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.
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.
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One Mile at a Time
JUNE 25, 2024
Here’s a pretty exciting milestone for San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which should make some connections (and lounge hopping!) at the airport easier. SFO now has airside walkways between all terminals SFO’s terminal organization isn’t necessarily intuitive: There’s Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3, and each of those terminals has individual piers, with gates that have letters There’s also International Terminal A and International Terminal G, which don’t follow the terminal num
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
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
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.
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).
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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.
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 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
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.
Aerotime
JUNE 26, 2024
The Lufthansa Group has announced that it will be applying an environmental surcharge to all tickets issued from June 26, 2024, for flights departing the EU, the UK, Norway, and Switzerland from January 1, 2025, onwards. The surcharge is aimed at paying for the increased usage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and to cover additional costs derived from adjustments to the EU Emissions Trading S ystem (EU ETS) and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
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.
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 ,
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.
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.
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 27, 2024
Buying miles & points strategically can be a good value , especially for first and business class travel. Going back a few years, American AAdvantage used to consistently have different promotions on purchased miles each month. However, in early 2022, American increased the cost to purchase miles , and seemingly gave up on selling miles , as the program has pretty consistently had the same 35% off promotion on buying miles since then, with limited exceptions.
Flyertalk
JUNE 28, 2024
Fiji Airways announced they will use AAdvantage as their loyalty program, creating a completely seamless transition for American flyers starting in 2025. Loyalty Transition Includes Priority Check-In, Priority Boarding, and All Other Benefits Under the agreement between American and Fiji, flyers aboard both airlines will have the same loyalty experience between airlines.
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
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.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 26, 2024
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. As part of this, we’re supposed to see the opening of the new Terminal 6 in early 2026. While we’ve known that the terminal would be occupied by JetBlue and Lufthansa Group, an additional airline has just been announced… Cathay Pacific will relocate to JFK Terminal 6 Cathay Pacific has announced that it will move to JFK Airport Terminal 6, once the facility opens in early 2026.
AV Web
JUNE 24, 2024
Moonlighting pilots are nothing new but they don’t usually take a second job flying for other airlines like Danica Theuma did. The young first officer training on A330s serving long haul routes was fired by Virgin Atlantic last month after the carrier discovered she was spending her days off hopping around Europe for KM Malta Airlines. “During their training period, we were unaware that the individual was employed elsewhere,” Virgin said in a statement.
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.
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.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 28, 2024
It’s an exciting time for Emirates, as the Dubai-based carrier is shortly supposed to take delivery of its very first Airbus A350-900. However, unfortunately this plane’s entry into service has just been delayed… Emirates delays Airbus A350 inaugural by two months Emirates has a total of 65 Airbus A350-900 aircraft on order. These planes are expected to be delivered as of this year.
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.
Flexair
JUNE 27, 2024
Air density is a critical factor that all pilots need to understand and manage effectively. The density of air impacts various aspects of aircraft performance, from takeoff roll and climb rate to fuel efficiency and overall safety. With the right tools and knowledge, such as an air density calculator, pilots can make precise calculations to ensure optimal flight conditions.
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 25, 2024
All of the “big three” carriers in the United States have invitation-only elite status. I’ve written about how American Airlines has Concierge Key and United Airlines has Global Services , and in this post I wanted to take a closer look at Delta’s invitation-only status, which is arguably the most mysterious of the three. What is the status, how do you earn it, what are the benefits, and how many members are there?
World Airline News
JUNE 27, 2024
JetBlue Airways has announced it intends to apply with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for slot exemptions to operate a second daily low fare nonstop flight between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The recently enacted Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 authorizes slot exemptions for five additional roundtrip flights at DCA beyond the airport’s 1,250-mile perimeter.
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.
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 27, 2024
Earlier this year, Etihad Guest revealed the details of some major program updates. Some changes kicked in immediately, while most changes were promised for June 2024. A majority of the program changes have gone live as of today, so I wanted to take a look at all the latest. These updates are a mixed bag, both when it comes to elite status and redeeming miles.
The Aviationist
JUNE 24, 2024
The ITS Cavour left its port earlier this month for a five-month cruise that will allow the aircraft carrier to work with multiple regional partners in the Indo-Pacific region. The Italian Navy quietly deployed, without [.] The post Italian Carrier Strike Group Arrives In Singapore As Part Of Indo-Pacific Operational Campaign appeared first on The Aviationist.
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 26, 2024
Etihad Airways has shown off a new special livery painted on one of its A321neo jets to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The locally-inspired design features both Arabic and English with artwork depicting Abu Dhabi landmarks.
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