Aerotime

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Safran Aircraft Engines will invest more than €1 billion ($1.08 billion) in the development of its global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) network. Safran explained that the investment, announced on October 29, 2024, is to support the growing fleet of LEAP engines around the world. Safran anticipates that demand for LEAP aftersales services in the coming years will surge and expansion of its MRO capabilities is needed in preparation.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Air France has just revealed plans to launch a new route to the United States, and I don’t think this addition will shock anyone. Air France adds Paris to Orlando route As of May 21, 2025, Air France will launch a new year-round flight between Paris (CDG) and Orlando (MCO). The flight will operate 4x weekly with the following schedule: AF96 Paris to Orlando departing 5:05PM arriving 8:45PM AF97 Orlando to Paris departing 11:00PM arriving 1:30PM (+1 day) Air France will fly from Paris to Orlando

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Super Hornet are two of the most iconic fighter jets in the history of the US Navy. Designed for different eras and missions, each aircraft has played a pivotal role in shaping Naval Aviation. The venerable F-14 Tomcat is renowned for its iconic swing-wing design and legendary abilities as an air superiority fighter. The F-14 was a dominant fighter designed for the tactics and doctrine of the Cold War.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Riyadh Air is Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new airline , which will launch flights in 2025. Back in 2023, the airline placed an order for up to 72 Boeing 787-9s , as this will be the carrier’s primary wide body aircraft. Then earlier in 2024, we learned that Riyadh Air had placed a narrow body aircraft order, though the details weren’t initially revealed.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Iberia has officially taken delivery of the world’s first commercial ready Airbus A321XLR as the carrier prepares to welcome fee-paying passengers in November 2024. In a statement on October 30, 2024, Airbus said that the A321XLR will initially operate on Iberia’s European network before going global with transatlantic flights between Madrid and Boston.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Driving through central Nebraska one will find miles of farmland, groves of trees on the banks of creeks and rivers, and open skies. Here, the tallest buildings are not glass-filled skyscrapers but grain elevators and water towers. But in Minden, Nebraska, just south of Interstate 80 and in the shadow of a row of grain elevators across the street and the railroad, there is an incredible collection of all manner of antiques, from historic buildings, cars, a steam locomotive, household appliances,

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At the recent World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam, Simple Flyings Managing Editor, Tom Boon, interacted with Breeze Airways CEO, David Neeleman. As the airline looks forward to expanding its business, Neeleman explained that there have also been challenges along the way, particularly delays in airplane deliveries that led to some changes in the overall fleet program.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Over the past two decades, the development of low-cost airlines across the globe has been extensive, with the networks of budget airlines expanding rapidly across Europe (where they are much more extensive in terms of domestic networks than legacy carriers), the United States (where the world's largest low-cost carrier, Southwest Airlines , is based), Asia, Australia, and South America.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 30, 2024

It has long been possible to redeem American AAdvantage miles for travel on Fiji Airways. However, there has just been an update to the types of redemptions that are possible, as flagged by @TheForwardCabin. American AAdvantage updates Fiji Airways award pricing American AAdvantage seems to have rolled out dynamic award pricing on Fiji Airways. Or more specifically, you can redeem AAdvantage miles for a seat on just about any Fiji Airways flight, though the pricing reflects demand for a particul

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AV Web

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Four military aircraft, apparently returning from a flyover of Los Angeles’s Dodger Stadium for Game One of the Major League Baseball World Series, had a close call with a civilian aircraft. After an overhead break at Long Beach Airport (KLGB) in California, one of three U.S. Navy F/A-18s based at Naval Air Station Lemoore in Nevada (accompanied by a USAF F-16) came dangerously close to a Cessna 152 taking off from an intersecting runway.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

On Wednesday, October 30th, the United Kingdom government revealed plans to increase Air Passenger Duty. This is an additional tax charged to passengers on flights that are departing from the UK. The UK government announced that Air Passenger Duty has not kept up with inflation, meaning it was due for an increase. However, the increase will only have a slight effect on commercial flights.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Qantas has officially launched its inaugural flight from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Manila International Airport (MNL) in the Philippines. Flight QF97 departed Brisbane at 21:46 local time on October 28, 2024, almost an hour behind schedule. After a flight time of more than seven hours, the Airbus A330 aircraft, registration VH-EBG, arrived in Manila at approximately 03:00 local time on October 29, 2024.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Two US passengers were removed from a British Airways flight at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Monday after engaging in a politically-driven physical and verbal exchange. The flight was headed to AustinBergstrom International Airport (AUS) , but was delayed two hours due to the incident.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A woman passenger made a hard landing in a Cessna 150 on Friday evening, October 18 at Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (KGVL) in Gainesville, Georgia, after the pilot was incapacitated. Sadly, the pilot later died, according to the Aviation Safety Network , though it is unclear whether his death resulted from the hard landing, the medical emergency, or a combination of both.

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Thrust Flight

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Performing a crosswind landing is one of a new pilot’s biggest fears. It’s the phase when the majority of aviation accidents occur. And one-third of all accidents in the landing phase occur in gusty or very windy conditions. It’s not surprising why crosswind landings can be very intimidating. But learning how to master crosswind landings […] The post 3 Easy Steps to a Perfect Crosswind Landing appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Singapore Airlines has established itself as one of the world's leading airlines, renowned for its service excellence, operational efficiency, and commitment to innovation. From its hub at the award-winning Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), the Star Alliance member airline flies to over 70 destinations across the world.

