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Boeing: 787 Production-Quality Issues No Threat To In-Service Fleet: Boeing execs are confident reviews of fuselage gap and smoothness issues that slowed ...
aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/boeing-787-production-quality-issues-no-threat-service-fleet
Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
Beale AFB Retires Another U-2 As Dragon Lady's Phase Out Moves Forward: Dragon Lady Tail 80-1085 completed her final flight recently as the fleet prepares for ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/11/beale-afb-retires-another-u-2-as-dragon-ladys-phase-out-moves-forward/
B-1B ‘Lancelot’ Is Being Resurrected For Active Service: After being flown out of long-term storage at the boneyard, the bomber is now being regenerated and ...
twz.com/air/b-1b-lancelot-is-being-resurrected-for-active-service
Jordan's air defence ready to shoot down any Iranian aircraft that violate its airspace
reuters.com/world/middle-east/jordans-air-defence-ready-shoot-down-any-iranian-aircraft-that-violate-its-2024-04-13/
Quick Glance: Jordan's Air Defence Ready to Intercept Iranian Aircraft
- Jordan's air defences are prepared to intercept and shoot down any Iranian drones or aircraft that violate its airspace.
- The army is on high alert, with radar systems monitoring drone activity from Iraq and Syria.
- Jordan has closed its airspace as a precautionary measure in case of an Iranian strike across its border.
- The U.S. has increased military aid to Jordan, deploying Patriot air defence systems to enhance border defences.
AI Flew X-62 VISTA During Simulated Dogfight Against Manned F-16: While safety pilots were onboard at all times, the AI agent successfully demonstrated it could ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/18/ai-flew-x-62-vista-during-dogfight/
Oldest Qantas A380 returns to service after being in storage for over a year: Qantas’ oldest A380 has returned to Sydney and is back in service after being in ...
aerotime.aero/articles/oldest-qantas-a380-returns-to-service-after-being-in-storage-for-over-a-year
Jordan to temporarily close airspace, state media says: Jordan will temporarily close its airspace for several hours beginning at 11 p.m ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/jordan-temporarily-close-airspace-state-media-says-2024-04-13/
Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary: The Air Force's top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 ...
twz.com/air/air-force-looking-at-options-beyond-the-b-21-raider-is-absolutely-necessary
Cessna 407: Full Steam Ahead, Right Up Until the End: During the aircraft development frenzy of late 1950s and early ’60s, variety abounded ...
flyingmag.com/cessna-407-full-steam-ahead-right-up-until-the-end/
Paint Job On Kazakhstan’s New A400M Looks Like A 'Soviet' Plane In A Bond Film
twz.com/air/paint-job-on-kazakhstans-new-a400m-looks-like-a-soviet-plane-in-a-bond-film
Israel says Iran launched drone salvo at it, air defences poised: Israel said on Saturday that a salvo of Iranian pilotless aircraft had been launched at it and ...
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Qantas unveils frequent flyer revamp: Qantas Airways boss Vanessa Hudson has unveiled a long-awaited revamp of its frequent flyer program as part of its push to ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/qantas-unveils-frequent-flyer-revamp-20240408-p5fi25.html
Quick Glance: Qantas presents revamped frequent flyer program
- Vanessa Hudson, CEO of Qantas, revealed the long-awaited revamp of the frequent flyer program as part of an effort to restore consumer trust.
- Starting from July, travelers will be able to utilize the new Classic Plus Rewards program on international flights, which will vary based on normal airfares for peak and non-peak travel periods.
- The program adds 20 million reward seats and introduces a third way to redeem points to address concerns about limited availability of Classic Rewards seats.
- The revamp serves as a trial for the newly appointed Qantas loyalty chief, Andrew Glance, who succeeded Olivia Wirth a month ago.
Qantas introduces Classic Plus Rewards: Qantas Frequent Flyer members have a new way to redeem their points for seats – but at a higher cost ...
pointhacks.com.au/news/qantas-frequent-flyer-overhaul-classic-plus-rewards-2024/
Air Force Confirms Su-27 Flanker On Display At Dayton Museum Was Bought By USAF In 2011
theaviationist.com/2024/04/02/air-force-confirms-su-27-flanker-on-display-at-dayton-museum-was-bought-by-usaf-in-2011/
Our First Look At An Armed-Up Block 70 F-16 Viper: Two of Bahrain's new Block 70 F-16s are still in the U.S. for testing and one carried missiles, bombs ...
twz.com/air/our-first-look-at-an-armed-up-block-70-f-16-viper
US military conducts joint exercises for rapid troop deployment: Soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team ...
