Aerotime

AUGUST 26, 2024

It is quite remarkable for an aircraft type to remain in active service for 70 years, especially when it is still in production. On August 23, 2024, the C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft had been flying for 70 years to the day since its very first flight. Although keeping its general configuration and easily recognizable look, the venerable Hercules has seen numerous iterations since that eventful day of 1954 on which it first took to the skies.

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Cranky Flier

AUGUST 29, 2024

For the last several years, Aeromexico has been a one note airline. It’s been all about Mexico City, but now the airline is finally trying to grow out of that shell once again. With Delta as its joint venture partner, Aeromexico seems to be thinking there’s a lot more opportunity out there. Or at least, that’s what Delta is telling the airline.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 27, 2024

Dutch carrier KLM today took delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft. Further deliveries of the aircraft type will help the airline modernize its narrowbody fleet and make KLM's operations greener and more economical. Apart from the advantages the aircraft type offers for the airline, passengers flying the aircraft will have a lot to look forward to as well, with newer and more comfortable cabins enhancing the onboard experience.

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Airline Airlines 138

World Airline News

AUGUST 30, 2024

The LAN (Chile) era has ended. On August 26, 2024 it was reported that Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner registered as CC-BGI was flown from Madrid to Abu-Dhabi as flight LA9950 to be repainted in the LATAM Airlines livery. This aircraft (msn 38764) was the last passenger aircraft of LATAM still in the LAN Airlines markings. Photos: Alvaro Romero. CC-BGI is seen at Santiago – Arturo Merino Benítez Airport’s control tower on the murky morning of May 5, 2016, the first day of LATAM.

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Airline Airlines 128

Aerotime

AUGUST 26, 2024

A Garuda Indonesia flight was grounded after it suffered a fuel leak on the runway while departing from Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK). The incident occurred on August 24, 2024. Flight GA 174 was preparing to depart Jakarta for Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) in Pekanbaru at approximately 11:50 local time. Garuda Indonesia CEO Irfan Setiaputra told media outlets that during a pre-takeoff routine safety procedure, the pilot in command discovered that the B

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Cranky Flier

AUGUST 28, 2024

Several of you asked me if I’d be designing another t-shirt for this year’s Cranky Dorkfest which comes to the park across from In-N-Out at LAX on September 14. One of you even found the link from last year’s and bought it, even though it’s no longer available. (Kudos to you for resourcesfulness, sir.) But now, I’m happy to report that I’ve put together a new design for this year’s event.

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Runway 162

Simple Flying

AUGUST 29, 2024

Boeing has found that the fourth 777X test aircraft, which has stayed dormant since at least November 2021, has cracked thrust links, a problem that has affected the whole 777X test fleet.

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Thrust 137

Aerotime

AUGUST 30, 2024

At Beijing’s Capital International Airport (PEK) on August 29, 2024, the first C919 aircraft was delivered by COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) to flag carrier Air China. It is the first domestically produced aircraft to be operated by the company and was treated to a traditional water arch salute upon arrival in Beijing. The plane had been ferried from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) where COMAC has its final assembly plant.

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Cabin Crew Airline Airlines Jet 300

AV Web

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported yesterday that a federal jury has convicted a pilot of twice making false statements to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on his application for a Class 1 medical certificate. The case, dating back to June, involves pilot Olukayode Ojo, 36, of Dallas, Texas. Ojo was found guilty on August 16 on two counts of making false statements.

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Pilot Airline Airlines 124

Simple Flying

AUGUST 29, 2024

Many things are not permitted in checked bags on flights , but can people be taken on aircraft as checked baggage ? Well, sometimes it's worth a try. A video of a man hopping around disguised as luggage at the Miami International Airport has just emerged on social media. However, it seems the airline saw right through the ruse and sent the bag hopping on home.

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Airline Airlines 130

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 29, 2024

Star Alliance member EVA Air has long operated special Hello Kitty flights , which I’d consider to be one of the coolest aviation concepts in the world. In this post, I wanted to write a guide about what exactly you can expect with these unique flights, especially as the airline has just put a new Hello Kitty jet into service. The basics of EVA Air’s Hello Kitty flights EVA Air business class is one of my favorite business class products in the world, as the airline really does a phenomenal job

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Aerotime

AUGUST 30, 2024

SAS has announced its emergence from Chapter 11 restructuring in the US, as well as a similar reorganization process it was undergoing simultaneously in Sweden. The Scandinavian carrier filed for Chapter 11 protection in July 2022 after several years of financial difficulties. The decision to file for bankruptcy protection has allowed SAS to lighten its debt load, with the restructuring of around US$2 billion in financial liabilities.

