Aerotime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Eve Air Mobility, Embraer’s publicly-listed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer, announced on October 30, 2024, that it has secured a US$50 million loan from Citibank. With this new credit facility, Eve Air Mobility has expanded its liquidity position to around US$480 million. The available funds should enable Eve to continue developing its eVTOL aircraft, the first prototype of which was publicly unveiled in the summer of 2024.

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Cranky Flier

OCTOBER 31, 2024

There aren’t all that many airlines that have been around for over 100 years, and now, that exclusive club has lost a member. Flight 767 from Paris to Prague marked the last flight of Czech Airlines — often known as ČSA — after 101 years almost exactly to the day. Though Czech had been largely an afterthought in recent years, it still deserves a look back to celebrate an impressive history.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Airbus has reaffirmed its plan to deliver 770 aircraft this year despite ongoing supply chain challenges, according to its latest financial update. Airbus confirmed on October 30, 2024, that 497 commercial aircraft have been delivered during the first nine months of the year comprising 45 A220s, 396 A320 family aircraft, 20 A330s and 36 A350s. At the same stage in 2023, Airbus delivered 488 aircraft and by the end of the year the planemaker completed 735 deliveries.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Saudi Arabia is in the process of launching an ambitious new airline, which is expected to launch operations in the coming year, and then grow at a very fast pace. While I’ve covered a lot of the individual announcements from Riyadh Air in recent times, in this post I wanted to take a big picture look at what we can expect from the airline, and everything we know as of now.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

New Air Passenger Duty (APD) rules announced in the UK will mean higher prices for both commercial flyers and private jet passengers. The new APD rules were announced on October 30, 2024, by the British Chancellor Rachel Reeves as part of the Labour government’s 2024 Budget that sets out the country’s financial plans for the next few years. New APD rules for passengers departing the UK aboard commercial airlines will only take effect from April 26, 2026, as the previous Conservative government a

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The United Kingdom has what’s known as the Air Passenger Duty (APD) , which is the highest passenger tax on air travel anywhere in the world (this is in addition to the carrier imposed surcharges that airlines like British Airways are known for). We tend to see annual adjustments to this, typically around April, to reflect inflation. We’ve already known that the UK APD would be increasing as of April 1, 2025.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo took another step forward towards its hybridization with the arrival of the first aircraft fitted with its new IndiGoStretch product. IndiGoStretch is a, much anticipated , business class-like product that will be deployed on some of the airlines trunk domestic routes in India with a large number of business travelers, such as those linking the capital city, Delhi (DEL), to Mumbai (BOM), Chennai (MAA) and Bengaluru (BLR).

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Etihad Airways announced that it will launch flight services from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to El Alamein International Airport (DBB) in Egypt. The inaugural flight is set to take place in July 2025, with services scheduled to operate twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays using one of the airline’s A320 family aircraft. The flight will offer eight seats in business class and 150 in economy.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The United States Marine Corps completed its investigation into the 2023 F-35B crash in Williamsburg County last year attributing the incident primarily to pilot error. According to the report released Thursday, the pilot experienced multiple system failures while attempting to land in heavy rain at Joint Base Charleston. After losing his helmet display and other critical systems, he ejected at 1,900 feet altitude, landing in a resident’s backyard.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Korean Air celebrated its 30th anniversary of flight service to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on October 29, 2024. To mark the milestone, the South Korean flag carrier held a commemorative flight, KE 024 which flew from Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) to San Francisco. The 30th passenger to board the flight was given a complimentary economy Seoul to San Francisco return flight ticket.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Air Force recently caused a stir online after it announced it had used B-2 Spirit bombers to drop the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) on underground Houthi targets in northern Yemen. The move put both the bomb and the B-2 Spirit Bomber in the spotlight. But what aircraft can carry the United States Air Force's Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) - designed to penetrate and destroy the deepest of military targets hidden underground?

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The global powerhouse Siemens has reached an agreement to sell its airport logistics division to Dutch firm Vanderlande in a €300 million ($325 million) deal. Siemens Logistics announced news of the agreement on October 31, 2024, with confirmation that the transaction is expected to close in 2025. Vanderlande , owned by Toyota Industries Corporation, is based in Veghel and operates in the logistics sector within warehousing, airports , and parcel fields.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Few celestial endeavors have captured the world's imagination quite like SpaceX' s Starship program. From its towering stature on the Boca Chica launch pad in Texas to its gleaming stainless-steel exterior, Starship embodies the future of interplanetary transport. Here's what you need to know about SpaceX's groundbreaking program.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A total of 1,078 diamonds have been seized by airport police at Ho Chi Minh’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) from two separate smuggling incidents. The first incident took place on October 23, 2024 when a passenger who entered Ho Chi Minh City from India was found with 716 natural and synthetic diamonds hidden in a wallet and mixed amongst clothes and personal belongings.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Egyptian authorities have concluded that an explosive device in the forward galley downed an Egyptair Airbus A320 that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea in 2016, claiming the lives of 66 people onboard the aircraft.

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Inspire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

By Brian Hart, EAA 1457879 The Old Man was not always old; he had once been young and dreamed of flight. And when he was young, he had an Old Man of his own that dreamed of flight before him. That Old Man, the first of his line to reach boyhood in the aviation age, […] The post The Old Man and The Kid first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Numerous high-profile carriers have swapped out their older A330s for deliveries of 787s. Can Airbus fight back?

