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Piper M500 Meridian offers a spacious interior with user-friendly amenities for passengers, from work tables to power outlets. The aircraft provides luxury features such as leather seats, USB ports, beverage holders, and lighting controls for ultimate comfort. Equipped with the Garmin G1000 avionics suite, the M500 ensures flight safety through advanced systems like ESP and synthetic vision. The Piper M500 Meridian is part of the light aircraft family designed and developed by Piper Aircraft. This light turboprop features some of the most advanced systems that foster safety...
Air New Zealand has launched its largest domestic sale of the year, offering 750,000 seats for under NZ$100. The fares, starting from NZ$59 one way, will be available from 7 pm tonight (local time) until midnight on July 24.
Several major global airlines are offering elite status matches for competitor frequent flyer programs this summer. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic have implemented these programs to attract more customers and boost revenues. Status matches provide temporary elite benefits that can be extended based on specific criteria such as flight activity.
Domestic airlines operating from Auckland Airport have welcomed the draft findings of the Commerce Commission’s report on the latest Price Setting Event 4 (PSE4), which covers the period from 2023 to 2027. Price-setting events are the process by which New Zealand's three major airports set their prices.
Crewmember D-type visas allow temporary entry for crewmembers on sea vessels or airlines, while C-1/D visas cover those starting journeys from the US. C-1/D visas are the most popular crewmember visa type, issued for pilots, flight attendants, technicians, and other employees. To apply, complete the online DS-160 form, schedule an interview, gather required documentation, and pay the application fee.
Air India's new Airbus A320neo plane, featuring premium cabins and new livery, flew its first commercial flight on July 18. The new aircraft was deployed between New Delhi and Bengaluru. The plane features a three-class configuration, including premium economy.
A U.S. Army aeromedical unit conducted a remote evacuation for a civilian who had fallen from the roof of a cabin along the Yukon River. The mission request was received by members of the evacuation team, known as Arctic Dustoff, at approximately 6:05 local time on July 5. The team departed from Ladd Field at Fort Wainwright around 7:30 p.m.
On a recent trip across Australia, maritime historian and travel writer Chris Frame, who stands nearly two meters tall, tested the comfort of flying with Jetstar. Known for its budget-friendly fares, Jetstar was chosen due to its significantly lower prices compared to Qantas or Virgin Australia.
Menzies Aviation has announced the renewal of a major cargo and ground handling contract with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The agreement extends Menzies' provision of cargo warehouse and ramp handling services for all KLM/Martinair freighter operations at AMS for the next five years. This contract is Menzies' largest at the main international airport in the Netherlands, involving management of approximately 600 aircraft turns and nearly 100,000 tonnes of cargo annually.
George J. Priester Aviation has announced a restructuring of its leadership team, appointing industry veteran Brent Moldowan as president and CEO to oversee day-to-day operations. Moldowan previously played a significant role in integrating Mayo Aviation into the George J. Priester Aviation family of companies.
A Boeing KC-46A Pegasus recently completed the type’s first-ever circumnavigation of the globe in a single flight. The journey began at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and proceeded westward. The US Air Force's rationale for the accomplishment—named Project Magellan—was to demonstrate that the KC-46A Pegasus could traverse the world with its critical cargo.
The Boeing 737, a widely produced aircraft with over 11,500 units delivered, continues to play a significant role in modern commercial aviation.
The airline food industry is valued at $6 billion, with a single meal costing airlines up to $100. Major airlines employ culinary teams dedicated to deciding what food to serve onboard. Most airplane food is prepared in large kitchens near airports by catering companies. Various rules dictated by bodies such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulate what food items can be served on board, including restrictions on certain alcohol or fresh produce.
IndiGo, India's largest airline, continues to expand its operations with daily flights between Dubai and Cochin using Airbus A320 aircraft.
A B-17 Flying Fortress crash at Bakers Creek in 1943 resulted in the tragic loss of forty lives.
American Airlines flight 2861 from Orange County to Dallas experienced a delay exceeding three hours on Monday due to an unusual circumstance: the captain refused to operate the aircraft.
A twin-engine Cessna 402 crashed in the Tred Avon River, approximately 4.5 miles south of Easton Airport (ESN) in Maryland, on the morning of July 17, resulting in the death of the pilot. Robert Merlini, 56, reported a loss of engine power after departing from Tipton Airport around 9:00 a.m., en route to Easton Airport to pick up technicians for an air-sampling flight. The aircraft was discovered submerged in eight feet of water.
Atlanta has 52% of global Boeing 757 passenger flights in August, primarily due to Delta Air Lines, the world's largest 757 operator. Delta averages 151 daily departures from Atlanta on this aircraft type, covering 53 destinations. In August, over 130 airports globally will have scheduled passenger Boeing 757 flights. All variants of the Boeing 757 will operate just one in every 141 narrowbody services worldwide, a figure that rises to one in every 31 in the US due to its use by Delta, United Airlines, and Icelandair.
Saudia has signed a binding sales agreement with Lilium for 50 of its six-passenger eVTOL aircraft, with options for an additional 50 units. The announcement was made on July 18 at the Farnborough Airshow 2024. Lilium, a German manufacturer, plans to begin deliveries in 2026.
XTI Aerospace, currently seeking capital funding for its TriFan 600 VTOL business aircraft, has entered into an investment agreement with FC Imperial, an affiliate of the private global investment consortium Finexic Concordia Group. According to the Colorado-based airframer, this agreement could lead to sales of up to $55 million in stock, based on a fixed XTI company valuation of $275 million.