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Going green will be a huge challenge for the world’s biggest airlines. On the surface, the biggest issue is fuel, but many other factors contribute to a flight’s environmental impact, like the routes it takes and the food it serves on board.  So, is it possible to ever ‘green’ an airplane? Industry insiders might say yes as the sector claims…

Leonardo da Vinci said it best: “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward…” We have all felt a sense of accomplishment and pride as we slip that freshly printed private pilot certificate into our back pocket. Soon, we are the master of the Saturday morning breakfast run. Each of our immediate…

Qantas has announced its intention to launch a new Transpacific route between Melbourne and Honolulu flights from 2025. The 5,405 miles (8,806km) route will be operated by the carrier’s fleet of Airbus A330 twinjets and will operate three times per week from early May 2025. All flights are subject to regulatory approval according to the airline.    The addition of…

The airline industry has long discussed sustainability efforts related to emissions. Earlier this year Google updated its Travel Impact Model, which launched in 2022 to determine flight emissions. Last year, American Express Global Business Travel partnered with Chooose to integrate carbon emissions calculations as part of its reporting and booking tools last year. Their partnership came days after Chooose landed a $15…

Emirates has unveiled a unique Airbus A380 livery to highlight the airline’s efforts to transform the lives of thousands of children around the world.  Inspired by the Emirates Airline Foundation’s humanitarian work, the Airbus A380 features the theme of children’s artwork and the message “Help to support children in need”.  The livery also includes green, orange, blue and pink pastel…

It was May 28, 1960, at about 8 a.m. No one was in the flying clubhouse, so I started my before-flying routine.  This morning was a bit different. I had scheduled a Piper (PA-18) Super Cub for a three-hour flight for my first solo cross-country. I logged the information of my flight from Lawson Army Airfield (KLSF) at Fort Benning,…

China’s AG600 large amphibious aircraft has completed its first certification flight test. The test, conducted at a civil aircraft flight test center in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, was crucial for evaluating the aircraft’s airspeed calibration, performance, and safety. A specialized crew from the Chinese Civil Aviation Authority oversaw the flight test. This aircraft, developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of…

Summary United Airlines turns expired life jackets into stylish bags, diverting tons of trash from landfills in a sustainable effort. Collaboration with Bag to Life results in upcycled bags, showcasing the airline’s commitment to environmental responsibility. United Airlines empowers employees to drive innovative sustainability initiatives, promoting a culture of creativity at all levels. In an era when sustainability is more…

I was pounding along in the ancient Aeronca, clinging to the four-lane highway under my left elbow while rain and low scudding clouds enveloped me. Emergency IFR was out of the question, given the sparse panel in front of me, so my only option was executing “helicopter VFR” by maintaining ground contact and forward visibility with reduced airspeed. I cursed…

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance on September 1, 2024. The move comes as SAS emerges from Chapter 11 restructuring, a process that has been critical in stabilizing the carrier’s financial position. “SAS customers will […] benefit from seamless connectivity to over 1,060 destinations in SkyTeam’s extensive global network, notably opening new opportunities in regions such…

Airlines are committed to reducing their carbon footprint and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. In the meantime, there are things airlines can do – and in many cases are already doing – to rein in their emissions. Some of the steps include better flight plans and improved ground operations. Climate change is drastically impacting the world around us, including the way people travel…

Hundreds of Air Canada pilots held informational pickets at the company’s major airport hubs in Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon to highlight their contract demands and the looming threat of a possible all-out strike as early as September 17. The demonstrations followed on from last week’s announcement of an overwhelming 98 percent strike vote by the pilots…

Among all the dismal statistics about gender gaps in India, there are some numbers that shine. One of these is that India is the global leader in the proportion of women pilots. With 15 per cent women pilots, India is way ahead of the global average of 5 per cent. The International Society of Women Airline Pilots released a “gender…

SAS has announced its emergence from Chapter 11 restructuring in the US, as well as a similar reorganization process it was undergoing simultaneously in Sweden.  The Scandinavian carrier filed for Chapter 11 protection in July 2022 after several years of financial difficulties.  The decision to file for bankruptcy protection has allowed SAS to lighten its debt load, with the restructuring of…

