Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Saudia, the national airline of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recently transported three of its retired Boeing 777 aircraft from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Riyadh International Airport (RUH). There, they are to be stripped down of any useful parts with the fuselages then to be used for a new tourist attraction to be known as ‘Boulevard Runway’ However, rather than ferrying the trio of widebodies on a short flight between the two airports, the aircraft were transported by road courtesy

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

While there are lots of areas where United Airlines has been improving, Wi-Fi is an area where the carrier greatly lags both American and Delta. You’d think that something’s gotta give at some point, especially with United increasingly being in Delta’s league , and Delta offering fast and free Wi-Fi. Along those lines, here’s an interesting rumor. United expected to make Wi-Fi announcement soon The always reliable @xJonNYC reports on some interesting rumors about the future of United’s inflight

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The Boeing Starliner, which is currently attached to the International Space Station (ISS), has reportedly started emitting mysterious ping noises. NASA and Boeing engineers have so far been unable to determine the cause of the unusual sounds.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Periodically, we highlight vintage aircraft listed for sale with one of our sponsors, Platinum Fighter Sales. One of their newly-listed airframes which really caught our eyes is a rare 1 941 Nakajima A6M2 Model 21 Zero described in the text and images below. The Nakajima A6M-2 Zero was discovered as a wreck in the jungle on Ballale Island, part of the Solomon Islands, in 1965.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

After Cathay Pacific was forced to inspect all 48 of its Airbus A350s, the airline has confirmed that engineers identified 15 aircraft that needed repairs. On September 2, 2024, Cathay Pacific initiated a fleet-wide inspection of all 30 Airbus A350-900s and 18 A350-1000s after the airline identified an engine component failure on an aircraft destined for Zurich.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

When it leaves the International Space Station next Friday, Boeing’s troubled Starliner crew capsule may not be going quietly into the night. The spacecraft started making a funny noise on Saturday shortly after it was announced that Boeing would attempt to return the vehicle autonomously to Earth on Sept. 6. Astronaut Butch Wilmore, who rode Starliner to the ISS three months ago on an eight day mission with Suni Williams, heard a strange pulsing noise coming through a speaker that he play

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

American Airlines has announced a series of new seasonal European routes for summer 2025. The oneworld member airline will connect four different US hubs with five transatlantic destinations - Athens, Madrid, Rome, Edinburgh, and Milan.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Czech flag carrier CSA will cease air operations and discontinue the use of the historical “OK” code, as its parent company, Smartwings, restructures its aviation businesses. According to reports in the Czech media, while not disappearing de jure, CSA will be repurposed as a holding company after October 27, 2024. All airline operations will then be transferred to Smartwings.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

An Army investigation found an F-35 pilot with no previous experience in the type was at the controls of an Apache attack helicopter when it crashed at a base in Utah last February. According to KUTV , which got a copy of the report, the pilot was a colonel and he had 35 minutes of sim time in the Apache before he took off on an orientation flight with a Master Warrant Officer who was qualified in the type.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 31, 2024

During a layover, we may be used to walking around the terminal, trying to catch a nap in a less-than-ideal bench seat, or grabbing a bite to eat. However, have you ever thought about riding a bike around the airport's perimeter? Those traveling to/from or via Thailand's capital have that option, thanks to the Happy and Healthy Bike Lane surrounding Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In recent years, summer demand for travel between the United States and Europe has been through the roof, so we’ve seen US airlines add as much capacity there as possible. Every year, we see airlines tweak their European route network a bit, based on both capacity and demand, and announce new services. Along those lines, American has just announced its seasonal expansion for the summer of 2025, making it the first US carrier to announce these plans for next summer.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Sweden will abolish its aviation tax from July 2025 in a bid to boost air travel. The tax, which has been in effect in the Scandinavian country since 2018, represents a levy of between SEK76 and 504 (approximately US$7.4 – 49) depending on the destination, on each airline ticket for flights arriving or departing Swedish airports (transit passengers are exempt).

