Aerotime

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A federal judge in the US has rejected Boeings plea deal seeking to absolve the Chicago-based planemaker from any criminal liability and avoid prosecution following two accidents that overshadowed the entry into service of its 737 MAX aircraft. The ruling effectively means that the potential for corporate criminal conviction still hangs over the company, marking a final twist in what has been a grueling year for the US aircraft manufacturer.

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Airplanes Airline Airlines 286

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

London Stansted Airport (STN) has been in the news for all the right reasons of late, having recently broken the record for the busiest day in its history. While this represents part of a wider trend of post-pandemic growth at the airport, its one-runway setup could be seen as an obstacle to further development. However, the facility's latest plans outline how growth can continue in this configuration.

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Runway 115

Aerotime

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported that production of Boeings 737 MAX jet has not resumed since strikes ended in November 2024, according to Reuters. In an interview published on December 4, 2024, Mike Whitaker, the FAA Administrator, told Reuters that he had met Boeing boss Kelly Ortberg earlier this week and toured the Renton production facility.

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Jet Airplanes Airline Airlines 285

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

You will know by now that Etihad Airways plans to take delivery of its first Airbus A321LRs next year, with the variant expected to enter service in August. It eventually aims to have 30-40 LRs.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Airbus faces an audacious delivery target for December if the planemaker is to reach CEO Guillaume Faurys goal to deliver around 770 aircraft in 2024. On December 6, 2024, Airbus announced that the company had delivered 84 aircraft in November 2024, bringing the total number for the year to 643. In July 2024, Airbus reduced its delivery target for the year from 800 planes to around 770, citing the shortage of engines and other key components.

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Airline Airlines 285

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In a nice piece of symmetry, Brisbane Airport has welcomed the inaugural Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane, linking the next two cities to host the Summer Olympic Games. Another symbolic touch was that Delta Air Lines sent its LA28 liveried Airbus A350 to its second destination Downunder, complementing its existing Los Angeles to Sydney route.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is set to increase its upcoming Airbus A350-900 fleet to 10 aircraft after announcing it has ordered an additional five. The Swiss flag carrier confirmed on December 5, 2024, that an order update should see the new Airbus A350s arriving between summer 2025 and the end of 2031. The order for the first five A350-900s was announced in 2022, as a part of Lufthansa Groups purchase of 25 A350s, which was signed with Airbus in 2019.

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Jet Airline Airlines 277

Aerotime

DECEMBER 6, 2024

If you follow aviation accounts on TikTok and Instagram, its more than likely that the platform algorithms will have led you to the Amalfi Jets and the antics of the private jet charters founder and CEO, Kolin Jones. Its no over-exaggeration to say that Amalfi Jets, and the firms extremely likeable leader Jones, have taken the social media world by storm and sharpened the private jet sector’s focus regarding how platforms such as TikTok can be harnessed to stand out in a very crowded field

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Tampa International Airport has shared new image renderings of its upcoming Airside D building. With groundbreaking set to take place in the coming weeks, the $1.5 billion expansion project has now reached the 30 percent design stage, with the full design expected by the end of 2025.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A British Airways Airbus A380 has been forced to return to London after suffering a technical fault on a flight to Miami. Passengers onboard the affected flight spent six hours in the air before the plane landed back where it had first embarked from earlier in the day. The flight concerned was British Airways flight BA209 from London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Miami International Airport (MIA) on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

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Approach Airline Airlines 271

Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Airport management has already said that some airlines have expressed interest in serving the new commercial facility, which is set to open in 2026.

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Airline Airlines 119

Aerotime

DECEMBER 6, 2024

With over 35 years in management, science, and consulting, Dr. Klaus Radermacher KRBE GmbH brings a wealth of experience in analyzing and assessing transportation systems. His innovative approach integrates infrastructure and movement processes into holistic CO2 and energy comparisons. Follow Dr. Klaus Radermachers LinkedIn newsletter Think. Mobility.

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Drag Lift V Speed Airplanes 147

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

LATAM Airlines has unveiled its new business class suites, set to debut in the first quarter of 2025. This announcement comes as the airline commits to making the onboard experience for passengers even more convenient.

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Airline Airlines 117

Chess In the Air

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Now that my Ventus 2cxT has found a new home, I’m ready to share the reasons that led me to buy a new Ventus 3M directly from the factory. It’s not often in life that we get to splurge on a hobby like that so this was a carefully considered decision. In this article I share what led me to this decision. Plus, now that my first season in the new ship is behind me, I have a better perspective on whether it was the right choice for me.

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Cockpit Density Altitude Tail Runway 98

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Arizona, the United States, due to a reported issue with a tire.

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Airline Airlines 116

Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Boom Technology founder Blake Scholl talks about the return of supersonic flight on Bring It Home podcast.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

On Thursday, a US judge rejected Boeings guilty plea to fraud concerning the two fatal crashes caused by the MCAS system in the then-brand-new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The deal was rejected because of a clause concerning diversity and inclusion.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Lesotho will be without scheduled air service until its primary airport in Maseru restores emergency services to acceptable standards.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

US financial institution Chase is opening several new airport lounges over the coming months, with the San Diego location opening today. The credit card issuer opened a Phoenix location last month and has new lounges in Philadelphia, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles that are scheduled to come online beginning next year.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The Himalayan kingdom is adjacent to China and Nepal and best known for the Land of Happiness; Bhutan Airlines introduces brand-new flight to Hongkongers

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Airline Airlines 101

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The Dutch flag carrier, most commonly known as KLM (an abbreviation of Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V.), is a major European airline that operates a robust hub from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, one of the busiest airports in Europe.

