Aerotime

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the chair of the National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) Jennifer Homendy has suggested that at least 40 non-US operators could be flying Boeing 737s with a defective actuator installed. On September 26, 2024, the NTSB issued an urgent safety recommendation to Boeing and the FAA following an incident at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in February 2024, when the rudder pedals jammed on a United Airlines 737 MAX 8.

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Rudder Airplanes Runway Airline 307

Cranky Flier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

I talked yesterday about Southwest’s broader plan coming out of its investor day, but today I want to talk about the most significant change, Southwest’s decision to assign all seats and add an extra legroom section. Before we start, I should say that there is a lot we know, but there are still things we don’t. In other words, I don’t have all the answers, but we do know a lot, enough that Southwest let us walk through an airplane with the new seats and cabin design so we

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Airplanes Airlines Airline Hangar 261

Aerotime

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Italian flag carrier ITA Airways has issued its latest financial results for the first half of 2024 which show an improved year-on-year position. At the same time, the Rome-based airline would be bringing back the iconic if not rather tarnished Alitalia brand to a limited degree over the coming months. The announcement was made at an event held at the company’s new offices in Milan on September 27, 2024, attended by Antonino Turicchi, the Chairman of ITA Airways , Andrea Benassi, the General Dir

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Airline Airlines 301

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Lufthansas group CEO Carsten Spohr said on Monday that the core airline is struggling as the groups new problem child as a result of delivery delays and higher costs that put it as a disadvantage compared to regional rivals. The Lufthansa Group as a whole includes Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Eurowings and Brussels Airlines for instance. With a 10% decrease in shares over the last six months according to Reuters , Lufthansas financial situation is fragile with profit warnings given rising costs hav

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Airlines Airline 143

Aerotime

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Korean Air is offering parents of its employees an immersive behind-the-scenes look at what an aviation job at the company entails with the return of its “Parents Invitation Program”. The program, which was revived after a five-year hiatus, commenced on September 27, 2024, and will run for three months. The first session was held at the airline’s headquarters in Seoul’s Gangseo District.

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Cockpit Hangar Pilot Airline 293

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

While summer is typically the busiest season (and the most profitable) for travelers and airlines worldwide, autumn and winter offer their own advantages, especially for those looking to escape the dark and rainy months.

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Airlines Airline 124

Aerotime

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Qatar Airways Group has announced plans to buy a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia from Bain Capital, strengthening the existing partnership between the two airlines. According to Virgin Australia, the deeper strategic partnership between the two carriers will drive increased competition in Australian aviation. “This will ensure Australian consumers have access to even better value airfares and greater choice,” the airline said in a statement.

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Jet Airlines Airline 284

Aerotime

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Thai AirAsia X has successfully relocated its Bangkok operations to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). The low-cost carrier said that the move was made to provide better convenience and connectivity to its travelers. The successful relocation was marked with a welcome ceremony for guests arriving on flight XJ761 from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) who arrived at the airport to a special celebration organized by Thai AirAsia X and supported by Don

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Airlines Airline 274

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With Hurricane Helene leaving a long trail of destruction in its wake, various corporate organizations are doing whatever they can to help with relief efforts. American Airlines, too, is doing its bit and has pledged millions of miles to a nonprofit to help families in distress.

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Airlines Airline 122

Aerotime

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Zayed International Airport’s (AUH) Northern Runway (13L/31R) is now fully operational after reopening ahead of schedule following a rehabilitation and upgrade plan. The project included reinforcing and resurfacing the runway with 210,000 tons of asphalt. Technical upgrades included a new ground visibility monitoring system and a high-tech Instrument Landing System (ILS), bolstering both the safety and efficiency of takeoff and landing operations during periods of inclement weather.

