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.
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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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.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Today, American Airlines celebrates the upscaling of aircraft on its popular Charlotte to London Heathrow route, adding a Boeing 777-300ER, an improvement from the existing Boeing 777-200ER.
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
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Humanity has always looked to the stars with wonder and curiosity. From ancient astronomers mapping the heavens to astronauts exploring beyond our atmosphere, space has long captured our imagination. Today, we stand on the brink of a new era, where the dream of traveling to space is becoming a reality. With technological advancement and increasing interest from visionary entrepreneurs, the final frontier is opening up to more people than ever before.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Boeing has more than 7,700 orders for its 737 in backlog, and with the production of the single-aisle jet in limbo, the chances of getting a new aircraft anytime soon are, at best, remote. With demand still at high levels, the pressure is on airlines to get more aircraft in the air, so for many, that means leasing aircraft that are not configured the same as their main fleet, which can cause issues for customers.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
It has been announced that Deutsche Aircraft and RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada powerplant division are to collaborate to ensure that the German manufacturer’s under-development D328eco regional aircraft can fly on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from its entry into service, planned for 2027. On November 4, 2024, the parties revealed that they had concluded a short series of five emission and contrail measurement flights using Deutsche Aircraft’s D328 UpLift research aircraft using a full
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Over the summer, we took our toddler, Miles, on his first transatlantic trip. I wrote about the outbound flight , which was just before he turned two. I also wrote about our home rental in Greece (through Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy ) which was our main destination on this trip. Now I wanted to talk a bit about the return flight, which was also his first time flying as a two-year-old.
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.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
There are credit cards out there at all kinds of price points — there are some fantastic no annual fee cards , there are some rewarding mid-range cards (with annual fees of under $100), and then there are premium cards (with annual fees of $300+). For many consumers, premium credit cards can be the hardest to justify, since many people just don’t think it’s worth spending hundreds of dollars per year on a single credit card.
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.
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.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Emirates SkyCargo is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is a subsidiary company of the Emirates Group. It was founded in October 1985 and operates as its air freight division. They have a dedicated fleet of freighters plus the belly-hold capacity of their passenger fleet. Emirates SkyCargo is owned by the Government of Dubai and their slogan is "Delivering the highest standards of product quality.
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
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Alaska Airlines is getting closer to making AI-powered flight scheduling a reality for its normal operations. The Seattle-based carrier has been testing an optimization tool to determine when it can schedule its flights to appropriately match others and streamline connections.
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