Picture this: you step out onto a small balcony, taking in the smell of your strong coffee. You look out to the breathtaking views of the city, where you can see flashes of pastels and some winding alleyways. You step back inside and look around at the charming artwork that …
Month: August 2022
Why you should care about NASA’s Artemis I mission launching tomorrow
We are going. Maybe not “we” as in you and I, but the program for sending humans back to the moon begins tomorrow morning. Click through because you want to see the most powerful rocket ever built by NASA. The post Why you should care about NASA’s Artemis I mission …
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U.S. and China Suspend Air Routes Over COVID Row
Reuters reports each nation will suspend 26 outbound flights to either country, affecting six airlines and at least two American cities. Grounded Flights Based Around China’s “Circuit Breaker” COVID Policies On the Chinese side, the U.S. Department of Transportation will block 26 flights aboard China Eastern Airlines, China …
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American Airlines Plans Flagship First Phaseout
Simple Flying reports the phase out will begin in 2023, with the delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliner airframes due to the carrier. New Cabins Call for Retrofit of Widebody and A321T Cabins Of the three major U.S.-based carriers, American was the last to offer a true “first class” …
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Cowling Malfunction Forces Alaska Flight to Divert
CNN reports Alaska Airlines Flight 588 experienced an engine cowling issue, forcing the flight to return to the airport for a repair. Flyers Alerted of Issue From “A Little Pop” Sound The situation took place on Monday, August 22, 2022, after the aircraft departed around 7:30 a.m. local time. …
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After Summer Crush, More Airlines Look to Cancel Flights in Fall
Air carriers on both sides of the Atlantic are announcing cuts to their schedules going into the Fall of 2022, as staffing shortages continue to plague both operators and airports. Weather and Staff Issues Ground Flights, While Heathrow Continues to See Issues Over the weekend of August 19, …
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Tricks, no Treat: Uber Rewards to Shut Down on Halloween
The travel technology company providing everything from rides to food delivery announced they would end their loyalty program at midnight on Halloween 2022, with more focus going into the Uber One membership program. Uber Rewards Stop Accumulating in August, With Short Spending Window The Uber loyalty program offered …
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FAA Seeks Input on Aircraft Seat Safety – Not Comfort
The Federal Aviation Administration is soliciting comments on a potential rule to dictate the minimum size of airline seats, including width, pitch and length, to facilitate an orderly aircraft evacuation. Comment Period Comes After Congressional Report In the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, the civil aviation agency was …
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Turkish Airline Changes
The two US destinations that it is looking to serve will be Denver, Colorado (DEN), and Detroit, Michigan (DTW). Since the pandemic restrictions have been eased, the airline has focused on increasing the volume of its current flights to the US. The airline’s most recent US route addition was launched …
United Drops $10 Million for Electric Air Taxis
The Chicago-based air carrier placed a $10 million pre-payment for the airframes, currently under development by aerospace company Archer Aviation. Electronic Aircraft to Serve Population Centers in Last Mile Transportation Although delivery is still likely several years off, the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are …
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