Aerotime

OCTOBER 21, 2024

On the eve of the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, United States (US), Textron Aviation has jumped in with a huge announcement, unveiling plans for the next-generation models of three Cessna Citation private jets. On October 21, 2024, Textron Aviation announced that a new series of light jets would represent the introduction of the Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and CJ4 Gen3.

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Cranky Flier

OCTOBER 21, 2024

I’m well aware that I’ve written a lot about United’s recent network announcement , but there’s still more to be said. Today, I want to talk about the airline’s Atlantic Plus-Plus (A++) joint venture and why it has created some really unique opportunities that American and Delta can’t as easily access. In its current form, the A++ joint venture includes United and Air Canada on this side of the Pond along with Lufthansa Group airlines on the other side.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Boeing has confirmed a new Emirates SkyCargo order for five additional 777 Freighters, after the cargo arm of the Dubai flag carrier placed an initial order for the aircraft type earlier this year. The new agreement between Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo was announced on October 21, 2024, amid speculation that the deal would be concluded within weeks.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Allegiant Air has introduced its first-ever Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 into service as the airline officially begins transitioning from an all-Airbus A320ceo family fleet to a mixed-manufacturer fleet.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Italian luxury fashion house Prada has partnered with US private space company Axiom Space to create a spacesuit for the astronauts of NASA’s Artemis III lunar mission. This designer spacesuit, known as ‘Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU)’, was unveiled during the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), which took place in Milan, Italy, between October 14-18, 2024.

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A pilot deviation caused a British Airways Airbus A380 to become stuck on a taxiway that was under construction. This led to an extended delay while air traffic control (ATC) and airport operations looked for a way to solve the problem. The aircraft was rescued after a tug was dispatched to its location and pushed it back to the junction from which it could head back to the gate.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that, in November 2020, Qantas illegally dismissed 1,700 ground workers at 10 airports across the country and replaced them with contractors. The Australian flag carrier has been ordered by the court to pay three staff members AU 170,000 ($113,000). The amounts the three workers will receive break down as AU 30,000 ($20,000) AU 40,000 ($27,000) and AU 100,000 ($67,000) respectively, to cover “non-economic loss”.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The British Ministry of Defence has reported successful trials of a laser self-protection system, which demonstrated the system’s effectiveness in countering infrared heat-seeking missiles. The trials at the Vidsel Test Range in Sweden showcased the laser system’s ability to neutralize 100% of missile threats encountered. This technology will eventually be integrated into various RAF aircraft, including the intelligence-gathering Shadow R2 and A400M transporter.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 21, 2024

United has finalized its plans to lease an additional 40 Airbus A321neo aircraft in the coming years as narrowbody jet shortage continues.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In an exciting network development, Aer Lingus will begin the first-ever flights between Dublin Airport and Indianapolis. The Irish capital will be Indianapolis' only long-haul destination since Delta Air Lines ceased Paris CDG service in 2020, which existed to feed transatlantic and fellow SkyTeam member Air France.

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 21, 2024

British Airways has done a great job selectively investing in its passenger experience, especially in premium cabins. For example, in business class, the Club Suites product is a huge upgrade over the old Club World experience. However, just as the airline is investing in some areas, it’s pulling back in others. British Airways has just made some massive changes to its meal service in first and business class on long haul flights, involving brunch and supper, as reported on FlyerTalk.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The $19 billion transformation of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport aims to reinvigorate the gateway by adding New Terminal One, which is being built on sites now occupied by Terminal 1 and the former Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. On Monday, the airport announced that Philippine Airlines will operate from the new terminal, the first Southeast Asian airline to commit to Terminal One.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Marriott’s W Hotels brand will be expanding to Las Vegas , with the rebranding of an existing property. Delano Las Vegas to become W Hotel In 2023, we saw Marriott and MGM launch a partnership. Not only does this include reciprocal loyalty perks, but it also includes the rebranding of some properties into the Marriott portfolio. The latest development in this strategy has just been announced.

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Emirates has ordered five additional Boeing 777F cargo aircraft for its subsidiary Emirates SkyCargo, its second 777F order in 2024, with the first coming shortly before the Farnborough International Airshow in July.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Earlier I shared my travel bucket list , with the places that I’d most like to visit in the near future. Perhaps the single place that I’d most like to travel to is Greenland, so in this post I wanted to talk about that a bit more. The territory is becoming more accessible (for better or worse), and I’d love to go next summer… I just don’t even know where to start with planning.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Like most other military organizations, the United States Air Force (USAF) undeniably has a massive array of secrets, which are closely guarded for national security.

