration (NBAA) revealed its plans to award flight attendant Sydney Bosmans one of its most prestigious awards. The NBAA will award the legendary Above and Beyond Award for Heroic Achievement to the flight attendant at this year's annual NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), which is set to take place from October 22 through October 24 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Thrust Flight

AUGUST 12, 2024

You might admire flat spins at the airshow, but you never want to find yourself in one—outside of perhaps a planned aerobatics lesson. Flat spins result from several things going very wrong, and they are potentially unrecoverable. Here’s a look at what constitutes a flat spin and how one could happen. We’ll also look at […] The post What Is a Flat Spin?

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 29, 2024

Star Alliance member EVA Air has long operated special Hello Kitty flights , which I’d consider to be one of the coolest aviation concepts in the world. In this post, I wanted to write a guide about what exactly you can expect with these unique flights, especially as the airline has just put a new Hello Kitty jet into service. The basics of EVA Air’s Hello Kitty flights EVA Air business class is one of my favorite business class products in the world, as the airline really does a phenomenal job

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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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Aerotime

AUGUST 30, 2024

Qantas pilots have commenced training in preparation for the arrival of the airline’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft. As part of its fleet renewal program, the Australian national carrier ordered 28 of the A321XLR aircraft, with the first arrival set for April 2025. Over the next decade, Qantas plans to gradually replace its fleet of Boeing B737 with the A321XLRs.

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The Aviationist

AUGUST 27, 2024

New Era of Electronic Combat Begins with the Arrival of the first EA-37B at Davis-Monthan AFB. On Aug. 23, 2024, Air Combat Command received its first EA-37B Compass Call. The aircraft, serial 19-5591, will be [.] The post Air Combat Command Welcomes First EA-37B Compass Call appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 29, 2024

Many things are not permitted in checked bags on flights , but can people be taken on aircraft as checked baggage ? Well, sometimes it's worth a try. A video of a man hopping around disguised as luggage at the Miami International Airport has just emerged on social media. However, it seems the airline saw right through the ruse and sent the bag hopping on home.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, the Hill Aerospace Museum is one of the largest museums dedicated to aircraft of the United States Air Force (USAF) in the western United States. While we have covered one of the latest developments at the museum, the opening of the L.S. Skaggs Gallery ( NEW GALLERY OPENS AT HILL AEROSPACE MUSEUM (vintageaviationnews.com) ), two more prior achievements that deserve to be celebrated are the recoveries of a Lockheed P-38J Lightning and a rare Consolidated B-24

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 17, 2024

Well, a SWISS Boeing 777 is having a pretty rough day, after it diverted to Kazakhstan for a medical emergency. SWISS 7777 diverts to Kazakstan for medical emergency This incident happened today (Saturday, August 17, 2024), and involves SWISS flight LX161 , scheduled to operate from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Zurich (ZRH). The flight was flown by a six-year-old Boeing 777-300ER with the registration code HB-JNI.

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Airline Geeks

AUGUST 14, 2024

After a four year pause, Canada’s largest airline will be resuming flights between Canada’s capital city and one of Europe’s busiest airports.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 30, 2024

SAS has announced its emergence from Chapter 11 restructuring in the US, as well as a similar reorganization process it was undergoing simultaneously in Sweden. The Scandinavian carrier filed for Chapter 11 protection in July 2022 after several years of financial difficulties. The decision to file for bankruptcy protection has allowed SAS to lighten its debt load, with the restructuring of around US$2 billion in financial liabilities.

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The Aviationist

AUGUST 17, 2024

The MMP, currently being tested on the P-8, was internally funded by Boeing and is intended to carry sensors that are not organic to the Poseidon. We might have got the first ever look at [.] The post First Look at the P-8A Poseidon’s New Multi-Mission Pod appeared first on The Aviationist.

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