Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal has been evacuated upon the “discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage”, according to Sussex Police. Police officers were called to Gatwick Airport at 08.20 on November 22, 2024, after the terminal was evacuated as a precaution. An EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team has been deployed to the scene, which has been cordoned off to keep staff and members of the public safe.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Most United Airlines Boeing 787 routes are between the United States and Europe.

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Airline Airlines 139

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

British Airways is to invest millions of pounds in upgrading and expanding its Cardiff maintenance base so that Airbus A350s can be serviced and repaired at the facility. The airline announced on November 22, 2024, that it plans to expand one of three existing maintenance bays at British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC) to facilitate larger long-haul A350 aircraft.

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Airline Airlines 258

Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

These moves come as the New York-based airline continues to moderate capacity after posting a loss of $60 million in the third quarter.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Etihad Airways has increased its order for seven A350Fs, as finalized in 2022, by an additional three of the freighters, having exercised options negotiated into the contract. During an interview, Stanislas Brun, the Vice President of Etihad Cargo, told FreightWaves that the airline had extended its commitment in response to the surge in e-commerce.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A United Airlines employee was fired after a private conversation with another employee was overheard by a passenger who then complained to the airline via X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Airline Airlines 138

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Co-founder and Principal of Air52 Aviation Consultants, Koen Karsbergen brings more than two decades of experience in airline management and strategy to his columns. Through Air52 , Koen assists airlines, airports, and industry stakeholders with practical solutions for complex challenges, drawing on his extensive background in feasibility studies, fleet and network planning, and airline startups.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

One of the world’s largest defense firms is being investigated by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and the French financial crime authority Parquet National Financier (PNF). The Serious Fraud Office and Parquet National Financier confirmed on November 21, 2024, that Thales , a powerhouse within the defense sector, has been informed about the joint investigation.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has informed passengers that a large part of one of its terminals has been evacuated as a precautionary measure following a security incident, while the local police have said that a bomb squad was deployed to the terminal.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Avianca has unveiled its new business class product on B787 Dreamliner aircraft flights between Bogota’s El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Europe. Called ‘Insignia by Avianca’, the business class cabin features flatbed seats that can recline 180 degrees as well as offering better privacy and space, plus access to the entertainment system on integrated 16-inch screens.

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Airline Airlines 240

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Don't work with children or animals or write about aircraft retirements. Icelandair's two Boeing 757-300s were due to be withdrawn at the end of October. The airline confirmed this, and enthusiasts recorded farewell videos. However, it did not happen as planned which is good. The equipment continues to fly. The question is: for how long? The answer is unknown.

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Airline Airlines 137

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Welcome onboard For some people, traveling by air has become purely routine, much like traveling by bus or train. For others, flying on a commercial airliner may be a once-a-year event when heading off on vacation. In the case of certain passengers, a flight may represent the first time they have ever been onboard an airplane, generating feelings of excitement and trepidation in equal measure about what may lie ahead.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The United States Air Force (along with the aviation branches of the US Navy , US Marines , Army, and Coast Guard) is constantly introducing new aircraft and retiring old aircraft. As 2024 draws to a close, the world is now midway through the 2020s. But what aircraft is the US military planning to divest before 2030 rolls around? Here are five types of aircraft currently slated for retirement before 2030 (although it is always possible a decision could be made to keep them in service for longer)

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Philippine Airlines (PAL) and RTX’s Collins Aerospace have entered into an aircraft seating partnership, the first to be forged between the two companies. The milestone collaboration was marked by Collins Aerospace hosting the Philippine flag carrier for the First Article Inspection (FAI) of aircraft seats at its facility in Tanauan City, two hours away from Manila.

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 235

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For obvious reasons, routes do not usually switch to the Airbus A380. Nonetheless, it happens, and it is exciting when it does.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

If you should ever need more reasons to fly, Delta Air Lines is to start serving Shake Shack burgers on Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) flights from December 1, 2024. There are further plans to expand the Shake Shack service to other US markets throughout 2025. Customers sitting in First Class on routes over 900 miles will be able to pre-select a Shake Shack Cheeseburger as their meal option.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration plans to meet with Boeing's new CEO as the plane manufacturer prepares to resume 737 MAX production. The Seattle-based plane maker had paused production of the famous narrowbody jet following 53 days of the strike, during which machinists put down tools, demanding better pay and working entitlements. The strike ended earlier this month.

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Jet 116

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Airlines try to be strategic about which specific aircraft variants they base at which airports. Airlines obviously want to match capacity to demand as much as possible. However, there’s also something to be said for fleet simplicity, in terms of not having too many aircraft variants based at a particular hub (in terms of aircraft scheduling, crewing, etc.).

