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.
Cranky Flier
JULY 2, 2024
Avianca was a slow-moving, bloated legacy carrier based in Colombia that had spread its wings around South America but not in a wise way. Then it went bankrupt, got new management, and the airline has completely transformed itself. Now, it has its eyes set on… Europe? Yep, Europe. And it’s an impressively deliberate plan that actually does fit well with the airline’s strengths.
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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
Simple Flying
JUNE 30, 2024
Recently, Simple Flying was allowed the extreme honor to fly along with one of Fairchild Air Force Bases Boeing KC-135R with the serial 62-3502. That means the KC-135 was ordered by the US Air Force in 1962 and according to Planespotters.net delivered in October 1962, the very same month of the Cuban Missile Crisis - a key point in the Cold War. Yet todays KC-135 is upgraded and able to continue refueling aircraft.
Aerotime
JULY 3, 2024
Korean Air announced that it has renewed its cabin service procedure in light of rising cases of extreme turbulence on commercial flights. Since July 1, 2024, the South Korean flag carrier has wrapped up its in-flight services 40 minutes prior to landing on all medium to long-haul flights, 20 minutes earlier than the previous service policy. Korean Air believes that the 20-minute change will allow in-flight services to end before the airplane begins its descent to land, thereby minimizing the ri
Cranky Flier
JULY 1, 2024
Just imagine this. You’re running Southwest Airlines, trying hard to fight off Elliott Investment Management’s desire to fire you and your board chair. It says you’ve missed out on a ton of revenue opportunities, and it’s time to change. What’s the last thing you want to see? Probably a miss on your revenue guidance. So it was last week — the last week of this very quarter — when Southwest announced that its Q2 revenue guidance was too rosy.
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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Aerotime
JULY 2, 2024
Air Canada will welcome eight brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft after completing an agreement with lessor, BOC Aviation. The new Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets are scheduled to reach Air Canada in 2024, where the aircraft will undergo necessary modifications before entering service in 2025. The Canadian flag carrier said on July 2, 2024, that initially the new aircraft will fly with a single economy class configuration before being fitted with the airline’s two-cabin standard for narrowbody jets. &#
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 29, 2024
PRESS RELEASE The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is proud to announce the triumphant return of the C-47 aircraft That’s All, Brother , to the United States. After an unforgettable journey to Europe to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift, this iconic airplane is on its way home. That’s All, Brother is no ordinary aircraft.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 5, 2024
While I travel a lot, I generally don’t value airline elite status as much as I used to, since the perks aren’t as generous as in the past. The one program I’ve been newly excited about is Air France-KLM Flying Blue , as I’m going for elite status with the program. In this post I wanted to talk about the Flying Blue program’s rollover elite status feature.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Emirates has reportedly postponed the launch of its inaugural Airbus A350 service due to aircraft delivery delays. This news comes as Airbus was forced to adjust its year-end aircraft delivery goals amid supply chain issues.
Aerotime
JULY 2, 2024
Air France has announced that the 2024 Summer Olympic Games being hosted by Paris may harm its financial performance over the period, as tourists avoid traveling to the city during the Games. Rather than acting as a huge draw to France’s capital city, the airline says that the Games are a deterrent to many who might have otherwise traveled to Paris throughout the Olympics, being held between July 26 and August 11, 2024.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 3, 2024
After seven years of restoration and an additional fourteen months to replace the engine, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Houston Wing’s Fairchild PT-19 took to the skies on June 25, 2024. Thanks to the dedication of several Houston Wing members and volunteers, the aircraft is now flying in support of the CAF’s mission to educate, inspire, and honor.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 2, 2024
We’ve seen several stories lately of flights encountering severe turbulence. In the latest such incident, an Air Europa flight encountered turbulence so bad that a passenger literally got stuck in the overhead bin, and had to be rescued. Air Europa Boeing 787 encounters severe turbulence This incident involves the June 30, 2024, Air Europa flight scheduled to operate from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to Montevideo, Uruguay (MVD), with the flight number UX45.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Some American Airlines flights originating from its hub at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are reportedly departing without beverages to serve once airborne. The news comes as the US legacy carrier has allegedly dealt with staffing issues for months, creating significant stress on its catering team.
Aerotime
JULY 1, 2024
EVE Air Mobility, Embraer’s Nasdaq-listed eVTOL subsidiary, has announced it has raised $94 million in new equity financing. The deal will involve the private placement of 23.5 million new shares of common stock valued at US$4 per share as well as the exchange of some warrants for shares and the issuance of new warrants. The new shares are issued at a considerable discount in relation to the market value of EVE’s shares.
Airline Geeks
JULY 2, 2024
Alaska Airlines flight attendants are set to receive hefty pay raises along with boarding compensation as part of a pending agreement.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 30, 2024
An EL AL Israel Airlines flight had to divert today due to a medical emergency, and unfortunately this is proving to be problematic … EL AL 737 diverts to Antalya due to medical emergency This incident is happening right now (on Sunday, June 30, 2024), and involves EL AL flight LY5102 from Warsaw, Poland (WAW), to Tel Aviv, Israel (TLV). The flight is operated by a 25-year-old Boeing 737-800 with the registration code 4X-EKA.
Simple Flying
JUNE 29, 2024
Breeze Airways is one of many startup airlines that began during the lull in flight operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline began operations three years ago and is one step closer to becoming an international carrier.
Aerotime
JULY 5, 2024
Air India has announced plans to establish a Flying Training Organization (FTO) at Amravati in Maharashtra, South Asia. It will be the first FTO to be operated by an Indian airline. The facility is expected to be operational in Amravati’s Belora airport by Q1, 2026. This pilot training facility should be capable of instructing 180 commercial pilots every year.
