Aerotime

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Air Serbia has welcomed its third Airbus A330-200 at a special ceremony at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) attended by the Minister of Finance, Siniša Mali, the Minister of Economy, Adrijana Mesarović and Air Serbia CEO, Jiří Marek. The new Airbus A330-200 arrived adorned in an EXPO 2027 livery in anticipation of the global exhibition being held in the Serbian capital between May 15, 2024, and August 15, 2027.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport is South Africas biggest and busiest airport. As of October 2024, it is one of only four African airports with scheduled Airbus A380 flights. Three airlines currently fly the superjumbo to Johannesburg: British Airways, Emirates, and Qantas.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Emirates Airlines has placed a ban on passengers travelling with pagers and walkie talkies over heightened safety concerns. In a travel update on the Emirates website on October 4, 2024, the airline said that passengers are now prohibited from “transporting pagers and walkie talkies” on its flights. “All Passengers travelling on flights to, from or via Dubai are prohibited from transporting pagers and walkie talkies in checked or cabin baggage.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Most of the United States Air Force bases were established during World War II (when the Air Force was part of the Army), although some have been built in the years since then - and most of those in the Cold War. However, the Air Force is not the only US "air force" - the Marines, Army, and Navy operate their own combat air wings , while the Space Force is part of the Department of the Air Force.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 6, 2024

A LATAM Airlines Brazil Boeing 777 has successfully been fitted with Lufthansa Technik’s innovative, fuel-saving AeroSHARK film, with plans afoot to include four more. It is the first time that Lufthansa Technik has fitted the AeroSHARK film on an aircraft operated by an external carrier in the Americas. Lufthansa Technik confirmed on October 3, 2024, that LATAM plans to retrofit four additional Boeing 777s with the AeroSHARK technology bringing the total to five.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Philippine Airlines , more commonly known as PAL, is the flag carrier for the Asian nation of the Philippines. The country is home to more than 115 million inhabitants, spread across 2,000 of the 7,641 islands of the Filipino archipelago. The airline was founded in 1941 and remains the oldest commercial airline in Asia. Most of its operations center around Manila (MNL); however, it maintains secondary hubs in Cebu and Davao.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Southwest is currently evolving its business model, given the carrier’s lagging financial performance , plus pressure from activist investors. We know some of the major changes that the airline plans to make, like adding preferred and extra legroom seating , and introducing redeye flights. However, what I haven’t covered up until now is possibly the strangest part of the carrier’s transformation plan, which was revealed during the recent Investor Day event.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 6, 2024

We recently saw Alaska Airlines complete its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. While Hawaiian is now part of Alaska Air Group, the job of proving the value in this merger is just starting. The company is now working toward getting both airlines on a single operating certificate, meaning that on the back-end, the two airlines will become one. However, the company has committed to maintaining the two separate brands in the long run, or at least that’s the claim as of now.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Masamitsu Yoshioka, the last known Japanese survivor of the air group that took part in the Raid on Pearl Harbor, has died aged 106. Yoshioka was a 23-year-old bombardier at the time and dropped a torpedo that sunk the unarmed battleship USS Utah (according to the Japan Times, this was by mistake). While The Japan Times doesn't specify which plane he flew, it was likely a Nakajima B5N torpedo bomber.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Passengers on one of Qantas’ longest flights were in for a particularly long journey recently, when the airline had to divert over the South Pacific, landing in another country. Matters only got more complicated from there, when the crew timed out. Qantas’ New York to Auckland flight diverts to Nadi, Fiji Qantas operates a flight from New York (JFK) to Sydney (SYD) via Auckland (AKL).

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the largest airport in Europe and one of the worlds largest for international traffic. Serving nearly 80 million passengers in 2023, more than 70 airlines operate scheduled flights to LHR. Numerous domestic and international airlines operate their lounges at different terminals at Heathrow.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The Warbird Heritage Foundation’s Goodyear FG-1D Corsair has been put up for sale , and not only does it have it a unique and facinating history, its regalia also carries historial significance of the Great Lakes Region’s involvement in World War II. Some lucky new owner will undoubtedly treasure it, but the airplane underwent a lot of changes on it’s journey to the stunning warbird it is today.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The Tampa Bay metropolitan area is bracing for impact as Hurricane Milton churns in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm rapidly strengthened into a hurricane on Sunday, with forecasters expecting it to make landfall later this week.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 6, 2024

One of the most dedicated volunteers at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in upstate New York was killed in the crash of a replica Fokker D VII during an airshow on Saturday. Brian Coughlin died at the scene after the biplane caught fire and crashed about 3 p.m. The Sunday airshow was canceled as investigators from local authories, the FAA and NTSB do their work.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

For the most part, coverage of airline loyalty programs typically centers around new offerings, updates to frequent flier schemes, or new partnerships with cobranded credit card issuers. Rarely does a story about an airline loyalty program center around the members themselves and specifically regarding a genuinely honorable action that they have taken as a whole.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Delta is adding more CRJ-500 flights to its network, with the SkyWest-operated aircraft now flying out of Delta’s hub in Detroit.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Emirates is world-famous for being one of the most luxurious airlines in the world with its meals being some of the best in class. Besides a generous selection of drinks and gourmet inflight meals for adults, Emirates also offers a range of kids' meal options (including baby food and milk and bottle warming). Here are some of the considerable in-flight dining options for Emirates flights.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Business aircraft seem underrepresented in RC modeling ranks but Ramy RC may change that with this faithful rendition of the Gulfstream G650. The post Best Of The Web: RC G650 appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Business jets are unique aircraft, as they are designed to be operated by one or just a few extremely wealthy individuals, to whom operational costs are of minimal concern. Over the past twenty years, business aviation has rapidly evolved, and manufacturers like Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Embraer have competed to introduce faster business jets to the market.

