One Mile at a Time
JULY 4, 2024
During my Allegris round the world journey , I had the chance to fly Thai Airways’ Boeing 777 first class from Bangkok to Tokyo. Prior to my flight, I visited the Thai Airways Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge. In this post I’ll be reviewing the business class section of the lounge, and then in the next installment I’ll be reviewing the first class section of the lounge.
Alaska Air
JULY 4, 2024
This Fourth of July, as fireworks light up the sky and people gather to celebrate, we invite you to join us in paying tribute to our military heroes & their families. At Alaska, we believe it is our duty to honor those who serve and are committed to doing so with the respect and gratitude they deserve. The post Alaska Airlines honors US military with newest aircraft and Fallen Soldier Cart appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
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One Mile at a Time
JULY 4, 2024
During my Allegris round the world journey , I had the chance to fly Thai Airways’ Boeing 777 first class from Bangkok to Tokyo. Prior to my flight, I visited the Thai Airways First Class Lounge, located within the Thai Airways Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge. Look, I’ve gotta be honest, this facility made me kind of sad, as it pales in comparison to the ground experience that Thai Airways used to offer in Bangkok, up until a few years ago (which has since been turned into the Coral Finest Busin
AV Web
JULY 4, 2024
Residents near Lantana Airport in Palm Beach County, Florida, are frustrated by a study showing nearby noise levels are within FAA-mandated limits. By FAA standards, anything more than 65 decibels would warrant a noise issue; however, the study found no residential areas exceeded that number. The report noted that noise levels were measured for an average day; however, at certain times, noise levels significantly exceeded the daily average and often surpassed the 65-decibel threshold.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 4, 2024
United Airlines is in a league of its own when it comes to communicating with passengers in the event of irregular operations. The airline has just introduced yet another initiative that adds transparency in the event of delays. United finds new way to communicate during flight delays United Airlines has started texting customers links to local, live radar maps during weather delays, as part of an effort to give passengers real-time information when things don’t go as planned.
Airline Geeks
JULY 4, 2024
In a memo this week, the airline told pilots that Boston was the first base outside its existing hubs opened in "quite a while.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 4, 2024
For quite some time, IHG has been offering bonus points to those who download the company’s app. While this offer was supposed to expire recently, it has just been extended, as flagged by FFB … IHG incentivizing downloading app InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is currently offering 500 IHG One Rewards bonus points when you download the IHG app: You must register for this offer You must download the app and sign in by September 30, 2024 You must have never downloaded the app before Bonus point
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Aviation News
JULY 4, 2024
Munich, 04 July 2024 – Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, has awarded Airbus the SATCOMBw 3 prime contract for the next generation secure military satellite.
Airline Geeks
JULY 4, 2024
Copa Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 after months-long delays. The carrier is set to introduce the aircraft in September.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 4, 2024
Well, British Airways sure found an interesting way to celebrate the July 4th holiday in the United States. The airline has just hugely jacked up redemption rates on both Alaska and American, and this is a painful devaluation. This is the second time we’ve seen such a devaluation on these redemptions in recent months, and at this point there’s almost no value with these awards (thanks to @twodub33 for flagging this).
AV Web
JULY 4, 2024
In the latest blow to Boeing, another whistleblower has come forward alleging that the company has been incorporating “scrapyard parts” into its factory assembly lines for more than a decade. Merle Meyers, a former Boeing quality control manager, told CNN that workers in the company’s 787 Dreamliner factory in Everett, Washington, “routinely took parts that were deemed unsuitable to fly out of an internal scrapyard and put them back on factory assembly lines.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 4, 2024
PRESS RELEASE The Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum , home to Muriel , the world’s last remaining Lockheed Electra 10-E that is identical to the plane Amelia flew on her final flight, is proud to announce two special public programs — ADVENTURE AMELIA: A Conversation with Explorers in the Search for Amelia Earhart on Fri., July 19 , and DEEP DIVE WITH DEEP SEA VISION on Sat., July 20 — that will bring leading experts in the search for Amelia’s plane to her Atchison, Kan., hometown during the annual
AV Web
JULY 4, 2024
A Delta Air Lines flight en route to Amsterdam made an emergency landing in New York City after several passengers became ill from spoiled in-flight meals. According to reports, Flight 136 departed from Detroit, Michigan, before landing at John F. Kennedy Airport around 4 a.m. on Wednesday after being advised by medical experts to divert. There were 277 passengers on board.
Altitudes Magazine
JULY 4, 2024
AMAC Aerospace Basel is experiencing a bustling period with over 30 aircraft undergoing maintenance or completion across our five hangars.
