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And… following my previous post, a little video if you are interested to know a bit more about the Special Day of Flying.

Many are not aware that Air France's first few Aerospatiale-BAC Concorde aircraft were delivered in the airline's pre-1976 livery. Variations of this earlier color scheme had been used for decades by the French flag carrier. It was replaced by what could legitimately be called the very first "Euro-white" look. This is the design the company still uses, in slightly modified form, today. F-BTSC is seen here in the old livery, having been photographed in early 1976 at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. Sadly is was -BTSC which became the first, and only, Concorde to be involved in a fatal crash (in the year 2000 on departure from this very airport). After a long grounding for safety modifications the Anglo-French supersonic transports were returned to service with Air France and British Airways in 2001. The type was then permanently grounded in 2003 due largely to continuing very low load factors during the worldwide air traffic downturn in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York and Washington D.C. Interested in legendary Pan Am? Check out my new Tuesday and Friday posts for the Pan Am Historical Foundation at: https://lnkd.in/eJ_ES-RF. My latest post-link: Boeing 747-121 N748PA "Clipper Crest of the Wave" (originally "Hornet") at Chicago O'Hare Airport. Would you be willing to contribute to help me continue creating these free daily educational airline-history posts (over 1,350 since 2017, and counting)? If so please go to: https://lnkd.in/ebnx6r7U. Any size gift is much appreciated and can be anonymous if you prefer. #aviation #aviationhistory #aircraft #airplanes #airlines #airlinehistory #airlinesandairplanes #civilaviation #aerospatiale #britishaircraftcorporation #bac #concorde #airfrance #airfranceklm #charlesdegaulleairport #cdg (Please note there is no trade connection between The Commercial Aviation History Consultancy and the owner of the webpage, and associated image, to which this photo-link will take you.) Airliners.net link, Photo by Jean-François Denis

July's OAG aviation webinar will broadcast during Farnborough International Airshow week, where #airlines often announce major aircraft orders, so it's the perfect time to check in with the Middle Eastern aviation market and discuss: 🛬What new aircraft orders are likely to be announced? 🛬Evolving strategic partnerships. 🛬Numerous new route announcements. 🛬Infrastructure developments and increasing capacity. 🛬Are Saudi Arabia’s ambitious #Vision2030 targets set for adjustment? Register to attend on July 24th➡️ https://lnkd.in/evM2g7Vy

Hot off the press🗞️ William Hallowell from Airside International interviewed our VPGM, Poul Elvstrøm, on which markets we are focusing on in the coming years, and you can read all about it in the article below 👇 Spoiler alert: Poul reveals where we believe that we can make the biggest difference for the aviation industry✈️ Happy reading! 📰 #itwgse #AirsideInternational #GSEMarkets #AviationDevelopment

A good detailed article from FlightGlobal about the Airlander project from Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd and Tom Grundy. Well worth a read if you want a good precie of where they are at. The comments about “fishing in the same pond” for Advanced Air Mobility funding is a pertinent one. When I attended the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh in May it was a strong theme. When you look beyond that, anything we can do to protect our planet is a good thing. Looking at a product that can reduce C02 emission by 90% it has to be worth pursuing. Some the characteristics of Airlander will need those of us in the aviation/aerospace sector recalibrate our traditional thinking to truly see the benefits of this to a number of sectors. The analogy I use is “imagine trying to explain a helicopter to a person who only knows what a fixed wing aircraft is!” These are the kind of products and thinking that will give us that paradigm shift we need to make a difference. #rethinktheskies

Ever wonder what it takes for an airport to host EAA AirVenture Oshkosh? According to EAA, this year’s attendance was approximately 677,000, up from the previous record of 650,000 last year. And at Wittman Regional Airport, there were 21,883 aircraft operations in the 11-day period from July 20-30, which is an average of approximately 148 takeoffs/landings per hour when the airport is open. To see what efforts go into making this happen, here's a link to "AirVenture Today," with the story on page 22-23. https://lnkd.in/e5BCBH7X #OSH23

Skylark discusses the current and future impacts the FAA’s Emergency Airworthiness Directive, issued following the in-flight loss of a mid-cabin door plug on an Alaska Airlines flight, has had on airlines and airports. #airlines #airports #aviation #skylark #boeing #boeing737 #737max

Tony always loves to mix it up (just a little). Sure it's a negotiating tactic but perhaps seeing his group's profile this is not a bad idea. #COMAC has a target group of airlines that could operate in the marketplace without worrying about those pesky regulators like EASA and FAA. Examples would be not just Air Asia group (Malaysia) but also Vietjet (Vietnam) and Lion (Indonesia who has already certified COMAC aircraft on their registry). The 3 groups represent a significant fleet of replacement aircraft for the current duopoly (#Boeing #Airbus). Sure there is a sizeable amount of work to do - but COMAC has one thing going for it above all else. #Time. What do you think?

New Article Alert: The Dawn of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) - Transforming the Skies Hello #linkedin community! I'm thrilled to announce the publication of my latest article, "The Dawn of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) - Transforming the Skies," in this month's edition of the Aeronaut magazine. ✈️ Why This Matters   The aviation industry is on the brink of a revolution. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) offers a feasible and promising path to reduce the carbon footprint of air travel. As the world grapples with the effects of climate change, it is imperative that we explore all avenues for eco-friendly development. My article delves into the science, challenges, and future potential of SAF. I would be honored if you could read, comment, and share the article within your networks. Your support will help bring this essential topic to a wider audience. Thank you for your support, and here's to a more sustainable future for aviation! 🌱✈️ #SAF #sustainability #aviation #climateaction #TheAeronaut #innovation #CleanTech #sustainableaviationfuel #sustainableaviation #climatechange #aviationindustry #aviationdaily #aviationlovers #iata #icao Andrés Ospina, MRAeS Juan Carlos Salazar International Civil Aviation Organization International Air Transport Association (IATA)

"Boeing's absence at the Singapore Airshow 2024 raises eyebrows as China's Comac C919 makes its international debut. With the 737 Max issues lingering, Comac sees an early opportunity to compete with the industry giants. Will this mark a shift in the commercial aviation landscape? #Boeing #ComacC919 #SingaporeAirshow #AviationIndustry #Aerospace"