Aerotime
JUNE 23, 2024
Two Airbus A340 aircraft belonging to Gambian leasing company Macka Invest were, reportedly, smuggled out of Lithuania and into Iran. According to reports that appeared on Lithuanian media , the two aircraft had been parked at Šiauliai airport (SQQ) in Lithuania. They managed to sneak away in February 2024 after declaring that they were departing for Sri Lanka and the Philippines.
Cranky Flier
JUNE 25, 2024
American has been pretty clear that it’s network strategy is to rally around its hubs and avoid competition. By focusing on smaller cities where it can use regional jets to get a competitive advantage, it thinks it can make a decent living. With this background, it might seem kind of strange that just last week American announced it would go back into one of the busiest markets in the country — New York/LaGuardia – Orlando — twice daily this winter.
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Simple Flying
JUNE 24, 2024
The expectation has become a reality. In the latest filing to OAG and Cirium , AirAsia X has scheduled flights from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi. Set to begin in November, it will be the carriers longest route. It will replace Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah by distance, although longer routes existed historically. It will be AirAsia Xs first time on the African mainland, although it served the island nation of Mauritius in 2016 and 2017.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 25, 2024
Air Asia X is reported to be introducing flights to the African continent from November, which will be its longest route.
Aerotime
JUNE 28, 2024
Emirates has unveiled an Airbus A380 adorned with a Wimbledon-inspired livery to mark the carrier’s official new partnership with the celebrated tennis tournament. Emirates is set to become the ‘Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon’ just days before the Grand Slam event opens in London on July 1, 2024. The unique livery painted across the Emirates Airbus A380 features the iconic Wimbledon logo, placed in between two sporting silhouettes in action with the words ‘Official Pa
Cranky Flier
JUNE 26, 2024
It may be summer, but it’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s Cranky Network Awards, and that ones after that. After all, it’s the highlight of the year for every single attendee. * In 2025, we are very excited to be returning to Phoenix on the evening of Thursday, February 27, thanks to our host, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Simple Flying
JUNE 28, 2024
Southern Africa's leading low-cost carrier, FlySafair, is reconsidering its strategy regarding its routes to Victoria Falls and Livingstone airports, which both offer access to the mighty Victoria Falls. FlySafair is also looking to add frequencies on the Johannesburg-Harare route, pending regulatory approval.
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Aerotime
JUNE 25, 2024
KLM’s first Airbus A321neo aircraft has been spotted at the manufacturer’s facilities in Finkenwerder (XFW), near Hamburg, Germany. Aviation photographer Dirk Grothe took to X (formerly Twitter) to post the image, which was taken at a distance and shows the aircraft already painted in the iconic blue livery of the Dutch airline. a first look at the first Airbus narrowbody for @KLM , the A321neo PH-AXA (msn 11895) which left the paintshop today and looks really amazing… @KLM_DE pic.twitte
Airline Geeks
JUNE 28, 2024
Mesa is the latest airline to reduce its pilot workforce, citing "a significant and unexpected reduction in pilot attrition levels.
Simple Flying
JUNE 25, 2024
Boeings aircraft will have a minimal presence at the static display area at the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow , with the companys products being represented by Qatar Airways and the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) at the event. That will be in contrast with its main competitor, Airbus, which will bring several aircraft to the trade show.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 25, 2024
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is getting a new Priority Pass lounge as of tomorrow, as flagged by Zach Griff. Not only is this great in terms of adding lounge capacity, but the lounge also looks really nice. Details of The Club SFO at Harvey Milk Terminal 1 On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, we’ll see the opening of The Club SFO at Harvey Milk Terminal 1.
Aerotime
JUNE 28, 2024
As it prepares for its operational launch, expected in mid-2025, new Saudi carrier Riyadh Air keeps disclosing aspects of its brand identity and the travel experience it intends to offer its customers. On the latest occasion, it was the uniforms for Riyadh Air’s cabin crew and other customer-facing staff, which are the work of Saudi designer Mohammed Ashi and his Paris-based fashion studio Ashi Studio.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 28, 2024
American Airlines offers a glimpse into the past with its iconic AstroJet heritage livery on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft registered as N905NN.
