Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In a highly embarrassing turn of events for both Malaysia Airlines and Airbus, the Kuala Lumpur-based carrier has temporarily grounded its first and only Airbus A330-900neo after operating just two return flights. The airline has stated that multiple technical defects with the plane have caused the grounding for safety reasons and so that the issues can be addressed before the aircraft flies with fare-paying passengers again.

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Airline Airlines 246

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Airports are often seen as mere transit points where journeys begin or end. But Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) breaks this mold, embodying a rich tapestry of history, an engineering marvel, and global significance. In Alaska's heart, ANC is far more than just a regional airport. It is a critical connector for international cargo, a historical landmark from the Cold War era, and an economic lifeline for Alaska.

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Cargo 105

Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

10 family members have been killed after a Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400 they were traveling on crashed shortly after takeoff in Brazil. The tragedy unfolded on December 23, 2024, after the aircraft left Canela in Southern Brazil for Jundia and appeared to run into difficulties after a few minutes of flight. The Piper Cheyenne, registered PR-NDN, crashed in Gramado, around six miles from Canela, after reportedly striking the chimney of a building then impacting a mobile phone shop in a residenti

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Starting next summer, the Atlanta-based carrier is slated to swap even more 767-300ERs for Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Lilium may have laid off around 1,000 employees, almost all of its staff, on December 20, 2024, according to German digital tech media outletGrnderszene , which quoted unnamed sources within the company. According to the reports, only a caretaking team of a few dozen staff members remain at Lilium. However, the information has not been officially confirmed by the troubled eVTOL developer, nor by filings made public by the US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC).

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Two United Airlines flights between Chicago and Switzerland were diverted on Sunday. Yesterday, the flight from Zurich to Chicago stopped in Halifax to pick up a pilot, while the outbound flight from Chicago was forced to divert and ultimately return to O'Hare Airport.

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Pilot Airline Airlines 116

Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

South African Airways has increased its flight services between Johannesburgs O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Perth Airport (PER), from three to five times weekly. The airline initially added a fourth service between the two cities on December 17, 2024, and announced that it will add a fifth weekly flight by January 2025. The South African flag carrier first returned to Perth from Johannesburg in April 2024 after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Airline Airlines 240

Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Korean Air has reached a significant milestone: three decades of flying from South Korea to China. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the service, the carrier held commemorative events at four major Chinese airports across its network. On December 22, 2024, the airline hosted passenger appreciation events at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE).

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Airline Airlines 276

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, market analysts are beginning to look back on what was undoubtedly a momentous year for the commercial aviation industry as a whole. During the past twelve months, the industry as a whole has recovered completely from the travel-induced downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

COMAC (the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has been making moves to attract airlines based in Indonesia, Cambodia, and Kazakhstan, to place orders for its C919 narrowbody 158-192 seat aircraft. The move comes as the Chinese planemaker seeks its first orders for the jet outside of mainland China, say sources close to the Shanghai-based company.

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Airline Airlines Jet 191

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is one of the largest military transport aircraft. Operated by nine air forces worldwide, the type is capable of rapid, strategic delivery of personnel and cargo. Due to its load-bearing capabilities, large, oversized, and complex cargo and equipment can be transported to remote areas. This article explores the countries that operate the Globemaster III.

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Cargo 106

Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

On December 23, 2024, Cirrus Aircraft announced the delivery of its 600th Vision Jet. The single-engine private jet is the worlds only Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certified private jet aircraft and has become hugely popular in the smaller private jet aircraft space since its original certification in October 2016. According to a company statement, the delivery of the 600th aircraft to its customer marks a major milestone for the company and a defining moment in the evolution of persona

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Malaysia Airlines' newly delivered Airbus A330neo widebody was grounded just days after its inaugural flight to Melbourne, Australia, due to multiple technical issues. In addition, this operational setback comes after Malaysia's flag carrier received its first A330neo following a two-year delay.

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Airline Airlines 105

Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

An Emerald Airlines ATR72 operating on behalf of Aer Lingus Regional suffered a nose gear collapse following a heavy landing at Belfast City Airport (BHD) on the evening of Sunday, December 22, 2024. The aircraft had been attempting to land in strong winds when the incident happened, which resulted in the single-runway airport being closed while the aircraft was recovered.

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Runway Cabin Crew Weather Airline 153

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Its not a great look for Airbus when one of its brand-new aircraft has to be grounded. Its what happened for Malaysia Airlines first A330-900, which only entered service on December 19th. For todays video, lets take a look at the problem and when it might be resolved.

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Airline Airlines 105

Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Air Serbia has officially joined Embraers Pool Program, marking a new partnership designed to optimize fleet performance and minimize maintenance costs

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Alaska Airlines has hit the headlines after a passenger opened the emergency exit door upon arrival. The incident took place on December 22nd, 2024, onboard Alaska Airlines Flight 323, which had just landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE).

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Airline Airlines 105

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Ive been writing quite a bit about Air France lately, given that Ive earned Flying Blue Platinum status with Air France-KLM. Ive covered the ability to redeem miles for Air France first class (which is limited to Flying Blue Platinum members and above), and in this post I wanted to talk about the other best-value way to fly Air France first class, which is through a paid upgrade.

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Ceiling Airline Airlines 103

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Formerly known as the Bombardier CSeries, the Airbus A220 is quickly establishing itself as a favorite among both airlines and their passengers when it comes to lower-demand short-haul routes. The twin-engine narrowbody family currently consists of the A220-100 and A220-300 variants, with data from Airbus showing that 67 A220-100s and 312 A220-300s have been delivered to customers thus far.

