Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Two Scandinavian firms have joined forces to advance electric amphibious aviation. Nordic Seaplanes, Europe’s only scheduled seaplane operator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire five “Noemi” all-electric seaplanes (plus 10 options) from Elfly, a Norwegian startup which is developing a battery-powered seaplane. The estimated value of the order is $150 million.
Cranky Flier
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Back in May, I had a boys trip planned to go hiking on Molokai, and then Mother Nature had other plans. An abnormally wet storm moved through and made it questionable whether we’d be able to do our remote hikes. We opted to postpone until September just to be safe, and Iʻm sure glad we did. Here, for example, was our unreal view at the end of the Pēpēʻōpae Bog Trail on Molokai, one we never would have had been able to reach in May.
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Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Starting in 2025, Air France will introduce free Starlink WiFi service onboard, replacing its current service and enhancing WiFi connectivity for its customers. The new ultra-high-speed offer will provide a ground-like experience and will be completely free for all passengers, regardless of the cabin they are traveling in.
Airline Geeks
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Boeing 737 production ground to a halt on Wednesday as the company continues to be riddled with costly strikes in the Pacific Northwest.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
SpaceX’s Starlink internet service is continuing to gather momentum among airlines. On September 26, 2024, Air France became the latest carrier to announce that it will be fitting its entire fleet with Starlink’s low-orbit satellite-based connectivity in order to offer high-speed, free internet to all its passengers. Starting in the summer of 2025, Air France will be rolling out the new low-latency service progressively.
Cranky Flier
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Greetings from Dallas. Today is Southwest’s investor day, and I have made the trek to join analysts and media to hear what the airline is planning to right the ship. No matter what it is, I can guarantee that Elliott will not be impressed. They said that quite bluntly and colorfully in a letter to shareholders sent two days ago. But then, Southwest punched back.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Last Friday, twenty passengers boarded an AirAsia A320 in Hong Kong and had no idea where they would end their journey. The group was absolutely clueless about their destination and only discovered where they were going at 30,000 feet, somewhere between Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.
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Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The Gulf region has unquestionably become a key node in the global aviation industry. And amid the vigorous competition between fast expanding hubs and their corresponding airlines, one group has managed to stand out, not just because of its heritage as a pioneer of commercial aviation, but also because of its distinct integrated management approach.
Cranky Flier
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Southwest. Even Better. They Pinky Swear. Southwest Airlines unveiled its $4 billion plan to transform the airline at its Investor Day event Thursday in Dallas. The headlines included some things we already knew — the arrival of assigned seating and an extra-legroom offering in the front of the plane — and confirmed that its free checked bag policy is here to stay for the indefinite future.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Delta Air Lines CEO got candid during a roundtable discussion with local business leaders in Minneapolis and spoke about the carriers plans to welcome new airplanes that would allow it to resume services to places like India. The carrier hasnt flown to India in the last few years, and recent geopolitical issues have affected its plans to resume flights.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
SkyTeam and Eurostar are launching a partnership , which will make the train operator SkyTeam’s first non-airline partner. While I like the concept behind this, I’m tempering my expectations when it comes to the execution, and actual consumer benefit. Details of the SkyTeam & Eurostar partnership SkyTeam and Eurostar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), intended to pave the way for integrated intermodal journeys via air and rail for millions of customers.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
It has been confirmed that an airship crashed into a residential building in the Sao Paulo suburb of Osasco, Brazil, on September 26, 2024. The accident happened around midday local time, when the airship, which had been hired by local football club Sao Paulo FC for promotional purposes, was overflying one of the city’s neighborhoods when it deflated for no apparent reason.
