Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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Airline Airlines 306

Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

DOT Places Loyalty Programs Under Scrutiny The Department of Transportation opened an investigation into frequent flier and loyalty programs, specifically targeted at American, Delta, Southwest, and United. The government will be “seeking more specific data to better understand the largest rewards programs and identify potential competition or consumer protection issues or risks,” as detailed in a letter sent to each of the four carriers.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Visitors to the Sun’n Fun 2024 Aerospace Expo , which took place in April 2024 in Lakeland, Florida, came across an aircraft that looked like straight of the 1920s. The aircraft in question certainly looked the part, but it didn’t come out of a museum or some heritage flight formation, nor had it traveled through time. It was, in fact, a newly built plane.

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General Aviation Cockpit Approach Airline 306

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

While this won’t impact passengers in any way, EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic are launching an interesting pilot exchange program … Some EasyJet pilots are headed to Virgin Atlantic EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic have partnered in a pilot exchange program, which will see some EasyJet pilots join Virgin Atlantic to experience a long haul, wide body flying secondment.

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Pilot Flight Deck Jet Airlines 125

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

A Turkish Airlines flight en route from Istanbul to Taipei in Taiwan encountered severe turbulence shortly before it landed at Taipei. Although the aircraft, a Boeing 777, landed safely, four passengers and two crew members were reportedly injured in the incident according to local media. The flight involved in this latest incident of turbulence affecting commercial aircraft occurred as Turkish Airlines flight TK24 from Istanbul-Ataturk Airport (IST) to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

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Turbulence Approach Airline Airlines 300

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross has recently made news in the aviation world by acquiring a private jethis customized Gulfstream G550, dubbed "Maybach Air." This luxurious aircraft allows Ross and his entourage to travel in style while showcasing his opulent lifestyle and business acumen.

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Jet 122

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive requiring one-off on-wing inspections of all Rolls Royce Trent XWB97 engines fitted to Airbus A350-1000 engines. The order comes following the incident involving a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000 (registered B-LXI) on September 2, 2024, when the crew was forced to shut down an engine following an inflight fire on a flight between Hong Kong and Zurich.

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Airlines Airline 293

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Malaysia Airlines is poised to make a return to Paris, nearly ten years after the airline last operated scheduled services to the French capital city. The new flights are due to operate daily between the two cities and will be flown by the carrier’s Airbus A350 aircraft. The new service is due to commence on March 22, 2025, with the 6,492-mile (10,387km) route taking around 14 hours to complete.

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Airline Airlines 286

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

When you book a flight, how can you figure out which side of the aircraft the sun will be on? I was just asked this yesterday, and it was easy to answer, as there’s a website for it. I figured it was worth a quick post, and let’s also talk about why this could matter. SunFlight: see where the sun will be on your flight SunFlight is a website that will show you the path of the sun for any flight.

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Approach 120

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Just a little over two weeks ago, Alaska Airlines and their intended partner, Hawaiian Airlines, were excited that their merger was virtually a done deal. It was the day that the time for the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to complete its regulatory investigation expired, clearing all but the final hurdle in this drawn-out process of bringing the two airlines together.

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Airlines Airline 119

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Korean Air announced that it is expanding its China and Japan networks to meet the recovering travel demand in the North Asian region. Following a four-year hiatus, the South Korean flag carrier will resume its routes from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport (MDG) in China on October 22, 2024, and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan to Qingdao International Airport (TAO) on December 1, 2024.

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Airlines Airline 278

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that it’s going to be investigating the frequent flyer programs of the four biggest airlines in the United States. I’m not sure what exactly to make of this… Unfair and deceptive airline rewards practices under investigation Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has just sent a letter to the CEOs of the four biggest US airlines — American, Delta, Southwest, and United — informing them that the DOT is investigating their frequen

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Airline Airlines 119

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

A credit card that I don’t often talk about is currently offering an improved welcome offer, as flagged by Doctor Of Credit. While it’s not the richest offer we’ve ever seen on the card, it is the best bonus the card has offered in roughly a year. Lufthansa Miles & More Card 80K bonus miles promo The Lufthansa Miles & More World Elite Mastercard issued in the United States is currently offering a bonus of 80,000 miles after spending $3,000 within the first 90 days.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) second World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) will focus on actions needed to achieve the airline industry’s commitment to net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The event will take place in Miami, USA on 24-25 September 2024, hosted by American Airlines. “Sustainability is an existential challenge for humanity as it is for our airline industry.

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Airlines Airline 258

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Malaysia Airlines has announced plans to expand its long haul network, which is something we haven’t otherwise seen the airline do in recent years. Malaysia Airlines adds Kuala Lumpur to Paris route As of March 22, 2025, Malaysia Airlines will launch a new service between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Paris (CDG). The route will operate 4x weekly for the first week, and will then start operating daily.

