Aerotime
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Spanish airline Iberia has officially presented the first Airbus A321XLR aircraft to have entered commercial service. The aircraft, registered as EC-OIL, has been conducting revenue familiarization flights within Europe since November 6, 2024, but made its public debut during a media event at Iberia’s La Muñoza facilities near Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) on November 13, 2024.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Lufthansa has announced its schedule for the upcoming summer season, which will begin in March 2025, saying that its Airbus A380 will continue connecting Munich with Boston, New York, Washington, Los Angeles, and Delhi.
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Aerotime
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Florida-based budget carrier Spirit Airlines has begun preparations to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after merger talks with Frontier Group Holdings broke down, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal. The news follows recent reports that the airline’s finances were worsening plus bonds with key shareholders are soon to expire, as reported by AeroTime here.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A Lufthansa flight flying back from Buenos Aires, Argentina, encountered severe turbulence, with more than ten people receiving medical care after the flight landed in Frankfurt, Germany.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
London-Luton Airport (LTN) has been selected as the next base for UK inclusive-tour charter airline Jet2, with operations from the facility due to commence in the northern summer of 2025. The leisure airline will initially base two of its new Airbus A321neo aircraft at the airport creating hundreds of new jobs at the North London airport, including positions for pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and ground operations staff.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
On November 6th, Iberia operated the world's first passenger Airbus A321XLR flight, with the aircraft EC-OIL, flying from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A last-minute deal between the Italian Minister for Economy and Finance and executives from Lufthansa has brought merger talks between the German airline group and Italian flag carrier ITA Airways back on track. In an agreement reached between the parties in 2023 and cleared by the European Commission in 2024, the German airline is set to acquire a 100% stake in ITA Airways from the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance through two investments of €325 million ($358 million), with Lufthansa see
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Aerotime
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Airbus has released its latest forecast for the Asia Pacific aviation market, predicting that the region will require 19,500 new aircraft over the next 20 years. Airbus said that this demand represents 46% of the global requirement, which is expected to reach around 42,430 new aircraft by the year 2043. At the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Annual Assembly of Presidents held in Brunei, Anand Stanley, President of Airbus Asia Pacific, said that the findings underscore the region’s co
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Runways are the core elements of an airport's operational portfolio, as they determine the number of arrivals and departures an airport can handle per hour. When airports have just a few runways (as is notably the case for certain major airports like London Heathrow (LHR), they have to limit landing and takeoff slots, making these facilities often inaccessible to airlines operating on tighter budgets.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Air New Zealand is known for its innovative safety videos. Back in the day, the airline would typically release a couple of new videos per year. The frequency of these has slowed down since the start of the pandemic. That’s why it’s worth noting that Air New Zealand has just dropped its first new safety video in over two years. Air NZ’s safety video is basketball themed Air New Zealand’s new safety video is called “Every Point Counts,” and it’s the 23rd safety video ever released by the airline.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The Cessna 408 SkyCourier is a utility aircraft designed and developed by the Cessna division of Textron Aviation. Announced in 2017, the aircraft first appealed to FedEx, the worlds largest cargo operator. FedEx Corporation ordered 50 SkyCourier aircraft with options for an additional 50 for its subsidiary FedEx Express. The aircraft flew in May 2020 and received the type certification in March 2022.
Alaska Air
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
We’re bringing the best of the West Coast to you at 35,000 feet! This fall, Alaska Airlines is turning up the comfort and style with new premium perks: sip on the first-ever hoppy water served by a major U.S. airline with Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher, enjoy a smooth Straightaway Nitro Espresso Martini made with Stumptown Coffee, cozy up with luxurious Filson blankets in First Class, and rejuvenate with Salt & Stone amenities in our Lounges and onboard.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Ongoing volcanic eruptions and ash cloud pollution have forced several airlines to cancel flights to and from Bali for safety reasons. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki - located on the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia - began erupting on November 3rd, leading to the deaths of at least nine people.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Hyatt Place seems to once again be trying to figure out a way to eliminate free breakfast at properties in the United States. I’m curious to see if the trial gets scrapped, or if we see it expanded this time around. Some Hyatt Place properties in US charging for breakfast Tanner Saunders reports on how Hyatt is currently running a trial at select Hyatt Place properties in the United States, whereby complimentary breakfast is no longer included for all World of Hyatt members.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The United States Air Force is set to retire its aging (and arguably vulnerable) A-10 Thunderbolt II (aka Warthog) aircraft in South Korea. These will be replaced in South Korea and the region with upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcons, F-15EX Strike Eagle IIs, and F-35A Lightning IIs. However, as the US retires the A-10, the iconic ground attack aircraft may yet see a new lease on life in Jordanian service.
Professional Pilot
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Fixed-wing & helo combined: 1 Williams, 2 Rolls-Royce, 3 GE, 4 Pratt & Whitney, 5 Honeywell Jet division: 1 Rolls-Royce, 2 Williams, 3 GE, 4 P&W, 5 Honeywell TP division: 1 Pratt & Whitney. Helo division: 1 Pratt & Whitney Pro Pilot staff report Data compiled by Conklin & de Decker Williams International F ixed-wing and helicopter operators rely heavily on product support provided by engine OEMs.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Boeing has outlined that it will take weeks for the company to restart the production of 737 MAX, 767F, 777F/777X, and the military derivatives of the 737, the P-8, and the 767, the KC-46A, as it will resume building aircraft in compliance with its safety management system (SMS).