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The replica of the historic Cierva C.4 autogyro is flying again. After a mishap during a previous flight, which resulted in damage to the aircraft, the passionate team behind the Centenario del Autogiro association rebuilt the autogyro. Unfortunately, during preparations to present the aircraft at Airbus’ CASA centennial, a combination of factors—crosswinds, rotor control issues, and a tail skid—led to an accident, damaging the autogyro.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
As part of its JetForward strategy, JetBlue is looking to optimize its network and axe dozens of routes to focus more on specific regions in the country. The airline has laid out a plan that it hopes will lead it to profitability and turn things around in a couple of years.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Ritz-Carlton’s newest property has just started accepting reservations, and I think it’s a hotel that will interest many Marriott Bonvoy members. Details of the new Ritz-Carlton Bangkok Bangkok is one of the world’s best luxury hotel markets, both in terms of the number of properties, the quality of product, and the value. Soon we can add yet another hotel to the city’s roster.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Another pair of Airbus A380 superjumbos that had been in long-term storage in Spain since the pandemic has left that country as their respective airline owners look to press them back into regular commercial passenger service. The two aircraft involved, belonging to Abu Dhabi-based Etihad and Germany’s Lufthansa departed Teruel Airport (TEV) in Spain on September 13, 2024, where they have been stored since March 2020 and May 2020 respectively.
Inspire
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
By Kevin Renshaw, EAA 133861 On May 30, the Fort Worth Aviation Museum (FWAM) unveiled the static display restoration of YF-16 No. 2 (USAF tail number 72-01568) following a four-year restoration effort. The restoration was accomplished to recognize the 50th anniversary of the first flight of this aircraft which occurred in May 1974 as part […] The post A Different Sort of Restoration first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has forecasted that $128 billion in capital expenditure annually is required if the aviation industry wants to reach net-zero emissions by the end of 2050. This prediction was released at the recent World Sustainability Symposium in Miami on September 24 , where industry leaders gathered to set guidelines for achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 through new tech and sustainable aviation fuel.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles program has just launched an award redemption promotion. This has the potential to be a good deal, though the catch is that only economy redemptions are discounted, and not business class ones (unlike some past award sales we’ve seen from the program). Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles award ticket promotion Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles is running a redemption sale , offering a 30-40% discount on economy redemptions.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hired a total of 1,811 air traffic controllers for Fiscal Year 2024, exceeding its goal of 1,800. Although the target was exceeded by just 11, this marks significant progress in the FAA’s work to reverse the decades-long decline in air traffic controller staffing numbers. “Our dedicated air traffic controllers keep the flying public safe every day,” FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said in a statement.
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Central Coast AirFest , held in Santa Maria, CA, is quickly becoming one of the biggest airshows for warbirds on the U.S. West Coast. Located in California’s Santa Barbara county, the rolling brown hills and open skies provided an excellent setting for thousands to come out and to see these magnificent airplanes. Held a month earlier than previous AirFests, this most recent airshow also heralds the opening of the Chino-based Planes of Fame Air Museum’s expansion onto the Santa Maria Public A
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
In an industry like commercial passenger aviation, where there are only a handful of carriers that control the vast majority of the market, the entrance or exit of any individual player is fascinating to explore. More interesting, however, are mergers and acquisitions, which not only involve one company leaving the market but another growing in size, allowing their market presence to become significantly more powerful.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
In 2022, American Airlines invested in JetSMART , which is a South American ultra low cost carrier. There’s now a significant development when it comes to loyalty benefits, as JetSMART is essentially going to use American AAdvantage as its loyalty program. Earn & redeem AAdvantage miles on JetSMART JetSMART is adopting American AAdvantage as its loyalty program, effective immediately.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 ‘Baby Boom’ demonstrator aircraft has recorded its fastest ever speed during its fourth test flight signaling further progression towards its quest to reach Mach 1. Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 is paving the way for the developer’s full-size Overture aircraft by gathering invaluable data and testing state-of-the-art technologies. According to Boom Supersonic , XB-1 reached a new top speed of Mach 0.617, more than halfway to breaking the sound barrier.
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
By Matt Haskell In the world of warbirds, many notable airshows and events showcase the beauty and capabilities of these historic aircraft. However, one stands out above the rest: the Battle of Britain Airshow , held annually by the Imperial War Museum at Duxford Aerodrome. What makes this show so unique? Not only is it held at the very airfield from which many of the aircraft flew during the Battle of Britain, defending the free world, but the event also immerses visitors in a living history ex
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Global Airlines and Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a joint venture between Airbus and ST Engineering, have signed a maintenance agreement for the carriers Airbus A380 fleet, marking a return to the A380 maintenance market for EFW.
