May, 2024

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Tips for Conducting Remote Ground School Sessions

CFI Academy

With the increasing reliance on digital platforms for education, remote ground school sessions have become an essential component of flight training. As a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), adapting to this mode of teaching can expand your reach and offer flexibility to your students. However, remote instruction comes with its own set of challenges.

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Airbus led alliance launches four-year hydrogen trial at three European airports

Aerotime

Airbus is to lead an alliance of industry partners in researching aviation hydrogen handling and refueling at three selected European airports. The group of academic partners, airport operators and hydrogen-industry companies will work with Airbus to demonstrate how small-scale liquid hydrogen aircraft ground operations can be managed. The four-year project, at Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Budapest Airport (BUD), will run as Europe searches for solutions to th

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American Begins the Long and Difficult Task of Fixing the Mess It Created Over the Last Two Years

Cranky Flier

Two weeks ago, the rumors began to swirl. American Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja was out. Or he was at least taking a leave of absence. Or he was working from home. Something was going on, and people in the know began talking. The saga has now ended after a fortnight. Vasu was unceremoniously booted from his job this week. While many of the policies that Vasu drove have not delivered, the ultimate blame has to lie with his boss, CEO Robert Isom.

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Alaska Airlines elevates its premium inflight retail menu with the return of Main Cabin hot meals  

Alaska Air

We're elevating our premium onboard menu with the return of hot meals to our inflight retail menu in the Main Cabin. Fueled by our industry leading pre-order program, our inflight menu continues to offer more choices than any other U.S. airline. The post Alaska Airlines elevates its premium inflight retail menu with the return of Main Cabin hot meals appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Follow The D-Day Squadron Live Flying Across The Atlantic Ocean

Vintage Aviation News

Today May 18, 2024, five years after their successful mission in 2019, the D-Day Squadron – the American contingent of Douglas C-47 and DC-3 transports is expected to depart Waterbury-Oxford Airport (KOXC) in Oxford, Connecticut and head out across the North Atlantic along the original Blue Spruce route. Once they complete the flight the fleet will participate in events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasions and 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.

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Marriott Bonvoy’s Shocking Elite Inflation: 50%+ Of Guests Platinum

One Mile at a Time

I think most people would like to think that their elite status with an airline or hotel group makes them special to that company in some way. After all, the travel brands thank their elite members for being among their best customers, so they’re the ones responsible for the narrative. However, once in a while we get a reality check… When basically everyone is a Marriott Bonvoy elite member We’ve seen an increasing trend among Marriott Bonvoy properties, whereby they have a sign at the front des

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Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant Pay Is So Bad, 1 In 10 Live Out Of Their Car

Simple Flying

The Association of Flight Attendants Alaska (AFA Alaska), the union representing Alaska Airlines flight attendants, has come forward with the results of an affordability survey. AFA Alaska had 52% of members complete the survey, finding that 79% of respondents are experiencing financial insecurity.

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Frontier’s Evolving Network in Maps

Cranky Flier

Frontier has been telling us that it needed to remake its operation, delving even further into the out-and-back model of basing crews and airplanes in one city and having them back home that night. This is a real change compared to what the airline did previously, and it’s something we can see quite well in maps. I don’t have a perfectly clear view into all the bases that the airline may have closed, so please do keep in that mind.

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Celebrating Aviation Maintenance Technician Day: Honoring the unsung heroes of Alaska Airlines 

Alaska Air

Today, we take a moment to celebrate a group of dedicated professionals whose expertise and commitment ensure the safety, reliability and excellence of our fleet. The post Celebrating Aviation Maintenance Technician Day: Honoring the unsung heroes of Alaska Airlines appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Singapore Airlines Awards Staff With Bonus Equivalent to Nearly Eight Months Salary

Airline Geeks

Singapore Airlines has announced that it will reward staff with a bonus equivalent to eight months of salary, following the airline's record-breaking profits.

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United 767 Diverts Over Stuck Laptop, Leads To 27-Hour Delay

One Mile at a Time

If this doesn’t highlight the operational complexity of the airline industry, then I don’t know what does (thanks to PYOK for flagging this). United 767 diverts to Shannon over laptop issue This incident happened on Sunday, May 19, 2024, and involves United Airlines flight UA12 from Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH), to Chicago (ORD). The flight was operated by a 30-year-old Boeing 767-300ER with the registration code N663UA.

