Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Delta Air Lines has signed a historic deal with Birmingham City to become the football club’s official airline partner during the 2024/2025 season. Under the agreement announced on September 16, 2024, Delta and Birmingham City will work together on “storytelling opportunities” and aim to promote the football club as a global sporting powerhouse. The new partnership officially kicks off on September 16, 2024, as Birmingham City take on Ryan Reynold’s Wrexham AFC in a Sky Bet League One match li

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Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Saturday was another successful Cranky Dorkfest, our biggest yet. Thank you to everyone who came out to LAX, and for those of you that didn’t… well I’m going to make you jealous. The day started out on the ramp outside the Flight Path Museum on the south side of LAX. LAWA really stepped it up this year with a bigger ramp visit that had some surprises.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

As the name suggests, Valuair was a low-cost airline. There is often a motivation for full-service airlines like Singapore Airlines and Qantas to establish budget bands to target a greater market share without tarnishing their brand. While this worked for Qantas with its budget brand, Jetstar , it failed with Singapore Airlines's budget brand, Valuair.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

In 2021 and 2022, American Airlines was focused on turning Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) into a focus city. While the airline previously primarily flew to American hubs from Austin, American’s network out of the city at one point grew to over three dozen destinations, ranging from Cancun, to Orange County, to Tampa. In early 2024, we saw that growth reversed in a major way, as the airline started cutting flights to Austin.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Air Canada, the flag carrier of Canada, and the union, that represents its pilots, have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year collective labor contract. In a statement released on September 15, 2024, Air Canada explained that the new agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing more than 5,200 pilots at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, acknowledges the pilots’ contributions and establishes a framework for the airline’s future growth.

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Alaska Air

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

As we kick off our annual Week of Care, we’re inviting guests to join us in making a difference through our Mileage Plan program by donating miles to support the communities we serve. To make an even greater impact, we’ll match all donated miles up to 5 million, doubling the support for worthy causes. The post Alaska’s Week of Care: Double your impact with mile donations to worthy causes—we’re matching up to 5 million miles appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

In an interview with IATAs Airlines publication, Austrian Airlines' CEO Annette Mann shared some insights into Lufthansa Group cooperation. The group consists of several carriers other than the Vienna-based subsidiary, including Brussels Airlines , SWISS and Eurowings for instance. Lufthansa also recently purchased a stake in ITA Airways , with a plan to purchase the remainder of the company in the future.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has urged Virgin Australia pilots to accept a new contract that will see salaries increase by 21% over three years. The Fair Work Commission was asked to step in after Virgin Australia pilots represented by the Transport Workers Union voted against a proposed agreement in July 2024. The new deal “significantly restores pay and conditions which were decimated during the airline’s administration process” when US private equity firm Bain Capital took control of the

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Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Over the last several months, the Fort Worth-based carrier has substantially reduced its point-to-point operations from the central Texas city.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

How long would you willingly stay on a plane for without getting off? Aircalin may just be performing a social experiment to answer that question as it prepares to launch a direct flight between Noumea (NOU) and Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) on an Airbus A330neo. The flight will take roughly 26 hours, with a stop in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport , beginning in December.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m at home this weekend, and am finalizing a review trip for the next week… I’m just having a hard time deciding whether to head south, east, or west. On the points & travel front, this week United announced it would introduce Starlink Wi-Fi, American flight attendants ratified a new contract, Turkish Airlines expanded Australia flights, Southwest Airlines’ Chairman revealed he would step down, a Delta A350 sliced the tail off a Delta Connect

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Adelaide Airport has announced that China Southern Airlines intends to resume services to Guangzhou from the Australian airport on December 12, 2024. The Shanghai-based carrier will operate three times per week direct from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Adelaide Airport (ADL), providing a service that will reconnect the Australian state of South Australia with its second-largest international tourism market.

