Cranky Flier

JUNE 5, 2024

This week’s episode of The Air Show podcast came out early this week. Why, you ask? My partners-in-crime Jon Ostrower and Brian Sumers went allllll the way out to Dubai for the IATA annual general meeting. And of course, they lined up some interviews while they were there, none bigger than United CEO Scott Kirby. In case it’s not clear from what you’ve heard in our first dozen episodes, we are not taking this podcast lightly.

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Aerotime

JUNE 3, 2024

The European Union Commission has decided to continue restrictions imposed on Pakistan -based airlines, including national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from being permitted to fly to airports within Europe. The decision follows a detailed and lengthy safety audit that was carried out by the EU Air Safety Committee in November 2023 into the state of that country’s aviation sector.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 7, 2024

The Airbus A350 is among the industry's most modern twin-engined widebody airliners. Known for its unique composite design, Airbus first proposed the airframe in 2004 as a major competitor of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner program. The A330 originally inspired early concepts of the aircraft, but as time evolved, Airbus developed a new design, marketing the plane as XWB, which stands for extra widebody.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 7, 2024

The Hagerstown Aviation Museum has just accepted the donation of the unique Fairchild XNQ-1 Navy Trainer (BuNo.75726), a sole survivor of two examples produced. This aircraft is currently preparing for a ferry flight from its longtime home at Fairview Airport in Rhome, Texas back to the place of its birth in Hagerstown, Maryland. The journey is set to take place either this coming Sunday or Monday (June 9th or 10th, 2024).

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AV Web

JUNE 5, 2024

A former airline pilot has admitted lying to federal authorities regarding the crash of a Stearman biplane he was flying with a passenger in the summer of 2022. Former United Airlines pilot Bruce Forbes, 66 at the time, initially told authorities the Stearman experienced engine trouble on a sightseeing flight over a lake and he struck power lines while he was trying to troubleshoot the engine issues.

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Aerotime

JUNE 7, 2024

During May 2024, Airbus received an order for 20 A330neo aircraft from an undisclosed customer, plus seven A321neos from Nordic Aviation Capital. On June 6, 2024, details of these transactions were laid out in Airbus’ monthly order and delivery summary report for the previous month. Earlier this week, AeroTime reported that Airbus had held discussions with assorted Chinese airlines regarding the potential sale of more than 100 A330neo widebody aircraft.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 6, 2024

In a somewhat ironic turn of events, the first Cathay Pacific pandemic-era aircraft to be stored in Australia's Red Centre was also the last one to leave, almost four years after it arrived. While most airlines sent their aircraft off to the legendary boneyards in the Californian desert, Cathay Pacific kept theirs closer to home by sending them to Alice Springs to ride out the storm.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 5, 2024

A few weeks ago, we published an interview with Kevin Walsh , President and CEO of the Michigan Flight Museum describing the challenges of rebranding the organization from its longtime former identity as the Yankee Air Museum. Naturally, given how difficult change can be for some people to accept, there was a certain level of hair-pulling and gnashing of teeth amongst small elements of the public.

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Aerotime

JUNE 5, 2024

Airlines are currently grappling with significant challenges in recruiting and retaining enough pilots to meet growing passenger demand. While there are recent examples of carriers, notably United Airlines, offering pilots unpaid leave, these are certainly the exception. Most airlines, particularly in the United States (US), are being forced to find increasingly inventive ways to recruit pilots or enhancing pay offers to attract talent.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 5, 2024

Turkish Airlines is in talks with Boeing to strike a deal for 150 Boeing 737 MAXs and 75 787 Dreamliners. However, the final decision depends on the outcome of jet engine price negotiations. The Istanbul-based carrier plans to further expand its fleet after placing a significant order for Airbus aircraft in December 2023.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 6, 2024

The Air Show is a relatively new podcast hosted by three industry titans — Jon Ostrower (The Air Current), Brian Sumers (The Airline Observer), and Brett Snyder (Cranky Flier) — and is absolutely worth listening to. This week, they had their first episode with a guest, and they started off with a bang, as United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby joined them.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 7, 2024

By Adam Estes When discussing warbird/vintage aircraft restorations in the United States, there is a great focus on those restoring in the ‘Lower 48’ contiguous continental states simply due to the sheer quantity at one point. However, there are ongoing restorations in America’s largest and northernmost state of Alaska as well. One such restoration that has been completed recently is the airworthy restoration of a Grumman G-21 Goose amphibious flying boat, operated by the Alaska Aviation Museum

