Aerotime

MAY 20, 2024

The Saudia Group has announced an order for a further 105 Airbus A320neo family aircraft in a ceremony at the Future Aviation Forum being held In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between May 20 and 22, 2024. The new aircraft will be used to bolster the fleets of both Saudia and its low-cost subsidiary, flyadeal in a deal that will help the Group keep pace with the Kingdom’s ambitious expansion plans for aviation in the coming years.

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Alaska Air

MAY 22, 2024

We're elevating our premium onboard menu with the return of hot meals to our inflight retail menu in the Main Cabin. Fueled by our industry leading pre-order program, our inflight menu continues to offer more choices than any other U.S. airline. The post Alaska Airlines elevates its premium inflight retail menu with the return of Main Cabin hot meals appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 18, 2024

Today May 18, 2024, five years after their successful mission in 2019, the D-Day Squadron – the American contingent of Douglas C-47 and DC-3 transports is expected to depart Waterbury-Oxford Airport (KOXC) in Oxford, Connecticut and head out across the North Atlantic along the original Blue Spruce route. Once they complete the flight the fleet will participate in events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasions and 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.

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Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2024

At least one person has died after a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 hit severe turbulence. The aircraft, flying from London to Singapore as SQ321, diverted to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and squawked 7700, the code for a general emergency. According to a report from the BBC , a further 30 individuals were injured by the occurrence.

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Aerotime

MAY 23, 2024

JetBlue has officially launched its new nonstop service connecting New York (JFK) in the United States and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Scotland, with the first flight taking off on May 22, 2024. The US carrier will operate this route daily during the summer season, through to September 20, 2024, using an Airbus A321neo fitted with 160 seats (16 Mint Suites® and 144 economy class seats).

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 19, 2024

I think most people would like to think that their elite status with an airline or hotel group makes them special to that company in some way. After all, the travel brands thank their elite members for being among their best customers, so they’re the ones responsible for the narrative. However, once in a while we get a reality check… When basically everyone is a Marriott Bonvoy elite member We’ve seen an increasing trend among Marriott Bonvoy properties, whereby they have a sign at the front des

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Airlines Airline 140

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 23, 2024

PRESS RELEASE Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) proudly announces that Roswell, NM will be the new home of the world-renowned National Championship Air Races (NCAR). Following a lengthy selection process by RARA, and after demonstrating its commitment to carry forward this one-of-a-kind event, Roswell has been chosen to host the return of the air races in 2025.

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Aerotime

MAY 22, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s startup international carrier Riyadh Air has announced that the airline intends to start pre-certification flights in September 2024 and remains on track to commence scheduled passenger services in the middle of 2025. Speaking at the Future Aviation Forum being held in Riyadh between May 20 and 22, 2024, the airline’s CEO, Tony Douglas, stated that it had already recruited its initial tranche of 38 pilots which includes several training captains.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 20, 2024

If this doesn’t highlight the operational complexity of the airline industry, then I don’t know what does (thanks to PYOK for flagging this). United 767 diverts to Shannon over laptop issue This incident happened on Sunday, May 19, 2024, and involves United Airlines flight UA12 from Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH), to Chicago (ORD). The flight was operated by a 30-year-old Boeing 767-300ER with the registration code N663UA.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 24, 2024

Researchers announced on Thursday that they have likely found the wreckage of World War II ace Richard Bong’s plane in the South Pacific. The aircraft is a Lockheed P-38J-15-LO Serial Number 42-103993 , assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF) , 5th Fighter Command (V Fighter Command) , Headquarters Squadron. Assigned to pilot Captain Richard I. Bong , who named it “Marge” It had red propeller spinners, wingtips, and the top and bottom tips of the tail.

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Simple Flying

MAY 24, 2024

Ethiopian Airlines , Africa's largest aviation firm, was established on 21 December 1945. Executing its first operations on 8 April 1946, the airline associated itself with the global network, expanding its services and currently serves more than 150 destinations around the world. The firm currently has a fleet of 135 aircraft ( according to planespotters.net ), with the average age of an aircraft being 8.3 years.