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Gary's Flight Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Charles G included me in the text group to see who was interested in a morning flight for breakfast at Cape May, KWWD. Most had plans or meetings, Chris ( YouTube Marauder92V )and I are retired and good to go. The original plan was to meet at 8:30 but we pushed it back to 9:15 so we could preheat. I think we only dropped to 41 degrees here at OCMD but I think Charles said they were in the mid 30's.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Airlines have been taking major steps to offer women an equal and comfortable workspace in aviation. Whether it is operating women-only crew on some of the worlds longest flights or offering educational scholarships for women, airlines are trying various ways to increase their count of female pilots. This article explores some ways airlines have employed to inspire women to select aviation education and pursue aviation careers.

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Aviation News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Orlando, Fla., Oct. 30, 2024 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will deliver Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) to Poland in a sale the U.S. State Department said will improve the security of a NATO ally that is a “force for political stability.” The targeting systems for Poland were included in a recently finalized U.S.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

airBaltic has announced the launch of a new meal pre-order concept created to improve the in-flight dining experience in Economy Class. The new concept features an even more diverse range of meals and a brand new mix-and-match functionality, allowing passengers to customize up to ten meal and drink options (up to five meal and up to five drink options) to meet their individual preferences and dietary needs.

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Universal Weather

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As the fall and winter temperatures drop across the Northern Hemisphere, flocks of tourists descend upon the crystalline waters and picturesque beaches of the Caribbean islands to relax, recharge and engage in leisurely island time. And while the pace may be slow and the vibe laid-back on the islands themselves, for operators of business jets traveling to the region during the islands’ peak season, challenges such as limited parking, hotels, and fuel can create operational risk and stress.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

British Airways touched down in Bangkok this week after more than four years since flying to Thailand. The aircraft departed London Gatwick at 21:15 local time on Monday October 28, landing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport the following day at 16:10 local time. Customers on the first flight were greeted on arrival by traditional dancers, flower garlands and local gifts.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Spirit is furloughing more pilots as part of a cost-cutting initiative starting in January 2025, the carrier confirmed on Wednesday.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Riyadh Air, the new premium international airline based in Saudi Arabia, has placed a firm order for 60 A321neo Family aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone for Riyadh Air. The signing ceremony was attended by His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of Riyadh Air, Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, Christian Scherer, Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Aircraft at Ai

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The UAE national carrier, Etihad Airways , has announced a new route connecting Abu Dhabi to El Alamein on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. The airline recently expanded its services in Asia, Europe, and North America and expects to announce more routes by the end of the year.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Armenia Airways Air Company (Yerevan) has added two additional Boring 737s. The company was founded in 2013, however it started active operations in 2018. The mission is to connect the Armenian diaspora in the region with Armenia, as well as to provide high quality services to its passengers, provide charter flights to its partners. Photo: Armenia Airways The company started with only one aircraft in our fleet and one route.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 30, 2024

After over a year of delays, the new long-range narrowbody jet may enter revenue service as soon as next week with Iberia.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

China's Shenzhou-19 has successfully delivered three Chinese astronauts to the Tiangong space station also called the China Space Station (the Chinese counterpart to the International Space Station). The docking follows the successful launch of the Shenzhou-19 atop the Long March-2F carrier rocket (which blasted off on Wednesday from China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center).

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Not only has Delta Air Lines updated its passenger photography policy , but the company has also updated its employee social media policy, as flagged by PYOK. Delta flight attendants in uniform face new social media restrictions Delta has reportedly informed flight attendants that they can no longer post photos of themselves in uniform on social media sites like Instagram and TikTok if they have a side hustle as an influencer.

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Airlines Airline 57

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Riyadh Air , the upcoming Saudi Arabian carrier due to launch services next year, has finally announced its narrowbody plans, signing a deal for 60 Airbus A321neo family aircraft. The order, first expected to be revealed at last year's Dubai Airshow, has been a long time in the making.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 30, 2024

After just adding new service to Phoenix in May 2024, the airline plans to launch another U.S. destination next summer.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

CAE recently unveiled its newest technological advancement focused on improving the flight training process. The Montreal, Canada-based company revealed it has created an immersive pilot training application to be used with an Apple Vision Pro, a virtual reality (VR) headset. This application was revealed early last week, ahead of the annual National Business Aviation Administration (NBAA) Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (BACE) in Las Vegas , Nevada.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Southwest Airlines today extended its schedule through Aug. 4, 2025, offering Customers a head start to book next summer’s vacation. The schedule includes additional redeye flights, popular seasonal routes, and more nonstop flights connecting Customers to high-demand destinations throughout the Southwest ® network. Ramping up Redeyes With today’s schedule extension, Southwest Airlines ® welcomes 13 additional redeye flights.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Spanish flag carrier Iberia has taken delivery of the world's 1st Airbus A321XLR bound for passenger service. The handover of the aircraft registered EC-OIL took place earlier today at Airbus' Finkenwerder site in Hamburg, Germany.

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Thrust Flight

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Almost every pilot who pursues a career in aviation spends at least a little time as a flight instructor. Achieving that title however means you have to pass the ominous CFI checkride. In order to prepare for your CFI checkride you’ll need to attend a CFI academy. In another article, we covered the basics of […] The post 3 Tips to Help you Pass Your CFI Checkride appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Pilatus PC-24 is the quintessential Swiss business jet, displaying remarkable ingenuity in combining aesthetic appeal with practical performance. Developed as a follow-up to the PC-12, Pilatus went all out, engaging a team of more than 300 engineers to deliver an aircraft with better performance capabilities and exceptional passenger cabin experience.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Saudi Arabian start-up airline Riyadh Air announced a firm order for 60 new A321neo family aircraft from Airbus on Wednesday.

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