Flying Insight (2024)

03/09/2021

During our road-trip through Switzerland we met up with our good friend Maurits ( #2) in Locarno. He works as a flight instructor in one of the most scenic areas in the world, and took us up for a flight in the beautiful Diamond DA-40!

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2021/09/03/flying-the-diamond-da-40-in-locarno-switzerland-video/

During our road-trip through Switzerland we met up with our good friend Maurits in Locarno. Switzerland truly is breathtaking.

30/06/2021

For many, the Boeing Stearman is a personal favorite. With it's beautiful radial engine and bulky stacked wings, we can all recognize this classic aircraft from miles away. Watch here as we take a look!

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2021/06/30/video-flying-the-boeing-stearman-pilot-bambi/

For many, the Boeing Stearman is a personal favorite, with it's beautiful radial engine and bulky stacked wings.

10/06/2021

A few months back I met Steph, a commercial helicopter pilot and instructor, and together we went on an incredible flying mission across South Africa! Join us as we pick up a Robinson 22, and ferry it across the country to her new owner!

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2021/06/10/video-we-flew-a-tiny-helicopter-across-africa-pilot-bambi/

A few months back I met Steph, a commercial helicopter pilot and instructor. We went on an incredible helicopter flight across South Africa!

09/06/2021

Breaking: Airbus is reportedly set to announce a new cargo plane within weeks. The European aircraft manufacturer aims to end Boeing's monopoly.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2021/06/09/airbus-to-introduce-new-cargo-aircraft-this-month/

Airbus is reportedly set to announce a new cargo plane, the A350F, within weeks. The European manufacturer aims to end Boeing's monopoly.

25/03/2021

If all goes to plan, NASA's mini-helicopter Ingenuity is set to fly for the first within a few weeks at most. It will be the first time that humanity manages to fly a vehicle on another planet. But what will mankind's first flight on Mars look like?

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2021/03/25/what-mankinds-first-flight-on-mars-will-look-like-video/

If all goes to plan, NASA's mini-helicopter Ingenuity is set to fly for the first within a few weeks. What will mankind's first flight on Mars look like?

22/02/2021

NASA has released a unique video containing actual images of the new 'Perseverance' Rover landing on Mars..

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2021/02/22/nasa-releases-unique-video-of-actual-landing-on-mars/

NASA has released a unique video containting actual images of the new 'Perseverance' Rover landing on Mars.

08/02/2021

The European Commission has questioned a plan by Austria to introduce minimum fares of 40 euros for airline tickets. The plan might violate EU regulations and constitute a form of state aid in disguise, protectionism and distortion of competition.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2021/02/08/eu-questions-austrian-plans-for-minimum-air-fares/

The European Commission has questioned a plan by the Austrian government to introduce minimum fares of 40 euros for airline tickets.

11/01/2021

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is soon to start operating flights from Abu Dhabi to various cities in Europe. To emphasize the airline's start, it offers a limited number of tickets at very low rates.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2021/01/11/wizz-air-abu-dhabi-to-offer-0-27-tickets/

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is soon to start operating flights from Abu Dhabi to various cities in Europe. The airline offers 2.021 cheap tickets.

22/12/2020

A growing number of countries have banned flights from the United Kingdom due to a mutant coronavirus which seems a lot more contagious. Which countries have currently banned incoming flights?

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/12/22/which-countries-have-banned-flights-from-the-u-k/

A growing number of countries have banned flights from the United Kingdom due to a more contagious mutant coronavirus.

21/12/2020

American politicians have reached an agreement on a new aid package for the economy worth $900 billion. This also includes $15 billion in allowances for airlines so that they can continue to pay salaries.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/12/21/us-carriers-will-receive-an-additional-15-billion-in-aid/

American politicians have reached an agreement on a new aid package worth $900 billion. This also includes $15 billion for airlines.

14/12/2020

United Airlines promises to be fully climate neutral by 2050. In other words: the emission of greenhouse gases must then be zero on the balance. To achieve this, the airline relies on technology that removes CO2 from the air..

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/12/14/united-promises-to-fly-climate-neutral-by-2050/

United Airlines promises to be fully climate neutral by 2050. In other words: the emission of greenhouse gases must be fully compensated.

13/12/2020

At McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, a man crawled onto the wing of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 on Saturday and fell off when he tried to climb the so-called winglet. The man was injured in his fall.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/12/13/man-climbs-airplane-and-walkos-on-wing-video/

At McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, a man crawled onto the wing of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 on Saturday.

12/12/2020

Chinese airline cabin crew are advised to wear disposable diapers and to minimize toilet use on special chartered flights from destinations with a high rate of COVID infections. This is stated in a new guideline from the Chinese aviation authority CAAC.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/12/12/advice-to-cabin-crew-avoid-using-the-toilet-wear-diapers/

Chinese airline cabin crew are advised to wear disposable diapers and to minimize toilet use on special chartered flights.

08/12/2020

After a series of reschedules, SpaceX is planning for its Starship SN8 prototype to have its first High-Altitude Flight Test today. Note: the test flight might be subject to another schedule change.

Scheduled start: 05:30 AM PST / 18:30 AM ET / 22:30 UTC / 23:30 CET
https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/12/08/will-starship-finally-fly-high-spacex-livestream/

After a series of reschedules, SpaceX is planning for its Starship SN8 prototype to have its first High-Altitude Flight Test today.

06/12/2020

From December 15, KLM and Delta will offer COVID-free flights between Atlanta and Amsterdam in a joint effort by the airlines and airports.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/12/06/delta-and-klm-to-offer-covid-free-flights/

From December 15, KLM and Delta will offer COVID-free flights between Atlanta and Amsterdam in a joint effort by the airlines and airports.