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Finnair is adding service to the United States, and with these additions, there’s also quite a bit of award availability! Finnair boosts US flights by up to 46% in 2025 Finnair has just announced that it’s expanding service to the United States for the summer of 2025, by adding seasonal frequencies in existing markets. With this, Finnair will operate its biggest ever schedule between Finland and the United States, with up to 46% more US flights than last summer.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Dunedin Airport (DUD), a relatively small airport serving the South Island of New Zealand, has captured global attention recently when the facility installed new signage near its drop-off area which imposes a newand rather controversialtime limit on pre-departure hugs. The sign, which has spawned online debate from across the globe, has imposed a three-minute limit on hugs in the drop-off zone, encouraging passengers looking for a "fonder farewell" to use the adjacent parking lots.

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In this post I wanted to take a look at the loyalty program of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), especially as this was recently rebranded. While it was known as SLH INVITED in the past, it’s now named SLH Club. What are the benefits of the program, how do you earn free nights, and what’s the catch (because unfortunately there is a catch)? What is Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

When it comes to getting to the airport, we all have different preferred modes of transport. You may live in the city and are used to getting the bus or train, or you may live somewhere remote where travel by car is always your first choice.

AV Web

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Bombardier has begun production of its new flagship Global 8000 and expects deliveries of the speedy large cabin bizjet to begin in 2025. At a news conference at NBAA-BACE on Monday, Executive VP Jean-Christophe Gallagher said the Global 8000 wh has set 60 speed records ratified by the National Aeronautics Association, which, in itself, is a record number of records.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A pilot deviation caused a British Airways Airbus A380 to become stuck on a taxiway that was under construction.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The story of how America’s youth is rebuilding a WWII B-25 bomber is both inspiring and full of perseverance. It revolves around the incredible work of Patrick Mihalek and his team at the Warbirds of Glory Museum in New Hudson, Michigan. For those familiar with the warbird community, Mihalek’s name is well-known. We have covered his efforts extensively throughout the years, click HERE.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Currently known as the Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport , thew new airport would be located 23 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, near Jean and Primm, in Clark County, Nevada. Once completed, it could accommodate some of the largest commercial aircraft currently in operation and would rival other airports, such as Denver International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport , in terms of land area.

Aviation News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Agricultural aircraft is a pioneer in using biofuel and reducing environmental impact Leader in Brazil’s agricultural aviation market, Embraer holds approximately 60% of the sector’s.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This month, Simple Flying was on the scene to witness the opening of Emirates' experimental travel store in Kensington, London. At this new site, aspirational travelers can try out what it would be like to sit in the premium economy and first class seats on the Dubai-based carrier's aircraft before booking their flight. During the festivities, Adnan Kazim, Emirates Chief Commercial Officer, spoke to Simple Flying about how important the United Kingdom and United States markets are to his company

Aviation News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Demonstration at Vanguard 24 showcased multi-domain data integration for the warfighter at the tactical edge Phase two of Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Deep Sensing and Targeting.

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Royal Air Maroc will look to leverage Morocco's open skies agreements with the United States and the European Union, as well as the country's strategic geographic location, to expand its operations ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will be primarily hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.

Aviation News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

– Carrier announces second order in 2024 for the industry’s most efficient and capable twin-engine freighter Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo today announced an order for.

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Airbus A330neo cockpit merges advanced technology with A350 commonality, enhancing pilot efficiency, safety, and operational flexibility.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Finnair is doubling down in several key markets, adding more frequencies in the U.S., China, and Japan starting next year.

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The flag carrier of Finland will offer its largest-ever US schedule next summer in response to a marked increase in American travel to the Nordics. A oneworld alliance carrier, Finnair will boost its flights from Helsinki to Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, and Seattle-Tacoma, among other destinations.

Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In 2022, the town of nearly 34,500 was one of many small communities that felt the effects of pilot supply woes at regional airlines.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

United Express operates one of the largest fleets of Embraer ERJ aircraft, including ERJ-145, ERJ-170, and ERJ-175. Of the airlines 208 active ERJ-175s, the longest routes of the type are served by a handful of aircraft. This article explores the airlines longest route served by the jet, based on data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 21, 2024

At the 2024 NBAA-BACE convention in Las Vegas, Textron Aviation was showing off the next generation of Citation business jets that it calls Gen3. It’s a combination of flight deck and avionics upgrades that includes Garmin’s Emergency Autoland, plus some major upgrades to the Citation CJ4 including the G3000 Prime integrated avionics suite.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Emirates has 141 Boeing 777s , making it the carriers largest sub-fleet. It has the 200LR, 300ER, and 777F, while the -8 and -9 are coming.

Aviation News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Introducing the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3 Textron Aviation today announced the future of flight and its legendary Cessna Citation lineup with.

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