Aerotime

JULY 23, 2024

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Airline Airlines 336

Cranky Flier

JULY 23, 2024

As we discussed yesterday, in the long-haul market, premium upsell options have long been part of the game , but in the short-haul market, that has not been the case. It wasn’t all that long ago that airlines almost exclusively sold coach seats. Most of those people sitting in First Class were upgrades. This has changed dramatically, and the announcements of expanded premium offerings just keep coming.

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Airline Airlines 265

One Mile at a Time

JULY 21, 2024

Early Friday morning, we saw a major global IT outage , impacting all kinds of industries, including many airlines. In the United States, all of the “big three” US carriers — American, Delta, and United — were impacted by this. What’s interesting to see is how inconsistent the recovery has been between airlines. Delta underperforms peers with recovery FlightAware publishes data on flight cancelations and delays, and it’s interesting to look at how that has played out over the past couple of days

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Pilot Airline Airlines 145

Simple Flying

JULY 25, 2024

The major Italian contractor, Leonardo , has warned that developing the sixth-generation fighter jet will cost more and take longer than anticipated. The Global Combat Air Programme fighter (GCAP), otherwise known by the British name "Tempest," is one of the most consequential sixth-generation fighter jets in development outside of the US Air Force's NGAD fighter.

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Jet 142

Aerotime

JULY 25, 2024

In a surprise development on the fourth day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Airbus has announced that Saudi Arabian low-cost airline flynas has signed an agreement for 90 neo-type aircraft. Airbus and flynas confirmed on July 25, 2024, that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been signed off during Farnborough Airshow for 75 A320neo family aircraft and 15 A330-900s.

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Jet Airline Airlines 300

Cranky Flier

JULY 22, 2024

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Airline Airlines 236

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

Southwest Airlines can’t seem to stay out of the news lately when it comes to concerning safety incidents. We can now add yet another near catastrophe to the list, and this might just be the scariest one we’ve seen so far… Southwest 737 MAX has near disaster on approach to Tampa This incident happened on Sunday, July 14, 2024, and involves Southwest Airlines flight WN425 , scheduled to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (TPA).

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Aerotime

JULY 22, 2024

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Cranky Flier

JULY 25, 2024

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Alaska Air

JULY 24, 2024

We're proud to announce the grand opening of our newest Alaska Lounge at San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The modern and spacious 11,000 square foot space delivers on our promise to enhance our network of lounges and offers an unparalleled pre-flight experience with a welcoming West Coast vibe, open spaces bathed in natural light and warm finishes.

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Airline Airlines 138

Simple Flying

JULY 22, 2024

When airlines or lessors order aircraft, the process goes through various stages, which is why you often see the same order discussed time and again. It starts when the customer floats the idea of buying a new aircraft and culminates years later when that aircraft operates its first commercial service, which in the case of Australian airline Jetstar was a gap of around ten years for its new Airbus A321LR fleet.

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Airlines Airline 135

Aerotime

JULY 22, 2024

Boeing and Korean Air unveiled the airline’s plan to purchase up to 50 of Boeing’s widebody aircraft. The deal, which was announced on the first day of the 2024 edition of the Farnborough International Airshow, includes 20 777-9s and 20 787-10s, with options for an additional 10 of the largest 787 Dreamliner variant. “The addition of the Boeing 777-9 and 787-10 aircraft marks a significant milestone in our strategic objective to expand and upgrade our fleet,” said Walter Cho, C

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Airplanes Airline Airlines 292

Cranky Flier

JULY 26, 2024

A New Era is Coming for Southwest Southwest Airlines dropped a bombshell on Thursday, confirming the worst-kept secret in the industry. The carrier plans to ditch its open seating policy and introduce extra legroom in the front of the plane, breaking with more than 50 years of tradition. The announcement was coupled with its Q2 earnings report as it showed a $367 million profit on $7.4 billion in gross revenue for the three month period but with a very weak outlook for the second half of the yea

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 23, 2024

by Richard Mallory Allnutt We are thrilled to report that the world now has a second airworthy Helldiver! Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver BuNo.83393, under long-term rebuild with the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum , made its first post-restoration flight from their facility in Granite Falls, Minnesota today. Well respected CAF Helldiver pilot, Ed Vesely, was at the controls for the initial test hop, which went smoothly according to those present.