defence-blog.com/us-military-conducts-joint-exercises-for-rapid-troop-deployment/
Last Four Italian AMX Jets, Set To Join Future 'Flying Museum', Reach Final Retirement Destination
theaviationist.com/2024/04/13/last-four-italian-amx-jets-to-piacenza/
Middle East tension: how worried should airline passengers be?: The Man Who Pays His Way: An obsession with risk management has made aviation astonishingly safe
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/middle-east-tension-airline-passengers-diversion-b2528320.html
AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air: The breakthrough in autonomous aerial combat made by the X-62 test jet is set to have far-reaching impacts ...
twz.com/air/ai-is-now-dogfighting-with-fighter-pilots-in-the-air
Australia News Today: China trade stocks, Australia's Green bond, Qantas points
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-10/australia-news-today-china-trade-stocks-australia-s-green-bond-qantas-points
3 men stranded on a Pacific island were rescued by spelling 'help' with palm leaves
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244265417/men-rescued-island-leaves-coast-guard
Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
IDF kills Hamas terrorists, destroys rockets in Gaza Strip: IDF soldiers and aircraft destroyed loaded rocket launchers aimed at Israel and killed terrorists ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-797527
Deck Of China's Nearly Complete Carrier Now Hosting Multiple Aircraft Mockups
twz.com/sea/deck-of-chinas-nearly-complete-carrier-now-hosting-multiple-aircraft-mockups
MQ-58B Electronic Attack-Enabled Version Of Valkyrie Drone For USMC Revealed: Pairing Valkyrie drones with F-35B makes perfect sense for future Marine Corps ...
twz.com/air/mq-58b-electronic-attack-enabled-version-of-valkyrie-drone-for-usmc-revealed
B-21 Raider Spotted During Test Flight: A video appears to show the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bomber during a test flight over California ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/05/b-21-raider-spotted-during-test-flight/
Flight attendant shares secret code name they use for passengers they fancy: Next time you're disembarking the plane, keep an eye out for this secret code ...
mirror.co.uk/travel/news/flight-attendant-shares-secret-code-32512245
Dubai selected as Air India’s first international destination for new A350-900s: Air India will finally use one of its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft on an ...
aerotime.aero/articles/air-india-international-destination-dubai
Breaking: Major Manufacturing Errors Found On a Boeing 777 : AirlineReporter: A Place to Share Your Passion for Airlines. Home of the AvGeek!
airlinereporter.com/2024/04/breaking-major-manufacturing-errors-found-on-a-boeing-777/
Photographer Snaps Incredible Shots Of Low Flying F-117 Jets: The two F-117 stealth jets were flying the famous Sidewinder Low-Level Training Route in California ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/07/photographer-snaps-incredible-shots-of-low-flying-f-117-jets/
Birmingham Airport suspends operations due to 'security incident' on aircraft
news.sky.com/story/birmingham-airport-suspends-operations-due-to-security-incident-on-aircraft-13116062
Falkland Islands airfield resurfacing project completed: The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed an £8.9 million project to resurface the ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/falkland-islands-airfield-resurfacing-project-completed/
Biden Praises F-15E Aircrews Who Took Down Several Iranian Drones During Attack On Israel
theaviationist.com/2024/04/15/biden-talked-to-f-15e-aircrews/
The Italian Air Force Bids Farewell To The AMX 'Ghibli': The AMX light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft is retired after 35 years of service. On Apr. 5, 2024 ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/05/the-italian-air-force-bids-farewell-to-the-amx-ghibli/
Qantas pauses Perth to London route due to expected Iranian attack on Israel: Airline’s Perth-to-London flights will now stop over in Singapore to avoid Iranian ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/13/qantas-pauses-perth-to-london-route-due-to-expected-iranian-attack-on-israel
50% off Everyday Extra + 1,500 bonus points with referral - Point Hacks: Everyday Rewards often provides bonus offers that will help you boost your Qantas Points ...
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United expects stronger quarterly earnings; cuts aircraft delivery estimates: United Airlines Holdings on Tuesday forecast stronger-than-expected earnings in the ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/united-airlines-forecasts-stronger-second-quarter-profit-2024-04-16/
Overnight missile attack strikes Nevatim Airbase - report: Initially, IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari said that minor damage was sustained to infrastructure at the ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797064
China's newest aircraft carrier seen with mock-ups of aircraft: images: Images show the aircraft carrier Fujian hosting mock-ups of various aircraft ...
businessinsider.com/chinas-newest-aircraft-carrier-seen-with-aircraft-mock-ups-images-2024-4
New Seven expenses affair rocks Sunrise, top network executives: On October 5, 2022, one of the Seven Network’s most powerful executives sent an extraordinary ...
