Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Voepass (Voepass Linhas Aéreas) pilots killed in a deadly crash in São Paulo, Brazil, tried to react to a loss in altitude for one minute before the ATR 72-500 impacted, according to local media. TV Globo was given access to transcriptions from the ATR 72-500 turboprop’s flight recorder by the Brazilian Air Force’s Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) following the crash that killed 62 people onboard.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 14, 2024

On Monday, August 12th, the National Business Aviation Administration (NBAA) revealed its plans to award flight attendant Sydney Bosmans one of its most prestigious awards. The NBAA will award the legendary Above and Beyond Award for Heroic Achievement to the flight attendant at this year's annual NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), which is set to take place from October 22 through October 24 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 10, 2024

The aviation world has welcomed a third Curtiss SB2C-1A Helldiver to the skies. On August 8th, after 45 years, BuNo 75552 (originally ordered for the USAAF as A-25A Shrike 42-80387) took flight from Colorado Springs Airport, piloted by Charles “Tuna” Hainline. This aircraft was meticulously restored by WestPac Restorations is owned by Jim Slattery, and operated by the National Museum of World War II Aviation.

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Alaska Air

AUGUST 14, 2024

We’ve invested in new technology in Portland to improve our guests’ travel experience and have been the largest carrier at PDX for more than 20 years, now with 110 peak daily flights. The post Alaska Airlines celebrates the opening of Portland’s spectacular new terminal appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 11, 2024

Brazilian authorities have confirmed that all 62 bodies have been recovered from the Voepass ATR 72-500 crash site in São Paulo. The Voepass ATR 72-500 turboprop crashed on August 9, 2024, while flying between Regional West Airport (CAC) in Cascavel and São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Video footage captured of the crash showed the aircraft falling from the sky while spinning uncontrollably.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 16, 2024

American Airlines has reportedly suspended flights to Israel up until March 29, 2025, with the airline extending its absence from the country for another few months.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 11, 2024

After months of preparation and fundraising, the big day has finally arrived. Today, Sunday, August 11, 2024, the Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber will make its final flight to its permanent home as the centerpiece of the museum’s expanding BC Wildfire Aviation exhibit. This historic event, compared to the spectacle of a space shuttle launch, is open to the public.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 14, 2024

Alaska Airlines announced on August 13, 2024, that it has invested an undisclosed amount in JetZero, a US startup which is developing a revolutionary blended-wing-body (BWB) low emissions aircraft. This investment has been channeled through Alaska Star Ventures (ASV), the venture capital arm of Alaska Airlines, which has a mandate to invest in technologies that can help the carrier reach its goal to become carbon neutral by 2040.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 15, 2024

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is speaking out after meeting with Boeings new CEO, Kelly Ortberg. After the two spent time over lunch earlier this week, Kirby expressed that he has a renewed confidence that the planemaker is headed in the right direction.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 14, 2024

It’s an exciting day for Portland, as the main new terminal has just opened at Portland International Airport (PDX). Generally airports in the United States aren’t much to get excited about, but this looks stunning. Basics of Portland Airport’s new terminal As of today (August 14, 2024), the main new terminal has opened at Portland International Airport.

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Alaska Air

AUGUST 12, 2024

We're partnering with James Beard award-winning chef Brandon Jew to reimagine our First Class menu, offering an exclusive dining experience this month for guests on flights between San Francisco and New York (JFK). The post Michelin-starred Chef Brandon Jew cooks up new First Class menu for Alaska Airlines appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

Flights are diverted for a multitude of reasons. However, for one recent Alaska Airlines flight the diversion was caused by an unusual event. Flight AS 3491 (operated by Skywest) was bound for Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) in Wyoming from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on August 8, 2024. However, as the twin jet Embraer ERJ 175 approached JACt, the pilot revealed that he did not have the proper qualification to land at the airport, according to a passenger on the plane.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 13, 2024

Delta Air Lines is introducing complementary WiFi on international flights. The carrier has been hard at work equipping select long-haul aircraft with high-speed internet connectivity thanks to global communications company ViaSat.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 12, 2024

Qatar Airways is known for offering one of the world’s best business class experiences , with an industry leading hard and soft product. Could the airline soon be one-upping itself, and making the soft product even closer to what you’d expect in first class? Qatar Airways hints at new dining enhancement On social media, Qatar Airways has teased that it may introduce caviar in business class… or at least that’s my interpretation.

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Alaska Air

AUGUST 13, 2024

We’re investing in JetZero, a company developing a blended-wing body aircraft that uses up to 50% less fuel and produces fewer emissions. This underscores our commitment to advancing technologies that drive aviation toward a net-zero carbon future. The post Alaska Airlines announces investment in JetZero to propel innovative aircraft technology and design appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 16, 2024

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been singing the praises of Boeing’s new boss, Kelly Ortberg, after the two met for lunch earlier this week. In a LinkedIn post on August 15, 2024, Kirby, who has been one of Boeing’s most vocal critics in recent months, said he was “not only encouraged” by what he’d heard at the meeting but also came away with a “renewed confidence”.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 16, 2024

The four flight attendants who were caught smuggling drug money through John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) have all pleaded guilty to the charges and now face considerable prison time.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 10, 2024

Plans are starting to be finalized for a new international airport in Ethiopia, and it’s going to be a game changer not only for Ethiopian Airlines, but for the region. Addis Ababa airport capacity to quadruple The government of Ethiopia has signed an agreement for the design of a new airport near Addis Ababa, which is expected to become the largest in all of Africa.

