Aerotime

AUGUST 6, 2024

Cathay Group has ordered 30 Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft as part of its initiative to refresh its mid-size widebody fleet. It also secured options for an additional 30 aircraft. This decision aims to update its fleet and expand operations on high-capacity regional routes while retaining the flexibility to serve longer-range destinations. The newly-ordered aircraft will replace Cathay’s older A340-300 models and will be equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Comac C919 has been inching closer to certification in the European Union (EU). The blocs regulators have been visiting their Chinese counterparts to assess the C919, including its simulators.

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AV Web

AUGUST 8, 2024

Pilot’s associations are sounding the alarm on Airbus’ proposal to move towards single-pilot operations in the cockpit. In an Aug. 6 letter to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury, Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) President Capt. Jason Ambrosi urged the manufacturer to reconsider its proposal to reduce cockpit crew from two to one from entering the commercial aviation environment.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 7, 2024

United Airlines will be discontinuing its popular inflight magazine, and that’s kind of sad… United Hemispheres Magazine being cut ModernRetail is reporting that United Airlines will be discontinuing the print version of its Hemispheres Magazine shortly. The magazine first launched in 1992, so it’s being discontinued after roughly 32 years. This is truly the end of an era , as United was the last of the “big three” US legacy airlines to still have an inflight magazine.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 4, 2024

Rolls-Royce is set to reward its 42,000 employees worldwide with shares worth approximately £700 each, following a strong financial recovery. The company will distribute 150 shares per worker in September 2024, marking the first time it has given shares to its personnel. This decision follows Rolls-Royce’s substantial profit of £1.1 billion for the first half of the year, nearly doubling its earnings from the same period in 2023.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 4, 2024

An international passenger who arrived into the United States from London last week onboard a Norse Atlantic flight was infected with measles, states the Orange County Department of Public Health (DPH). While the authorities are trying to identify potential exposure, this is the second incident of this nature to have occurred so far this year.

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AV Web

AUGUST 8, 2024

A Cessna 172 has gone viral on social media this week as it completed a ferry flight from California to Hawaii. According to FlightAware , the aircraft, N176TA, departed Merced Regional Airport (KMCE) in California on Tuesday and flew some 2,425 miles before landing in Honolulu, Hawaii 18 hours later. The flight was more than three times the range of the 2018 Cessna 172 Skyhawk SP, making it an impressive feat.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 9, 2024

Archer Aviation has laid out its plans for an electric vehicle takeoff and landing network (eVTOL) aircraft network in Los Angeles, to be in effect as early as 2026. According to the eVTOL developer, once the network is launched, one-to-two-hour drives will be replaced by 10-to-20-minute electric flights. Under the plan announced on August 8, 2024, Archer’s Midnight air taxis would whisk passengers between a string of vertiports located at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), University of

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 6, 2024

Concerns remain over Starliner's capability to safely undock from the International Space Station (ISS). Additionally, it has emerged that Starliner's flight software is not capable of undocking autonomously, raising the risk of losing the spacecraft entirely if it is not flown back manually. The ongoing complications will also likely delay the upcoming Crew-9 mission, which would launch into space over a month later than planned and possibly with just half its crew.

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Jetwhine

AUGUST 9, 2024

Making an ATR-72 Spin I wasn’t in Brazil on Friday afternoon, but I saw the post on Twitter or X (or whatever you call it) showing Voepass Airlines flight 2283, an ATR-72, rotating as it plunged to the ground near Sao Paulo from its 17,000-foot cruising altitude.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 3, 2024

As we all know, Delta faced an absolutely massive meltdown in the past couple of weeks, whereby nearly 7,000 flights were canceled, and even more flights were significantly delayed. While the issue arose due to IT outages with Microsoft and CrowdStrike, ultimately the scale of the meltdown came down to Delta’s crew scheduling software being unable to cope, and breaking down.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 4, 2024