Simple Flying
JUNE 23, 2024
Two crew members flying for British Airways have been suspended from their duties after rude and unprofessional comments regarding a colleague's weight, made in a private messaging group, were brought to the airline management's attention. The incident is currently under investigation.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 28, 2024
The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will be a part of the Wings & Wheels event at Decatur Airport, August 3-4, 2024. B-29 Doc, one of 1,644 B-29 Superfortress aircraft built by the Boeing Company in Wichita, KS, during World War II, will be available for ground and cockpit tours, as well as B-29 Doc Flight Experience rides during the tour stop in Decatur, Illinois.
Aerotime
JUNE 28, 2024
Airbus has stepped into the filmmaking world with the release of its first-ever original documentary series, the planemaker announced this week. Entitled the ‘A330neo: The Heir Apparent’, the mini docuseries focuses on the evolution of Airbus’ A330neo, the successor to the highly popular A330ceo. The A330neo aircraft variant has not reached the dizzy heights of its predecessors, the A330-200 and A330-300, but Airbus clearly felt it was a story worth telling.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 26, 2024
Despite potential regulatory headwinds, JSX is adding a batch of new routes this winter and resuming service to Salt Lake City.
Simple Flying
JUNE 25, 2024
A trailing flap of a Metrea Aerospace KC-135 fell from an aircraft flying over Ewa Beach in Hawaii. Metrea Aerospace is a civilian contractor that operates Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers. While this incident was from a civilian-operated tanker , the United States Air Force operates a larger strategic tanker fleet than the rest of the world combined. In-air refueling is a key part of how the US Air Force is able to project air power around the world.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 26, 2024
KLM is launching flights to Portland, representing the carrier’s 21st destination in North America. However, this new service will come at the expense of Delta’s existing flight, so the implications for consumers are fairly limited. KLM adds Amsterdam to Portland route as of October 2024 As of October 27, 2024, KLM will launch a new year-round flight between Amsterdam (AMS) and Portland (PDX).
Aerotime
JUNE 27, 2024
Boeing has been given the green light to resume deliveries of 777 freighters and 787 Dreamliners to China after deliveries were halted by the aviation regulator, according to Reuters. Delivery of new Boeing aircraft was stopped in May 2024, for the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to conduct a review of batteries used in the 25-hour cockpit voice recorder.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 23, 2024
After nearly three years in operation, ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant is closing down its Austin base early next year.
Simple Flying
JUNE 24, 2024
After watching Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun being grilled by hostile Senators in the US last week, it would be logical to think he went home for a quiet weekend to recover. His weekend might have ended early when a Korean Air 737 MAX 8 experienced a depressurization system incident on Saturday that sent 13 passengers to hospital, although thankfully, none were seriously injured.
AV Web
JUNE 27, 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a statement this morning sanctioning Boeing for “blatantly” violating investigative regulations it agreed to as a party in the probe of the door-plug blowout in Portland, Oregon. The NTSB cited a Boeing media briefing on June 25 in which the manufacturer “provided non-public investigative information to the news media that NTSB had not verified or authorized for release.
Aerotime
JUNE 23, 2024
The European Commission’s approval of the proposed acquisition by the Lufthansa Group of an equity stake in Italian airline ITA Airways is expected by July 4, 2024, reports Bloomberg. According to these reports, the final decision on the deal is currently being drafted by European competition officials is expected to greenlight the deal after the German airline group included remedial measures to mitigate potential adverse effects on competition in some key markets.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 27, 2024
Air Seychelles announced a partnership with Zurich-based ExecuJet to provide exclusive VIP fixed-base operator (FBO) services.