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Allegiant plans to have only a single Boeing 737 MAX in its fleet by year-end 2024 as delays at the beleaguered manufacturer continue.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Airbus has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering 770 aircraft in 2024 despite ongoing supply-chain issues that have posed significant hurdles for the aviation giant. The announcement came as Airbus reported third-quarter adjusted earnings before interest and taxes of 1.41 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations of 1.21 billion, according to Bloomberg data.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Air France-KLM Flying Blue is one of the most useful loyalty programs for redeeming points for long haul, premium cabin travel. Up until now, there have been all kinds of ways to acquire Flying Blue miles, ranging from buying them outright , to moving them over from a transferable points currency. The program has just rolled out yet another way to earn miles, and it could represent a good deal.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In June 2021, the Air Force decided to make Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota the first base for the B-21 Raider. While on September 13, 2024, the Air Force announced that Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and Dyess Air Force Base in Texas were approved as B-21 Raider basing locations by Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an airworthiness directive (AD) on Thursday targeting specific Lycoming engines that are equipped with certain connecting rod assemblies. The AD was issued in response to multiple reports of connecting rod failures that led to serious engine issues and in-flight shutdowns. According to the agency, the AD requires regular oil inspections to check for bronze metal particles, and if any are found, further checks of the connecting rod bushings for dam

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

With the peak end-of-year holiday season fast approaching, airlines are rushing to launch new routes or resume popular ones suspended during the pandemic. This week, it was the turn of British Airways to resume a route that has been out of service for more than four years.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Throughout the decades that four-place, retractable-gear GA aircraft have been available, few offer the balance of speed and efficiency as the Mooney M20 series. Often requiring only 180 hp to deliver true cross-country capability, owners fall in love with the low fuel burn as they nip at the heels of far more powerful types. Today’s bargain offers legendary Mooney capability with a bit more power and is available on Aircraft For Sale for $72,900.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Recent events have seen Scandinavia placed front and center when it comes to the development of electric aircraft. Norwegian planemaker Elfly recently made headlines when it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Danish airline Nordic Seaplanes to provide the carrier with up to 15 'Noemi' electric aircraft.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 31, 2024

An Austrian wingsuit pilot set multiple world records in wingsuit flight. Peter Salzmann made the record-breaking flight on October 24 launching from Jungfrau mountain in Switzerland where he flew for 5 minutes and 56 seconds over a distance of 7.77 miles. Red Bull, who teamed up with Salzmann for the flight said the jump was made from an altitude of 11,161 feet— setting a new record for the highest BASE jump from start to finish.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The US Department of the Navy ( US Navy ) and the noise agitation group Citizens of Ebeys Reserve (COER) have appealed lower court decisions about the future of NAS Whidbey Island to the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. In mediation questionnaires filed with the Court of Appeals regarding case #24-6357, the Navy desires to reverse the lower courts decisions.

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Universal Weather

OCTOBER 31, 2024

From scorching desert sands to humid tropical climates, aircraft graveyards dot the globe, each telling its own haunting tale of aviation history. This Halloween, we’re taking you on a worldwide journey to explore these fascinating facilities where aircraft come to their final rest – or sometimes, await their resurrection. Each location below can be explored via Google Maps satellite view.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Safe pushback procedures are crucial for the smooth and secure movement of aircraft on the ground. In this article, well explore the different aspects of pushback procedures, how coordination between the pilots and the ground crew ensures safety, and what steps are in place to prevent incidents like the one in Boston.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

PRESS RELEASE After a short set of negotiations, the Newark Air Museum has completed the purchase of Short Tucano T1, ZF372 from Everett Aero of Sproughton, Suffolk. Funding for the acquisition was made possible thanks to a legacy from the Estate of John Dove, a former museum member and RAF Winthorpe veteran. On Wednesday 23 rd October, 2024 the airframe was delivered to the museum’s site in eastern Nottinghamshire, which is close to the border with Lincolnshire by a team from Everett Aero.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The onslaught of new or resumed routes in Asia-Pacific continued today when Jetstar Asia resumed services from Singapore to Medan, the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of North Sumatra. Each new or resumed route is another positive step forward for Jetstar Asia, which has made a solid post-Covid recovery during 2024.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

On October 31, 1943, the Budd RB-1 Conestoga took its first flight, achieving a remarkable milestone in aircraft design by being one of the first cargo aircraft to be made of stainless steel. The aircraft was developed during World War II for the U.S. Navy but never saw combat. However, it did inspire future American cargo aircraft, including the modern military cargo airlifters.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is one of the largest transportation hubs in Asia, with nearly 60 million passengers a year and a destination for more than 100 global airlines.

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Inspire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

By Larry Fleming This piece originally ran in the September 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. The sun had risen on an early summer morning, as I prepared Nancy Anne, my new Aeros nanolight trike (a powered hang glider) for a distance flight. The roar of aircraft broke the silence of the cool morning […] The post An Evil Headwind first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The US State Department has approved the foreign military sale (FMS) of F-16 equipment and support services to Argentina in a deal worth around $941 million. This will include missiles, bombs, fuses and other weapon systems as Argentina fully equips its fleet of 24 F-16 Fighting Falcons acquired from Denmark earlier this year.

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Inspire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

By Tucker Axum, EAA Lifetime 1418919 “Mine was born with feathers,” I emphasized to settle the dispute between my two pilot buddies who joined me for their maiden pilgrimage to Oshkosh. One evening, after surpassing 15,000 steps from touring the amazing EAA convention, we tossed logs on the fire and plopped into camping chairs. Over […] The post All I Really Need to Know, I Learned From My Flight Instructor first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Lord Howe Island is an unincorporated area of the state of New South Wales located around 440 miles northeast of Sydney in the Tasman Sea. The island has a population of around 380 permanent residents, and tourists are restricted to 400 at any one time, most of whom arrive on a QantasLink Dash 8-Q200 turboprop.

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