Aerotime

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Air traffic has been steadily picking up since the pandemic disruption, with ACI reporting that it finally exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the first half of 2024. Connections that were abandoned in 2020 have been bouncing back, and the worlds busiest flight routes are returning to expected volumes. Global travel data company OAG has released its analysis of the busiest international flight routes of 2024, and there have been some changes.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 25, 2024

While certainly niche, heres an interesting thing I just learned, thanks to OMAAT reader Hiro. Did you know theres an airline that offers lounge access to all economy passengers on one specific flight? Neither did I (Im not talking about Bangkok Airways, which offers lounge access to all passengers, but in reality lounges are just the gate area with some free drinks and snacks) Japan Airlines economy lounge access for one flight Japan Airlines has among the more generous lounge access policies o

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Airline Airlines 95

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

IAG-owned Iberia has suspended its Airbus A321XLR winter schedule between Madrid and Washington, DC, the United States. The news comes more than a month after the Spanish carrier operated the world's first A321XLR flight.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 25, 2024

For the home stretch of my quick trip to Japan & Korea , it was time to fly Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 business class from Tokyo (HND) to New York (JFK). Prior to my flight, I visited the Japan Airlines Sakura Business Lounge at Tokyo Haneda Airport, which is Japan Airlines primary lounge at its biggest hub. I found this to be a solid lounge, with comfortable seating, beautiful views, tasty food and drinks, and friendly service.

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Airline Airlines Runway 80

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The Taiwanese carrier announced the order, disclosed in a stock exchange filing on December 19th.

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Airlines Airline 111

Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 25, 2024

A body was found in one of the wheel wells of a United Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. The aircraft had just operated a flight from Chicago O'Hare to Kahului Airport.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

As is the case in industries all over the world, the commercial aviation sector is an increasingly modern one. However, with that being said, it is also an industry with a healthy dose of nostalgia present, which is evidenced in the popularity of retro liveries with both airlines and their passengers. Europe is a particularly fertile region when it comes to such paint schemes, with the following five among the best.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Airline group IAG is in talks with satellite internet provider Starlink to equip its aircraft with the company's inflight WiFi product. IAG is also considering alternatives, including Amazon's Kuiper Systems.

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Airline Airlines 105

AV Web

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Almost half the people aboard an Azerbaijan Airlines E190 survived when the plane crashed on what appears to be the infield or an area outside of an airport in Aktau, Kazakhstan on Christmas Day. Remarkable cell phone footage of the entire sequence on The Print shows the plane in a climb before it drops in a rapid but controlled descent before crash landing on a turf area.

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Descent Airline Airlines 52

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

While airline crew are trained to deal with difficult passengers, sometimes the situation can escalate to the point of forcing the flight to divert. Something similar happened with a Delta Air Lines flight within the United States, which had to divert due to an unruly passenger. Such cases have been steadily rising over the last several years, highlighting the growing need to address the issue.

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Airline Airlines 109

AV Web

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Investigators found multiple human errors to be the primary cause of the fatal collision between a Japan Airlines jet and a Japan Coast Guard (JCG) aircraft at Tokyos Haneda Airport earlier this year. In a preliminary report released Wednesday, the Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) identified crew confusion as the primary cause of the incident, noting that the JCG crew mistakenly believed they had clearance to enter the runway before being struck by Japan Airlines jetliner at Tokyos Haneda Air

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Every autumn, the United States Air Force (USAF) sends some of its airlifters to New Zealand to stage airlift support for Antarctica. Considering that Joint Base Lewis-McChords 62nd Airlift Wing, supported by the Air Force Reserves 446th Airlift Wing, has been supporting Operation Deep Freeze for 26 years, its no surprise to see Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs lead the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron (304th EAS).

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AV Web

DECEMBER 25, 2024

A new bill introduced in Congress aims to digitalize pilot certificateseliminating the need for pilots to carry physical copies of their medical and airman certificates. Congressman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) introduced the Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act earlier this month, aiming to improve efficiency by allowing pilots to store these documents on electronic devices or cloud platforms.

