Aerotime
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Spanish airline Iberia has officially presented the first Airbus A321XLR aircraft to have entered commercial service. The aircraft, registered as EC-OIL, has been conducting revenue familiarization flights within Europe since November 6, 2024, but made its public debut during a media event at Iberia’s La Muñoza facilities near Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) on November 13, 2024.
Cranky Flier
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
It continues to get uglier and uglier at Spirit. The on-again, off-again merger with Frontier seems to be off again. The airline delayed filing of its third quarter earnings report , but it did say that operating margin will be about 12 points worse than Q3 2023. For those keeping score, that means it should be around -27 percent. Negotiations continue to deal with the mountain of debt that’s piling up.
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Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The A-10C Thunderbolt II "Warthog" was the first United States Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces (and it has been well-loved by those ground forces). No matter what anyone thinks of the A-10 Warthog being still relevant or obsolete in future wars, everyone can agree it has the most formidable cannon of any US fighter jet.
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Aero Vintage recently shared updates on several noteworthy examples of the historic World War II bomber, the B-17 Flying Fortress, known for its resilience and strategic importance. These updates highlight significant restoration efforts aimed at preserving the B-17’s legacy, covering extensive repairs from structural work and engine overhauls to the meticulous restoration of original instrumentation and interiors.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
A Delta transatlantic flight had an unaccounted for passenger this week, as first flagged by @xJonNYC. Amazingly enough, the plane made it most of the way to Paris before the crew caught on. Delta flight from New York to Paris has extra passenger This incident happened on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, and involves Delta flight DL264 from New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG).
AV Web
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
A volunteer pilot for the animal rescue organization Pilots N Paws was killed when his Mooney 201 went down in a remote mountainous area in upstate New York on Sunday about 6 p.m. A puppy and another dog survived the crash but another dog also died. Weather was reported rough at the time of the crash, which occurred about 35 miles south of Kim’s destination of Albany.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Details have emerged of an incident involving a KLM Airbus A330-200 that was damaged after colliding with a flock of birds as it departed from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS). The aircraft made a safe return to the airport where it landed around 27 minutes after take-off and remains on the ground, four days after the incident. On November 15, 2024, the aircraft involved, one of the carrier’s six-strong fleet of Airbus A330-200s registered PH-AOA was departing Amsterdam as flight KL661 for the
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Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Greenland's capital received its first long-haul flight today as Air Greenland inaugurated the new Nuuk International Airport (GOH) with a direct service from Copenhagen. Thanks to a new runway, this is the first time Greenland's largest city has been able to accommodate widebody jets, and Simple Flying was onboard for the historic occasion.
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Since the Mid America Flight Museum of Mount Pleasant, TX, acquired the B-17G Thunderbird from the Houston-based Lone Star Flight Museum in 2020 , the aircraft has been the subject of an extensive refurbishment at the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Madras, OR, chosen for their work in maintaining and fly the B-17 Ye Olde Pub. Now, the MAFM has released a statement regarding the future appearance of the aircraft.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
I can’t say I’m terribly surprised, but Hawaiian Airlines will be canceling one of its longer domestic flights, as reported by Ishrion Aviation. Hawaiian Airlines cuts Honolulu to Austin flights as of March 2025 As of March 26, 2025, Hawaiian Airlines will cancel its flight between Honolulu (HNL) and Austin (AUS), which currently operates 2-3x weekly.