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

One of the enduring mysteries of the summer aviation news cycle was just how the world’s largest flying boat was going to get to one of the country’s most land-locked museums but that may have been solved. The folks who keep the A-26K “Special Kay” flying posted on Facebook Sunday that the massive Philippine Mars, which has no landing gear, will be flown from its current base on Sproat Lake on Canada’s Vancouver Island to Lake Roosevelt, Arizona’s largest body

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Jeff Bezos, the former Chairman, President, and Chief Executive officer of Amazon, the owner of The Washington Post newspaper, and the space company Blue Origin. With a net worth north of $200 billion, Bezos is the second-richest man in the world, surpassed only by Elon Musk. He owns a fleet of private jets and has recently expanded his private jet fleet to include four aircraft.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Here’s a development that counters the industry trend, especially as countries set climate goals… Sweden abolishing tax on air travelers In a major policy reversal, the Swedish government has announced that it will eliminate its aviation tax as of July 2025. This was revealed as part of the government’s 2025 budget bill, which otherwise includes more spending on infrastructure, research, and innovation, as well as tax relief on foreign exports.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

A Turkish Airlines flight en route from Istanbul to Taipei in Taiwan encountered severe turbulence shortly before it landed at Taipei. Although the aircraft, a Boeing 777, landed safely, four passengers and two crew members were reportedly injured in the incident according to local media. The flight involved in this latest incident of turbulence affecting commercial aircraft occurred as Turkish Airlines flight TK24 from Istanbul-Ataturk Airport (IST) to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

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Inspire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

By John Muhle, EAA 1360048, EAA Chapter 289 President It was Wings and Wheels in the summer of 2022, and a young man had made plans to attend the event with his dad, Grant, and a friend. Ryland Anderson was 18 and had tried a few different career paths, but he wasn’t excited about any […] The post From Wheels to Wings: A Young Eagle’s Story first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

While the global IT meltdown was probably the most significant occurrence - there was a multi-day ordeal a week prior, affecting JetBlue travelers in Paris. What was supposed to be a mere eight hour flight was actually a lengthy 3 day ordeal as a 10-month-old A321LR encountered issues!

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Visiting New Zealand is about to get more expensive, as the country is drastically increasing the fee it charges international visitors… New Zealand international visitor levy increasing to 100 NZD New Zealand requires visitors from visa waiver countries to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) prior to travel, as is the case with many countries around the world.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Texas Woman’s University (TWU) is launching a new flight school, the Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences, this semester, aiming to empower women and address the pilot shortage. According to NBC Dallas , the university is now the only woman-focused university nationwide with a professional pilot program. Backed by a $15 million grant from the Doswell Foundation, TWU’s program will offer two degree tracks: professional pilot and flight operations.

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World Airline News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Qantas is adding further capacity to the US with the launch of direct flights from Melbourne to Honolulu from early-May 2025*. On sale from today, the new service will boost capacity to the USA by adding more than 40,000 seats per year to the Hawaiian capital, in addition to existing Sydney to Honolulu services with Qantas and Jetstar which collectively operate eight times per week.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross has recently made news in the aviation world by acquiring a private jethis customized Gulfstream G550, dubbed "Maybach Air." This luxurious aircraft allows Ross and his entourage to travel in style while showcasing his opulent lifestyle and business acumen.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

A credit card that I don’t often talk about is currently offering an improved welcome offer, as flagged by Doctor Of Credit. While it’s not the richest offer we’ve ever seen on the card, it is the best bonus the card has offered in roughly a year. Lufthansa Miles & More Card 80K bonus miles promo The Lufthansa Miles & More World Elite Mastercard issued in the United States is currently offering a bonus of 80,000 miles after spending $3,000 within the first 90 days.

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Airline Economics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will provide over $2bn in grants to improve airport infrastructure across the US. Around $1.9bn for 519 grants was announced on September 6, 2024, under the airport improvement program (AIP).

