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Mallard lands deal for 20 ME-1A amphibious aircraft to operate in Indian market 

Aerotime

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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The Aircraft Replacing The US Air Force A-10 Warthog

Simple Flying

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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First Emirates Airbus A350 set to arrive in Dubai as airline takes delivery

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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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Pilots N Paws Volunteer Dies In Rescue Flight Crash

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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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Air New Zealand forecasting lower profits in 2025 as engine issues plague fleet 

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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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Wow: Etihad Airways Launching Atlanta Flights As Of July 2025

One Mile at a Time

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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Royal Brunei Airlines named World’s Leading Cabin Crew at World Travel Awards

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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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Argentina Scraps Pilot Age Limits

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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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British Airways Unveils New First Class Suite: A Nice Evolution!

One Mile at a Time

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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Virgin Atlantic Expects Boeing 787 Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Issues To Persist Through 2025

Simple Flying

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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Huh: Condor Lets You Reserve Overhead Bins?!

One Mile at a Time

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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Rock Formation Fooled Earhart Searchers

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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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EVA Air Launching Dallas Flights As Of November 2025

One Mile at a Time

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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Three more UK airports put up for sale as owners cash in on travel boom 

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Following on from the news earlier in November 2024 that three UK regional airports have been sold to Canadian investment firm AviAlliance, it has been reported that three more airports are being put up for sale by their current owner. Birmingham (BHX), Bristol (BRS), and London-City (LCY) airports have reportedly been offered for sale by their Canadian pension fund owner as they seek to cash in on the resurgence in demand for air travel to and from the UK.

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Philippine Airlines adds much-requested service from MNL to SEA

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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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Which Countries Operate Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules Military Aircraft?

Simple Flying

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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Welcome to LaGuardia…

Plane and Pilot

Day three of our trip dawned in Kansas City, Missouri, with a beautiful golden glow. As we pushed back, the colors popped on the various tails parked down the row of gates, and we sat in line for takeoff with the low sun angle perfectly lighting a yellow Spirit Airbus against an ominous dark sky, save for the rainbow that arched high across the vista.

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What Are 5 Unique Features On The Interior Of Private Jets?

Simple Flying

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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Emirates takes delivery of its first A350 today

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Emirates marks an important fleet milestone today (November 25) with the delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft. A6-EXA is the first of 65 A350 aircraft to be delivered to the airline over the course of the next few years. The delivery also marks the first new aircraft type to join the Emirates fleet since 2008. The aircraft was officially handed over this morning to Emirates and will soon embark on its ferry flight from Toulouse (TLS) to Dubai today at 1600hrs local time.

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Air Drake: What Is The Cost Of Drake's Private Jet?

Simple Flying

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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Etihad Airways Unveils 10 NEW Destinations Starting in 2025

World Airline News

Etihad Airways , the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced the launch of ten new destinations starting in 2025. Etihad now serves 93 destinations including operating and announced passenger and freighter services. This announcement is part of the airline’s rapid expansion program allowing Abu Dhabi to extend its renowned hospitality to more visitors from around the globe.

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5 International Routes American Airlines' Boeing 787 Dreamliners Fly From New York-JFK

Simple Flying

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.

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A Retro Continental Ride to Chicago (Trip Report)

Cranky Flier

United asked me to come speak at its commercial leadership team event in Chicago earlier this month. While Iʻm normally skeptical about doing these kinds of things, I was curious enough to hear how United internally presented to its team to make the trip. It was worth it. I’m sorry to say it was all off the record, but I can share this photo of me in one of my ridiculous Cranky Network Award jackets while talking to United CEO Scott Kirby.

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Here's How Family Boarding & Seating Works At Southwest Airlines

Simple Flying

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.

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Spirit Posts $308 Million Third-Quarter Loss

Airline Geeks

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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Massport Calls CDC After Delta And Avianca Flights Arrive At Logan International Airport With Ill Passengers

Simple Flying

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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British Airways Flip-Flops on Flights to Bahrain

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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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The Boeing 747's Longest Nonstop Passenger Flights In December

Simple Flying

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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DHL 737 Crashes Near Lithuania Airport

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

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Miami-Dade County Officials Push For Detailed Plan To Address Booming Demand

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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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EVA Air Plans New U.S. Service

Airline Geeks

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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What Happened To American Airlines' Former Hub In San Juan, Puerto Rico?

Simple Flying

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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Etihad Adds Fifth U.S. Destination

Airline Geeks

The Abu Dhabi-based carrier announced 10 new routes on Monday as part of its "rapid expansion program," which are set to begin next year.

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Explained: The Most Obscure Airport Codes In The US & How They Came To Be

Simple Flying

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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Delta Plans Two Regional Routes

Airline Geeks

Delta is bolstering its regional network next year, adding two more routes from New York's LaGuardia Airport, one of which is new.

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5 Fast Facts On The USAF KC-46A Pegasus Tanker

Simple Flying

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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Review: Aeromexico Business Class Boeing 737 MAX (MEX-MIA)

One Mile at a Time

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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