Aerotime

JULY 10, 2024

Footage captured on a police vehicle’s dashcam appeared to show two regional jets almost collide midair in the United States (US). Video shot on July 8, 2024, showed a Delta Connection flight, operated by Endeavour Air, departing Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), New York, shortly after 11:50. An American Eagle flight, operated by PSA Airlines for American Airlines, arriving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), was due to arrive at SYR at 11:19 but departed late.

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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.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 9, 2024

Well, I’ve gotta be honest, this wasn’t on my airline partnership bingo card… Delta & Riyadh Air unveil strategic cooperation plans Delta and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding, with the goal of introducing a broad range of benefits for customers traveling between North America, Saudi Arabia, and beyond. As a reminder, Riyadh Air is Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new airline startup , which plans to launch flights in 2025.

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Airlines Airline 135

Simple Flying

JULY 11, 2024

Fiji Airways is making further inroads into the United States and has applied for a new route from Nadi International Airport (NAN) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The airline already flies to a bunch of destinations in North America, and once approved, the Dallas service will be its longest.

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Airlines Airline 132

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.

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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.

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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.

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Jet 126

Aerotime

JULY 11, 2024

China Southern Airlines and Malaysia Airlines have announced that they are expanding their codeshare flights, with the aim of strengthening connectivity and enabling more diversified travel options between the two countries. In a press release, Malaysia Airlines said the codeshare flights include Guangzhou-Penang (CAN-PEN), Kuala Lumpur-Beijing Daxing (KUL-PKX) and Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai Pudong (KUL-PVG), beginning July 10, 2024.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 10, 2024

July 11, 2024 After eight years, the Hawaii Mars finally floated again on the water, but not only this, it performed taxi tests in preparation for the ferry flight from Sproat Lake to the B.C. Aviation Museum in North Saanich. As reported in this article back in March, the British Columbia Aviation Museum acquired the iconic Hawaii Mars from Coulson Aviation , and the behemoth’s final flight is expected before the end of 2024 and will be a multi-phased process that includes passing federal

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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.

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Airlines Airline 117

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.

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Airlines Airline 128

Aerotime

JULY 11, 2024

An American Airlines B737-800 was forced to abort its takeoff from Tampa International Airport (TPA) after blowing multiple tires. The incident occurred on July 10, 2024. The 25-year old B737-800, with registration N908AN, was operating as flight AA 590, bound for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). In a statement the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the flight aborted its takeoff at around 07:50 local time after the crew reported “multiple blown tires”.

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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

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Pilot 119

One Mile at a Time

JULY 11, 2024

Fiji Airways has revealed plans to launch its longest route yet, and I don’t think the destination will surprise anyone. Fiji Airways plans service to new US destination Fiji Airways has filed with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), requesting permission to launch a new nonstop route between Nadi (NAN) and Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW). The new route is expected to be operated 3x weekly, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, in both directions, though an exact schedule hasn’t yet be

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Airlines Airline 115

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.

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Airlines Airline 126

Aerotime

JULY 9, 2024

Six prominent companies operating in the aviation and energy industries have signed a partnership agreement to develop the first hydrogen airport hub located in Spain. Airbus will join Spain’s main airport operator, Aena, as well as two airlines, Air Nostrum and Iberia, and two energy firms, Exolum and Repsol, to foster and develop the hydrogen aviation ecosystem in the country.

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Airlines Airline 301

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.

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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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Airlines Airline 127

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.

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Airlines Airline 126

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

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AV Web

JULY 8, 2024

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board says a pilot’s first solo ended in disaster at Quebec City’s Jean Lesage International Airport but it didn’t specify a cause for the crash. The student was seriously injured but survived. The board highlighted all the precautions that flight schools and instructors should observe before sending a new pilot aloft for the first time and reminded pilots, regardless of experience, “of the importance of being vigilant upon landing to

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 11, 2024

Delta Air Lines is the world’s most profitable airline, and the airline very much sets the standard when it comes to financial performance in the industry. Delta has just become the first US airline to report its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, and the company’s stock is tumbling following this update. Delta disappoints investors with financial results You can always tell how good an airline’s financial results are based on the first bullet point in the press release about the

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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.

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Aerotime

JULY 9, 2024

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 en route from New York to Paris was forced to make an emergency descent following cabin pressurization issues. The aircraft managed to land safely in Paris despite its rapid descent from 34,000 ft to just 10,000ft in eleven minutes. The drama unfolded as Delta flight DL266 headed from New York-JFK Airport (JFK) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on July 8, 2024.

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Flight Training Central

JULY 10, 2024

Thunderstorms can cause considerable aircraft damage on the ground and in flight. Even airlines take extra precautions to divert around convective activity for the comfort of the passengers and the safety of the flight. In this week’s video tip, you’ll learn the three conditions necessary for the formation of a thunderstorm. A thorough understanding of how and when thunderstorms develop will allow you to plan your flight to avoid dangerous weather.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jet 121

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 8, 2024

MRO service provider SR Technics has signed a five-year extension of its PW4000 engine maintenance agreement with Asiana Airlines. The work on the engines will be carried out at SR Technics’ facilities at Zurich Airport in Switzerland. SR Technics has been maintaining Asiana Airlines’ fleet of 15 A330 aircraft for the last five years. Hoon Bae, principal general manager of purchasing at Asiana Airlines, said: “We are pleased to select SR Technics as our PW4168 MRO service provider fo

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Cargo Airlines Airline 105

One Mile at a Time

JULY 9, 2024

I realize I care more about airline boarding music than most. I’ve written in the past about Qatar Airways’ amazing boarding music. Well, I just learned a bit more about the person behind it, and now I’m even more of a fan… Qatar Airways’ brilliant boarding music trilogy Qatar Airways has long played a custom boarding music track, which many people associate with the airline.

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Simple Flying

JULY 11, 2024

Singapore Changi Airport, often hailed as one of the world's best airports, is renowned for its seamless operations, state-of-the-art facilities , and tireless dedication to providing an exceptional passenger experience. This reputation has earned the hub the nickname "The Airport That Never Sleeps." Let's find out why Changi Airport operates around the clock, ensuring every traveler's smooth and enjoyable experience.

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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.

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The Aviationist

JULY 10, 2024

The SHEPARD vehicle, recently designated the XRQ-73, represents a significant step forward in the evolution of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), leveraging hybrid electric propulsion technologies to enhance performance and operational capabilities. On Jul. 10, 2024, [.] The post Northrop Grumman XRQ-73 SHEPARD Demonstrator Breaks Cover appeared first on The Aviationist.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 9, 2024

Etihad Airways has announced some positive updates to its service to North America. While we’re not seeing any new routes introduced for now, we are seeing positive changes to two existing routes. Etihad’s Abu Dhabi to Boston route expanded to daily As of October 27, 2024, Etihad will expand its service between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Boston (BOS) to daily.

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Jet 112

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.

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Airlines Airline 126

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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Airlines Airline 117

The Aviationist

JULY 12, 2024

Footage circulated online shows the M-346 Bielik crashing into the ground during its display rehearsal. Today, during a rehearsals for the Gdynia Naval Aviation Brigade’s 30th Anniversary event, Polish Air Force’s M-346 Demo Team jet [.] The post Polish Air Force M-346 Demo Aircraft Crashes in Gdynia appeared first on The Aviationist.

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