Aerotime
JULY 11, 2024
A LATAM Airlines Boeing 777-300 has suffered a tailstrike as it departed from Milan Airport. Having continued with the takeoff, the aircraft continued its climb-out and dumped fuel before making a safe return to the airport 70 minutes later. The flight involved in the incident was LATAM Brasil flight LA8073 which departed Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Italy on July 9, 2024.
Cranky Flier
JULY 8, 2024
Sun Country is tired of carrying you self-loading cargo around for prices that are too low, so now it’s pivoting toward more cargo flying. Amazon likes this plan, and investors should too. But if you happen to like flying from Minneapolis to, say, Indianapolis, this might be bad news for you. In December 2019, Sun Country signed a deal to fly cargo around for Amazon using 12 Boeing 737-800 freighters.
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Alaska Air
JULY 10, 2024
We're offering guests warm-weather escapes and a range of dream winter getaways, including our first-ever service to Vail, Colorado. The post Alaska Airlines expands winter travel options with 18 exciting new sun and ski routes appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
Simple Flying
JULY 6, 2024
One good SR-72 Darkstar AKA "SOB" (as in "Son of Blackbird," i.e. the SR-71 Blackbird, not the profane kind of "Son of.") deserves a timely follow-up. As I noted in my previous Simple Flying article on this still-hypothetical (at least officially) futuristic warbird, it not only captured the imagination of the Western moviegoing public but concurrently freaked out the top brass of Red China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) via its fictitiously embellished appearance in the 2022 box o
Aerotime
JULY 9, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered that more than 2,600 Boeing 737 aircraft are checked, over concerns oxygen masks may not fully function during a depressurization event. The FAA said it was adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) after receiving “multiple reports of oxygen generators shifting out of position”. “Boeing has investigated the condition and found that the oxygen generator retention failures were caused by a failure of the pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) ma
Cranky Flier
JULY 9, 2024
It’s been a long time since I’ve written up an entry in this illustrious series profiling newer and little-known airlines, and you may notice the name has changed a bit. It turns out that it’s a lot harder to find things when you use random characters like F&*$ or whatever it was in the previous version. So… a softer “heck” it is from now on.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 12, 2024
YouTuber Josh Cahill published an interesting video about a situation he encountered with Luxair, whereby he believes he was “scammed” out of lounge access, and later threatened by the airline. Cahill is no stranger to controversy — he was also threatened with a ban from Qatar Airways , while Aero Dili posted his passport information online. Josh Cahill’s Luxair lounge access drama YouTube flight reviewer Josh Cahill flew with Luxair from Berlin to Luxembourg to Paris, with a long layover enrout
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Aerotime
JULY 11, 2024
AeroTime is pleased to partner with Lufthansa Innovation Hub’s TNMT newsletter to feature guest content on our website. This collaboration aims to regularly deliver insightful articles and analyses, focusing on the latest advancements and trends in the aviation industry. Lufthansa Innovation Hub, in collaboration with V2AIR, Roland Berger, and Unisphere, has released a comprehensive report identifying the most viable global cities for launching Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations.
AV Web
JULY 11, 2024
Joby announced earlier this week it has successfully completed a 523-mile flight of its hydrogen-electric concept aircraft. The flight occurred on June 24 over Marina, California, and included vertical takeoff and landing capability. The hydrogen-electric variant of Joby’s electric vertical takeoff and land (eVTOL) aircraft is designed as a complement to the fully electric version, which has much shorter range and is envisioned as an urban transport.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 7, 2024
If you’ve flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, you may have noticed that your cell phone suddenly loses its signal when you board the plane. No, it’s not something you’re doing, and it’s not your imagination… it’s a real thing. The Boeing 787 often blocks cell phone signals In general, cell phone data around airports often isn’t great. However, there’s an additional issue that’s specific to the Boeing 787, which I know leaves many people confused.
Simple Flying
JULY 8, 2024
The success of high-profile widebody programs is often what defines aerospace manufacturers. For Airbus, the success of the carrier's widebody operations hinges almost entirely upon a single aircraft type, the Airbus A350. While the Airbus A330neo is certainly a modern widebody, it is not a cutting-edge clean-sheet design and is essentially just an upgraded version of what is almost a 30-year-old airframe.