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Airline Airlines 105

AV Web

DECEMBER 23, 2024

G100UL unleaded fuel appears to damage aircraft paint under specific circumstances according to a California A and P who conducted his own compatibility tests on it and 100LL. Michael Luvara also said new nitrile O rings swelled beyond certified limits when submerged in the unleaded fuel for five to six days. GAMI recommends replacing nitrile components with those made of silicone or fluoropolymer elastomers.

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Airplanes 98

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Neos , a distinguished Italian airline, has been making waves in the aviation industry since its founding in June 2001. Based at Milan Malpensa Airport, this relatively young carrier has evolved into a significant player, offering diverse services and connecting Italy to a global network of destinations.

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Airline Airlines 105

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 23, 2024

One positive thing to come from the pandemic is that most airlines in the United States no longer have change fees on most kinds of fares. Thats exciting, since it makes the process of booking a flight much lower stakes. Its much easier to now speculatively book a ticket, especially if you frequently fly with an airline, and could use a voucher toward a future trip.

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Airline Airlines 103

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Korean Air has ended the year on a high with the 30th anniversary of its first flights to China. In the three decades that have followed these services, China has become a key short-haul market for the South Korean flag carrier, with more than 20 destinations in the country now served by the airline. Korean Air is celebrating 30 years of Chinese flights with a range of commemorative events at airports.

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Airline Airlines 105

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Airlines dont always do an amazing job keeping passengers updated when they anticipate that a flight will be delayed. I cant even count the number of times Ive been at a gate 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time (20 minutes after boarding was scheduled to start) with the flight showing on-time, even though there wasnt even a plane at the gate.

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Airline Airlines Airplanes 101

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Learn more about Air Astana, Kazakhstan's flag carrier based in Almaty. It launched operations on May 15, 2002. Here are five things you may not know about the airline.

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Airline Airlines 105

Aviation News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Embraer has signed a multi-year contract with Air Serbia for the Pool Program. With this agreement, the European airline will receive support for a wide.

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Airline Airlines General Aviation 94

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Today's business class airline passengers expect the premium experience to start from the moment they walk into the airport, or even earlier if your airline has a chauffeur drive from home offering. The airport lounge is a key part of that premium experience, and now passengers are expected to arrive at airports earlier, it is becoming an even more important marketing tool for airlines.

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Airline Airlines 105

AV Web

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Advanced Air Mobility pioneer Lilium has ceased operations and laid off almost all its more than 1,000 employees after failing to raise the capital it needed to continue. The German company, which stunned the aviation industry 11 years ago with its electric multi-rotor design and audacious plan to introduce short hop inner-city-to-inner-city service, raised more than a billion dollars in private investment before going public in 2021.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When it comes to commercial aviation in South America, Brazil has long been considered one of the region's key markets. The country is very well connected by air, with both low-cost carriers and full-service airlines providing direct links to both short and long-haul destinations. When it comes to the latter of these sectors, Europe is one of the most important markets for Brazilian aviation.

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Airline Airlines 105

AV Web

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Malaysia has announced it will resume the search for Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 which disappeared on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014. The country is planning a “no find, no fee” contract with Texas robotics company Ocean Infinity to use its underwater search equipment in an undisclosed area of the Indian Ocean. The government will pay Ocean Infinity $70 million if it finds significant wreckage of the missing plane but won’t pay anything if the search c

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Transponder Pilot Airline Airlines 83

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The United States Navy has a vast arsenal of combat aircraft that fulfill a myriad of specialized roles to complement one another within the carrier air wing. One of the most unique and highly specialized is the Boeing E/A-18G Growler, a dual-role electronic warfare (EW) and strike fighter based on the F/A-18E/F SuperHornet. The Navy has sixteen squadrons of these unique fighter jets that are strategically positioned to provide comprehensive electronic attack and electronic protection to the car

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Jet 105

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Welcome to my EVA Air's lounge review at Bangkok! Introduction EVA Air is one of my favourite airlines and it has always been my wish to experience the airline's business class cabin, however the time to do so hasn't arrived so I have to settle for just the lounge access. This is one advantage about flying with a member in an alliance, you are able to visit the lounge of another member of the same alliance without condition, just provide the staff with your boarding pass and you are good to go.

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Airline Airlines 59

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The US Navys community of naval aviators has a long and illustrious history of gallantry under fire, innovation and a steadfast commitment to defending freedom and peace. They do so by remaining at the forefront of military flying technology and tactics. USN flyers wear brown dress shoes instead of the typical black in the Navy as a homage to the early days when propeller powered biplanes were run off the ends of makeshift carriers and dirt fields were the standard operating bases.

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Jet 104

AV Web

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Textron says it won’t add G100UL unleaded avgas to its approved fuel list until it has been more thoroughly tested. In statements released last Friday (one for singles, one for twins), the company said it won’t be giving its stamp of approval to the fuel unless and until that more comprehensive testing has been done. It cites the Piston Aviation Fuel Initiative (PAFI) and the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) fuel evaluation process, of which it is an active particip

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Airplanes 69

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was transported to San Antonio (SAT) following a reported tug accident at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

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Airline Airlines 102

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Look, Ive gotta be honest, I kind of hate most stories with expert tips for taking the stress out of flying. Theyre always framed as if there are going to be some amazing tips youve never thought of, when in reality, everyone is basically saying the same thing. Despite that, let me pile on and create my own list. Ill be realistic upfront, though, and state that I probably wont have any tips here that youve never heard of.

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Airline Airlines 67

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Turkish Airlines has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records, earning the title of the Most Countries Flown by an Airline. This follows the launch of the airlines new route to Santiago, Chile, as well as other destinations that were launched during the year.

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Airline Airlines 100