For the first time, a business jet lands on the grass runway of the airport closest to the world-famous Italian city of Venice. (www.youtube.com) さらに...
A 21-year-old Bahamian woman was given 6 months jail time after providing a false COVID-19 test result to airport officials. (www.gatechecked.com) さらに...
The Airbus A380 is a plane that has sadly been rendered rather obsolete by the ongoing pandemic. However, even before COVID-19 brought the airline industry to a near standstill, the European manufacturer had already canceled its production with around 250 examples built. Nonetheless, the A380 remains a fascinating aircraft whose size draws attention wherever it goes. But how much did the ambitious superjumbo cost? (simpleflying.com) さらに...
HOUSTON – April 9, 2021 – FlightAware, the largest global provider of flight information and proprietor of the world’s largest Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) network, announced SkyAware Anywhere, a free software that provides a fused view of an individual’s various ADS-B receivers. This easy-to-use solution provides users with a secure, raw view of everything their ADS-B receivers are seeing in real-time on one map, from anywhere they have an internet connection. (flightaware.com) さらに...
Air Canada, struggling with a collapse in traffic due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reached a deal on Monday on a long-awaited aid package with the federal government that would allow it to access up to C$5.9 billion ($4.69 billion) in funds. (finance.yahoo.com) さらに...
BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA – Airshow fans got more than they expected on Saturday afternoon about 1:15 p.m. when a World War II era TBM Avenger was forced to ditch off Cocoa Beach due to mechanical issues. (spacecoastdaily.com) さらに...
Owners of FlightAware-compatible ground-based ADS-B receivers can now view all traffic seen by their receivers in a fused view on the new and free SkyAware Anywhere service. The SkyAware Anywhere view is available from any internet connection, according to FlightAware. “This easy-to-use solution provides users with a secure, raw view of everything their ADS-B receivers are seeing in real-time on one map.” (www.ainonline.com) さらに...
Boeing's March aircraft sales outpaced cancellations for the second month in a row as some airlines turn their attention to the industry's recovery from Covid-19's toll on travel (www.cnbc.com) さらに...
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) today announced the aircraft lessor is growing its 737 MAX portfolio with an order for 15 737-8 jets. DAE had been investing in the 737 MAX by buying jets from existing customers and leasing them back to the carriers. The new order is DAE's first direct 737 MAX purchase from Boeing as it modernizes its portfolio for better economic and environmental performance. (www.prnewswire.com) さらに...
In the cockpit of the Air Caraibes Airbus A350-1000 for a flight from the Caribbean to Paris Orly Airport. Here you see the approach and landing at Paris from a GoPro camera (www.youtube.com) さらに...
The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from a crashed Sriwijaya Air jet has been downloaded successfully, and includes the last minutes of the flight that ended with 62 people dead, an official at Indonesia's air accident investigator said on Monday (www.channelnewsasia.com) さらに...
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has today confirmed regulatory approval for US airline JetBlue to begin flights to the country (simpleflying.com) さらに...
Boeing Co. topped Airbus SE in quarterly jet sales for the first time since early 2019, when the U.S. planemaker spiraled into crisis because of a global grounding of its 737 Max after two fatal crashes. (www.bloomberg.com) さらに...
Weather permitting, an historic airplane that flew in the D-Day invasion of Normandy will land at the National Museum of the United States Air Force next week for a three-day visit. That’s All, Brother, a C-47 piloted by Lt. Col. John Donalson, is scheduled to visit April 20 to 22, the Air Force Museum said. The plane will also fly to Hogan Field, the Butler County Regional Airport in Hamilton, from April 16 to 18, and to Grimes Field in Urbana April 19. A trip to Xenia is also slated for April… (www.daytondailynews.com) さらに...
French lawmakers have moved to ban short-haul internal flights where train alternatives exist, in a bid to reduce carbon emissions. (www.bbc.com) さらに...
Set to a jazzy score by Nelson Riddle, the video shows a typical flight aboard the sleek new DC-9. A Mercedes 600 limousine whisks passengers to the red carpeted air stairs while chefs stock the plane with roast beef, hors d’oeuvres and cream puffs. Once the jet’s aloft, its twin engines hum as passengers recline in electric seats, watch movies and dance while flight attendants thread balance trays of cocktails and chilled champagne. (www.adweek.com) さらに...
Despite its relatively short-lived existence, from 1918 to 1931, the "Compagnie générale aéropostale," usually known simply as Aéropostale, left an indelible mark, both in the world of civilian aviation and in the public imagination. (www.cnn.com) さらに...
Ryanair (FR) is set to receive its first Boeing 737 MAX 8200 after a two-year delay due to the type's ban imposed by the FAA and EASA. (airwaysmag.com) さらに...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just reignited the debate on whether airlines should be blocking middle seats just as airlines thought it was settled. A newly publicized study found that maskless flyers could spread COVID-19 at a higher rate when middle seats were not blocked, Insider's Hilary Brueck reported. Flyers on opposite ends of a three-seat row with the middle open reduced their risk of exposure by 57%, the study said. (www.businessinsider.com) さらに...
As traveler volumes are beginning to return to normal and demand for international travel is gradually increasing, airlines are beginning to reinforce their international route networks in order to accommodate for the increases in demand. This morning, United Airlines announced three new international additions, which are planned to mainly target the vacation sector of the industry. (aeroxplorer.com) さらに...
