Cranky Flier
MAY 7, 2024
Frontier has been telling us that it needed to remake its operation, delving even further into the out-and-back model of basing crews and airplanes in one city and having them back home that night. This is a real change compared to what the airline did previously, and it’s something we can see quite well in maps. I don’t have a perfectly clear view into all the bases that the airline may have closed, so please do keep in that mind.
Aerotime
MAY 9, 2024
A former quality manager at Spirit AeroSystems, and now whistleblower, has alleged that 737 MAX fuselages were sent on to Boeing with serious defects. Santiago Paredes, who worked for Spirit AeroSystems between 2010 and 2022, told the BBC and CBS News in an exclusive interview that he would find “anywhere from 50 to 100, 200” defects (some more serious than others) on fuselages that were being prepared to be sent to Boeing. “I was finding a lot of missing fasteners, a lot of bent parts,
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AV Web
MAY 4, 2024
Legendary pilot, educator and adventurer Dick Rutan died Friday, according to a press release issued on behalf of the family. (Full text follows). He was 85. Rutan, best known for the record-setting nonstop unrefueled circumnavigation he and Jeana Yeager accomplished in 1986, was surrounded by family when he died in Kootenai Hospital in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, in the early evening from complications resulting from a yearlong bout with long COVID, according to family friends. “He spent
Alaska Air
MAY 7, 2024
Now, when you book your flights with Alaska Airlines, guests will have the option to reduce their environmental impacts by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credits right in the booking path. The post Alaska Airlines launches new options for guests to support sustainable travel appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
Simple Flying
MAY 7, 2024
Ryanair, a low-cost airline based in Ireland, has shown interest in the C919 through the years. The Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMACs C919 is a narrowbody designed to compete with the best-selling models from Airbus and Boeing. In May 2023, the aircraft made its commercial debut in China.
Aerotime
MAY 5, 2024
Canadian airline WestJet issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the union representing WestJet aircraft maintenance engineers, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA). WestJet Airline President and Group Chief Operating Officer Diederik Pen said that the decision to issue a lockout notice was prompted by the “unreasonable demands and expectations” set by AMFA.
Flying Magazine
MAY 9, 2024
Ever since a pair of brothers from Ohio started experimenting with gliders, aviation has run in families. Some more than others. On Wednesday, Claudia Simpson Jones and Graham Simpson received the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award during a special ceremony at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. The award is part of the agency’s recognition of safe pilots.
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Simple Flying
MAY 10, 2024
A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 was forced to turn back to its origin airport in Japan, with the aircraft entering a holding pattern shortly after its departure from Fukuoka Airport (FUK), Japan. The aircraft landed safely at FUK and returned to the gate area.
Airline Geeks
MAY 6, 2024
Embattled with ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine troubles on its new A321neo aircraft, JetBlue is planning to return some older Airbus A320s to revenue service.
Alaska Air
MAY 9, 2024
Starting May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form to fly within the United States. The post Countdown begins for travelers to obtain REAL ID for domestic flights appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 6, 2024
We’re just months from Emirates Airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A350. While there are still some unknowns about this jet for the Dubai-based carrier, there’s now a major update — the airline has put its first A350 flights on sale, and has also revealed the jet’s configuration (though not the details of the seats just yet). Let’s look at everything we know about this exciting new aircraft for Emirates.
Simple Flying
MAY 7, 2024
Emirates has committed to completely refurbishing an additional 71 aircraft, including 43 Airbus A380s and 28 Boeing 777s. The announcement comes just over a year after the airline's first completely refurbished A380 entered service. This is part of the Dubai-based carrier's $2 billion retrofit program unveiled in 2022.
Airline Geeks
MAY 10, 2024
In 2011, Aer Lingus, the Irish national airline, celebrated its 75th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the carrier unveiled a special livery on an Airbus A320.