theage.com.au/national/new-seven-expenses-affair-rocks-sunrise-top-network-executives-20240408-p5fi6w.html
F-22 Suffers Nose Gear Issue At Kadena Airbase Ends Up With Nose Down On Runway: Images being circulated online show the aircraft on its nose at the base in ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/12/f-22-suffers-nose-gear-issue-at-kadena-airbase-ends-up-with-nose-down-on-runway/
Stored B-1B Regenerated To Replace Damaged Bomber: The aircraft, stored at AMARG’s “Boneyard” for years, will return to Dyess AFB later this year. On April 20 ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/04/stored-b-1b-regenerated-to-replace-damaged-bomber/
How to game Qantas’ new frequent flyer program: The airline’s new frequent flyer scheme is now open for business, so here’s how to make the most of the system.
smh.com.au/money/saving/how-to-game-qantas-new-frequent-flyer-program-20240412-p5fjb6.html
This New Hypersonic Aircraft Will Hit the Skies Later This Year: Hermeus says its Quarterhorse Mk 1 will embark on flight tests later this year ...
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/hermeus-hypersonic-aircraft-quarterhorse-mk1-test-1235569117/
Aviation industry struggles to keep up despite aircraft parts tax cuts: Aviation sector players also argue that it employs many Kenyans directly and indirectly ...
standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001493249/aviation-industry-struggles-to-kee-up-despite-aircraft-parts-tax-cuts
Air Force Secretary Says B-21 Unit Cost Has Decreased After Negotiations With Northrop Grumman
theaviationist.com/2024/04/13/b-21-cost-decline/
Iniochos 2024 In Full Swing In Greece: Here's everything you need to know about this year's edition of exercise Iniochos, underway at Andravida Air Base, Greece ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/17/iniochos-2024/
Engine part falls off Southwest Airlines’ Boeing plane during takeoff
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/boeing-plane-accident-southwest-houston-b2524829.html
Qantas criticisied over disability policies after 'appalling' treatment of artist
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-04/qantas-appalling-treatment-artist-with-disability/103653426
Proctor I makes debut public appearance: Whitby, Yorkshire-based Paul Gliddon’s Percival Proctor I VH-UXS made its public debut at the Tyabb Air Show in ...
key.aero/article/proctor-i-makes-debut-public-appearance
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China’s High-Altitude WZ-7 Drone Has Appeared Near The Philippines: This looks to be the first time a WZ-7 has been seen near the Philippines and follows the ...
twz.com/air/chinas-high-altitude-wz-7-drone-has-appeared-near-the-philippines
United Airlines faces overstaffing due to Boeing's delivery delays: United Airlines on Monday warned that delays in aircraft deliveries from Boeing would leave ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/united-airlines-expects-boeings-delivery-delays-impact-aircraft-utilization-this-2024-04-01/
First East Coast-Assigned U.S. Navy CMV-22B Arrives to Norfolk: The CMV-22B will provide the fleet’s medium-lift and long-range aerial logistics capability ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/08/first-east-coast-assigned-u-s-navy-cmv-22b-arrives-to-norfolk/
This 1975 Rockwell Commander 112 Is a Stylish, Sturdy ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick: While the Commander 112 is not common, it is a well-designed and strongly built ...
flyingmag.com/this-1975-rockwell-commander-112-is-a-stylish-sturdy-aircraftforsale-top-pick/
Video appears to show Ukrainian aircraft striking building in Russia's Tatarstan region
bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-68712255
Last Marine Harrier Pilots Complete Training As AV-8B's End Draws Near: With the Marine Corps planning to retire its last Harriers in 2026 ...
twz.com/air/last-marine-harrier-pilots-complete-training-as-av-8bs-end-draws-near
USN Pilot Recalls C-2A Greyhound Ops Aboard French Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier
theaviationist.com/2024/03/31/usn-pilot-recalls-c-2a-greyhound-ops-aboard-french-charles-de-gaulle-aircraft-carrier/
Big business in Australia faces less competition than almost anywhere else – and likes it that way
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/08/big-business-in-australia-faces-less-competition-than-almost-anywhere-else-and-likes-it-that-way
NASA’s DC-8 Completes Final Mission Ahead Of Retirement: After 37 years, NASA is about to retire its DC-8 Airborne Science Laboratory. It will be replaced by a ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/10/nasas-dc-8-completes-final-mission-ahead-of-retirement/
Caribbean Charter Set to Be Tecnam P2012 STOL Launch Customer: St Barth Executive, a French VIP air charter service based in the Caribbean ...