Brazilian low-cost airline Azul Linhas Aéreas has secured a substantial $331 million financing deal from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), facilitating the addition of ten new Embraer E195-E2 jets to its fleet. The financing is a significant step for Azul, reinforcing its position in the market while promoting national economic growth.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

How many fighter jets does China produce? Estimating Chinese production numbers is not as easy as in the West (where the manufacturers disclose their production numbers). The number of aircraft produced by the Chinese Air Force (properly the People's Liberation Army Air Force or PLAAF) can only be estimated. The numbers below do not include the JF-17 Thunder jointly produced with Pakistan.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 6, 2024

By William B. Scott Chances are, you’ve never heard of him. But rarely has an American warrior’s life-story been as varied and engaging as that of Air Force Brigadier General Robert F. Titus. His 32-year military career launched when he joined the U.S. Army on his eighteenth birthday. At the first opportunity, he volunteered for Army paratrooper training, earned his jump wings and was preparing to drop into mainland Japan, when World War II ended.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 6, 2024

Delta recently had a massive operational meltdown , whereby 7,000 flights were canceled, and even more flights were delayed. While that was a mess, I’d argue that the company’s recovery has been even worse, as Delta has done everything it can to avoid taking accountability. The Atlanta-based airline has vowed to sue CrowdStrike and Microsoft to recover the losses from this incident, which are expected to total around $500 million.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner crew stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) may not return to Earth until February 2025, according to NASA. At a press conference on July 7, 2024, NASA’s Steve Stich, who manages the Commercial Crew Program, said one plan under consideration is for astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams to travel back onboard a SpaceX capsule.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

Members of Air India's Flying Returns frequent flyer program can now earn points on tickets to LEGOLAND locations worldwide. The addition comes as the Indian flag carrier expands its loyalty program with new partners and earning opportunities.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 3, 2024

PRESS RELEASE Steve Hinton , President of the Planes of Fame Air Museum , is proud to announce that their annual Central Coast AirFest, at the Santa Maria Airport, will become the new home for the National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) vintage aircraft competition. “NAHI will bring some of the finest restored vintage aircraft in the country to our ramp and provide our guests and sponsors a new and exciting element to our airshow.

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Inspire

AUGUST 8, 2024

By Ron Wanttaja, EAA 275698, Chapter 441 Newsletter Editor Like all airports, Dick Scobee Field in Auburn, Washington, depends on the goodwill of the people living in this small town south of Seattle. The airport hosts a yearly open house, inviting all and sundry to visit and view general aviation in action. One of the […] The post 441 Supports Airport Open House first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 9, 2024

Hey, this is exciting! Etihad Airways has announced that it will continue to expand its Airbus A380 network, as the super jumbo will fly to yet another airport. Most interesting of all, this is a destination to which Etihad has never before flown the A380. Etihad A380 will fly from Abu Dhabi to Singapore At the start of the pandemic, Etihad Airways grounded its Airbus A380 fleet, with plans to likely retire the aircraft permanently.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 6, 2024

While the United States is well-connected through some of the longest and most comprehensive interstate highways, it lacks the rail system seen in other first-world countries. Nevertheless, many US airlines offer convenient and economical flights to almost every part of the country.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Vintage Aviation News first reported on the restoration progress of the 1954 Beechcraft E18S-9700 “Super 18” in January 2023. This aircraft is currently under a return-to-flight program at the Vintage Flying Museum (VFM) located at Meacham International Airport (FTW) north of Fort Worth, Texas. One of the two carburetor assemblies is now to be installed.

