Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight suffered burst eardrums, headaches and bloody noses when the cabin developed a pressurization issue mid-flight. Flight DL 1203 was en route to Portland International Airport (PDX) from Salt Lake City on September 15, 2024 when pilots noticed that the five-year old B737-900ER aircraft had a pressurization issue when it flew past 10,000 feet.
Cranky Flier
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
After the US Department of Justice (DOJ) decided to let the Alaska/Hawaiian merger review period pass without saying a word, it seemed like the merger was a done deal. But then, something curious happened. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) kept delaying handing out its fairly standard approval. It clearly wanted something, and now we know what it was.
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Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
CDB Aviation, a Chinese aircraft leasing company, announced on September 19, 2024, that one of its subsidiaries, Ireland-domiciled CDB Aviation Lease Finance, is placing an order for 50 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. In a notification to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the leasing firm confirmed that it expects to receive delivery of the aircraft between 2028 and 2031.
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
In the warbird industry, when we think about âfirst flightsâ after a restoration, the mind immediately jumps to Mustangs and Spitfires, multi-million dollar projects coming out of workshops specializing in the craft. We think of Oshkosh Grand Champions, Golden Wrenches, and so on. Admittedly, gargantuan floatplanes, of all things, are not the first thing to come to mind.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
This week, Alaska Airlinesâ takeover of Hawaiian Airlines officially closed. While Hawaiian Airlines is now part of Alaska Air Group, the two airlines are still on separate operating certificates. For that matter, the two airlines plan to keep their independent branding in the long run. One question Iâve seen over and over is whether Hawaiian Airlines plans to join the oneworld allianceâĤ and Iâm happy to report that I have an answer.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The United States Air Force (USAF) is reconsidering its interim tanker acquisition as it seeks to expedite the development of a next-generation airframe. This would mean continuing to operate more KC-135 Stratotankers than planned, depending on the progress of its Next Generation Air-Refueling System (NGAS) concept.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Air India is currently undergoing a massive transformation, as the airline has been privatized, and billions of dollars are being invested into improving the operation. The goals are impressive, from taking delivery of hundreds of new jets , to overhauling aircraft cabins. As youâd expect, an airline wonât magically change overnight, though the hope is that some number of years down the road, the airline will be totally recognizable.
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One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
JetBlue has just revealed some changes coming to the carrierâs TrueBlue Mosaic elite status program next year. The carrier totally overhauled its loyalty program in 2023, and weâve seem some minor tweaks since then. Weâre now going to see additional changes in 2025, and theyâre both good and bad (though I think for most people theyâll be bad). This development comes as JetBlue has announced plans to open airport lounges , and also to introduce a new premium credit card.
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
By Noah Stegman Rechtin Aviation museums are such cool places, it’s only natural that many people want to work at them. If this is your goal, there are a number of things you need to know about how to pursue it. Before getting started, there is one clarification that is necessary: This is not an article about how to volunteer at an aviation museum, as that is quite easy.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
SAS has undergone massive changes recently, all designed to make it more competitive, agile, stronger, and better performing. Having been a founding member of Star Alliance, the carrier joined SkyTeam on September 1. It came as it gained 19.9% equity from Air France-KLM and exited bankruptcy protection and Swedish reorganization.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
I donât often write about travel technology related things, since, well, Iâm not very good with technology. However, Apple has just introduced a a cool new feature, which I think many people will find to be at least moderately useful. Currency conversion with Apple iPhone iOS 18 Apple has just released the iOS 18 update for the iPhone, and if you install it, youâll find one new feature thatâs especially useful for travelers.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
As part of its ongoing JetForward strategy, JetBlue has revealed plans to open its first airport lounges. The lounges will be at both New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has a proposal to charge airlines hundreds of dollars every time the government has to resolve a consumer complaint against an airline, even if the airline isnât found to be in the wrong. I canât decide how I feel about thisâĤ Canada wants to shift cost of complaints to airlines In many countries, itâs possible to file a complaint with the government if youâre unable to resolve a problem with an airline ( we have it here in the United States as well ).
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Emirates has revealed a special menu for the famous German folk festival, Oktoberfest. Between September 21 and October 6, the Dubai-based carrier will showcase traditional Bavarian cuisine and beloved German entertainment onboard its flights to and from German cities as well as in German airport lounges.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Amex Offers program frequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays youâd make anyway. Amex has just rolled out its latest targeted hotel offer, which is exclusively for stays at select Radisson family properties. Spend $275 with Radisson, save $75 Thereâs a targeted Amex Offers deal that can save you $75 when you spend $275+ at participating Ascend Hotel Collection and Radisson Hotels in the Americas.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
KLM plans to welcome up to three more Airbus A321neo aircraft in 2024, expanding its A321neo fleet to four aircraft by the end of the year.
One Mile at a Time
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Itâs an exciting day for JetBlue. The airline has just announced plans to open airport lounges , which is something that has been rumored for years. The lounges will open in New York (JFK) and Boston (BOS), starting in late 2025. As part of this announcement , JetBlue has revealed one other important detail, which I figure is worth covering separately.
