Aerotime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Qantas Group announced that it will invest more than AUD 40 million ($27 million) in a range of new initiatives to accelerate skills development and train the next generation of Australian aviation talent. The group said that it has partnered with Griffith University and RMIT University to establish Australia’s first safety academy. The airline said the academy, which will open in 2025, will offer safety education credentials designed to upskill safety professionals and develop safety leader

Cabin Crew

AV Web

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This week, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) took a stand against single pilot operations in commercial airlines. ITF, which represents transport workers worldwide, joined the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) and several other organizations in voicing its opposition for any efforts to diminish the existing crew complement requirements.

Pilot

Aerotime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Just days after DDA Classic Airlines (formerly known as the Dutch Dakota Association) flew its last planned commercial passenger flight with its sole Douglas DC-3, the aircraft has been saved from retirement at the last minute. With the news being celebrated by vintage aircraft enthusiasts worldwide, the venerable airliner will continue to fly passengers, albeit on a limited basis, keeping the history of one of the most produced aircraft ever built alive for future generations in the Netherlands

Airline

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Darryl Greenamyer with Red Baron F-104 on November 15, 1976. The previous month he set an unofficial speed record of 1,010mph. It could not be made official because of a failed FAI camera. Photo- Tony Landis IT WAS LIKE WATCHING A GHOST. IT MOVED SO FAST THAT EVERYTHING ELSE STOOD STILL BY COMPARISON. THE RED AND WHITE JET WENT BY WITHOUT A SOUND.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Aerotime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Emirates and Dubai’s aviation sector are forecast to contribute over a third of the region’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030 and one in every four jobs, according to a study by global research firm Oxford Economics. In 2023, Emirates Group, Dubai International Airport (DXB), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and other aviation entities such as flydubai, Dubai Duty Free and Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) contributed 27% of Dubai’s GDP but this is set to soar to 33% in six ye

Airline

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Boeing is in a really rough spot at the moment on several levels. Perhaps the most immediate challenge is that the company’s machinists have been on strike since September 13, 2024. They deserve pay increases as they’re overdue for a new contract. The issue is, management and the union can’t agree on how rich a new contract should be. Before the machinists went on strike, the company offered a 25% pay increase, which wasn’t enough, and caused members to vote to go on strike.

Aerotime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The French-based aircraft MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) specialist firm TARMAC Aerosave has announced that it has acquired three further Airbus A380s that it intends to part out for spares. The move comes as the global A380 fleet continues to grow as more airframes are returned to service following the pandemic. While TARMAC Aerosave has been integral in returning several other A380s commercial airline services in the past couple of years, the three aircraft involved in this transactio

Tarmac

Aerotime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A feud between Southwest Airlines and activist investor Elliott Investment Management appears to be close to a resolution, according to Bloomberg. The news outlet reported on October 24, 2024, that sources close to Southwest and Elliot are working on a proposal that would see candidates backed by the investor joining the airline’s board. However, crucially Southwest would still hold the majority of power if both sides agree to the settlement.

Airline

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I’ve written in the past about inflight duty free sales , which you’ll still find on many international airlines. It’s an interesting business model, because it’s expensive to essentially fly a “store” around the world, and the value also typically isn’t that amazing, despite tax savings. However, you have a captive audience, so it seems to work for some airlines in some markets.

Approach

Aerotime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Since September 30, 2024, passport-less clearance has been fully implemented on all terminals at Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN). Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said that arriving and departing Singapore residents can clear immigration simply by using facial and iris biometrics, without the need to present their passport.