Professional Pilot
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Top providers ensure seamless data transfer, communications, and entertainment enroute to your destination. By Jake Carpenter Contributing Writer Collins Aerospace IRT NX Satcom powers Iridium Certus, delivering pole-to-pole connectivity and up to 704 Kbps data rates. Passengers enjoy a complete solution with the amenities and productivity they need.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
It is unusual to be on a long-haul service from Europe to the Amazon, the most famous rainforest in the world. Or, more accurately, to a city of 2 million people, the main gateway to the Amazon. But that was where I found myself on November 4, as I boarded a two-year-old TAP Air Portugal Airbus A321LR on the carrier's brand-new Lisbon to Manaus service via Belm.
Flyertalk
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
CNN reports the FAA has prohibited all civil aviation activities below 10,000 feet for at least the next month, while Haitian officials have closed the airport in Port-au-Prince through November 18, 2024. Airspace Closed After Gun Violence Affects Aircraft The move by the FAA comes after several aircraft from American carriers were struck by gunfire while operating over Haiti.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The demands of modern football mean that teams often face busy schedules, with matches piling up thick and fast. In order to ease the recovery process between games at times of fixture congestion, recent years have seen teams in the English league pyramid increasingly choose to fly to and from away fixtures. However, while more of a recent phenomenon on a wider scale, the practice dates back further.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
I probably need my head checked, because I can’t get Ethiopian Airlines’ boarding music out of my head. When I’m not listening to it on repeat, I’m humming it… grrr! Ethiopian Airlines’ boarding music is addictive As longtime OMAAT readers know, I’m perhaps a little too enthusiastic about airline boarding music, to the point that I keep a list of my favorites.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The Airbus A340-300 was the most successful variant of the European planemaker's single-decker quadjet, with the company's data showing that it accounted for 218 of the family's 377 deliveries.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Earlier this year, Oakland International Airport (OAK) rebranded as San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. This was part of the airport’s effort to increase visibility and appeal among travelers, given Oakland’s proximity to San Francisco. As you’d expect, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) wasn’t happy about this change, since it viewed this as increased competition.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
On Tuesday, November 12th, Blade Air Mobility released its financial report from the third-quarter of this year. This financial release reported the revenue and income generated from the company's chartered helicopter flights , known as Blade Helicopter. Overall, the company saw a positive quarter, although the company reported a net loss, slightly down from last year's third quarter.
Airline Geeks
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Spirit announced that it filed a disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission stating the carrier is unable to file its Q3 earnings.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Emirates has successfully transported the Emirates NBA Cup trophy to New York, commemorating the start of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024. The trophy was accompanied by NBA legend James Worthy as it made its way across the Atlantic.
AOPA
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Sporty’s Pilot Shop, an AOPA Strategic Partner, has added an innovative feature it calls Sporty’s Aviation Intelligence to the company’s online Learn to Fly , Instrument Rating , and Commercial Pilot training courses.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Delta Air Lines winter deals are back, with select exclusive members getting a head start before the offerings become available to everyone. The holiday season around Thanksgiving and Christmas is one of the busiest in terms of air travel, and Delta gives out great deals during this time to lock in customers for several weeks of travel.
Aviation News
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
PALMDALE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2024 — Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® , in partnership with NASA Aeronautics, started X-59 engine run testing, marking the aircraft’s final.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Delta Air Lines is the second-largest transatlantic operator in 2024, behind United Airlines and ahead of American Airlines. The carrier deploys a variety of widebody aircraft on its routes between the US and Europe, ranging from the aging Boeing 767 to the flagship Airbus A350.
AV Web
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Among multiple news outlets, Reuters reported yesterday (November 12) that Spirit Airlines said it is discussing “strategic alternatives to improve liquidity” including preparing to file for bankruptcy. The airline is considering its options following the breakdown of merger talks with Frontier Airlines, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Reuters.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
UK leisure airline Jet2 has revealed its 13th base: London Luton Airport. This is despite the airport's passenger cap, which has reduced growth compared to what it could have been. It is also despite Luton's current lack of aircraft stands, although more are coming.
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
One of the greatest quandaries facing flight school operators is the acquisition of replacement aircraft. The aging fleet flown by many operators is steadily racking up hours, imposing more and more maintenance burdens on 50-year-old airframes while production of new airplanes has slowed to a trickle, and the cost of the few available is high. Kilo Charlie Aviation , a 5-year-old aviation training center at New Century AirCenter (KIXD) near Kansas City, Kansas, has a 20-plane fleet of vintage tr
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The private aviation industry has shown increasing growth over the years. Private jet operators, either using their own aircraft or flying through a charter company, have seen flight hours increase over the years. As the COVID-19 pandemic ended, private jet usage saw a slight decrease, although the flight hours have returned to numbers before the pandemic began.
Airline Geeks
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Despite the headlines of a pilot hiring slowdown, there are still many available career opportunities for aspiring aviators.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A 20-year-old student from the United Kingdom, Myah Saakwa-Mante, is facing federal charges after customs agents discovered over a dozen methamphetamine-soaked T-shirts in her luggage at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) earlier this month. According to CBS News , Saakwa-Mante was on her way to Brisbane , Australia, after a two-day stay in Los Angeles when the unusual discovery was made, raising questions about the sophistication of modern drug smuggling methods.
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