AV Web
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
An 8,000-hour general aviation pilot with a diverse “fleet” of personal aircraft will be the next (and sixth, ever) President and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), as of on January 1, 2025. Darren Pleasance also has a strong background in business, most recently as leader of Cisco Systems’ Acceleration Center, whose corporate mission was “to accelerate the success of mission-critical aspects of Cisco’s business transformation.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Turkish Airlines is preparing to launch a four-weekly new service from Istanbul (IST) to Santiago de Chile (SCL), starting on December 18, 2024. The new route will be an extension of its existing service to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos (GRU), Brazil, making use of 5th Freedom rights, which allow carriers to fly and carry passengers between two countries other than their own.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
An Air France Airbus A350 flying to Tel Aviv yesterday flew most of the way, and then returned to Paris shortly before starting its descent. What exactly happened here? Israel-bound Air France A350 u-turns on approach This incident happened on Thursday, September 26, 2024, and involves Air France flight AF958 from Paris (CDG) to Tel Aviv (TLV). The flight was operated by a three-year-old Airbus A350-900 with the registration code F-HTYI.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Boom Supersonic conducted today a fourth and successful Boom XB-1 test flight, this time reaching an altitude of 16,150 feet and a speed of Mach 0.617 (about 313 knots equivalent airspeed) during tests for flutter, g-forces, handling, and landing gear. The proof-of-concept XB-1 is helping educate Boom Supersonic on how to build and test supersonic aircraft in the lead-up to building Boom Overture.
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
“If you build it, they will come.” The beloved 1989 film Field Of Dreams coined this phrase. For years, both the movie’s title and also its famous quote have aligned with what the folks at the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo, New York, do each year, with their annual Geneseo Airshow. Dubbed “The Greatest Show on Turf,” the airshow has been making memories since the early 1980s.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued an urgent safety recommendation to Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following an incident at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in February 2024, when the rudder pedals jammed on a United Airlines 737 MAX 8. The aircraft potentially affected include certain Boeing 737NGs and 737 MAXs equipped with a Collins Aerospace SVO-730 rudder rollout guidance actuator that tests found to be defected.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Icelandair has revealed plans to add service to another city in the United States, and I imagine the timing of this announcement is no coincidence. Icelandair adding seasonal Reykjavik to Nashville route As of May 16, 2025, Icelandair will launch 4x weekly flights between Keflavik (KEF) and Nashville (BNA). This will be a summer seasonal route that operates through the end of October.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
The Airbus A321XLR is just two months away from its entry into service, with Iberia tagged as the launch customer and tentatively scheduling its first A321XLR flights for mid-November. Airbus, describing how the development of the A321XLR is approaching the finish line , confirmed that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) had certified the aircraft , approving the type to operate commercial flights with the CFM International LEAP-1A engine, with certification of the PW1100G-powered A
AV Web
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The NTSB says the rudders on “more than” 353 Boeing 737NG and MAX aircraft can freeze stuck and it’s suggested the manufacturer come up with a solution besides stomping on the pedals to free them up. The board issued an urgent safety recommendation Thursday resulting from its investigation of an incident in Newark last February in which the rudder pedals jammed on a United MAX after landing.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The meteoric rise of British/American hydrogen-electric aircraft developer ZeroAvia, established in 2018, is a success story driven by passion and determination for a cleaner future of flight. Its journey over the last six years is a celebration of how important it is to assemble a team of gifted aerospace and electrical engineers to achieve real-life results in the pursuit of new technology.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Air France is continuing to reinforce its position as Europe’s most premium global airline, as the company has announced plans to launch free high speed Wi-Fi. Air France plans to offer free Starlink Wi-Fi Air France has signed an agreement with SpaceX, to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet. Best of all, Air France plans to offer Starlink Wi-Fi for free for all members of its Flying Blue loyalty program (which is free to sign-up for), and members can connect with multiple devices.
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