Aerotime

DECEMBER 3, 2024

BOC Aviation has announced it has signed a lease agreement with European travel group TUI for the supply of 14 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The new airplanes will join an already sizeable fleet of the type in service with TUI Group airlines and are scheduled to be delivered to the group between 2025 and 2026. All the aircraft being supplied under the terms of the deal will be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines “With this financing, we are once more working with our existing customer, TUI, as it builds

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Airplanes Airline Airlines 184

Cranky Flier

DECEMBER 3, 2024

When we last left off, I had enjoyed my retro Continental experience for my trip to Chicago where I spoke at United’s commercial leadership team event. When it came time to go home, however, I got the experience I was hoping to try. I flew in Unitedʻs old pre-Polaris business class seats on the domestic 777. [Disclosure: United provided flights, hotel, and ground transportation for this event] I was staying at the JW Marriott in the loop.

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Runway Airplanes Turbulence Pilot 130

Aerotime

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Air New Zealand is having to make further cuts to its domestic network over the coming months over what the airline is referring to as a softening in economic conditions in the market. The move comes as the airline also continues to struggle with engine shortages affecting its short-haul Airbus A320 and A321 fleets which are largely deployed on its domestic network.

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Airline Airlines 167

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Look, I’d like to think that I’m not a conspiracy theorist, but this sure makes you wonder… Pilots report object in sky “jogging back and forth” VASAviation is an awesome YouTube channel that shares interesting air traffic control audio. The channel has just uploaded a video based on a conversation that an airline pilot was having with air traffic control while on approach to Dallas Fort-Worth Airport (DFW).

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Approach Airline 145

Aerotime

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Qatar Airways has launched its latest in-flight safety video, featuring its newest Global Brand Ambassador, American actor and comedian Kevin Hart. From December 2024, Hart and other notable personalities will present the airline’s in-flight safety procedures in a short and entertaining film. Dubbed “A Safety Video Coming From the Hart”, the seven-minute video is directed by American film director Tim Story, and takes a light-hearted, albeit engaging spin on delivering important safety reminders

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Airline Airlines 157

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Air travel has become a cornerstone of modern connectivity, enabling people and goods to traverse vast distances quickly and efficiently. A critical yet often overlooked aspect of this intricate system is the runway—the stretch of pavement that facilitates every takeoff and landing. While most commercial runways are sufficient for standard operations, some stand out for their extraordinary length.

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Runway 119

Aerotime

DECEMBER 3, 2024

China Airlines launched its inaugural fifth freedom flight from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland Airport (AKL) on December 3, 2024. Flight CI 57 departed Melbourne at 13:57 local time, and landed in Auckland at 19:34 local time, with a flight time of three hours and 30 minutes. With the Taiwanese flag carrier’s new trans-Tasman flight, travelers now have a choice of opting for lie-flat business class seats between Australia and New Zealand.

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Airline Airlines 157

Aerotime

DECEMBER 3, 2024

British Airways has unveiled a new range of seasonal offerings as the carrier gears up for the upcoming festive holiday period. The airline will be decorating its terminals, giving its airport lounges a festive makeover, and introducing a bespoke Christmas menu onboard its flights to offer holiday greetings to the thousands of passengers that will fly with the carrier throughout the holiday season.

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Airline Airlines 157

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Lufthansa has revealed its upcoming seat fees for its Allegris cabin, which includes a minimum $420 add-on for the business cabin's most expensive seat, the Business Class Suite. The airline will allow passengers to make special seat assignments in its Allegris cabin on select flights from March 30th, 2025.

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Airline Airlines 114

Aerotime

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Alaska Airlines has been forced to issue an apology to thousands of its customers after the launch of a ‘Cyber Monday’ online seat sale caused IT issues that impacted departing flights. The Seattle-based carrier acknowledged that demand for its sale had overwhelmed its IT systems which had subsequently knocked on to cause “significant operational disruption”, issuing public apologies through its website and social media platforms.