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Flying private jets whether for the rich and famous, businesses, or private charter companies is a lucrative and prestigious job. Private jet pilots must possess the skills and qualifications to operate sophisticated aircraft, handle complex flight operations, and ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Just a few years ago, it was a real novelty to see a drone flying in the sky. Nowadays, drones are everywhere , from industrial applications flying above construction sites and solar farms to soaring through the air at record-breaking speeds in the Drone Racing League. There are countless drones on the market and even more accessories. With advanced features and accessible pricing, drones appeal to both hobbyists and professionals alike.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Holiday travel is ramping up as passengers all over the US begin enacting their travel plans. Airlines and passengers are filled with holiday spirit and decided to show some of it off in Nashville while waiting for a Southwest flight.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Atlanta-based airline has added a plethora of new routes from the Texas capital in recent months, many of which to non-hub markets.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Wherever you are in the world, there is little hiding from the fact that commercial aviation is an expensive business. As such, government funding grants are an important way for countries to support their aviation infrastructure, in the hope that the improvements made will attract more passengers who can put that money back into the local economies of the cities, regions, and countries that are involved.

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Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Did you know that not all oxygen is the same? Supplemental oxygen is used to prevent hypoxia during flying. Supplemental oxygen is used to prevent hypoxia during flying. Reduced atmospheric pressure means less oxygen in your lungs and less oxygen in your tissue. Symptoms of hypoxia are cyanosis (a blue tint to the tissue around the tips of your extremities and lips), tingling or numbness in the extremities, and a feeling of euphoria.

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Pilot 97

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Designed in 1962 and first flown in 1963, NASA 's M2-F1 "lifting body" aircraft stands out not only due to its unconventional design but also for its significant contributions to aerospace technology. Dubbed the "flying bathtub," this peculiar plane paved the way for future NASA spacecraft. Here are five fast facts about this extraordinary wingless wonder.

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Lift 127

Aviation News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

– With the Lot 11 contract award, 168 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers are now on contract globally – KC-46A began first full-scale operational deployment with.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator confirmed this week that the agency expects to experience staffing shortages, which could potentially result in flight delays next week. The Thanksgiving travel period is expected to be one of the year's busiest weeks for commercial air transport as people nationwide travel over the long weekend.

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Air Traffic Control 117

Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The new takeoff instructions could direct pilots to turn off airflow from the aircraft’s engines into the cabin due to smoke risk.

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Pilot 85

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

JetBlue has unveiled a new livery for its Airbus A220 aircraft, nicknaming it Hops, featuring a unique violet accent color on the winglets and other parts of the fuselage.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

on march 17, 2023, at 11:37 a.m. CDT, a Beech Baron lifted off from Runway 35 at Lubbock Executive Airpark in Texas (F82). By 11:40 a.m. it had crashed in a fallow cotton field half a mile from the airport and burst into flames. The 26-year-old pilot was the plane’s only occupant and was pronounced dead by first responders at 12:06 p.m. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its final report on the accident detailing the events that led to the crash.

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Pilot Knot Airplanes Lift 64

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

After three instances of US commercial aircraft being struck by bullets in Haiti, the Federal Aviation Administration had banned all flights to the Caribbean nation. However, the agency has said that flights between the two countries can now resume.

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Airline Airlines 113

Aviation News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A battle manager sends real-time commands to AI-controlled aircraft during a flight test over Iowa. IOWA CITY, Iowa, Nov. 22, 2024 — Lockheed Martin Skunk.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Embraer executives have expressed mixed feelings about the companys future product strategy in the United States, admitting that while there are no prospects of scope clause changes that would enable the company to resume the development of the E175-E2 in the short term, there is still a strong market for the E175-E1.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

One of its most iconic designs was the mostly-green scheme, a bold and distinctive look that adorned the airline's fleet for many years.

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Airline Airlines 78

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

UAE national carrier Emirates will increase frequencies between Madagascar and Seychelles during the busy festive period to meet demand for holidaymakers. The expansion comes nearly three months after Emirates launched flights to Madagascar.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Even though 2024 has been one of the busiest years on record for travel, airlines continue to struggle with numbers that are not in their favor.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 77

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Van's Aircraft, founded by Richard VanGrunsven in 1973, has significantly influenced the experimental aviation sector with its RV product series. These aircraft, known for their performance and versatility, have become a staple among homebuilders and pilots. We'll explore some of the most prominent experimental aircraft developed by Van's Aircraft.

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Pilot 112