Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The skies changed forever on November 1, 1911, when Italian Lieutenant Giulio Gavotti dropped the first aerial bomb during the Italo-Turkish War. This groundbreaking event, conducted during a mission over Libya, was the first time an airplane was used in warfare to deliver explosives on an enemy target. The Italo-Turkish War, which began in September 1911, saw the Kingdom of Italy deploying innovative military technology, including armored cars and a small fleet of aircraft, to its forces in Nor

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

While the United States Air Force appears to be unsure about the wisdom of a manned sixth-generation fighter , it seems to be powering ahead with the Collaborative Combat Aircraft component of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. These are loyal wingman drones designed to add mass and be dramatic enablers for the manned sixth-generation fighter platform.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A flat spin is a thrilling (and potentially dangerous) flight phenomenon that pilots must prepare for. The scene in Top Gun , where Maverick and Goose find themselves in a deadly flat spin, isn’t unrealistic. In reality, flat spins can challenge even experienced pilots, making it important for you to understand what they are and how to handle them. In this article, you’ll learn what a flat spin is, what causes it, and how to prevent and recover from it if the unexpected happens.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Like many European airlines, Iberia offers a business class on all its aircraft. It features comfortable, fully flat seats, lounge access, quality regional meals, Spanish hospitality, and unique touches. The typical business class services, no matter the flight distance, include VIP parking, priority check-in and boarding, airport lounge access, additional baggage allowance, free onboard WiFi, and a selection of high-quality meals and beverages onboard the aircraft.

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The Aviationist

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Romania becomes the 20th nation to join the F-35 program. On Nov. 21, 2024, Romania became a part of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II program by signing a LoA (Letter of Acceptance) to acquire 32 airframes of the fifth generation stealth fighter, through a U.S. government FMS (Foreign Military Sale). The U.S. State Department […] The post Romania Signs Letter Of Acceptance to Acquire 32 F-35 Jets appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The allure of the cockpit has always been tied to adventure and prestige. Still, in recent years, pilot salaries at major airlines like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines have also become a topic of great interest. With the demand for pilots surging post-pandemic and airline profitability rising, compensation packages for pilots at these "Big 3" US airlines have reached new heights.

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Cranky Flier

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

We don’t do interviews often at The Air Show , but when we do, we make sure it’s someone you really want to hear from. This week, we talk to JetBlue President Marty St George. Marty is, as anyone who knows him will agree, a fascinating person to talk to. He did not disappoint. For that reason, we supersized this week’s episode to 49 minutes.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The FAA will likely issue an emergency AD in coming days directing pilots of Boeing 737 MAXes to shut off bleed air from at least one engine during takeoff and initial climb to prevent bird strikes from filling the flight deck with smoke. The Seattle Times has obtained a memo from FAA investigators to their brass recommending the procedure change until a software fix can be retrofitted on the fleet to automatically cut off the air flow if an engine is damaged in flight.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Depending on your style of travel, those looking for light refreshments and a couple of drinks before takeoff may opt for an airport bar. According to BetUS, the top airport bar to do so was TGI Fridays at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. To achieve the win, BetUS analyzed the establishment's Google rating prices for beer, cheeseburgers, french fries, and overall menu size and location.

The Aviationist

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The primary mission of this KC-130J assigned to VMGR-352 was to deliver equipment and Marines to Camp Lemonnier in support of CJTF-HOA. The mission also upheld the KC-130J Super Hercules’s versatility in long-distance logistics and refueling of both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. A KC-130J Super Hercules from VMGR-352 (Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352) “Raiders” circumnavigated […] The post USMC KC-130J Completes Circumnavigation of the Globe During Two-Week Mission appeared first o

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Amid the headline merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines , which is set to alter the industry's organization significantly, many questions have been raised about how this merger could potentially impact competition that might result in higher ticket prices for passengers. Fortunately, with Alaska Airlines being primarily a domestic-oriented carrier with bases along the West Coast and Hawaiian Airlines being a de-facto flag carrier for the Hawaiian Islands, there are relatively few

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

American is set to operate its longest regional service next year, which is also a new addition to the carrier’s route network.

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an aircraft ordinarily associated with long-haul international travel. However, in a country the size of the United States , it can also commonly be found operating domestic routes. Data from aviation analytics company Cirium shows there are over 2,750 domestic Boeing 787 flights scheduled in the US this December, flown by the three US operators of the Dreamliner - American Airlines Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

October brought strong traffic growth for Cathay Pacific, with increased demand for both passenger operations and cargo.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

London Heathrow (LHR) is the busiest airport in the UK and Europe, and indeed one of the most highly patronized hubs in the entire world. Handling in the region of 80 million passengers a year, the facility serves a huge variety of airlines and destinations, with some being more far-flung than others. Next month will see an interesting selection of airlines serving routes that exceed 6,000 miles (9,656.1 km).

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Fly'n Things

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The new strategic alliance will see Archerfield Airport Corporation (AAC) and Wisk Aero collaborate on “a variety of projects” to boost the AAM … Wisk signs air taxi deal with Archerfield Airport

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

POG Juice, which some call 'sunshine in a glass,' is here to stay with Hawaiian Airlines. Many loyal travelers have questioned what might disappear as the airline merges with Alaska Airlines. While the two carriers will continue separately, some of their overlapping routes are starting to see changes. The beloved POG juice is here to stay.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

One of the more strange airlines that you can fly between the United States and Paris is Air Tahiti Nui (TN), the national carrier of Tahiti. The company currently operates to Paris out of two main gateways in the US, as part of a one-stop journey that begins in Papeete (PPT).

