Aerotime

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Joby Aviation performed a flight demonstration in Japan on November 2, 2024. This was the first flight of its eVTOL aircraft outside of the US. Images and footage shared by the Californian startup show Joby’s eVTOL in the air with Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji in the background. This flight display took place just days after Toyota Motor Corporation announced that its venture capital arm was investing an $500 million in Joby , bringing its total capital commitment to the eVTOL startup to over $894

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

I’ve gotta admit, “bring back a pair of Boeing 767s” wasn’t on my Air Canada fleet planning bingo card, but here we are… Air Canada will fly two Boeing 767-300ERs in 2025 Air Canada recently shared its fleet strategy for the next five years, which includes adding around 90 aircraft to the fleet. While most of those are modern jets, ranging from the Airbus A321XLR to the Boeing 787-10, one aircraft type stood out.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

A C919 and an ARJ21 aircraft, the two commercial aircraft currently being produced by China’s COMAC, performed their first ever formation flight display on November 3, 2024, reports Chinese aviation channel FATIII Aviation. Wow! The #COMAC C919 & ARJ21 performed their 1st formation flying display at Nanchang. What an exciting moment for us Chinese AvGeeks & COMAC!!

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The FAA says it will keep staff meteorologists at 21 air traffic control centers. A few days after the union representing the weather specialists issued a press release saying the agency planned to get rid of them in favor of automated systems, the agency said it wasn’t so. “The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Weather Service will continue our long-standing partnership to provide weather services to ensure the safety of the National Airspace System,” an FAA spo

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

China Eastern Airlines has completed the engine replacement on the world’s first delivered COMAC C919 aircraft. The first C919 engine replacement was conducted on the aircraft registered as B-919A , which has been in operation for 2.5 years, according to the Planespotters.com registry. The replacement was part of procedural tests aimed at verifying the feasibility of the engine replacement protocol and further optimizing the engine replacement process.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Spinning it as a move that will fund better quality and less noise, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) has announced a sharp increase in airport fees that will gradually enter into force over the next three years. The total increase will amount to 37%, with 2025 being the toughest year for airlines.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has warned striking factory workers to accept its latest offer or the next deal it offers will be less generous. The company and negotiators for the International Association of Machinists reached a tentative deal based on a 38 percent wage increase and a one percent cut on employee health insurance contributions. The membership previously rejected a 35 percent wage hike.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The pilot of a Robinson R-44 that hit a radio tower in Houston on Oct. 20 was talking to ATC when it happened according to the NTSB’s preliminary report. The helicopter was on a commercial sight seeing flight when it struck the 1,003-foot tower about 900 feet. All four on the helicopter were killed and the tower was toppled. No one on the ground was hurt.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Jimmy Buffett was a beloved singer-songwriter who was passionate about flying and had a deep appreciation for unique and amphibious aircraft. Buffett accumulated an eclectic fleet of planes through his aviation journey that reflected his personality and lifestyle adventurous, coastal, and a little unconventional.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Lufthansa seems to have upgraded its first class champagne selection for the time being, which is exciting, though I’m also a bit confused (thanks to FrankfurtFlyer and YHBU for flagging this). 2013 Dom Perignon in Lufthansa first class As of the month of November, Lufthansa is pouring 2013 Dom Perignon in first class (on routes where that cabin is offered ).

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

When it comes to airline liveries, many of the world's carriers want to wow customers as soon as they see the aircraft, such as the Pixar-themed aircraft at Alaska Airlines , or a Star Wars plane at United Airlines.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Most of my flying was in the 1960s and ’70s, long before many of you reading this were born, but they were good years. Though being a pilot had been a dream since childhood, my adult 42-year career was as a teacher of French, primarily in junior and senior high schools both in the U.S. and internationally. Aviation was a very enjoyable pastime from age 17 to 65 or so, and teaching allowed me a lot of time, especially during summer and winter school breaks, for aviation.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The world's first air traffic control tower was built at Croydon Airport in London more than 100 years ago. Since then, air traffic control has become a vital part of aviation, and towers have been placed at airports worldwide.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

On Oct. 28 Gulfstream announced it had received STCs for Starlink on its G650 and 650ER flagship bizjets and pursuing them for future models and legacy products as well. Gulfstream will do the installations at its network of service centers. “Starlink is an offering that we know is important to operators,” said Derek Zimmerman, President of Gulfstream Customer Support.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is doubling down on its sustainability efforts by returning a popular perk for its frequent flyers. The carrier, which says 2023 was a test year, is allowing travelers to earn elite status by supporting sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

“I want to start a flight school that does not care about or teach any rules or FARs,” my friend Jeff said as he phlumped down in my favorite chair after taking a bottled water out of my hangar’s fridge. I looked up from viewing videos of people flying airplanes and having fun (while I’m not) on my phone as I often do when I am bored and gave him a raised eyebrow that said, “What the what?