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Pilot 52

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Simple Flyings very own Jonathan Hendry was onboard the flight from Copenhagen to Nuuk, and shared his experience in detail.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The jet was bound for Grozny Airport on Christmas Day. Reports indicate that five crew members and 62 passengers were onboard.

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Jet 59

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

A Qantas Airbus A380 superjumbo traveling from Sydney to Johannesburg, South Africa, had to return to Sydney on Christmas day due to a mechanical issue.

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Altitudes Magazine

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The post EVE AIR MOBILITYS EVTOL: THE REAL DEAL appeared first on Altitudes.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Is machine weaponry on fighter jets becoming obsolete? Perhapsat least the trend has been against them for a long time. That said, they are not going anywhere for a long time yet. In fact, United States Air Force fighter jets have been observed being fired in anger multiple times in 2024. While time will tell if the sixth-generation NGAD fighter (currently being developed) will feature traditional arms, all US fighters in service today have guns (or can be fitted with external pods).

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Jet 71

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

By James Kightly, Commissioning Editor The Shepherd is a 2023 British short film developed for Disney+. It is directed and written by Iain Softley and is based on the 1975 novella of the same name, by bestselling novelist Frederick Forsyth. It is online for streaming currently, here , or via your preferred local service. A Vampire film star, just as fantastic as the mythical variety.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Passengers aboard Flight EK823 from Dubai to Dammam , Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday were in for a special treat. What is usually a Boeing 777-operated service was swapped for Emirates ' first-ever Airbus A350-900 , marking a pivotal moment in the airlines fleet transformation and the expansion of its global network. This flight not only showcased the A350's cutting-edge technology but also symbolized a significant step in Emirates' commitment to enhancing passenger experience and operational effici

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Airline Airlines 72

The Aviationist

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The Panavia Tornado is a multinational European supersonic twin-engined multirole combat aircraft that employs distinctive variable-sweep wings and entered service at the height of the Cold War, during the late 70s and early 80s. The Panavia Tornado is a multirole combat jet airplane capable of supersonic flight and developed by a multinational European consortium backed […] The post Panavia Tornado appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Despite its relatively small size, Taiwan is a key player in the world of modern Asian aviation, and is home to major carriers such as EVA Air and Starlux Airlines. The country's flag carrier is China Airlines, which operates out of its hub at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). The carrier, which is 64 years old and became a full member of the SkyTeam alliance in September 2011, has 82 aircraft in its fleet.

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Airline Airlines 76

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Commercial aviation is incredibly safe, and there are often long periods of time where we dont see any fatal accidents. Well, unfortunately today isnt one of those days, as an Azerbaijan Airlines jet bound for Russia diverted to Kazakhstan, where it crashed, killing dozens. Azerbaijan Airlines E190 crashes after weather diversion This incident happened today (Wednesday, December 25, 2024), and involves Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243, scheduled to operate from Baku, Azerbaijan (GYD), to Grozny

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Since the Red Sea Crisis erupted in October 2023, the rebels in northern Yemen have been targeting merchant shipping passing through the narrow Red Sea with drones. They have also launched ballistic missiles at Israel. This has triggered military responses - including air raids - from the United States , the United Kingdom , and Israel. While not a complete list (F-15s and Harriers are two fighter jets not to make the list), here are five types of combat aircraft that have been used in the regio

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Jet 66

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

On this day in aviation history, December 25, 1958, a Soviet interceptor made its first flightthe Sukhoi Su-11. Developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau under Pavel Sukhoi, the Su-11 promised to be an improved version of the Su-9 interceptor, but despite a small production, it was overshadowed by later aircraft and remains a little-known aircraft of the Cold War.