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Turkish Airlines Flight Attendant Hits Cabin Ceiling & Breaks Spine After Severe Turbulence Rocks Airbus A321

Simple Flying

Another incident of mid-flight turbulence involving an Airbus narrowbody jet belonging to Turkish Airlines has come to light. While airplanes encounter turbulence every day, incidents severe enough to injure passengers and crew also seem to be on the rise.

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Etihad reveals fleet plans until 2030, A380s to stay until at least 2032

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Etihad Airways has forged a strong position both in the Middle East market and globally since its first flight in 2003. Now serving 70 destinations worldwide with a mixed fleet of 89 aircraft, the airline is keeping one eye firmly focused on its future growth strategy and how it will optimize its fleet going forward. During an interview with German-language publication AeroTelegraph, Etihad’s CEO Antonoaldo Neves has provided some insight as to how the airline is planning its fleet composition i

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Putting American’s Network Superiority Claims to the Test

Cranky Flier

At American’s Investor Day two months ago, it started to create a justification for its focus on smaller cities using “network superiority” metrics. I wasn’t satisfied with those metrics, so in partnership with Raymond James, I built my own model. Now, it’s been a couple of weeks since presenting that to Raymond James’s clients, and I’m able to share parts of it with you here.

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Alaska Airlines celebrates summer travel season with “upgrade unlocked” – get ready for a surprise upgrade to Premium Class!

Alaska Air

Every day this summer, Alaska Airlines is surprising and delighting at least one guest seated in our Main Cabin with an upgrade to Premium Class to celebrate the start of the busy travel season. The post Alaska Airlines celebrates summer travel season with “upgrade unlocked” – get ready for a surprise upgrade to Premium Class! appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Emirates Employees to Receive Bonus of Five Months Salary

Airline Geeks

Emirates is giving its over 100,000 employees a bonus worth 20 weeks of their respective salaries after posting record profits.

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SpaceX Adds Cosmic Tourism Offering to Website

Flying Magazine

Human spaceflight has long been a goal for SpaceX, the rocket and satellite manufacturing venture of billionaire Elon Musk. Per an update to the company’s website, it appears interested customers can now book their spots on missions to the International Space Station (ISS), moon, and Mars, with flights beginning as early as this year. SpaceX this week quietly added a “ Human Spaceflight ” tab to its website, listing four destinations to which customers can book flights: Earth orbit, the ISS, lun

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4 Reasons The $3.9 Billion New Air Force One Program Cost Boeing $7 Billion & Counting

Simple Flying

Boeing airplanes have transported United States presidents for several decades. The latest iteration of the presidential aircraft is a pair of modified Boeing 747-200 (VC25A). In 2018, the Air Force continued the legacy with two modified Boeing 747-8 orders to replace the current aging airplanes.

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airBaltic to collaborate with Fokker Next Gen to design a hydrogen airliner 

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airBaltic has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with Fokker Next Gen on the development of a clean-sheet airliner powered by liquid hydrogen, the Riga-based carrier announced on May 13, 2024. Fokker Next Gen aims to develop a hydrogen-powered airliner by 2035 able to carry between 120 and 150 passengers, and with a range of up to 2,500 km.

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The FAA is Reauthorized But The Only Interesting Bit is Where Those New DCA Slots Go

Cranky Flier

After a few extensions and all sorts of wrangling, the Federal Aviation Administration is now reauthorized by Congress through September 2028. In the 1,068 page bill , there is… pretty much nothing of interest. That, however, won’t stop me from talking about it. If you’re into research and studies, it’s time to get excited. The word “report” appears 600 times with “study” showing up 310 times and “research” making an appearance in 219 p

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Alaska Airlines launches new options for guests to support sustainable travel

Alaska Air

Now, when you book your flights with Alaska Airlines, guests will have the option to reduce their environmental impacts by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credits right in the booking path. The post Alaska Airlines launches new options for guests to support sustainable travel appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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American Resumes Flights to Haiti Amid Violent Civil Unrest

Airline Geeks

American Airlines resumed flights to Haiti’s Port-au-Prince International Airport on Thursday after a long hiatus due to civil unrest.

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National Championship Air Races take off for Roswell, NM in 2025

Vintage Aviation News

PRESS RELEASE Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) proudly announces that Roswell, NM will be the new home of the world-renowned National Championship Air Races (NCAR). Following a lengthy selection process by RARA, and after demonstrating its commitment to carry forward this one-of-a-kind event, Roswell has been chosen to host the return of the air races in 2025.

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5 Airlines That Give You Points For Offsetting Your Carbon Emissions

Simple Flying

Long before the notion of 'flight shame' affected air travel, many airlines had started their journeys towards sustainability. Some airlines supported the preservation of forests, while others were involved in replacing traditional jet fuel with sustainable aviation fuels.