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Airlines Airline 132

Inspire

MAY 22, 2024

A long-overdue visit to Dayton, Ohio, and the world’s largest military aviation museum. The post Warbird Paradise: The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 124

AV Web

MAY 21, 2024

Minnesota is set to become the second state to formally accept flying cars as a category of vehicles allowed to use the roads. Samson Sky, which is developing the Switchblade roadable aircraft, said the measure was included in Minnesota’s recently-passed transportation bill, which has been signed into law and defines the new category as aircraft that can be driven to and from airports or private strips.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 22, 2024

By Glenn Seaman On April 24, 2024 , a legend of the model-building community passed just after his 100th birthday. Roy Cross captivated children, making them feel as though they were truly part of the scene; it wasn’t just pieces of plastic—it was a real airplane, and they were flying it. Roy Cross captured the imagination of generations of young boys as the principal artist for Airfix during the model kits’ heyday in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Simple Flying

MAY 20, 2024

Saudia Group, which owns the Saudia airline and budget carrier flyadeal , will expand its fleet by ordering 105 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including 12 Airbus A320neos and 93 Airbus A321neos. This new order comes as the airline group aims to meet the growing demand for air travel and to sustain its increasing operational goals.

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Airlines Airline 133

One Mile at a Time

MAY 20, 2024

Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. United Airlines MileagePlus is currently offering its latest sale on purchased miles. As usual, different members may be targeted for different offers. While I’ll cover the details of this offer, let me state that I wouldn’t typically recommend taking advantage of this, as I think you’re better off buying rewards with another program, like Air Canada Aeroplan or Avianca LifeMiles.

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Airlines Airline 120

Airline Geeks

MAY 23, 2024

JetBlue and British Airways are planning an extensive codeshare network, marking the establishment of a new partnership between the two carriers.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 20, 2024

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Gulf Coast Wing has had a challenging year and a half after the loss of their Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raiders and her crew in November 2022. Despite these hardships, the unit decided to move forward with exciting plans, which were announced to the membership via newsletter. After consulting with their members, who overwhelmingly supported the idea, the Gulf Coast Wing leadership decided to add a new, large aircraft to their fleet.

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Hangar 119

Simple Flying

MAY 23, 2024

Established on 21 December 1945, Ethiopian Airlines is Africa's largest airline in terms of passengers carried, destinations served, fleet size, and revenue. With a network of 155 passenger destinations - 22 domestic and 68 international - Ethiopian Airlines is also one of the world's airlines by the number of countries served. Embarking on journeys that span the globe, Ethiopian Airlines covers a maximum of 7,702 miles.

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Airlines Airline 130

AV Web

MAY 24, 2024

The decision is in, and the winning contender to host the National Championship Air Races is…Roswell, New Mexico. The Reno Air Racing Association (perhaps they chose Roswell partly so they wouldn’t have to change their ‘RARA’ acronym?) announced late yesterday (May 23) that the first air races will take place in Roswell in September 2025. The competition will continue to include seven classes of air racing (still no word of an official extraterrestrial class), static displays, military dem

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Airlines Airline 119

Alaska Air

MAY 24, 2024

Today, we take a moment to celebrate a group of dedicated professionals whose expertise and commitment ensure the safety, reliability and excellence of our fleet. The post Celebrating Aviation Maintenance Technician Day: Honoring the unsung heroes of Alaska Airlines appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Airlines Airline 110

One Mile at a Time

MAY 20, 2024

Aer Lingus executives have been expressing interest in flying to Las Vegas since at least 2017, if not earlier. This route will finally become a reality as of this fall, as flagged by @IshrionA. Aer Lingus will add Las Vegas route in October 2024 As of October 25, 2024, Aer Lingus will launch a new 3x weekly year-round flight between Dublin (DUB) and Las Vegas (LAS).

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Pilot Airlines Airline 122

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2024

The Charleston County Coroner's Office in South Carolina released documents on May 17, 2024, determining that Boeing whistleblower John Barnett died by suicide. The Charleston Police Department also disclosed their findings regarding the death of a Boeing whistleblower, aligning with the conclusions of the Charleston County Coroner's Office.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 21, 2024

On May 12, 2024, Curtiss P-40E Warhawk USAAF #41-13570 (OO-WHK) flew for the first time under Belgian ownership. The flight took place at the Stampe Fly-In at Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) which is home of the Stampe and Vertongen Museum. For a historical recap, some readers may recall that this P-40E served with the Soviet Air Forces during what the Soviets called “The Great Patriotic War” under Lend-Lease.