AV Web
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is working to enhance its drone program by seeking a cloud-based software provider for fleet management, according to a recent federal contract posting. The agency intends to use this software to more effectively track its increasing number of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), which are vital for investigating accidents.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Jet engines work by compressing the incoming air through a series of compressors and combining it with atomized fuel in the combustion chamber. The fuel-air mixture is ignited, expanded, and released through the exhaust to produce thrust. Another, larger stream of air merely passes through the bypass stream without being compressed or ignited.
AV Web
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
On Wednesday, Boeing announced it would begin temporarily furloughing workers following a strike involving some 30,000 workers began Friday. According to CBS News, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said that U.S.-based executives, managers, and other employees would be required to take unpaid leave in the coming days to help the company conserve cash. Those furloughed will be off for one week out of every four for the duration of the strike.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Flight attendant uniforms have changed significantly over the years (as opposed to pilots' navy-derived uniforms, which have barely changed since the 1930s ). Flight attendant uniforms change with fashion and vary with values, social expectations, local traditional clothes, and more. While many male flight attendants have filled the role for decades, this article will focus on the female flight attendant uniforms (which tend to be more fashionable and expressive).
AV Web
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Fans of this feature may have noticed that there were no captions accompanying most of the photos for the past couple of weeks. We’re working on fixing it but in the meantime here are this week’s captions. Picture of the Week: Photo by Dr. Daniel Spitzer: Frecce Tricolori at airshow at Orange County Airport in New York: Cool effect shooting the team with an iPhone in panoramic mode.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A pilot training aircraft is designed with robustness, stability, and absolute reliability. The list compiles some of the best-selling flight training aircraft used by flight schools worldwide.
Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
– Airlines will need 4,720 new airplanes over 20 years, with single-aisle jets making up 80% of projected deliveries – Passenger air traffic in the.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Early this morning, a Delta Air Lines flight was forced to divert due to a mechanical issue. Though there was an issue, there were no injuries to crew or passengers.
AV Web
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Alaska Airlines has completed its $1.9 billion purchase of Hawaiian Airlines, the carrier announced in a press release Wednesday. With the merger complete, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are working towards obtaining a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), enabling them to operate as a single carrier with an integrated passenger service system.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Emirates has unveiled its new lounge at London Stansted Airport (STN) , highlighting that all of the airports that it will serve in the British capital will now have a dedicated lounge for its passengers.
Inspire
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
By Frank Hemko, EAA 569315 Iâm 74 years old and have visited AirVenture six times since I retired. My 29-year career flying as captain on UPS B-727s, B-757s, and B-767s kept me busy until I was 66 years old, when I finally had time to come to Oshkosh! Iâve loved every visit! On my first […] The post Honesty at AirVenture first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Lufthansa is one of the largest transatlantic airlines. From its bases in Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC), it currently has routes to 27 different US destinations, with an average of 60 daily flights to and from the US during September of this year. Lufthansa is also notable for flying some of the largest available aircraft on its US routes, including the Airbus A380, Airbus A340, and Boeing 747.
AOPA
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Aviation technology company uAvionix said it entered contracts to install its FlightLine surface situational awareness system at six major airports in Florida. The new equipment is expected to be operational before Thanksgiving to help increase safety during the historically busy holiday travel period.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Singapore Airlines Group is looking more and more like a snowball gathering speed and getting bigger as it hurtles down a mountain. In August, the Group, which includes Singapore Airlines and Scoot, carried 99% of the passengers it had in August 2019 and is operating at 99% of its pre-pandemic capacity with a passenger load factor of 85.7%.
AV Web
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it will investigate an incident involving a Delta Air Lines flight that declared an emergency after it lost cabin pressureâcausing passengers to complain of burst eardrums and nosebleeds. On Sept. 15, Delta Flight 1203, a Boeing 737-900, scheduled to fly from Salt Lake City to Portland was forced to return to the airport shortly after takeoff when pilots noticed a pressurization issue with the aircraft.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
For a team affiliated with the National Basketball Association (NBA), the challenges of managing travel logistics for a road game can be immense, as not just the players, but also dozens of support staff and other equipment must be transported to an opponent's stadium. As transporting this massive number of personnel and cargo onboard commercial flights would be both prohibitively expensive and impractical to do, NBA teams often turn to private jets to solve this logistical problem.
Inspire
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
By Robert N. Rossier, EAA 472091 This piece originally ran in Robertâs Stick and Rudder column in the August 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. We donât have to fly long to learn that not all flights are equal. Every now and then we encounter a flight that requires us to consider factors beyond […] The post A New Set of Factors first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Traveling by air can sometimes be a stressful ordeal though chances are, as a Simple Flying reader, you probably enjoy flying! However, the same cant always be said for children, especially those flying alone. In many cases, minors will need to fly alone and need some adult help to make it through what can be a daunting travel experience.
Flight Training Central
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
For every pilot, maintaining proficiency is not just about keeping your license currentâit’s about ensuring the safety of yourself, your passengers, and the aircraft. One essential part of this process is the Flight Review required under FAR 61.56 which must be completed every 24 calendar months. While itâs not a test or a checkride, itâs an opportunity to sharpen your skills and stay up to date with regulations.
Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The aviation industry is welcoming the idea of reviving supersonic transport. Since the unfortunate demise of Concorde, the viability of supersonic air travel has been being explored. From temperatures during a supersonic flight to the conditioning of air , supersonic transport ( SST ) interest among researchers and manufacturing has been increasing.
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