Aerotime
JULY 11, 2024
Joby Aviation announced that it has successfully completed a 523-mile flight powered by a hydrogen-electric propulsion syste m. The Californian company has claimed that the flight is the first instance of a forward-moving flight to be completed using a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen. This is quite a remarkable development since, until recently, Joby was focused on the development of its battery-powered 100% electric eVTOL.
AV Web
JULY 9, 2024
Hikers climbing the Devil’s Thumb in Colorado on July 4 almost witnessed a plane crash. The hikers posted this video of an incredibly close shave as the pilot of the aircraft, probably a 172, managed to recover from a spin within feet of the ground near the top of the Continental Divide. The formation known as Devil’s Thumb is at 12,200 feet and it was warm day even at that altitude as evidenced by the clothing worn by the hiker.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 7, 2024
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that Boeing is pleading guilty to criminal fraud charges related to two Boeing 737 MAX crashes. Unfortunately this doesn’t do anything to actually hold the people at the company who are responsible for these problems accountable… Boeing accepts 737 MAX plea deal The biggest story in the aviation industry for the past five or so years has been what a mess Boeing is as a company.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2024
Think the Airbus A380 , think Emirates. Of course, the Middle East giant massively dominates any discussion of the double-decker quadjet. After all, it has by far the largest fleet and the most flights and routes, operates many of the longer legs, and had the shortest service recently. Its supremacy means other operators All Nippon, Asiana, British Airways, Etihad, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines inevitably get less attention.
Aerotime
JULY 9, 2024
More than three million people passed through airport security across the United States on July 7, 2024, during the Independence Day holiday period, breaking the record for the number of passengers screened in a single day, according to the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The agency said around 35 passengers passed through the nation’s TSA check points every second.
Airline Geeks
JULY 9, 2024
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of Côte d’Ivoire, established in May 2012 by the Ivorian government, is seeking to raise $170 million.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 10, 2024
It goes without saying that tourism can be controversial, and is a double-edged sword for regions that are popular with visitors. While tourism can do a lot to support local economies, over time it can also take away from the way of life for locals, and change economics. Along those lines, some locals in Barcelona are expressing their displeasure with tourists in a pretty direct way, during the city’s busiest tourism period… Protestors target visitors in Barcelona Reader Jessica emailed to share
Simple Flying
JULY 12, 2024
The official airline sponsor of Team USA for the 2024 Olympics is set to lose money this summer as a result of the games. According to Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, leisure travelers are avoiding Paris this summer, and the airline is set to suffer for it.
Aerotime
JULY 11, 2024
Textron Aviation has delivered its first new Cessna SkyCourier passenger and cargo combi plane just two months after the utility turboprop was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine aircraft is equipped with a combi interior conversion option that means passengers and cargo can now be flown at the same time on the aircraft type.
Airline Geeks
JULY 12, 2024
Delta executives told analysts to expect a "steady drumbeat" of aircraft retirements through next year as it continues to take delivery of new jets.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2024
An American Airlines jet had a pretty dramatic rejected takeoff at Tampa Airport, and it makes for a great video… American 737 deals with burst tires on takeoff This incident happened yesterday (Wednesday, July 10, 2024), and involves American Airlines flight AA590, scheduled to fly from Tampa (TPA) to Phoenix (PHX). The flight was operated by a 25-year-old Boeing 737-800 with the registration code N908AN.
Simple Flying
JULY 10, 2024
Several airlines, including US-based carriers such as JetBlue and United Airlines, have not received the slots they have requested at Dublin Airport (DUB) for the upcoming winter season, as an artificial passenger cap has constrained the airports capacity.
Aerotime
JULY 9, 2024
An airport ground engineer has tragically died after being sucked inside the engine of a Varesh Airlines B737-500 aircraft. The incident occurred on July 3, 2024 at Chabahar Konarak Airport (ZBR) in Iran. 2024-07-02: Varesh Airlines Boeing 737-500 (EP-VAF, built 1998) was standing at Cha Bahar Airport(OIZC), Iran when maintenance was carried out on the right engine #2.
