Aerotime

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In the wake of announcing plans for three next-generation Cessna Citation private jets at 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, Textron Aviation has now also confirmed the launch customer for one of the planes. On October 21, 2024, just hours after introducing the new Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and CJ4 Gen3, Textron upped the ante yet further by revealing longtime Cessna Citation customer Ryan Samples as the first customer of the CJ4 Gen3.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

After Boeing had discovered a design flaw in the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 737 MAX 9s standby power system control unit (SPCU) that resulted in the unit having a single point of failure, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has addressed the safety risks with an airworthiness directive (AD).

Aerotime

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Qatar Airways has taken in-flight connectivity to greater heights by operating the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft flight. The landmark flight departed Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on October 22, 2024. The Doha-based airline has ambitious plans to equip all of its Boeing 777 fleet with Starlink’s reliable, high-speed, low-latency internet by the end of 2025.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Today, Qatar Airways operated its first commercial flight featuring Elon Musks Starlink internet. The airline invited Simple Flying to test out the new internet service, and Im writing and publishing this article from 36,000 feet.

Airline

Aerotime

OCTOBER 22, 2024

CAE has announced the development of a new Apple Vision Pro app that allows pilots to complete some aspects of training remotely, from anywhere in the world and at any time. CAE’s new technology will enable pilots to interact with an aircraft flightdeck in an immersive training app, completing activities that are currently only available in training centers.

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Cranky Flier

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Analysts and media had circled September 26 on their calendars for a long time. That was the day that Southwest would present its long-awaited plan to “transform” itself. I don’t always care about going to these things, but this one seemed like it was worth making the trip. You’d think I would have flown Southwest out to the airline’s own investor day, but you’d be wrong.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Thai Airways has announced its expanded schedule for Winter 2024, which will run from October 27, 2024 to March 25, 2025. The Thai flag carrier will fly to 64 global destinations for the season, with increased frequencies on selected routes. Its intercontinental return flight schedules from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) are as follows: Bangkok Airport to Munich Airport (MUC) : daily flight Bangkok Airport to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): twice daily flights Bangkok Airport to Lon

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 , icons of the aviation industry, have been celebrated for decades for their distinct double-deck designs. These aircraft revolutionized air travel with their impressive capacity and range. Since the launch of these remarkable giants, no new double-deck aircraft models have been introduced.

Airline

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Unrelated to everything else going on in the world, can I just dedicate a post to how Turkmenistan Airlines is probably the airline that I’d most love to fly. I just find the carrier to be incredibly intriguing. The basics of Turkmenistan Airlines I’ve enjoyed all my trips over the years to the “Stans,” because there’s something so nice about traveling somewhere without expectations.

Cabin Crew

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

There are many ways that one might choose to use their time before departure, but for those looking to relax and recharge, there are increasingly more airport lounge options across the United States. A new lounge facility at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is set to offer passengers a completely new opportunity to feel a rush of excitement while awaiting their flight, with a new video game-themed lounge set to open in the facility earlier this year.

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 22, 2024

While we’ll see if this goes anywhere, Alaska Airlines has just run an interesting trial , and I can’t help but wonder if it could work on a larger scale. Alaska Airlines trials reusable cups in place of paper cups October 20 is National Reuse Day, so Alaska took the opportunity to conduct an interesting trial. The Seattle-based carrier partnered with r.World to take its sustainability efforts to the next level.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Etihad Airways has been in early talks with Airbus and Boeing to order widebody aircraft, such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X.

Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The carrier currently has 14 777-300 freighters on firm order from Boeing, including five it committed to purchase in July.

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

History takes us to the merger that led to the making of the biggest airline of its time.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 22, 2024

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, said on Tuesday that it will be adding 14 CRJ-900NG aircraft to its fleet.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

An Etihad Airways passenger was accused of exposing himself and performing an inappropriate act during a flight from Abu Dhabi to Boston on Monday. He has since been charged with one count of lewd and appeared in federal court on Tuesday.

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Razorback Wing is taking on a major restoration project that is deeply connected to its local community. The Unit is restoring a Vultee BT-13 Valiant, a World War II-era basic trainer aircraft, back to its original glory. The Razorback Wing was disbanded in the 1980s but re-established in 2017 by a group of dedicated warbird enthusiasts at the North Little Rock Municipal Airport.

Hangar

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Dassault Falcon 900 is a sophisticated long-range private jet with the distinction of having three engines. The third engine enhances the jet's fuel efficiency and range.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Germany doesn’t exactly have all that many luxury hotels, so it’s always exciting when we see new properties open. Along those lines, one property that we’ve been anticipating for some time finally has a website, though we’ll have to be patient a little while longer for the opening… Basics of the Conrad Hotel Hamburg At the end of 2022, we saw the closure of the Park Hyatt Hamburg.

