Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Emirates has taken delivery of its first ever Airbus A350 in Toulouse, France, as the airline prepares to fly the new aircraft to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the next few hours. On November 25, 2024, Emirates described the new addition as an “important fleet milestone” after some initial frustrations with rescheduled delivery dates. The first of 65 A350-900 aircraft will depart Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) at 16:00 and is scheduled to arrive at its home in Dubai just before 02:30, l

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The A-10C Thunderbolt II "Warthog" was the first United States Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces (and it has been well-loved by those ground forces). No matter what anyone thinks of the A-10 Warthog being still relevant or obsolete in future wars, everyone can agree it has the most formidable cannon of any US fighter jet.

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Jet 142

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Air New Zealand has cited a range of ongoing aero engine issues as the root cause of a forecasted dip in profits for 2025. In guidance issued by the Auckland-based carrier for the first half of its 2025 financial year (which ends on December 31, 2024), the airline stated that up to six of its A320neo family aircraft as well as four of its widebody Boeing 787s are currently out of service due to ongoing engine issues.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A volunteer pilot for the animal rescue organization Pilots N Paws was killed when his Mooney 201 went down in a remote mountainous area in upstate New York on Sunday about 6 p.m. A puppy and another dog survived the crash but another dog also died. Weather was reported rough at the time of the crash, which occurred about 35 miles south of Kim’s destination of Albany.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

US-based Mallard Enterprises and AeroTech Support Services have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for 20 ME-1A amphibious aircraft at Air Expo Abu Dhabi 2024. The ME-1A fleet are set to be deployed in the Indian market where the use of amphibious aircraft is particularly popular and helps support remote communities without access to traditional runways.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Argentina’s aviation regulator has dropped all age restrictions for commercial pilots saying qualifications will depend on medical assessment and technical knowledge. The National Civil Aviation Administration of Argentina (ANAC) passed a resolution Monday that eliminated the previous age limits of 60 for single-pilot and 65 for two-pilot operations on for-hire flights.

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Pilot 131

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Airbus has revealed the signing of a cooperation agreement with Jiatai Aircraft Equipment, an aircraft seating manufacturer based in Hubei, China. The agreement will see the Chinese company supply economy-class seats for the A350 widebody series of airliners. The agreement, signed at the 2024 Airshow China, formalizes Jiatai’s work to develop a newly designed economy-class seat optimized for use in the A350 NPS (new production standard) cabin.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Vertical Aerospace, the UK-based aerospace and technology company working in the eVTOL electric aircraft arena has announced an additional investment of $50 million funded by its majority shareholder. The injection of cash will “support the company’s newly launched Flightpath 2030 Strategy to establish itself as a global leader in the eVTOL market by the end of the decade, including the ongoing development and certification of the VX4,” said a company statement.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Etihad Airways is announcing 10 new routes today. While this should formally be announced shortly, we now know the single new route to the United States that the Abu Dhabi-based carrier is adding, and it’s not what we were expecting. Etihad’s Abu Dhabi to Atlanta flight launches July 2025 As of July 2, 2025, Etihad will launch a new 4x weekly flight between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Atlanta (ATL).

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Airline Airlines 105

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has been named the World’s Leading Cabin Crew at the 2024 World Travel Awards in Madeira, Portugal. This is the fifth consecutive year that the Brunei flag carrier has won the title. The award was presented at the Grand Final Gala ceremony at the Savoy Palace, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal on November 24, 2024. “Our cabin crew are the heart of Royal Brunei Airlines, and this award reflects their exceptional talent, professionalism, and passion,” Royal Brunei Airlines CEO

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Virgin Atlantic s CEO, Shai Weiss, has revealed that the company has been facing issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines fitted on its Boeing 787 fleet. Weiss admitted that the engines were not ideal and were causing problems to its network, expecting the issues to continue for some time to come. The comments came at the Airlines UK conference in London, as reported by The Independent.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This is exciting, and long overdue. British Airways has just released some renderings of its new first class suite, though details remain fairly limited as of now (of course I’ll provide more updates when we have the details). A look at British Airways’ new first class suite British Airways has plans to introduce a new first class product, and the airline has today released the first renderings of the product.

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Airline Airlines 115

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Officals at Boston Logan International Airport reached out to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after two flights reported members of the crew or passengers feeling unwell on Sunday. Operations at the airport were not affected, and all parties made a full recovery.

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Airline Airlines 122

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

EVA Air has just announced its newest destination in North America (thanks to @IshrionA for flagging this), though we’ll have to be patient for the service to actually launch. EVA Air’s Taipei to Dallas flight launches November 2025 EVA Air has announced plans to add nonstop flights between Taipei (TPE) and Dallas (DFW) as of November 3, 2025. The 7,718-mile flight will operate 5x weekly.

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Airline Reporter

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A Philippine Airlines 777 received a water-canon salute upon it’s inaugural arrival as flight PR124 at SEA On Oct. 2, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport added yet another international carrier and city to its service roster: Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) via Philippine Airlines (PAL). The jet arrived after dark, allowing for some unusual and fun photo opportunities.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Airplane overhead bins are a shared space. Travelers have a lot of misconceptions about that, with some people (especially in premium cabins) thinking that they “own” the overhead bin space above their seats. That’s simply not the case… well, unless you’re flying Condor, it seems? How Condor lets passengers reserve overhead bins A Fly Guy’s Cabin Crew Lounge notes how Germany’s Condor allows passengers to reserve overhead bin space on flights.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In December, the world will have an average of 48 daily scheduled passenger Boeing 747 flights operated by Air China, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Mahan Air (briefly), and Rossiya (briefly). According to Cirium Diio, the number fell from 55 daily in December 2023 (-13%), partly because of the exit of Asiana and Saudia.

