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.
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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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
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Alaska Air
JULY 23, 2024
Boarding music is a core component of the premium experience we provide to our guests, with the music, lighting, and care from our crew members creating a great first impression and easing the stress of the airport and boarding process; starting this month, enjoy boarding music from Sub Pop Records on all Alaska Airlines flights departing from Seattle and Everett.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Airline Geeks
JULY 25, 2024
Southwest has announced a major shakeup in its product offerings amid a drop in profits. The Dallas-based carrier is moving forward with plans to change its seating model, revamp its boarding process, and add overnight redeye flights.
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.
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.
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.
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
One Mile at a Time
JULY 24, 2024
If you’re flying Delta Air Lines in the coming days, at least you don’t have to worry about checked bags (because goodness knows there’s enough else to worry about ). Delta passengers can check up to three bags for free As reported by @xJonNYC , Delta is temporarily waiving its checked bag fees. Between Wednesday, July 24, and Sunday, July 28, passengers can bring up to three free checked bags at no cost.
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.
Adventures of Cap'n Aux
JULY 21, 2024
Aviation Incidents in Today’s News! Aviation Incidents in Today's News! Cap'n Aux's Take on Current Events Folks, from the Flight Blog, this is Cap’n Aux checking in with you. Lately, we’ve had a spate of aviation stories garnering a lotta headlines. So, I thought I’d briefly muse over some of the issues raised by these stories.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 25, 2024
At Vintage Aviation News, our mission emphasizes the importance of allowing writers to craft aviation history. We aim to offer a platform for the next generation of aviation storytellers, all while upholding the honorable mission of preserving aviation history. We are thrilled to introduce Karolina Marek, a young and talented aviation photographer from Texas, to our readers with this article.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 22, 2024
Korean Air is on quite the wide body aircraft shopping spree. The airline recently placed an order for 33 Airbus A350s , and has now placed an order for two of Boeing’s wide body aircraft variants… Korean Air orders up to 50 Boeing wide body jets Korean Air has just placed an order for up to 50 Boeing jets. This order is comprised of the following: Korean Air has placed a firm order for 20 Boeing 777-9s; the 777-9 is the larger variant of the new Boeing 777X , which is expected to be certified
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.
Airline Geeks
JULY 26, 2024
In 2022, Panama’s Copa Airlines unveiled a nostalgic tribute to its history with the introduction of a retro livery on one of its Boeing 737 aircraft.
The Aviationist
JULY 23, 2024
The Italian Air Force has confirmed that the pilot was successfully rescued. A Eurofighter Typhoon belonging to the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) crashed, for unknown reason, in the Douglas Daly region in the Northern [.] The post Italian Eurofighter Crashes In Australia During Ex. Pitch Black 2024 appeared first on The Aviationist.
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
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.
Airline Geeks
JULY 25, 2024
JCAS Airways, a new Japanese regional airline, will launch operations with an ATR 72-600 leased from Singapore-based Avation PLC.
The Aviationist
JULY 24, 2024
The new “Wild Weasel” variant of the F-15EX would make use of both existing capabilities of the aircraft, as well as new ones integrated from the Growler. As the production line of the F/A-18 is [.] The post Boeing Is Evaluating The F-15EX As Successor Of The EA-18G Growler appeared first on The Aviationist.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 23, 2024
Early Friday morning, we saw a major global IT outage , which had huge implications for the airline industry. However, no airline had a meltdown quite like Delta , which has canceled over 5,000 flights in the past several days. While Delta can’t really be blamed for the initial problem, the reason we’ve seen so many cancelations is because Delta’s crew planning software basically stopped working.
Simple Flying
JULY 26, 2024
With an extensive global network, there is no question that Dubai-based Emirates is one of the leading operators of larger passenger aircraft. As one of the few carriers with an all-widebody fleet, Emirates is notably the largest operator of two aircraft types: the Airbus A380 and Boeing 777. While these aircraft have been responsible for the carriers growth in new markets, they have also transformed the passenger experience.
Airline Geeks
JULY 24, 2024
In an update to customers released on Wednesday, Bastian said that the airline expects to be fully recovered and operating normally on Thursday.
The Aviationist
JULY 22, 2024
Another B-1B was pulled from storage at AMARG and recalled back to duty to bring the BONE fleet back to 45 total Lancers. B-1B Lancer 86-0115 “Rage” is one of the four bombers out of [.] The post Introducing ‘Rage’, The Latest B-1B To Be Resurrected From The ‘Boneyard’ appeared first on The Aviationist.
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