Simple Flying
AUGUST 9, 2024
The Comac C919 has been inching closer to certification in the European Union (EU). The blocs regulators have been visiting their Chinese counterparts to assess the C919, including its simulators.
AV Web
AUGUST 8, 2024
Pilot’s associations are sounding the alarm on Airbus’ proposal to move towards single-pilot operations in the cockpit. In an Aug. 6 letter to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury, Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) President Capt. Jason Ambrosi urged the manufacturer to reconsider its proposal to reduce cockpit crew from two to one from entering the commercial aviation environment.
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One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 7, 2024
United Airlines will be discontinuing its popular inflight magazine, and that’s kind of sad… United Hemispheres Magazine being cut ModernRetail is reporting that United Airlines will be discontinuing the print version of its Hemispheres Magazine shortly. The magazine first launched in 1992, so it’s being discontinued after roughly 32 years. This is truly the end of an era , as United was the last of the “big three” US legacy airlines to still have an inflight magazine.
Jetwhine
AUGUST 9, 2024
Making an ATR-72 Spin I wasn’t in Brazil on Friday afternoon, but I saw the post on Twitter or X (or whatever you call it) showing Voepass Airlines flight 2283, an ATR-72, rotating as it plunged to the ground near Sao Paulo from its 17,000-foot cruising altitude.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 6, 2024
Concerns remain over Starliner's capability to safely undock from the International Space Station (ISS). Additionally, it has emerged that Starliner's flight software is not capable of undocking autonomously, raising the risk of losing the spacecraft entirely if it is not flown back manually. The ongoing complications will also likely delay the upcoming Crew-9 mission, which would launch into space over a month later than planned and possibly with just half its crew.
AV Web
AUGUST 8, 2024
A Cessna 172 has gone viral on social media this week as it completed a ferry flight from California to Hawaii. According to FlightAware , the aircraft, N176TA, departed Merced Regional Airport (KMCE) in California on Tuesday and flew some 2,425 miles before landing in Honolulu, Hawaii 18 hours later. The flight was more than three times the range of the 2018 Cessna 172 Skyhawk SP, making it an impressive feat.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 3, 2024
Once in a while we’ll see a story of someone being taken off a plane in handcuffs. However, it’s not usually the pilot… Frontier Airlines pilot taken off plane in handcuffs A video is circulating on social media of someone being escorted off a Frontier Airlines aircraft in handcuffs. Specifically, the person is seen walking down the stairs attached to the jet bridge, and onto the apron, where he’s placed in a car.
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Simple Flying
AUGUST 4, 2024
An international passenger who arrived into the United States from London last week onboard a Norse Atlantic flight was infected with measles, states the Orange County Department of Public Health (DPH). While the authorities are trying to identify potential exposure, this is the second incident of this nature to have occurred so far this year.
AV Web
AUGUST 6, 2024
One of the business units abandoned by Bombardier a few years ago is flourishing under its new Canadian owner as it capitalizes on the worldwide increase in wildfires. De Havilland Canada bought Bombardier’s highly specialized amphibious water bomber business and is now building new DHC-515 Firefighter water skimming aircraft at its Calgary, Alberta plant from components and subassemblies made at its Victoria, B.C. facility.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 6, 2024
Delta recently had a massive operational meltdown , whereby 7,000 flights were canceled, and even more flights were delayed. While that was a mess, I’d argue that the company’s recovery has been even worse, as Delta has done everything it can to avoid taking accountability. The Atlanta-based airline has vowed to sue CrowdStrike and Microsoft to recover the losses from this incident, which are expected to total around $500 million.
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 9, 2024
Vintage Aviation News first reported on the restoration progress of the 1954 Beechcraft E18S-9700 “Super 18” in January 2023. This aircraft is currently under a return-to-flight program at the Vintage Flying Museum (VFM) located at Meacham International Airport (FTW) north of Fort Worth, Texas. One of the two carburetor assemblies is now to be installed.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 7, 2024
How many fighter jets does China produce? Estimating Chinese production numbers is not as easy as in the West (where the manufacturers disclose their production numbers). The number of aircraft produced by the Chinese Air Force (properly the People's Liberation Army Air Force or PLAAF) can only be estimated. The numbers below do not include the JF-17 Thunder jointly produced with Pakistan.
AV Web
AUGUST 6, 2024
A flight instructor who flew students for almost a year after surrendering his certificate has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the crash that killed one of those students. ABC News is reporting Phillip Everton McPherson II, 36, of Haddon Township, New Jersey is facing the charge after the Piper Arrow he and the 49-year-old student, identified only as K.K., crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Queen City Airport in Allentown on Sept. 28, 2022.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 3, 2024
As we all know, Delta faced an absolutely massive meltdown in the past couple of weeks, whereby nearly 7,000 flights were canceled, and even more flights were significantly delayed. While the issue arose due to IT outages with Microsoft and CrowdStrike, ultimately the scale of the meltdown came down to Delta’s crew scheduling software being unable to cope, and breaking down.
Airline Geeks
AUGUST 6, 2024
United is reportedly phasing out the print version of its inflight magazine, becoming the last legacy U.S. carrier to offer the onboard reading material.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 7, 2024
Members of Air India's Flying Returns frequent flyer program can now earn points on tickets to LEGOLAND locations worldwide. The addition comes as the Indian flag carrier expands its loyalty program with new partners and earning opportunities.