World Airline News
JULY 4, 2024
Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner A7-BCL (msn 38330) ARN (Stefan Sjogren). Image: 963619. Qatar Airways will be increasing its Sri Lanka-Doha flights from the current five-daily flights schedule to six-daily flights, starting on July 10, 2024. The increase in flights further demonstrate the award-winning airline’s dedication to providing more choices and better connectivity for all passengers flying to and from Sri Lanka.
Alaska Air
JULY 4, 2024
This Fourth of July, as fireworks light up the sky and people gather to celebrate, we invite you to join us in paying tribute to our military heroes & their families. At Alaska, we believe it is our duty to honor those who serve and are committed to doing so with the respect and gratitude they deserve. The post Alaska Airlines honors US military with newest aircraft and Fallen Soldier Cart appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
World Airline News
JULY 4, 2024
From the Financial Express: [link]
Flexair
JULY 4, 2024
What are the Top Airplane Movies of All Time? These are the best movies to watch. but according to who? Our rankings combines two key perspectives: pilots' appreciation for technical accuracy and aviation history, and appeal to general moviegoers, based on popularity and critical acclaim. We prioritized movies that realistically depict aviation and pilot experiences, showcasing significant historical milestones and technical details.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 4, 2024
Network Airline Services (NAS) has been appointed as the GSSA for Air Serbia Cargo in France, effective June 1. Air Serbia currently operates a fleet of both Airbus and Boeing aircraft including A319, A320, B737 and A330 aircraft. The airline operates to 78 destinations in 35 different countries from its hub at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. Florent Turlier, director for France at NAS , said: “Our NAS team based in Paris, CDG are more than happy to be appointed as the GSSA for Air Serbia C
AV Web
JULY 4, 2024
Second-quarter numbers show Gulfstream Aerospace delivered fewer of its newly certified flagship G700s than expected—marking a slower rollout for the model. Initially planning to deliver 15 to 17 G700 jets in the first quarter, Gulfstream had delivered only eight aircraft by the end of the second quarter, according to analysts at financial-services firm Baird.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 4, 2024
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has joined the Cargo Airline Association (CAA) as an Airport Associate Member. LAWA is the airport authority that owns and operates Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the ninth-busiest cargo airport in the world. The authority also owns and operates Van Nuys Airport (VNY) for the city of Los Angeles, California, and owns and manages aviation-related property near Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
AV Web
JULY 4, 2024
1 of 4 Picture of the Week. Photo by John E. Rees Photo made last week (June 28th) at the 65th Annual National Waco Club Reunion at Wynkoop Airport at Mt. Vernon, Ohio (more photos at: [link] Nikon D7500, iso 400, f18, 1/200 sec. That's Good Photo by Rene A. Covelli: Day trip with my flying buddies to Glenn Curtiss Museum in Upstate NY last week. The Curtis Commando totally mesmerized us.
Thrust Flight
JULY 4, 2024
We get asked this question all the time. What is an airline pilot’s schedule like? In this article, we’ll help you understpartand this question more in detail. A career as an airline pilot provides many unique opportunities such as the ability to travel to varied destinations, see parts of the world you may otherwise never […] The post Airline Pilot’s Schedule: What You Can Expect appeared first on Thrust Flight.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 4, 2024
Aircraft storage, disassembly, and transition services provider, ecube, has announced that a new purpose-built hangar facility has been added to its St Athan HQ in Wales. Designed to accommodate a Boeing 757, ecube states the purpose-built facility will enable the company to grow its service offering at the UK base even further, accommodating transition services across both Airbus and Boeing narrowbody aircraft.
The Aviationist
JULY 4, 2024
The effort demonstrated the ability to support multiple theaters, coordinating with three other bases along the route to pre-position tankers used to refuel the aircraft. A U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft executed [.] The post U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus Tanker Completes First Non-Stop 45-Hour Flight Around The World appeared first on The Aviationist.
Aerotime
JULY 4, 2024
Austria signed a contract for the purchase of twelve UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the Austrian Armed Forces. “With the purchase of the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, we are making significant progress in improving our operational capability,” Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner said. “These versatile aircraft […] will be invaluable to us in a wide range of operational scenarios, particularly in challenging mountainous regions and under extreme weather conditions. “ The procure
The Aviationist
JULY 4, 2024
The Arizona Air National Guard has received its first of nine Slovak F-16 Block 70s and will host Slovak Air Force training on the type. On June 13, 2024, Morris Air National Guard Base, Arizona, [.] The post First Slovak F-16 Block 70 Arrives at 162nd Wing, Arizona ANG appeared first on The Aviationist.
The Aviationist
JULY 4, 2024
Department of Defense (DoD) announces plan to outfit Misawa Air Base With F-35A, Kadena Air Base with F-15EX. On July 3, 2024, the United States Department of Defense announced a “modernization plan” with the goal [.] The post U.S. Air Force to Station F-15EX, F-35A in Japan appeared first on The Aviationist.
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