Aerotime
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia have announced the formation of a new global partnership that will enable customers to access 80 worldwide destinations. On November 8, 2024, flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia revealed the details behind a new interline agreement that will offer passengers connectivity between the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Malaysia and beyond.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The machinist strike at Boeing affected nearly every aircraft program comprising the current Boeing lineup, from the Boeing 737 MAX, to 767F, and even Boeing's 777X, which is currently in development. What is the Boeing 777X ? How does the aircraft fit into Boeing's current fleet lineup? Which US airlines could order the aircraft? Let's take a look!
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Aerotime
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Britten-Norman has reached a tentative $9.75 million agreement with the Falkland Islands government to deliver four new BN2B-26 Islander aircraft. The agreement, announced on November 7, 2024, confirms that the Falkland Islands government is planning to further modernize its existing fleet of Islander planes and believes that the BN2B-26 would best serve its needs in what is an extremely demanding environment.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Emirates is known for having one of the worldâs best first class products. As of now, the airline offers three different first class experiences â thereâs the Airbus A380 first class, the old Boeing 777 first class, and the new Boeing 777 first class. In this post I thought it would be interesting to compare and contrast these products, and talk about which offers the best experience.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways and Iberia, has posted third quarter pre-tax profits of more than âĴ2 billion ($2.1 billion), an increase of 15.4% on the same period in 2023. On November 8, 2024, IAG said that, based on the companyâs latest financial results, it expects its âstrong financial performance to continue for the rest of the yearâ.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Airbus has recently unveiled an Airbus A321XLR maritime patrol derivative that is arguably an answer to Boeings P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol offering in the Airbus A321MPA, with the MPA standing for Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Aerotime.aero and others report that the French military has selected the A321MPA as the next French maritime patrol aircraft.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Air Astana has completed the first 12-year C-check ever to be performed in Kazakhstan. This thorough maintenance procedure was conducted on one of the airlineâs Airbus A321 aircraft at Air Astanaâs own MRO facilities at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), in the Kazakh capital. A C-check involves an in-depth inspection of every part of an aircraft, with all of its elements being systematically stripped down, then put back in and tested.
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Aerotime
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
RTXâs Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand are to expand their Christchurch Engine Center. The expansion, which is estimated to cost $150 million, was announced during a ground-breaking ceremony at the Christchurch facility. The 14,000 square meter expansion will add maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine in New Zealand, with capacity for up to 140 GTF engine overhauls planned annually by 2032.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Malaysia Airlines has shared that its first-ever Airbus A330-900 had operated its first flight, with the airline gearing up for the delivery and introduction of the type into its fleet.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The Changi Airport Group (CAG) has announced that it will invest over SGD 3 billion ($2.2 billion) to improve Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) in order to strengthen its position as a global hub. According to the group, over the next six years it will work on the airportâs Terminals 1 to 4 to improve services such as baggage handling, check-in, immigration and Skytrain connections between terminals, as well as replacing end-of-life systems to facilitate smoother passenger and airline experience.
Airline Geeks
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
In a statement, the Atlanta-based carrier shared that it hopes these flights will attract both leisure and business travelers.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The first Airbus A330neo destined for Malaysia Airlines has completed its maiden flight at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) in France. This significant milestone has come just weeks after Malaysia Airlines expressed deep disappointment in Airbus following aircraft delivery delays. On November 7, 2024, though, a much more buoyant Malaysia Airlines was clearly pleased with the progress its first Airbus A330neo was making.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Boeing has told its employees that furloughed employees will receive pay for the period when they were temporarily laid off, with the manufacturer continuing with its plan to reduce its workforce.
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
by Thomas N. Pawlesh On November 2, 2024, the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Red Hook, New York hosted 24 photographers for the first-ever night photoshoot. Drawing from the large collection at Old Rhinebeck, seven aircraft in six different scenes were photographed and a special surprise ended the evening. Constant LED lighting was used and each aircraft was run for eight minutes.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Avion Express has reiterated its commitment to the Airbus A320 aircraft family, including the previous and next-generation aircraft.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Several days ago, I shared how Iâd be traveling to Paris this week , and intended to fly Emiratesâ A380 business class on the outbound, and British Airwaysâ 777 business class on the return. I mentioned how I was hoping to add a little side trip to Africa, and Iâve now been able to make that work! Iâm already in Europe, as I completed my Emirates A380 business class flight , but Iâve completely changed the rest of the trip.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The Boeing 747 revolutionized airline transport. Far bigger than anything that came before it, the B747 slashed operating costs per seat and thus reduced the cost of long-haul international airline travel, making it available to the masses.