flyingmag.com/caribbean-charter-set-to-be-tecnam-p2012-stol-launch-customer/
‘This is a game-changer’: Australia, once home of glamour flying boats, eyes a seaplane revival
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/07/this-is-a-game-changer-australia-once-home-of-glamour-flying-boats-eyes-a-seaplane-revival
Pilot fell out of aircraft and hit tail, causing deadly 2022 crash that killed 2, NTSB says
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Hermeus Unveils Uncrewed High-Speed Quarterhorse Mk 1 Test Aircraft: The company, that also shared plans for the next Mk 2 aircraft powered by the Pratt & ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/30/hermeus-quarterhorse-mk-1/
FAA Data Shows Student Pilot Numbers on the Rise: Does it seem like there are more student pilots in the air these days? According to FAA data, there are.
flyingmag.com/faa-data-shows-student-pilot-numbers-on-the-rise/
US forces destroyed Iranian missiles, drones in big air-defense battle: US warships and aircraft destroyed dozens of the Iranian munitions that were fired at ...
businessinsider.com/us-forces-destroyed-iran-missiles-drones-massive-air-defense-battle-2024-4
U.S. Air Force Secretary Will Fly In AI-Controlled F-16: The service's top civilian leader will board the back seat of the Viper later this spring and experience ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/10/u-s-air-force-secretary-will-fly-in-ai-controlled-f-16/
Spirit Airlines furloughs 260 pilots to save money: Spirit Airlines said on Monday it has reached a deal with Airbus to delay all aircraft deliveries scheduled ...
cnn.com/2024/04/08/business/spirit-airlines-furloughs/
Avoiding and Surviving Bird Strikes: One of the most frequently asked questions is how much trouble a pilot might be in if they accidentally hit a bald eagle—or ...
flyingmag.com/avoiding-and-surviving-bird-strikes/
Qantas drops monster 72-hour sale: Qantas has opened a quickfire three-day sale on 100 domestic routes a day after a new offering for high-rolling frequent ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-deals/qantas-discounts-100-routes-in-72hour-sale/news-story/9b5012d2faf97f227d9cd843184ac86f
This 1978 Piper PA-28R Turbo Arrow III Is a Faster-Than-Expected ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
flyingmag.com/this-1978-piper-pa-28r-turbo-arrow-iii-is-a-faster-than-expected-aircraftforsale-top-pick/
#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Wednesday, April 3, 2024: Here is a list of areas where on-site classes are suspended for Wednesday, April 3, 2024 ...
rappler.com/philippines/class-suspensions-walang-pasok-april-3-2024/
Royal Canadian Air Force Celebrates 100 Years: The Royal Canadian Air Force marked its 100th anniversary on April 1, making it one of the oldest stand-alone ...
flyingmag.com/royal-canadian-air-force-celebrates-100-years/
Qantas reroutes Perth to London flights amid ongoing crisis in the Middle East : Qantas is rerouting its Boeing 787-9 Perth to London non-stop service to operate ...
aerotime.aero/articles/qantas-perth-london-rerouting-flights
Two passenger planes crash on Heathrow Airport runway: Ghana-bound British Airways flight delayed several hours after collision on runway
standard.co.uk/news/uk/heathrow-airport-runway-planes-crash-virgin-ba-b1149856.html
Quick Glance: Collision of Passenger Planes Triggers Emergency at Heathrow Airport
- Eyewitnesses reported an incident where a Virgin Atlantic plane at London's Heathrow Airport was pushed back by a tug and collided with the tail of a nearby British Airways aircraft.
- Photos were shared on X, formerly Twitter, following the collision.
- The images depict two passenger planes colliding on the runway at Heathrow Airport, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene.
- Virgin confirmed that an investigation into the incident has been launched, with the aircraft being taken out of service for maintenance checks.
Wizz Air to wet lease three aircraft from Ukrainian airline SkyUp : Wizz Air has signed a deal to wet lease three B737 aircraft from Ukrainian airline SkyUp for ...
aerotime.aero/articles/wizz-air-to-wet-lease-three-aircraft-from-ukrainian-airline-skyup
Navy's Vision For Disposable Carrier-Based Loyal Wingman Drones Comes Into Focus
twz.com/air/navys-vision-for-disposable-carrier-based-loyal-wingman-drones-comes-into-focus
This 2007 Diamond DA40 Is Jet A-Burning ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick: Ever since its debut, the Diamond DA42 light twin has attracted the interest of flight ...
flyingmag.com/this-2007-diamond-da40-is-jet-a-burning-aircraftforsale-top-pick/
We Went to America’s Biggest Aviation Expo. Here’s What We Saw.: The annual Sun ‘n Fun Air Show started as a fly-in for a few dozen pilots. Now ...
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/sun-n-fun-show-aviation-expo-1235581865/
Pilot in deadly Arizona hot air balloon crash had elevated levels of ketamine, report says
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/04/arizona-hot-air-balloon-crash-pilot-ketamine-toxicology-autopsy-report/73200298007/
Major shakeup for Qantas Frequent Flyer program: 9News Latest Stories Season 2024, Short Video
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