Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In a highly embarrassing turn of events for both Malaysia Airlines and Airbus, the Kuala Lumpur-based carrier has temporarily grounded its first and only Airbus A330-900neo after operating just two return flights. The airline has stated that multiple technical defects with the plane have caused the grounding for safety reasons and so that the issues can be addressed before the aircraft flies with fare-paying passengers again.

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Airlines Airline 246

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 24, 2024

American Airlines had briefly grounded all flights with a groundstop issued by the FAA. According to the BBC , the carrier has grounded all services due to a "technical issue".

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Airlines Airline 133

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Lufthansa Group has announced that it has ordered an additional five A350-1000 aircraft, taking the total firm order for the next generation long-haul plane to fifteen. The group declared that the additional aircraft order should be delivered between 2028 and 2030. The total value of the order is valued to be around $2 billion at list price. In total, the Lufthansa Group has ordered 75 A350-900s and A350-1000s, with 28 already in scheduled service and 47 more to be delivered by 2031.

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Jet Airlines Airline 287

Cranky Flier

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Air Canada held its investor day this week, and it had a 162-slide presentation going through all of its plans. While the main goal of this plan was presumably to help analysts with insomnia to finally get some sleep, there were also some real nuggets of information in there. To me, the most interesting of all was about the airline’s plans for its low-cost subsidiary Rouge.

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Airplanes Airlines Airline 173

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Every hotel loyalty program has a different policy when it comes to being able to combine points among members. Arguably Hilton Honors has the most generous policy of any program when it comes to letting members combine points, so I wanted to take a closer look at that in this post. For what its worth, Ive written in the past about the policies of Marriott Bonvoy and World of Hyatt when it comes to combining points.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

At Vintage Aviation News, we primarily spotlight classic warbirds, but occasionally, we delve into the stories of remarkable aircraft still leaving their mark on history. A recent example includes our coverage of Turkeys F-4 Phantoms read the article HERE. Today, we turn our attention to another aviation legend: the F-14 Tomcat. This iconic fighter jet, still operational with the Iranian Air Force, continues to inspire awe.

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Jet Runway Approach 98

Aerotime

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Turkish budget carrier Pegasus Airlines has announced a huge order for 100 Boeing 737 Max-10 single-aisle aircraft and has taken out options on 100 more. The deal, announced on December 19, 2024, and reportedly worth around $36 billion at list prices, provides a much-needed boost for the planemaker and its 737 MAX range after what has been a torrid year for the US company.

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Jet Airlines Airline Airplanes 264

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Since its establishment almost a quarter of a century ago, JetBlue has grown to become the 7th largest carrier in the United States. While its primary hub is located at New York JFK Airport (JFK), the carrier has also maintained a presence at the two other major New York-area airports, namely LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In early 2023, Qantas revealed that it would introduce fast and free Wi-Fi throughout its long haul fleet. This announcement came at a time when the oneworld carrier announced more details about its upcoming Airbus A350-1000s. I want to take an updated look at this, based on the latest developments. While Qantas was supposed to equip all international A330-200s with Wi-Fi by the end of 2024, none of the planes have Wi-Fi yet, so whats the latest?

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Jet 114

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Primus in Toto – First in Everything. That is the meaning of the Latin phrase painted within the emblem of the 62nd Troop Carrier Squadron emblazoned on the nose of a beautifully restored Douglas C-53D Skytrooper The Yacht Club that was the subject of much attention during the 2024 EAA Airventure at Oshkosh. It is an aircraft with an incredible history behind it and a big journey ahead of it still, as it prepares to fly to a new home in Brazil. ‘Yacht Club’ at Oshkosh 2024.

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Ferry Flight Aileron Pilot Airlines 105

Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Starting next summer, the Atlanta-based carrier is slated to swap even more 767-300ERs for Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

A lady traveling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia last week was stopped by US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) authorities after a routine security check found an unusual number of forbidden items in her carry-on luggage. According to a statement issued by the TSA on Friday, even the most seasoned airport security personnel were taken aback by the find, which contained several knives, pyrotechnics, and fake weapons.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 19, 2024

China Airlines has just announced plans to place an aircraft order thats split between Airbus and Boeing, for new flagship, long haul aircraft. China Airlines orders Airbus A350s & Boeing 777s China Airlines intends to acquire 20 new wide body passenger aircraft, split between Airbus and Boeing. The Taiwan-based SkyTeam carrier is ordering 10 Airbus A350-1000s and 10 Boeing 777-9s.