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Airline Airlines 293

Airline Geeks

AUGUST 24, 2024

Delta is once again expanding its network from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport, adding a new regional route in 2025.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 28, 2024

Scandinavian Airlines System ( SAS ) has welcomed a new era, as the airline closed its Chapter 11 processes in the United States and company reorganization in Sweden.

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Airline Airlines 128

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 27, 2024

As an aviation geek, I love listening to air traffic control audio, and always enjoy the VASAviation YouTube channel, which does a great job covering noteworthy air traffic control interactions. The channel has just uploaded a video involving an interaction between an air traffic controller at New York Kennedy Airport (JFK) and an Aeromexico pilot. The interaction between the two gets heated, but I have a bigger takeaway based on this overall interaction… Aeromexico pilot & JFK air traffic c

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Aerotime

AUGUST 30, 2024

A CEIBA Intercontinental Boeing 737-800 with registration ET-AWR has overrun the runway at Malabo in Equatorial Guinea, sustaining damage but with no injuries sustained by passengers or crew. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at around 18:30 local time. The aircraft involved was operating flight C2 205 from Bata Airport (BSG) in the west of the country to Malabo International Airport (SSG), Equatorial Guinea’s busiest international airport.

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Inspire

AUGUST 29, 2024

By Bob Hunt, Technical Counselor, EAA Chapter 13 Imagine finding a forgotten treasure in your garage — an old airplane engine, gathering dust. That’s exactly what happened to our chapter. Instead of letting it rust away, we turned it into an inspiring learning tool for young people. It all started with a brilliant idea from […] The post From Dust to Display: Creating a Cutaway Engine to Inspire Young Aviators first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 25, 2024

Chicago OHare International Airport consistently makes it to the list of busiest airports in the world every year. But how does that translate to the number of destinations served from the airport globally? The latest list from aviation analytics firm Cirium reveals OHare to be the fifth most connected airport in the world. Some other US airports also feature in the top 20, along with other major global hubs.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 30, 2024

I can’t say I’m terribly surprised, but Delta Air Lines is significantly scaling back its German network. Late last year, the airline cut service to one German airport, and now the airline is discontinuing service to another German airport… Delta axes service to two German cities As flagged by @IshrionA , Delta appears to be discontinuing its route between Atlanta (ATL) and Stuttgart (STR) as of October 27, 2024.

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Airline Airlines 121

Aerotime

AUGUST 26, 2024

Air New Zealand conducted an unusual panoramic flight (flight number NZ8477) over the South Island of its home country on August 25, 2024. Onboard were 50 children suffering from a range of medical conditions which were able to enjoy the views of some of New Zealand’s most magnificent landscapes. This charter flight was organized by the airline in partnership with Koru Care, a charity staffed by volunteers that aims to provide memorable experiences to children in medical care.

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Airline Airlines 294

Airline Geeks

AUGUST 26, 2024

Aero, a semi-private jet service, has announced new scheduled flights between Van Nuys Airport near Los Angeles and Napa.

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Jet 119

Simple Flying

AUGUST 30, 2024

In less than two months, on October 27, Emirates and other northern airlines will switch to winter schedules based on IATA slot seasons. While Emirates' 615-seat Airbus A380 network has been explored for this summer, winter analysis has not yet been conducted. Consider this a snapshot of its plans as of August 30. But first, a summary.

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Airline Airlines 126

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 29, 2024

Norse Atlantic Airways is a long haul low cost carrier that launched in 2022. The airline exclusively flies Boeing 787s, and primarily operates transatlantic flights. Being a profitable low cost long haul carrier can be challenging, especially in highly seasonal markets, like across the Atlantic. Several months ago, I wrote about the carrier’s rather disastrous 2023 financial results , which saw the airline having a net loss of $169 million on just $439 million in revenue.

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Airline Airlines Jet 121

Aerotime

AUGUST 30, 2024

Marc Allen, a former Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President for Strategy and Corporate Development at the Boeing Company, has been named as the new CEO of Electra.aero. The Virginia-based startup is developing ultra short take-off and landing hybrid-electric (eSTOL) aircraft. John S. Langford (left) and Electra CEO B. Marc Allen (right). Picture: Electra.aero Allen will be taking the reins from John S.

