https://africapearl.com/2022/04/22/hong-kong-moves-closer-to-opening-third-runway-news.html Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has completed flight checks and validation of its newly-constructed third runway, setting the stage for operations later in the year. The airport on 21 April says it rea...
Jump to postThe world's least-flown Boeing 747-8s is headed to the Marana Desert, potentially to be scrapped and used for parts. https://simpleflying.com/barely-used-private-boeing-747-8-marana/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=echo&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR03kXNV9n0zihcAhT...
Jump to postThe world's least-flown Boeing 747-8s is headed to the Marana Desert, potentially to be scrapped and used for parts. https://simpleflying.com/barely-used-private-boeing-747-8-marana/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=echo&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR03kXNV9n0zihcAhTg...
Jump to postFrom the article: To celebrate the carrier's 10th anniversary, it has a one-off A321LR flight planned on June 30th. It'll operate a scenic special around Mt Fuji, departing and landing at Tokyo Narita. Regular, scheduled service will begin the next day.
Jump to postAs per simpleflying; Jetstar Japan will have the highest density A321LRs in the market. 238 seats. They will fly domestically for now. https://simpleflying.com/jetstar-japan-airbus-a321lr-routes/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=echo&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2f_E...
Jump to postUS safety authorities have cautioned Boeing 777 and 787 operators over a potential mode confusion during take-off which can result in the aircraft departing with the wrong pitch-control guidance. https://africapearl.com/2022/04/13/pilots-of-777s-and-787s-warned-over-pitch-guidance-mode-slip-before-t...
Jump to postAnd I found a link in English
https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/pres ... four-a350f
Air France-KLM Group has firmed its tentative order for four Airbus A350 freighters, a deal originally disclosed in December last year. (link in French)
https://www.air-journal.fr/2022-04-12-a ... 35079.html
BOC Aviation orders 80 A320neo Family https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-04-boc-aviation-orders-80-a320neo-family https://www.bocaviation.com/en/boc-aviation/press-releases/2022/4/boc-aviation-orders-80-new-airbus-a320neo-family-aircraft "All aircraft are scheduled for deli...
Jump to postThis is for an incident in 2011 and a report issued in 2014 - sounds like somebody is trying to resurrect a story to make Air France look bad. The report, in my reading, shows that the crew were monitoring the situation. that is what I originally thought (because the news.aviation-safety.net link. ...
Jump to postDon't forget S. America. Perfect aircraft for routes like YYZ - BOG / LIM / GYE etc. Bogota has been served by Air Canada's widebodies for the past 10 years (Mainline 767 / Rouge 767 and now mainline A330). Lots of cargo. I flew YYZ - BOG and BOG - YUL during the past 2 weeks. Both fights were comp...
Jump to postMaybe unrelated, but I was under the impression all Qatar's A350 were grounded because of the dispute with Airbus. I guess I was wrong
Jump to postAs per Simple Flying, Bloomberg is reporting that the Canadian flag carrier has been in preliminary talks with Airbus SE for 10 to 20 of the long-range A321neo variant https://simpleflying.com/air-canada-potential-airbus-a321neo-order/?fbclid=IwAR3JtrMfTmdxS2PzqrIALQZCNp6LK4IhVpTZy0sV8vTF6_RJfC2JoBL...
Jump to postAirbus to use A380 as a test bed to test hydrogen combustion technology. Their goal is to have the technology ready for service in 2035 https://samchui.com/2022/02/22/airbus-to-use-a380-to-test-hydrogen-combustion-technology/?fbclid=IwAR3-xQQ4CnhPvrFpERrs3Tac4V0Kl7OX9d479VL99ydQkEhrBYeYWJAL1to#.YhUQ...
Jump to postFunny enough, Simpleflying's articles starts with a photo of a 727. They wanted to say the 757 was a replacement to the 727, but I believe their article should have started with a photo of the 757 https://simpleflying.com/boeing-757-40-years/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=e...
Jump to postThe airline will now will share the lounges of Oneworld partner American Airlines in Terminal 8 https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/british-airways-to-permanently-close-its-new-york-airport-lounges?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR22NSo-5N9_77-HU5KhGfp3_XT4ymBVd0fySdMbYyO...