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Northstar VFR

OCTOBER 6, 2024

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI When you’re in the middle of flight training, the days and weeks seem to drag along as you’re practicing maneuvers, learning emergency procedures, and fine-tuning your landings. The checkride feels like an event in the distant future. The next thing you know, the instructor says it’s time to schedule your checkride and asks, “You’ve been studying for the oral exam, right?

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

More than 100 teams gathered at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Saturday, October 5, to participate in the annual plane pull, directly benefiting the Special Olympics Illinois. The team pulled a 48-ton United Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft, marking the 16th Annual Plane Pull competition.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 6, 2024

About a third say it interests them. The post Last Week’s Poll Results: Many Do Some Public Benefit Flying appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

On Friday, Australia's national flag carrier, Qantas, announced it would operate two free-of-charge mercy flights to rescue Australians wanting to leave Lebanon. Today, the first Dreamliner departed Sydney bound for Cyprus, where passengers are waiting after charter flights brought them from Lebanon to Larnaca.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Welcome to my Hotel Review in Hyderabad! Introduction When I did my booking at Hyderabad, I wanted to find a hotel at the heart of the city, a neighbourhood that I was able to walk around without safety issue. This hotel came into my mind when I was browsing through Booking.com. It looks decent and after my stay at this hotel, I certainly recommend it therefore I decided to do a review on this hotel.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The Middle East is noted for its luxury full-service carriers - although it does have low-cost carriers as well. Now, even Saudi Arabia's low-cost airline, flyadeal , is considering introducing premium economy seating to its upcoming long-haul flights. This would first be introduced in its impending order for wide-body jets (the decision is expected to be made at the end of the month).

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AV Web

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Poll: Ever Issued A Mayday? Poll: Ever Issued A Mayday? More than once Once Close but not yet No The post Poll: Ever Issued A Mayday appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Belgrade-based Air Serbia has announced that it has taken delivery of its third widebody aircraft, an Airbus A330-200. Announced via its social media platforms on Sunday, the carrier revealed that its new plane also features a special livery. It sports the "special visual identity of EXPO 2027" which includes a unique paint-scheme across the fuselage and tailfin primarily per the photos released by the company.

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Universal Weather

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) approaches, business aviation operators planning travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11-22, 2024 , should prepare for heightened restrictions, slot requirements, and enhanced security protocols. This guide outlines the essential information for smooth operations. About COP 29 Aerial skyline of Baku, Azerbaijan COP 29, hosted by Baku from November 11-22, 2024 , will gather world leaders, policymakers, and environmental stakeholders to address c

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Europe has become known over the past few decades for being a hotspot for budget airline growth and expansion, with carriers like Ryanair, Wizz Air, and easyJet taking the continent by storm. It is now easier than ever to travel across Europe for vacation, booking tickets for as little as ten Euros between the continent's major hubs and political centers.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 6, 2024

My ongoing road to recurrency has seen a few twists and potholes. To recap my journey, I’m an instrument-rated private pilot and former owner of a 1954 V-tail Bonanza – and before that, a two-seat Grumman AA1-B. My flying has been spotty for the past decade or so, and I resolved around the end of last year to get back into the game. The immediate goal was to first get comfortable in the left seat again, then work toward an instrument proficiency check (IPC).

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The F-106 was a Cold War interceptor. It never saw combat, but it did serve within the US military's deterrence construct and was deployed overseas. While it served admirably, it met an end unbefitting such a high-class aircraft.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Let’s imagine that you are the pilot of an upgraded Cessna 421C. You are flying with friends on what should have been a simple trip from Texas to Florida. You’ve checked the weather and planned your route. You’re confident in your skills and the advanced tools in your aircraft. But then you start noticing something troubling—there are storms on the horizon, and they’re heading your way faster than expected.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Vietnam's largest private carrier, Vietjet, is adding new Airbus jets almost every month, and each time one enters service, the airline announces new routes and more frequencies on popular routes. With the year-end and Lunar New Year holidays fast approaching, Vietjet announced new routes to Malaysia and Taiwan, opening more international connections from its two main hubs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

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Gary's Flight Journal

OCTOBER 6, 2024

This is our second attempt to vacation in St. Simons Island Georgia. Actually it's strike two, we had previously scheduled a get-away and had to cancel due to wx and now what was looking to be a nice week suddenly is overshadowed by Hurricane Milton. It's pretty crazy when you make friends with the Hertz car rental guy due to so many potential rentals and cancellations.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

American Airlines' lawsuit against Skiplagged, an airfare search engine company offering cheap flights, is set to begin on October 7, 2024, according to a report by The Dallas Morning News. The Fort Worth-based carrier aims to challenge the widely used fare hack known as "skiplagging.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 6, 2024

There may not be physical barriers in place that limit access to flight training, but there are other types of obstacles that make it different from other activities. As when doing anything completely new, you’ll have to work your way through a strange, unfamiliar world. Learning to fly requires the acquisition of physical skills as well as the absorption of reams of newfound knowledge, theories, and terms unique to flight.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The United States Navy operates over 800 examples of the F/A-18 aircraft across all variants. From initial Hornets and Super Hornets to Growlers, the Navy operates these aircraft on various missions. This article explores all seven variants of the F/A-18 aircraft used by the US Navy and the salient features of these naval jets.

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