Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
AirAsia has announced that it has joined Heart Aerospace’s industry advisory board in order to help develop the Swedish startup company’s hybrid-electric aircraft, the ES-30. As a member of the board, the low-cost carrier will provide strategic guidance and oversight on the design, development and commercialisation of the hybrid-electric 30-passenger regional aircraft.
Cranky Flier
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
JetBlue has put out some new updated guidance for Q3 of 2024, and it is looking (relatively) good. In a year when airlines have had nothing but downward revisions, JetBlue says things are looking significantly better than the previous guidance suggested. This is great, but it’s also the easiest part of the process. The hard part will be coming in the not-too-distant future.
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Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Emirates is set to receive its first Airbus A350 in October 2024, having postponed the aircrafts entry into service due to delivery delays. The Dubai-based carrier had initially planned to start flying the Airbus twinjet as early as September 2024.
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
From September 21-22, 2024, two rare de Havilland Mosquitos (FB.VI PZ474 and T.43 NZ2308) are set to take the skies at the Central Coast AirFest in Santa Maria, CA, offering a thrilling experience for aviation enthusiasts. At last year’s AirFest in October 2023, PZ474, owned by Charles Somers, was flown by Steve Hinton Sr. This year, organizers are planning a spectacular two-ship formation flight, marking the first time in more than 35 years that such an event has taken place.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport (ARN), the largest airport in Sweden, was forced to temporarily close on the night of September 8-9, 2024, after several drones were spotted in its vicinity. According to Swedish media, at around 01:00 local time up to four unidentified drones of different sizes were detected in restricted airspace near the airport, prompting a decision by Luftfartsverket, the Swedish Civil Aviation Administration, to divert all incoming flights to alternative airports.
Cranky Flier
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
American tried to spice things up with a teaser video for its summer 2025 European schedule reveal, but this wasn’t a spicy kind of announcement. Instead, American is choosing to stick to its strengths and grow its long-haul footprint conservatively next summer. That being said, these moves do give some clear direction on where American is spending its time and how it views both Europe and its US hubs.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Boeing has just reached a massive new tentative agreement affecting over 33,000 Boeing employees In its statement on the deal, Boeing revealed it plans to build the much-anticipated 797 mid-sized airliner in Washington. The proposed New Midsize Airplane (NMA) has been touted for around a decade, but these are the first concrete plans for the project.
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Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
European low-cost airline Wizz Air has exclusively revealed more details about its plans for the company’s incoming fleet of Airbus A321XLR aircraft, the first of which is due to be delivered to the carrier in late February 2025. In a special event held in London on September 10, 2024, the airline group’s CEO József Váradi gave those in attendance further insight into Wizz Air’s strategy for its long-awaited extended range narrowbodies.
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Warbird pilot Thom Richard, owner of Warbird Adventures, confirmed today that his beloved Curtiss P-40 Warhawk “American Dream” has been sold. The aircraft is now in the care of a new, highly capable and deserving owner. The details of the acquisition and future plans for this historic warbird will be announced by the new owners in due time.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
On Friday, September 13, Corporate Jet Investor reported that the National Basketball Association (NBA) plans to invest in several Airbus business jets. These aircraft are to be used for team and executive transport between various games. Specifically, the NBA will invest in 13 Airbus A321neos, although converted into executive transports.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Turkish Airlines flies to more countries than any other airline in the world. Historically, the biggest gap in the carrier’s network has been the South Pacific. Back in March 2024, the airline added its first service to Australia , as it started flying from Istanbul to Melbourne via Singapore. The airline is now adding a second route to Australia… Turkish Airlines launching flights to Sydney, Australia As of December 4, 2024, Turkish Airlines will be launching flights from Istanbul (IST) to Sydn
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Boeing’s 777 assembly line at Everett, Washington, is reportedly in a state of disarray, according to information published in The Seattle Times on September 9, 2024. The report, which quotes anonymous sources within the company, describes a chaotic work environment in which some airframes are rushed through the production line and need to be completed later outside of the regular sequence, potentially exposing them to production defects.