Jump to postBritish Airways bringing back free snacks and drinks to passengers travelling European routes in economy class.
https://airwaysmag.com/airlines/free-sn ... uM7knpyxV4
The man had been hiding for more than 11 hours since the plan departed from Johannesburg, South Africa, according to a spokesperson at Schiphol airport and police. While the individual was not identified, officials said he is believed to be between 16-35 years old. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/wor...
Jump to postA330-300 first revenue flight, 28 years ago today.
First flight operated by Air Inter in 1994, between Paris Orly and Marseille
https://airwaysmag.com/today-in-aviatio ... mraqCgiF2Q
Happened last night. Flight crew denied them boarding in JFK for being falling down drunk, apparently. They tried to board anyway, and when the security person tried to stop them, they went cray-cray... https://news.yahoo.com/delta-security-officer-viciously-assaulted-161247792.html https://www.orl...
Jump to postHappened last night. Flight crew denied them boarding in JFK for being falling down drunk, apparently. They tried to board anyway, and when the security person tried to stop them, they went cray-cray... https://news.yahoo.com/delta-security-officer-viciously-assaulted-161247792.html https://www.orl...
Jump to postA photo posted on Twitter https://twitter.com/adrusha888/status/1478756571287064579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1478756571287064579%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aviation24.be%2Fairlines%2Ffinnair%2Fsmoke-in-the-cabin-finnair-airbus-a350-900-returns-t...
Jump to postAs per Aviation24, Shortly after take-off cabin got filled with smoke. The aircraft returned to Helsinki for a safe landing. https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/finnair/smoke-in-the-cabin-finnair-airbus-a350-900-returns-to-helsinki/?fbclid=IwAR3qhxHrm0WZMBPEBoWz01KasKpe14fFCX3a07_UrMAYmvJ6KcdTFxUBIzo
Jump to postLink below has photos and videos of SAS new A321LR. I personally think interior looks great and comfortable. It will start service next year on the Copenhagen (CPH) to Washington DC (IAD) route. https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/exclusive-inside-the-new-scandinavian-airlines-a321lr/?fbclid=IwAR2cgc...
Jump to postFAA to prohibit many flight operations due to risk of ‘5G’ wireless interference https://travelandaviation.com/faa-to-prohibit-many-flight-operations-due-to-risk-of-5g-wireless-interference-news/ The moves come as US wireless communications companies prepare on 5 January to start, in 46 markets, tra...
Jump to postAs per Airways Magazine, Airbus is nearing completion of the structural assembly of the first A321 XLR jet. Flight test is expected to begin next year
https://airwaysmag.com/industry/a321xlr ... BMmwhWDzmE
Nice and detailed article on the link below. It describes how flight went, as told by the crew of that flight.
https://airwaysmag.com/today-in-aviatio ... YJsdXEVDFg
I know this is not related to the topic at hand, so mods please delete if not allowed.
US is joining The European Union in restricting flights from South Africa; so Delta and other airlines will surely need to place their plans on hold.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-59427770
Reading comprehension is beyond some people. BA looking to reduce dependency on LHR is not the same thing as BA leaving LHR. Utter clickbait at best, trolling at worst. \ No need to insult, really Manners and arrogance are beyond some people 100% wrong. The title of this thread is inaccurate on eve...
Jump to postskipness1E wrote:Reading comprehension is beyond some people.
BA looking to reduce dependency on LHR is not the same thing as BA leaving LHR. Utter clickbait at best, trolling at worst.
As per link below, British Airways is mulling (threatening?) to leave LHR as result of the expensive fees for airlines.
https://airwaysmag.com/airports/ba-cons ... qAkkdIrBpQ
Interesting and did not see it coming, from what've read both airlines will be keeping their own brands which are good for the markets they operate in. Let's see how it solidifies, it's hard to trust any move by Efromovich and it seems like a he's found a way to pay his debts Efromovich lost contro...
