Aerotime

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The government of South Korea has ordered the inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by domestic airliners after 179 passengers died when a Jeju Air aircraft crashed during an emergency landing at Muan International Airport (MWX) on December 29, 2024. The announcement was made by Joo Jong-wan, Aviation Policy Chief at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) during a press briefing at the Sejong Government Complex on the morning of December 30, 2024.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Boeing B-17 The Pink Lady , a historic aircraft and one of the few remaining Flying Fortresses, last took to the skies in 2010 when it landed at the La Fert-Alais airfield in France. While the aircraft has remained grounded since then, it continues to be maintained in airworthy condition. During a recent conversation with Maxime Senante, founder and president of the French-based aviation apparel company Barnstormer , we discussed the current status of the airplane and the potential hope to s

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The German electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Volocopter has filed for insolvency while seeking new investors to rescue the future flight project. The CEO of Volocopter , Dirk Hoke, confirmed on December 30, 2024, that the company filed an application for the opening of insolvency proceedings at the Karlsruhe Local Court on December 26, 2024.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The government of South Korea has ordered Boeing 737-800 aircraft inspections following another Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 landing gear malfunction, according to a report by the South Korean news agency Yonhap.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 30, 2024

IndiGo has become the first airline to land at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) as staff conducted the opening flight validation test. The IndiGo Airbus A320 touched down at Indias newest airport on December 29, 2024, as part of NMI gaining its aerodrome license clearance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This is a momentous day for Navi Mumbai International Airport.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules has been the iconic workhorse of United States Air Force (USAF), as well as the other branches of the US armed forces, for more than four decades. The mighty Hercules has provided airlift across the globe from airbases to desolate patches of earth in the most severe corners of the planet. With its tough construction and exceptional performance, the Herc faithfully carried out its missions of humanitarian aid, disaster relief, medical evacuation, troop transpor

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The airline which began flying in 2011 operates a fleet of all-turboprop aircraft from Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, San Juan, and Tampa.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Wall Street Journal just published a cool video interviewing an architect about how airports are designed. If youre an aviation geek, or even just a frequent airport user, its worth a watch. I even learned a few things. Airports are fascinating, complex places As much as people love to hate on airports, the reality is that were all reliant on them, and theyre incredibly complex businesses: In terms of monetization, airports dont just make money from airlines and passenger fees, but they also

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The tragic crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 on Sunday at Muan International Airport, leading to the death of 179 of the 181 people onboard, raised many questions, one of which is why there was a concrete barrier 250 meters from the end of the runway for the aircraft to crash into.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 30, 2024

JetBlue plans to grow its Airbus A220 network in 2025. The carrier has just over 40 A220s in its fleet, which will replace the Embraer E190s.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

On Friday, December 27th, Baykar, the private military drone manufacturer based in Istanbul, Turkey , revealed it has received approval from various Italian authorities to purchase Piaggio Aerospace. As reported by AIN Online, the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy approved the acquisition on Friday, December 27th. This was the final hurdle for Baykar to acquire the major general aviation manufacturer known as Piaggio Aerospace, which is an Italian manufacturer.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 30, 2024

South Korea has ordered a maintenance audit of all Boeing 737-800 airliners operated by its airlines after another Jeju Airlines crew reported a landing gear issue. The flight returned to Seoul after taking off due to an unspecified problem with the gear. The problem occurred a day after a Jeju 737-800 landed gear up at Muan International Airport and hit a berm holding an ILS antenna on the infield.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

It turns out that sometimes things are bigger in the United Kingdom. Rolls-Royce has just run the UltraFan demonstrator aero engine at full power. The massive engine is the world's biggest and can produce over 85,000 lbs of thrust. Rolls-Royce is one of the major producers of commercial jet engines along with the United States' giants - Pratt & Whitney and General Electric ( France's Safran also produces the CMF International LEAP in partnership with Pratt & Whitney ).

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AV Web

DECEMBER 30, 2024

What appears to have been a potential, maybe incipient runway incursion at LAX was caught on video by Airline Videos, a YouTube channel that livestreams movements at the airport. At about 4:20 p.m. on Dec. 27 a Delta Airlines A321 was on the roll on Runway 24 heading for Atlanta. As it accelerated, a Key Lime Air Embraer 135, carrying the Gonzaga University men’s basketball team was taxiing to the gate and was told to hold short of the runway and the crew read back the instructions.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Joyous celebrations around the globe often mark the arrival of a new year, but what if you could celebrate it twice? By crossing the International Date Line (IDL), certain flights allow passengers to effectively "travel back in time," departing on January 1 and landing on December 31 of the previous year.

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The text comes from an unknown number. Do you own a Taylorcraft? A yellow one? I find myself staring at the phone in disbelief. What stupid airplane antics have I recently participated in that would warrant the query? To the best of my knowledge, none. A blossoming sense of anger drives my thumbs. Who is this and why do you want to know? Then comes the reply: Oh, sorry.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Next year, we will see sustainable fleets, a premium passenger experience, and technology-driven airports with biometrics and artificial intelligence.

