Aerotime

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Boom Supersonic’s demonstrator aircraft, XB-1, completed its eighth of ten planned subsonic test flights before testing supersonic flight before the end of 2024. The test focused on testing the aircraft’s handling qualities without the stability augmentation system (SAS) activated. During the 54-minute flight, Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg safely navigated the XB-1 to a maximum altitude of 25,040 feet (7,632 meters) and a speed of Mach 0.82 (487 knots true airspeed), demonstrat

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The 15th edition of the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, also known as the Zhuhai Airshow, opened on November 12, 2024, with Chinas COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) playing a pivotal role in this grand showcase. With the COMAC C919 and C909 models gaining more traction, the event marked another key milestone for COMAC in its journey towards establishing a strong presence in the global aviation market.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 preparing for takeoff from Dallas Love Field (DAL) was hit by a bullet on November 15, 2024. The aircraft was about to operate Flight 2494 to Indianapolis (IND). The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the event in a statement, saying: “While taxiing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport, Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was reportedly struck by gunfire near the cockpit around 8:30 p.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 15.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Over the past few weeks, airlines, mainly British Airways , have been in the headlines for canceling long-haul routes. On multiple occasions, the British carrier has said that it was forced to manage its capacity due to supply shortages related to Rolls-Royce and the companys Boeing 787 engine choice, the Trent 1000.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The Telluride Airport, situated at 9,070 feet atop a mesa in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, offers one of aviation’s most spectacular approaches. While the views are breathtaking, flying into KTEX demands respect and careful preparation. Before any flight, pilots should thoroughly review Telluride’s airport website for critical planning information.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

US-based aerospace manufacturer Boeing delivered layoff notices this week to more than 400 members of its professional aerospace labor union, the first in a long series of labor cuts that could affect thousands of employees in the coming months. Facing long-term financial and regulatory struggles and the short-term effects of an eight-week machinist strike, few analysts were surprised that Boeing would be looking to reduce its labor force and cut down on its operating expenses.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

John Elliot’s Fokker Triplane at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport in Virginia has succesfully been installed with a 1918 LeRhone rotary engine, which had not run since November 12, 1918, and which had never before been mounted on an airplane before now. The engine was found a number of years ago still in its factory crate, complete with tool set and a three page record log.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Several animals were being shipped to a local pet store onboard the Wednesday flight when 132 hamsters escaped from their cages.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

An American Airlines flight encountered a hydraulic failure that forced it to divert to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Georgia. The aircraft arrived safely at the airport, and no passengers or crew members were injured.

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Altitudes Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

For more than 80 years, Bell has been reimagining the experience of flight and now the Fort Worth- headquartered aircraft manufacturer has announced the delivery of its 500th Bell 429.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Turbulence , while not a danger to the aircraft itself, can make for pretty unpleasant flying conditions for those onboard, and sometimes even severe injury or death.

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World Airline News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Hawaiian Airlines announced: ‘Tis the season for nonstop service between Hawai‘i and New Zealand! Hawaiian Airlines today welcomed over 200 guests, all eager to begin their tropical holiday or connect to the continental U.S. following the resumption of HA446, the carrier’s seasonal Auckland-Honolulu flight. Guests onboard HA446 were welcomed with fresh orchid lei following their Honolulu arrival.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Breeze airways launched its inaugural nonstop flight from West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on Thursday morning, marking the return of direct service to New York for the first time in over a decade. Despite rainy weather, the flight took off with eager passengers, signaling a major milestone for the airport and the local community.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

All four people aboard a Cherokee Six that crashed into California parking lot on Sunday survived with minor to moderate injuries. The plane hit a few cars and a motorhome at the Pomona Fairplex, which was hosting the National Hot Rod Association drag race finals. The accident happened about 11:30 a.m. local time. Thousands of people packed the event but no one on the ground was hurt because they were all watching a race.

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Drag 61

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

An Alaska Airlines flight took a turn for the chaotic last Tuesday. A reportedly intoxicated woman began disrupting the flight when she hit her husband, disrupted passengers by flailing her arms, and intentionally hit her head on the seat in front of her.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

NBAA has hit back at a study on the environmental impact of business aviation it says relies “on a cherry-picked data set, flawed analysis and omission of key facts.” Last week the journal Communications Earth and Environment issued its report that concluded that “regulation is needed to address the sector’s growing climate impact.” The summary of the report got wide play in the mainstream media and NBAA has sent its rebuttal to all those that used it.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

November is typically one of London Heathrow's quieter months, with an uptick seen in December due to the Christmas holidays. Despite this, London's primary Airport has a staggering 19,206 flights scheduled this November, according to schedule data from Cirium. This would make it the world's 10th busiest airport by number of scheduled passenger flights and the busiest in Europe.

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Photographic Logbook

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Getting the Band Back Together In mid-November, I instigated a common scenario. It went something like this: 1. I looked at the forecast and got really excited about the potential for a good flying day. 2. I sent a text message to Tom proposing a flight that day. 3. Tom said, "I'm in!" I suggested Greene as a destination, a grass field tucked into the Chenango River valley 10 miles northeast of the long paved runways at Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

After WWII , for some reason, many have looked back and thought Germany was on the cusp of some sort of revolutionary technological breakthrough that could have changed the outcome of the war. This was never true, and the closest thing to a "Wunderwaffe" or "wonder-weapon" in the war was arguably the US atomic bomb.