Airline Geeks
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Starting in July, the Fort Worth, Texas-based airline will exclusively serve the Alaskan city with Airbus A321neo aircraft.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Qatar Airways is one of the most recognizable airlines in the world. The carrier has been named the "World's Best Airline" by Skytrax eight times - something no other carrier has been able to achieve. It is also " the first airline globally to be certified to the industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation ".
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
( …continued from Part One ) I remember that spring day in 2011 when I received Leland Penningtonâs MACR (Missing Air Crew Report) in the mail. An envelope from the Air Force Historical Research Agency at Maxwell AFB, greeted me at my mailbox, bulging with promise of the information I had been seeking. I could not recall the last time I had been so excited to receive a parcel of snail mail, in the email era.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The Cirrus SR20 is a small four-seat general aviation aircraft, first delivered by Cirrus in 1999. It was the first commercial production aircraft with a safety parachute and the first mass-produced light aircraft with an all-composite build. It was instantly popular and sold well. It has evolved into the SR22 - one of the best-selling general aviation aircraft.
Airline Geeks
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Boeing 737 production is resuming at a slower pace after the manufacturer resolved its machinists strike earlier this week.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Amazon is starting drone deliveries in the West Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area, Arizona, allowing the company to deliver items to customers in the area even quicker. Customers can choose from over 50,000 everyday essentials for fast drone delivery at a service fee.
Airline Geeks
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
In recent years, Hainan has also introduced several special liveries, including those featuring characters from the popular "Kung Fu Panda" film series.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
This afternoon, a Qantas Boeing 737 suffered a contained engine failure on takeoff from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, forcing an emergency landing and possibly sparking a large grass fire on the airfield. The aircraft was headed for Brisbane and, after circling over Botany Bay, returned to the airport and landed safely, with no injuries reported.
Flight Training Central
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
BasicMed expansion allows for six passengers (seven seats) in aircraft up to a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds On May 16, 2024, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), sponsored by Representative Sam Graves, was signed into law. Title VIII of the Act (General Aviation) includes Section 828, “Expansion of BasicMed.” Section 828 amends BasicMed by increasing the number of allowable passengers in a covered aircraft to six (u
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Situated on the border of Mexico and the United States, Aeropuerto Internacional de Tijuana (TIJ), or Tijuana International Airport , serves the Baja California state and, generally, the Tijuana and San Diego metropolitan areas. While San Diego International Airport is just 24.8 miles apart, it can take up to an hour to transit between either of them by car and required a lengthy border crossing.
Flyertalk
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Dallas ABC affiliate WFAA reports the carrier made the change as a result of accusations of discrimination. New Rules Require Conflict Resolution, Approval from Captain and Complaint Resolution The incident that spurred the changes took place in May 2024, after a group of Black flyers say they were escorted off an American flight over a âbody odorâ complaint.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
American ultra-low-cost-carrier, Avelo Airlines , has welcomed it's 20th aircraft to the carriers fleet. N812VL, a 14 year old Boeing 737-800, has had previous tenures with Sun Express Germany , and GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes (GOL), before joining the Avelo fleet.
Airline Geeks
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Virgin Atlantic announced on Friday that it will resume flights to Mexico with flights between London Heathrow and Cancun.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Eurowings has boosted its long-haul capacity from its operating base at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) with the launch of a new route to Saudi Arabia. Earlier this week, the Lufthansa-owned low-cost carrier began serving King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah on a non-stop basis.
Airline Geeks
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Fokker Services Group (FSG) has brought one of Egypt's newest carriers, Red Sea Airlines, into its Boeing 737NG Nose-to-Tail (NTT) program.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The Boeing 777X is due to enter commercial service in 2025, five years behind schedule. What has caused the delays?
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Itâs not every day an airworthy, 95-year-old, museum-quality historic aircraft is listed for sale, but this bargain checks all of those boxes and is available on Aircraft For Sale for $90,000. Manufactured between 1928 and 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, some 220-240 examples were built before the effects of the Great Depression put the company out of business.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
A. Scott Crossfield served as a U.S. Navy fighter pilot and flight instructor in World War II but never saw combat action before he eventually joined the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) which would later be known as NASA. Crossfields flying expertise, dedication, and technical acumen quickly landed him on the flight line as a test pilot.
Flyertalk
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Media reports found on the FlyerTalk forums say routes by the British carrier to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Miami International Airport (MIA) will be halted in 2025. All Fights Between London and DFW Cut in 2025, Miami Flight Suspended In North Texas, Dallas Business Journal reports British Airways will stop flying between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Dallas-Fort Worth.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The aviation industry has long prioritized safety , with engineers constantly seeking to design aircraft that minimize risk and maximize ease of use. One aircraft that stands out in this regard is the ERCO Ercoupe. Often referred to as one of the safest fixed-wing aircraft ever built, the Ercoupe boasts several revolutionary design features that set it apart from others in its class.
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