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Airline Geeks

MAY 18, 2024

Condor's first flight from San Antonio to Frankfurt takes off, marking the very first transatlantic service from the airport.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 18, 2024

I write a lot about the value of hotel loyalty programs , and in this post I wanted to specifically look at the best ways to go about redeeming Hilton Honors points, and how I use my points. Just as I wrote guides to redeeming Marriott Bonvoy points and World of Hyatt points , in this post I wanted to share strategies for redeeming Hilton Honors points for maximum value.

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Simple Flying

MAY 20, 2024

The Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi, died after his Bell 212 helicopter crashed in foggy weather in northern Iran. Ebrahim was returning onboard the helicopter after meeting the President of Azerbaijan in Azerbaijan and attending the opening of the Qiz Qala Si dam. The Bell 212 is a medium helicopter that first flew in 1968. It was sold to Iran by the United States in large numbers before the 1979 Revolution.

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World Airline News

MAY 23, 2024

United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner N29985 (msn 66144) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 963356. United Airlines will temporarily suspend two of its international routes due to declining demand. The Chicago (O’Hare) – Hong Kong route will be suspended on September 8, 2024. Thew Newark – Buenos Aires route will be suspended on October 26, 2024.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 23, 2024

The Tampa Bay Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has achieved a significant milestone with the arrival of their first assigned aircraft, a Fairchild PT-19A, bearing the Army Air Corps serial number 42-48004. This event marks a new chapter for the Tampa Bay Wing (TBW), emphasizing their dedication to preserving and honoring aviation history. The Fairchild PT-19 was crucial in training numerous pilots who served in the war.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 18, 2024

If you’re into miles & points and/or frequently fly with United Airlines, you’ve probably heard of Tom Stuker. He’s United’s most frequent flyer, and almost certainly the world’s most frequent flyer who doesn’t work for an airline. Yesterday he passed his latest milestone, as he became a 24 million mile flyer with United. He’s averaging over a million miles per year, so at this rate, he should become a 25 million mile flyer in early 2025.

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Simple Flying

MAY 23, 2024

Mike Whitaker, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), admitted that Boeing is facing a long road to fixing its safety culture. The company's safety management systems have come under extensive scrutiny following the Alaska Airlines midair door plug blowout.

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Airlines Airline 126

Plane and Pilot

MAY 19, 2024

When Zenith Aircraft CEO Sebastien Heintz invited me to attend the company’s annual homecoming event at its Missouri headquarters at the Mexico Memorial Airport (KMYJ) … Read More "Building a Rudder at Zenith" The post Building a Rudder at Zenith appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 22, 2024

On May 21st 2024, UK-based Fairey Swordfish Mk.I W5856 made its inaugural flight adorned with freshly painted D-Day invasion stripes. The Swordfish played a crucial role in protecting convoys from U-boat attacks in the Battle of the Atlantic, sank the Italian fleet at Taranto, and crippled the mighty Bismarck in the Northern Atlantic in 1941. W5856 is the oldest airworthy Swordfish in existence.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 23, 2024

Marriott Bonvoy has just launched its newest promotion on purchased points , which is only the second offer we’ve seen from the program this year. This has the potential to be a great deal, so let’s go over all the details. Promotion on purchased Marriott Bonvoy points Through Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Marriott Bonvoy is offering a bonus on purchased points.

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Simple Flying

MAY 23, 2024

Twenty passengers remain in intensive care following the extreme turbulence onboard a Singapore Airlines flight on Monday. While none of the injuries are considered life-threatening, the most severe spinal and brain injury cases require surgery.

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World Airline News

MAY 19, 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has announced the inauguration of its transformed Addis Ababa Bole International Airport’s Domestic Terminal. The $50 million USD expansion and renovation project has significantly upgraded the terminal, expanding its total built-up area by more than twofold to 25,750 m2 and increasing its handling capacity to twofold. Photo: Ethiopian Airlines The newly inaugurated domestic terminal is the main connecting hub for Ethiopian domestic operations serving over 200 flights t

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Airlines Airline 110

Airline Geeks

MAY 24, 2024

Emirates and Mexico's Viva Aerobus announced a new interline agreement to provide travelers with increased connectivity options.

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