AV Web
MAY 10, 2024
A NASA contractor is warning the agency to perform more safety inspections before greenlighting the inaugural launch of its Starliner rocket slated for as early as next week. Reports say ValveTech, a subcontractor for NASA supplying the company with parts for the Starliner aircraft, has issued a press release urging NASA to postpone the latest launch “due to the risk of a disaster occurring on the launchpad.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 6, 2024
Hello from Tokyo, as I’m currently in the middle of a review trip ! I just flew Thai Airways’ Boeing 777-300ER first class on the 5hr30min flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Tokyo (NRT). I’ve flown Thai Airways first class many times over the years, on everything from the A340, to the A380, to the 747, to the 777. However, all those planes have been retired over the years.
Simple Flying
MAY 7, 2024
International flights to and from the United Kingdom are currently experiencing massive delays. The Border Force (immigration) is facing technical issues with its e-gates system, leading to massive lines and long delays. According to reports from the BBC, a passenger at Manchester Airport was in line for 90 minutes after landing.
Airline Geeks
MAY 8, 2024
JetBlue has unveiled a suite of network changes, including an expansion of its Puerto Rico operations and several new Mint routes. The airline will also be reducing its flying from LaGuardia Airport in New York.
AV Web
MAY 8, 2024
In one of the more unusual Notams published recently, pilots are cautioned that an upcoming maintenance project at the Indian Creek Airstrip (S81) in Idaho includes the “potential for mules and equipment on the strip and berms” along with uneven ground and loose rocks on the 4,650-foot dirt runway. The project starts tomorrow (May 9) and the warning is in effect from 07:00 local time to 20:00 May 13.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 9, 2024
Air Vanuatu is the small national airline of South Pacific nation Vanuatu (as the name suggests). The airline was founded in 1981, when Vanuatu gained independence from the United Kingdom and France, and the airline was started with the assistance of (now defunct) Ansett Airlines. Now, nearly 45 years later, the airline is on the verge of going out of business.
Simple Flying
MAY 10, 2024
Emirates is the world's 45th-largest airline by June to September flights, based on examining OAG data. The ranking isn't particularly high as it has no domestic market and only uses widebody aircraft. Given its network and large-capacity equipment, using flights as a metric is not an especially fair way of analyzing things.
Flying Magazine
MAY 10, 2024
Most of us hate taking tests. Aside from learning the material, there is added pressure on test day to recall the information in a limited amount of time and without any lifelines. Test day worries are enough to prevent some people from even showing up. Thankfully, with a bit of preparation, the FAA’s Part 107 exam is relatively easy to pass. With a better understanding of the structure of the test, the material the exam covers, and some sample questions, you’ll be well on your way to beco
Airline Geeks
MAY 10, 2024
The International Airlines Group (IAG) has reported a significant increase in operating profit for the first quarter of the year.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 5, 2024
I swear I’m not trying to be crass here, as I’m the last person who wants to discuss bathroom activities, or enjoys bathroom humor. Heck, I’m kind of horrified to be writing this. However, I feel like it’s a public service that someone’s gotta do… It’s not uncommon to find an aircraft lavatory that might not objectively be considered clean. However, every once in a while you walk into a lavatory that looks like a swampy crime scene, and which makes you wonder if you would’ve been better off stay
Simple Flying
MAY 8, 2024
Throughout the years, Ethiopian Airlines has evolved to be one of, if not the flagship airline of, the African continent. It has operated many iconic planes throughout its history and in the present day and age. Some of the more exciting types include the Airbus A350-900, including the incoming A350-1000, various iterations of the Boeing 777, Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and others.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 8, 2024
PRESS RELEASE The month of May will bring several opportunities to see or experience a flight in meticulously restored World War II aircraft — trainers, fighters and bombers – at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK). The aircraft tours, operated by Commemorative Air Force (CAF) units from Georgia, Texas and Arizona, will include Good Neighbor Day May 11, a one-day C-47A rides day May 12, and a first-time ever visit by the Flying Legends of Victory May 28-June 2, featuring a B-17 Flying Fortress
Airline Geeks
MAY 6, 2024
Emirates unveiled on Monday the first routes to be served by its upcoming Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft, scheduled for launch in September 2024.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 10, 2024
World of Hyatt is my favorite hotel loyalty program (thanks largely to the value of Globalist status ), and Park Hyatt is my favorite Hyatt brand. I’m always thrilled when the portfolio expands, and new Park Hyatts are added in exciting destinations, whether we’re talking about city hotels or resorts. London is one of the biggest hotel markets in the world, yet Park Hyatt doesn’t have a property there.
