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AUGUST 18, 2024

On August 16, the United States Western District of Washington District Courts Judge Richard A. Jones signed an order that, in part, requires the US Navy to study changing Boeing EA-18G Growler operations from NAS Whidbey Island in Washington State to Southern Californias NAF El Centro. The judicial order arises from multi-year litigation against a US Navy environmental impact study effort that started in 2013 due to some NAS Whidbey Island neighbors not being happy about Boeing EA-18G Growler s

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AUGUST 18, 2024

Air India has expressed deep concern and anguish following an “unlawful incident of intrusion” and an attack on one of its flight attendants at a hotel near London-Heathrow International Airport (LHR). The female crew member was asleep when an intruder entered her room around 01:30 local time, The Times of India reported. She was startled awake and screamed for help.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

The United States Air Force has found itself in the middle of a new age of Great Power Competition. Now FlightGlobal has claimed: " Overseas air bases can no longer be counted on as safe harbors for American aircraft forward deployed to conflict zones." This comes as the United States Air Force is building up its F-35As stationed in Japan while the Navy is replacing Super Hornets with F-35Cs on the USS George Washington (CVN-73) as it returns to Japan.

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Jet 128

Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

Unexpected Pleasures at a Terminal Near You. WITH SCATTERED EXCEPTIONS, airports don’t have a whole lot going for them. They’re noisy, dirty, poorly laid out, and just generally hostile to passengers. As my regular readers are well aware, I’ve made this point in numerous prior posts — perhaps too many times. Now, so that I’m not always harping on the negative, here’s something different. “Hidden Airport” is a semi-regular feature highlighting littl

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

The charter aircraft utilized by the vice-presidential candidate for the US Republican Party on Friday had to perform an emergency diversion back to its point of origin after one of the aircraft's doors experienced a technical malfunction. There were no injuries reported, and the aircraft was back in the air once the issue was sorted.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 18, 2024

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 18, 2024

I recently spent a couple of nights at Hotel du Palais Biarritz, a Hyatt Unbound Collection property. Let me say this upfront — this might be the most luxurious and impressive Hyatt property that (seemingly) no one talks about. In miles & points circles, we tend to create certain “bucket list” experiences, yet this hotel seems to have flown under the radar… at least until now.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

Ryanair recently announced that it would be cutting services completely out of Bordeaux-Merignac Airport (BOD) and slashing its number of flights in half at Warsaws secondary Modlin Airport (WMI). This will affect the airports operations, which are to a differing degree dependent on the low-cost carrier.

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AUGUST 18, 2024

Flying on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner is often associated with long international journeys, promising to deliver the comfort and advanced tech that make lengthy flights more bearable. However, savvy travelers have the opportunity to experience this modern marvel on domestic flights within the US. This September, several airlines are set to continue deploying the Boeing 787 on shorter routes, providing a unique opportunity to enjoy the perks of this cutting-edge aircraft.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 18, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Capital One Spark Cash Plus The Capital One Spark Cash Plus ( review ) is an excellent business card. The card is fantastic whether you’re looking to earn cash back or travel rewards, and it offers one of the most well-rounded returns on business spending. If you’ve been on the fence about this card, in this post I wanted to take a look at seven reasons you should consider picking up this $150 annual fee card.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

Low-cost carriers (LCC) are the airlines passengers around the world love to hate. In 2024, LCC carriers will account for around 34% of the US airline capacity, with legacy airlines accounting for the other 66%.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 18, 2024

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

US carrier JetBlue will retain its direct flights from Los Angeles, California, to Palm Beach, Florida, and resume them in October. The airline's Airbus A321neo, which features the Mint cabin , will serve the route.

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AV Web

AUGUST 18, 2024

So, after a blissfully uneventful week in fuel news here is where we’re at. The only candidate trying to develop an alternative to 100LL that’s following the clearly preferred method of obtaining approval says it’s impossible to make a “drop-in replacement.” The company that has received an FAA STC approving its high octane fuel for all spark ignition gasoline aircraft engines and all airplanes that it can instantly replace 100LL hasn’t been able to sell it in

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

Last week, Queensland's Brisbane Airport announced that construction is commencing on the new Aeromedical Precinct located between the airport's two parallel runways. The precinct will be the center for Queensland's emergency medical air operations and have the capacity for 26 fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.