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Runway Instrument Landing System Weather Airlines 271

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Delta Air Lines has made an additional contribution of $500,000 to the American National Red Cross to deliver aid to those impacted by Hurricane Helene, which made landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. The storm has wreaked havoc across a total of 10 states, leaving over 130 dead and scores more missing.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 1, 2024

SWISS has announced it has agreed to extend and broaden its long-standing partnership with fellow Swiss regional carrier Helvetic Airways for a further five years. Under the terms of the agreement, Helvetic Airways will operate up to 15 aircraft throughout the SWISS European network on SWISS’s behalf under the continuing wet-lease deal. Helvetic will operate a mix of aircraft which will include Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft and their predecessors the E190s and E195s on a wide variety of s

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Airline Airlines Jet 261

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Play Airlines is a young, Icelandic low-cost airline that operates flights in Europe and between Europe and North America. Founded in 2021, the airline has grown its network to almost 40 destinations and ten aircraft. Today, PLAY operates nearly 900 monthly flights and has the capacity to transport more than 166,000 passengers.

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Airlines Airline 119

Aerotime

OCTOBER 1, 2024

No business can operate in 2024 without advanced computers and software but following recent significant technology failures in the global commercial aviation market, software developers are met with increased scrutiny and skepticism. Less than two years after the world-famous failure of IT systems forced U.S. low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines to cancel more than 17,000 flights at a cost of $825 million, airlines and airports across the world were again gripped with massive failures in softwar

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Airlines Airline Aviation Technology 130

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

On Monday, September 30th, Gogo , one of the leading providers of broadband connectivity services for the private aviation industry, announced that it will acquire Satcom Direct, another global satellite communication services provider. This deal will provide Satcom Direct with approximately $375 million and five million shares of Gogo upon closing.

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Threshold Jet 119

Aerotime

OCTOBER 1, 2024

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Traditionally, ultra-low-cost carriers like Ryanair, easyJet, and Spirit Airlines have operated out of secondary airports. For example, low-cost airlines have sought out airports like London Luton Airport (LTN), New York Stewart Airport (SWF), or Paris Beauvais (BVA). By capitalizing on the lower fees associated with operating at these facilities that demand less traffic, low-cost carriers have been able to continue realizing great benefits.

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Airlines Airline 119

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Several weeks ago, Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines launched service to its third destination in the United States. While this service is initially being operated 3x weekly, it will soon be expanded to daily. Let’s take a look at the details, plus the bigger picture competitive landscape, which is pretty remarkable. Starlux Airlines’ flights from Taipei to Seattle For some background, as of August 16, 2024, Starlux Airlines started flying between Taipei (TPE) and Seattle (SEA).

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Airlines Airline 115

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

New Pacific Airlines is a small startup airline based in Anchorage International Airport , Alaska operating a small fleet of used Boeing 757-200s. Its parent company is Ravn Alaska - an Alaskan airline specializing in servicing small communities in Alaska. New Pacific Airlines briefly offered commercial scheduled flights but now it only focuses on charter flights.

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Airlines Airline 116

Airline Economics

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Boeing is reportedly looking to raise around $10bn via a share sale to rejuvenate the cash reserves. According to a Bloomberg report, citing people familiar with the matter, the share sale would rejuvenate cash reserves deployed as the company contends with the ongoing machinists strike.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Jet engines are complex machines manufactured with high-precision machining to ensure optimal performance. Modern jet engines are more powerful than ever, offering sufficient power and fuel economy for some of the largest airliners. This article explores some interesting facts about modern jet engines.

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Jet Airlines Airline 116

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Amex Offers program sometimes offers savings or bonus points on flight purchases, which can represent a great deal. We’ve just seen a new promotion introduced, offering a discount on an Alaska Airlines flight. Save $40 on an Alaska Airlines purchase With a new targeted Amex Offers deal, you can receive a $40 statement credit when you spend $200 or more with Alaska Airlines by December 31, 2024.

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Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Welcome to my 144th weekly routes article! I have analyzed subjectively exciting services that began or resumed in the past week or so. As I will be in Bahrain next week for Routes Worldcome and say hello if you are also attendingthe next article will be on October 15. As usual, multiple other example launches are listed at the bottom.

