Cranky Flier – An Airline Industry Blog
WEB2 days ago · Andrewon Aug 23, 2024 Aug 23, 2024 - 16 Comments on Cranky Weekly Review Presented by San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport: Alaska and Hawaiian Clear Hurdle, Southwest Adds. Breeze Squeezes into New Haven.
A Q&A With Avatar Airlines - Cranky Flier
WEBMar 13, 2021 · A Q&A With Avatar Airlines. When the Executive VP of a start-up airline begins a presentation by telling you they aren’t crazy, it’s probably not a good sign. But sure enough, Avatar Airlines EVP Michael Zapin began a recent media call by saying “First, we’re not crazy to start a new airline in the midst of a COVID pandemic.”.
What the F*** is a Wet Lease? – Cranky Flier
WEBNov 1, 2007 · Aircraft on a wet lease (also called an ACMI lease) tend to be the easiest ones to spot. The reason for that is because the crews are actually employees of the aircraft owner instead of the airline you bought your ticket on. There have been a handful of airlines recently in the US that have operated exclusively under a wet lease.
The Problem with Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G Engines on the …
WEBSep 24, 2023 · Pratt had discovered an issue with contaminated powdered metal used in manufacturing between Q4 2015 and and Q3 2021 that could cause cracking in the stage 1 and stage 2 disks in the high pressure turbine. These obviously must be inspected at certain intervals to ensure there is no actual problem.
Boeing Announces New 797 to Replace the 737 Family
WEBMar 31, 2024 · After more than 50 years, Boeing has finally announced plans to cancel the Boeing 737 program. The company is going to launch the new and long-awaited 797 aircraft to replace the 737. In a real surprise, the company says development work has been quietly underway for some time, and the aircraft should be certified relatively quickly.
Tales From the Field – Cranky Flier
WEBJan 28, 2020 · A Day in the Life of Cranky Concierge During a Major Storm (Tales From the Field) If you were traveling in the eastern half of the country last week, you know […] CFon Mar 11, 2015 Mar 12, 2015. British Airways Customer Service Isn’t Good, But When Partners Are Involved, It Gets Even Worse (Tales From the Field)
A Close Look at How Inflight Entertainment Gets Installed on an ...
WEBOct 6, 2011 · When the airplane gets to the installer’s hangar, it sits outside but is pulled forward into a bay where the nose sits (above). This allows the workers to get on and off the airplane inside – it also allows them to keep the seats nice and dry in the perenially-wet Pacific Northwest (below). You can see the seats are all wrapped up – these ...
A New Book: 3 Feet to the Left - Cranky Flier
WEBOct 3, 2018 · The 737 whizzed by the window, hovered over the runway in Los Angeles, and then gently reunited with terra firma. Once the aircraft was out of view, I swiveled my head back around to re-engage with Korry Franke about his career and this very book, 3 Feet to the Left, which tells the story of Korry’s first year as …
The A321XLR Will Enable the 757 to Retire, But It is More Than …
WEBJun 21, 2019 · Enter the A321XLR. This airplane is, of course, just an A321neo but with much longer legs. It has a published range of 4,700nm. While it likely won’t be that good in practice, it will still beat the 757 handily. American wasted no time and quickly ordered 50 of them with delivery starting in 2023.
The Cranky Flier Interview: Northern Pacific CEO Rob McKinney
WEBCFon Jan 21, 2022 Jan 24, 2022 - 14 Comments on The Cranky Flier Interview: Northern Pacific CEO Rob McKinney. Podcast, The Cranky Flier Interview. It’s time for another Cranky Flier Interview, and this time, it’s with Northern Pacific’s CEO Rob McKinney, an airline that hopes to get off the ground later this year, COVID-willing.