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Aviation News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

On December 29, 2024, Jeju Air Flight 2216, a Boeing 737-800, crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport in South Korea.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Just like the end of a school year, the report cards are flooding in from airlines and airports worldwide. On Monday, it was the turn of Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to look back on 2024, which has been a highly successful year for the airport, including being named the fastest-growing Top 50 airport in the United States in 2024.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Airline loyalty programs have become huge businesses, especially with the increasing ability to monetize them. Over the years, these programs have gone from a cost center to a massive profit center, at least for many airlines. We frequently we see airlines devalue their frequent flyer programs over time, and the trend is toward rewarding those business travelers who spend the most, while making these programs less lucrative for leisure travelers, who might be booking less expensive tickets.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The United States has sent investigators to help determine what caused the Jeju Air plane to crash-land at Muan International Airport and slam into a concrete barrier on Sunday. The crash, South Koreas worst aviation disaster in decades, has claimed the lives of 179 people and left the nation reeling. As authorities rush to uncover the cause of the tragedy, experts from Boeing 's technical team, the US National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) h

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Jetwhine

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Each time an airliner crashes anywhere in the world, an investigation follows to determine what happened to prevent a similar occurrence.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Honda Aircraft Company first began to evaluate plans for developing a mid-size business jet in the 1980s, and since then the manufacturer has expanded its commercial offerings extensively. The company has multiple successful private jet variants, and HondaJet aircraft have entered service across the globe, making it one of the most successful aircraft manufacturers in Asia.

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Aviation News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Embraer announced today a firm order for six light attack and advanced trainer A-29 Super Tucanos placed by an undisclosed customer. This order will be.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Another US airline, Silver Airways, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure its finances and iron out issues. The regional airline operates flights in Florida and to the Caribbean using a fleet of ATR turboprop planes. This is the latest carrier in the United States to file for bankruptcy protection after Spirit Airlines.

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 30, 2024

With WWII well behind us, biplanes have become, for the most part, charming novelties. Whether used for nostalgic summertime flights above fragrant hay fields or mind-bending aerobatic maneuvers, many biplane types, like the Stearman and the Pitts, specialize in one type of flying. But few biplanes provide the balanced array of capabilities offered by todays bargain, a 1992 Stolp Starduster Too listed for $40,000.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Commercial air travel can cause high levels of stress and anxiety. Passing through multiple checkpoints, particularly at busy airports, can affect peoples moods. Specially curated background music and live music have helped airports lighten passengers' moods as they pass the security checkpoint. While most airports are playing calming background music, many others have built stages to showcase live music performances from local artists.

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AOPA

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Electrical systems in general aviation aircraft operate essential safety items such as lights and radios, along with any other equipment that relies on electricity.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

For some travelers, the countdown to 2025 will take place not on the ground, but aboard an aircraft. Passengers flying on New Year's Eve might wonder: Will the countdown occur during pushback or while speeding down the runway for takeoff?

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 30, 2024

A week after an emergency landing of a SWISS flight hospitalized a flight attendant, SWISS confirmed that the worker died on Monday.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Weve all experienced it: Youve just made your way through an overcrowded airport , ever-conscious of the minutes ticking away, trying to reach your gate in time. Youre flustered and exhausted, and all you want to do is get on to the aircraft and relax in that extra-spacious seat that you paid a little bit extra for, sip on a drink, and maybe start watching a movie to shake off the stress.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Volocopter, whose predecessor E-Volo, may have invented the multi-copter concept, has filed for insolvency in Germany but is vowing to continue its certification bid. It intends to gain EASA certification for its VoloCity and the insolvency will keep creditors at bay while it raises more money to cross that finish line. We are ahead of our industry peers in our technological, flight test, and certification progress, CEO Dirk Hoke said in a news release. “That makes us an attractive company

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Given the country's distant location in Asia, long-haul air routes play an important role in keeping Malaysia connected on a global basis. Naturally, flag carrier Malaysia Airlines accounts for a considerable amount of this traffic, serving destinations all around the world with its widebody aircraft. According to data from Cirium , an aviation analytics company, it scheduled almost 10,000 flights this December.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 30, 2024

South Koreas government has ordered the inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft in the country following yesterdays deadly Jeju Air crash.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Tata family, whose conglomerate is based in Mumbai, is a well-known Indian family of entrepreneurs and philanthropists. They played an essential role in Indias industrial development, establishing businesses in ironworks, cotton mills, steelworks, and hydroelectric power plants. Overall, the family owned five airlines: Air India, AIX Connect, Air India Express, Air Asia India, and Vistara.

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Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Sign-up for our free newsletter. Flight Training Central published more than 200 content pieces in 2024 and hosted several monthly themes throughout the year including IFR month in February and Learn to Fly month in May. Throughout the year, readers enjoyed articles, video tips, quizzes, industry news, and webinars and took advantage of Flight Training Central’s updated Flight School Directory to locate nearby training facilities.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

When the world stopped during the COVID-19 Pandemic , airlines had little option but to park and store many of their aircraft in their fleet while they operated bare-bones networks. This saw many airlines retire older aircraft.

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