Ask the Pilot
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
September 11, 2024 MY MOST VIVID MEMORY of September 11th, 2001, is my memory of a cockroach. It was one of the biggest roaches I’ve ever seen — copper-colored and bullet-shaped, the length of my little finger — and it came crawling across the platform of the Government Center subway station at 7:00 a.m., as I stood there waiting for the train that would take me to Logan Airport.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
About 1.8 million people flew between Europe and Iran last year (excluding Turkey, heaven for older Iranian aircraft ). Due to sanctions, safety, and other considerations, over seven in 10 people connected en route, particularly in Istanbul. Few non-stop operators existed, with Iran Air being number one.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
In the summer of 2024, Air Greenland launched what might just be one of the coolest airline routes ever, connecting Greenland to the Canadian Arctic. While this was initially a seasonal route for one year, it’s cool to see that this route will be returning in 2025, with a long season, no less, as flagged by AeroRoutes. Air Greenland’s Nuuk to Iqaluit route details Air Greenland is operating a seasonal once weekly route between Nuuk, Greenland (GOH), and Iqaluit, Canada (YFB).
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Air Belgium, which halted its passenger flight operations in 2023, faces bankruptcy within two weeks after so far failing to find a new investor for the airline. Representatives for Air Belgium appeared before the Nivelles business tribunal on September 3, 2024, where the carrier was granted two more weeks to find a solution. According to L’Echo , Air Belgium has been shielded from its creditors for a year as part of a Judicial Reorganization, a procedure which allows a company in financial trou
Inspire
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
By Sharon Puschmann, EAA 1382843 Pilots come in all shapes and sizes with different motivations, drives, and desires. Some are inspired by family members, military ambitions, or dreams of becoming an airline pilot. Our 2023 Ray scholar, Josiah Harding, EAA 1481653, opened our eyes to something more. The Ray Aviation Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship […] The post A Pilot, a Passion, a Calling first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Delta Air Lines bid farewell to one of its Boeing 767-300ER s last month. After more than 30 years of service, this particular aircraft made a name for itself when one of its emergency slides flew off earlier this year.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Over the past several years, LATAM has been installing a new business class product on its long haul aircraft. The airline hasn’t even finished this installation, but has now revealed plans to introduce yet another new business class seat, as flagged by Pontos pra Voar and PaxEx. Basics of LATAM’s new business class suites LATAM will be modernizing the business class product on much of its Boeing 787 fleet.
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Platinum Fighter Sales has recently added several rare and unique aircraft to its listings, including the remarkable XP-82 Twin Mustang , a 1940 Supermarine Spitfire , and a Nakajima A6M2 Model 21 Zero. However, one aircraft that consistently stands out and captivates the imagination of aviation collectors and enthusiasts is the legendary Corsair. The FG-1D Corsair (BuNo 67089) available listed by Platinum Fighter Sales , was originally built by Goodyear under contract for the U.S.
AV Web
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
As winter approaches, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Safety Alert SA-097 reminding pilots about the dangers of flying in icing conditions—namely the adverse effects of airframe and propeller icing on aircraft performance. SA-097 emphasizes “as little as 1/4 -inch of wing-leading edge ice accumulation can increase the stall speed by 25 to 40 knots and cause sudden departure from controlled flight.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
It was more than a decade ago when building a new Terminal 5 at Singapore's Changi Airport was first announced. As Asian aviation soared, momentum for the project grew, although that came to a crashing halt when the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, but some good news has now emerged.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Emirates operates a huge number of fifth freedom routes , ranging from New York to Milan, to Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo, to Male to Colombo, to Bangkok to Hong Kong. The airline has just revealed plans to cut one of its longest standing fifth freedom flights, and I can’t say I’m surprised. Emirates ending Singapore to Melbourne route As reported by The Straits Times , Emirates has revealed that it intends to cut its daily flight between Singapore (SIN) and Melbourne (MEL).
