Aerotime
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Etihad Airways’ Chief Revenue Officer Arik De has told attendees at the Routes World 2024 event in Bahrain that the carrier plans to launch an entirely new Airbus A380 route in the near future. Additionally, Arik De confirmed that an extra Airbus A380 would be taken out of storage to rejoin the Etihad fleet. It is understood that this would be the seventh Etihad A380 to return to service.
Cranky Flier
OCTOBER 7, 2024
We had arrived in Honolulu , and now it was time for the five of us to get small. Our flights on Mokulele (technically operated by Southern Airways Express using the Mokulele brand) were on 9-seat Cessna Grand Caravans. We could have fit 40 of those in the 777 I had arrived on and still had 4 seats left over, so this was quite the change. Mokulele flies from Honolulu’s Terminal 3 which is just a trailer.
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Aerotime
OCTOBER 7, 2024
On September 24, 2024, Nordic Seaplanes, Europe’s only scheduled seaplane operator, announced a deal with Norwegian startup Elfly Group to become the launch customer of a clean-sheet fully electric seaplane called “Noemi” (short for “No Emissions”). The Danish airline, which currently operates DHC-6 Twin Otter amphibious aircraft, will have to wait until the end of the decade before receiving delivery of five of these battery-powered seaplanes (plus 10 options).
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Speaking with Dutch television, Marjan Rintel, the chief executive officer (CEO) of KLM , has called for Europe to take measures against the current competitive landscape on flights between the European Union (EU) and China.
Aerotime
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The first of two special repatriation flights to evacuate Australian citizens from Lebanon and return them to Australia is nearing its destination in Cyprus. The flight is being operated by Australian flag carrier Qantas as a special charter flight on behalf of the Australian Government. The flight is being operated by one of Qantas’ 14-strong fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners registered VH-ZNC.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The Sunshine State is on high alert as Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified to a Category 5 storm on Monday. From Tampa to Orlando and West Palm Beach to Miami, the states major airports are closely monitoring the storm.
Aerotime
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Oman Air has announced a new route for launch in 2024, that will connect passengers between Muscat and Rome directly for the first time. Oman Air , the flag carrier of Oman, began teasing the news over social media on October 7, 2024, before confirming the new connection. In a post on X, Oman Air wrote: “All roads lead to __!” Hint: it’s a destination you’ll love.
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Aerotime
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) with ALI Capital to acquire 100% of AirSWIFT Transport for Php1.75 billion ($30 million). According to Cebu Pacific, the transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors of both companies. The acquisition means Cebu Pacific will have an additional five turboprops from the boutique carrier, which was owned by Ayala Corporation, the Philippines’ oldest conglomerate under the Zobel de Ayala Filipino-Spanish
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
BOC Aviation , an aircraft lessor part of the Bank of China (BOC) Group, has signed an agreement with United Airlines that will result in the airline leasing three Boeing 737 MAX 9 and one Boeing 787-9 aircraft from the leasing company.
Aerotime
OCTOBER 7, 2024
De Havilland Canada and the European Union (EU) have concluded negotiations for the procurement of a fleet of 22 newly produced C-515 firefighting amphibious aircraft. In addition to this deal, and in response to the strong recognition the historical Canadair brand enjoys in Europe, De Havilland Canada also announced that this model of aircraft will be changed from the DHC-515 Firefighter to the De Havilland Canadair 515.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS) is leading a large delegation of companies to India. Along with a number of high-profile guests from the industry and government, Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus and Chairman of GIFAS, and Frdric Parisot, CEO of GIFAS, took part in a recent France-India seminar. And among the various things discussed was the potential of India having a final assembly line for Airbus aircraft.