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Airline Geeks

AUGUST 13, 2024

With a new EAS contract, Denver Air Connection will be expanding to the busiest airport in the world, and home of its newest interline partner.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 14, 2024

Archer Aviation announced on August 13, 2024, that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Future Flight Global (FFG), a relatively new executive aviation operator, for the sale of 116 Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This order is worth $580 million, at Midnight’s catalogue price of $5 million per aircraft, and takes Archer’s existing order book near to the $6 billion mark.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 14, 2024

Etihad Airways has announced the launch of its Airbus A380 service to Mumbai as part of its 20-year celebration of flying to India. The carrier's superjumbo will operate on this route for four months, beginning on September 1, 2024.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 14, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card or Capital One Venture X Business In the past few years, Capital One has gotten into the airport lounge game. The opening of the first lounge coincided with the introduction of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card , which is an incredible premium credit card. That was followed by the Capital One Venture X Business , which is also extremely lucrative.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 13, 2024

After two expeditions totaling eight days and 70 hours of intense work, the Brazilian Aircraft Restoration Association REVOAR , in partnership with Museu Aeroespacial Força Aérea Brasileira Museu Aeroespacial Instituto Histórico-Cultural da Aeronáutica and Força Aérea Brasileira , successfully revived the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine of the P-47D Thunderbolt, which had been grounded for years due to technical issues.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

Israeli flag carrier El Al has finalized it largest ever aircraft purchase in the airline’s 76-year history with an order for up to 31 new Boeing 737 MAX jets. The agreement announced on August 15, 2024, had been expected after El Al confirmed earlier this year that it was in exclusive talks with Boeing and leasing companies about a new order. The new deal includes the purchase of 20 Boeing 737 MAXs and options for 11 more, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 13, 2024

"Rut-Roh" (as Scooby-Doo the cartoon dog would say), here we go again with yet another sure-to-be controversial Top 5 military aircraft list. In particular, I'll never forget the proverbial feathers I ruffled with my June 2024 piece titled "Top 5 Historic Military Aircraft That Changed Aviation" due to the conspicuous absence of any British warbirds Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm alike from that particular list.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 12, 2024

Singapore Airlines will soon be cutting one of its fifth freedom flights to the United States, which is a shame. I can’t say I’m that surprised, though, since this route has seemed questionable. Singapore Airlines suspends Houston fifth freedom flights Since 2016, Singapore Airlines has been operating a route from Singapore (SIN) to Manchester (MAN) to Houston (IAH).

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 11, 2024

The MAPS Air Museum has recently received a significant addition to its collection—an F-104D Starfighter from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This iconic aircraft, known for its sleek design and high-speed capabilities, served as a training variant for the mighty F-104 Starfighter inteceptor. The arrival of the F-104D marks an exciting moment for the museum, enhancing its display of historic military aircraft and offering visitors a closer look at a piece of aviation history that play

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Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

AirAsia Philippines announced that it has partnered with the Universal Islamic Center (UIC) and the Philippine Halal Trade & Tourism to promote the country as a Halal-friendly destination. A predominantly Catholic country, 86% of the Philippines’ population belong to the Roman Catholic religion, while 6% are from the Islamic faith. “AirAsia is proud to lead the way in providing and innovating inclusive travel experiences.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 13, 2024

Singapore Airlines launched its ultra-long-haul services to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in June 2004. The carrier first deployed its Airbus A340-500s on the route, but the service was suspended in November 2013 and the aircraft returned to Airbus.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 10, 2024

We’re slowly seeing some countries start to ease their restrictions on traveling with liquids in carry-on bags. Unfortunately we shouldn’t expect anything similar in the United States anytime soon… The TSA’s liquids restrictions are here to stay If you’ve traveled within the United States, you’re probably familiar with the “3-1-1” rule from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), whereby passengers are limited in terms of the number of liquids, gels, and aerosols, that they can take in

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AV Web

AUGUST 11, 2024

A Skywest pilot told his passengers he wasn’t qualified to land the E175 he was flying them on to Jackson Hole last Thursday so they went to Salt Lake City instead. The flight, operating as Alaska Airlines Flight 3491 took off from San Francisco as scheduled but spent a couple of hours on the ground in Salt Lake City while another pilot was found to complete the trip.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 16, 2024

AirAsia Indonesia launched its inaugural flight to Cairns Airport (CNS) on August 15, 2024. Flight QZ 542 departed Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport at around 23:45 local time on August 14, 2024 and arrived in Cairns at 06:00 local time the following day. The A320 aircraft was met with a water salute, and after reloading outbound passengers from Cairns, headed back to Bali just after 07:00 local time.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 12, 2024

Guam, the largest island in Micronesia, is one of the more important regions where United Airlines operates. Earlier this year, it was announced that the carrier would operate the route connecting Guam and Tokyo. Currently, United also has a daily flight from Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM) to Tokyos Haneda Airport (HND). This 1,555-mile-long journey takes approximately four hours to complete in Uniteds Boeing 737-800.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 13, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card ( review ) is the most premium credit card in the Marriott co-brand card portfolio. The card has a hefty annual fee that might make some people hesitant to apply, but the perks add up. In this post I wanted to share why I think this card is worth picking up, as the benefits justify the annual fee, in my opinion.

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Airline Geeks

AUGUST 13, 2024

Low-cost carrier Breeze announced Tuesday it will begin offering flights from New Haven, Conn., marking its second station within the state.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 13, 2024

thiopian Airlines is investing in the development of a new mega airport near Addis Ababa with the capacity for up to 110 million passengers per year. The airline announced on August 12, 2024, that it has signed a contract with engineering and architecture firm Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners), which is a partner of Zaha Hadid Architects.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 11, 2024

The B-36 was the largest combat aircraft ever designed and fielded by the United States Air Force. While it entered into service too late to be pressed into service during World War II, it none-the-less played an initial and important role during the outset of the Cold War.

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