Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The natural world has long been one of the great sources of inspiration for creative minds and a catalyst that forced the big thinkers to demand more. Limited by their human form, it is perhaps no surprise that the extraordinary abilities of animals and insects became a source of fascination for people. Stories about birds inspiring people to fly date back centuries with the Icarus tale from Greek Mythology among the earliest and best known.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Over the past decade or so, we’ve seen premium economy become an increasingly popular cabin offered by airlines. As economy seats have gotten tighter and business class seats have gotten more spacious, there’s a market for those looking for something in the middle. Star Alliance carrier Thai Airways is the latest airline to embrace this concept, as the airline will progressively be rolling out a premium economy product.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

AeroTime is excited to welcome Christian Charalambous as our columnist. A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations and a master’s in Blockchain. In his columns, he explores modern challenges and innovative technologies that shape the future of flight.

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World Airline News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

One year after making history as the first Dreamliner to land on Antarctica’s unique blue ice runway at Troll Airfield, Norse Atlantic Airways has successfully completed its second charter for the purpose of scientific research on the continent. On November 15, 2024, at 10:55 local time, Norse Atlantic’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner, registered as LN-FNC, and named “Everglades”, successfully touched down, carrying 10,5 tons of research equipment and scientists for the Norwegian Polar Instit

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Thai Airways is to have two more A330 aircraft operating by December 2024, when its new premium class product will have two tiers of Business Class. The updates were revealed by Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri to AeroTime in an exclusive interview at the 68th Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents in Brunei. New routes with the arrival of two A330 Eamsiri said that Thai Airways will have two Airbus A330 in operation soon, one to begin by December 2024, the other during

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World Airline News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Today, Friday, November 15, Sun Country flight attendants represented by Teamsters Local 120 engaged in an informational picket at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to demand the carrier come to terms on a fair contract or face a potential nationwide strike. Sun Country flight attendants voted by an overwhelming 99 percent to authorize a strike against the company.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published its final report on the events that led to travel disruptions for 700,000 passengers on a Summer Bank Holiday in 2023. On August 28, 2023, around 300,000 travelers faced swathes of cancellations when the air traffic control system that keeps the UK’s skies safe suffered a fault. According to the CAA’s report , published on November 14, 2024, NATS , which provides British air traffic control services, was thrown into disarray when the flight pla

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Vueling, the low-cost carrier belonging to the International Airlines Group (IAG), has unveiled a special livery dedicated to the Football Club Barcelona (FCB) women’s soccer team. The livery has been applied to one of Vueling’s A320ceo aircraft (registration EC-LZN). It depicts six of the teams’ stars: Aitana Bonmatí, who won the prestigious Ballon D’Or trophy for the best female player in 2024 and 2023, and Alexia Putellas, who won the same award in 2022 and 2021, as well as their team-mates S

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

It looks like Air New Zealand is hoping to once again resume flights to London, after completely discontinuing service to Europe in 2020. However, as of now there are more questions than answers, and this is far from a sure bet. Air New Zealand requests London airport slots @IshrionA reports on how Air New Zealand has requested daily slots for London Heathrow Airport (LHR), but was denied.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Private jet operator Wheels Up has finalized the acquisition of 17 Embraer Phenom aircraft as part of the company’s fleet modernization strategy, as announced in October 2024. On November 14, 2024, Wheels Up confirmed the purchase of 17 Phenom 300 and Phenom 300E aircraft, along with related maintenance assets and customer programs, from private jet charter GrandView Aviation.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Honda Aircraft Company introduced the HondaJet Echelon, previously introduced as the HondaJet 2600 , at the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company stated that the first flight would be in 2026. The starting price of the HondaJet 2600 is $10 million. However, the price may reach up to $13 million depending on whether additional features or customizations are installed.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Etihad Airways has reached its one-year milestone at Terminal A in Zayed International Airport (AUH), where it has seen its weekly flights soar from 1,336 to 1,732. Etihad Airways completed its full relocation from Terminal 3 to the newly built Terminal A in November 2023, having begun the transition the previous month. In fact, Etihad’s first flight from the new terminal was to New Delhi on October 31, 2023, with 359 guest flyers on board an Airbus A350-1000.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Icelandair has announced that it will be bringing forward the launch of its new Reykjavik (KEF) to Nashville Airport (BNA) route by about a month as it sees what it describes as high demand for the service. In a statement published on Wednesday, the airport revealed that the new route would now be beginning on April 10, 2025.

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Airline Reporter

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Qatar Airways is best known for its Qsuite long-haul business class. But if you’re thinking of flying Qatar, remember that the airline operates a diverse fleet with multiple seat styles. So it’s important to be a smart shopper and know what you’re getting when you book. We recently wrote about Qatar’s A320 business class , and we’ll be back later with a dive into Qsuite.

