Aerotime

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Qatar Airways is reportedly considering the acquisition of several former American Airlines Airbus A330 widebodied aircraft to plug the capacity gap caused by the delay to new aircraft being delivered from both Airbus and Boeing. The aircraft concerned were inherited by American Airlines when it merged with US Airways in December 2013, but since the pandemic have been mothballed in long-term storage in the United States.

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Airline Airlines Jet 274

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, CA, is home to several unique aircraft that in a few instances are the last of their kinds anywhere in the world, such as the Ryan FR-1 Firebal l, and the subject of today’s article, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden (雷電, “Lightning Bolt/Thunderbolt” in English), a land-based interceptor flown by the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Corps, that would be known to the Allies through its reporting name “Jack.” In September 1939, as Germany la

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, has announced its intention to withdraw a host of services from 10 regional airports across France should the French government carry out its plan to increase passenger taxes from those airports. The tax increases, said by the carrier to amount to 260%, are due to be introduced on January 1, 2025 In a statement issued on November 20, 2024, the low-cost leviathan called on the French government “to abandon its short-sighted plan to increase passenger taxes by

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

I can’t say I’m terribly surprised, but Hawaiian Airlines will be canceling one of its longer domestic flights, as reported by Ishrion Aviation. Hawaiian Airlines cuts Honolulu to Austin flights as of March 2025 As of March 26, 2025, Hawaiian Airlines will cancel its flight between Honolulu (HNL) and Austin (AUS), which currently operates 2-3x weekly.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced the re-introduction of a codeshare agreement with Caribbean inter-island operator Winair. The deal will the codeshare partners collaborate on the Dutch carrier’s flights from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS) to several destinations around the Caribbean operated by Winair, namely St. Bartholemew (St Barts), Saba, St.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

That did not take long. Despite only being announced in September , Turkish Airlines' first flight from Istanbul to Sydney which will operate via Kuala Lumpurwill take off towards the end of November. It will begin a few days after Delta Air Lines starts its new longest domestic route.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has released its traffic figures for October 2024. The figures, announced on November 21, 2024, show that the airline operated over 10,000 passenger and cargo flight sectors in a single month for the first time in 2024. The airline carried a total of 2,014,105 passengers in October 2024, an increase of 19.6% compared with October 2023.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Qatar Airways Cargo announced the launch of a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. The collaboration officially began on October 1, 2024, and, according to Qatar Airways, it has already seen the successful movement of approximately 2,400 tons of cargo, including more than 600 tons of perishables and 130 tons of pharmaceuticals.

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the October 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. AirVenture is a time for me to take a break from everyday flying and see old friends, make new ones, and talk flying with everyone. I always think of AirVenture as […] The post Frustrations and Questionable Training first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 117

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

iGA Istanbul Airport, a gateway to the world with its unique position set at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, is thrilled to announce the results from its latest 2023 Sustainability Report, showing an ongoing commitment to a better future for both humanity and the environment. In this report, driven by the overall vision of ‘Focus on the Planet, Target for the Future’, the airport documents its social impact generated through social investment projects with esteemed stakeholders, and refl

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

During the financial year from April 2022 to March 2023, South African Airways (SAA), together with its subsidiaries, attained a net profit of $15.5 million (R252 million), its first positive bottom line since 2012. This was achieved with a fleet of six to eight aircraft, significantly less than its 40+ aircraft fleet in 2012.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Vilma Vaitiekunaite, CEO of Skyllence, brings extensive expertise in aviation communications and leadership to her columns. With a background in corporate strategy, public relations, and crisis management, she has shaped global aviation narratives, including as Chief Communications Officer at Avia Solutions Group. At Skyllence, Vilma drives growth and fosters partnerships while ensuring excellence in air charter services.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

An Etihad Airways executive has confirmed that the Middle Eastern carrier exercised options for three more Airbus A350F aircraft.

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Cargo 129

Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The first such aircraft to sport the updated look, named “Taming Of The Blue," is expected to enter service later this month.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

British Airways has confirmed that it would not temporarily ax flights from London to Bahrain, with the airline citing discussions with partners and stakeholders that underpinned the decision.

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Airline Airlines 117

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The name Barnstormer captures the essence of adventurers, pioneers, heroes, and dreamers—those who dared to reach for the skies and make their dreams take flight. The term itself originated from military pilots returning from WWI, young men whose expertise and careers were built around aviation. As they came home, a new form of entertainment took shape across the United States.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Gulfstream G800 is Gulfstream Aerospace 's latest entry into the ultralong-range business jet market. This luxurious aircraft is designed to set new standards in long-range private aviation, combining cutting-edge technology, exceptional range, and state-of-the-art cabin features.

