Aerotime
JUNE 20, 2024
Two leading eVTOL developers, Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, have announced significant milestones in their path to commercial roll out. On June 20, 2024, Joby Aviation confirmed it received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization to roll out the software platform that will allow it to manage several key commercial and operational functions.
Cranky Flier
JUNE 17, 2024
For the last year and a half, American has been involved in a war against travel agencies, companies, and travelers themselves over how and where they can book their travel. General Vasu Raja led the fight, and, well, he lost. Badly. Now President Robert Isom has removed General Vasu from his post, as he tries to salvage the war effort. Under Steve Johnson, previously Chief Strategy Officer, the plan now appears to involve a quick 180-degree shift in tone and substance.
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Simple Flying
JUNE 17, 2024
The new Air Force One, known as the VC-25B, has suffered another setback after its first flight has been pushed back by more than a year. The revised date will hopefully see the upcoming presidential aircraft take its maiden flight in March 2026.
Alaska Air
JUNE 19, 2024
We're now welcoming guests to a new and cutting-edge space in San Francisco International Harvey Milk Terminal 1 following a two-year relocation project from Terminal 2. This multimillion-dollar investment allows us to deliver a premium and enhanced guest experience at SFO as the largest carrier at Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The post Alaska Airlines unveils new state-of-the-art location at Harvey Milk Terminal 1, reinforcing its position as SFO’s second largest carrier appeared first on Alask
Aerotime
JUNE 20, 2024
A new study commissioned by the Air France-KLM Group has revealed the eye-watering sums of money that the company feeds into the French and Dutch economies. In Air France-KLM’s 20 anniversary year the company felt it was a good time to “quantify and analyze the socio-economic benefits generated by its activity in France and the Netherlands” through an impact study.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 21, 2024
I’d be impressed by this woman’s time management skills and hustle, if only her actions weren’t so reckless… Pilot reportedly worked at Virgin Atlantic & KM Malta Airlines Airline pilots have a lot of responsibility, given the number of lives they have in their hands. This is why aviation is so heavily regulated, to ensure that pilots only fly so many hours, and have a minimum amount of rest between trips.
World Airline News
JUNE 20, 2024
The first Airbus A350-1000 for Ethiopian Airlines. Airbus A350-1041 F-WWXL (msn 691) “Ethiopia – Land of Origins” will become ET-BAW on delivery. Copyright Photo: Eurospot.
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Aerotime
JUNE 19, 2024
Embraer has announced that is currently engaging in talks to sell its increasingly popular E2 regional jet to South American carriers LATAM Airlines Group SA (LATAM) and Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (Gol). Any order received from the carriers for new E2 aircraft would help improve connectivity between Brazilian cities, said Chief Executive Officer Francisco Gomes Neto.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 16, 2024
In the miles & points world, we’re almost all familiar with the Bilt Mastercard (issued in partnership with Wells Fargo), which is one of the most innovative products that we’ve seen launch in recent years. Bilt Rewards is a transferable points currency , and the Bilt Mastercard is one of the most lucrative no annual fee cards out there. The coolest aspect of the Bilt Mastecard is that you can earn points for paying rent at no cost , even when your landlord doesn’t accept credit cards.
Inspire
JUNE 19, 2024
Kelley and Todd Whitaker, EAA 1571782 and 1571783, had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph two solo U.S. Navy Blue Angels and aerobatic pilot Rob Holland over Vero Beach, Florida, in May 2024. The post Rob Holland AeroSports and the Blue Angels first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Simple Flying
JUNE 18, 2024
The Brazil-based aircraft manufacturer Embraer has recently enjoyed strong demand for its aircraft, driving up the company's stock. This year, American Airlines confirmed an order for 85 Airbus A321neos, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10s, and 90 Embraer E175s (with the option of a total of 133 Embraers). It's not just orders: it's also deliveries. Embraer E2 deliveries more than doubled in 2023.
