Aerotime

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The official report into how a Qantas Airbus A380 flew for almost 300 hours and 34 flights with a tool lodged in one of its four engines has been published by the Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB). The report has made recommendations to be followed by the Australian airline so that any future such events are avoided. On December 6, 2023, one of Qantas ’ 10-strong fleet of Airbus A380-842s arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at the end of a routine scheduled passenger flight

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Airline Airlines Jet 311

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Etihad Airways has said that its network expansion strategy and significant business growth in its cargo division have allowed the airline to grow its revenues by 21%, resulting in a substantial increase in profitability.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 132

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Iberia operated the first revenue service across the Atlantic using its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft on November 14, 2024. Iberia flight IB347 departed Madrid-Barajas (MAD) at 13.00 local time bound for Boston-Logan (BOS), where it is expected to land at around 14.15 local time. Spanish flag carrier @Iberia is the first airline in the world to fly the @Airbus A321XLR.

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Airline Airlines 275

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after an Airbus A321neo operated by American Airlines performed an unusual takeoff path near Honolulu on Wednesday. Rather than making an immediate right turn upon departure, the crew missed instructions and flew the aircraft straight out east.

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Airlines Airline Air Traffic Control Pilot 128

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Etihad Airways has announced its latest financial results for the nine months ending on September 30, 2024. The headlines of the results show that the Abu Dhabi-based carrier achieved a profit after tax of AED 1.4 billion ($368 million), a number that represents a significant increase of 66%, up from AED 814 million ($222 million) during the same period in 2023.

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Cargo Airline Airlines Pilot 266

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The UKs Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has concluded that the absence of wing walkers contributed to the ground collision between a British Airways Airbus A350 and a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 at London Heathrow Airport on April 6, 2024.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It has been an intense week for Virginia-based hybrid-electric aircraft startup Electra. On November 13, 2024, Electra revealed the design of its future EL9 ultra short takeoff and landing hybrid-electric nine-seater aircraft. The EL9 uses blown lift technology to land on runways as short as 150 feet (45 meters), which would even enable it to land in unconventional spots such as football fields and parking lots.

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Payload Lift Runway Airline 241

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

BOC Aviation has announced that it has entered into a lease agreement with its existing customer Turkish Airlines for the lease of six Airbus A321neo aircraft. The new additional aircraft will be supplied to the carrier from an outstanding order that the Singapore-based leasing firm has with Airbus, and all will be supplied to Turkish Airlines by 2027.

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Airlines Airline Cargo 141

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Boeing has begun handing out layoff notices to its employees, aiming to cut around 10% of its workforce as its chief executive outlined a vision of becoming a more streamlined organization.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it has set a new record, overseeing 148 licensed space operations in Fiscal Year 2024—a 30 percent jump from last year. The agency also forecasted that the number of commercial space operations could more than double by 2028, signaling unprecedented growth in the sector. To keep pace with this rapid expansion, the FAA is creating an Aerospace Rulemaking Committee to modernize its licensing regulations.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Australian investigators have revealed that a Qantas Airbus A380 , registered as VH-OQI, flew for more than 290 hours with a tool inside one of the engines before it was found again during regular maintenance.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Investigators stated that maintenance staff knew the tool was missing but placed the aircraft into revenue service anyway.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Until the weekend's update, Asiana Airlines had scheduled a daily Airbus A380 service to Los Angeles International Airport next summer, although it probably never intended to operate just this. According to its latest filing, it now plans a double daily superjumbo service , returning what it offered this year.

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Airlines Airline 119

AV Web

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) shortage is improving, according to officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). During this year’s 2024 annual Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) Designated Pilot Examiner Symposium, FAA leaders highlighted ongoing efforts to expand the DPE pool— noting that more than 100 DPE’s have been added to the system.

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Stability Pilot Airline Airlines 99

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Bermuda Triangle is now within a two-hour flight of the North Carolina Triangle as BermudaAir launches flights to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) alongside routes to South Carolina and Connecticut.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Photo by Edward Figuli: Papa Xray, one of the Grob 103s from the Philadelphia Glider Council, maintains perfect formation with the Piper Pawnee towplane while departing runway one. Photo by The Gipper: First snow on the mountains, Idaho-Montana border Photo by Jeremy Lezin: My brother Matt and me, taken near my home base of Watsonville CA in my Carbon Cub SS taken with an Insta360 on a selfie stick.

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Runway 98

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Iberia is hitting the headlines with its brand-new Airbus A321XLR. The carrier has performed some short-haul familiarization flights within Europe before it starts deploying it to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).

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Airline Airlines 116

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Icelandair is known for its creative business model of one-stop connectivity between North America and Europe via Iceland, thanks to the advantageous geography of its home base. The airline has just announced a new destination, which is kind of outside the carrier’s typical expansion strategy. Icelandair adds Keflavik to Istanbul route As of September 5, 2025, Icelandair will be launching a new 4x weekly flight between Keflavik (KEF) and Istanbul (IST).