AV Web
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Argentina’s aviation regulator has dropped all age restrictions for commercial pilots saying qualifications will depend on medical assessment and technical knowledge. The National Civil Aviation Administration of Argentina (ANAC) passed a resolution Monday that eliminated the previous age limits of 60 for single-pilot and 65 for two-pilot operations on for-hire flights.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
A stowaway has been discovered onboard a Delta Air Lines flight heading from New York to Paris. The individual involved was reportedly arrested upon the aircraft’s arrival in Paris and the authorities are now investigating how such an incident could have occurred. The stowaway, a female of unknown age, was discovered as the flight carrying flight number DL 264 headed to Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) from New York-JFK Airport on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Cranky Flier
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
I did a comprehensive look at long-haul, narrowbody flying recently, and now it’s time to think more about the future. On Thursday, Iberia became the first to put the A321XLR into service from Madrid to Boston, and there are hundreds of orders lined up across many different airlines. This week on The Air Show , we tackled the question of whether the XLR will be a true game-changer or if it will just replace the 757s that ply the skies today.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
On Tuesday, November 5th, a HondaJet crashed into a vehicle after taking off from a local airport in Phoenix , Arizona. The private jet allegedly crashed after takeoff and slid through a fence before making contact with a vehicle on a road beyond the airport fencing. According to authorities at the scene, five people were confirmed dead at the scene, although they did not specify if all five deaths were occupants of the private jet, or if anyone in the vehicle may have been among the victims.
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Thunder Over Michigan, hosted by the Yankee Air Museum in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is renowned as one of the most popular air shows in the United States. This year, the organizers are orchestrating what promises to be the largest gathering of TBM Avengers in decades. According to Michael Luther, the air show’s director, they anticipate hosting the world’s largest “Turkey” gathering—a playful nod to the Avenger’s nickname.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Global aviation in Europe is very much controlled by the “big three” European airline groups — Air France-KLM, IAG, and Lufthansa Group. These airline groups often try to buy up independent airlines, both to further their strategic interests, and to prevent competitors from doing the same. Recently, we’ve seen Air France-KLM acquire a stake in Scandinavian Airlines , and we’re also seeing Lufthansa Group acquire a stake in ITA Airways.
Inspire
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Story and photos by Todd, EAA 1571783, and Kelley Whitaker, EAA 1571782 Todd, EAA 1571783, and Kelley Whitaker, EAA 1571782, of WhitPics Media had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Central Coast AirFest in Santa Maria, California, this fall. The sky was filled with warbirds from years gone by as well as new and modern […] The post Grumman F8F-2/G-58A Bearcat: An Air-to-Air Photo Mission first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
It has been an intense week for Virginia-based hybrid-electric aircraft startup Electra. On November 13, 2024, Electra revealed the design of its future EL9 ultra short takeoff and landing hybrid-electric nine-seater aircraft. The EL9 uses blown lift technology to land on runways as short as 150 feet (45 meters), which would even enable it to land in unconventional spots such as football fields and parking lots.
Cranky Flier
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
An appeals court ruled last week that the American and JetBlue Northeast Alliance (NEA) was indeed anti-competitive , shooting down American’s attempt to overturn the original decision. But with the pending change in administration at the federal level and some comments that have been made about future partnering decisions in a different way, this seemed like a good time to go and take a look in Cirium data to see just what has transpired.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The competition between the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 series is fierce , as both aircraft families target the same market niche for efficient, short- to medium-haul flights. Airlines worldwide have been evaluating these models, seeking the best fit for their regional and domestic routes. Here, we explore five key areas where the A220 and E2 differ and how each aircraft's strengths align with the airlines' operational needs.
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, CA, is home to several unique aircraft that in a few instances are the last of their kinds anywhere in the world, such as the Ryan FR-1 Firebal l, and the subject of today’s article, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden (雷電, “Lightning Bolt/Thunderbolt” in English), a land-based interceptor flown by the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Corps, that would be known to the Allies through its reporting name “Jack.” In September 1939, as Germany la
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
For the first segment of my two times to Latin America review trip , I flew LATAM’s Boeing 787-9 business class on the 7hr25min overnight flight from Miami (MIA) to Santiago (SCL). I’ve gotta say, LATAM offers a solid business class product, easily the best in South America. The airline has comfortable business class seats with direct aisle access, friendly service, tasty meals that are served efficiently, exceptional bedding, and extensive entertainment.
AV Web
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), in association with the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, posted a warning today (posted below in italics) for pilots regarding concern over misfuelling as new unleaded fuels of varying types and octane levels are starting to make their way to market. It cautions pilots to ensure their aircraft – particularly those requiring high-octane fuels – are not misfueled with “the wrong type, grade, or mix of fuel.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Etihad Airways has announced its latest financial results for the nine months ending on September 30, 2024. The headlines of the results show that the Abu Dhabi-based carrier achieved a profit after tax of AED 1.4 billion ($368 million), a number that represents a significant increase of 66%, up from AED 814 million ($222 million) during the same period in 2023.
