Aerotime

MAY 17, 2024

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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Cranky Flier

MAY 30, 2024

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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Simple Flying

MAY 28, 2024

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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Alaska Air

MAY 22, 2024

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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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 18, 2024

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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One Mile at a Time

MAY 19, 2024

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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Aerotime

MAY 27, 2024

The Middle East is shaping up to become, most likely, the first region of the World that will see regular commercial eVTOL service. EVTOL developers are flocking to the region to strike deals with the local authorities and industry players. The Future Aviation Forum, which took place in Riyadh, May 20-22, 2024 , was no exception. Visitors to the Advanced Air Mobility Pavilion at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC) could get a close look at a full-scale mockup of Archer’s

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Simple Flying

MAY 11, 2024

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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Alaska Air

MAY 24, 2024

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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Airline Geeks

MAY 15, 2024

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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One Mile at a Time

MAY 20, 2024

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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Aerotime

MAY 30, 2024

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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Cranky Flier

MAY 13, 2024

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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Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2024

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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Alaska Air

MAY 30, 2024

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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Airline Geeks

MAY 13, 2024

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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Flying Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

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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Aerotime

MAY 13, 2024

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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Cranky Flier

MAY 21, 2024

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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Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

In June 2014, a safety audit by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Uganda led to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) suspending all Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) of airlines operating international flights. The suspension led to the demise of Air Uganda, one of the country's most prominent airlines at the time.

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Alaska Air

MAY 7, 2024

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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Airline Geeks

MAY 31, 2024

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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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 23, 2024

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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Aerotime

MAY 20, 2024

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 Flier

MAY 25, 2024

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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Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2024

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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Alaska Air

MAY 31, 2024

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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Airline Geeks

MAY 18, 2024

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

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Inspire

MAY 22, 2024

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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Hangar 132

Aerotime

MAY 16, 2024

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

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Cranky Flier

MAY 24, 2024

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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Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

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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Alaska Air

MAY 27, 2024

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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Airline Geeks

MAY 25, 2024

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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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 3, 2024

In 2021 Aero Legends based at Headcorn in the UK announced that they had commissioned the rebuild of another Supermarine Spitfire in a two-seat configuration to join their stable, this being Mk.IX MJ444, a WWII combat veteran which served with several Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) fighter squadrons in Europe, just like her sister ship NH341 Elizabeth.

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Aerotime

MAY 13, 2024

An Air Tanzania Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that was sent to Malaysia for maintenance in November 2023 remains in the Asian country after corrosion issues were discovered with the aircraft’s two Rolls-Royce engines. According to reports in local media, the aircraft involved (registered 5H-TCJ) has been grounded for almost eight months and is currently sitting without engines close to the disused low-cost carrier terminal at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

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Cranky Flier

MAY 22, 2024

Do you like Andrew’s Moment of Levity? No you don’t. You LOVE it. And since it’s the most important thing you read every week, I have good news for you. It is going to continue for another year thanks to the newly-christened San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport extending its sponsorship of the Cranky Weekly Review. You may remember that the Cranky Weekly Review began life as the Cranky Coronavirus Daily Update back on March 24, 2020.

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