Clearance

Inspire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By Joel Kersting, EAA 882109 On August 21, 2024, Emily Ericson and Nathan Ewens both passed their private pilot checkrides, becoming certified private pilots. Emily, EAA 1571675, is a senior at Grand Rapids High School in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Nathan is a freshman in the aviation program at the University of North Dakota in Grand […] The post Two New Pilots in Grand Rapids: Meet Emily and Nathan first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Pilot

Aerotime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

FlyEgypt, a Cairo-based Egyptian low-cost and charter operator has ceased operations and has subsequently canceled all future services with immediate effect. The operator, which operated a sole Boeing 737-800, had attempted to file for bankruptcy but has since seen its plans for liquidation halted by Egyptian aviation authorities. The carrier, which was formed in 2014, had operated up to nine aircraft at the peak of its success but has since fallen on harder times, running up huge debts in the p

Airline

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It has been a fascinating several months for Southwest Airlines, ever since an activist investor took a major stake in the airline. That activist investor, Elliott Investment Management, has been calling for massive changes to Southwest’s business model, and has been trying to oust most of Southwest’s management. While Southwest management has been making major changes (like adding preferred and extra legroom seating , and introducing redeye flights ), that hasn’t been enough for Elliott, at lea

Airline

Aerotime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced it will move its New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) operations to the New Terminal One by 2026. According to the Philippine flag carrier, once the move has been completed, the travel experience for its customers flying between Manila International Airport (MNL) and JFK Airport will be elevated. Philippine Airlines is currently the only airline that flies directly between the Philippines and the US East Coast, offering thrice-weekly flights between JFK Airpo

Airline

Inspire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By Ron Wanttaja, EAA 275698, EAA Chapter 26 & 441 Newsletter Editor Dick Scobee Field in Auburn, Washington, just south of Seattle, has been painting large murals on the end of the hangar rows, celebrating local aviators and groups. Artist Myron Curry’s mural depicts the original Bowers Fly Baby in flight, flown by historian, author, […] The post EAA Chapters 26 and 441 Join in Peter Bowers Tribute first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Dubai-based Emirates is well known as the world’s largest Airbus A380 operator. It has also been known to adorn some of its superjumbos in various special liveries in the past commemorating or marking various events, sporting teams, or outreach programs in which it is involved. However, on October 18, 2024, the airline revealed arguably its most stunning special livery yet to be applied to an A380.

Tail

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The strike by Boeing s machinists will continue, as the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 and District W24 have rejected the latest tentative agreement (TA).

Aerotime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Etihad Airways is set to lose its only Australian codeshare if plans proposed by Qatar Airways to acquire a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia are approved. In a joint application to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), it is stated that if the proposal is accepted, Virgin Australia’s codeshare agreements will be impacted. “ Qatar Airways will become Virgin Australia’s exclusive interline, codeshare and loyalty partner headquartered in the Middle East or Türkiye,”

Airline

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Once in a while we see hotel loyalty programs offer bonuses to new members. At the moment Marriott Bonvoy, which is the world’s largest hotel loyalty program, has such an offer. While it’s not the most exciting deal on earth, it’s at least worth being aware of. Marriott Bonvoy’s refer-a-friend promotion At the moment Marriott Bonvoy has a promotion for new members , but only if they’re referred by existing members: If you’re referred to Marriott Bonvoy by an existing member, you’ll receive 2,000

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This year has seen significant changes at Australia's national airline, Qantas. The pleasing part is that many of those changes have been aimed at improving customer experiences on flights and at airports. Today, those changes continued with the announcement that Qantas is upgrading ten Airbus A330s , investing millions of dollars in the economy cabin.

Airline

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In 2021, we saw the launch of PLAY Airlines, an ultra low cost carrier in Iceland that intended to use Reykjavik (KEF) to connect points in North America with points in Europe, just as Iceladnair does. PLAY’s business model is nothing new. Icelandic low cost carrier WOW Air ceased operations in 2019, and had a nearly identical business model. Heck, many of PLAY’s executives were former WOW Air executives.

Airline

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Gunmen stormed the Turkish state-run aviation company TUSA, killing five and wounding 22. The incident has been described as a terrorist attack "highly likely" carried out by the separatist PKK Kurdish militia. TUSA (Turkish Aerospace Industrustries or TAI) is one of the main Turkish companies working on major projects like producing the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet domestically (under license) and developing Turkey's ambitious KAAN 5th generation fighter jet.