AV Web
JULY 1, 2024
Chinese lithium batter company Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) says it will have a 16,000 pound electric aircraft with a range of up to 1500 nautical miles flying by 2028. NewAtlas reported the company, which supplies most of the electric car batteries in the world, said it flew an 8,000 pound plane powered by its so-called “condensed battery” recently but didn’t give any details on the flight or the airplane.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 4, 2024
United Airlines is in a league of its own when it comes to communicating with passengers in the event of irregular operations. The airline has just introduced yet another initiative that adds transparency in the event of delays. United finds new way to communicate during flight delays United Airlines has started texting customers links to local, live radar maps during weather delays, as part of an effort to give passengers real-time information when things don’t go as planned.
Simple Flying
JUNE 30, 2024
Airbus has not entirely dismissed the possibility of resuming production of the Airbus A380 double-decker, the head of Airbus' civil aircraft division told Hamburger Ambendblatt publication. Nevertheless, the chances of this happening are low.
Aerotime
JULY 2, 2024
American Airlines and ZeroAvia, a firm developing hydrogen propulsion systems for aircraft, are strengthening the ties between the two companies. The two firms announced on July 2, 2024, that the US carrier has committed to the conditional purchase of 100 hydrogen fuel cell powertrains from ZeroAvia and will be increasing its investment in the startup by an undisclosed amount.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 3, 2024
PRESS RELEASE When the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour lands in Columbia, MO, July 16-18, another well-known historic World War II-era warbird will join the mid-week tour stop. The North American P-51 Mustang known as “Gunfighter” will be in Columbia with B-29 Doc for flight experience rides Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17. Image © CAF “Gunfighter” is a P-51 D Model Mustang, serial number 73264, built in the Inglewood, California, North American plant and was delivered to the USAAF in Mar
One Mile at a Time
JULY 4, 2024
During my Allegris round the world journey , I had the chance to fly Thai Airways’ Boeing 777 first class from Bangkok to Tokyo. Prior to my flight, I visited the Thai Airways First Class Lounge, located within the Thai Airways Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge. Look, I’ve gotta be honest, this facility made me kind of sad, as it pales in comparison to the ground experience that Thai Airways used to offer in Bangkok, up until a few years ago (which has since been turned into the Coral Finest Busin
Simple Flying
JULY 2, 2024
On Tuesday, July 2, Bombardier revealed that it intends to have no issues with its existing contracts with Spirit AeroSystems to be recognized after the recent news of Boeing acquiring Spirit AeroSystems. Yesterday, on Monday, July 1, Boeing announced that it was purchasing Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion in stock. Airbus also entered a $559 million agreement to maintain its vendor tree.
Aerotime
JULY 2, 2024
Turkish Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for four 777 Freighters with the airline citing a growing global demand for cargo services as the catalyst. Turkish Airlines’ acquisition of four more Boeing 777 Freighters will see the aircraft type’s numbers triple from eight to 12 in the near future. The deal between Boeing and Turkish Airlines was announced on July 2, 2024, but no schedule delivery date was confirmed. “This new investment in expanding our cargo fleet underscores our co
Airline Geeks
JULY 2, 2024
According to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the 5G network is expected to be launched by the third quarter of this year in the country.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 3, 2024
During my Allegris round the world journey , I had an overnight layover in Bangkok. Fortunately the airport is bustling 24/7, which allowed me to do some lounge hopping. In this post I’ll be reviewing the Turkish Airlines Lounge Bangkok, which is accessible by Star Alliance travelers and Priority Pass members. I’d say the Turkish Airlines Lounge Bangkok is fine, though I wouldn’t go out of my way to visit it.
Simple Flying
JULY 1, 2024
British Airways and the government of the United Kingdom (UK) have been sued by passengers and crew members of a British Airways flight that landed in Kuwait during the Gulf War. The law firm alleged that the airline and government knew that Iraqi armed forces had already overrun the country, which endangered the people onboard flight BA149, which landed at Kuwait International Airport (KWI).
Aerotime
JULY 5, 2024
Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has started low-rate serial production of its AG600 amphibious airplane. The front section of the first aircraft is set to arrive at the assembly plant on June 30, 2024, Chinese media has reported. The AG600 is a large seaplane designed for a range of amphibious missions, such as aerial firefighting and maritime search and rescue.
Airline Geeks
JULY 3, 2024
Cebu Pacific Airways — the Philippines-based low-cost carrier — inked an agreement with Airbus for up to 152 A321neos for $24 billion.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 4, 2024
During my Allegris round the world journey , I had the chance to fly Thai Airways’ Boeing 777 first class from Bangkok to Tokyo. Prior to my flight, I visited the Thai Airways Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge. In this post I’ll be reviewing the business class section of the lounge, and then in the next installment I’ll be reviewing the first class section of the lounge.
Simple Flying
JULY 2, 2024
Even people with little aviation interest know that Airbus and Boeing aircraft dominate the sky. Examining all July services using Cirium data shows that their equipment operates 78% of all passenger flights. As you'd expect, the pairs supremacy has risen considerably in the past two decades, both from their own growth, in response to the massive increase in demand, and the decline or extinction of other manufacturers.
Aerotime
JULY 5, 2024
The left wing of an EVA Air B777-300ER was damaged when it collided with a light pole at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The incident occurred on July 3, 2024 at around 16:04 local time. Flight BR395 was preparing for takeoff to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, and was taxiing when the aircraft’s left wing hit a lighting pole.
AV Web
JULY 5, 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) could not definitively determine whether copilot Charles Crooks fell or jumped to his death during the emergency landing of a CASA 212 in July 2022, per a newly released final report. New details reveal the incident occurred during a skydiving operation at Raeford West Airport in North Carolina. The pilots were on approach to pick up another group of skydivers with SIC Crooks flying.
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