San Antonio police confirmed an officer-involved shooting at a parking garage on Airport Boulevard Thursday, leaving a suspected active shooter dead before they briefly ordered a lockdown at the facility. "There is no active threat to the public," police tweeted shortly before 3 p.m. local time. (www.foxnews.com) さらに...
Perhaps you've already been vaccinated, which has led you toward being emboldened. You want to get out. You want to go and see clients, colleagues, and certain secret friends whom you always manage to catch up with when you're on a business trip. (www.zdnet.com) さらに...
Shocking footage shows a mass brawl which saw passengers lash out and pull each other's hair on a Tunisair flight just before take-off. The flight was delayed for five hours as a result of the fight, which was filmed at Istanbul Airport in Turkey, before heading to Tunis-Carthage International Airport in Tunisia. It is not known what sparked the ugly scenes, which happened on Saturday. (www.mirror.co.uk) さらに...
The US National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) long-running quest to have video cameras installed in aircraft cockpits continues, with the agency again recommending that regulators require the recorders. (www.flightglobal.com) さらに...
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a progressive easing on travel restrictions to take effect from the beginning of May. (airwaysmag.com) さらに...
Choosing the right aircraft for a route takes a lot of analysis and planning. Alaska Airlines frequently does well in this regard. Alongside the airline’s latest route announcement out of Santa Rosa, Simple Flying got a chance to speak with Brett Catlin, Alaska’s Vice President of Network and Alliances, on how the airline chooses a particular aircraft for a particular route. (simpleflying.com) さらに...
Allegiant Air today announced that the company and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), representing Allegiant’s workforce of maintenance technician and related employees, have reached an agreement in principle on all remaining open issues for the first collective bargaining agreement between the parties. The agreement in principle is subject to finalization between the parties and ratification by the employee group, which includes line and heavy maintenance technicians as well as… (worldairlinenews.com) さらに...
Several companies are building unmanned flying vehicles from scratch, but autonomous aviation startup Xwing is taking a different approach by focusing on software for existing aircraft. Now, the company says it's achieved a major milestone by completing the first fully autonomous gate-to-gate demonstration of a commercial cargo flight. The breakthrough saw a remotely-piloted Cessna Grand Caravan 208B utility plane (equipped with the startup's AutoFlight software stack) leave the gate,… (www.engadget.com) さらに...
United has seemingly found a winner with its newest Hawaii route. The carrier’s 4,903-mile, 11-hour hop from Newark (EWR) to Kahului/Maui (OGG) was first announced back in September 2020 as a seasonal summer service lasting just two and a half months. (thepointsguy.com) さらに...
"Commercial flight traffic in China is now only 2% away from a full recovery. Business Aviation in the US continues to show growth over 2019, with traffic up 12% this week." -Daniel Baker, CEO, FlightAware (blog.flightaware.com) さらに...
American Airlines is busy rebuilding its route network. On Wednesday, the Fort Worth-based carrier finalized its summer schedule, offering travelers more than 150 total new routes, additional wide-body flying and capacity at levels just a few percentage points away from the highs of 2019. Let’s take a look at the details. American goes all-in on theme parks If you’re planning a visit to Mickey Mouse, odds are better than ever that American Airlines will have a flight for you. “We’re offering 51… (thepointsguy.com) さらに...
National aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Tuesday issued an order allowing foreign-registered Boeing 737 Max aircraft, banned in India since 2019, to fly over India after taking its permission. (www.thehindu.com) さらに...
American Airlines is preparing to return many of its planes to the skies in anticipation of a summer travel surge. CNN's Pete Muntean reports. (www.cnn.com) さらに...
It was supposed to be the world's largest airport, a glamorous intercontinental hub for supersonic airliners with six runways and high-speed rail links to surrounding cities. But today, it's little more than an airstrip in the middle of nowhere. The Everglades Jetport, as it was called when the project launched in 1968, started its life right at the end of the Golden Age of air travel, when plane cabins were filled with the smoke of cigars and the clinking of silverware. Concorde was… (www.cnn.com) さらに...
Eagle-eyed U.S. Transportation Security Administration officers at a Houston airport spotted something extra in a traveller’s breakfast burrito during a routine check of carry-on luggage. (torontosun.com) さらに...
United Airlines will be adding seatback screens to older aircraft. The carrier is looking to improve customer experience as it seeks to come out of the present pandemic with a fresh outlook. The Chicago-based airline provides a broad range of programs and movies to stream on most of its aircraft. However, the airline is looking to up its offering on older members of its fleet. Ultimately, seatback IFE can be a gamechanger for several passengers when they’re looking for a full-service carrier.… (simpleflying.com) さらに...
Delta said bookings and trending up and that operating revenues were greater than expenses in March, which points to a strong domestic summer seasn. (www.freightwaves.com) さらに...
Delta has long offered one of the most rewarding credit card perks for customers with one of the airline’s Amex cards: an annual companion certificate, letting you bring a fellow traveler along on a trip for a significantly reduced fee. Unfortunately, Delta recently began enforcing a long-standing restriction, limiting access to certain lie-flat seats. (thepointsguy.com) さらに...