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Airline Airlines 221

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The “Flight Test Files” series of articles explores the aircraft used by the Dryden Flight Research Center over the years in its pursuit of aeronautical advancements. Since the 1940s, the Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, CA, has built a unique and specialized capability for conducting flight research programs. This organization, composed of pilots, scientists, engineers, technicians, mechanics, and administrative professionals, has been and continues to be a leader in the fi

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Central Asia was the fastest region to exceed pre-pandemic capacity, and that was primarily due to the strong performance of the Air Astana Group. The Kazakhstan-based group has continued to add new Airbus A321neo aircraft while strengthening its business with significant investments in pilot and cabin crew training and opening new routes and extra services.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Inflight Wi-Fi is an area where JetBlue has been an industry leader, as the airline has been offering fast and free Wi-Fi for well over a decade. With Delta and United both making major progress when it comes to inflight connectivity, it seems like American is being left in the dust (again). With that in mind, what could we see at American in the future?

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Airline Airlines Jet 102

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A passenger is potentially facing a maximum of 20 years in federal prison after allegedly attempting to choke a flight attendant during a Frontier Airlines flight. The passenger, identified by the Department of Justice as 30-year old Charles Angel Salva, was on a Frontier Airlines flight from John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on September 9, 2024.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

PRESS RELEASE On Sept. 26-29, the Museum of Flight will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first successful global flight with special aircraft fly-ins and programs, plus tours and rides in one of only two flyable B-29s, FIFI. The famous flight began and ended in Seattle, so the Museum is partnering with the local First World Flight Centennial and Friends of Magnuson Park.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The F-35 Lightning II fighter jet is one of the most advanced and complicated aircraft ever produced. While Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor, a much larger network of contractors actually produces the aircraft's various components. Many of the components for the F-35 are produced by US allies around the world. Here are some of the top subcontractors and significant contributors.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Aircalin is the airline of New Caledonia, part of Overseas France. New Caledonia has been dealing with some civil unrest in recent months, which has caused demand for travel to New Caledonia to drop sharply. As a result, Aircalin is reworking its route network, and is getting creative. Aircalin plans Noumea to Bangkok to Paris flights Aircalin has announced plans to launch flights between Noumea (NOU) and Paris (CDG) in the coming months.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Ryanair Group chief executive officer (CEO) Michael O’Leary warned that a prolonged Boeing workers’ strike could have a negative impact on the expected aircraft delivery schedule. Michael O’Leary said Boeing’s largest strike in 16 years, involving 33,000 workers, could reduce the number of planes Ryanair receives next summer.

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World Airline News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Air Canada today said it has reached a tentative, four-year collective agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing more than 5,200 pilots at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge. The new agreement recognizes the contributions and professionalism of Air Canada’s pilot group, while providing a framework for the future growth of the airline.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

While most are familiar with airline loyalty programs, far fewer would likely say they regularly interact with airport loyalty programs. This is a reality for passengers at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Customers who are passing through the Florida facility will be able to access endless perks when they make purchases of almost any kind at the airport.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Brussels Airlines, which is part of Lufthansa Group, has announced plans to expand and improve its long haul service. While exact details are lacking as of now, this is generally a positive development. Brussels Airlines acquiring more Airbus A330s Brussels Airlines’ long haul fleet currently consists of 10 Airbus A330-300s. It has just been announced that the airline will be acquiring three more A330s in the coming years, bringing the carrier’s long haul fleet to 13 aircraft.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is edging its way back to recommencing operations to European airports, according to several recent reports. The carrier was placed on an EU blacklist in 2020 following the discovery of numerous safety failures at the carrier, including the employment of unlicensed pilots During a recent audit performed at the company by the EU Air Safety Committee in November 2023, it is understood the inspectors critically re-examined the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authorit

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

I get AOPA’s point about the latest way enterprising folks are cashing in on the vast taxpayer funded data stream that is ADS-B but the umbrage and high dudgeon being expressed is a layer too thick. We all saw this coming and in fact the use of ADS-B as a billing tool has been around for a while. And it’s not just hitting up the idle rich that we all know the GA crowd to be.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