Aerotime
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Thai Airways has revealed it will reintroduce a premium economy cabin as part of its growth plans as the carrier looks to exit its restructuring program in 2025. Alongside bringing back a refreshed mid-class product, the company’s plans also included offering passengers an updated business class offering and introducing new fuel-efficient aircraft with a view to sustained profitability.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
MacDill Air Force Base is evacuating aircraft and some personnel as another storm approaches the base, which is situated in the most vulnerable Zone A evacuation zone. Like the recent Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton is expected to reach Category 4 status.
Aerotime
OCTOBER 7, 2024
London City Airport (LCY) has recorded its first profitable year of operations since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial accounts filed by the airport’s owners show that the gateway made a pre-tax profit of £6.6m ($8.64m) in 2023, returning the airport into the black for the first time since 2019. The airport, located in former docklands in East London around ten miles from the city center and just seven miles from the Canary Wharf financial district, has struggled to return to profitability
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The Italian police has accused several individuals and two companies of providing nonconforming fuselage parts for Leonardo, which, in turn, supplied parts for the Boeing 787 aircraft in 2021.
Aerotime
OCTOBER 7, 2024
France’s largest utility company and electricity producer and distributor, state-owned EDF Group (Electricité de France) has announced an equity investment in hybrid-electric aircraft developer AURA AERO. This investment, the amount of which has not been disclosed, will be executed through an EDF Group subsidiary called SAFIDI, which is dedicated to financing regional decarbonization projects.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Frontier Airlines has strengthened its future fleet growth by securing $205 million of credit for aircraft pre-delivery payments. The credit was cited in a Securities Exchange Commission filing on September 26th and reported by ch-aviation.
Aerotime
OCTOBER 7, 2024
United Airlines has signed a lease agreement with BOC Aviation to acquire three Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets and a single Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The agreement was announced on October 7, 2024, in a statement by BOC Aviation, where it was also confirmed that the aircraft have already joined the United Airlines fleet. According to BOC Aviation the three Boeing 737 MAX 9s are all powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines and the 787-9 Dreamliner by General Electric GEnx engines.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
According to a report by Journal de l'Aviation , the French flag carrier Air France has begun retiring its Airbus A330-200 fleet. This summer, the airline operated 15 examples to several destinations. Today, only 11 remain, with one more undergoing retirement preparations. The aircraft are primarily used for flights to Africa, an important axis of the carriers overall operation that also takes advantage of transatlantic connections, for instance.
Aerotime
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Delta Air Lines has announced its busiest-ever flying program from its home base at Atlanta for the northern summer of 2025. The airline will increase frequencies on some routes and commence services on others, cementing Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport’s (ATL) position as the world’s busiest airport. For the summer of 2025, Delta will offer 1.1 million weekly seats over 968 daily flights with services to 215 destinations – its largest schedule ever operated from its hometown airport.
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 7, 2024
A few weeks ago, Thom Richard announced the sale of his cherished P-40 Warhawk, American Dream. At the time of the announcement, the buyer was not disclosed. However, we can now confirm that this historic combat veteran has been acquired by the Mid-America Flight Museum, located in Mt. Pleasant, TX. Thom Richard flying P-40 Warhawk “American Dream” for Mike Killian The Mid-America Flight Museum boasts one of the most diverse and unique collections of vintage aircraft in the world, wi
Aerotime
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The Philippine government and Airbus have entered into a partnership to explore the feasibility of producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the country. The collaborative feasibility study, which was announced at the 2024 Aviation Summit in Manila, will be based on the current International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) ACT-SAF template. The study will include the analysis of macroeconomic data specific to the Philippines, evaluation of SAF feedstocks and production pathways, assessing
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Riyadh Air is advancing its efforts to obtain its air operators certificate (AOC) as the newest airline in Saudi Arabia and the general Middle East region barring Israels airHaifa is moving closer to launching operations in 2025.
