Aerotime
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has revealed plans to relaunch its seaplane operations in 2025, with a focus on connecting some of India’s most remote regions. On November 9, 2024, SpiceJet announced it aims to enhance regional connectivity and tourism. The budget carrier has partnered with aircraft manufacturer De Havilland to support the trials and provide engineering, technical, and logistical support.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
For the first segment of my two times to Latin America review trip , I flew LATAM’s Boeing 787-9 business class on the 7hr25min overnight flight from Miami (MIA) to Santiago (SCL). I’ve gotta say, LATAM offers a solid business class product, easily the best in South America. The airline has comfortable business class seats with direct aisle access, friendly service, tasty meals that are served efficiently, exceptional bedding, and extensive entertainment.
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Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
The Pilot Network Co-Founder and Delta Boeing 737 pilot, Jason Depew, unfortunately passed away on November 4 following a cardiac arrest. Depew, who, according to JonNYC, had been running, experienced the cardio event while running.
AV Web
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
A woman who trained as an astronaut candidate in 1961 and finally went to space 60 years later was among those honored at the American Valor event in Washington on Saturday. Wally Funk was among soldiers, female special forces operatives and the famed black 24th Infantry Regiment known as the “Buffalo Soldiers” to be celebrated at the televised event.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
While Delta Air Lines is synonymous with its hubs in North American cities like Atlanta, New York, and Detroit, few may recall that the airline once had a significant presence at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany.
AV Web
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
More than 97 percent of Allegiant Airlines’ 1,300 pilots have authorized their union to hold a strike vote even though the airline has offered them a 70 percent pay hike over the next five years. Teamsters Local 2118 said the increase isn’t enough to bring Allegiant pilots to the levels they need. “Allegiant pilots are some of the most overworked and underpaid in the airline industry,” the union said in a statement.
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
By James Kightly, Commissioning Editor On October 26, 2024, at Albury airport, New South Wales, the new English-language translation of To Austalia in Three Days was published by the Uiver Memorial Community Trust. The book, originally published in 1935, details the remarkably flight of the KLM Douglas DC-2 from Mildenhall in the UK to Melbourne, Australia, coming a remarkable second in the 1934 MacRobertson Air Race.
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Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Success can be measured in many ways. Sometimes it’s influence—does the model change the course of the industry or, maybe, uncover a heretofore unseen market niche? Sometimes it’s emotional—the Beech Starship, what few of them are still in the wild, inevitably wow viewers of both the pilot and nonpilot persuasion. But successful? Not at all. Once you get past the aesthetic and emotional, success becomes a game of numbers.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Oneworld carrier, American Airlines is one of the US' 'Big Three' airlines and is the largest in the world by scheduled passenger carried, and daily flights. The carrier, which has several subsidiaries, operates a robust international and domestic network to over 350 destinations across 48 countries.
AV Web
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Are you happy with your ride? Poll: How's Your Airplane? Poll: How's Your Airplane? Wouldn't change a thing Needs a little updating Safe but not attractive Needs major work The post Poll: How’s Your Airplane? appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
New details have emerged regarding the tragic death of 63-year-old Mahasen Mohamed, who passed away aboard a Qatar Airways flight QR731 bound for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on October 31, according to Dallas local newspaper Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
AV Web
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Garmin’s second-gen G3000—called G3000 PRIME—integrated avionics suite will be the new flight deck in the Textron Citation CJ4 Gen3 biz jet (and likely many more applications) and it puts a sharp focus on single-pilot ops and runway awareness. It also promises to ease user workload with a shallower touchscreen user feature set and a more vibrant display presentation with less display bezel and more glass.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
The United States Air Force has long used the MQ-9 Reaper drone to carry out ISR and surgical strike missions in many low-intensity conflict zones around the world. While the fact that low-tech Yemen Houthi rebels are constantly shooting the Reapers down proves they are vulnerable, that doesn't mean they are obsolete - as is shown in India moving to purchase 31 MQ-9B drones for patrol missions.
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Success can be measured in many ways. Sometimes it’s influence—does the model change the course of the industry or, maybe, uncover a heretofore unseen market niche? Sometimes it’s emotional—the Beech Starship, what few of them are still in the wild, inevitably wow viewers of both the pilot and nonpilot persuasion. But successful? Not at all. Once you get past the aesthetic and emotional, success becomes a game of numbers.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
With November in full swing, Air France has made a subtle change to its new and popular route between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). In what appears to be a response to increased demand, the French flag carrier has swapped out its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with the 777-200ER on the route.
Altitudes Magazine
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Duncan Aviation has announced that Cory Kolman has joined its team as the company’s Regional Manager in the Southwest territory of the United States.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
An Arizona woman has filed a complaint against Dallas-based Southwest Airlines after the carrier damaged a basketball teams wheelchairs amid a cross-country trip for a national championship earlier this year. Months later, the frustrated woman is alleging the low-cost airline violated federal laws regarding the treatment of disabled passengers.