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Airline Airlines 157

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

On Tuesday, China Airlines, the national carrier of Taiwan, opened a new service between Melbourne and Auckland, offering travelers a seamless one-stop connection between Taiwan and New Zealand via Melbourne. China Airlines currently operates five weekly return services between Taipei and Melbourne with other services to Sydney and Brisbane.

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Airline Airlines 111

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card The Citi Strata Premier℠ Card is a phenomenal credit card. The card offers lots of perks, and one of the often-overlooked perks is the $100 annual hotel credit. In this post, I wanted to take a closer look at how that works. Why you should consider the Citi Strata Premier Card There are lots of reasons you should consider the $95 annual fee Citi Strata Premier Card.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the busiest of the three airports serving the Baltimore-Washington area, handling over 26 million passengers last year. The airport is approaching its 75th birthday and, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium , will handle almost 8,300 flights in December, amounting to over 267 flights per day.

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Approach 111

Thrust Flight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As a new pilot there are two methods of flight training you can pursue; Part 141 and Part 61. There are pros and cons to each method so keep reading to help you determine which version is right for you. But before we dive in, let’s take a look at what part 141 and part 61 even […] The post Flight Training: Part 61 vs 141 appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Thrust Pilot 98

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Star Alliance member United Airlines is seeking United States Department of Transportation (DOT) approval to launch a new route connecting Los Angeles and Beijing. United wants to continue its dominance on the Pacific Rim and hopes to launch this service by May 1st.

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Airline Airlines 111

Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Delta refused to transport a stowaway back to the U.S. from Paris on Tuesday after they boarded a Delta flight from New York without a ticket.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

After being locked in federally mandated mediation for two years, it seems the pilots at Allegiant Air have had enough. On Tuesday, about 30 pilots manned an informational picket at Des Moines International Airport, displaying signs such as "Buckle Up Allegiant, No More Free Rides" and Allegiant Pilots Ready to Strike.

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Pilot 110

Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The airport’s first scheduled Embraer E175 flight landed around 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday as United flight 5782 from Denver.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Scandinavian Airlines, or SAS, recently marked 70 years of pioneering routes to the United States from Europe over the North Pole. Today, many airlines fly over the North Pole (or at least within the Arctic Circle) between Europe and North America, Europe and Asia, and North America and Asia. However, why is there far more air traffic over the North Pole than over the South Pole?

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Airlines Airline 105

AV Web

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is reporting on a recent FAA Advisory Circular (AC) that refers to a new generation of collision avoidance technology. The AC, itself, “provides an acceptable means to address operational use of collision avoidance systems (CAS), including ACAS and traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (TCAS).

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Gulfstream Aerospace, a prestigious name in private and business aviation, produces two heavy jets that stand out in the industry: the Gulfstream G650 and the Gulfstream G700. Known for their long-range capabilities, high-speed performance, and luxurious cabins, these aircraft cater to the most demanding business and private travelers. This guide explores the technical features, performance metrics, and design elements that distinguish these two jets, helping you understand what makes them icons

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Jet 105

Ask the Pilot

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A Planespotting Memoir. December 4, 2024 WHAT WERE YOU DOING on December 4th, 1980? Chances are you have no clue. Owing to my eccentric habits of memory, I can tell you exactly what I was doing. I was flying to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for a four-day vacation with my parents and sister. I was a freshman in high school, thirteen years old. Distant ago as it was, my recollections of that long weekend are, you’ll likely agree, startlingly specific.

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Weather Airplanes Jet Airline 77

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Dublin Airport (DUB) features a distinctive check-in zone known as "Area 14," tucked away in the basement. This low-lit space is stylishly designed and serves as an overflow check-in area, primarily used during peak travel seasons like the busy and lucrative summer months.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Cathay Pacific has been slow to add back capacity post-pandemic, given the extent to which the airline shrunk, with quite a few planes being retired. That’s why it’s noteworthy that the airline has announced two new long haul routes today, which will operate as of next summer. Cathay Pacific adds two European destinations As of the summer of 2025, Cathay Pacific will be adding year-round service from Hong Kong (HKG) to two European airports — Brussels (BRU) and Munich (MUC).