Jump to postInteresting and did not see it coming, from what've read both airlines will be keeping their own brands which are good for the markets they operate in. Let's see how it solidifies, it's hard to trust any move by Efromovich and it seems like a he's found a way to pay his debts Efromovich lost contro...
Jump to postdidn't see this posted yet, so just wanted to share. If already posted, please delete. Apparently, a passenger's cellphone began sparking on an Alaska Airlines flight, forcing passengers and crew members to evacuate shortly after landing at the Sea-Tac International Airport https://youtu.be/M5YA-Vtk...
Jump to postAs per yahoo news, Airbus delivered the first A350 jet from Chinese completion plant. The work conducted in Tianjin on the jet includes cabin installation, painting, production flight test, and aircraft delivery, Airbus said in a statement. Airbus expects to deliver this year a total of five A350s f...
Jump to postThanks all for the replies. That explains why I did not find anything on the news today
Jump to postFound this video on you tube, but I have not been able to find any other link to confirm if this happened today. The video says Jun 14th, but don't know if that means video was uploaded today, or this is the actual date of the incident.
https://youtu.be/O_QonsIAY04
Lufthansa is planning to add first class to the A350 -XWB fleet https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/lufthansa-new-a350-first-class?fbclid=IwAR13AONGjKs2bGxKf6CV5NIW5-2M6WIhA5QjY5nuSa7L6tRaPQ1y_LjOezY As per aerotelegrah (link only in German), the first A350 with 1st class will be available in 20...
Jump to postThat landing gear seems really mangled to me....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe9MZ7mcTtQ
https://simpleflying.com/latam-787-gear ... -santiago/
Worse, he called the island St Marteen but it's St Maarten ! Sorry your majesty. I apologize for misspelling the island's name. That is why I rarely post anything; find most times people are just complaining about minor things and lose the focus on the subject at hand, which is aviation, really Hav...
Jump to postWhy are we still calling it XWB? Just curious? Especially in the 10 abreast Air Caraibes A350 it probably doesn't feel Extra Wide No joke! Isn't it like 16.8? *shivers* :eek: Worse, he called the island St Marteen but it's St Maarten ! Sorry your majesty. I apologize for misspelling the island's na...
Jump to postWhy are we still calling it XWB? Just curious? Worse, he called the island St Marteen but it's St Maarten ! Sorry your majesty. I apologize for misspelling the island's name. That is why I rarely post anything; find most times people are just complaining about minor things and lose the focus on the...
Jump to postReally nice video of an Air Caraibes A350-900 taking off from St Maarten (SXM)
https://youtu.be/Wsepip_Gjfo
As per Sam Chui's website, Mahan Air reactivated world's last 747-300 passenger service aircraft
https://samchui.com/2021/04/26/mahan-ai ... IaklZBKiUl
JAL has taken the opportunity of the P & W 777-200 fleet grounding to formally withdraw the type altogether. https://simpleflying.com/japan-airlines-777-retirement/ A bit frustrating (yet not surprising for simple flying) that there is no source for this - so hard to gauge its credibility. I'm ...
Jump to postAd per business wire, Bogota's El Dorado international airport will be equipped with a new Windshear alert system. I don't know how bad windshear can be at BOG, but still find it interesting the airport is investing in new technology. The article says it will be the first airport in South America to...
Jump to postAs per simpleflying, Azores Airlines flew a nonstop flight between Lisbon and Bogota, taking just under 10 hours; beating Air Transat record of a 9 hour flight using this type of aircraft
https://simpleflying.com/azores-longest-a321lr/
And this link has more information on how the hydrogen cells work
https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/news/en ... ation.html
Airbus 'POD' configuration for hydrogen fuel cell technology engines Interesting link about Airbus research on hydrogen fuel cell technology airplane engines. https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/stories/hydrogen-pod-configuration.html?cid=social__innovation__eu-en__co__facebook__Newsletter%20%233%20-%20...
Jump to postThe Federal Aviation Administration is requiring 787 operators to update aircraft flight manuals to include new localizer-approach procedures. The move follows several incidents involving 787s crews experiencing issues during localiser approaches to Hong Kong, and comes after the FAA addressed 787 l...
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