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Engine maker extraordinaire Rolls-Royce continues on its drive to further the decarbonization of aviation. On Wednesday, the company announced it had signed an agreement to test sustainable aviation fuel from US-based Alder Fuels using the Rolls-Royce Pearl engine. Read More Here: Rolls-Royce Partners With Alder Fuels To Test Greencrude SAF | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking […]

The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) chapter representing Alaska Airlines pilots ratified on October 17th a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) contract, with 82% of the 96.37% eligible pilots voting in favor. The new contract addresses critical issues for the pilots – such as scope and catching up in pay versus the airline’s competitors. Read

American Airlines is relaunching direct services from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) from October 29, coinciding with the North American 2022-2023 winter flying season. This will benefit passengers looking to head down under to escape the winter chills. Read More Here: American Airlines Relaunches Services From Los Angeles To Sydney | SimpleFlying.com via Flight

Aircraft around the globe will soon be equipped with SpaceX's unique, high-speed satellite internet, Starlink. The new service, "Starlink Aviation," has undergone development and testing over the past few years. Yesterday, October 18th, the company announced that beginning in 2023, it would roll out its full service to aviation customers. This new program looks to

Iberia has been granted authorization from enginemaker Pratt & Whitney to service its GTF PW1100G-JM engines. Iberia Maintenance is set to receive its first GTF engine in 2023 after spending over two years laying the groundwork. Let's take a closer look at this story below. Read More Here: Iberia Is Now Authorized To Maintain Pratt

Long-haul flights are known for three things: lots of sitting, multiple meals (hopefully delicious), and inflight entertainment. Standing and stretching will counter the effects of sitting; eating airborne cuisine will satisfy our hunger, and in-flight entertainment helps keep us mentally stimulated while passing the time. Read More Here: The Increasing Role Of Video Games As

Simple Flying was onboard the inaugural Lufthansa Boeing 787 flight this morning to report on the experience for our readers. Read More Here: Flight Review: Lufthansa’s Inaugural Boeing 787-9 Flight | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap Airline Tickets

US startup airline Northern Pacific has commenced a demonstration tour to show off its refurbished airplane. The airline will take one of its Boeing 757s on a four-city, multi-state tour, to show off its onboard product to customers, partners and team members. The tour will take in California, Hawaii, and the Northern Marinas Islands before

From November 1st, passengers flying on Japan's largest airline will be offered new vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free meals on international flights. The new menus will be available to all passengers and are part of a unique collaboration between ANA Chefs and the award-winning Chef Hideki Takayama. Read More Here: ANA Expands Meal Offering With New

Air Cairo and ATR have announced the signature of a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA). Through this five-year pay-by-the-hour contract, Air Cairo will benefit from the repair, overhaul and pooling services of Line Replaceable Units for its fleet of six ATR 72-600s currently being delivered. This agreement also includes an on-site stock of spare parts, along