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Saudi Arabia showcases aviation ambitions, eVTOL roadmap at Future Aviation Forum 

Aerotime

The third edition of the Future Aviation Forum , which took place in Riyadh on May 20-22, 2024, served as a platform on which to present Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to become one of the epicenters of growth for the aviation industry over years to come. While a handful of flagship projects such as the launch of new national carrier Riyadh Air and the gigantic expansion of Riyadh’s King Salman International Airport (RUH) have often monopolized the headlines, the Saudi plans are holistic,

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Cranky on the Web: Getting My Time on Wing, Summer Trouble, and the New Frontier

Cranky Flier

Figured if I’m refreshing logos, might as well do this one too, right? Here’s an action-packed week for you, and we’ll start with the latest episode of The Air Show We are back at full strength this week, as Jon, Brian, and I get together to talk about the “New” Frontier. This isn’t just a look at the new bundling options, though that’s a part of it.

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Celebrating International Flight Attendant Day at Alaska Airlines 

Alaska Air

It’s International Flight Attendant Day, and we’re celebrating our remarkable inflight crew, who go above and beyond for our guests every day. For everything you are, and everything you do—thank you! The post Celebrating International Flight Attendant Day at Alaska Airlines appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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San Antonio’s First Long-Haul Flight Takes Off

Airline Geeks

Condor's first flight from San Antonio to Frankfurt takes off, marking the very first transatlantic service from the airport.

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Warbird Paradise: The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Inspire

A long-overdue visit to Dayton, Ohio, and the world’s largest military aviation museum. The post Warbird Paradise: The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Measles Case Confirmed On SkyWest-Operated United Airlines Flight From LAX To Fresno

Simple Flying

On Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, a case of measles was reported in Fresno, California, among over 150 cases of the extremely communicable virus that the Centers have reported for Disease Control and Protection (CDC). This illness is of particular concern as the passenger in question, who has since been diagnosed with the virus, had recently traveled onboard a United Airlines flight, one which was nearly 70% full at the time, according to reports.

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Saudia Group orders 105 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft for future expansion

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The Saudia Group has announced an order for a further 105 Airbus A320neo family aircraft in a ceremony at the Future Aviation Forum being held In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between May 20 and 22, 2024. The new aircraft will be used to bolster the fleets of both Saudia and its low-cost subsidiary, flyadeal in a deal that will help the Group keep pace with the Kingdom’s ambitious expansion plans for aviation in the coming years.

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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport: JetBlue Looks Across the Pond, Spirit’s DCA Surprise

Cranky Flier

New Relationship Could Leave BA Feeling Blue If at first you don’t succeed, try again with your ex’s JV partner, the old saying goes. JetBlue and British Airways applied to begin a code-sharing agreement that would cover 17 European destinations and 75 in the United States — 39 from New York and 36 from Boston — if approved. This would give BA the feed in Boston and New York that it isn’t getting from American.

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At Alaska Airlines, honoring the fallen and their families

Alaska Air

A custom-made cart with American flag curtains and the insignia of the six branches of the military is the most visible part of the Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier Program, which honors those on their final journey. The post At Alaska Airlines, honoring the fallen and their families appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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World’s Longest-Serving Flight Attendant Passes Away

Airline Geeks

The world's longest-serving flight attendant Bette Nash has passed away after a battle with cancer, American Airlines confirmed on Saturday.

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MAJOR: Vasu Raja Leaving American Airlines

One Mile at a Time

American Airlines has just announced that one of the company’s top executives is leaving the airline. I’d argue that this has significant implications, and is even more telling than if the CEO left the company… American’s Chief Commercial Officer is out Vasu Raja, American’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will be leaving the airline in June 2024.

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Singapore Airlines Expects Its 1st Boeing 777-9 Late Next Year

Simple Flying

Goh Choon Phong, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Singapore Airlines , stated that the airline still expects to take delivery of its first Boeing 777-9, the larger variant of the 777X, in late 2025, despite some executives hinting that the deliveries of the type could slip further.

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Farewell flight–NASA’s classic DC-8 finally retires with historic flyby: video   

Aerotime

After 37 years of sterling service operating a huge range of specialist research missions, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s specially modified Douglas DC-8 airliner has made its final flight in some style. On May 15, 2024, the vintage jet was flown at low altitude from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California, to an airfield near Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, where it will be used to train future aircraft technicians at