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Airline Airlines 117

Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Spirit reported a net loss of $308 million for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2024, according to a Monday filing with the SEC.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Officials in Miami-Dade County are reportedly poised to move forward with plans to develop another airport to serve the metropolitan area.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Aviation’s most enduring mystery remains just that. The company that was so sure it had found Emilia Earhart and Fred Noonan’s Lockheed Electra now say the airplane shape they spotted on sonar was a diabolically arranged natural rock formation. “Talk about the cruelest formation ever created by nature,” said Tony Romeo, CEO of ocean exploration company Deep Sea Vision told CNN.

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Airplanes 83

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

American Airlines was once a major player in San Juan, Puerto Rico, operating a bustling hub that served as a key connecting point for travelers across the Caribbean and beyond. However, the airline's presence at San Juan's Luis Muoz Marn International Airport (SJU) has drastically shifted over the years.

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Airline Airlines 113

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Vought F4U Corsair was an American fighter and carrier-based bomber aircraft designed and manufactured by Chance Vought. The Corsair gained popularity soon after its introduction and received several additional production contracts from Goodyear and Brewster, who re-designated their Corsairs as FG (Goodyear) and F3A (Brewster). Production started in February 1938, after the U.S.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is one of the most iconic military transport aircraft in history and has become the most prolific in modern history, serving in the air forces of over 20 nations worldwide. The Hercules family has a storied history of performance, the C-130J Super Hercules has built on that legacy and its modernized design is meant to meet the needs of a range of operators that execute challenging military and humanitarian missions.

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Air Facts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Air Facts IFR Challenge Air Facts Journal Welcome to our IFR Challenge—a quiz designed for seasoned pilots who are ready to put their instrument knowledge to the test. Whether you’re a regular in the clouds or preparing for an upcoming IPC, this quiz will dig deep into the nuances of IFR flight. We’ve included questions that cover everything from clearances to complex arrival procedures, each crafted to test your technical know-how and situational awareness.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Private jets offer some of the most luxurious experiences in the sky. Modern private jets have redefined air travel luxury in many ways, from private bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms to leather reclining seats and foldable table tops. Owners and operators can customize aircraft cabins according to their liking, including having multiple living areas on large jets.

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Jet 102

Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A DHL cargo plane crashed as it was trying to land Monday morning at the Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania.

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Cargo 94

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Plenty of airports worldwide continue to use old airport IATA codes long after the airport changes name (e.g., BOM for Bombay, now Mumbai in India). These codes even apply to some important railway stations (e.g., London's Paddington station has the code QQP while York station has QQY). But what about the airports in the United States with obscure airport codes and how do airports get their three-letter IATA codes ?

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

EVA will begin flying from Taipei to Dallas/Fort Worth in November 2025, which is also its second destination in the state of Texas.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The KC-46 Pegasus is the latest generation airborne tanker developed by Boeing for the United States Air Force (USAF). The state-of-the-art aerial refueling (AR) platform is a key component in modernizing the global mobility network that serves the Air Force's AR needs worldwide.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Bahraini flag carrier, Gulf Air, also operates the London Heathrow route 28 times weekly with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The short answer is yes, but the real answer is no. While cockpit doors before the 9/11 attacks were designed to provide a barrier between pilots and passengers for disturbance purposes, the terror attacks that changed the world as we know it have now been designed to provide an additional layer of protection for the crew. However, when you break down the facts, cockpit doors are bullet-resistant.

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Aviation News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) held a product conference on November 12th, 2024 during the 15th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Fiji Airways, the national carrier of Fiji, has progressively expanded its presence in the United States to enhance connectivity between the South Pacific and North America.

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

By Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848 This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the October 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I mentioned I would continue with the RV-10 upgrades, but I have had quite a few requests in the last two months from prospective new owners, and I figured this topic […] The post Becoming a New Amateur-Built Aircraft Owner first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 84

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The luxury of private jets is well known to celebrities and the rich and famous and the Canadian Rapper Drake is no exception. Rappers are known for their love of luxury and excess, so it should come as no surprise that he has his very own customized Boeing 767. The aircraft known as Air Drake is pure opulence in the sky and is nothing short of exceptional.

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Jet 108

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

For the next segment of my two times to Latin America review trip , I flew Aeromexico’s Boeing 737 MAX 9 business class on the 2hr50min flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Miami (MIA). I’ve gotta say, this flight was a pleasant surprise, and exceeded my expectations. I found Aeromexico’s 737 MAX business class to be a cut above its US counterparts operating similar routes, with a modern cabin, great entertainment, reasonably priced and fast Wi-Fi, good food, and solid amenities.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Tecnam is one of the leading general aviation aircraft manufacturers in Europe. The Castoria, Italy-based company was first founded in 1986. Two brothers, Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, founded the company in Italy in the mid 1980s. The two brothers had a significant background designing and developing aircraft, including the Partenavia P.68.

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