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
With a tip of the hat to Stephen Covey, just what are some of the habits and characteristics that define the highly effective pilot? We often call these folks professionals, or for short, “pros.” However, professionals don’t need stripes on their sleeves or epaulets on their shoulders. It’s simply an attitude and the way we approach each and every flight.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
A Southwest Airlines memo has surfaced on aviation blogs and confirmed by Southwest Airlines that Southwest Airlines' flight attendants (aka cabin crew ), starting December 4, is to secure the cabin at 18,000 feet and not 10,000 feet before landing. The new procedure, based on years of research plus flight attendant Safety Management System (SMS) will reduce the risk of injury to flight attendants by 20%.
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
With just sixteen airworthy examples, the Douglas A-26 Invader is not the most numerous warbird out there, which means qualified pilots are equally rare. However, among that small cadre, there is one pilot, Stephen Swift, who has four (approximately 38% of the population) of the world’s flying Invaders in his logbook. How does one become so prolific in Douglas twin-engine hot rod?
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.
AV Web
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
A woman who trained as an astronaut candidate in 1961 and finally went to space 60 years later was among those honored at the American Valor event in Washington on Saturday. Wally Funk was among soldiers, female special forces operatives and the famed black 24th Infantry Regiment known as the “Buffalo Soldiers” to be celebrated at the televised event.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Joby Aviation performed a flight demonstration in Japan on November 2, 2024. This was the first flight of its eVTOL aircraft outside of the US. Images and footage shared by the Californian startup show Joby’s eVTOL in the air with Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji in the background. This flight display took place just days after Toyota Motor Corporation announced that its venture capital arm was investing an $500 million in Joby , bringing its total capital commitment to the eVTOL startup to over $894
Inspire
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the October 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. AirVenture is a time for me to take a break from everyday flying and see old friends, make new ones, and talk flying with everyone. I always think of AirVenture as […] The post Frustrations and Questionable Training first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
After considerable delays, which seems to be the norm nowadays, Emirates finally took delivery of its first of 65 Airbus A350-900s on November 25. The aircraft, which is registered A6-EXA, left Toulouse at 17:00 and, following an unusual route, arrived in Dubai 7h 17m later at 03:17 local time the next day.
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
At one of the premier aviation museums on the US East Coast, the Cradle of Aviation Museum (COAM) of Garden City, NY, is nearing the finish line of their project to build a replica of a Fokker D.VII, one of the most capable fighter aircraft of the First World War. Designed by German designer Reinhold Platz, working for Anthony Fokker, a Dutch national who established his business in Germany, the D.VII was the culmination of the fighter designs of the Fokker Flugzeugwerke based in Schwerin, and m
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Starting next week, Southwest Airlines passengers will notice a subtle change to when crews prepare the cabin for landing, and it has some implications for passengers. Southwest crews will prepare cabin for landing earlier As is standard on virtually every airline, flight attendants prepare the cabin for landing at some point prior to arrival. This includes suspending inflight service, having passengers store their belongings (including laptops), and asking passengers to put their seats and tray
AV Web
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
A group of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) students won first place in a national competition with research demonstrating how drones can help reduce wildlife strikes at airports. Anna Golendukhina, an Aviation master’s student and one of the authors of the research, explained how drones improve wildlife monitoring. “Drones not only make the process more cost-effective but also significantly enhance the ability to identify different wildlife species simultaneously.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
AeroTime is excited to welcome Christian Charalambous as our columnist. A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations and a master’s in Blockchain. In his columns, he explores modern challenges and innovative technologies that shape the future of flight.
Cranky Flier
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
We don’t do interviews often at The Air Show , but when we do, we make sure it’s someone you really want to hear from. This week, we talk to JetBlue President Marty St George. Marty is, as anyone who knows him will agree, a fascinating person to talk to. He did not disappoint. For that reason, we supersized this week’s episode to 49 minutes.
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