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Thrust Jet 52

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

After being fired for breaking Hawaiian Airlines ' tattoo policy, Tracy Sialega-Fili, a Samoan-American customer care representative, is advocating for increased cultural understanding and acceptance of traditional tattoos. After nearly four years of employment with Hawaiian Airlines in Seattle, Sialega-Fili lost her job in early December when the company found out she had a traditional Samoan hand tattoo called a tualima.

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Airline Airlines 66

AV Web

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport (48Y), one of the most unique general aviation airports whose runway spans both Canada and the United States, is permanently closing due to low usage. The airport, situated roughly 20 miles northwest of Roseau, is operated through an international agreement between Minnesota Department Of Transportation and the rural municipality of Piney in Manitoba, Canada.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The Cessna 404 Titan is a twin-engine light aircraft designed and developed by Cessna Aircraft, a Textron Aviation company. The type was developed from the Cessna 402 with a larger vertical tail and other performance improvements. During its development in the 1970s, it was Cessna's largest twin piston-engine aircraft.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Almost half the people aboard an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 survived when the plane crashed on what appears to be the infield or an area outside of an airport in Aktau, Kazakhstan on Christmas Day. The aircraft departed from Baku and was initially en route to Grozny in Russia but diverted to Aktau, Kazakhstan. Remarkable cell phone footage of the entire sequence on The Print shows the plane in a climb before it drops in a rapid but controlled descent before crash landing on a turf area. 29

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

For most passengers, the only point of contact with officers working for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is while going through security at airports. Sometimes, that experience can be less-than-pleasant, particularly if it involves the officers going through the bags and prohibiting certain items from continuing forward.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 25, 2024

As is the case with any year, 2024 was kinder to some companies within the global airline industry than it was to others. We have seen our fair share of casualties over the past twelve months, though, with several major carriers succumbing to a range of internal and external pressures and having to cease operations and shut down as a result. Conversely, the year seems to have created just the right market conditions in which a handful of startup carriers have been able to take to the air for the

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Amazon Air, also previously known as Prime Air, is a cargo airline that solely transports packages for Amazon. Prior to January 2021, the airline used wetleased aircraft from other operators but now plans to have their own fleet of aircraft. However, they will still rely on other operators, even if they have their own aircraft, for CMI (Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) leases.

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The Aviationist

DECEMBER 25, 2024

UAC has delivered six batches of Su-34s and three of Su-57 during 2024, with a total of at least 12 Fullbacks and five Felons. While the Su-34s are the upgraded NVO variants, the Su-57s appear to still be the baseline variants. The RuAF (Russian Aerospace Forces) received new deliveries of the Su-34 NVO Fullback fighter-bomber […] The post Additional Su-34 Fullbacks, Su-57 Felons Delivered to Russian Air Force as Year Draws to a Close appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Denver International Airport (DIA) anticipates a busy week as the holiday travel season gets underway. An estimated 811,000 people will have flown through the airport by Sunday, December 29, which is a significant increase above normal travel. According to Phil Washington, CEO of Denver Airport, the airport is ready to manage the crowds with enhanced amenities and increased efficiency as a result of this increase in tourists.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 25, 2024

In the past, Ive written guides about how to redeem points with some major hotel loyalty programs, like Hilton Honors , Marriott Bonvoy , and World of Hyatt. Accor Live Limitless (ALL) is a major hotel program that I dont write about much, and in this post, I thought it would be interesting to talk about redeeming points with the French hotel group.

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Airline Airlines 84

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

As a region, the Middle East is ripe with widebody-operating airlines, with the likes of Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways being among the first that spring to mind in this regard. However, these are far from the only carriers that fall under this category, with Oman Air also having multiple different types of twin-aisle aircraft at its disposal. These have various different configurations, as we shall now explore.

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Airline Airlines 64

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

LOPA stands for Layout of Passenger Accommodations. It is the name commonly given to an aircraft's interior configuration document.

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Airline Airlines 59