A　Korean　Air　cargo　aircraft　being　refueled　with　SAF　(File　photo　by　Korean　Air) South Korea’s airlines are set to use fuel mixed with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for international routes, starting from services to Japan, as the government plans to require all outbound flights to apply the eco-friendly fuel from 2027. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Trader, Industry and Energy said on Friday that six domestic…

When discussing aviation legends, the list is long. Yet there is one who makes just about every single roll call, and many consider him the ultimate “pilot’s pilot”—Bob Hoover. A U.S. Army Air Forces aviator, flight instructor, test pilot, and ultimate airshow performer, Hoover dazzled generations of pilots and fans. And surely more than one pilot these days can point…

The long-awaited merger between Air India and fellow Indian carrier Vistara has finally cleared the last remaining hurdle to receiving regulatory approval from the Indian government.   On August 29, 2024, the government approved an investment of $276 million by Singapore Airlines in the merged entity, paving the way for the final pieces of the deal to fall into place. The…

The London borough of Croydon is known for being the most populated area of the capital of the United Kingdom (UK). In a past life, though, the area’s pivotal role in aviation brought it to the world’s attention.   Originally a town in the county of Surrey, Croydon was officially swallowed up by the London sprawl in 1965. Before then, its…

Reuters Bangladesh garment industry short on cotton as floods worsen protest backlog Garment factories in Bangladesh, one of the world’s biggest clothing production hubs, are struggling to complete orders on time as flooding disrupts their cotton supplies – exacerbating a backlog caused by recent political turmoil. Bangladesh is a leading global cotton importer due to the size of its textile…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold its second World Sustainability Symposium (WSS)  in Miami on September 24-25, 2024. The event, hosted by American Airlines, will focus on the actions needed to achieve the aviation industry’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. WSS and Net-zero CO2 Emissions GoalAbout IATA Willie Walsh, the IATA’s Director General, said regarding the…

Skift Take Airlines have seen profits and revenues boom this year, so does that mean all is well in the sector? Not quite – the industry’s recovery is far from complete. We explain why in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast. Rashaad Jorden We’re continuing our discussion of Skift Research’s State of Travel 2024 report with a look at…

When we think about composite materials in production airplanes, the name Piper Aircraft does not come immediately to mind. The Cirrus and Diamond series, products of the late 1990s, demonstrated that composite airframes could achieve both production and market success. In the ’70s and ’80s, Burt Rutan’s unique designs, constructed out of light and strong plastic materials, dominated the homebuilt…

Marc Allen, a former Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President for Strategy and Corporate Development at the Boeing Company, has been named as the new CEO of Electra.aero. The Virginia-based startup is developing ultra short take-off and landing hybrid-electric (eSTOL) aircraft.  John S. Langford (left) and Electra CEO B. Marc Allen (right). Picture: Electra.aero Allen will be taking the reins from John S. Langford,…

While such investment boosted the continent’s infrastructure, concerns were raised about Beijing’s sway over African politics and finances. Unlike the raw materials boom, which was accompanied by claims of corruption and worker exploitation, the incursions by foreign airlines at least brings some obvious benefits to the residents of a continent where flying between cities can be next to impossible. Africa’s…

It is only a matter of time before flight attendants at United Airlines will secure an industry-leading new contract with back pay and wage increases. There will be no strike. Still, in the meantime, the pageantry has to play out and that includes a strike authorization vote, which flight attendants just overwhelmingly authorized. United Airlines Flight Attendants Move Closer To…

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Jim Busha, EAA’s vice president of publications, membership, and retail, to talk about his latest book, Bazooka Charlie: The Unbelievable Story of Major Charles Carpenter and Rosie the Rocketer. https://inspire.eaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Green-Dot-Jim-Busha-Bazooka-Charlie.mp3 The Green Dot is a podcast created by aviation enthusiasts for their fellow aviation enthusiasts. The podcast…