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Jet 112

Gary's Flight Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Shout out to fellow Commander owner Rodney Crews for proving the new logos for 3 Tango Charlie.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Airport experience can be pleasant or stressful depending on various factors. From the timing of ones flight to the traveling season, everything affects the length and quality of time spent at an airport. And sometimes, two airports serving the same city can offer different experiences, according to a recent finding.

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The Aviationist

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The first C-130J-30 Hercules earmarked for conversion into an E-130J TACAMO aircraft for the U.S. Navy is in production. Fresh on the heels of the announcement that the U.S. Navy’s E-6B Mercury replacement in the take charge and move out (TACAMO) role will be designated E-130J, it has been revealed that the first C-130J-30 airframe […] The post First E-130J TACAMO Airframe in Production appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

For 70 years, the B-52 Superfortress has been a symbol of American air power. Go to museums in Vietnam today, and visitors will see large amounts of American-made weapons on display (including B-52 wreckage) along with the retired Soviet gear used to fight it. One interesting claim in Vietnamese museums is that a MiG-21 " Fishbed " fighter jet shot down a B-52 as it flew over North Vietnam.

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The Aviationist

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Air Force Materiel Command’s Col. Timothy M. Helfrich broke down what might constitute the Increment 1 and Increment 2 of the CCAs, describing how the service is changing the procurement of the unmanned assets to meet costs and schedule while adapting to emerging technologies and threats. The AFMC (Air Force Material Command) revealed on Nov. […] The post As General Atomics, Anduril Wingmen Drones Clear USAF Critical Design Review, Let’s Look at how Modern Wars are Informing the CCA

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

US-based rapper Rick Ross purchased a private jet in April 2023. This is a Gulfstream G550 jet, registered as N676AS and built in 2012. He has heavily customized the aircraft, both inside and out, and talked about how important he expects it to be for his work and business. We look here at some of the stand-out facts of this exciting private jet.

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Jet 118

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The Kalinin K-7 was an ambitious and innovative aircraft developed in the early 1930s in the Soviet Union by Konstantin Kalinin. It was designed to serve multiple roles, intended to function both as a heavy bomber and a passenger aircraft, capable of carrying either 120 passengers or 112 paratroopers. Its distinctive configuration, featuring twin booms and large underwing pods that housed fixed landing gear and machine gun turrets, set it apart from conventional aircraft of the time.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Aerial firefighting is a dedicated profession in which aircraft support ground crews. Various types of aircraft or helicopters are used to combat wildfires. These aircraft are built with multiple functions that can support various specialties to support ground crews below.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

India announced the successful test of its first long-range hypersonic missile, a development Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh hailed as a “historic moment.” The Indian missile took off from Abdul Kalam Island on the east coast on November 16, 2024. Developed by the state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation in collaboration with industry partners, it is designed to deliver payloads over distances exceeding 1,500 kilometers (930 miles).

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Payload 272

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Boeing , a cornerstone of the aerospace industry, has faced significant challenges over the past decade that have impacted its reputation and operations. These issues can be traced back to the development and deployment of crucial aircraft models, notably the 737 MAX, 787 Dreamliner, and 777X program.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Ukraine experienced one of the largest air attacks by Russia since the start of the invasion, targeting civilian infrastructure and causing multiple casualties on November 17, 2024. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy detailed the scale of the assault, describing it as a “massive combined strike on all regions of Ukraine.” The attack involved an array of drones and missiles, including Iranian-made Shaheed drones and cruise and ballistic missiles such as Zircon, Iskander, and Kinzhal. “

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

First conceived in the mid-1970s, the Embraer EMB 120 Braslia is a twin-engine regional airline designed by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, a plane with around 30 seats that served mostly short-haul destinations. The aircraft was part of the manufacturer's designated 12X family, sharing several characteristics.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Rep. Sam Graves, the self described airplane nut who also chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is apparently in the running to be the next Transportation Secretary and regardless of your politics, it would be tough to find a more qualified or more passionate choice. Too bad he’s not Elon Musk’s favorite for the job.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The Pilatus PC-12, a single-engine turboprop aircraft from Swiss manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft, is highly popular among private owners, charter companies, and air medical services for its speed, range, reliability, and versatility. In terms of speed, the PC-12 has a cruise speed, top speed, and other performance factors that make it an efficient and relatively fast option in its class.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Boeing is one of the most well-known aircraft manufacturers in the world. Founded more than 100 years ago in the state of Washington, Boeings presence has spread throughout the world, and the company has cemented its place in aviation history. Today, Boeing is remembered primarily for aircraft like the 747 and 737 family, but there is so much more the manufacturer has done.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Turbulence is a given in aviation, but it may catch some people by surprise, especially if they are new to flying or have not flown in a while. While it is a standard practice in the industry for pilots and air traffic controllers to plan flight paths and routes around hazardous weather , the fact is that turbulence can be unavoidable and unpredictable in some cases.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Boeing has converted several of its commercial aircraft series into freighters over the decades. The company's current Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) program covers some of the manufacturer's best-known commercial aircraft families - the 737, 757 and 767. This is not to say these are the only Boeing aircraft being converted, as the company also works with third-parties on other models, such as the 777.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Using information gathered by Cirium , the world's most trusted source of aviation analytics, this article will look at all American Airlines flights operating Airbus A321neo aircraft that have more than 100 rotations scheduled in December 2024. It is worth pointing out that the numbers quoted are only for the planes and not for total capacity on the routes, as the airline may have more flights using other aircraft types.

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