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News from July 2024
Las Vegas may soon have a new general aviation airport.
Embraer introduces all-black livery with neon-blue accents for its E190F and E195F freighter aircraft. The E190F is set to debut at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow, with P2F conversions targeting middle-distance cargo routes. Embraer projects demand for up to 700 freighter conversions in the next 20 years, offering lower operating costs and larger cargo capacity.
The ongoing issue of fake service dogs on flights continues to pose challenges for air travel. Despite regulations intended to curb this practice, airlines still depend on passengers to self-certify their animals, allowing larger pets onboard without paying a pet-in-cabin fee or keeping them in carriers. This situation often results in other passengers losing space in already cramped conditions.
Aircraft center of gravity (COG) is crucial for balance and control, with passenger weight distribution playing a significant role. Airlines assign seats based on weight calculations to ensure the COG stays within the manufacturer's parameters for takeoff and landing. Passenger weight distribution is also important during landing, as it affects the aircraft's characteristics and stability.
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are preparing for increased demand on flights to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention (RNC). Delta is offering 17,308 seats between New York LaGuardia and Milwaukee this month. United has added over 25 flights from Washington DC area airports.
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The Cessna TTx is a high-performance, single-engine aircraft introduced in 2004. Known for its advanced features and maximum speed of 235 knots, the aircraft was equipped with a state-of-the-art glass cockpit panel, Intrinzic, and various safety systems to enhance operations. Despite these advancements, production was impacted by economic factors and quality issues, leading to the discontinuation of the model in 2018.
A former Secret Service member and "highly decorated military veteran" claims he has lost his career due to a travel ban imposed by JetBlue. The individual, who served in the military for 23 years before becoming a Secret Service agent and later a Department of Health and Human Services investigator, alleges that the airline banned him after he informed flight attendants that he was lawfully carrying a firearm on a flight to Florida.
The British Business & General Aviation Association (BBGA) has launched a new social media campaign in response to recent protests by environmental activists targeting the industry.
Maersk Air Cargo is set to receive its first Boeing 777 Freighter, marking an expansion of its fleet. The 777 Freighter offers increased capacity and range, addressing the growing demand for air freight. Despite a global decline in air cargo post-COVID, the industry has shown significant growth in recent months.
Virgin Atlantic's summer schedule includes 25 destinations from London Heathrow, Manchester, and Edinburgh. Eighty-five percent of the carrier's services are to the US and India. A new Heathrow-Bengaluru route started in March, while Manchester-Las Vegas resumed in June. Virgin Atlantic celebrated its 40th anniversary in June 2024. The SkyTeam airline and transatlantic joint venture partner of Delta Air Lines has 44 aircraft: 17 Boeing 787-9s, 12 Airbus A350-1000s, 10 A330-300s, and five A330neos. Its fleet averages 7.2 years. Of all UK and foreign airlines, Virgin has the...
Northrop Grumman employs three Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft to test fighter jet noses, radar systems, and avionics. The company operates these testbed aircraft, identified as N804X, N805X, and N806X.
Last weekend, I fulfilled the role of an “antique squared.” This is when an antique is found to be flying an antique. Slipping the surlies of my home airport, I ventured out with my 1946 Cessna 140 to a local EAA meeting in another town. A lot was going on there, including Young Eagle flights, charcoal-grilled processed meat eating, and builders/pilots pondering the latest group aircraft project.
As China has developed, domestic air travel has grown, and increasingly more people have gained access to flying. At some point, most travelers have been first-time travelers. There are things that seem obvious, even to domestic airlines in China, but still aren’t obvious to people flying for the first time.
Copa Airlines has added the Boeing 737 MAX 8 to its fleet, providing increased flexibility in markets with lower demand. The initial commercial operation of the aircraft, which was delayed, is now set to commence on August 15, 2024. The aircraft will serve over 30 destinations across the Americas starting from October 2024.
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has aligned with Dassault Aviation in a legal challenge against the European Commission's Taxonomy Delegated Act.
Beechcraft developed the King Air 300LW as a lighter variant to meet European regulatory and market factors. The King Air 300LW offered improved climb performance and cost-effective operations in regions with weight-based fees. The 300LW represented a small subset of the overall production run, showcasing Beechcraft's adaptability to market demands and regulatory environments.
United Airlines flight 1001 from Los Angeles to Denver lost a tire during takeoff this morning at around 7:15 a.m. Pacific time. The pilot reportedly informed passengers on board about the incident as they continued their flight to Denver as planned. Flight attendants instructed passengers on brace procedures before making an emergency landing.
UK airports plan to upgrade security scanners, improving passenger experience and potentially removing the 100ml liquids rule. The 100ml liquids rule was reinstated at UK airports due to issues with new scanners but is expected to be removed by 2025. The full implementation of new scanners at UK airports has been delayed, with some airports not set to have them until 2025.
The staff at Ground Support Worldwide is saddened to learn of Bob Wright’s passing. Bob worked in the ground support equipment (GSE) maintenance field for more than 30 years. He was a founding member of Alliance Ground International (AGI), where he served as director of maintenance and vice president of maintenance.