Aerotime
JUNE 21, 2024
Flying boats are a rare breed of aircraft these days. Yet while their popularity as versatile flying machines may have faded since their heyday in the 1930s and 1940s, there remain a few that are still going strong, in most cases many decades after they first took to the air. One such example is a UK-based Catalina flying boat that carries the registration G-PBYA. 3,305 Catalinas were built during the Second World War, but this particular aircraft, which reached its 80th birthday in October 2023
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 17, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to close a loophole that could mean that “public charter” operators have to make major changes to their business model. The basics of the “public charter” loophole Before we talk about what the FAA is planning on changing, let me provide some background, and that’s probably easiest done in the form of an example (since this is kind of technical).
Airline Geeks
JUNE 16, 2024
JetBlue is continuing to scale down operations on its remaining fleet of Embraer E190 aircraft, which are due to be replaced by the Airbus A220.
Simple Flying
JUNE 20, 2024
On Thursday, June 20, two climate activists were arrested for trespassing and vandalism at London Stansted Airport (STN). These activists, who were a part of the climate activist group, Just Stop Oil, allegedly cut through a wire fence at the airport early Thursday. The climate activists then used a fire extinguisher to cover several private jets in a coat of orange spray paint.
Aerotime
JUNE 21, 2024
Canadian simulator and training giant CAE has inaugurated a new facility in Savannah, Georgia, which will be dedicated to the training of Gulfstream executive jet pilots and technicians. The new training center is located close to Gulfstream’s HQ and production facility, and it has the capacity for as many as four full-flight simulators (FFS). The Savannah facility is the first executive aviation training center to be built exclusively for Gulfstream and CAE’s fifth in the United States, adding
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 16, 2024
On March 30th 2024, after more than two years of negotiations and hard work by both the British Columbia Aviation Museum (BCAM) and Coulson Aviation, the BCAM announced the acquisition of the famous Martin Hawaii Mars flying boat. Operated by Coulson Aviation Group, t he Hawaii Mars flew from 1961 to 2015 in North America fighting over 4,000 wildf ires with its massive water-dropping ability that could end a huge blaze in a single pass.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 21, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating yet another incident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737. This incident is especially strange, since conditions were good, so one has to wonder what exactly was going on with the pilots. Southwest 737 pilots confused in Oklahoma City? This incident involves Southwest Airlines flight WN4069 from Las Vegas (LAS) to Oklahoma City (OKC), which departed on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2024
Ever since Boeing announced its intention to buy back Spirit AeroSystems earlier this year, there have been talks and discussions about how the deal would proceed, given that Spirit has diversified its business over the years.
Aerotime
JUNE 19, 2024
London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) is adding 15 new routes to its timetable over the summer as five international airlines also make their operational debuts from the aviation hub. In a huge boost for the UK’s second largest airport travelers will now have a choice of 223 destinations from 56 airlines when flying from Gatwick. ITA Airways, Atlantic Airways, Azores Airlines, Singapore Airlines and FlyErbil are all operating from London Gatwick for the very first time.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 20, 2024
The Fort Worth-based carrier said in a Thursday memo that it would pause pilot new hire classes through the end of this year.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 20, 2024
Delta Air Lines has just announced a collaboration with Missoni, which might just be the most premium collaboration we’ve ever seen from a US airline… Delta partners with Missoni on amenity kits, lounges Delta and Italian luxury fashion house Missoni are partnering on both amenity kits and lounges, which is a pretty cool collaboration. The first part of this collaboration includes new amenity kits for Delta One, which is the name of Delta’s premium business class experience.
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Emirates has 116 A380s , but not all of them are active. The superjumbo accounts for 45% of the airlines fleet nearly half. When only passenger jets are included, it rises to 47%. Reflecting the different extent and nature of demand for where the A380 is flown, Emirates has seven different seat configurations. The most unusual and extreme is the no-first-class, two-class, 615-seat layout.