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Jet 113

Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Delta’s fleet of 121 Boeing 757-200 and 757-300 aircraft might remain in service longer than expected amid aircraft delivery delays.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notification of scheduling relief and a limited waiver of slot usage requirements at four airports.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The airline’s largest aircraft type will return to its Northeast hub next year with regularly-scheduled flights to Europe and the Middle East.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Frontier Airlines has officially returned to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) this week, launching non-stop services to three destinations across the western US. From November 21st, 2024, flights will launch to both San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), followed by flights to Denver International Airport (DEN) on November 22nd.

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Airline Airlines 103

AV Web

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University is the newest institution to join the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative program. The FAA announced the partnership on Wednesday noting that the Daytona Beach, Florida University joins Tulsa Community College and the University of Oklahoma as the first schools to participate in the initiative, which aims to provide a more direct and efficient pathway for the next generation of air traffic controller

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Phoenix Aviation Capital and AIP Capital have jointly acquired a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from ORIX Aviation, securing a long-term lease with American Airlines. This strategic acquisition and lease transfer will not disrupt American Airlines' operations, ensuring the aircraft remains part of their active fleet.

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Airline Airlines 109

AOPA

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

While the FAA has reported progress in reversing the yearslong shortage of designated pilot examiners, many pilots still struggle to schedule a checkride at an affordable price, and wait times are all too often measured in months. Congress has given the FAA additional directives to fix the problem.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Jimmy Buffett flew amphibians and jets on his flying journey.

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Jet 109

Thrust Flight

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

What says “squawk” and flies in the sky? Is it a parrot, a Cessna, or a 787? Or all three? Squawk is a common term used in air traffic control to describe a specific type of radio signal that comes from the plane’s transponder. So this funny word is not just for the birds–pilots of […] The post What is a Squawk in Aviation?

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

When it comes to designing luxurious premium cabins, it seems the large Middle Eastern carriers lead the way, often sparing no expense to develop new concepts, materials, menus and service levels. When Emirates debuted its Premium Economy cabin in 2022, it ushered in a step change of what premium economy could look like, challenging many other airlines' business class layouts.

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Airline Airlines 109

AV Web

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Watsonville Municipal Airport became the second California field to sell GAMI’s G100UL high octane unleaded fuel and to kick it off its offering incentives to based operators as well as those from neighboring fields. The full list of incentives is attached below, but those who keep their planes at Watsonville can get the required STC for free, including the necessary sign off by an IA at the kickoff event on Saturday.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

For the upcoming summer season, all three major US airlines, namely American Airlines , Delta Air Lines , and United Airlines have announced new routes and/or frequency increases on flights to Italy.

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Airline Airlines 109

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Star Alliance has just announced the opening of its newest branded lounge, and it’s the brand’s first in Asia. Star Alliance Lounge Guangzhou Airport basics The Star Alliance has opened a lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), in China. The lounge has opened effective immediately, and follows standard Star Alliance lounge access policies , meaning it’s open to Star Alliance first and business class passengers, as well as Star Alliance Gold members.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

On March 11, 2024, the Department of the Air Force unveiled a $217.5 billion 2025 budget for the United States Air Force (USAF) and the United States Space Force (USSF). This is an increase of $2.4 billion, or 1.1%, compared to this year's budget. The USAF and USSF claim that the increase is needed to maintain the servicer's readiness to respond to current threats, fill gaps, and manage increasing risks.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A spokesperson from Hawaiian Airlines confirmed the planned 2025 service exit in a statement to AirlineGeeks on Thursday.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Avelo's first revenue-generating flight took place in late April 2021 amid the pandemic. Between then and August 2024, the US Department of Transportation showed that it carried 5.3 million passengers, filled 78% of available seats, and operated more than 41,000 flights.

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Airline Airlines 108

AOPA

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This year’s You Can Fly High School Aviation STEM Symposium at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta marks the event’s tenth year, concentrating on providing teaching professionals with tools to support students who have an interest in aviation and giving everyone the opportunity to meet and network with industry experts and aviation educators.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

On Thursday, November 21st, PorterJet officially announced its launch of public operations. The company itself was founded earlier this year and has been operating flights on an ad-hoc basis. Since its inception, the company has operated over 625 total flights. This success of operating on an ad-hoc basis has led to today's launch of public operations in the private jet charter industry.

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Jet 107

AV Web

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Aviation tech firm Skyryse has partnered with Black Hawk reseller Ace Aeronautics to integrate SkyOS—a universal flight control system that simplifies aircraft handling, into hundreds of the military helicopters. According to Skyryse, the partnership, announced in a Nov. 21 press release, aims to transform the iconic military helicopters into the “world’s safest and simplest aircraft to fly.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The US Army has selected drone technology company Red Cat to produce its next-generation small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) as part of its Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record. With drones playing an increasingly prominent role on the modern battlefield and their capacity to be produced (and lost) in number at low costs, the US is eager to establish an industrial base for large-scale production of advanced systems.

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