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The United States Air Force (USAF) is in the process of deploying its next task force of strategic bombers to Europe. The next Bomber Task Force-Europe will fly from the continental US to the US European Command area of responsibility and conduct training exercises with NATO allies for the next several weeks.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The Canadian government has lifted pandemic-era caps on flights between Canada and China, paving the way for an increase in service.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet is the world's first certified single-engine personal jet. It combines simplicity, luxury, and safety, making it attractive to private pilots and owner-operators.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Do you want to know about becoming a pilot? Are you curious about what studying for it would be like? This guide is here to help answer these questions! If you’re aiming to earn your private pilot’s license, ground school is an essential part of your path to the cockpit. But is it required? We’ll explain what ground school covers , whether you need it for your license, and the best ways to tackle it.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The latest slew of changes at US planemaker Boeing has resulted in the company no longer having a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) department. The troubled manufacturer has reportedly confirmed that staff members who were in the now-defunct department will be re-assigned, while the department's head has since left the company.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Poll: How's Your Airport Poll: How's Your Airport? Up to date with great maintenance and facilities Generally good but needs a few things Safe but could use some work Needs serious upgrades The post Poll: How’s Your Airport? appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

When it comes to carrying oversized loads, a few planes come to mind, one of the most iconic of which is the Boeing Dreamlifter. The freighters were adapted from Boeing 747-400s by removing the entire upper deck and enlarging its fuselage to triple the cargo capacity, creating the "Large Cargo Freighter" (LCF).

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Take Flight OC

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Become a Multi-Engine Pilot with Industry-Leading Training at Take Flight Aviation In recent years Take Flight Aviation has become the go-to destination for comprehensive multi-engine training. Whether you’re advancing your career with a Multi-Commercial add-on or starting fresh, our tailored programs are designed to ensure your success without delay.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Frederick W. Smith was born in Memphis, Tennessee, into a well-to-do family, but his early life changed dramatically when his father died when he was just four years old. This loss led him to seek guidance from his mother and uncles. At Yale University, he wrote a paper advocating for reliable overnight delivery in the computer age. His professor deemed the idea unlikely, giving him only a C, but the concept remained with Smith.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Do you want to know about becoming a pilot? Are you curious about what studying for it would be like? This guide is here to help answer these questions! If you’re aiming to earn your private pilot’s license, ground school is an essential part of your path to the cockpit. But is it required? We’ll explain what ground school covers , whether you need it for your license, and the best ways to tackle it.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In the competitive transpacific aviation market, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has long been the dominant gateway between North America and Asia. Yet, China Airlines launched a direct flight from Taipei to Ontario, California, in March 2018, bypassing the iconic LAX. This unusual choice has sparked curiosity among travelers and industry experts alike: Why would an airline choose Ontario, a relatively smaller airport just over 35 miles east of Los Angeles, for a major transpacific route

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Almost half of respondents say it’s a sure thing. The post Last Week’s Poll Results: Boeing Will Likely Make It appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

One would hope that three hours is enough time to check-in, especially given that the recommended minimum to arrive at the airport is two hours in advance. Not at Milan Bergamo, it seems.

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The Aviationist

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The 2023 crash of the F-35B, which continued flying for 64 miles after the pilot ejected, was attributed to pilot error. The investigation revealed that the pilot followed an appropriate emergency procedure for a loss of control. However, the flight manual also contributed to the incident due to an imprecise definition. Over a year later, […] The post Everything You Need To Know About Last Year’s Bizarre ‘Unmanned’ F-35 Crash appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The Gulfstream G280 is one of the most attractive super-midsize business jets, set apart by a range, speed, and cabin comfort that appeals to executives, celebrities, and high-net-worth individuals. Originally developed as a collaboration between Gulfstream and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the G280 was introduced in 2012 as a successor to the Gulfstream G200.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Footage emerged on social media on November 2, 2024, of an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) AH-64 Apache helicopter gunship shooting down a drone over northern Israel. The Apache helicopter successfully downed one of the drones, after a long chase south of Haifa. pic.twitter.com/Gn9VSd2N1A — OSINTWarfare (@OSINTWarfare) November 2, 2024 The incident reportedly happened south of Haifa, Israel, after a kamikaze drone launched by Hezbollah, entered Israeli airspace from Lebanon.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The legendary first Air Force gunship, the AC-47, was the first fixed-wing gunship in the US Air Force armed with a heavy aircraft gun. US troops call it Spooky, like a ghost frightening enemies at night. The monoplane has multiple nicknames, including "Puff the Magic Dragon," Gunship-one, or Dragon Ship, due to the gun's suppressing fire that seemed to breathe fire over the target sites.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

When it comes to clearing immigration at airports in the United States , a vast majority of people do so upon arrival. However, many people may not be aware that the United States has what’s known as a Preclearance program, whereby you clear immigration prior to boarding your US-bound flight when departing from select airports. The United States is the only country in the world to have a program like this (probably largely because we also don’t have sterile international transit), so I wanted to

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Tail strikes can cause significant damage to aircraft and, sometimes, can even be catastrophic. According to Boeing , there are two major ways to prevent tail strikes. The first is to raise awareness through tail strike prevention in training, and the second is to promote discussion about tail strikes among members of the flight crew as part of takeoff and landing briefings.

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The Aviationist

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

General David Allvin advised against directly replicating the drones used in Ukraine for immediate deployment in the maritime theater of Far East Asia. He stated that 150 CCAs would be integrated within the next five years. At the recent Military Reporters and Editors Conference in Washington D.C., U.S. Air Force chief General David Allvin differentiated […] The post U.S.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

For the vast majority of modern-day airline passengers, any given flight will take off from one solid-ground runway and land on another. However, land-based airports do come with certain limitations, as their sheer size means that it can be difficult for them to be located near the center of the city that they serve. However, there is a novel but practical solution to this in the form of using 'nature's runways.

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