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Cranky Flier

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Spirit Braces for Potential Bankruptcy Spirit Airlines creditors are preparing themselves for a possible Chapter 11 filing by the carrier after the creditors failed to pay their $14.99 bankruptcy-avoidance fee en masse this week following news that a potential second attempt at a merger with Frontier is not going to happen. The carrier submitted a filing to the SEC that it does not intend to release its Q3 earnings due to ongoing discussions with its creditors — but it did say its operating marg

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The impact of World War II on aviation is hard to overstate , and while the United States easily led production (overtaking the other juggernauts of the United Kingdom, Germany, and the USSR), there were plenty of other nations with notable air forces. Some of these air forces didn't actually produce any aircraft, but their aircrews made significant contributions.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On November 15, the FAA announced that pilots operating under BasicMed will be allowed to operate aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of up to 12,500 pounds (up from 6,000 pounds), carry up to six passengers (previously 5), and allow designated pilot examiners to administer flight checks in BasicMed category aircraft. The updates were mandated by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.

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Aviation Bussiness News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

ATR will stop the development of the Short Take-Off and Landing variant (STOL) of the ATR 42-600S, the company has announced in a statement. The firm points to a review of market conditions that it has recently carried out. “Technological advancements and future projections shows a reduced addressable market for the variant compared to the initial forecast.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A Scandinavian Airlines transatlantic flight had to be diverted to Copenhagen after encountering severe turbulence. While airplanes routinely face turbulence midair, the situation with the SAS flight was clearly significant enough for the pilots to turn the plane back. So far, there have been no reports of anyone getting injured during the flight.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Recently, United Airlines announced an incredible international expansion , whereby the airline added eight new destinations. What made this so cool is how far-flung some of the new destinations are, ranging from Kaohsiung, to Nuuk, to Ulaanbaatar. We’ve seen these flights progressively go on sale, and the new flight to Kaohsiung is now bookable, so I wanted to go over the details.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

German leisure carrier Condor Airlines is bolstering its transatlantic presence in the final quarter of 2024, serving multiple routes between the United States and Germany. Known for offering competitive long-haul services to leisure destinations, Condor's US routes connect key American cities to its primary German hub in Frankfurt.

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World Airline News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Dulles International Airport’s record-setting passenger growth is outpacing its current terminal gate capacity. The airport’s existing gates are fully utilized several times per day, and passengers fill the waiting areas and concession locations. The new Concourse E, part of Dulles Next, will give passengers direct access from the airport’s AeroTrain system while providing an enhanced customer experience and increasing the airport’s capacity for domestic and international flights.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Cessna 180, also known as the Skywagon, is a high-wing, single-engine aircraft manufactured between 1953 and 1981. It is a light craft aircraft offering high versatility, especially in remote and rough-terrain environments. During the thirty years of production, Cessna designed multiple variants, supporting performance, payload, and adaptability.

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World Airline News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Seventy years have passed since SAS made aviation history on November 15, 1954, by becoming the world’s first airline to operate a commercial flight over the North Pole. The pioneering flight from Copenhagen to Los Angeles not only significantly reduced flying time and lowered fuel consumption, but also established the most efficient link between Europe and the USA.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The next destination joining the Icelandair network has been announced. Flights to Istanbul, Trkiye, will begin next September, building on the airlines' codeshare agreement and opening up new connection opportunities across Asia.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

According to initial reports, an American Airlines Airbus A321neo failed to turn correctly, putting the jet close to nearby terrain.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Sint Maarten is known for its iconic beaches, including "Airplane Beach," where planespotters have long gathered to watch aircraft like KLMs iconic Boeing 747 jumbo jets land at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) from a narrow strip of sand.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A Southwest Boeing 737 aircraft was reportedly struck by gunfire on Friday evening, an airline spokesperson said in a statement.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Boeing employees just started getting layoff notices this week after the company announced last month that it would have to reduce its workforce to help cut costs. Many workers are saying that the company's decision blindsided them.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Some boisterous turbulence turned into an emergency on Thursday for the crew of an SAS A330. The air was rough enough to shut down an engine on the widebody over Greenland as it went from Stockholm to Miami. The crew was able to relight the engine but the jolt was enough to mandate an inspection. They headed for the nearest maintenance base able to do that work in Copenhagen.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A detailed explanation for operations at the airport by the Bay.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Breeze Airways, one of the newest entrants to the U.S. airline market, revealed its unique livery when it began operations in 2021.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A small general aviation aircraft crashed in a field near Van Nuys, California, shortly after takeoff.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In compliance with the most recent FAA reauthorization, the agency has expanded the aircraft size and passenger load permitted under BasicMed. Those who use the self reporting medical regime can now use it to operate aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of up to 12,500 pounds (up from 6,000 pounds) and carry up to six passengers instead of the five permitted under the old rules.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The US military is crucial to protecting satellites from cyberattacks, especially given the growing threats from multiple hostiles. The US initiated the Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve CASR to anticipate, prevent, and respond to attacks. This initiative combines commercial technology with military systems to improve cybersecurity.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Over 400 Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace union members have been let go after Boeing started sending layoff notices to employees.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The US has the third-highest number of Airbus A380 flights after the UAE and UK. Nine US airports see the superjumbo: Boston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Honolulu, Houston Intercontinental, Los Angeles, Miami, New York JFK, San Francisco, and Washington Dulles. Some, like Boston, see the type seasonally.

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