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Airline Geeks

AUGUST 6, 2024

United is reportedly phasing out the print version of its inflight magazine, becoming the last legacy U.S. carrier to offer the onboard reading material.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 5, 2024

While those of us in the passenger cabin of an aircraft might not think much about it, all kinds of stuff is being transported in the cargo hold of planes, like human remains, including coffins. Along those lines, did you know that Israel’s EL AL has coffin-free flights? And do you know why? Maybe you do, but it was news to me, and I find this to be quite interesting, so I imagine I’m not alone… EL AL expands coffin-free flights OMAAT reader Jeffrey forwarded me a communication for travel agents

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 4, 2024

On June 15th, an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York was diverted to Phoenix shortly after taking off because passengers reportedly spotted lice crawling over a passenger's hair. This resulted in the flight diverting, and all passengers were accommodated in Phoenix for the day.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Warbirds Over the Beach, Virginia’s largest all-warbird air show is set to return over the weekend of October 5th and 6th, 2024. Be sure to mark the date in your calendar for a trip to Pungo, Virginia to see the aircraft of the Military Aviation Museum (and friends) strut their stuff. It is always a fantastic affair and such a great venue as well.

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AV Web

AUGUST 6, 2024

A flight instructor who flew students for almost a year after surrendering his certificate has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the crash that killed one of those students. ABC News is reporting Phillip Everton McPherson II, 36, of Haddon Township, New Jersey is facing the charge after the Piper Arrow he and the 49-year-old student, identified only as K.K., crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Queen City Airport in Allentown on Sept. 28, 2022.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 4, 2024

It’s always fun to discuss travel etiquette on the blog, as it generates some interesting conversations, with differing perspectives. I often get asked if there’s a dress code when flying in first class (whether domestic or international), and if one should dress up when sitting in the pointy end of the plane. In this post I wanted to share my thoughts, and I look forward to hearing how OMAAT readers feel.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 8, 2024

Today marks an ignominious day in the history of one of the world's oldest airlines, Australia's flag carrier, Qantas. Today, Qantas released two documents relating to the airline's performance in 2022/23, one of which scrutinized the board's decision-making and governance and another regarding executive remuneration.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Recently New Zealand’s warbird scene has taken another hit with the confirmed sale and departure of three iconic Auckland-based aircraft. A Curtiss P-40N has been sold to Oregon, US; the Spitfire TR IX is headed to the UK, and the P-51D Mustang ( ZK-TAF) is reportedly on its way to Australia. These aircraft were operated by Warbird Adventure Rides, which chose not to renew its PT115 Adventure Aviation certificate, leading to the cessation of its operations at the end of May.

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Airline Geeks

AUGUST 8, 2024

Airbus celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday, rolling out its 500th aircraft manufactured in the U.S. from the company's facility in Mobile, Ala.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 5, 2024

As everyone knows by now, Delta had a massive operational meltdown a couple of weeks ago, whereby over 7,000 flights were canceled, and even more flights were delayed. While the initial cause of the issues was a faulty CrowdStrike software update, the scale of Delta’s problems was in part due to the company’s lackluster crew scheduling software, which is why Delta recovered so much slower than competitors.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

Emirates has unveiled the cabins of its first refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft just hours before its launch flight to Geneva. This is the first of 80 Boeing 777s that will receive a cabin refresh as part of the airline's multi-billion dollar, record-breaking cabin retrofit program.

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The Aviationist

AUGUST 5, 2024

U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command’s Light Attack becomes a reality, with the start of the training for the Sky Warden in both active duty and ANG units. On July 29, 2024, the 137th Special [.] The post Oklahoma Air National Guard Receives First AT-802U, Begins Training for OA-1K Sky Warden appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Airline Geeks

AUGUST 4, 2024

Brazilian airline Azul has planned an expansion of its network with a new fifth-freedom route between Curaçao and Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 6, 2024

Cathay Pacific has just announced a substantial aircraft order , which will see the airline refresh part of its A330 fleet… Cathay Group modernizing A330 fleet with A330-900neos Cathay Pacific has just placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. This follows an evaluation of the carrier’s mid-size wide body fleet renewal program, and it will enable Cathay Pacific to modernize its earlier generation A330-300 fleet, and expand its operations on high capacity regional routes.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 8, 2024

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS), could be there until next year, according to the latest update from NASA. Despite spending several weeks expressing confidence in overcoming Starliner's technical problems, some NASA officials appear to be growing increasingly skeptical of the spacecraft's capability to bring the two home.

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