Aerotime

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Turkish Airlines has touched down at Sydney Airport (SYD) after completing its longest ever flight and officially launching the new service from Istanbul to Australia’s capital. The Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER landed on November 29, 2024, shortly before 18:20, with the carrier’s CEO Bilal Ekşi on board the inaugural flight. The new service to Sydney began on November 28, 2024, from Istanbul Airport (IST), before stopping in Kuala Lumpa after an almost 10-hour flight.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Delta Air Lines has plans to retrofit some of its more outdated wide body jets, though the exact details of what will be changing remains to be seen. Delta A330-300s will likely get new business class & more As reported by @xJonNYC , Delta has plans to upgrade the interiors of its Airbus A330-300s, starting later in 2026. Delta has a rather varied (and outdated) wide body fleet.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The first of 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft due to join the Malaysia Airlines fleet has arrived at Kuala Lumpa Airport (KUL) after the jet was officially handed over in Toulouse, France. The factory new Airbus A330neo (A330-900) left Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) on November 28, 2024, shortly before 21:00, and arrived at its new home on November 29, 2024, at 16:52 local time.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

@xJonNYC has the scoop on how Delta Air Lines is planning some improvements to its long haul business class, which is marketed as Delta One. This is part of Delta’s goal of offering a best-in-class business class product. The question is, will the changes make a material difference, or is the airline being overly optimistic? Delta has a customer satisfaction problem While Delta is often thought of as the most premium airline in the United States, it seems that a lot of the carrier’s premium cust

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Indian airlines have been the target of nearly 1,000 bomb hoaxes in 2024 so far, with over 600 fake threats made in October alone, according to a government minister. On November 27, 2024, India’s deputy civil aviation minister Murlidhar Mohol told the country’s parliament that as of November 14, 2024, there had been a huge rise in bomb threats compared with previous years.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

It’s an exciting day for Malaysia Airlines, as the oneworld carrier has just taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo. Malaysia Airlines has 20 Airbus A330neos on order In August 2022, Malaysia Airlines placed an order for 20 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, with 10 of the planes being purchased directly from Airbus, and 10 being leased from Dublin-based Avolon.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Etihad Airways has revealed its new Airbus A320neo emblazoned with a cricket-inspired fresh look livery in recognition of its partnership with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The aircraft, which is also the first Airbus A320neo to be operated by a UAE carrier, will run on short-haul routes from December 2024 to CSK’s cricketing home in Chennai, India.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet has launched its first flight connecting Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi with Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The maiden flight, VJ 905, departed Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) at 07:20 local time on November 28, 2024. The Airbus A320 reached Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) at 11:20 local time, after a flight time of just under three hours.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is working to shorten the time needed to be a PLAAF fighter pilot. In a November 2024 Air University China Aerospace Studies Institute paper picked up by Air & Space Forces Magazine on November 26, the PLAAF flight academies are accelerating pilot production – which is being helped by a new jet trainer.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The restoration of B-17G 44-85718 (N900RW), formerly known as Thunderbird and soon to be renamed We The People , is making significant progress at the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Madras, Oregon. Owned by Scott Glover and the Mid-America Flight Museum since December 2020, this historic aircraft has undergone extensive work, particularly on its wings, where intricate rebuilding efforts are breaking new ground in B-17 restoration history.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Many aviation observers blame the demise of Virgin Australia on its strategy to push Qantas on international routes, particularly its entry into long-haul markets using widebody aircraft. Virgin Australia is now back in the long-haul international game, but this time, it is using Qatar Airways aircraft and crews for its flights between Australia and Doha.

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Thrust Flight

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Accomplishing your private pilot certificate is an adventure no matter the category and class you’re exploring. Unless you’re learning in a glider or a balloon, at some point in your training it will be time to leave the proverbial nest of your local airport and training area to embark on a cross-country training flight. Requirements […] The post Student Pilot’s Guide to Cross Country Planning appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Earlier this year, American Airlines added international flights to Tulum, Mexico, from three US destinations – Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Miami. However, one of these routes (from Charlotte) will soon be removed from its network. While initially intended to be a year-round service, the airline has now changed its plans for this route and will suspend it next year.