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Star Alliance carrier Air Canada is adding flights to the US for next summer. The airline recently added flights to Jacksonville and will now increase the frequency of one of its routes to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 22, 2024

High time ATPs and IFR rated commercial pilots will likely be the first to train as eVTOL line pilots as the industry moves toward revenue service under a broad set of rules and regulations announced Tuesday. With a mockup of Joby’s multi-copter tilt wing air taxi as a backdrop, FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker signed into effect a new Special Federal Air Regulation (SFAR) that includes 880 pages of regulatory underpinning for a new powered-lift category in a ceremony at NBAA-BACE in Las Ve

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

While the world watched in awe as SpaceX's Starship 250-ton second-stage booster rocket was caught mid-air as it returned to its launch pad, some people in Boca Chica, South Texas, other negative ideas about SpaceX's operations in their area. In the next short years, SpaceX's Starship is expected to play a central role in NASA's Artemis mission to return men (and women) to the moon ( NASA's Artemis III mission to the moon is planned for no earlier than September 2026).

AV Web

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Pilot training company CAE is developing an augmented reality system to supplement simulator training for pilots. The company has developed a system that is based on the Apple Vision Pro AR system. The high-fidelity imagery of aircraft flight decks allows trainees to manipulate all the controls and view the instruments and status indicators in real time as they do so.

Flight Deck

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Officials at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) finalized essential plans for the airports proposed terminal modernization project last week. Port of Oakland, which owns and operates OAK, hopes to develop new facilities at the airport, replacing portions that have existed for at least six decades.

Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Often, the drop in seasonal demand can also present a convenient opportunity to retire aging fleet types ahead of the next peak season

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Airports are often considered safe places, given their different layers of security. However, the same cannot be said about their parking garage, where sometimes cars go missing, as a passenger at John Glenn Columbus International Airport recently found out.

Aviation News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

An evolving war needs an evolving helicopter “Tomorrow’s war will be a hybrid war,” states Philippe Kohn, as he explains that multi-faceted threats will necessitate.

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The islands owned by the United States in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, which include Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and several small atolls used primarily for military purposes, pose a unique geographical challenge. Due to the extensive restrictions that involve operating flights between destinations in the United States as a foreign carrier, there are regulatory and economic hurdles preventing Micronesia-based airlines from operating flights between US island territories.

Airline

AV Web

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Wheels Up has secured $332 million in financing to fund a three-year expansion and modernization plan that will buy it 100 new jets and give it financial stability. The company, which began with a handful of King Airs and Beechjets grew to become one of the largest on-demand charters in the U.S. After going public in 2021 it ran into financial trouble before being bailed out by Delta Airlines in a $500 million deal that gave the airline 95 percent of the stock.

Stability

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Cathay Pacific has expressed its disappointment about the latest Boeing 777X delays, which have derailed the airlines plans to introduce its first aircraft of the type in 2025.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 22, 2024

From IFR Magazine reader Chris St. Germain On a nice fall afternoon, I was returning to my home airport after a Missouri Pilots Association board meeting. I heard Kansas City Center give a fellow member who was 10 minutes ahead of me a traffic advisory as we were nearing Kansas City: Center: “Warrior 1234, be advised numerous targets maneuvering 12 o’clock, 15 miles.

Transponder

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Egypts hybrid and charter airline, flyEgypt, has ceased all flight operations and attempted to file for bankruptcy after accumulating significant amounts of debt. However, plans for liquidation have been halted by Egypts Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA).

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Frontier and Spirit are again in talks over a potential merger, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Tuesday.

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

On Tuesday, October 22nd, Wheels Up revealed several major points of emphasis for the rest of the year, as well as significant upgrades to the charter company's existing fleet for years to come. At a press conference at the annual National Business Aviation Administration (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) in Las Vegas, Nevada , Wheels Up also announced the acquisition of GrandView Aviation.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Capital One has just rebranded its popular no annual fee, cash back credit card. I think this rebranding ultimately makes a lot of sense, though it’s bound to cause some confusion. Capital One SavorOne becomes Capital One Savor For some background, up until several months ago, Capital One had the following two cards, with different price points and perks: The $95 annual fee Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card offered 4% cash back on dining, entertainment, and select streaming services, 3%

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The northern aviation winter season is nearly here. On Sunday, October 27 , northern carriers will switch to winter schedules based on IATA slot seasons. They will maintain them until Saturday, March 29, 2025 , after which their summer plans will take effect.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Pilatus PC-24 twin engine jet picks up where the well-respected PC-12 NGX turboprop left off. It has a decent-sized cabin with a large cargo door, fast cruising speed, single-pilot operation and better yet, can operate off unimproved strips. Pilatus was showing the PC-24 at the NBAA 2024 convention in Las Vegas and Aviation Consumer magazine’s Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano rolled his cameras for a tour with Andrew Westfall.

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