Aerotime
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Two Chinese nationals have been killed and several other people injured in an explosion near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Pakistan. The blast, considered to be a terrorist attack, happened on the evening of October 6, 2024, when a tanker positioned just outside the airport exploded. Separatist militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, telling local media via an emailed statement that the plan was carried out using a vehicle-borne improv
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The United States military uses some of the most sophisticated aircraft that are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and advanced munitions. Whether it is an air superiority fighter or a large military transport aircraft, those machines cost hundreds of millions to manufacture. This article explores some of the most expensive US military aircraft.
Aerotime
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland has launched an inquiry into Ryanair’s Customer Verification Processes when passengers book flights with third party websites or Online Travel Agents. The inquiry will look at how Ryanair processes personal data after the DCP said it received several complaints. The inquiry will specifically look at Ryanair’s practice of requesting additional ID verification from customers who book travel tickets via third party websites, as opposed to booking di
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The airport journey can vary greatly between countries and between airports. As the skies have become increasingly congested across the world, smaller airports are taking advantage of their unique position to offer a convenient passenger experience.
World Airline News
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Alaska Airlines announced: This second design features the team logo, coordinates of Climate Pledge Arena, and a tail number (#N933AK) honoring Seattle’s 93.3 KJR FM, the home of the Kraken. Also, get ready for Getaway Goals! When the Kraken scores 5 goals at home, fans get 32% off flights to a mystery destination. Plus, now through the end of hockey season, if you’re flying out the Seattle area and wear a Seattle Kraken jersey, you get priority boarding!
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The landing phase of a flight is usually an entirely visual maneuver. The pilot uses outside references and his or her peripheral vision to safely put the aircraft down. So, from about 100ft above the aerodrome until the touchdown, the pilot needs a proper visual of the runway surface to make an acceptable landing.
AV Web
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Inside Edition is reporting that it was the non-pilot wife of an incapacitated King Air C90 who took the controls and successfully landed the twin at Bakersfield Meadows Field on Oct. 4. The program is identifying Las Vegas real estate agent Yvonne Kinane-Wells as the woman who managed to navigate the complex twin to the 11,000 foot runway at the former Air Force base.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The Sikorsky Stallion series is a proven, time-honored US Navy and Marine Corps helicopter fleet workhorse. Simple Flying now dives deeper into the world of these flying metallic horses.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 7, 2024
American Express is known its network of Centurion Lounges , which are open to those with select premium credit cards. Well, the card issuer has just eliminated a popular amenity from some of these lounges, as reported by Zach Griff. Amex Centurion Lounge spas close due to crowding Historically, Amex has partnered with with Exhale to offer express spa treatments to guests at select Centurion Lounges.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Cessna, one of the "big three" aircraft producers of the mid-to-late Twentieth century, is known for producing a range of reliable and versatile aircraft. Among its many designs, Cessna's twin-engine models are everywhere in general aviation, valued for their performance flying characteristics.
Air Facts
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Navy primary flight training—the instructor had it coming Air Facts Journal Second Lieutenant Arnold Reiner Marine Corps recruitment brochures in the early ’60s described three pilot training pipelines: jets, transports and helicopters. But my goal was to fly the airliners that, as a child, I watched climbing out from La Guardia Airport over our Bronx apartment.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Extra space, delicious meals and a more comfortable seat are part of the reason passengers pay the large premium to travel business class, but just as important to most is the feeling of being treated like a VIP. Priority check-in is a bare minimum these days, with the more discerning wanting their own check-in space, which is precisely what Middle East carrier flydubai has launched.
Flight Training Central
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Winds aloft, true course, heading and groundspeed. Can you put all the puzzle pieces together and plan a successful cross-country flight? Use this quiz to test your flight planning knowledge and see if you can get a perfect score. Which statement about longitude and latitude is true? Lines of longitude cross the Equator at right angles. The 0° line of latitude passes through Greenwich, England.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The Boeing 777-300ER is arguably one of the most recognizable and hallowed feats of modern civil aviation. The largest twin-jet commercial aircraft in operation today, the "Triple Seven" has found homes on a suite of airlines worldwide and continues to be in demand.
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