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The Boeing 737 family has long formed the backbone of Alaska Airlines’ operations when it comes to mainline flights using narrowbody twinjets. In recent years, the carrier has been increasingly deploying next-generation aircraft from the 737 MAX series to aid this mission, and has more on order. Today, the Alaska Airlines fleet features almost 90 aircraft from the Boeing 737 MAX family across two variants, with another 75 on order (including units of a third variant). As the calendar year begins to wind down to a close, these jets will play an important role in getting the carrier’s passengers to…

In the old days, air travel was a luxurious affair, no matter which class a passenger chose. While economy class seats no longer offer the style of the bygone days of commercial aviation, and premium economy only offers a small step up from that, passengers can still enjoy luxury in the upper classes, specifically business class and first class. First class used to be similar to what business class seats are like today, with wide seats that recline further, additional meal service choices, extra storage, and improved amenities. However, over time, first class has become even more luxurious, with enhanced…

Airbus has filed a patent that proposes a business class seat unit for airliners that delivers lie-flat comfort in dense cabins, a move that significantly improves the products that the manufacturer is able to offer in business class cabins. The new seat will be available on both widebody and single-aisle jets. The seat pan and backrest move together, powered by a single motor, in order to convert from an upright position to a bed. The aircraft seat offers a surrounding body with a rear partition, side panel, and sliding doors, all of which make it one of the most comfortable…

Ultra-low-cost carriers across the US are known for their limited legroom, having sacrificed some passenger comforts in order to keep operating costs, and therefore, ticket prices, as low as possible. However, that does not always mean that passengers need to suffer in discomfort, as there are plenty of options available, and even some great-value upgrade packages to consider. In this article, we will take a look at the seats found onboard some of the country’s largest ultra-low-cost carriers – Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Avelo Air, to determine which one is likely to offer the most comfortable ride…

When it comes to long-haul flying in the modern commercial aviation industry, it is no secret that the transatlantic corridor between the US and Europe is just about the most lucrative market out there. This year, Cirium, an aviation analytics company, shows that airlines have collectively scheduled a grand total of 181,293 one-way departures from the US to Europe, offering 48,640,194 seats in the process. But which routes are the most popular? While one particular corridor stands head and shoulders above the rest, there are plenty more that see multiple daily departures with different airlines throughout the year. This underlines…

“…inaccurate assumptions about the low-altitude operating environment, which could inadvertently weaken established safety frameworks and introduce unnecessary hazards into an already complex airspace. Unless revised appropriately, Part 108 will create—not mitigate—the potential for midair collision and resulting casualty.” Source: A portion of the commentary released by Vertical Aviation International (VAI) in opposition to recent FAA information about Part 108.

Aero Linx: British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) BALPA is the union and professional association for pilots in the UK. Our members work together to protect the piloting profession and strive to ensure flight safety remains an industry-wide priority. Our community is made up of members, elected pilot representatives and pilot volunteers, managed by a pilot executive, and supported by expert staff members and professional specialists. As an organisation of highly-trained flight deck professionals, BALPA has unrivalled access to the expertise and experience of its 10,000 members and can truly be regarded as the voice of pilots.

Also: USAF Reactivates Squadron For Drone Ops, Beyond Aero, Vertical Aerospace, Archer Midnight Amazon Prime Air has halted its unmanned delivery operations after two of its MK30 drones ran into the boom of a crane in Tolleson, Arizona. No injuries were reported. The crash happened early on October 1, leaving both aircraft destroyed. Police in Tolleson quickly secured the site and confirmed that an investigation was underway. Federal officials also stepped in, with both the FAA and the NTSB doing their parts. Skydweller Aero announced the recent completion of a 74-hour flight of its unmanned, solar-powered aircraft in conjunction with…

Also: New NOTAM Service, 737 Production Cap, RNZAF NH90 Helis, ATC Sick Days Trend Up Just over three months after hitting the market, Piper Aircraft’s diesel-powered multi-engine trainer has logged its first domestic order. The deal will deliver five of the Seminole DX aircraft to Florida-based Skyborne Airline Academy. The Seminole DX was unveiled at this year’s EAA Oshkosh AirVenture. Designed to run on JET A and JET A-1 (with SAF approval in progress), the trainer’s twin DeltaHawk DHK4A180 engines offer about 40% better fuel efficiency than typical avgas piston engines. The FAA is looking to begin the first phase…

Papua New Guinea received its newest Airbus aircraft last month, as the country’s carrier, Air Niugini, took delivery of an Airbus A220 aircraft. However, considering the aircraft was manufactured in Canada and the airline is based in the South Pacific Ocean, the delivery flight was much longer than the average delivery flight. In fact, the total journey time was measured to be four days. This marks the first of nearly a dozen A220s that are destined to join the airline’s fleet, consisting mostly of narrowbody aircraft and a pair of widebody long-haul aircraft. Four Flight Legs, Three Stops, Mirabel To…