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Airline Geeks

AUGUST 29, 2024

On Thursday, the New York-based airline told employees it would reduce capacity by roughly a quarter at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) this winter.

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Pilot Airline Airlines 117

Simple Flying

AUGUST 24, 2024

From advanced electronic warfare in the skies to search and rescue robots on the ground, the modern theater of war is increasingly complex and ever-evolving. However, when it comes to maritime warfare, the US military is putting a new twist on a simple yet effective, old-school tactic - dropping bombs from above.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 27, 2024

Delta Air Lines has been growing its presence in Seattle for several years now, and has been trying to steal market share from Alaska Airlines. Seattle is a different market than most, in the sense that many locals are fiercely loyal, and like giving business to companies that they perceive to be part of their community. As a result, Delta hasn’t just been growing its presence in Seattle in terms of the destinations it flies to, but has also been trying to appeal to Seattleites in a different wa

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Airline Airlines 121

Aerotime

AUGUST 27, 2024

Brussels Airlines is preparing to add one more ‘Best of Belgium’ livery to its fleet and it is requesting collaboration from the public. From the Belgian public to be more exact, because to participate you will need to be a resident or a national of Belgium and be over 16 years of age. Those taking part in the contest can download a blank aircraft template on which to apply their design.

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Airline Airlines 286

Airline Geeks

AUGUST 27, 2024

KLM took delivery of its first Airbus A321neo on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the airline's narrowbody fleet renewal effort.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 30, 2024

Themed aircraft have been around for a while, and they seem to be gaining in popularity, particularly in Asia, where the Pokemon Planes are almost a destination in their own right. Now it is Chicago O'Hare Airport's time to get in the swing of things, put out the decorations and have some fun following the launch of the Hello Kitty Besties Jet operated by EVA Air.

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Jet 124

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 30, 2024

In late 2021, plans were announced for Air India to be privatized. Specifically, Tata Group, which was also Air India’s initial owner when the company was first founded, has once again taken control of the airline. Tata Group also owns Indian carrier Vistara, and we’ve known all along that the plan is for the two airline brands to merge. We now know when this is going to happen, and it’s soon… Vistara will operate last flight on November 11, 2024 It has just been announced that Vistara will ope

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Aerotime

AUGUST 27, 2024

Boom Supersonic has successfully completed the second test flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California on August 26, 2024 The flight, led by Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, focused on critical evaluations of the aircraft’s systems. This included testing the retraction and extension of the landing gear, as well as assessing a digital stability augmentation system known as a roll damper to enhance in-flight stability.

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Airline Geeks

AUGUST 28, 2024

As the world increasingly invests in sustainable aviation, many exciting green jobs have emerged throughout the industry.

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Airlines Airline 117

Simple Flying

AUGUST 29, 2024

Air Canada recently added three routes to its summer 2025 European network. There's Toronto to Prague (last served by Rouge in October 2019), Montreal to Naples (an airport pair not previously served by any airline), and Montreal to Porto (which will compete directly with Air Transat's Airbus A321LRs). Only Montreal-Porto will be on Air Canada's narrowbodies.

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Airline Airlines 124

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 28, 2024

As an aviation geek, I love listening to air traffic control audio, and always enjoy the VASAviation YouTube channel, which does a great job covering noteworthy air traffic control interactions. I recently covered a heated exchange between an Aeromexico pilot and JFK ATC. I actually think the air traffic controller was reasonably professional, and more than anything, I felt bad for the stress he was under.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 30, 2024

The long-awaited merger between Air India and fellow Indian carrier Vistara has finally cleared the last remaining hurdle to receiving regulatory approval from the Indian government. On August 29, 2024, the government approved an investment of $276 million by Singapore Airlines in the merged entity, paving the way for the final pieces of the deal to fall into place.

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Airline Airlines 278

AV Web

AUGUST 26, 2024

Airline agents are filling out baggage tags by hand as a cyberattack continues to plague SeaTac Airport’s computer systems. The attack was apparently launched on Saturday against the Seattle Port Authority, which runs the airport. It led to numerous delays and cancellations over the weekend. As of Monday, there was no end in sight and no prediction on when operations would return to normal.

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Airline Airlines 116