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Airline Airlines 114

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Earlier this year, we finally saw the introduction of Delta One Lounges , a long overdue development for the airline that claims to be the most premium in the country. These are dedicated premium lounges that are better than Delta Sky Clubs , and are intended to compete with American Flagship Lounges and United Polaris Lounges. In June 2024, we saw the opening of the Delta One Lounge New York (JFK) , and in October 2024, we saw the opening of the Delta One Lounge Los Angeles (LAX).

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Airline Airlines 97

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Route cuts are continuing at one of Mexico's newest airports. Tulum International Airport (TQO) is a secondary airport that serves domestic and international travel for those destined for the Riviera Maya and Yucatn Peninsula. The airport serves as an alternative gateway to Cancun International Airport, 78 miles to the north.

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Airline Airlines 122

Aviation News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Dec 6 (Reuters) – Airbus delivered 84 planes in November as the planemaker moved back towards end-year targets after a downturn over the summer. Industry.

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General Aviation 90

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Is close air support dead? It certainly seems the world is heading that way, and now it seems the US Army no longer intends to use the AH-64 Apache helicopter for close air support missions - instead, the service is planning to use them to keep raids into the enemy's rear. Meanwhile, in the United States Air Force , the A-10 Warthog is set to retire (likely) before 2030.

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Jet 113

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Welcome to my next trip report series, covering the recent review trip that I took to North Asia, to check out two of the newest business class products there are. This wasnt anywhere close to the wildest review trip Ive taken, and by my standards it was even kind of tame. I flew a total of six segments, and covered just over 16,000 miles. In this series you can expect flight reviews of Alaskas 737 MAX 9 first class, Korean Airs 787-10 business class, Korean Airs A321neo business class, Japan Ai

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Airline Airlines 89

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Fort Worth, Texas-based American Airlines was criticized on Thursday after reportedly informing its flight attendants of its intention to lower the minimum flight attendant staffing requirement on new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The news comes as the carrier is working on rolling out a new premium layout on select planes.

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Airline Airlines 126

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 6, 2024

For the last portion of my two times to Latin America review trip , I had a layover at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) prior to my Copa Boeing 737 MAX business class flight to Panama City. During my layover, I checked out the Amex Centurion Lounge, which Ill be reviewing in this installment (separately, I reviewed the Espaco Banco Safra Lounge , which is the contract lounge used by several airlines, and is also a Priority Pass lounge).

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Airline Airlines 85

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

EVA Air, which is known for some of its playful liveries, has unveiled Pinky Jet - an Airbus A321-200 with a super cute pink Hello Kitty livery. EVA Air has several other jets with Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters in its fleet.

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Jet 111

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a brand that causes confusion among some consumers, especially among those who are Marriott Bonvoy members. What are Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties? What makes them different from other Ritz-Carlton resorts? Do they participate in Marriott Bonvoy? In this post I wanted to answer some of those questions, especially as the brand is continuing to grow.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Air Algerie is a genuinely fascinating airline. As a perpetually unprofitable state-owned entity, it continues to experience a range of financial challenges. But recently, it has shown signs of modernization and growth, and as Algeria transforms its society and economy, the airline potentially has a very bright future ahead of it.

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Airline Airlines 111

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

On Sunday, the 27th of November 2022, a single-engine aircraft made national US news when it crashed through power lines in Gaithersburg, Maryland, coming to rest on a lattice tower. I wrote about the incident at the time as Mooney crashes into power lines but that piece was focused on the crash and the rescue. The NSTB has now issued their final report , working through exactly what happened that day.

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Approach Runway Air Traffic Control Descent 80

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

General Thomas A. Bussiere (commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command) disclosed that the United States Air Force plans to pair advanced autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft (aka loyal wingman drones) with its upcoming Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider strategic bomber. However, he stated the Air Force first wants to see how they mature with fighter jets citing range concerns.

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Jet 111

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Typically, 1940s-era aircraft and vintage warbirds require the owner to adopt maintenance as a second hobby, diligently replacing aging parts and regularly sourcing new ones as their machine approaches eighty years of service. Fortunately, there are alternatives for owners who would prefer to focus more on flying and less on historic stewardship. For example, todays bargain combines a historic warbird flying experience with modern reliability and is available for $87,000 on Aircraft For Sale.

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True Airspeed Transponder Airplanes Cockpit 78

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

When searching for a flight, the ticket price can be dictated by the airline you are flying with and the airport you are departing from. While most people constantly look to depart from the airport closest to where they live, you can save money by flying out of an airport that might be less convenient for you.

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Airline Airlines 111

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 6, 2024

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 6, 2024

On Wednesday night, a Piedmont Airlines Embraer ERJ-145 slid off a taxiway in Michigan during a snowstorm.

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Airline Airlines 110