Aerotime
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Cebu Pacific (CEB) took over Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, lighting up the world’s tallest building with a projection show titled, “Fly to Happy, Fly to the Philippines”. The event makes the low-cost carrier the first Philippine company to project a campaign onto the 828-meter building. “We’re proud to share a piece of home on such a grand stage,” Xander Lao, CEB President and Chief Commercial Officer.
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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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.
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.
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
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.
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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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.
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.
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
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Southwest Airlines is an American low-cost carrier that is famous for being the only airline in the country without assigned seats. Beyond that, the airline is the worlds largest operator of the Boeing 737, only operating aircraft from the 737 family. Southwest also holds to its two-free checked bag policy for all passengers, regardless of the fare purchased.
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.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the most important government agency in the United States. It was originally founded in August 1958 as the Federal Aviation Agency. It replaced the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA), and was granted more responsibilities as a federal agency.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Credit card agreements can be big business for travel brands, in particular airlines and hotel groups. While most travel brands seem to optimistically hope that they continue to grow their revenue from these agreements, it’s interesting to note how one major hotel group — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) — has historically been lagging the competition.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
American Airlines operates two variants of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, primarily deployed on the carriers long-haul international routes. From the Americas to Europe and Asia, the American legacy carrier operates some of the worlds longest flights onboard its 787 fleet. This article explores the airlines international routes from its hub at New York JFK based on data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company.
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).
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Emirates has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which will arrive at the airlines home hub, Dubai International Airport (DXB), later on November 25.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Delta Air Lines is one of the oldest airlines in the world, and the oldest in the United States (US). What started as a crop-dusting company has now expanded to a world-renowned brand with operations on six continents. Deltas headquarters is located right by Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and is home to the Delta Flight Museum.
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.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Rolls-Royces chief executive has expressed confidence in the Trent 1000 engine, one of the two options for the Boeing 787 aircraft family, with upcoming upgrades hopefully improving the durability and, consequently, sales of the powerplant.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In June 2023, JetBlue unveiled a new livery, which the carrier refers to as the “Hops” design. This was a major development for the company, as it’s the first time in JetBlue’s nearly 25-year history that it had a complete design refresh. There’s now an update, as JetBlue has revealed a variation of the new livery, which will eventually be featured throughout the A220 fleet.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
On Monday, British Airways unveiled its brand-new First seat, which will form part of the airline's iconic Airbus A380s retrofit. The retrofitted super jumbos are expected to start flying in mid-2026, so here is an early look at the luxury that will be on offer to first class passengers on the A380s.
Aviation News
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Textron Inc. company, today announced a two-aircraft purchase agreement with AIR Marshall Islands Inc. (AMI) for its twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier. The two.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The Australian Ministry of Defence stated on November 21 that it has signed an arrangement with India that will " enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Indian Armed Forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling." With this agreement, the Aussie KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTTs) will be able to refuel Indian Armed Forces aircraft. Military aerial refueling is a critical component of projecting airpower and is a capability dominated by the United States (which possesses around 7
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.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) heralds a much needed evolution for the venerable F-16 Fighting Falcon, that will bring its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities into fray with 5th Generation threats. The new electronics package comes from Northrop Grumman , the system combine advanced threat detection, countermeasures, and detection/awareness technologies to sharpen the fangs on the Viper as adversaries around the world continue to grow.
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.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
On November 25, Etihad Airways added 10 destinations from its Abu Dhabi hub: Algiers, Atlanta , Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Krabi, Medan, Phenom Penh, Taipei, and Tunis. Seven of these use its Airbus A321LRs, the first of which is due to enter service in August 2025.
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.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Hawaiian Airlines is the oldest airline in Hawaii and one of the oldest in the US. The airline was founded on January 30, 1929, as Inter-Island Airways in Honolulu. When the carrier launched operations, it used Sikorsky S-38 amphibian planes that carried eight passengers.
World Airline News
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Emirates, the Official Airline Partner and Principal Partner of AC Milan, has unveiled a bold A380 livery emblazoned with the club’s trademark colours, celebrating the Rossoneri’s 125 year-legacy of excellence and generational impact on global football. Both sides of the Emirates A380’s fuselage have been adorned with vibrant red and black stripes, taking inspiration from AC Milan’s logo.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Sticking to operational procedures is critical for flight safety, not just in the air but also while navigating aircraft on the ground. There have been several incidents of airplanes colliding with objects on the ground or clipping wings with another aircraft, and one such incident recently took place at Boston Airport.
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