Aerotime

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Qatar Airways private jet charter division, Qatar Executive, has released plans for its fleet of Gulfstream G650ER to fly with Starlink connectivity. Qatar Executive made the announcement on December 12, 2024, as MEBAA Show 2024 , at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Dubai, opens its doors for day one of the business aviation event. The first Starlink-equipped Gulfstream G650ER will begin flying on December 14, 2024, and Qatar Executive plans to have the first five flying with the techno

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Cranky Flier

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Air Canada held its investor day this week, and it had a 162-slide presentation going through all of its plans. While the main goal of this plan was presumably to help analysts with insomnia to finally get some sleep, there were also some real nuggets of information in there. To me, the most interesting of all was about the airline’s plans for its low-cost subsidiary Rouge.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Look, I’d like to think that I’m not a conspiracy theorist, but this sure makes you wonder… Pilots report object in sky “jogging back and forth” VASAviation is an awesome YouTube channel that shares interesting air traffic control audio. The channel has just uploaded a video based on a conversation that an airline pilot was having with air traffic control while on approach to Dallas Fort-Worth Airport (DFW).

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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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AV Web

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The Air Line Pilots Association says Airbus is proposing adding a toilet to the flight deck of its aircraft to eliminate the need for relief pilots and pave the way for single pilot operations or Extended Minimum Crew Operations (eMCO). According to paddleyourowncanoe.com, the planemaker wants to put the open potty behind the captain’s seat and perhaps install a radio console beside it so the otherwise indisposed can stay in contact with the outside world.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The largest airline in India, indigo , is allegedly close to signing a big contract with Norse Atlantic Airways to wet-lease six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The deal, mentioned by The Economic Times and other industry sources , is anticipated to be finalized shortly and would help IndiGo achieve its lofty goals of starting long-haul international service as early as 2025 to major European cities, including London and Paris.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Chinese-built COMAC C919 narrowbody jet has celebrated carrying its millionth passenger since entering service in May 2023. The landmark occasion was marked in a special ceremony held on December 19. 2024. Chinese planemaker COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) confirmed in a statement that its domestically produced C919 single-aisle jet has completed over one million revenue passenger trips since it entered service with China Eastern Airlines on May 28, 2023.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In November 2020, plans were announced for a massive airline merger, between Korea’s two largest airlines. This has been one of the most drawn out airline mergers ever, as over four years later, the deal still hasn’t been finalized. However, that’s expected to change soon, and it will have major implications for aviation in Asia and beyond. Basics of Korean Air’s plan to acquire Asiana Airlines Shortly after the start of the pandemic, SkyTeam’s Korean Air announced plans to acquire Star Alliance

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

At Vintage Aviation News, we primarily spotlight classic warbirds, but occasionally, we delve into the stories of remarkable aircraft still leaving their mark on history. A recent example includes our coverage of Turkeys F-4 Phantoms read the article HERE. Today, we turn our attention to another aviation legend: the F-14 Tomcat. This iconic fighter jet, still operational with the Iranian Air Force, continues to inspire awe.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Just days after announcing plans to cease operations, electric aircraft manufacturer, Lilium, has found a buyer in Mobile Uplift Corporation GmbHa coalition of European and North American investors. The German electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) company announced the news on Tuesday noting that the deal is expected to enable its two subsidiaries to secure the funding needed to resume operations and hire back the nearly 1,000 employees it let go.

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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 31, 2024

The Airbus A350 is becoming a common sight at international airports as airlines build up their fleets of the efficient widebody aircraft. But only one nation so far has picked the aircraft as its VIP transport – Germany. Used for transportation of high-ranking government officials, the three Airbus A350s owned by the Bundeswehr are the German equivalent of the iconic Air Force One, as it is in the US.

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Cranky Flier

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I know, you were probably expecting me to talk about JetBlue finally confirming to the Wall Street Journal it will install a domestic First Class product onboard its non-Mint fleet. But really, what would I say? Sure, I like the idea. It gives more upsell opportunities and makes the airline more attractive to high-dollar travelers who don’t want to fly coach.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Ive long published my rankings of the worlds best first class products and best first class lounges. In the past couple of years, Ive tried to do the same for business class. Its kind of hard to truly rank business class products, simply because theres so much variability in terms of the quality of products across aircraft, food and beverage service can vary significantly across flights, people prioritize very different things in business class, etc.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

An aircraft hangar can hold many secrets. Stories yearn to be told if only “passer-bys” would stop and listen. Tucked alongside the wall of the “big” hangar at the National Warplane Museum (NWM), in Geneseo, New York is one such example of a tale that deserves to be written and subsequently read. Unassuming, out of the way of the normal museum volunteer and visitor traffic, a rather rare bomber from World War II lies in wait, eagerly anticipating the day she can once agai

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AV Web

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Phillips 66 will supply United Airlines with up to eight million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel over the next seven months thanks to incentives from the State of Illinois. Phillips and United have signed a firm agreement for three million gallons to be delivered to O’hare and 600,000 gallons to be delivered to LAX. The deal could be expanded to a total of eight million gallons through the first half of 2025.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 7, 2024

A strange phenomenon occurred over Dallas late last month when pilots seemingly spotted an unidentified foreign object (UFO) or alien craft. Since the congressional hearing, there has been increased scrutiny regarding UFOs.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In a highly embarrassing turn of events for both Malaysia Airlines and Airbus, the Kuala Lumpur-based carrier has temporarily grounded its first and only Airbus A330-900neo after operating just two return flights. The airline has stated that multiple technical defects with the plane have caused the grounding for safety reasons and so that the issues can be addressed before the aircraft flies with fare-paying passengers again.

