Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A fighter pilot with the Indian Air Force (IAF) narrowly escaped after his Mikoyan MiG-29 span wildly out of control before crashing to the ground. The MiG-29 fighter pilot was able to safely eject from the aircraft and was praised by the Indian Air Force for protecting the public from being hurt or injured during the crash. The incident on November 4, 2024, near Agra in Northen-Central India was captured by locals who immediately ran to help the disorientated pilot in a field close-by.

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Pilot Jet 286

Cranky Flier

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

After more than 50 years without scheduling a single redeye flight, Southwest has finally made the move. The initial batch of redeyes start in February, but the airline just released its summer schedule and the airline will be up to 33 routes by then. I think conventional wisdom suggests that this is mostly a way to reduce unit costs, something that has been a real concern at Southwest as of late.

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Airplanes Airline Airlines 242

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Ethiopian Airlines is celebrating the near arrival of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000 in what will be a historical moment for the continent and commercial aviation. Executives from Ethiopian Airlines and Airbus met on November 4, 2024, at Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS) for a special ceremony where ownership of the first A350-1000 was officially handed over to the carrier.

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Airline Airlines Jet 294

Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

United took delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner since March 2023 on Tuesday. The new aircraft features a special paint scheme.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A seven-week strike by Boeing workers has ended after 58% of union members voted to approve a new pay deal that will see incomes rise by 38%. After votes were held on November 4, 2024, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Districts 751 and W24 announced that a new ratified contract would see Boeing workers receive a 43.65% compounded wage increase.

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Airplanes Jet Airline Airlines 299

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Science fiction may make it look like fully autonomous flight is just around the corner, but for now, we’re still relying on human pilots. And while pilots are incredibly skilled problem-solvers, they’re still human. That means emotions and snap decisions can sometimes get in the way. In aviation, even the smallest decision matters to safety. So, in this article, you’ll learn about five attitudes that can steer pilots off course and how to spot and correct them.

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Pilot Federal Aviation Regulations Cockpit Weather 98

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Brussels Airlines has confirmed that its next Belgian Icon livery will be dedicated to the Atomium, a famous atom-shaped landmark located on the outskirts of the Belgian capital. The design was selected from the five finalist proposals, which had been selected from nearly a thousand entries submitted by the public as part of an open contest. Brussels Airlines has been running the Belgian Icon initiative for a number of years, selecting a limited number of aircraft to represent world-famous Belgi

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Airline Airlines 294

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

FlySafair, one of South Africa’s largest airlines, is in trouble over an alleged breach of the country’s foreign ownership rules. In response to a complaint filed in 2022 by competitor airlines Airlink and Lift, South Africa’s International Air Services Council (IASC) has determined that FlySafair is majority-owned by Ireland-based aviation and logistics group ASL Holdings.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Singapore Airlines introduces new business and first class products on its A350s, with first class coming to A350-900ULRs.

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Airline Airlines 117

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Vermont-based advanced air mobility developer BETA Technologies has received an order for 20 ALIA-250 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Metro Aviation, a provider of emergency air services. Based in Louisiana, Metro Aviation is a private, family-owned business which operates a fleet of 170 aircraft providing emergency and medical services throughout the United States.

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Aviation Technology 282

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

On Tuesday, the world's first wooden satellite , the LignoSat, was launched into space in an effort to test the use of timber in lunar and Mars exploration. While the use of wood in space may appear to be a step back in technology, it is hoped to prove a step forward. Afterall, the Starship (rapidly progressing in its development) is built of stainless steel.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Air Canada is reportedly planning to bring previously withdrawn Boeing 767-300ERs out of retirement in a bid to meet surging demand while new aircraft delays continue to plague the airline. In a recent statement to investors, Air Canada officials said that two Boeing 767-300ER widebodies will be returned to performing passenger services as a temporary measure while the carrier awaits the delivery of new Boeing 787 Dreamliners from Boeing which is facing ongoing supply and delivery issues across

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Cargo Airline Airlines 275

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Passengers at New York Citys LaGuardia Airport (LGA) encountered an unusual intruder on Monday morning, which caused quite a stir. A raccoon dropped from the ceiling, startling Spirit Airlines passengers, many of whom started running around in panic.

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Ceiling Airlines Airline 115

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Indian businessman Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of low-cost carrier IndiGo, has been appointed independent Chair of the Southwest Airlines board of directors, replacing Executive Chairman Gary Kelly. Kelly served in this role since 2008, when he took over the roles of Chairman and CEO from Southwest Airlines’ co-founder Herb Kelleher. This appointment takes place amid a reshuffling of the airline’s board, which was one of the requests put forward by investment fund Elliott Investment Management af

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The International Air Services Council (IASC) of South Africa has found FlySafair to be in breach of foreign ownership restrictions. The Johannesburg-based low-cost carrier faces undisclosed sanctions just a few weeks after its tenth anniversary.

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Airline Airlines 114

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Hawaiian Airlines has unveiled a new collection of retro travel accessories marking the carrier’s 95th year of operations from the Pacific archipelago. The range of goods, produced in conjunction with the locally-based ALOHA Collection has been designed to acknowledge the carrier’s service to the Hawaiian Islands over the past nine decades and is being sold both online as well as in stores.

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Airline Airlines 271

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In the gleaming corridors of a modern training center in Miami, the iconic Pan Am globe logo still gets attention. This timeless icon, previously linked to luxury air travel and global connectivity, represents more than just aviation history. The Pan American Flight Academy , the final operating section of Pan American World Airways, has survived and is still influencing aviation training today.