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Airlines Airline 96

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Customs and Border Protection officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) foiled a cocaine smuggling plan after they seized the substance hidden inside packages of hot chocolate. Customs officials at airports around the world are always vigilant about what is being passed through the countrys borders and come across a range of items, from illegal gold to exotic animals for the black market.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Back in the day, it was rare to see big welcome bonuses or generous rewards structures on small business credit cards. That has changed, and nowadays we’re seeing card issuers place a huge emphasis on business cards. This is obviously an area where they see a lot of opportunity and are hoping to grow market share. That’s great news for consumers, since it means we’re seeing big welcome bonuses, creative new products, and more.

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Airline Airlines Approach 94

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

According to the Pentagon Press Secretary at a routine press briefing, F-35Cs operated by the Marine Corps took off from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) aircraft carrier and participated in airstrikes against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in northern Yemen. According to The War Zone , this could be the first combat use of the F-35C variant ( Marine Corps F-35Bs and F-35As of the Israeli Air Force have previously participated in combat operations ).

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Flyertalk

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The airline announced a new set of amenities set to improve the passenger experience, including two new drink selections and comfort items rolling out at the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. Espresso Martini, Higher Quality Blankets Coming Soon to Flights For flyers seeking the ultimate refreshment options, Alaska is offering two new beverages that showcase the flavors of the West Coast.

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Airlines Airline 94

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Etihad Airways has announced that from December, a number of its flights will be operated by Wamos Air. Starting on December 15th, 2024, Wamos Air will operate flights between Etihad Airways' hub at Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) with its Airbus A330-200 aircraft, as reported by AeroRoutes.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Abu Dhabi-based airline attributed its strong financial results to booming passenger numbers, expanding cargo business, and strategic cost-saving measures.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 96

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Tulum International Airport (TQO) - officially called Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport - is closing in on one year of operations since opening its doors on December 1st, 2023. Representing a brand-new gateway to the Mexican Caribbean region, TQO acts as a supplementary airport to the busier Cancun International Airport (CUN) located around 100km north.

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Airline Airlines 111

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Singapore Airlines is known for having long served amazing champagne in its Suites Class and first class. The airline has now announced an exciting new exclusive agreement on this front, which many passengers will appreciate. Louis Roederer Cristal 2015 coming to Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines will become the only airline in the world to serve Cristal 2015 champagne, following an exclusive agreement with French champagne house Louis Roederer.

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Airlines Airline 87

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

one world Alliance founder Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's national flag carrier. Its main hub is Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) on the island of Chek Lap Kok in western Hong Kong. In business since 1946, Cathay Pacific now flies to over 190 destinations in 60 countries. Voted the world's best airline four times by an international air transport rating organization, Skytrax Cathay Pacific has a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

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Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

On Wednesday, Boeing announced it would begin issuing layoff notices to its employees as part of its plan to trim 17,000 jobs or 10 percent of its global workforce. According to Reuters , U.S. employees receiving layoff notices this week will remain on Boeing’s payroll until January, in compliance with federal regulations requiring a 60-day notice before employment is terminated.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A believed-to-be United Airlines flight attendant is recovering after an altercation onboard a flight on Monday. It happened at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) before departing for Denver International Airport (DEN).

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Airlines Airline Cabin Crew 111

AOPA

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The expansion of BasicMed privileges included in the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 is now in full effect as of November 12.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Not all air forces possess multirole fighter jets. For the purposes of this list, light or ground fighter jets are not counted (such as the F-5 Northrop and the Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot). If this list had been written a year or two ago, Brazil would have made the list (but they are now operating the first of their new Saab Gripen E fighters ). Here are five air forces lacking multirole fighter jets (or almost lacking in the case of South Africa).

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Jet 111

Aviation News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Data-driven vote of confidence mitigates downtime and maximizes fleet availability Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced that it is increasing the scheduled inspection intervals for.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is the primary international airport serving Providence and the state of Rhode Island , a purpose the facility was designed to serve since it was built in the early 1930s. For decades, the airport primarily served as a regional airport that connected Providence to the extensive networks of legacy airlines, with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines all operating services to their many hubs.

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Airlines Airline 111

Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Bermuda-based startup airline was initially founded in 2023 and currently has two Embraer E175 aircraft in its fleet.

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Airlines Airline 98

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

On Thursday, November 14th, Wheels Up revealed that it has closed on approximately $332 million in revolving financing from the Bank of America. The company also announced that it closed on the acquisition of GrandView Aviation's fleet of light aircraft. This includes the acquisition of a mix of 17 Embraer Phenom 300s and Embraer Phenom 300Es. It also includes the related maintenance assets and customer programs from GrandView Aviation.

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Jet 111

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Underappreciated type offers the next owner a lot of machine for the money. In the post-pandemic era, buyers of all aircraft types are united in one viewpoint—airplanes are darn expensive. The days of sub-$30,000 Cessna 172s and Piper Cubs are well behind us, and bargain hunters are forced to sharpen those pencils, do research, and seek out underappreciated types to get the most airplane for their money.

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Airplanes Pilot Hangar 76

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Star Alliance carrier Air India confirmed today that it has successfully migrated Vistara's frequent flyers into an all-new loyalty program that replaces Flying Returns as the loyalty program for the unified airline.

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Airlines Airline 111