Aerotime

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Luxembourg-based Luxair has extended an order agreed with Embraer from October 2023 to six E195-E2 aircraft, after exercising options within the contract. Embraer announced on December 17, 2024, that the Luxembourg flag carrier had signed a firm order with the Brazilian planemaker for a further two E195-E2s. In October 2023, Luxair ordered four E195-E2s, with two options and three purchase rights for more aircraft, with conversion rights to E190-E2 if required.

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Airline Airlines 199

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 17, 2024

There are quite a few airline frequent flyer programs that offer some sort of a paid subscription model, in addition to their free loyalty programs. The idea is that you pay a fixed fee annually, and receive a set of perks in exchange for that. For airlines, the idea behind this is twofold not only does it directly generate revenue, but its also intended to increase loyalty among travelers, since youll want to actually use the perks that you paid for.

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Airline Airlines 111

Aerotime

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The emergence of Air Serbia as a major player in eastern Europe is perhaps one of the most interesting recent developments in the continents commercial aviation scene. Back in 2023, AeroTime sat down with Air Serbias CEO Jiri Marek for an in-depth interview where he provided some insights into the airlines newfound success and plans. This time AeroTime caught up with Marek at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit , which gathered top aviation industry executives from a large number of carriers in Belgr

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Airline Airlines Pilot Jet 152

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Archer and Anduril have announced a partnership to develop a hybrid VTOL military aircraft for the US military. The Air Force is already one of the main investors in Archer's eVTOL aircraft. Another major investor is United Airlines (which is also one of the first to order the future Boom Overture supersonic passenger jet currently in development ).

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Jet Airline Airlines 120

Aerotime

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Qantas will pay more than 1,800 illegally fired ground workers AUD $120 million ($76 million) after reaching an agreement with the Australian Transport Workers Union (TWU) over the sum due to each former employee. The Federal Court of Australia previously ruled that Qantas had illegally dismissed 1,820 ground workers across 10 airports in November 2020 and replaced them with contractors.

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Airline Airlines 158

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As part of our ongoing series Today in Aviation History , we discuss the first flights of some of the most remarkable aircraft in the annuals of aviation history. While December 17 is best known as the date of the Wright Brothers’ first powered flights at Kitty Hawk, NC, it is also the date in which one of the most enduring designs in aviation first took to the skies; the Douglas DC-3, which first flew on December 17, 1935.

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Cargo Airline Airlines Pilot 105

Aerotime

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As global air travel surges post-pandemic, the aviation sector, which operates in recurring cycles, is beginning to show the first signs of market pressure. Many airlines are now implementing hiring freezes and taking other precautions, raising questions about the unpredictable future. AirExplore CEO, Martin Stulajter, believes that while the European market may be reaching its peak, there are still plenty of opportunities in emerging markets.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Skytrans, an Australian-based passenger airline, announces the arrival of its first Airbus A319, which marks an important step in the companys strategic vision to grow its fleet and enhance its ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) services. This new addition will strengthen Skytrans’ ability to provide flexible, reliable, safe, and efficient aviation solutions for passenger, cargo, and business operations across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Cargo Pilot Airline Airlines 130

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Air Canada is planning some major changes to the composition of its fleet, and it particularly impacts the companys low cost subsidiary, Rouge. This was revealed today, during the companys annual investor day conference. Air Canada Rouge will transition from A320s to 737s Rouge is Air Canadas low cost subsidiary, which primarily operates in leisure markets.

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Jet Airline Airlines 102

Alaska Air

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The post Alaska Airlines selected to connect San Diego and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport with nonstop service appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Airline Airlines 118

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Its amazing to think how far aviation has come in just a bit over a century. 120+ years ago, the Wright Brothers set a record by flying 852 feet in just under a minute, and today we have double decker planes that can fly virtually anywhere in the world nonstop with some really awesome amenities. I thought it would be fun to make a post with some of the airplane amenities that I like the most.

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Airplanes Airline Airlines Approach 111

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines will once again operate the Boeing 757-200 between its West Coast hubs at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) beginning this week. The carrier last operated the aircraft on the nearly 1,000-mile route during the summer of last year.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Air Canada is planning to restructure its Boeing narrowbody fleet. The Canadian flag carrier currently has around 40 737 MAX jets.

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Jet 109

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet made by Swiss manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft. It was developed from the very successful PC-12 single-engine turboprop. They wanted to keep its rugged airfield capabilities but with added range and speed. It is still in production today and over 212 have been built.

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Runway Jet 111

Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Pratt & Whitney has received Federal Aviation Administration certification for the GTF engine that will power the Airbus A321XLR aircraft.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Famously, NASA heavily modified two Boeing 747 Jumbo jets to carry its Space Shuttles (they are called the Space Shuttle Carrier Aircraft). Both of these aircraft are now retired and on display. The Space Shuttle Carriers are easily recognizable from the extra stabilizers placed on the tail of the 747s as well as the struts on top (where the orbiters were attached).

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Stability Tail Cargo Jet 111

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Air Canada had its investor day conference today. While the company didnt explicitly address its new business class, a couple of hints were dropped, and I feel like I can now at least speculate as to what the new product could be (and again, its purely speculation). Air Canada plans new 777 & 787 business class For some time, Air Canada executives have been hinting that the airline would introduce a new business class product.