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Cranky Flier

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Today’s post is coming a bit earlier than normal, and that’s because Alaska has just announced a whole lot of news in advance of today’s investor day. In addition to the blockbuster announcement that flights from Seattle to Tokyo/Narita will start in May (plus Seoul/Incheon in the fall), Alaska also put out impressive forward-looking guidance, seeing much bigger benefits from the Hawaiian merger than originally expected.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 2, 2024

While we’ll see if this materializes, United Airlines wants to launch another route to China, and expand its long haul presence in Los Angeles. United wants to add new route to Beijing as of May 2025 United has filed with the Department of Transportation (DOT), requesting permission to launch three weekly flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Beijing (PEK).

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

PRESS RELEASE For the third consecutive year, Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia has met its annual 12 Planes of Christmas fundraising program goals to help restore its Republic P-47N Thunderbolt fighter. The online campaign has raised $11,200 to date for the P-47N. Adding a $50,000 grant from the Ray Foundation pushed donations over the original $50,000 goal, helping ensure the purchase of rims and new leading edges for the wings of the rare and historic aircraft.

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Airline Reporter

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The fine folks of the airline industry work extra hard this time of year so that the rest of us can enjoy the holidays. As if that weren’t enough, some of them volunteer to help share seasonal spirit with people in need. As one example, United operates “Fantasy Flights” that bring children experiencing significant medical issues or other hardships to visit Santa at the North Pole.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8432, which was heading from Baku to Grozny, crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau after being rerouted due to fog. Sky News reports that Kazakhstan's emergency ministry confirmed the crash.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Neptune Aviation Services plans to convert Airbus A319 aircraft into water bombers to enhance its aerial firefighting capabilities. The Montana-based operator has partnered with French company Aerotec & Concept to convert the Airbus A319 into a water bomber, marking the first time the aircraft has been modified for firefighting purposes. The initial conversion is slated for completion by 2027.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 25, 2024

A new bill introduced in Congress aims to digitalize pilot certificateseliminating the need for pilots to carry physical copies of their medical and airman certificates. Congressman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) introduced the Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act earlier this month, aiming to improve efficiency by allowing pilots to store these documents on electronic devices or cloud platforms.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Amex Membership Rewards program has just introduced its latest transfer bonus, valid for the next several weeks. With a specific use in mind, this has the potential to be a phenomenal deal. Transfer points to Flying Club with a 40% bonus The American Express Membership Rewards program in the United States is offering a 40% bonus on points transfers to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 26, 2024

What are those flashing lights in the sky? Is it a drone, or an airplane? And what are those lights for? You may have noticed the seemingly random flashing and solid lights on an aircraft and wondered what they are supposed to mean. In this article, we will explain all the different lights you may encounter on an airplane and their purpose. Although every aircraft may have slightly different lights, a framework of the same types of lights exists.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 7, 2024

This is the second A321neo to join the carriers growing fleet this week, with the other aircraft (N54525) arriving on Monday.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Authorities in the last few hours have confirmed that all 175 passengers and four crew members were killed in Sunday morning's tragic crash at South Korea's Muan International Airport. Jeju Air, meanwhile, has rejected claims that the accident was down to a lack of proper maintenance. The company's Chief Executive Officer has already said in a press briefing this morning that he takes full responsibility for the event, "regardless of the cause" and bowed in apology.

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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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AV Web

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The FAA revealed to Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) in an educational session today it will be making changes on January 1, 2025 to color-vision testing “to improve safety.” Dr. Richard Kaplan, an AME, pilot, and flight instructor, who is also color-blind, attended the online session. He told AVweb , “The longstanding Ishihara color testing book will no longer be permitted.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Its an exciting day for Aer Lingus, as the airline has today taken delivery of a new type of aircraft (and its only the second such aircraft to be delivered globally). Aer Lingus adds Airbus A321XLR to fleet Aer Lingus has today taken delivery of its first of six Airbus A321XLRs. The plane has the registration code EI-XLR , and operated its 1hr59min delivery flight from Hamburg (XFW) to Dublin (DUB).

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

On October 16, 2024, DDA Classic Airlines ‘ DC-3 PH-PBA, lovingly known as Princess Amalia, shut down her engines for the final time with a full load of passengers at Amsterdams Schiphol Airport. This moment marked the conclusion of 40 years of regular passenger operations with classic airliners in the Netherlands. Founded in 1982 by two Transavia pilots, the all-volunteer Dutch Dakota Association (DDA) successfully operated DC-3s and even a DC-4 for several years, establishing itself as a

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Now, with over 40 aircraft in its fleet and around 60 destinations, its CEO is looking to take the startup airline even farther.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is entering a critical period of fleet modernization due to the discontinued production of its much beloved Airbus MH-65 Dolphin and recent mishaps involving high-flight-hour Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawks. The Coast Guard is looking for alternative paths forward as its fleet is chronically underfunded. Currently, the source for the new MH-60s is retired Navy SH-60 hulls.

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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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AV Web

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Investigators found multiple human errors to be the primary cause of the fatal collision between a Japan Airlines jet and a Japan Coast Guard (JCG) aircraft at Tokyos Haneda Airport earlier this year. In a preliminary report released Wednesday, the Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) identified crew confusion as the primary cause of the incident, noting that the JCG crew mistakenly believed they had clearance to enter the runway before being struck by Japan Airlines jetliner at Tokyos Haneda Air

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