Jet

Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Debut of the airline's newest fleet type was previously delayed into December 2024, but that date has now shifted to early 2025.

Airline

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Spirit AeroSystems , a Tier 1 supplier for Boeing, which is in the process of merging with the latter, has continued posting losses in a difficult operating environment.

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

PRESS RELEASE The National Museum of the United States Air Force will play host to the public’s chance to see the museum after dark this November 2 during their After Dark: Bombers & Brews. This event will feature a variety of activities to help kick off November and the start the gathering season while supporting the host organization, the Air Force Museum Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds and awareness for the Museum.

Cockpit

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Military transport aircraft are immensely important for a military force to operate effectively - especially when it is operating over large distances. According to FlightGlobal , there are currently around 4,273 military transport aircraft in the world (although most of these are made up of smaller passenger transport aircraft - including VIP transports).

Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Together with regional operator SkyWest, United began serving the eastern California airport in December 2021 with seasonal flights.

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The process of performing aircraft maintenance is extremely complex, and often involves dozens of moving pieces, with multiple different companies, individuals, and regulatory bodies also involved. To maintain safe operations, airlines must ensure that all systems are functioning properly and that the risks of any catastrophic system failures are extremely minimized.

Airline

AV Web

OCTOBER 24, 2024

On Wednesday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report highlighting yet another close call between an American Airlines A319 and a Beechcraft King Air at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia on May 29. The report noted that the American Airlines flight was preparing for a scheduled flight to Boston, while the King Air was approaching for landing.

Clearance

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 24, 2024

US carrier Frontier Airlines has announced a new sale in advance of Veteran's Day. The airline is also offering half-off flights for military service members and veterans on flights booked through the end of the week.

Airline

iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

PIREP: Flying with iPhone Satellite Messaging iPad Pilot News Every ten years, a new disruptive technology hits the market that fundamentally changes how we operate small airplanes. In the 2000s, GPS changed the way we navigated. In the 2010s, the iPad and ADS-B datalink technology revolutionized how pilots accessed flight support information in the cockpit.

Airplanes

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Today, Canada retains one of the world's most significant aerospace industries (notably with Pratt & Whitney Canada , Bombardier , Airbus Canada, and others). But in the 1940s and 1950s, Canada held promise to be so much more. One of the so-close-and-yet-so-far projects that could have catapulted the Canadian aviation industry to the next level was the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner.

Jet

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 24, 2024

If there’s one common complaint about the ubiquitous Cessna 172 Skyhawk , it’s that the otherwise easy-to-own and simple-to-fly stalwart of general aviation is perhaps lacking in the excitement category. Docile as any airplane ever built, many 172 pilots eventually long for something more interesting and engaging as their subsequent types. Today’s bargain, however, combines all the benefits of the 172 with the challenge and fun of a taildragger configuration, and at $94,900, it can be yours at A

Stability

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) have arrived in Argentina to complete the final stage of an International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Program audit. The country's Category 1 status is under threat, and any potential downgrade would have significant implications for its aviation industry.

Inspire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the September 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Sitting at the picnic table and observing airport activity, I’d swear at least 50 percent of the pilots mistreat their aircraft. What do I mean by this? Read on. We have […] The post Are You an Airplane Hack or a Smooth Operator?

Airplanes

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 24, 2024

United Airlines has started operating its busiest winter schedule in history, with a strong focus on Southern Europe, ski destinations, and more.

Airline

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In the fast-paced flight training environment, student pilots absorb a lot of information during each lesson. Balancing tasks while taking in instruction can make it difficult to recall specific details on the ground. To address this, many instructors now use camera and audio gear to record flight lessons. With a simple setup before takeoff, a CFI can use a camera to record flight lessons for an accurate, thorough debrief.

Stability