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Airline Airlines 113

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Emirates has officially returned to Edinburgh, reinstating its flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) for the first time since 2020. The aircraft, one of the airline’s B777s, was welcomed by the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo when it touched down. | It's great to have you back, @emirates. A big day celebrating the airline's return to Scotland's busiest airport, with a helping hand from @EdinburghTattoo.

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Cargo Airline Airlines 268

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has confirmed that it will begin operating with its long-touted three-runway system (3RS) at the end of November, increasing the capacity at the airport, which was once one of the busiest in the world.

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Runway Airline Airlines 113

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Doncaster-Sheffield Robin Hood Airport (DSA) is hoping that flight operations will resume at the airport in 2026 after a buyer was identified for the facility. The airport, which closed its doors to commercial flights in November 2022 , is hoping that the news will give airlines time to plan for their own return to the gateway that saw 230 flights departing per month before its closure, with low-cost airline Wizz Air being its leading carrier.

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Airline Airlines 268

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Plenty of American airports bear the names of famous people. These range from actors to musicians, and politicians to athletes. The United States has nearly 20,000 airports, and just over 5,000 are public airports.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A single-engine aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing on a Bay Area highway during rush hour when it ran out of fuel. The incident occurred on November 4, 2024, just after 07:00 local time. According to the California Highway Patrol, the plane, a CubCrafters CC11-160, landed on southbound Highway 85. [link] The pilot was the only passenger and the plane managed to land without hitting any vehicles or injuring anyone.

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Pilot 266

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

First taking to the skies on January 1st, 1983 with Eastern Air Lines, the Boeing 757-200 was by far the most popular aircraft in Boeing's 757 family. Despite over 900 757-200s being sold, the aircraft's order book eventually dried up by the end of the 1990s, leading the manufacturer to make a decision it has been regretting ever since.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The TUI Group of airlines has retired its last Boeing 767 after over 40 years of operating the type. The final example has left the fleet of TUI fly (Netherlands) bringing to an end over four decades of group operations of the widebodied twin-engined jet. On November 3, 2024, the last remaining Boeing 767 aircraft to be operated by any of the group carriers flew its final commercial flight from Lanzarote-Arrecife Airport (ACE) to its home base at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS) as flight OR1605

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Jet Airline Airlines 262

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

When it comes to booking a trip somewhere, many of us are destined for the beach for some rest. For many, it might be flying to Florida or the Caribbean, but for others, it could be somewhere far more exotic. For some aviation enthusiasts, many beaches are located right on the periphery of major airports. Are there any in this list that you would like to visit?

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Ethiopia’s flag carrier has taken delivery of the first of four Airbus A350-1000s from Airbus in Toulouse, France this week.

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Airline Airlines 112

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

TUI Group has retired its final Boeing 767 from service after the last aircraft departed TUI Netherlands this week, ending over 40 years of service with the type. PH-OYJ, a 24-year-old airframe named "Sunshine", completed its final revenue flight on November 3rd before entering storage at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Airline Airlines 112

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia will honor Veterans Day and Women at War during its final Open House of the year on Nov. 10. Women at War recognizes all World War II women’s military organizations. All activities are free at the Airbase hangar, 1200 Echo Ct., Peachtree City, adjacent to the Atlanta Regional Airport – Falcon Field, from noon to 4 p.m.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Abu Dhabi Airports will transition to a US Preclearance facility at Zayed International Airport.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

German leisure airline Condor has announced some interesting route additions within Europe for the summer of 2025, as we’ll see the airline increasingly fly between major cities. This is great news for competition, and for consumers. Background on Condor’s unusual route network It’s probably useful to start by providing a bit of background. Condor has reinvented itself quite a bit in recent years.

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Airline Airlines 97

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Is this the most Belgian special livery that Brussels Airlines will sport? In an announcement on Tuesday, the company revealed that an Atomium-inspired design had won its competition that invited the local public to design the paint scheme for its next special livery as part of its Belgian Icon series.

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Airline Airlines 109

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Vulcan to the Sky Trust continues to wait patiently for the City of Doncaster Council (CDC) to announce the new operator for the airport. Council officials have communicated that they are working diligently behind the scenes to facilitate the airport’s reopening process. In a recent news report, the Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, commented, “The procurement of an operator is in its final stages of due diligence.

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Pilot Airline Airlines 104

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Italian government has reportedly considered pressing the brake pedal on the ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group merger, as the two sides have begun to argue about the conditions of the merger, including the price.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Throughout aviation history, countless aircraft designs have sparked the imagination of engineers, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts. Many of these innovative concepts, however, never made it past the drawing board or prototype stage. “Grounded Dreams: The Story of Canceled Aircraft” delves into the fascinating world of these ambitious projects that, for various reasons, were never fully realized.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The US military's most advanced fighter program, the Joint Strike Program Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, is set to receive block 40 upgrades. This comprehensive upgrade program will keep the jet usable and viable for several more decades.

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Jet 109

AV Web

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Piper M-Class Owners & Pilots Association (PMOPA) introduced its new M-Class training programs at its annual convention over the weekend (November 1-5) in Austin, Texas. The meetup included more than 300 attendees and saw 65 Piper PA-46-model aircraft on the ramp at Austin Executive Airport. The new safety initiatives, launched by the association’s Safety & Education Foundation (PCOPA SEF) include the M-Class Elevate training program and the M-Class Standardized Instructor Pilot (MSI

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Pilot 95

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

When most of the world's commercial airline fleet was grounded, keeping communities connected, medical personnel moving and vital supplies flowing was done with turboprops, particularly in remote and rural communities. Similarly, in fragile ecological environments, the lower carbon emissions of turboprops, as compared to jets, are preferred in the push for cleaner and greener aviation.

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