Aerotime

JUNE 5, 2024

After a delay announced earlier this year, Qantas has confirmed that Project Sunrise is now back on track, with the third fuel tank for its fleet of ultra-long-range Airbus A350-1000s having been certified. On February 22, 2024, Qantas explained that delivery of its fleet of new Airbus A350-1000s would be delayed by six months because the regulator had requested that the aircraft’s center tank be redesigned.

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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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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 3, 2024

On June 1st, 2024 the Fort Worth Aviation Museum in Fort Worth, TX unveiled the #2 General Dynamics YF-16 prototype, 72-1568, restored to appear as it did on August 9th, 1979. As previously reported by Vintage Aviation News , a passionate team of volunteers, dedicating over 5,000 hours of their time, painstakingly restored the YF-16. Their unwavering commitment, coupled with the generous support of Lockheed Martin, Cowtown Aerocrafters of Justin, PPG Industries of Grand Prairie, and Pronto Logis

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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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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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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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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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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 6, 2024

While I think many of us have low expectations when reaching out to airline customer service, this might just take the cake as the worst response I’ve ever seen… SWISS blames issues on a plane it doesn’t fly X/Twitter user @maxdiamondny was on a SWISS flight from New York (JFK) to Geneva (GVA) in mid-May that was canceled due to a technical fault. While most people don’t like to have their flight canceled, there was a silver lining — the cancelation qualified for EU261 compensation , entitling h

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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 3, 2024

By Adam Estes While the Yanks Air Museum (YAM) of Chino, California is known primarily for maintaining an impressive collection of airworthy aircraft from American manufacturers, ranging from the early days of American aviation to the display of several modern fighters, it has also been host to one of the most active restoration departments of any aviation museum on the west coast.

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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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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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Simple Flying

JUNE 7, 2024

An Air Canada flight bound for Paris on Jun 5 experienced an alleged ' compressor stall ' on departure from Canada's busiest airport. AC872 had just taken off from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) runway 23, bound for the French capital, Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Loaded with 400 passengers, the flight on Wednesday night quickly returned to the ground in Toronto, where emergency services and maintenance teams met it.

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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

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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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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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 7, 2024

While details remain limited as of now, China Airlines plans to introduce new cabins on its Airbus A350s, despite these planes still being relatively new. China Airlines investing big in Airbus A350 cabins China Airlines has revealed plans to partner with Airbus to retrofit the cabins of its A350-900s. For context, the airline has 15 of these jets, and they’re an average of around seven years old, having all been delivered between 2016 and 2018.

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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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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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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

A few months ago, Fiji Airways’ CEO announced how the company would look to become a full member of the oneworld alliance. This is now official , and should be completed within the next year. Fiji Airways in process of joining oneworld Fiji Airways has applied for full membership in the oneworld alliance, and it will even happen pretty quickly. The process is commencing immediately, and should be completed within 12 months, so by mid 2025 at the latest.

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Aerotime

JUNE 6, 2024

The electric vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer, Archer Aviation, has announced that its subsidiary, Archer Air, has received its Part 135 Air Carrier and Operator Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the US. The certificate allows Archer Aviation to begin operating aircraft commercially to refine its systems and procedures in advance of launching its eVTOL Midnight, once it receives Type Certification, into service for airlines like United Airlines.

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AV Web

JUNE 2, 2024

Dr. Bill Runyon’s impeccably maintained Beech Super 18 is the star of this skydiving video featuring the All Veteran Group. Very nice video by Films, Stills & Co. The post Best Of The Web: Super 18 Jump appeared first on AVweb.

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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 3, 2024

The avianca lifemiles program is one of my favorite frequent flyer programs , thanks to the great redemption rates on Star Alliance partners, plus all the ways there are to earn miles with the program. Not only does lifemiles often have promotions on purchased miles , but the program also partners with major transferable points currencies. We’ve just seen lifemiles introduce a new transfer bonus, which has the potential to be a great deal.

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Aerotime

JUNE 7, 2024

A Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft is to be modified for use during emergency evacuations after the planemaker sealed an order from Germany’s Aero-Dienst. On June 6, 2024, Bombardier Defense announced that an order for the Challenger 650 jet had been received from Aero-Dienst, a subsidiary of German automobile association, Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC).

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AV Web

JUNE 4, 2024

Neither man aboard a Taylorcraft BC-12D that crashed in Six Mile Lake in southern Alaska May 17 had a pilot certificate and authorities have found no evidence that they ever did according to the NTSB’s preliminary report. The aircraft took off from Port Alsworth Airport headed to Nondalton Airport, 24 miles away, with David Hedgers, 58, at the controls and Aaron Fryar, 45, listed as a passenger.

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