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 9, 2024
Warbirds Over the Beach, Virginia’s largest all-warbird air show is set to return over the weekend of October 5th and 6th, 2024. Be sure to mark the date in your calendar for a trip to Pungo, Virginia to see the aircraft of the Military Aviation Museum (and friends) strut their stuff. It is always a fantastic affair and such a great venue as well.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 7, 2024
Some time back, Cathay Pacific hinted that it would introduce a new flagship lounge in Hong Kong. We now have more details of what this could look like. Cathay Pacific plans full renovation of The Pier in Hong Kong Cathay Pacific has just announced how it’s investing in its future. In addition to ordering Airbus A330-900neos , the airline is also investing in its lounges.
Airline Economics
AUGUST 7, 2024
The Latvian national carrier airBaltic carried more than half a million passengers during July of this year – representing an increase of 9% when compared to the same period last year. In total the airline carried a total of 560,200 passengers during the month on over 4,550 flights.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 6, 2024
While the United States is well-connected through some of the longest and most comprehensive interstate highways, it lacks the rail system seen in other first-world countries. Nevertheless, many US airlines offer convenient and economical flights to almost every part of the country.
Airline Geeks
AUGUST 8, 2024
Airbus celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday, rolling out its 500th aircraft manufactured in the U.S. from the company's facility in Mobile, Ala.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 9, 2024
A Southwest Airlines employee has been charged with stealing tens of thousands of dollars in flight vouchers using the names of passengers… How a Southwest employee stole vouchers from airline The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged a former Southwest employee with stealing hundreds of flight vouchers using the names of passengers, in the amount of roughly $79,000.
Airline Economics
AUGUST 7, 2024
Fiji Airways is set to begin flights to Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) from Fiji’s capital Nadi later this year. The new 13-hour non-stop flight to the Texan city will operate three times per week with the service commencing on December 10, 2024.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 4, 2024
On June 15th, an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York was diverted to Phoenix shortly after taking off because passengers reportedly spotted lice crawling over a passenger's hair. This resulted in the flight diverting, and all passengers were accommodated in Phoenix for the day.
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 9, 2024
Recently New Zealand’s warbird scene has taken another hit with the confirmed sale and departure of three iconic Auckland-based aircraft. A Curtiss P-40N has been sold to Oregon, US; the Spitfire TR IX is headed to the UK, and the P-51D Mustang ( ZK-TAF) is reportedly on its way to Australia. These aircraft were operated by Warbird Adventure Rides, which chose not to renew its PT115 Adventure Aviation certificate, leading to the cessation of its operations at the end of May.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 4, 2024
It’s always fun to discuss travel etiquette on the blog, as it generates some interesting conversations, with differing perspectives. I often get asked if there’s a dress code when flying in first class (whether domestic or international), and if one should dress up when sitting in the pointy end of the plane. In this post I wanted to share my thoughts, and I look forward to hearing how OMAAT readers feel.
Airline Economics
AUGUST 6, 2024
Technology company SITA is set to launch a new version of its wireless solution, SITA mobile data access (MDA) 2.0. The solution provides cellular eSIM and SIM connectivity across multiple technologies, with reach to over 200 countries.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 8, 2024
Today marks an ignominious day in the history of one of the world's oldest airlines, Australia's flag carrier, Qantas. Today, Qantas released two documents relating to the airline's performance in 2022/23, one of which scrutinized the board's decision-making and governance and another regarding executive remuneration.
Airline Geeks
AUGUST 4, 2024
Brazilian airline Azul has planned an expansion of its network with a new fifth-freedom route between Curaçao and Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 8, 2024
I’ve written about how airlines frequently oversell flights , which could lead to overbooking situations. This happens when there are more passengers booked on a flight than there are seats. The concept of airline overbooking made global headlines back in 2017, when David Dao was dragged off a United Express flight for refusing to give up his seat. Now, odds are that when most people think of airline overbooking, their goal is to avoid getting bumped.
Airline Economics
AUGUST 6, 2024
The CEO of Avia Management Group Asia, Martynas Grigas, believes that the Asia-Pacific region is poised for major growth in the aviation sector by 2028. The international passenger market has recovered significantly after the pandemic, with the Asia-Pacific region showing the largest passenger recovery.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 7, 2024
Emirates has unveiled the cabins of its first refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft just hours before its launch flight to Geneva. This is the first of 80 Boeing 777s that will receive a cabin refresh as part of the airline's multi-billion dollar, record-breaking cabin retrofit program.
Airline Geeks
AUGUST 7, 2024
The ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) is now planning for four airframes to be delivered, down from the six that were previously expected.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 6, 2024
Cathay Pacific has just announced a substantial aircraft order , which will see the airline refresh part of its A330 fleet… Cathay Group modernizing A330 fleet with A330-900neos Cathay Pacific has just placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. This follows an evaluation of the carrier’s mid-size wide body fleet renewal program, and it will enable Cathay Pacific to modernize its earlier generation A330-300 fleet, and expand its operations on high capacity regional routes.
The Aviationist
AUGUST 5, 2024
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command’s Light Attack becomes a reality, with the start of the training for the Sky Warden in both active duty and ANG units. On July 29, 2024, the 137th Special [.] The post Oklahoma Air National Guard Receives First AT-802U, Begins Training for OA-1K Sky Warden appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 8, 2024
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS), could be there until next year, according to the latest update from NASA. Despite spending several weeks expressing confidence in overcoming Starliner's technical problems, some NASA officials appear to be growing increasingly skeptical of the spacecraft's capability to bring the two home.
Airline Geeks
AUGUST 8, 2024
Frontier Airlines is making significant changes to its fleet plan, including abandoning the A321XLR and deferring aircraft deliveries.
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