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Aerotime

JUNE 7, 2024

Saudia Group is currently in talks with both Boeing and Airbus over the possibility of placing an order for new wide-body aircraft, according to Reuters. Saudia Group hit the headlines only a few weeks ago by announcing an order with Airbus for 105 A320neo family aircraft. However, it appears the company wants to go further still. Abdullah Alshahrani, the Saudia Group General Manager of Communications and Media Affairs, has said that the airline requires a total of 180 new single-aisle aircraf

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Simple Flying

JUNE 6, 2024

An American Airlines Airbus A321ceo, which was significantly damaged in a ground incident at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), has returned to service after being in maintenance for more than a year. On June 5, 2024, the aircraft operated its first commercial flight since the February 2023 incident.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 4, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® We’ve just seen a phenomenal new welcome bonus rolled out on the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®. There are lots of reasons to pick up this card , so if you’ve been considering it, now is the time to apply. Earn 100K AAdvantage miles with the Citi AAdvantage Executive Card The Citi AAdvantage Executive Card is offering a limited time bonus of 100,000 AAdvantage miles after spending $10,000 withi

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Inspire

JUNE 5, 2024

The interesting and little-known story of the man who started construction on the first homebuilt Pitts Special. The post EAA’s Unknown Alumnus first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Aerotime

JUNE 5, 2024

Airbus is holding discussions with assorted Chinese airlines regarding the potential sale of more than 100 A330neo widebody aircraft, according to Bloomberg. The publication claims that the possibility of a deal has been spurred on by President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to France and his conversations with the French President Emmanuel Macron. Those familiar with the development have said that the terms of a potential deal are still being discussed, and that as yet there is no sign of when an a

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Simple Flying

JUNE 6, 2024

The Kenyan flag carrier was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Nairobi. The airline operates scheduled flights to 44 destinations worldwide using a fleet of 35 aircraft, including three cargo planes. In the widebody category, the airline solely operates a fleet of nine Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, having an average age of 9.1 years.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 7, 2024

The 777X is Boeing’s new flagship aircraft, which is badly delayed. The jet was supposed to enter service in 2020, but has been delayed until at least 2025, due to certification issues. While Boeing is still officially hoping that the plane will enter service in 2025, it seems many airline executives now think 2026 is more realistic. The 777X plays a crucially important role in the fleet planning of several airlines.

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Airline Geeks

JUNE 4, 2024

On June 4, 2024, the DOT selected JetBlue as the next EAS carrier in the community of Presque Isle. This will be the first sort of contract for the airline.

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Aerotime

JUNE 7, 2024

Batteries could, at least in theory, prove to become the industry panacea that delivers true zero-emissions flight. They already did the trick for cars. In less than two decades, starting from rather lackluster performances, electric cars have managed to outcompete their fossil-fuel-powered equivalents in several markets. But lifting an aircraft off the ground and getting it to fly fast and far is a challenge of a rather different magnitude.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 7, 2024

Ethiopian Airlines (ET) is the flag carrier of the African nation of Ethiopia and has developed itself as the largest airline on the African continent. According to ch-Aviation , the carrier has 136 aircraft on its books and another 70 on order. Today, the airline is 100% owned by the Ethiopian Government and is led by its chairman, Yilma Merdassa, and Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 6, 2024

A United Airlines Premier 1K member named Terence sent me an email about a denied boarding situation he faced on a recent itinerary, which I think makes for an interesting story (he has also written about it on FlyerTalk ). I can see how something like this can happen, though what’s most disappointing is how the airline is basically denying this happened… United passenger with confirmed seat denied boarding On June 1, 2024, Terence was scheduled to fly on United from Tokyo (NRT) to Houston (IAH)

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AV Web

JUNE 2, 2024

A history of no more than two mental health diagnoses no longer requires automatic review by the FAA for any class of pilot certificate as long as certain criteria are met. The agency has revised its guidance to AMEs on “uncomplicated anxiety, depression and related conditions” and chief among the changes is that the FAA can be left out of the process if the pilot has been off medication for two years, there are no issues raised by a questionnaire and the AME has no concerns.