Aerotime
JUNE 18, 2024
Claims about worrying practices at Boeing have been released just hours before CEO Dave Calhoun is due to give testimony in front of the Senate Subcommittee on Investigations in Washington DC to answer questions on the company’s “broken safety culture”. According to ABC News , Senator Richard Blumenthal, who serves as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations, revealed details of the new whistleblower claims on June 18, 2024, in a memo from his office.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 15, 2024
The Lufthansa Group’s (Deutsche Lufthansa AG) bid for a 41 percent stake in ITA Airways may be close to approval by European authorities.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 18, 2024
Christopher Elliott has the story of how a couple traveling from Florida to Tanzania were downgraded from business class to economy while on some very expensive business class tickets (thanks to Dennis for flagging this). Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this story is who these people were… Couple downgraded from KLM business class on long haul flight Fran and John Edwardson recently took a trip to go on safari in Tanzania, which was described as “the trip of a lifetime.
Simple Flying
JUNE 17, 2024
Among the many things that airport officials have to keep a close eye on are attempts at drug smuggling. A recent incident at Detroit airport led to the arrest of one man who tried to smuggle more than 30 pounds of cocaine by booking a Delta flight at the last minute.
Aerotime
JUNE 16, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the use of counterfeit titanium parts in Boeing and Airbus jets after concerns were raised by supplier Spirit AeroSystems. According to the New York Times , falsified documents purporting the authenticity for a batch of titanium were provided by a Chinese company in 2019 before it entered the aviation market.
AV Web
JUNE 19, 2024
Yesterday, the U.S. Air Force’s new head of Air Combat Command (ACC) announced he will give all wings under his authority one month to ensure all airmen adhere to the USAF’s latest dress and grooming standards. Wilsbach said, while he believes most personnel adhere to standards, he is “concerned by a discernable decline” in the more than 157,000 uniformed and civilian employees and troops’ commitment to enforcing the rules.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 18, 2024
Note : It’s rumored that the Delta One Lounge JFK will open on June 26, 2024. I’ve updated this post from earlier in the year to reflect that, plus all we know so far about these upcoming lounges. While Delta is by many metrics considered the most premium airline in the United States, one area where the airline has lagged the competition is when it comes to premium lounges dedicated to international passengers.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2024
When an aircraft reaches the end of its operational life, it often finds its final resting place in an aircraft boneyard. These vast storage and disposal facilities, located primarily in dry, low-humidity desert regions, play a critical role in the aviation industry.
Aerotime
JUNE 21, 2024
Reports indicate that Boeing has reallocated its engineering staff to support ongoing commercial development programs and expedite aircraft deliveries. According to a memo to program staff first seen by The Air Current , engineers have been redirected to the 737-7, 737-10, 777-9, and 777-8 freighter programs, shifting away from the experimental X-66A project.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 18, 2024
With the successful conclusion to the celebrations of D-Day + 80 in Normandy, France, some of the Douglas C-47s from the D-Day Squadron, along with others based in Europe, have continued onwards to Germany to help celebrate the 75th anniversary of the successful conclusion of the Berlin Airlift. Western Airlines flying over Frankfurt International. Photo by Ugo Vicenzi The Swedish DC-3 ‘Daisy,” in the background, flew all the way from Sweden to take part to the celebrations.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 21, 2024
In late 2023, Badr Mohammed Al Meer became CEO of Qatar Airways , replacing longtime CEO Akbar Al Baker. If you ask me, Al Meer has done an exceptional job so far in the short time he has been at the airline, and he’s one of the airline CEOs I respect most. In particular, his focus has been on people, including staff and customers. Employees at the airline love him, as one of his first orders of business at the airline was eliminating restrictions on staff, including lifting curfews in Doha and
Simple Flying
JUNE 19, 2024
Anchorage, the most populous city in the state of Alaska, is different in terms of population to other US cities, such as New York or Los Angeles. However, the city's Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) has seen significant activity in recent years. In fact, Anchorage became among the United States' busiest airports during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aerotime
JUNE 18, 2024
Boeing’s search to replace its CEO Dave Calhoun is ongoing as the field of potential candidates narrows, according to the Wall Street Journal. On June 17, 2024, the newspaper reported that GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp declined to be considered for one of the most challenging roles in aviation. Another candidate is thought to be Spirit AeroSystems boss Pat Shanahan, who previously spent 30 years at Boeing in various roles.
Airline Geeks
JUNE 17, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving to revise a regulation governing public charter operators, including JSX.
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