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DALLAS – Today in Aviation, The German-built Junkers W 33 set a world altitude record, climbing to 41,800 ft (12740 m) in 1929. Piloted by Wilhelm ‘Willy’ Neuenhofen, the aircraft, heavily modified with a new larger wing and Bristol Jupiter VII engine, reached the altitude in just 45 minutes. Pilot Wilhelm ‘Willy’ Neuenhofen. Photo: Unknown …
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Domestic airfares are set to rise as Qantas trims capacity which will increase demand on fewer flights in July and August. Qantas says “fuel prices have kept rising over the past month and require the Group to rebalance capacity and fares in response.” Airlines have multiple fares levels on each flight from sale fares to …
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DALLAS – Airport runway materials must be exceptionally strong to withstand the pressure of aircraft takeoffs and landings, plus years of frequent use. Before heavier airplanes from the late 1930s onward became the norm, runways were often made of grass and were relatively short, measuring less than 2,000 feet. However, many commercial planes, such as …
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DALLAS – Air Canada (AC) launches a year-round nonstop service between the Italian city of Milan and Montreal, with five flights per week. The new route is AC’s first-ever service between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Montréal–Dorval International Airport (YUL), making the airline the only carrier to offer year-round nonstop flights between Italy and Canada. …
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DALLAS – Ethiopian Airlines (ET) has placed an order for five Boeing 777 Freighters to add to its all-Boeing freighter fleet. According to Boeing, the 777 is the world’s largest, longest-range, and most capable twin-engine freighter. The type uses 17% less fuel and emits 17% fewer emissions than previous airplanes. ET has a fleet of …
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The Museum of Flight, south of Seattle, is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world and has just added 3D VR tours of some of its classic aircraft. With over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photographs, dozens of exhibits and experiences and a world-class …
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Celebrating its 18th birthday today, Jetstar has unveiled the new livery for its new fleet of Airbus A321neos. The first of Jetstar’s new fleet is set to arrive in Melbourne in the coming months, with the A321neoLR aircraft commencing flying on some of Jetstar’s most popular domestic routes, including from Melbourne to Cairns. Featuring a …
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DALLAS – Singapore Changi Airport’s (SIN) Terminal 2 (T2) will resume operations on May 29. This first phase of the terminal’s reopening will help the airport meet the expected increase in passenger traffic in the months ahead. T2 has been closed for an upgrade since May 2020. When completed in 2024, the terminal will have …
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DALLAS – When Boeing launched the 747 program in 1966, many airlines ordered the new ‘Jumbo Jet’ as a status symbol to keep up with the competition. One such carrier was American Airlines (AA), which signed on the dotted line for 16 examples in 1966. The Dallas/Fort Worth-based carrier wanted to compete with United Airlines …
DALLAS – Yes, as surprising as it might sound, Eurowings Discover (4Y) has started flying to Salt Lake City. Lufthansa Group’s new leisure airline, which commenced operations last year, has unveiled its new route connecting Frankfurt (FRA) to Salt Lake City (SLC) in Utah. To meet the summer demand for leisure travel, this new route also goes by “Crossroads …
Boeing has published its 2022 Chief Aerospace Safety Officer Report which reveals a host of major changes to sharpen focus and improve culture. The report covers four main areas; Strengthening Engineering, Enhanced Oversight Mechanisms, Safety Management System Implementation, Investing in a Safer Industry and Fostering Transparency and Openness. The report is an extremely important document …
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Virgin Australia and United Airlines have celebrated their new partnership with a launch at, Sydney International Airport, today. The media event, ahead of United’s first San Francisco flight under the new partnership (UA870) was hosted by Virgin Australia CEO, Jayne Hrdlicka and United Airlines’ Managing Director of International Sales, Marcel Fuchs. Dancing cheerleaders and Aussie …
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Qantas has taken a 51 per cent stake in online travel company TripADeal, allowing its frequent flyers to use their points to buy holidays. The airline said the stake allows Qantas Loyalty to immediately expand its exposure to the estimated $13 billion online packaged holiday booking market, which is experiencing significant growth as leisure demand …