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Simple Flying

JULY 25, 2024

The United States, represented by the Department of Justice (DOJ), and Boeing have finalized their plea agreement after the DOJ had found that the aircraft manufacturer violated its deferred prosecution agreement (DPA).

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Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

Just over a week after Vertical Aerospace unveiled its new full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototype, the UK-based pioneer has confirmed that the aircraft has completed its first tethered piloted flight. The huge milestone was achieved late in the afternoon on July 25, 2024, at Cotswolds Airport (GBA) in England, with Vertical Aerospac e’s Chief Test Pilot, Justin Paines, at the controls.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 23, 2024

British Airways has just unveiled a new safety video , and it has a unique theme… British Airways’ safety video inspired by Britain’s period literature British Airways has just released its newest safety video, which is named “A British Original Period Drama,” and is inspired by some of Britain’s famous period literature, TV, and film. The new video is roughly five minutes long, and will be screened on long haul flights as of August 1, 2024.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 22, 2024

By Nick Chismar Just over a month ago, in June 2024, the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum (MAAM) unveiled a brand-new paint job on their Northrop P-61B Black Widow , USAAF #42-39445. The massive fighter sat proudly, fully covered in gloss black paint, as visitors from around the country stopped to take photos during the museum’s 33 rd Annual World War II Weekend.

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Tail Cockpit Airplanes Hangar 126

Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

James Stewart (Jimmy) led a remarkable career as both a bomber pilot and an actor. He flew some of the US's most iconic bombers, including the B-24 Consolidated Liberator and the venerable B-52 Superfortress. He was the only Hollywood star to serve in World War II and flew 20 combat missions in heavy bombers. Not all the remarkable people in the history of aviation are pilots.

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Pilot 131

Aerotime

JULY 24, 2024

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Airline Airlines 286

One Mile at a Time

JULY 26, 2024

While minor in the scheme of things, I find this to be incredibly annoying… American has a new automated phone system Yesterday I called American Airlines for the first time in weeks, and heard a phone prompt I hadn’t heard before. I didn’t think much of it at the time, and figured maybe my call just wasn’t routed correctly, or something. But nope, this is apparently something new, as reported by View from the Wing.

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Airline Airlines 118

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 23, 2024

On July 11th, 2024, another Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk found its way to an aviation museum when F-117A USAF #82-0819 Raven Beauty arrived at the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford, Oklahoma. If there was ever a museum that was deserving of an F-117 it is the Stafford Air & Space Museum, which is named in honor of Weatherford native and legendary test pilot and astronaut, Lt.

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Simple Flying

JULY 26, 2024

With the final day of the Farnborough International Airshow wrapping up and unless either Airbus or Boeing have a surprise up their respective sleeves the manufacturers not announcing any new orders, Simple Flying looked through the event and how commercially successful it was for the two main aircraft manufacturers.

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Aerotime

JULY 23, 2024

Qatar Airways announced an order for 20 more Boeing 777-9 aircraft, which is set to be the largest and most fuel-efficient twin-engine jet. The order, which expands the Doha-based carrier’s 777X order book to nearly 100 airplanes, was announced on the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. Boeing said that Qatar Airways helped launch the 777X program and it now has on order 60 777-9 passenger airplanes.

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Jet Airplanes Cargo Airline 286

One Mile at a Time

JULY 25, 2024

For quite some time, there have been rumors of Southwest Airlines radically transforming its business model. Well, it’s finally happening, as Southwest has announced some major changes today, which are long overdue , if you ask me… Southwest overhauling its seating policies While details are still limited as of now, Southwest Airlines has announced that it’s introducing both assigned seating and premium seating.