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The slowest speed an aircraft can fly is its stall speed. Calculating stall speed depends on a wide range of factors, including altitude, its loaded weight, the direction of the wind, and more. Flying at just above stall speed is not the same as the speed at which an aircraft can be easily controlled. Aircraft can be easily destabilized at such low speeds, so they typically fly at substantially higher speeds (typically around 155 miles per hour).

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The first step in the incredibly complex process of transporting passengers by air from an origin to a destination is the composition of a flight plan. The flight plan is a lengthy legal and informational document that contains much more than just the routing for the flight. Flight plans are assembled by highly trained and licensed dispatchers who make the plan available to pilots anywhere from 90 minutes to an hour before departure.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

When Boeing's 787 Dreamliner first entered service in 2011 with Japanese flag carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA), the jet was set to change the nature of commercial aviation with game-changing range and efficiency. The aircraft was predicted to remold route networks with an increased focus on point-to-point traffic that could now be profitably served using the long-haul, ultra-efficient, medium-capacity jet that was the Boeing 787 , abandoning many elements of traditional hub-and-spoke networks fo

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The Beechcraft Queen Air series is a family of twin-engined light aircraft that have been in use since 1960. It was developed as an enlarged and improved version of the earlier Beechcraft Twin Bonanza and has been very popular in military, private, and corporate use. Over 1,000 aircraft were built. across several variants. Production ended in 1978, but it went on to be developed into the very popular King Air series.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The Boeing 747 is a widebody, four-engined airliner that was in production from 1968 until its final delivery last year. Known as the 'Jumbo Jet' or 'Queen of the Skies,' Boeing built over 20 different B747 variants, including the United States Presidential transport aircraft known as the Air Force One.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

United Airlines has been making headlines for its bold, new international routes. However, the Chicago-based carrier has also recently made route network changes in domestic markets. The carriers hubs in the Northeastern United States are the most recent cities to see cuts and schedule additions.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

To become a Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force (USAF), you must first join the service as an enlisted airman. To become an enlisted airman, you must be over 17 and not older than 42. You must have a high school degree or an equivalent General Educational Diploma (GED) and be in good health. You can be disqualified from joining the USAF if you have a severe law violation or a history of drug use or mental problems.

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Low-cost airlines, such as Allegiant Air , a prominent budget carrier based in Las Vegas, have a strong interest in the Florida market. They firmly believe that Florida is one of the most significant leisure destinations in the country for passenger growth. While many airlines have either increased their services to Florida or expanded their operations at select facilities within the state, Allegiant has taken it a step further by growing its network to include six different operating bases.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Turkish Airlines has revealed that it has begun using facial recognition to help speed up the aircraft boarding process. This, the carrier says, will speed up the boarding process by 50% and will ultimately be introduced elsewhere in its network.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

On Tuesday, November 19th, a group of passengers onboard an American Airlines flight were forced to restrain the wrists and ankles of a disruptive airline passenger using duct tape after the individual in question allegedly attempted to open an aircraft door while the plane was airborne. The incident occurred onboard American Airlines Flight 1915, a daily morning flight from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to American's Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) hub.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

An American Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner was struck by moderate to severe turbulence on November 15, 2024. As a result of this, two members of the cabin crew were reportedly injured. The severity of the injuries is currently unknown. Simple Flying has asked American Airlines for a comment.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

With the days getting shorter and the temperatures dropping, Porter Airlines hopes that travelers from around Ottawa are ready for some vacation time in the warmer environs of Florida. The low-cost carrier is adding new seasonal routes between Ottawa and Tampa, and Fort Myers to its growing network.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Using information provided by Cirium , the world's most trusted source of aviation analytics, we have compiled a list of nonstop Alaska Airlines flights with more than 31 rotations during December 2024. The list also includes information about the flights, what aircraft are deployed on the routes, and what nonstop competition Alaska Airlines has from other airlines.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. The Cambridge, Massachusetts -based college specializes in engineering and technology, and it finds itself at the forefront of various industries. This includes computer science, technology, and even the aviation and aerospace industries.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines wish to grow its presence at AustinBergstrom International Airport (AUS) even further has not stopped quite yet. The legacy carrier has added yet another route to its network service to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is set to commence in May of next year.

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Germany was one of the early leaders in developing helicopters in WWII (e.g., its limited production Fa 223 Drache entered service in 1941). But the United States was not far behind and by January 1943, the US Army had introduced its first successful helicopter (the R-4B Hoverfly) into service. While helicopters would only see limited use in WWII, they would see much more extensive use in the Korean War before coming into their own in the Vietnam War.

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Anyone who has flown to Chicago OHare International Airport (ORD) knows that once the aircraft lands, it does not mean the trip is over. Thanks to the hub's eight runways and hundreds of daily departures, the airports elaborate taxiway system can add even more time to the trip before gate arrival.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after a Boeing 737-800 operated by American Airlines entered prohibited airspace over Washington DC earlier this week without authorization. The incident occurred just seconds after the aircraft departed from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In news broken by Air & Space Forces Magazine on November 21 , the United States Air Force (USAF), as the primary F-35 contractor, and the F-35 Joint Program Office made what is being characterized as an initial agreement as to the quantity and price for F-35 Lots 18 and 19. All this means for now is that F-35 production will continue.