On Thursday, American Airlines (AA) announced it would introduce a new route to Mexico starting next year's first quarter. The flights will be operated by Envoy Air under the American Eagle regional brand using the Embraer E170. Bookings will open on Monday.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Amex Offers program has just rolled out a great new targeted offer for the purchase of ITA Airways flights, which could be worth considering for anyone planning travel to Europe. We saw the same offer earlier this year, so it’s nice to see this deal return. Earn 17,500 Amex points on ITA Airways itinerary With a new targeted Amex Offers deal, you can earn 17,500 bonus Membership Rewards points when you spend $1,000 or more with ITA Airways by November 30, 2024.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Jetstar is expanding its Trans-Tasman network with the launch of direct flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to two destinations in New Zealand. Starting June 2025, the Melbourne-based low cost carrier will commence direct flights between the Gold Coast and Dunedin Airport (DUD) and Hamilton Airport (HLZ). Jetstar will significantly expand its Gold Coast network, offering new direct flights to Hamilton and Dunedin in New Zealand from June 2025.

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Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

American is bolstering its Latin America network, adding another airport in Mexico to its route map starting early next year.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III based out of South Carolinas Joint Base Charleston lost part of its tail. Luckily for all involved, the tail cone also known as the aft radome landed in a parking lot without causing harm.

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Tail 119

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The answer to this question is obvious, but also not… Hotels can’t stick to their opening timelines Let me start by acknowledging that opening a hotel is no small task. Construction projects are complicated to begin with, and often delayed. But hotels are among the most complex kinds of construction projects to get operational, given the complexity of the interiors, all the inspections that have to take place, the need to hire staff, etc.

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Airplanes 83

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Germany’s Lufthansa Group announced that it is extending its wet lease agreement with airBaltic for three more years starting the summer of 2025. According to the group, the partnership’s extension will enable the flexibility to deploy up to 21 additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft during summer 2025, and five more aircraft of this type in winter 2025 at various hubs.

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World Airline News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Norse Atlantic Airways celebrated the successful inaugural on Thursday, September 12, 2024, of its direct route between London Gatwick (LGW) and Las Vegas (LAS). The highly anticipated flight was sold out in both Premium and Economy cabins. The new route operates three times a week, allowing travelers a convenient schedule to explore Las Vegas’s world-class entertainment, fine dining, and attractions.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Four flight attendants fell ill on Thursday's Alaska Airlines Flight from Kauai to Seattle. The sickness was severe enough for the flight to divert to Honolulu. After landing, all four female flight attendants were taken to the hospital.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

There’s some good news for Air Canada passengers… Air Canada pilots get tentative four-year contract Air Canada and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) have just agreed on a new tentative contract for the 5,200+ pilots at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge. As it’s described, the new four-year contract “recognizes the contributions and professionalism of Air Canada’s pilot group, while providing a framework for the future growth of the airline.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

A Qantas Airbus A330 caused significant damage to the main runway during its takeoff from Perth, Australia. The incident occurred on September 15, 2024. It involved the Qantas Airways Airbus A330-200 aircraft, registered VH-EBD, as the plane accelerated for departure from Perth Airport (PER) on flight QF-71 bound for Singapore (SIN). Witnesses and airport surveillance footage captured the moment when the Airbus A330’s powerful thrust dislodged sections of the newly resurfaced runway.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Swedish start-up Heart Aerospace has rolled out the full-scale demonstrator of its future 30-seat hybrid electric airliner. The prototype of the ES-30 looks like a cross between a De Havilland Dash-7 and an ATR 52. It has a glider-like 100-foot wingspan and has four wing-mounted electric motors. “It is a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of our team that we’re able to roll out a 30-seat aircraft demonstrator with a brand-new propulsion system, largely inhouse, in less than two years, “ s

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