It is not too long ago that the concept of commercial passenger flights in small-scale electric-powered aircraft would have been little more than a fantasy – a concept that may have appeared in comic books imagining how the future of travel might look.  Fast forward to the modern day, and that dream is fast becoming a reality. Indeed, it is…

A typical day at Delta Air Lines turned tragic when a tire explosion occurred at their TechOps facility near Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The explosion, which took place on Aug. 27, resulted in the deaths of two employees and left another injured. The Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased as Mirko F. Marweg, 58, of Stone Mountain, Georgia,…

Air New Zealand has had a number of Airbus neo and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft grounded due to engine maintenance issues. Credit: Mochammad Ray Kahn Ariga/Shutterstock.com Air New Zealand’s CEO has warned of a “challenging year ahead” for the airline, including job cuts, after a 61% drop in its profits amid aircraft groundings, supply chain issues, and competition from larger…

Jason McDowell is a private pilot and Cessna 170 owner based in Madison, Wisconsin. He enjoys researching obscure aviation history and serves as a judge for the National Intercollegiate Flying Association. He can be found on Instagram as @cessnateur. Source www.planeandpilotmag.com

By Ella Lucas, EAA 1518806, Chapter 76 This summer, Lucas Garcia and I were selected for the Cajun Aviation Camp Scholarship. Every year they choose one guy and one girl for this scholarship. Once I saw that they posted our blurbs about ourselves to their website, I immediately went to read about the other person that was also gifted this…

“Our comprehensive inventory of commercial jet parts, combined with our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, positions us as the go-to distributor for aviation companies worldwide.”  — Joe Faruqui ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — ASAP Aerospace, a prominent distributor of commercial aircraft parts, proudly announces its collaboration with leading airlines to enhance fleet maintenance efficiency through the supply…

As seen in Part 1 of this two-part article, technological innovations are transforming the ways airports operate and also the experiences of passengers traveling through airport terminals worldwide.    So far, AeroTime has examined how the adoption of Artificial Intelligence, biometric technology, and the automation of passenger security checkpoints are all having huge impacts on how air passengers interact with terminal…

AP Photo/Alex Brandon Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) called on U.S. airlines to resume flights to Israel and warned that continuing to restrict air travel to the country amounted to an “effective boycott.” Torres, who has been a fierce pro-Israel advocate since the Oct. 7th attack on the country, wrote the CEOs of United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Airlines on…

Peruse aircraft classified ads for airplanes priced under $100,000 and one thing quickly becomes clear – this price bracket features some pretty old machines. Whether it’s a 1940s-era taildragger or a 1960s-era Mooney, a good portion of the offerings were manufactured prior to the Nixon administration. Occasionally, however, a breath of fresh air in the form of a newer airplane…

America’s third-smallest state by land mass is suddenly at the center of the nation’s latest airline turf war. Leading the way in this fight over Connecticut runway real estate? The U.S. airline industry’s two newest carriers: Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways. Last month, Avelo made headlines when it announced its first-ever service from the Nutmeg State’s biggest airport, Hartford’s Bradley…

The Experimental Aircraft Association will honor Zenith Aircraft Company CEO Sebastien Heintz with induction into its Homebuilders Hall of Fame with a ceremony on October 16 at the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame represents a highly regarded accomplishment for those with outstanding achievements who epitomize the spirit of the organization and its…

Passengers should be restricted to two drinks at airport bars in a bid to tackle a rise in disorderly behavior on flights, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has said.  “We don’t want to begrudge people having a drink,” O’Leary told the Daily Telegraph. “But we don’t allow people to drink-drive, yet we keep putting them up in aircraft at 33,000 feet.” …

A New Beginning for SAS The restructuring process has left SAS in a competitive and financially robust position, with a strengthened capital structure and substantial liquidity. The company’s transformation plan, SAS FORWARD, played a crucial role in this achievement by optimizing the airline’s network and fleet, reducing costs, and focusing on a sustainable future. New Ownership and Leadership The newly…