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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Cranky Flier

MAY 24, 2024

New Relationship Could Leave BA Feeling Blue If at first you don’t succeed, try again with your ex’s JV partner, the old saying goes. JetBlue and British Airways applied to begin a code-sharing agreement that would cover 17 European destinations and 75 in the United States — 39 from New York and 36 from Boston — if approved. This would give BA the feed in Boston and New York that it isn’t getting from American.

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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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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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Airline Airlines 140

Aerotime

MAY 24, 2024

The third edition of the Future Aviation Forum , which took place in Riyadh on May 20-22, 2024, served as a platform on which to present Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to become one of the epicenters of growth for the aviation industry over years to come. While a handful of flagship projects such as the launch of new national carrier Riyadh Air and the gigantic expansion of Riyadh’s King Salman International Airport (RUH) have often monopolized the headlines, the Saudi plans are holistic,

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Cranky Flier

MAY 22, 2024

Do you like Andrew’s Moment of Levity? No you don’t. You LOVE it. And since it’s the most important thing you read every week, I have good news for you. It is going to continue for another year thanks to the newly-christened San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport extending its sponsorship of the Cranky Weekly Review. You may remember that the Cranky Weekly Review began life as the Cranky Coronavirus Daily Update back on March 24, 2020.

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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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Cranky Flier

MAY 20, 2024

Frontier made a splash last week by saying is is now “ The New Frontier ” with “Transparent Pricing, No Change/Cancel Fees, and Enhanced Customer Benefits and Support.” That all sounds impressive, but it’s really just a facelift meant to make it easier for travelers to spend their money. For now, it’s also a whole lot cheaper, so people should be happy to take advantage.

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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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Simple Flying

MAY 22, 2024

One year after debuting a first class seat option that lets passengers remain in their wheelchairs during flights, a Delta Air Lines subsidiary is introducing an economy version of the seat alongside an accessible lavatory that fits an onboard wheelchair and up to two attendants.

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Aerotime

MAY 20, 2024

An Air India Express flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Bengaluru Airport (BLR) after one of the A320 aircraft’s engines caught fire. Flight IX 1132 was enroute to Cochin International Airport (COK) in Kerala from Bengaluru Airport on May 18, 2024. Shortly after takeoff, engine number two of the A320 (VT-ATF) burst into flames. Different passengers onboard the flight were able to capture video footage of the fire through the plane window and uploaded it on social media platforms,

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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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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 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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Aerotime

MAY 23, 2024

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Whitaker, has said that Boeing faces a “long road” ahead as a key safety deadline approaches. The FAA Administrator spoke to ABC News on May 22, 2024, where he was quizzed about safety at Boeing following the Alaska Airlines 737-9 door plug blowout on January 5, 2024. Whitaker was specifically asked about Boeing’s response to a six-week audit conducted by the FAA earlier in the year following the Alaska Airlines incident.

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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 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 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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Aerotime

MAY 24, 2024

Emirates and Mexican low-cost carrier Viva Aerobus have announced that they have entered into an interline partnership, enhancing connectivity for passengers traveling to Mexico. The partnership will allow Emirates customers to travel onwards from Mexico City to 21 domestic points with the convenience of a single baggage policy, utilizing both airlines on a single ticket.

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Airline Geeks

MAY 20, 2024

California's San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) will soon receive its largest scheduled aircraft type to date.

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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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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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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

Note : I’ve updated this post to add that it will be possible to transfer Avios to & from Finnair Plus as of May 22, 2024. This has just been announced. I’ll update this post again when the functionality is live, to reflect how it works. Avios is the rewards points currency of several airlines, including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, and Qatar Airways.

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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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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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Aerotime

MAY 18, 2024

On November 16, 2023, an Airbus A319, painted almost entirely in a distinctively elegant black livery dotted with little golden bubbles, took off from Munich (MUC) bound for the warm latitudes of the Indian Ocean. Beond, the world’s newest luxury airline, was finally a reality. Beond commences luxury scheduled flights to the Maldives Airlines Middle East Aviation by Luke Peters 2 minute read Only 24 hours earlier, that same jet was part of the static display at the 2023 Dubai Air Show, where

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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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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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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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Aerotime

MAY 23, 2024

Qatar Executive, the corporate jet subsidiary of the Qatar Airways Group, officially welcomed the arrival of two new Gulfstream G700 aircraft on May 22, 2024. The delivery makes Qatar Executive the only international operator of the ultra-modern G700 on a private charter basis. The subsidiary was also the first Gulfstream customer to receive delivery of the aircraft, making it the worldwide exclusive commercial operator of the aircraft.

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Jet 268

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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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

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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Aerotime

MAY 20, 2024

Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines , has announced the inauguration of its newly transformed domestic terminal at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). The $50 million expansion and renovation project, which opened to the public for the first time on May 18, 2024, was led by a Chinese-based consortium. It has significantly upgraded the terminal by doubling its total area to 277,170sq ft (25,750sq m), increasing its handling capacity twofold.

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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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