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Airlines Airline 111

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Air Canada Aeroplan has just launched a bonus on points transfers from one of the program’s hotel partners. This has the potential to be valuable, though it’s not necessarily how I’d choose to acquire Aeroplan points. Convert Bonvoy points to Aeroplan with 15% bonus Between October 1 and October 31, 2024, Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is offering a 15% bonus when you transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to Air Canada Aeroplan.

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Airlines Airline 107

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Airports are evolving from simple transportation hubs to visually attractive places passengers love sharing on social media. It may sound strange, but some airports have long been attracting tourists from all over the world precisely because of their internet fame for their beauty, particularly on Instagram.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Southwest sued the city of San Antonio and its airport director alleging it was unfairly denied allocation for the airport’s new $1.4 billion terminal.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Asia-Pacific airlines are performing excellently this year, and collectively, they are around 36% ahead of international traffic compared to the same time last year. Between January and August, the region's airlines carried 240 million passengers, and with the busy end-of-year and Lunar New Year festivities approaching, they will finish the year on a high.

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Approach Airlines Airline 111

AOPA

OCTOBER 1, 2024

On September 3, FAA attorneys released a legal interpretation of 14 CFR §43.3 (d), effectively changing the FAA’s view of the standard maintenance supervision model that has been in place for the past 60 years. Without industry intervention to have the FAA reconsider its new view, the A&P experience-based training and owner-assisted maintenance models cannot survive.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With negotiations between Boeing and union members not reaching any conclusion, the aircraft manufacturers workers across Washington and Oregon continue to strike and have now lost health coverage provided by the company. As things escalate, the union is urging Boeings new CEO to truly engage with the workers to end the strike.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Qatar Airways Group has announced its intention to acquire a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia, opening the door for new growth opportunities.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In the world of multirole jet fighters, i.e., warbirds that excel in both the air-to-air and the air-to-ground combat roles, the 5th Generation Lockheed Martin "Skunk Works" F-35 Lightning II is the wave of the present and the near future for both the United States and her allies in Europe and the Pacific alike.

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Jet 105

AV Web

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The International Air Transportation Association (IATA) today spotlighted what it considers three priorities for sustaining progress in aviation safety. At its World Safety and Operations Conference in Marrakech, the trade group noted its focus on strengthening global standards, building a safety culture, and leveraging data to combat what it identified as “growing operational challenges, numerous regional conflicts, and evolving cybersecurity threats.

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Airlines Airline 86

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner continues to be a key player for airlines globally , providing a balance of capacity, fuel efficiency, and passenger comfort. This October, a select group of airlines scheduled many flights with this aircraft, catering to demand across their international and long-haul networks.

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Airlines Airline 105

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched its latest transfer bonus. Actually, it’s a trio of transfer bonuses, and I think some members will find this to be worthwhile… Chase offering 30% bonus on Avios transfers Between October 1 and October 31, 2024, Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 30% bonus when you transfer points to British Airways Executive Club.

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Airline Airlines 90

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As part of its "FlyPink" campaign, Condor Airlines unveiled a specially painted pink Airbus A320 as a powerful demonstration of support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The German leisure airline's program seeks to raise awareness about breast cancer and exhibit sympathy with individuals impacted by the disease. The eye-catching pink striped livery will be visible throughout October, symbolizing Condors commitment to this important cause.

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Airlines Airline 105

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 1, 2024

For the month of October, the Etihad Guest program is offering a promotion that can earn you bonus miles when you transfer points to the program from a partner. Earn bonus Etihad miles for points transfers Between October 1 and October 31, 2024, Etihad Guest is offering up to 40% bonus miles when you transfer points to the program from select partners.

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Airlines Airline 87

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways are taking their existing partnership to the next level with the announcement that the Middle East carrier intends to acquire a minority stake in the Aussie airline. If successfully concluded, the deal will see Virgin Australia operate widebody jets once again and offer more connecting options to Australian travelers to several global destinations, among other benefits.

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Jet Airlines Airline 105