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Airline Airlines Jet 117

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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Airline Airlines 254

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Etihad Airways has been trying to grow in a slow but sustainable way in recent years, and the airline has just announced its two newest destinations. Etihad will fly to two more European destinations As of the summer of 2025, Etihad will launch service to Prague and Warsaw. This will be the first time that Etihad flies to Poland and Czechia. As of June 2, 2025, Etihad will fly 4x weekly between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Prague (PRG), with the following schedule: EY155 Abu Dhabi to Prague departing 2:5

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Jet Airline Airlines 117

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

How is Boom Supersonic hoping to make a profit with the 65-88 seat supersonic Overture? It is difficult (or risky) to profit from supersonic aircraft. They have very high development costs, high operating costs, and many restrictions on their use. Only two supersonic passenger jets have ever flown - the Soviet Tu-144 and the Anglo-French Concorde. The Soviet Tu-144 never made a profit (and it wasn't intended to - it was purely for geopolitical competition).

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Jet Airline Airlines 116

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card with 90,000 points ($900 cash back) There are lots of great business credit cards , and many businesses leave a lot of rewards on the table by not using the right credit card. In this post, I wanted to take an in-depth look at the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card , which is the most compelling Chase business credit card for everyday spending, and part of the Chase Ink Business card portfolio.

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Airline Airlines 112

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Although the choice between a turboprop or a jet aircraft may not enter the average passenger's head, for avgeeks around the world, it can be an important choice that may even determine their travel plans. There are many differences between the two types of aircraft, ranging from how they are powered to their operational efficiency.

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Jet 116

Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

JetBlue will receive over $10 million a year from the federal government to operate its newest route which launched this week.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Air France has 61 passenger-configured Boeing 777s , more than any other subfleet. Some 43 of these are 777-300ERs, the first of which was delivered 20 years ago in April 2004to be replaced by incoming Airbus A350-1000s.

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Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a federal lawsuit against United, alleging that a supervisor called a Mongolian employee a racial slur.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has released its aircraft orders and delivery data for the month of August. During August, the OEM received orders for 46 aircraft while delivering 47 aircraft to 31 customers around the world. Including these figures, Airbus has received orders for over 400 new aircraft so far this year while also delivering over 400 new aircraft to over 70 customers.

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Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg sent letters to the four largest U.S. airlines ordering them to provide records about their rewards programs.

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Airline Airlines 107

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The construction crews at Atlanta International Airport completed the first phase of the Concourse D Widening Project by September 5th, the target date.

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Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Marignane – Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract for 12 H225M multi-role helicopters by the Republic of Iraq. The contract was signed in Baghdad by.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Helicopter transport has long been utilized by civilian and military operators alike. Both have capitalized on rotorcrafts' ability to take off, land, and move across rugged terrain with impressive versatility.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

There’s a new way for select Air Canada Aeroplan members to redeem their points. It’s worth being aware of, but I wouldn’t consider it to be an efficient redemption. Transfer Aeroplan points to Bonvoy at a 1:1 ratio Air Canada Aeroplan members with elite status are now able to transfer their points to Marriott Bonvoy at a 1:1 ratio. You can transfer as few as 500 points, and can transfer up to 100,000 points per day, and up to 250,000 points per week.

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Airlines Airline 103

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Sometimes, the most intriguing routes are those that are less discussed. One example is American Airlines' short-lived multi-hop service, which existed entirely because of the pandemic. Affectionately called the "mountain hopper," it used American Eagle's 65-seat SkyWest CRJ700s. The service was particularly notable because one of the legs was the USA's shortest jet-operated service at the time.

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Jet Airlines Airline 116

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The highly anticipated Warbirds Over the Beach 2024 air show is set to take place from October 5, 9 AM to October 6, 5 PM EDT, offering attendees a chance to relive the glory days of World War II aviation. Hosted at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, this premier all-warbird event will bring history to life with thrilling aircraft displays and immersive Living History Encampments.

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Runway 98

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Simple Flyings latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy! Hosted by Tom Boon, our Managing Editor, alongside Joanna Bailey, our Editor-in-Chief, the 231st episode is now available for your listening pleasure.

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Airline Airlines 116

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Field will host a night photo event on October 5, 2024 (click HERE for information). This rare opportunity allows photographers to capture images of vintage aircraft at the aerodrome. Night engine-run photo shoots have gained popularity among aviation photographers, offering a unique perspective on aircraft. The resulting images are known for their dramatic, simple, and clean composition.

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Weather Airplanes Pilot Airlines 98

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Toronto-based airline Porter Airlines serves Canada's largest city from its home at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. While its recent growth has seen it serve the city from Toronto Pearson as well, the carrier has continued to emerge as the next big player in the Canadian aviation market.

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Airline Airlines 116

Flyertalk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Radio Free Asia reports the new “Advance Passenger Information system” requires air carriers flying to the special administrative region to provide travel document information to determine if a flyer can enter the Chinese city. System Set to “Strengthen Law Enforcement Capabilities” For Travel The new policy is effective as of September 3, 2024, with a government spokesperson telling the news site that the goal is to “…further strengthen law enforcement capabilities to prevent undesirable person

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Airline Airlines 98