Simple Flying
JUNE 24, 2024
Thanks to the boffo box office performance of " Top Gun: Maverick " two years ago, a super-secret spy plane that officially only existed in theory had already captured the imaginations of the American moviegoing public and, reportedly, freaked out Red China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) brass. The plane in question is the SR-72, dubbed the "Darkstar" in the film, and nicknamed "SOB (Son of Blackbird)" in many real-world outlets due to its supposed status as the heir apparent to the Lockheed S
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 28, 2024
For a long time, the Flying Blue program has had a useful, “secret” calendar that lets you see award availability across a variety of dates. While this is still available, it works differently than in the past, as flagged by Frequent Miler. So I wanted to go over the details of that in this post. The trick to seeing the Flying Blue award calendar Air France-KLM Flying Blue is arguably SkyTeam’s most useful frequent flyer program, and award pricing on Air France and KLM can be really attractive ,
Aerotime
JUNE 26, 2024
magniX, a developer of electric propulsion systems for aviation, has announced the launch of a new battery line for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, including eVTOLs and helicopters. The new battery, called “Samson300”, features an energy density of 300 Wh/Kg and a battery life cycle of 1,000 full discharge cycles, as well as improved thermal runaway protection, active cooling during charging, and passive inflight cooling. magniX also highlighted the possibility of integrating the new batt
Airline Geeks
JUNE 22, 2024
American plans to add a batch of new and returning mainline routes from New York's LaGuardia Airport starting in November 2024.
Simple Flying
JUNE 23, 2024
What started out as a strict work to rule from Wednesday, June 26, 2024, has quickly escalated into a full-blown pilot strike at Irish airline Aer Lingus. With pilots now planning to stop work between 05:00 and 13:00 on Saturday, June 29, the airline has taken some action of its own by canceling at least 244 flights during the first five days of the industrial action.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 28, 2024
Southwest Airlines can’t seem to stay out of the news when it comes to concerning incidents lately, from a scary go around in Hawaii , to a dangerously low approach in Oklahoma City , to an inflight Dutch roll. Well, we can now add yet another incident to the list, as flagged by @xJonNYC. Southwest 737 uses closed runway in Portland, Maine This incident happened on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, and involves Southwest flight WN4805, scheduled to operate at 5:40AM from Portland, Maine (PWM), to Baltimor
Aerotime
JUNE 26, 2024
Volotea, the Barcelona-based low-cost regional airline, has announced it is entering into a joint venture (JV) with Abra Group, the parent company of avianca and Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL. In a post published to LinkedIn, Volotea outlined some details of the agreement, which aims to facilitate connectivity between Latin America and Volotea’s extensive European network via Madrid (MAD).
Airline Geeks
JUNE 27, 2024
The CRJ-200 is again appearing on some Delta-marketed SkyWest regional flights from Detroit and Salt Lake City this summer.
Simple Flying
JUNE 28, 2024
Elizabeth Lund, the senior vice president of quality of Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) , shared the companys plans on how to make its Boeing 737 MAX assembly line safer and more focused on quality at a media briefing at one of the companys sites. At the same time, Lunds statement during the media briefing on June 25 included statements that have resulted in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) sanctioning Boeing for disclosing non-public information.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 28, 2024
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic military aircraft in particular. He has a particular penchant for documenting specific airframes with a highly detailed series of walk-around images and an in-depth exploration of their history, which have proved to be popular with many of those who have seen them, and we thought our readers would be equally fascinated too.
Aerotime
JUNE 27, 2024
Eviation is one of the pioneering startups in the field of electric aviation. Founded in 2015 when electric aviation was an extremely small market niche that barely received any attention, Eviation has been diligently working on the development of a sleek, all-electric aircraft that it calls “Alice”. Almost a decade later, in which the company saw several management changes and concept design iterations, Eviation is getting closer its goal of launching a nine-seater battery-powered aircraft.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 26, 2024
The massive new Delta One Lounge features spaces that pay tribute to the lounge’s host city, a fine dining restaurant, and a designated wellness space.
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