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Airlines Airline Jet 108

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

On October 16, 2024, DDA Classic Airlines ‘ DC-3 PH-PBA, lovingly known as Princess Amalia, shut down her engines for the final time with a full load of passengers at Amsterdams Schiphol Airport. This moment marked the conclusion of 40 years of regular passenger operations with classic airliners in the Netherlands. Founded in 1982 by two Transavia pilots, the all-volunteer Dutch Dakota Association (DDA) successfully operated DC-3s and even a DC-4 for several years, establishing itself as a

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Airlines Airline Hangar Airplanes 98

Aerotime

DECEMBER 19, 2024

China Airlines announced a major aircraft order on December 19, 2024. The Taiwanese carrier will split the order for long-haul passenger aircraft between the two major aircraft manufacturers, with 10 A350-1000 jets from Airbus and 10 B777-9 aircraft from Boeing. The carrier is also boosting its cargo fleet with an order for four B777-8F freighter aircraft.

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Airlines Airline Cargo Jet 239

Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Malaysia Airlines said a series of technical issues from poor quality work has grounded its brand-new Airbus A330neo for two more days.

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Airlines Airline 114

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Airports are often seen as mere transit points where journeys begin or end. But Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) breaks this mold, embodying a rich tapestry of history, an engineering marvel, and global significance. In Alaska's heart, ANC is far more than just a regional airport. It is a critical connector for international cargo, a historical landmark from the Cold War era, and an economic lifeline for Alaska.

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Cargo 105

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Air France-KLM has done an impressive job investing in its cabin products, particularly on long haul flights. In mid-2022, KLM began installing premium economy on its long haul aircraft. The airline has now reached an impressive milestone, as around 2.5 years later, this product installation is complete. Youll now find premium economy on all KLM Boeing 777s and Boeing 787s (the airline wont install the product on Airbus A330s).

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Jet Approach Airlines Airline 107

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

As part of our ongoing series Today in Aviation History , we explore the history of one of the three “V-Bombers” flown by the Royal Air Force during the Cold War, the Handley-Page Victor, which made its first flight on December 24, 1952. The Victor served not only as a nuclear deterrent against the Soviet Union, but also as a strategic photoreconnaissance aircraft and a refueling tanker well into the early 1990s.

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Runway Jet Pilot Approach 102

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Air Canada has confirmed its third order with Airbus for A220-300 aircraft, after first announcing plans to purchase the single-aisle jet in 2016. On December 20, 2024, five years after taking delivery of its first Airbus A220 , Airbus announced in a statement that Air Canada had signed a new firm order for five more. The initial order in 2016 was for 45 A220-300s.

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Jet Airline Airlines 257

Cranky Flier

DECEMBER 21, 2024

It’s that time of the year when everything grinds to a halt. That means there’s not a lot of news, but there are still some year-end posts ahead. In the meantime, curious to hear some thoughts on what the year ahead will bring? We did our final episode of the year for The Air Show this week with a look forward. Have a listen… Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon Listen on Pocket Casts Since it’s quiet, my plan is to post a little less over the next

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Airlines Airline 130

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Avianca Cargo is typically associated with its South American operation, based in Bogot, Colombia. However, lesser known is its extensive operation at Miami International Airport where the airline has managed to secure a position as one of the top three leading cargo airlines. Speaking with Simple Flyings Dillon Shah, Senior Vice President Diogo Elias detailed how important the airport is to the company and whats next.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 105

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 20, 2024

There are plans to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines missing Boeing 777. Whether search parties have better luck this time around remains to be seen MH370 is modern aviations greatest mystery Arguably the most mysterious commercial air disaster ever is what happened to MH370, the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER that went missing back in March 2014.

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Airlines Airline 96

Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 22, 2024

American's largest jet - the Boeing 777-300ER - can seat up to 304 passengers and includes a Flagship First cabin with eight seats.