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Aerotime

JUNE 5, 2024

Emirates has announced that it has teamed up with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus to launch an enhanced Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) program for the A350 aircraft type rating, as the airline prepares for the delivery of 65 A350s from mid-2024. According to Emirates, the advanced pilot training programme uses CBTA training methodology that combines IATA’s principles and documentation, the carrier’s operational expertise and resources, and Airbus’ C

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Simple Flying

JUNE 6, 2024

Bombers serve a specific purpose: to find a target and erase it from the face of the earth with awe-inspiring firepower. These aircraft deliver massive payloads and demoralize the enemy psychologically by showcasing how much damage they can inflict. Sometimes, the latter is more important.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 3, 2024

In October 2023, we saw most international airlines discontinue flights to Israel over safety concerns, in light of the conflict. Then we saw many airlines again suspend service in late April, in light of increased activity in the region. While EL AL has operated continuously to and from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport, most foreign airlines haven’t. Airlines are now revealing plans to resume flights to Tel Aviv.

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AV Web

JUNE 5, 2024

Electric Vertical Takeoff and Land (eVTOL) developer Archer Aviation announced today (June 5) it has receive its FAA Part 135 Air Carrier and Operator certificate. This allows the company to legally operate its aircraft, including the developmental Midnight model, “for hire.” Archer said it would use the authority “to refine its systems and procedures in advance of launching Midnight into service for airlines like United Airlines when it receives Midnight’s Type Certification.

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Aerotime

JUNE 3, 2024

The French flag-carrier Air France has opened its new cadet program for applicants that have dreamt of a career as a pilot for one of the world’s most recognizable airlines. As Air France launches its latest cadet pilot recruitment, the airline has stated that the campaign is open to candidates of all ages and levels of flying experience. Those selected to form Air France’s next generation of pilots benefit from a complete 24-month training course entirely supported by the carrier and provided

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Pilot Airlines Airline 266

Simple Flying

JUNE 6, 2024

With a fleet of over 70 aircraft, Egyptair is Africa's second-largest airline. While it comes behind Ethiopian Airlines in terms of fleet size and destinations served, the Egyptian national carrier has more intercontinental flights to and from Africa than any other airline. According to data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company, the carrier has over 580 weekly flights from Africa in June 2024.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 4, 2024

Mexicana de Aviación, Mexico’s government owned airline, has just placed its first “fresh” aircraft order. Mexicana picks up new Embraer jets Mexicana has just announced an order for 20 Embraer jets, comprised of 10 E190-E2s and 10 E195-E2s. The airline has been able to get these on fairly short notice, and should start to take delivery of them in the second quarter of 2025.

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Airline Geeks

JUNE 3, 2024

Mexicana, Mexico's state-owned carrier, announced an order for 20 Embraer E2 jets, becoming the first E2 operator in the country.

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Aerotime

JUNE 5, 2024

DurIng the first quarter of 2024 alone, Dubai International Airport (DXB) intercepted over 350 passengers traveling with counterfeit passports. This data has been revealed by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai. According to a report by the Khaleej Times, the GDRFA stated that 366 individuals were caught using forged passports within the first quarter of 2024, marking a slight increase from the 355 detected during the same period in 2023.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 5, 2024

Sorry, folks, when discussing a warplane bearing the name "Vengeance," I couldn't help but cite a line from one of my all-time favorite motion pictures. Alas, the Vengeance warbird in question didn't garner the equivalent worldwide fame and success in military history that " Pulp Fiction " attained in the annals of cinematic history.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 7, 2024

In 2019, British Airways introduced its new Club Suites business class , featuring direct aisle access and doors. This marks a massive improvement to the carrier’s business class experience. As is always the case when new business class products are introduced, the big question is the timeline with which seats will be rolled out. There’s now an update when it comes to British Airways retrofitting its existing Boeing 787s, as this has all taken a bit longer than planned.

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Airline Geeks

JUNE 4, 2024

Following a banner year in 2023, the airline is looking to expand in less competitive markets while unveiling a new business class product.

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Aerotime

JUNE 6, 2024

Students of Atlantis Flight Academy in Pembroke Pines, Florida, are left in a standstill after the flight school shut down immediately when its owner died in a plane crash in March 2024. Atlantis Flight Academy CEO and owner Alfredo Diez was tragically killed in a Virginia private plane crash that also claimed the lives of Diez’s wife and three-year-old son.

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