All Plane
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Electric aviation Bye Aerospace has started to build its first all-electric aircraft, the eFlyer 2. Advanced Air Mobility The Middle East had long been assumed to be one of the likeliest launchpads for the eVTOL economy. China has also been working on its own ecosystem. But another country that seems to have taken a really keen interest in advanced air mobility is Japan and the major US eVTOL developers have noticed.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Access to an exclusive lounge and premium inflight bedding are just to name a few.
AV Web
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Only 10 percent of respondents said their airports need major work. The post Last Week’s Poll Results: Airports Generally Good appeared first on AVweb.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
On Tuesday, a man was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport as he tried to board a flight to Doha, Qatar. His intended destination was Syria, where he planned to join ISIS and engage in terrorism.
Jetwhine
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
No matter their experience level, not all pilots will interpret the apparent facts of a situation and reach the same conclusion.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Canada and the United States share the longest international border in the world. Stretching from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, the land border has two sections: one between Alaska and Canada and another along the 49th parallel.
The Aviationist
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Today marks the final A-10 Demo Team performance, after 1800 shows across 10 countries over the course of more than 40 years. Nov. 10, 2024, marked a sad day in the airshow community: the final demonstration by the U.S. Air Force’s A-10C Demonstration Team after a 40 year run. In Stuart, Florida, the team flew […] The post A-10C Demonstration Team Flies Final Show appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
The Beechcraft Premier I is a light business jet designed and developed by Hawker Beechcraft in the mid-1990s. Designed to compete with the Cessna Citation Jet family of aircraft, the Premier 1 was launched at the September 1995 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention.
The Aviationist
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
The notional concept comes as the U.S. Air Force prepares for an analysis of alternatives for the Next Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS). Lockheed Martin’s secretive Skunk Works division has just released a new notional concept intended for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS), which is set to pair with the […] The post Skunk Works Reveal New Stealthy Tanker Concept With Twin Flying Booms appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
I wrote this review yesterday at 35,000 feet above Northern Australia on a Royal Brunei Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for Brunei, a small resource-rich country on the island of Borneo in the South China Sea. This was my first flight with the nation's flag carrier and my first visit to Brunei, which this week is hosting the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) 68th Assembly of Presidents.
The Aviationist
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Colombia has been attempting to replace its old Kfirs and held talks with both Saab for the Gripen and Dassault for the Rafale in late 2022. Saab is also seeking to increase its presence in the South American market after its 2014 deal with Brazil for 36 Gripen E/F jets. Claims emerged once again about […] The post Colombia Reportedly Considering Saab Gripen to Replace its Kfirs as Swedish Jet Debuts in Multinational Drill in Brazil appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Today, the air cargo world is dominated by just a few players, with American giants UPS Airlines and FedEx Express dominating the market with massive fleets and extensive networks. Amid the rise of online shopping, more packages are shipped every year, bringing in consistent revenue streams for airlines like UPS and FedEx.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Sweden has officially selected the Embraer C-390 Millennium as its new tactical transport aircraft, marking the first purchase of this model in Northern Europe. The move representing a new chapter in Brazil-Sweden relations, was confirmed by the manufacturer on November 10, 2024. The C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft will modernize the Swedish Air Force fleet, according to Embraer.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
If the COVID-19 pandemic taught aviation nothing else, it did show the danger of outsourcing strategically important parts of the business to third-party providers. When airlines needed to get grounded aircraft back into service, many were stymied by the lack of slots in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities, leaving them short of much-needed capacity when demand surged.
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
The Infante de Orleans Foundation (FIO) has unveiled plans for its new facilities in Getafe, with construction set to begin in 2025 and the grand opening expected in 2026. After decades of planning and several delays, including an earlier, cost-prohibitive project by renowned British architect Norman Foster, the FIO has finally found a new home. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the foundation, which had previously explored other locations such as Murcia and Ciudad Real.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Construction work has been ongoing for nearly a year at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). While travelers have been inconvenienced over the past year, one of the new projects will open just in time for the holiday rush, reducing wait times.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Hello from Rome! I’m just kicking off my quick detour to Africa , and flew ITA Airways’ Airbus A320neo business class on the 1hr35min flight from Paris (CDG) to Rome (FCO). I’m a huge fan of ITA Airways in general, and have greatly enjoyed the Airbus A330-900neo and Airbus A350-900 business class experience. So, how does the carrier’s short haul product compare, on flights between Italy and neighboring countries?
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Airports are often bustling with activity at all hours, What Are Airport Curfews And Why Do They Matter? Many US airports enforce these curfews to limit noise pollution, minimize disruptions, and maintain harmony with surrounding neighborhoods. Here's a detailed look into night curfews, why they're implemented, how they affect airlines, and which airports have the strictest policies.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
A US resident is suing EgyptAir for $5 million after suffering second-degree burns caused by a hot tea spill on an international flight. The incident, which occurred on February 18, 2024, during a flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo (CAI), Egypt, left a 35-year-old passenger with what the complainant describes as “severe” and “permanent” injuries.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Using information gathered by Cirium , the world's most trusted source of aviation analytics, we have made a list of ITA Airways routes that will fly to the United States in November 2024.
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