Itapemirim Transportes Aéreos received its second aircraft

Itapemirim Transportes Aéreos, the newest Brazilian airline, belonging to the Itapemirim Group, announced the arrival of its second Airbus A320-200 aircraft on Brazilian ground... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) Mais...

Aviation Stats Update: May 11, 2021

"Europe showed a slight jump in commercial air traffic at the beginning of April. Airlines are hopeful for increased summer travel, but with varying restrictions and a slow start to vaccine distribution, air travel is still hovering around -73% of 2019 numbers." -Daniel Baker, CEO, FlightAware (blog.flightaware.com) Mais...

This New All-Electric Seaplane Glides Above the Water Like a Hovercraft

Want to get from New York to the Hamptons in record time? How about Boston to Nantucket? This new electric aircraft takes off and lands on water the same way a floatplane does, but flies at 180 mph just above the water’s surface. Designed by two aerospace engineers, the Regent seaglider will serve as a very fast commuter between urban centers and coastal areas. Regent says the seaglider’s 180-mile range will be at speeds ranging from 145 to 180 mph. After the seaglider lands on the water, it… (robbreport.com) Mais...

Hackers Have Affected US Airline Operations By Blocking A Pipeline

As the Colonial Pipeline remains shut following last week’s malware cyberattack, fuel shortages across the East Coast are beginning to impact US airline operations. (simpleflying.com) Mais...

Boutique Airlines Fires 2 pilots, pulls out of Gogebic Iron Co. Airport

The Gogebic Iron County Airport's only commercial airline, Boutique Airlines, will stop serving their region after an emergency exit door flew off moments before take-off last week. The incident happened on a flight from Minneapolis to Ironwood, MI Wednesday, May 5. "We're not trying to hide or deny anything," said Shawn Simpson, CEO of Boutique Airlines during a Gogebic Iron County Airport board meeting Monday. Several Boutique Airline representatives listened to the… (kbjr6.com) Mais...

JetBlue will deploy the Airbus A220 on 4 more highly competitive routes

JetBlue is expanding the footprint of its newest jet, the Airbus A220. Over the weekend, the New York-based carrier filed four new routes for the A220, three of which break from the previous strategy of sending the plane to Florida. Specifically, Cirium schedules show that the four new routes include the following from Sept. 8 through Oct. 30. (thepointsguy.com) Mais...

Wakefield man recounts moment door flew off plane during takeoff

A Wakefield, Michigan man plans to take his concerns to the Gogebic County Board after he says an emergency exit door ripped off a plane just moments before his flight from Minneapolis to Ironwood, MI was about to take off Wednesday. Tom Yon said he was seated just feet from the door on what he described as a small, 8-person plane flown by Boutique Airlines, a private aircraft company. "We were just about to take off, probably going I don't know 100 miles per hour and the door just… (kbjr6.com) Mais...

Wright Electric Advances Plans For Electric Airliner

Wright Electric has completed what it says will be a key element in its plans to develop an electric propulsion system that could potentially power a single-aisle airliner to enter commercial service by 2030. The U.S. company reported late last week that it has successfully demonstrated the inverter that will convert DC power from batteries to the AC power that will drive electric motors. The next phase of development work will now focus on integrating the inverter with a 2 MW motor that the… (www.ainonline.com) Mais...

Airline passengers fined $20,000 as US agency cracks down on unruly fliers

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced fines totaling $20,000 against two airline passengers who interfered with crews. The civil penalties come as as part of a zero-tolerance policy designed to combat a surge of similar cases in recent months. The agency said it will seek a $10,500 fine against a passenger who repeatedly ignored orders to wear a mask, which is required by federal regulation, then coughed and blew his nose into a blanket during a JetBlue flight from Fort… (www.theguardian.com) Mais...

Which Airlines Ordered The Rare Airbus A330-800?

The A330-800 is one of the rarest commercial jets currently in service. Only four aircraft have been delivered, with 11 more still on order. Let’s explore which airlines have ordered the A330-800 and why more haven’t. (simpleflying.com) Mais...

What Role Will Regional Jets Play In The Future Of US Aviation?

The world of commercial aviation in the US is a complex and diverse business. Its size and population mean that widebody aircraft can often be seen on transcontinental routes between key hubs. At the other end of the scale, regional jets play a vital role by serving the extensive feeder networks that connect smaller cities with these hub airports. But what sort of role will these smaller aircraft play in the years and decades to come? (simpleflying.com) Mais...

Boeing Is Sitting On 100 Undelivered 787 Dreamliners (YouTube)

Boeing is working hard to fix the issues with its 787 Dreamliner, and says that the process is getting more efficient every day. With this, the planemaker says that it intends to deliver the majority of the 100 aircraft in its inventory before the end of the year. But with COVID-induced border restrictions causing logistical problems, is this a realistic target? (www.youtube.com) Mais...

Antonov AN124 at Sao Paulo on May 11th 2021, overran runway on landing

An Antonov Airlines Antonov AN-124, registration UR-82007 performing flight ADB-3829 from Paramaribo (Suriname) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos,SP (Brazil) with 60 tons of personal protective equipment to combat Corona for Brazil's Ministry of Health, landed on Sao Paulo's runway 09L at 04:49L (07:49Z) following an ILS approach, tower had reported 1200 meters RVR, but overran the end of the runway and came to a stop with the nose gear on soft ground. There were no injuries, the aircraft did… (avherald.com) Mais...

Delta Asks Its Staff To Volunteer And Keep Airport Lounges Open

Contractors are short over 100 staff for the Delta Air Lines lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport. (simpleflying.com) Mais...

Grandpa teaching Grandson to fly

In 2009 I was 4 years old and my Grandpa took me to the airport for the first time. Me being a curious person I have locked myself inside the airplane. My Grandpa had a key of course, but he knew from that moment that I was going to be a pilot. When I turned 5 we went on our first flight and I remember to this day 13 years later the feeling of flying and being in the airplane. Right now I'm 18 years old going to Western Michigan University with a private pilot's license at IFR rating.… (www.airport-data.com) Mais...

United Unraveled: Inside The Airline’s Largest Hub

Denver is now United Airlines’ largest hub, with over 6,300 weekly flights and 170 routes in mid-June. 45 states are served non-stop, with 13 now exceeding pre-pandemic levels. However, 27 are down, led by California, far outweighing the gains made by others. (simpleflying.com) Mais...

Allegiant Wants To Hire 184 Pilots In The Coming Months

In good news for pilots, Las Vegas-based Allegiant plans to boost its pilot numbers by 184 this northern summer. (simpleflying.com) Mais...

Alaska Airlines best on recovery with 737 MAX buy

Alaska Airlines is going all in with the Boeing 737 MAX. (www.freightwaves.com) Mais...

JetBlue A320 Damaged after towing incident

JetBlue A320 damaged after the towing apparatus failed. Tow operator stops and cab gets crushed by the plane. No injuries reported (twitter.com) Mais...