Aviation News January 2021

 

Farewell to Passenger's Favorites

Air Transat's new fleet policy also means that fans will have to say goodbye to some of their favorite aircraft sooner than expected. The number of Boeing 747s or Airbus A380s that will be seen in the skies or at airports after the crisis is likely to be reduced sooner than expected. KLM and Corsair, for example, retired their last Boeing 747s a year earlier than planned.

Air Transat said goodbye to its Airbus A310 earlier and there are likely to be far fewer Airbus A340s in fleets around the world soon.
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This New 6-Passenger Electric Aircraft Could Revolutionize Commuting https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/new-electric-aircraft-revolutionize-commuting-1234592643/

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Delta is now the only US airline blocking all middle seats 

https://thepointsguy.com/guide/airline-social-distancing-policies/ 

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25 Boeing 737 MAX 9s To Be Inspected For Missing Fuel Sealant.
Jets had been shipped off to their new owners without fuel sealant between April 2018 and February 2019. 
https://simpleflying.com/boeing-737-max-missing-fuel-sealant/

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Unfortunately, the first week of the New Year started with an aircraft accident - or was it suicide?

Sriwijaya Air 737 Crashes into the Java Sea with 62 Aboard 

A Boeing 737-500 operated by Indonesia’s Sriwijaya Air crashed into the Java Sea shortly after takeoff from Jakarta Saturday with 62 people on board.  Air traffic control lost contact about four minutes later after the 26-year-old airplane reached an altitude of 10,900 feet and descended to 250 feet in less than a minute, according to flight-tracking service FlightRadar24.

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2021-01-09/sriwijaya-air-737-crashes-java-sea-62-aboard 

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New Piper Wing Spar AD Affects 5,400 Aircraft 

An accident where Arrow’s wing failed due to a fatigue fracture at the “bolted joint” along the lower spar cap caused two deaths.

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/new-piper-wing-spar-ad-affects-5400-aircraft/ 

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The Boeing 737 MAX: Which Countries Have Unbanned The Plane? 

https://simpleflying.com/boeing-737-max-unbanned/ 

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American Became First US Operator To Resume MAX Flights 

https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-resumes-max-flights/ 

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Canadian WestJet Set To Resume Boeing 737 MAX Flights In 2 Weeks

The carrier’s decision will depend on the Canadian aviation agency, Transport Canada, approving the type’s return to service as planned.

https://simpleflying.com/westjet-boeing-737-max-return/

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A Winning Year For Airbus – Success Despite A Pandemic 

https://simpleflying.com/airbus-2020-winning-year/ 

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Amazon Air, Ready for Takeoff?

Amazon is taking delivery to new heights. For the first time ever, the e-commerce giant has purchased 11 Boeing 767-300 planes, having previously leased aircraft in the past. The move is part of an effort to beef up its cargo operations and to "supplement capacity" from carriers like UPS and FedEx. Amazon expects to have more than 85 planes in service by the end of 2022.

The Cost Of Flying: What Airlines Have To Pay To Get You In The Air 

https://simpleflying.com/the-cost-of-flying/ 

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The Saudi airspace deal and what it means for Qatar Airways 

https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/the-saudi-airspace-deal-and-what-it-means-for-qatar-airways/

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TO LIVE IS TO FLY: 

Memoirs of an Executive Pilot

https://www.amazon.de/dp/1988664349

https://books2read.com/u/mKYpGd

https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/suggestartikel/ID142447093.html
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TRAUMBERUF PILOT? 

Piloten Ausbildung, Jobsuche und Berufsalltag

(in deutscher Sprache - print & ebook)

https://www.amazon.de/dp/1988664330

https://books2read.com/u/4DoxPr

https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/artikeldetails/ID81994834.html

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New Opportunities in Saudi Arabia

 

For many years, thousands of aviation students flogged to the USA to get their commercial pilot licenses - until September 11... They were then banned from taking up training in the United States with only a handful of exemptions.  Arabian students then tried to get their licenses in Europe, Canada, or other countries. 

Now it is the Other Way Around:
International students are invited to train in Arabian countries!  Several flight training academies offer structured programs under the General Authority of Civil Aviation in Saudi Arabia taking students from zero to airline pilots.  The courses are designed to support students who speak English as a second language and wish to pursue a career as a professional pilot.  Fight school students have unlimited access to English tutoring to develop Aviation English skills during Ground School training.

The circa cost for the complete commercial/IFR pilot training is less than 15K Canadian/11K US dollar for locals.  Practical Flight Training at OxfordSaudia Flight Training is on the latest Diamond DA40 and DA42, equipped with professional IFR cockpit instruments.

Students will be trained using different types of advanced new simulators and safety devices by integrating the best and most advanced teaching technologies.  

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OxfordSaudia is Seeking FAA Instructors

Interested in a flying career in Saudi Arabia?  Here is a job summary of their brand-new school in Dammam, Saudi Arabia:

Provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with 141, GACA regulations, Airmen’s Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport operations, and OxfordSaudia policies and procedures. Schedule students, maintain records and ensure those course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student in each flight course. 

• Must possess at least 300 hours of total flight instruction given.
• Must possess at least; Commercial Airplane License with Instrument Rating
• Must have Flight Instructor Certificate (Airplane)
• Qualifications to train in a Multi-Engine Aircraft

Perks:

• Retention Incentives: (Choose One)
• Annual Retention Bonus $20,000 USD (spread out monthly in year two)
• Annual Retention Bonus $10,000 after year one (spread out monthly in year two) and A320 Type Rating upon completing 2nd year of service*
• Service awards based on tenure with YOUR work with OxfordSaudia
• Company Paid Medical Insurance (for a family of 4)
• Relocation for a family of 4
• Company paid-flight ticket to home country  (vacation) 
• Housing is provided
• Transportation is provided to and from work
• Generous compensation package (tax-free up to a certain amount)
• Immigration Sponsorship and related costs covered for a family of 4 
• Generous Holiday schedule and flexibility with scheduling
• Salary Range: 60,000 USD-80,000 USD

This is not their only offer, they also are seeking new FAA instructors with zero instructor hours and an FAA Chief Flight Instructor with a salary of 80K - 140K USD. Native English ESL Teachers are also in demand. See the complete list of job offers.

https://www.oxfordsaudia.com/en/careers/

P.S. In recent years, Saudi Arabia has made strides towards also granting women equal rights through the Vision 2030 program - and becoming commercial and airline pilots.

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