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AV Web

AUGUST 18, 2024

Will Unleaded Fuel Replace 100LL By 2030 Will Unleaded Fuel Replace 100LL By 2030 Sure. Shouldn't be a huge hurdle. Maybe. There are issues Doubtful. The problems are just too big. Not a chance. It will take a lot longer than that. Other The post Poll: Fuel Deadline In Six Years appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

Inclement weather has forced the Federal Aviation Administration to issue ground stops at several airports on the US East Coast. Hundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled, with affected airports issuing advisories to passengers to check the flight status with respective airlines for additional information.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

What do you mean, ‘We’re stuck?’ My buddy Chris looked at me like I’d suddenly decided to try some outrageous joke to start the day. I was standing in the shallow water beside my Cessna 182 amphibious floatplane, which had carried us into the majestic Alaskan backcountry and was now the source of my concern. As I waded through the muddy water, it was becoming obvious that the remote lake near Ketchikan had conspired with the lesser gods of fortune to ruin our day.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

An Air India flight attendant is believed to have been physically assaulted in a hotel room in London. It is unclear when the crew member was attacked, but the carrier posted on social media on Sunday that it is deeply anguished after learning of the incident.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

What do you mean, ‘We’re stuck?’ My buddy Chris looked at me like I’d suddenly decided to try some outrageous joke to start the day. I was standing in the shallow water beside my Cessna 182 amphibious floatplane, which had carried us into the majestic Alaskan backcountry and was now the source of my concern. As I waded through the muddy water, it was becoming obvious that the remote lake near Ketchikan had conspired with the lesser gods of fortune to ruin our day.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

After almost five years of being closed to foreigners after the Covid pandemic, the reclusive country of North Korea is finally reopening one city to foreign tourists in December. At least two China-based tour operators will be able to take tourists once again to visit the mountainous northern city of Samjiyon ( China approved the resumption of flights to Pyongyang in 2023 ).

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Ask Captain Lim

AUGUST 18, 2024

Air Crash Investigators at Work Air crash investigation – Elmina air crash cause revealed. There are some air crash investigations that have remained unsolved, The most notable one is Malaysia Airlines MH370. On March 8, 2014, MH370 vanished from radar less than an hour after take-off. Despite extensive search efforts, only a few debris pieces linked to the plane have been found.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

One good F/A-18 showdown article deserves another, especially when the on-paper showdown includes the element of interservice rivalry. Likewise, one good 4th Generation vs 5th Generation fighter showdown piece deserves another.

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Altitudes Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2024

Aviation sustainability solution leader 4AIR has found that small altitude adjustments on business aviation flights could have a substantial impact on reducing their contrail impact.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

Wherever it is in the world, an airliners departure will typically be an impressive display of power. The impressive sight, paired with the roar of engines, is due to the forces needed to lift the aircrafts weight off the ground. Despite this, an airliner will rarely use its full capabilities on takeoff as far as thrust is concerned. But why is this?

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AV Web

AUGUST 18, 2024

Those in the market for a new mount are mainly looking for a faster airplane The post Last Week’s Poll Result: Need For Speed appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

While we often talk about AirAsia as one entity, it is sometimes also helpful to look deeper into what the constituent airlines are doing, such as what AirAsia Indonesia has been up to this month. Last week, AirAsia Indonesia made history when it inaugurated a nonstop route from Bali to Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia.

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AV Web

AUGUST 18, 2024

There’s nothing like that new airplane smell (not to mention sound) and Gulfstream delivered with a slick new promo video to go along with a slick new airplane, the G400’s, first flight. The post Best Of The Web: G400 First Flight appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

It was July 11, 1973. Varig flight 820 had completed the first leg of the trip from So Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. From there they would fly onwards to Orly Airport, Paris, France and finally onto London, England. The Boeing 707 had 117 passengers and 17 crew members onboard. This was a flight that would change cabin safety regulations so much so, that such an event could not happen ever again.

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AV Web

AUGUST 18, 2024

Gulfstream has flown its G400 test article for the first time, adding the low-end bookend for its range of big-cabin business jets. The program was announced in 2021 along with the ultra long range G800, which flew in 2022 but has not yet been certified thanks to delays caused by COVID and FAA changes in response to the Boeing MAX issues. Gulfstream is trying to get it certifies before the end of the year.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

An American Eagle flight to Kansas City (MCI) was delayed after the airline's Embraer E175 regional jet collided with a tug vehicle at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Pennsylvania, the United States, on August 17, 2024.

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AV Web

AUGUST 18, 2024

Comments are back and yes, they are different, but should offer a better experience for everyone except those who habitually abuse the privilege of expressing their opinions. As part of our platform update, we’ve added the Discourse forum hosting platform to handle comments. A full explanation of using the system is at this Web site. Those who want to comment on stories and blogs will have to reregister.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

The concept of flying supersonic has been the subject of much research and development since Concorde was retired in 2003. This aircraft was synonymous with speed and style, bringing the US and Europe closer together. Companies like Boom Supersonic are working hard to return it to commercial service. However, private aviation is another sector where supersonic flight could be the perfect fit.

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Ask a Flight Instructor

AUGUST 18, 2024

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

The design and development of an aircraft is a lengthy and complex process. Many competing requirements must be met to produce a robust design, whether it is structures, aerodynamics, or flight dynamics. The design must be capable of sustaining a flight safely and repeatedly. Basic aircraft design principles include estimating weights, determining flight envelope , estimating structural loads, aerodynamics, controls, and propulsion.

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