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
The “Flight Test Files” series of articles explores the aircraft used by the Dryden Flight Research Center over the years in its pursuit of aeronautical advancements. Since the 1940s, the Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, CA, has built a unique and specialized capability for conducting flight research programs. This organization, composed of pilots, scientists, engineers, technicians, mechanics, and administrative professionals, has been and continues to be a leader in the fi
AV Web
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Starbucks is creating waves by allocating $250,000 per year for its new CEO Brian Niccol to commute from his home in Newport Beach, California, to company headquarters in Seattle in company aircraft. According to the company’s “offer letter” to the former Chipotle top executive, quoted in an article in Nation’s Restaurant News, and which was publicly submitted to the U.S.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The Alaska Airlines midair blowout incident in January this year has been dissected and analyzed in great detail by relevant authorities. But one of the pilots who flew the plane and handled the emergency situation recently spoke about it for the first time. In an interview, she detailed the initial chaos when the door plug detached and everything that followed next.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
It’s a challenging time at Southwest Airlines. The airline isn’t performing as well financially as it used to, though things are quickly changing. For one, an activist investor took a major stake in Southwest , and is calling for radical changes at the airline. At the same time, the current management team is working on making updates to the business model to increase revenue, from introducing assigned and extra legroom seating , to adding redeye flights to the schedule.
Airline Geeks
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
United has made a significant leap forward in inflight connectivity, announcing a partnership with SpaceX to bring Starlink's internet service to its fleet.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The US Air Force is preparing to bid farewell to one of its longest-serving and most iconic aircraft, the McDonnell-Douglas KC-10 Extender tanker. After more than four decades of service, the final KC-10s are set to be decommissioned, marking the end of an era. Travis Air Force Base (AFB) in California will celebrate the KC-10’s legacy in a two-day event from September 25 to 26, 2024, commemorating the final chapter of an aircraft pivotal in the US military’s global reach and strategic operation
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Air Belgium has just two weeks left to figure out a solution or that could be the end of the line. According to local media reports, the carrier is coming to the end of its bankruptcy protection program which it has benefitted from for nearly a year now. Earlier this week, a court ordered the company to find a solution to its financial problems, with the most obvious remedy being the entrance of a new investor.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
There are lots of reasons to pick up a credit card — some are worth getting for the welcome bonus, some for the return on spending they offer, and some for the long term perks that they offer. There are a lot of cards that offer big welcome bonuses and a generous return on everyday spending. In this post, I figured it would be fun to look at some of the credit cards that offer the best long term perks.
Airline Geeks
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Air Canada is planning to add two new routes to the United States next summer, with one of them being the American airport’s only international flight.
The Aviationist
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
After more than 40 years, the Frecce Tricolori will replace their aging MB-339s with the M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer, reverting the decision to equip the team with the M-345 High Efficiency Trainer. The Italian Air [.] The post New M-346 Jet For The Frecce Tricolori Display Team Breaks Cover appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
A new survey that measured the value of more than 60 frequent flyer programs worldwide named Air France , KLM , and Transavia's loyalty program Flying Blue as the world's best airline rewards program.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
It’s not that uncommon to see aircraft have incidents on the ground, given how close to one another planes operate, plus how many plane movements there are around the globe on a daily basis. However, this has to be among the more drastic incidents we’ve seen in quite some time. A350 & CRJ-900 have serious incident at Atlanta Airport Shortly after 10AM this morning (Tuesday, September 10, 2024), two jets operating on behalf of Delta had a serious incident at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Interna
Airline Geeks
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after nearly eight months of manufacturing delays.
The Aviationist
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The U.S. Navy is continuing to test the new AIM-174B missile, derived from the SM-6, aboard the Super Hornet, with a VX-9 jet carrying four AIM-174s, three AIM-120s and two AIM-9Xs. A U.S. Navy F/A-18F [.] The post VX-9 F/A-18F Spotted With Heavy Air-to-Air Load of AIM-174s and AIM-120s appeared first on The Aviationist.
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