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World Airline News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Malaysia Airlines announced: Malaysia Airlines proudly welcome home our first Airbus A330neo (9M-MNG) heralding a new era of modern elegance and cutting-edge innovation. More than just a an aircraft, its a symbol of our commitment to redefining travel experience and connecting Malaysia to the world. The aircraft departed from Toulouse, France and arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) escorted by the RMAF Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jet and landing to a grand water salute.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded an $89 million contract to Elbit Systems of America to equip its F-16 Block 40/42 fleet with a new head-up display (HUD). The display, called Wide-Angle Conventional Head-Up Display (WACHUD), enables pilots to access critical information during flights and will replace the Diffractive Optic HUD installed on some USAF F-16s.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The new aircraft, scheduled for delivery in April 2025, will be the first of 28 on firm order, gradually replacing the airline’s older Boeing 737s.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The way airlines choose to price their tickets is not simple, to say the least, and many may find it difficult to navigate the complex and arduous web that is an airline's booking platform. It is important to note that not all tickets onboard the same flight will sell at even close to the same price, something that makes a lot of sense from a financial perspective but can be rather confusing to the passenger.

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Thrust Flight

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In this guide I’ll share exactly what you need to use to record videos in flight and share the best GoPro airplane mounts. GoPros and action cameras are fun ways to share your aviation adventure. Whether you’re shooting content for your followers or just documenting your aerial adventures for posterity, the GoPro was designed to […] The post The Best GoPro Airplane Mounts — A Guide to Filming Your Flights appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The incident previously resulted in the closure of two runways at the airport.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Living overseas and flying for an international air carrier can be an attractive and rewarding opportunity for many pilots.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In a tragic accident, a US Army Air Corps B-24 Liberator, called Lady Jane, crashed at Norwich, England on November 13, 1944. The plane was reportedly experiencing mechanical problems on return from a bombing mission. Weather reports confirmed clouds and poor visibility near the airfield that night.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg grounded much of the company’s corporate fleet used for travel by its 19-member executive council in mid-September.

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Air Facts

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Friday Photo: Afternoon Stratus Enveloping the Golden Gate Bridge Air Facts Journal The view: Karl The Fog eating the Golden Gate Bridge The pilot: Jim Hopp The airplane: American Champion Citabria The mission: Returning home from a checkride The memory: My student had just passed her Private Pilot checkride in the airplane. Not surprisingly, she was wiped!

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

UAE national carrier Etihad Airways is set to double the number of African destinations served over the next year. The airline recently announced two new destinations in Africa as part of its historic route network expansion.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Hong Kong Airlines once again plans to operate long haul flights, after that strategy nearly liquidated the airline back in 2019. However, the company is going about it a bit more conservatively this time around. Hong Kong Airlines resuming intercontinental flights Hong Kong Airlines is currently a regional carrier, primarily operating flights within Asia.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In the year to July 2024, the US had an estimated 113 million long-haul passengers, equivalent to nearly 155,000 passengers daily each way. This finding is based on examining booking data available via OAG Traffic Analyzer. The US-UK was the largest market, followed by Italy, Japan, India, and Germany.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Malaysia Airlines continues to expand its fleet with newer aircraft types, including the Airbus A350XWB and Boeing 737 MAX.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the largest airport in the Pacific Northwest in the United States (US). It is a hub for Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines , the latter of which is headquartered in Seattle. In 2023, the airport saw more than 50 million passengers, just 2% below its pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The carrier is the newest member of the SkyTeam alliance, joining on Sept. 1, and has recently been adding more routes to partner hubs.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has appointed several construction firms with extensive airport construction experience for the overhaul project. The appointments are split between project managers and design-build contractors.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

About the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt A successful high-altitude bomber and America’s leading fighter in the ground-attack role, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt served the USAAF from 1941 to 1945. Produced by Republic Aviation, the Thunderbolt was a short-to-medium-range escort fighter capable of combat at high-altitude (air-to-air) and also efficient in ground attacks.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

A Delta Air Lines' stowaway on a flight to Paris will be flown to the United States to face charges after being denied entry in France.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The airline's signature blue and white color scheme is instantly recognizable, reflecting the colors of the Israeli flag.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

It is relatively easy for an airline to make money in the all-important third quarter (July-September). They must do so, as this feeds into the war chest to help them through the significantly more challenging winter months when demand and fares reduce. Most airlines lose money in the winter.

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Aviation News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Toulouse, France, 29 November 2024 – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A330neo. The A330-900, is.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Nobody enjoys delays. If anyone tells you they do, they are probably lying to you. Unless a delay helps them avoid something/someone. One of the worst things passengers can hear in an airport is an announcement that a flight has been delayed.

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iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2024 Holiday Edition iPad Pilot News The original Apple iPad was released over 14 years ago on April 3, 2010. Since then Apple has continuously improved the tablet, making upgrades to its storage capacity, screen resolution, processor, connectivity options and form factor. The iPad Pro 11″ and 13″ are the top-end models currently available for sale today, and represent an enormous leap in performance over the original iPad.

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