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Jet Airline Airlines 88

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Aer Lingus was set to mark a major milestone on Friday, December 13, with the delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR. The aircraft, registered EI-XLR and named Liadhin (pronounced "Leah-dawn"), was due to arrive in Dublin around 18:50 local time, where a welcoming ceremony was ready.

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Airlines Airline 105

AV Web

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Yesterday (December 16), a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) helicopter crashed on the U.S. side of the Mexican border near Tijuana, Mexico, while on a border security mission. According to a CBP statement, the pilot and sole occupant of the 2009 Eurocopter AS350B3+ Ecureuil was killed. The accident occurred around 10:30 a.m. PST. According to data from FlightAware, the helicopter took off around 9 a.m.

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Pilot 92

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Cargo and charger carrier National Airlines has completed the expansion of its widebody fleet with the delivery of its fourth Airbus A330-200 passenger aircraft. The final A330-200 will be used alongside the rest of the Florida-based carrier's fleet to fly business charters, military troops, holiday groups, and sports teams across the globe.

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Airline Airlines Cargo 105

Aviation News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The F-35C is bringing advanced, long-range 5th Generation strike-fighter capabilities to Americas Aircraft Carriers a potent symbol of deterrence and resolve. More than 100.

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General Aviation 95

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

On December 9th, Kuwaiti flag carrier Kuwait Airways received the first of seven Airbus A330-900 aircraft from the Airbus factory in Toulouse. What new features does their new aircraft, nicknamed "Boubyan" have?

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Icelandair has begun flying its first and, so far, only Airbus aircraft, and we had the pleasure of being on its inaugural flight.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Earlier this year, on February 11th to be precise, Denver International Airport (DIA) celebrated Blucifer's 16th birthday with the following X post. However, there was something of a fiery response from users, some calling for the sculpture to be removed, and others calling it satanic. The airport has long been the focus of many conspiracy theories, some involving the rearing blue stallion.

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AOPA

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A coalition of pilot advocates and unions asked the federal air surgeon to put on hold a policy change set to take effect in January that would lead to a significant increase in medical certificate denials and consider scrapping the new policy altogether.

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Pilot 90

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

San Francisco International Airport has opened its latest amenity, a sensory room for neurodivergent passengers.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Department of Transportation issued its final order regarding nonperimeter flights from Washington Reagan National Airport on Tuesday.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Today, December 17th, marks the 121st anniversary of the first flight. The flight was famously conducted by the Wright brothers in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The two brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are credited with the invention, building, and flying of the world's first successful airplane. It is known as the first controlled and sustained flight of an aircraft.

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General Aviation Airplanes 105

Flyertalk

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a final rule Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs , which is designed to strengthen regulations around the Air Carrier Access Act for those with mobility devices. New Rules Defines Mishandled Devices and Resulting Penalties The final rule comes after more than two years of research and taking to stakeholders, starting with a public meeting in March 2022.

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Airline Airlines 82

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The service complements the carrier's existing partnership with LATAM Airlines.

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Airline Airlines 105

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 17, 2024

FlyDubai has just opened a new lounge at its hub, taking its premium ground experience at the airport to the next level. Details of the new FlyDubai lounge at Dubai Airport FlyDubai has just opened a new lounge in Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport (DXB). The lounge is 900 square meters (~9,700 square feet), and can accommodate more than 200 passengers.

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Airline Airlines Jet 77

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Jetstar is Australia's leading low-cost airline, headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria. The wholly-owned subsidiary of Qantas services nearly 10% of all passengers traveling in and out of Australia each year. Jetstar operates extensive domestic work, complementing Qantas mainline routes while offering connectivity to international passengers.

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Airline Airlines 105

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Guys, drop everything youre doing. Delta SkyMiles is having a Delta One (business class) award sale, and you can fly roundtrip from Miami to Brussels for just 570,000 miles!! Delta One three-day award sale, starting at 98K miles If youve ever redeemed Delta SkyMiles , you probably know how inflated premium cabin award rates are. Occasionally Delta SkyMiles has an award sale, which lowest business class redemption rates from offensively outrageous to just uncompetitively high.

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Airline Airlines 72

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Flair Airlines has inaugurated its new route between Toronto and Orlando, which becomes the Canadian low-cost carrier's second connection with the Florida destination. Flair will operate 11 peak weekly flights between Toronto Pearson International (YYZ) and Orlando International (MCO) until late April 2025 and is set to debut flights from London and Saint John in the coming days.

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Airline Airlines 104

AV Web

DECEMBER 17, 2024

On my AirVenture pilgrimage from New Jersey to Oshkosh many summers ago, I was watching a couple of small but darkening red splotches showing up ahead on the Nexrad screen of my handheld GPS navigator. This was in the early days of having weather radar displays available on portables, and I was glad I had it. The two storms were in tight formation, on the move, and bearing down on my next VOR waypoint, Youngstown, Ohio.

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VOR Clearance Weather Pilot 73

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

During the last few years of the WWII , Japanese forces had slowly begun to face defeat after defeat due to the aggressive and costly island-hopping campaign being waged by American forces. With impending defeat on the horizon, Japan needed a way to turn the tide of the war, and they needed a way to do it fast, and, as a result, the country turned towards a weapon unlike anything the world had ever seen before.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Air Canada leadership praised the Canadian-built aircraft type's strong performance during an Investor Day event on Tuesday.

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Pilot 63