05/12/2020

Virgin Atlantic has decided to offer fans of the Boeing 747 one last chance to see the type from the inside one last time. A unique event will be organized on December 12th, where participants even get the chance to dine in the Upper Class.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/12/05/virgin-atlantic-organizes-unique-farewell-for-boeing-747/

Virgin Atlantic has decided to offer fans of the Boeing 747 one last chance to see the type from the inside one last time.

02/12/2020

An American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX has operated the aircraft's first flight with passengers on board since it was grounded in March 2019..

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/12/02/boeing-737-max-operates-first-flight-with-passengers-since-2019-video/

An American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX has operated the aircraft's first flight with passengers on board since it was grounded in March 2019.

02/12/2020

In the United Kingdom, plans are increasingly being made to provide Britons with so-called vaccine stamps in passports.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/12/02/is-the-united-kingdom-moving-towards-vaccine-stamps-in-passports/

In the United Kingdom, plans are increasingly being made to provide Britons with so-called vaccine stamps in passports.

28/11/2020

United Airlines has begun operating charter flights to transport and distribute Pfizer's coronavirus vaccines on Friday. The vaccine is yet to be approved by U.S. authorities, but by starting with distribution now, vaccinations can soon be started.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/11/28/united-begins-transporting-pfizer-covid-19-vaccines/

United Airlines has begun operating charter flights to transport and distribute Pfizer's coronavirus vaccines on Friday.

26/11/2020

JetBlue has managed to get hold of slots at London's Gatwick and Stansted airports. The slots allow the US carrier to start transatlantic flights from Boston and New York JFK with its new Airbus A321LRs in the second half of 2021.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/11/26/jetblue-acquires-42-slots-at-two-london-airports/

JetBlue has managed to get hold of slots at Two London airports. The slots allow the US carrier to start transatlantic flights.

26/11/2020

Here are my tips and tricks on how to record aviation audio & video. I’m having so much fun filming my flights, and love sharing these adventures with all of you. I hope this information is useful, and always remember: safety first!!

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/11/26/how-to-film-your-flights-my-gear-pilot-bambi/

Here are my tips and tricks on how to record aviation audio & video. I hope this information is useful, and always remember: safety first!

26/11/2020

Emirates CEO Tim Clark is positive about the aviation recovery as three successful vaccines have already been developed and vaccinations can begin soon.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/11/26/emirates-ceo-expects-all-a380s-to-fly-again-in-2022/

Emirates CEO Tim Clark is positive about a recovery as three successful vaccines have already been developed and vaccinations can begin soon.

23/11/2020

Delta Air Lines is considering the purchase of the Boeing 737 MAX, which was given the green light by the American FAA to return to the skies last week. CEO Ed Bastian reports this on Sunday in an interview with the Financial Times.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/11/23/delta-air-lines-eyes-boeing-737-max/

Delta Air Lines is considering the purchase of the Boeing 737 MAX, which was approved by the FAA to return to the skies last week.

23/11/2020

The Australian airline Qantas only wants to welcome passengers on international flights who have been vaccinated against the corona virus. That said CEO Alan Joyce on Monday in an interview with the TV program A Current Affair.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/11/23/qantas-ceo-vaccination-will-be-mandatory/

The Australian airline Qantas only wants to welcome passengers on international flights who have been vaccinated against the corona virus.

21/11/2020

The Airbus A330-800 has operated a commercial flight for the first time. The brand-new type was deployed by Kuwait Airways on Friday on the scheduled Kuwait-Dubai service, a flight of more than an hour.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/11/21/airbus-a330-800-operates-first-commercial-flight/

The Airbus A330-800 has operated a commercial flight for the first time. The brand-new type was deployed by Kuwait Airways on Friday.

19/11/2020

Etihad Airwaysand El Al are planning to establish a partnership. The airlines have signed a letter of intent for code-sharing on flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv and their mutual global route networks.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/11/19/etihad-airways-to-partner-with-el-al/

Etihad Airways and El Al are planning to establish a partnership. The airlines have signed a letter of intent forcode-sharing.

18/11/2020

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially recertified the Boeing 737 MAX. As thus, after a 20-month grounding, the aircraft may finally fly again in the United States.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/11/18/boeing-737-max-may-finally-fly-again-in-the-u-s/

The FAA has officially recertified the Boeing 737 MAX. After a 20-month grounding, the aircraft may finally fly again in the United States.

17/11/2020

The United Kingdom and the United States have signed a new bilateral aviation treaty. This ensures the progress of air traffic between the two countries after the Brexit transition period has ended. The treaty will replace the current EU agreement.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/11/17/new-british-american-aviation-treaty-signed/

The United Kingdom and the United States have signed a new bilateral aviation treaty. This ensures the progress of flights.

17/11/2020

Anyone who wants to eat and drink something on a short or medium haul flight from Lufthansa, SWISS or Austrian will have to pay for this service in Economy Class from next spring. The airlines are switching to a buy-on-board model.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/11/17/lufthansa-group-quits-complementary-meal-service/

Anyone who wants to eat and drink something on a short or medium haul flight from Lufthansa will soon have to pay for this service.

16/11/2020

Korean Air has acquired its main competitor, Asiana Airlines, which is in financial difficulties. The two will together become one of the ten largest airlines in the world. The acquisition involves an amount of 1.4 billion euros.

https://www.flyinginsight.com/2020/11/16/korean-air-acquires-competitor-asiana-airlines/

Korean Air has acquired its main competitor, Asiana Airlines, which is in financial difficulties. The purchase cost about 1.4 billion euros.

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