Simple Flying
MAY 6, 2024
Pilots play a critical role in flights, bearing the responsibility of controlling the aircraft and ensuring the safety of all passengers from take-off to landing. Throughout history, pilots have accomplished remarkable feats that have greatly influenced the aviation industry. This article will focus on the lives and achievements of commercial airline pilots.
Flying Magazine
MAY 10, 2024
I was cruising through my early 40s and itching to learn something new. As a fellow engineer at Northrop Grumman, I needed something that would challenge my mind, body, and spirit. There were two options on the table. I had just graduated with my master’s degree and was seriously thinking of taking the next leap of faith and earning a doctorate. But that was quickly overshadowed by my second option—my childhood dream of learning to fly.
World Airline News
MAY 8, 2024
American Airlines proudly announces a historic endeavor to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. On May 31, American will fly 70 World War II veterans to France on a donated charter flight to honor them for their service and sacrifice. “We’re honored to play a part in helping this group of heroic veterans return to Normandy,” said David Seymour, American’s Chief Operating Officer and a veteran of the U.S.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 9, 2024
Choice Privileges has just launched its latest promotion on purchased points. This offer is competitive with the promotions we usually see from the program, though I always recommend buying points only if you have a short term use in mind. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about this deal, and talk about under what circumstances it makes sense to buy points.
Simple Flying
MAY 10, 2024
The A-10 Warthog is one of the most feared and durable aircraft in the US Air Force inventory. Developed in the late 1960s specifically for Close Air Support missions (CAS), the A-10 is often referred to as an airplane built around a gun. The A-10 has supported ground forces during Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, the war in Afghanistan, and in Syria.
Flying Magazine
MAY 7, 2024
The FAA is investigating Boeing’s manufacturing practices on the 787 Dreamliner, following the company’s admission that its inspection records for the wing-to-body join process at the final assembly site in South Carolina may have been falsified. “The FAA has opened an investigation into Boeing after the company voluntarily informed us in April that it may not have completed required inspections to confirm adequate bonding and grounding where the wings join the fuselage on cert
World Airline News
MAY 4, 2024
Sunrise Airways has announced the largest expansion of its route network to date with the addition of new intra-regional flights connecting four destinations within the Eastern Caribbean – Antigua, Dominica, St. Kitts, and St. Lucia. The carrier will operate the new service beginning May 25, 2024 utilizing Embraer 120 (EMB-120) twin-turboprop aircraft, offering a maximum seating capacity for 30 passengers.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 7, 2024
DansDeals has the story of how American Airlines allegedly removed an unaccompanied minor Orthodox Jewish passenger from a flight, due to the behavior of another Orthodox Jewish passenger who he didn’t even know… American accused of collective punishment for Jewish passengers This incident happened on Sunday, May 5, 2024, and involves American Airlines flight from Cleveland (CLE) to Washington (DCA).
Simple Flying
MAY 10, 2024
The National Museum of the US Air Force is a treasure trove of some of the most marvelous aircraft ever made. Whether it be historical aircraft from the World Wars , experimental aircraft created during the Cold War, or vehicles for space research, the museum houses many mechanical birds prized by aviation lovers around the world. But which are the top five aircraft in the museum that you shouldnt miss out on?
Flying Magazine
MAY 10, 2024
Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s Top Pick is a 2023 Great Lakes 2T-1A-2. The Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 traces its lineage back to the early 1930s.
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