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Jet 100

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737 has suffered a runway overrun as it landed at Molde Airport (MOL) in Norway. The aircraft eventually came to rest beyond the runway’s paved surface just 15 meters (50 feet) from the edge of the sea, upon which all passengers were safely evacuated via the aircrafts emergency slides. The incident unfolded on the evening of December 19. 2024, as the aircraft arrived at Molde Airport following a short domestic flight from Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in the Norwe

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AV Web

DECEMBER 23, 2024

G100UL unleaded fuel appears to damage aircraft paint under specific circumstances according to a California A and P who conducted his own compatibility tests on it and 100LL. Michael Luvara also said new nitrile O rings swelled beyond certified limits when submerged in the unleaded fuel for five to six days. GAMI recommends replacing nitrile components with those made of silicone or fluoropolymer elastomers.

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Airplanes 98

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

While advanced fighter jets like the F-22 Raptor, the F-35 Lightning II, and the F-15 Strike Eagle may garner a lot of attention, these are little more than paperweights if they don't have fuel. One of the great pillars of the US Air Force's ability to project power around the world is its massive fleet of aerial tankers (the Air Force operates the two most common tankers in the world ).

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Jet 104

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Qatar Airways intends to launch an interesting new ultra long haul flight. Qatar Airways wants to fly to Bogota, Colombia Qatar Airways has requested permission with regulators in Colombia to launch a new route to the country. Specifically, the airline wants to fly between Doha, Qatar (DOH), and Bogota, Colombia (BOG), with a technical stop on the return in Caracas, Venezuela (CCS).

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Payload Approach Airlines Airline 102

Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 24, 2024

American Airlines says a "vendor technology issue" prompted a nationwide ground stop on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

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Airlines Airline 98

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Chinese-built COMAC C919 narrowbody jet has celebrated carrying its millionth passenger since entering service in May 2023. The landmark occasion was marked in a special ceremony held on December 19. 2024. Chinese planemaker COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) confirmed in a statement that its domestically produced C919 single-aisle jet has completed over one million revenue passenger trips since it entered service with China Eastern Airlines on May 28, 2023.

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Jet Airlines Airline 205

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As the worlds Cessna 150 fleet approaches and even exceeds 60 years of age, its becoming increasingly difficult to find clean, lower-time examples. Its becoming even more difficult to find such examples that are well-kept, with nice-looking paint and lower-time engines. But at $42,500, todays bargain checks all of these boxes at an entry-level price.

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Knot Airplanes Approach Pilot 77

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Across the pond, a contest for the fighter of the future is unfolding. In one corner of the ring, as defending champion, is the Eurofighter Typhoon and in the other corner, as the new contender, we have the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). The Typhoon is billed as a swing-role, non-stealth but low observability fighter jet capable of air superiority and attack missions.

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Jet 105

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 22, 2024

In September 2024, we saw Alaska Airlines takeover of Hawaiian Airlines close. As youd expect, the process of integrating operations between two airlines is pretty complex (and its almost more complex when you consider that Alaska and Hawaiian plan to maintain two separate brands. On the loyalty program, the two airlines intend to introduce a combined loyalty program as of the middle of 2025.

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Airlines Airline 92

Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 19, 2024

If approved by regulators, flights would operate twice weekly with a mix of Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

10 family members have been killed after a Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400 they were traveling on crashed shortly after takeoff in Brazil. The tragedy unfolded on December 23, 2024, after the aircraft left Canela in Southern Brazil for Jundia and appeared to run into difficulties after a few minutes of flight. The Piper Cheyenne, registered PR-NDN, crashed in Gramado, around six miles from Canela, after reportedly striking the chimney of a building then impacting a mobile phone shop in a residenti

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Aviation News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Embraer has signed a multi-year contract with Air Serbia for the Pool Program. With this agreement, the European airline will receive support for a wide.

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Airlines Airline General Aviation 94

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

This week, Air New Zealand announced its largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel to date, securing the supply of 30 million liters (7.9 million US gallons). The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be supplied by global leader Neste and will be uplifted to Air New Zealand aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) through to February 2026.

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Airline Airlines 105