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Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The European aviation regulator is planning to issue an order requiring operators to inspect Airbus A350 engines following a recent engine fire incident.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The Airbus A380 is an unquestionably stunning aircraft and is sure to capture the attention of many wherever it flies. While the aircraft has not had as long of a successful life compared to the Boeing 747, several planes continue to operate passenger flights today. In contrast, many 747 examples have been retired or converted into freighters. It has taken some time for A380 operators to introduce their planes back to service since the pandemic.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Global aviation in Europe is very much controlled by the “big three” European airline groups — Air France-KLM, IAG, and Lufthansa Group. These airline groups strategically try to buy up independent airlines, largely in order to prevent competitors from doing the same. We’ve just seen Air France-KLM acquire a stake in Scandinavian Airlines , and we’re also seeing Lufthansa Group acquire a stake in ITA Airways.

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Airline Economics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

European airline easyJet is partnering with US startup JetZero to develop future blended wing aircraft for commercial aviation. easyJet said the aircraft is expected to provide up to 50% lower fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions versus traditional tube-and-wing designs. The aircraft also has the potential to be powered by hydrogen.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Airbus is taking a turn on the negative-publicity rollercoaster. Cathay Pacific, the flagship carrier for Hong Kong, announced it has grounded its fleet of Airbus A350-1000s for inspection after finding faulty engine components in 15 of 18 aircraft. According to a report today (September 3) in online outlet Channel News Asia, Cathay Pacific Flight CX383 took off from Hong Kong for Zurich, Switzerland, yesterday, but turned back after the failure of an unspecified component of one of its Rolls-Ro

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The re-engined A330 aircraft has seen a significant order uptick since the July Farnborough Airshow; with 57 firm orders and 60 options placed by four customers, the Airbus A330neo has become the most ordered widebody aircraft in recent weeks. This raises the question of whether the aircraft type is making a comeback.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Malaysia Airlines has announced plans to expand its long haul network, which is something we haven’t otherwise seen the airline do in recent years. Malaysia Airlines adds Kuala Lumpur to Paris route As of March 22, 2025, Malaysia Airlines will launch a new service between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Paris (CDG). The route will operate 4x weekly for the first week, and will then start operating daily.

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Flyertalk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced an inquiry into America’s four biggest airlines on September 5, 2024, ordering information about their loyalty programs to protect customers from “potential unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices.” Transportation Department Evaluating “Fairness, Transparency, Predictability, and Competitiveness” In announcing the probe of American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta Air Lines SkyMiles, Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards, and United Airlines MileagePl

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The U.S. government has siezed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s Dassault 900 EX for alleged sanctions violations. The big business jet, which Maduro reportedly used as his version of Air Force One, was flown by American officials from the Dominican Republic to Fort Lauderdale. “This morning, the Justice Department seized an aircraft we allege was illegally purchased for $13 million through a shell company and smuggled out of the United States for use by Nicolás Maduro and his cronies,

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Venture to even the furthest destinations with British Airways ! The London Heathrow-based airline flies its furthest trips to Santiago, Singapore, Hong Kong, Cape Town, and Tokyo.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Well, this is a shame. Several months ago, Delta Air Lines introduced its only daytime eastbound transatlantic flight. People either love or hate these kinds of flights, and personally I loved to see the option. Unfortunately this frequency isn’t lasting long, as it’s already being discontinued. Delta’s daytime eastbound transatlantic flight cut For some background, since March 31, 2024, Delta has been operating a third daily flight between New York (JFK) and Paris (CDG).

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Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Pilots from the European low-cost-carrier will be able to gain experience in the right seat of a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Archer Aviation’s eVTOL prototype Midnight completed 402 test flights so far this year, surpassing its goal of 400 flights in 2024, the company announced Tuesday. Over the past eight months, Archer has intensified its flight test operations in preparation for “for-credit” certification testing with the FAA. “When we first set our goal for 400 flights this year it was viewed as aggressive, but here we are in August already knocking it out,” said Adam Goldstein, CEO and founder of Archer.

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