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has announced his intention to build another AN-225 MRIYA aircraft, dedicating this project to the memory of pilots who died in the war and, in particular, during the defence of Mariupol. According to the official Ukraine News Agency, Interfax during an online meeting with Ukrainian students Mr Zelensky said the project …
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DALLAS – The much-anticipated Virgin Atlantic (VS) service to Cape Town will resume on November 5, 2022. Sir Richard Branson was in South Africa with the VS team to commemorate the re-launch, taking a special open-top bus tour of the city. The new winter service, which will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 aircraft, will …
DALLAS – United Airlines (UA) has just filed its application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for three weekly nonstop flights between Washington, D.C. (IAD) and Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. Upon approval, it will be the first-ever nonstop connection between the American capital and Cape Town, South Africa’s legislative capital. Perhaps the opening …
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Schiphol Tower. Photo: Ikreis – Own work, DALLAS – Staff shortages at Schiphol Airport’s (AMS) security checkpoints produced hours-long lineups today, affecting thousands of travelers. According to local media, hundreds of flights were delayed, with delays ranging from minutes to hours, and dozens of flights were canceled. AMS is the main international airport of the …
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DALLAS – Today, at 11:59 p.m., the deadline for parties interested in submitting a binding bid to buy the majority of ITA Airways’ (AZ) shares expires. Two consortia are competing to acquire the Italian flag carrier: the US firm Certares, which is partnering with the carriers Air France (AF) and Delta Air Lines (DL); and …
DALLAS – Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that Flyadeal (F3) completed the country’s first flight with an all-female crew. The airline, based at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), describes the journey as a watershed moment for women’s emancipation in the conservative nation. Saudia’s (SV) budget subsidiary flew from the Saudi capital …
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DALLAS – Turkish Airlines (TK), like the Bosporus, represents a dynamic gateway connecting east and west, bridging continents and cultures around the world. The airline took to the skies as the State Airlines Administration on May 20, 1933. Fesan Evrensev, Turkey’s first aviator and chief executive, led the nascent carrier with just 30 personnel and …
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DALLAS – The Airbus A300 was the European manufacturer’s first-ever aircraft. It was also the first widebody in the world to feature a twin aisle. While plenty of airlines operated her as a capable passenger jet, she also did something more special by offering 22 or so seconds of zero-G or complete weightlessness to trainee astronauts …
Photo by Nur Andi Ravsanjani Gusma on DALLAS – The best aviation books to read on your way to becoming a pilot can vary depending on your reading preferences. While guidebooks and handbooks are still necessary, there are other aviation publications that can help you along the route. What you need to learn to become …
DALLAS – Today in Aviation, a KLM (KL) DC-4 took off from Amsterdam bound for New York in 1946. It was the first European airline to fly across the Atlantic. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ North Atlantic route network is still one of the main gateways between the two continents. According to the carrier, Amsterdam (AMS) to New …
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AirlineRatings.com has been gifted unique footage of the DC-10 flight line at Long Beach, California, in early 1971 when the DC-10 flight test program was underway. DC-10s in the colors of McDonnell Douglas, American Airlines and United Airlines can be seen in the -silent- footage. Source:: AirlineRatings.Com
It is an art in itself – bringing ageing black and white photos back to life with brilliant color. In his latest efforts, the 24-year old Frenchman Benoit Vienne has worked on the famous jumbo of the 1950s the Boeing Stratocruiser. For Mr Vienne colorization is a passion that started years ago when playing historical …
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Captain John Leahy FRAeS, an expert* in airline safety and pilot training with over 30,000 flying hours, offers a personal view of the Netflix documentary ‘Downfall’ and highlights potential lessons from the Boeing 737 MAX tragedy. We have reproduced John’s views in full as under, and they are the views of this website and many …
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