Airline Geeks
JULY 12, 2024
In 2011, United Airlines unveiled a special livery on a single Airbus A320 aircraft to celebrate the carrier's 85th anniversary.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 10, 2024
While all we can do as of now is speculate, it looks like Southwest Airlines is planning on making a big announcement tomorrow. Southwest says “exciting things” coming Thursday Southwest Airlines took to Facebook today to share that we can anticipate an announcement at 9AM on Thursday, July 11, 2024. I’d assume that’s 9AM Central time, given that the airline is based in Dallas, but I guess we’ll see.
Simple Flying
JULY 9, 2024
When an aircraft is retired from military or commercial service, there are many places where it could end up. Some are donated to museums and research institutes, while others are sent to boneyards. An aircraft boneyard , or graveyard, is a storage facility for aircraft that have been pulled from service for long or short periods.
Aerotime
JULY 9, 2024
A new low-cost airline is preparing to launch in India. Startup carrier Air Kerala has received the initial No-objection Certificate (NOC) from the Civil Aviation Ministry of India. Once issued, the NOC is valid for three years, during which the startup carrier will need to gain its Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The new airline will also need to secure aircraft and the required funding, which its founders estimate at between US$12 and 30 million.
AV Web
JULY 10, 2024
Precision Support Services announced today (July 11) that Semper Fly Helicopters and the University of Oklahoma have selected the Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter for a new rotorcraft training program. The program is set to start this fall in cooperation with the Oklahoma School of Aviation. Marine veteran Brandi Rector, owner of Semper Fly Helicopters, said, “At Semper Fly, we believe that by investing in the best training aircraft, we’re investing in the future of our students and the aviation indu
One Mile at a Time
JULY 7, 2024
Hello from the Maldives (well, briefly… I’m just in transit, and am not actually entering the country). I just flew all-business class carrier Beond Airlines on the rather long flight from Milan to the Maldives via Dubai. The airline currently has a single Airbus A319 that operates routes to & from the Maldives, with destinations including Dubai, Milan, Riyadh, and Zurich, with more to come.
Simple Flying
JULY 8, 2024
Boeing will plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge related to the deadly 737 MAX 8 crashes that happened in 2018 and 2019. The news comes six months after the high-profile Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door blowout incident. That dramatic incident, taking place in January 2024, brought the safety of the aircraft type into question again.
Aerotime
JULY 7, 2024
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) released data on consumer submissions regarding air travel for the entire calendar year 2023. The volume of submissions, including complaints, inquiries, and opinions, reached record levels, surpassed only by 2020. In 2023, the DOT received 96,853 consumer submissions, up from 86,240 in 2022. 67,661 were related to US carriers, 24,991 to foreign air carriers, and 3,162 to travel companies.
Airline Geeks
JULY 10, 2024
Citing aircraft delivery delays and normalizing attrition levels as reasons for the slowdown, airlines hired just over 3,600 pilots from January through June.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 10, 2024
A pastor is facing up to one year in prison, after assaulting his wife because she received an upgrade to first class, while he didn’t. As it turns out, there was a pattern of abuse, but this upgrade incident is what made the wife finally come forward, and (hopefully) no longer tolerate his behavior… Alaska first class upgrade causes marital issues This incident happened on July 2, 2024, on Alaska Airlines flight AS275 from Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage (ANC).
Simple Flying
JULY 6, 2024
Earlier this week, the European Commission approved Lufthansa's purchase of ITA Airways. This means that eventually, Lufthansa will own 100% of the Italian national carrier, adding to the other airlines in the group, notably Austrian Airlines, SWISS, and Brussels Airlines to name a few. The agreement has wide-ranging consequences not only on the Italian aviation industry but also on connections from elsewhere in the world to the Mediterranean country.
Aerotime
JULY 12, 2024
Aer Lingus pilots’ union has called off its planned weeks-long industrial action, having reached a new pay increase deal recommended by the Labor Court. The industrial action began on June 26, 2024, when pilots demanded a 24% pay increase. Over 500 IALPA Aer Lingus pilots rallied together this morning at a picket outside Dublin Airport during an 8 hour strike.
Airline Geeks
JULY 11, 2024
The airline now faces the loss of its only Essential Air Service (EAS) contract after a recent vote by the Chippewa Valley airport commission.
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