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Airline Airlines 117

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 24, 2024

By Zac Yates As a special tribute to Squadron Leader Mark Long, who was lost in a flying accident on May 25, 2024 one of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Spitfires has a new paint scheme paying tribute to the aviator, and a flying scholarship has been established in his name. Detail of the temporary markings on the BBMF’s Spitfire Mk.XVI paying tribute to Sqn.

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Simple Flying

JULY 25, 2024

Under pressure from an activist investor and admitting that the airline has underperformed financially, Southwest Airlines executives have made monumental changes to its onboard experience, introducing assigned seating while also offering premium seat options for its customers.

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Airline Airlines 125

Aerotime

JULY 21, 2024

Gulf Air, the flag carrier of Bahrain, has unveiled its plans to build a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Bahrain International Airport (BIA). According to the latest Gulf Air statement released on July 21, 2024, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain will build the MRO complex. It will house a more than 20,000 square meter temperature-controlled hangar, stores, workshops, and a dedicated tarmac.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 24, 2024

Premium airline products have come a long way, and they just keep getting better. Over the years, we’ve seen business class seats transform from being recliners, to being angled flat, to being fully flat, to having direct aisle access, to having doors. Some of today’s business class suites are better than first class was a couple of decades ago. What’s exciting for consumers is that airlines continue to try to outdo one another, so every time we think business class can’t get any better, an airl

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Jet Airline Airlines 117

Inspire

JULY 24, 2024

By Barbara A. Schmitz To say Jessica Cox, of Tucson, Arizonia, has a can-do attitude is a massive understatement. She was born without arms and learned to do things with her feet that many people think can’t be done. “Before I had LASIK surgery, I used to put contacts in my eyes with my feet,” […] The post Cox Advocates for Disabilities While Encouraging Fearlessness, Adaptability first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 115

Simple Flying

JULY 25, 2024

Climate activists from the Germany-based organization Last Generation (Letzte Generation) had halted traffic at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), resulting in significant flight disruptions, including numerous canceled flights.

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Runway 125

Aerotime

JULY 22, 2024

Airbus and Airports Council International (ACI) World association have entered an agreement to support the industry’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of aviation. The two companies signed a cooperation agreement on July 22, 2024, during the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in the United Kingdom.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 26, 2024

I recently wrote about how Qatar Airways is planning on investing in two airlines in Africa , in order to boost its network there. We know that Qatar Airways intends to invest in RwandAir, as Qatar’s government also owns a majority stake in the country’s new international airport. However, up until now, we could only speculate as to what the other airline is.

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Jet Airline Airlines 117

World Airline News

JULY 25, 2024

LATAM Airlines Chile presented on Thursday, July 23, the aircraft that will operate inside Latin America displaying ten Chilean athletes that are to participate in the Olympic/Paralympic games of Paris 2024. The ceremony took place at the LATAM Maintenance Base that is located inside Arturo Merino Benìtez Airport of Santiago, Chile (SCL/SCEL). The airliner selected is the Airbus A321-211 registered as CC-BED (msn 6484) featuring marks of the official supporter of the players (Team Chile), also w

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Airlines Airline 111

Simple Flying

JULY 23, 2024

Virgin Atlantic has announced that it has ordered seven Airbus A330neo aircraft, bolstering its fleet of all-widebody aircraft, which includes Airbus and Boeing jets.

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Jet 125

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 23, 2024

For years, Mexico’s first Park Hyatt has been in the pipeline. It’s one of the upcoming Hyatt properties that I’m most excited about. I wanted to provide an update on this resort, as it looks like it could finally be opening in early 2025… hopefully! Basics of the Park Hyatt Los Cabos, Mexico Back in 2017, plans were announced for the Park Hyatt Los Cabos , located in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

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