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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Airline Airlines Approach Jet 267

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Delta Air Lines has plans to retrofit some of its more outdated wide body jets, though the exact details of what will be changing remains to be seen.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 Delta has a rather varied (and outdated) wide body fleet.

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Jet Approach Airline Airlines 104

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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Jet Airline Airlines 292

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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Tail Approach 105

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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Airline Airlines 273

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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Pilot Jet 117

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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Airline Airlines 270

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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Airline Airlines 256

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Chinese investors plan to acquire 100 Boeing 737 MAXs to launch a Budapest-based airline that will operate long haul flights, particularly to China. Yeah, I’m as confused as you are. What we know so far about Hungary Airlines An interesting Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was announced at the China International Supply Chain Expo on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

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Airline Airlines Airplanes Jet 117

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The European Union has finally given the green light for Korean Air’s proposed takeover of Asiana Airlines. The European Commission (EC) announced on November 28, 2024 that it has concluded its review after confirming Korean Air’s fulfillment of all required conditions for the merger with Asiana Airlines. The approval gives Korean Air permission from 13 out of 14 relevant countries, excluding a pending review by the US.

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Cargo Airline Airlines 261

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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Weather 120

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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Airline Airlines Jet 105

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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Airlines Airline 117

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Here’s some great news for air travelers, Qatar Airways, and Virgin Australia. I’m pleasantly surprised by how quickly this has been approved, at least on an interim basis. Qatar Airways’ creative request to boost Australia flights A couple of months ago, it was announced that Qatar Airways intends to buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia. While there are presumably many reasons that Qatar Airways was interested in this investment, the airline seemed to have one primary motivation — getting access

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Approach Airline Airlines 110

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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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

There’s an exciting update for Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), as it has just become a much more competitive global aviation hub. Hong Kong’s third runway project finally complete On November 28, 2024, Hong Kong Airport’s three-runway system was finally commissioned, marking a new milestone in Hong Kong’s aviation development. This project wasn’t cheap, and cost 141.5 billion HKD (18.1 billion USD).

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Runway Cargo Airplanes Airline 101

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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Airlines Airline 104

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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Airline Airlines 99

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 Airlines 113

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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Cockpit Ceiling Pilot Jet 105

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 Airlines 113

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

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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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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Pilot Airlines Airline 97

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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Airlines Airline 109

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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Jet 96

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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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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Airline Airlines 88

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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Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

One of the great things about doing a month of guest posts is that I get to talk to interesting people and ask if I can share their work with you. Mike Riley is the perfect example. Mike Riley went from soloing a glider at 16 to flying the Concorde until his retirement in 1997. Some might be interested to know that like Rudy , he was a member of the Tiger Club, where he learned aerobatics and ended up competing in world championships and as the chief judge in the World Aerobatic Championships in

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

We review the United States Air Force (USAF) ranks from the lowest enlisted to the highest.

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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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Thrust Pilot 98

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The US is the busiest country in the world for annual passenger traffic. According to Statista Research Department, more than 800 million passengers flew in the US in 2023. There are several large airports throughout the country, and in recent years, many of them have been updated or construction projects have been started.

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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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Airlines Airline 78

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, typically known as RFK Racing, is a professional racing team. The RFK Racing team was originally founded as Roush Racing in the late 1980s. At this time, the motorsports organization ran several racing teams, including teams that competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the ARCA Menards Series, the Trans-Am Series, and the MSA Camel GT.

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Jet 108

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

The US Navy squadron VX-23, named the Salty Dogs, is the premier test unit of American naval air power. They are the largest test squadron and entrusted with the most crucial flight testing regimes. Their home field lies near to the Washington D.C. area, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS Pax RIver), Maryland. Their primary mission is research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E) of aircraft and systems intended for the US Navy and Marine Corps fleet.

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Jet 108