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Airline Airlines Jet 73

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Airplanes are an environment where hundreds of people are packed side-by-side in a metal tube for many hours high above the earth's surface. Passengers hail from all walks of life have almost nothing in common other than that they happen to be on the same flight. Aircraft is one of the most important places for passengers and crew to maintain proper airplane etiquette.

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Airplanes Cabin Crew 100

AV Web

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A nighttime emergency highway landing in Utah left an instructor and student pilot uninjured, but the subsequent traffic pileup injured several drivers. One of the motorists subsequently died from injuries sustained in the collision. About 8:15 pm local time Monday night (December 2) over Payson, Utah (about 60 miles south of Salt Lake City), a Cessna 172 bearing the livery of ATP flight school experienced what was described as a mechanical failure leading to a loss of engine power.

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Pilot 72

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With a little less than 1,000 mainline aircraft, Delta Air Lines boasts one of the largest fleets in the world (and is the world's largest operator of several aircraft types). Its current widebody aircraft are made up of only three aircraft types - A330s, A350s, and Boeing 767s. Delta is also among the world's oldest airlines (founded in 1925) - so what widebody aircraft has Delta historically operated?

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Airline Airlines 96

AOPA

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Changes to CFI renewals, security procedures, currency requirements, and elective training went into effect in 2024. If you’re actively instructing or maintaining your privileges, be sure you understand how these changes affect you.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Airbus has announced the name of the person selected to lead its new regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Eid Al Qahtani has been chosen for the job as he brings decades of leadership experience, including one that involved Airbus Helicopters.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The long-time all-Boeing operator has four leased A321LRs on order along with 13 longer-range A321XLRs set for delivery in 2029.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

United Airlines has had what will likely go down as one of its best years on record, with its stock providing investors with impressive returns of over 130% this year alone, something which has raised many questions about whether this level of success can continue. United Airlines shares closed today at a value of $95.79, approaching the carrier's record highs from the years before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Approach Airline Airlines 111

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

An aircraft hangar can hold many secrets. Stories yearn to be told if only “passer-bys” would stop and listen. Tucked alongside the wall of the “big” hangar at the National Warplane Museum (NWM), in Geneseo, New York is one such example of a tale that deserves to be written and subsequently read. Unassuming, out of the way of the normal museum volunteer and visitor traffic, a rather rare bomber from World War II lies in wait, eagerly anticipating the day she can once agai

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Hangar Payload Tail 64

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The United States Air Force (USAF) has decided to restore two Rockwell B-1 Lancer variable-sweep wing heavy bombers to service, which had been in storage at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona. Congress requires the USAF to have an active fleet of at least 45 B-1s in service.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 3, 2024

It’s a new era for Icelandair. The airline has just taken delivery of its first Airbus A320-family aircraft, meaning the carrier no longer exclusively operates Boeing jets. Icelandair acquiring four Airbus A321LRs In 2023, Icelandair placed an order for 13 Airbus A321XLRs , which is Airbus’ new long range, narrow body jet. The plane makes sense for Icelandair, which needs the range to operate some of its longer flights, as it eventually retires its Boeing 757s.

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Jet Airline Airlines 64

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Over the years, private jet usage has increased significantly, with the use of business aircraft surging in recent years. Overall, it is estimated that private jet usage has increased over 30% in 2024 when compared to 2019, which was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Much of this increase can be attributed to companies further utilizing their owned aircraft for the use of the company's business executives.

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Jet 108

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 3, 2024

It’s a fascinating time for aviation in Greenland, given the newly expanded Nuuk Airport can now accommodate jets, providing easier access to the capital. With this development, Air Greenland has plans to significantly scale its network for the upcoming summer season, thanks to some leased Boeing 737s. Air Greenland adds several Boeing 737 routes Air Greenland’s fleet consists of a single jet, which is an Airbus A330-800neo , flying exclusively between Nuuk (GOH) and Copenhagen (CPH).

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Jet Airline Airlines 64

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Qatar Airways has launched its latest safety video - titled "A safety video coming from the Hart" - led by comedian Kevin Hart and a host of other famous names. The humorous yet informative video will be available on select flights this month before a full rollout in January 2025.

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Airline Airlines 78