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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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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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.

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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

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Qatar Airways is reportedly considering the acquisition of several former American Airlines Airbus A330 widebodied aircraft to plug the capacity gap caused by the delay to new aircraft being delivered from both Airbus and Boeing. The aircraft concerned were inherited by American Airlines when it merged with US Airways in December 2013, but since the pandemic have been mothballed in long-term storage in the United States.

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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.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I don’t think this should surprise anyone given how industry dynamics are evolving, but Virgin Australia and Etihad Airways plan to end their longstanding partnership. Virgin Australia & Etihad cutting ties as of June 2025 As of June 1, 2025, Virgin Australia and Etihad Airways intend to fully discontinue their partnership. With this, we’ll see the airlines end their frequent flyer reciprocity, codeshare agreement, and even interline agreement.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal has been evacuated upon the “discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage”, according to Sussex Police. Police officers were called to Gatwick Airport at 08.20 on November 22, 2024, after the terminal was evacuated as a precaution. An EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team has been deployed to the scene, which has been cordoned off to keep staff and members of the public safe.

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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.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In October 2022, Air Tahiti Nui launched a new route from Papeete to Seattle. Then as of June 2023, the airline extended this service, to add a link between Seattle and Paris. There’s an update to this route — while the Papeete to Seattle route is sticking around, the Seattle to Paris route is being cut. Air Tahiti Nui cuts Seattle to Paris route Since June 2023, Air Tahiti Nui has been operating a 2x weekly, year-round flight between Seattle (SEA) and Paris (CDG), which has been an add-on to th

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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

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Icelandair’s first Airbus A321LR aircraft, registered TF-IAA, took to the skies for the first time on its initial test flight out of Hamburg-Finkenwerder (XFW) on November 19, 2024. The flight, which is part of the usual testing process before the aircraft is officially delivered to the airline, was conducted with the aircraft already painted in Icelandair’s full livery.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

One of the most popular regions in the world for the Airbus A330 is Asia, where the versatile widebody has been used on high-capacity domestic and regional services and medium to long-haul international routes. Over the weekend, the region welcomed the first ITA Airways nonstop flight to Thailand, connecting Rome and Bangkok with a new-generation Airbus A330neo.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Airlines try to be strategic about which specific aircraft variants they base at which airports. Airlines obviously want to match capacity to demand as much as possible. However, there’s also something to be said for fleet simplicity, in terms of not having too many aircraft variants based at a particular hub (in terms of aircraft scheduling, crewing, etc.).

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Just a few years ago, it was a real novelty to see a drone flying in the sky. Nowadays, drones are everywhere , from industrial applications flying above construction sites and solar farms to soaring through the air at record-breaking speeds in the Drone Racing League. There are countless drones on the market and even more accessories. With advanced features and accessible pricing, drones appeal to both hobbyists and professionals alike.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, has announced its intention to withdraw a host of services from 10 regional airports across France should the French government carry out its plan to increase passenger taxes from those airports. The tax increases, said by the carrier to amount to 260%, are due to be introduced on January 1, 2025 In a statement issued on November 20, 2024, the low-cost leviathan called on the French government “to abandon its short-sighted plan to increase passenger taxes by

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The Xi'an MA60 and its newer sibling, the MA600, are two rare twin-turboprop airliners manufactured in China. These aircraft have garnered attention for their unique position in the aviation market, specifically aimed at regional and emerging markets. Despite their limited international exposure compared to major Western competitors, the MA60 and MA600 play a crucial role in various regions.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Delta 2024 Investor Day is taking place today, and as usual, executives at the airline shared some details about the direction the carrier is headed. There was one statistic that’s particularly interesting, which should really make consumers think twice before being loyal to an airline. Delta selling a vast majority of domestic first class seats As flagged by View from the Wing , Delta executives have today highlighted just how much progress the airline has made when it comes to selling prem

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Ask the Pilot

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

November 18, 2024 ON NOVEMBER 12, 2001, two months after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, American Airlines flight 587 went down after takeoff from Kennedy Airport in New York. The Airbus A300-600 slammed into the Belle Harbor neighborhood of Queens, killing all 260 people on board, plus five others on the ground. This was, and remains, the second-deadliest airline accident ever to happen on U.S. soil, after the American flight 191 disaster, in Chicago, in 1979.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated its BasicMed regulations to allow pilots to operate larger aircraft and carry more passengers. Traditionally, pilots in the US need a third-class medical certificate to ensure that minimum medical standards necessary for safe flight operations are met. Pilots are assessed in various health aspects, including vision, hearing, cardiovascular health, general physical condition, and mental fitness.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The United States Air Force (along with the aviation branches of the US Navy , US Marines , Army, and Coast Guard) is constantly introducing new aircraft and retiring old aircraft. As 2024 draws to a close, the world is now midway through the 2020s. But what aircraft is the US military planning to divest before 2030 rolls around? Here are five types of aircraft currently slated for retirement before 2030 (although it is always possible a decision could be made to keep them in service for longer)

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Star Alliance has just announced the opening of its newest branded lounge, and it’s the brand’s first in Asia. Star Alliance Lounge Guangzhou Airport basics The Star Alliance has opened a lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), in China. The lounge has opened effective immediately, and follows standard Star Alliance lounge access policies , meaning it’s open to Star Alliance first and business class passengers, as well as Star Alliance Gold members.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The Telluride Airport, situated at 9,070 feet atop a mesa in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, offers one of aviation’s most spectacular approaches. While the views are breathtaking, flying into KTEX demands respect and careful preparation. Before any flight, pilots should thoroughly review Telluride’s airport website for critical planning information.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has joined the Move to -15°C global coalition, becoming the first airline to do so. By joining the movement, Emirates will lend its knowledge and experience in handling and shipping of fresh produce to the practical application of this potentially industry-changing initiative.  First launched at COP28 hosted in the UAE, the Move to -15°C coalition aims to redefine frozen food temperature standards and reduce energy consumption in the frozen f

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Don't work with children or animals or write about aircraft retirements. Icelandair's two Boeing 757-300s were due to be withdrawn at the end of October. The airline confirmed this, and enthusiasts recorded farewell videos. However, it did not happen as planned which is good. The equipment continues to fly. The question is: for how long? The answer is unknown.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Delta Air Lines has just announced a new collaboration for its first class dining, which I’m sure some people will like, but it’s not for me… Details of the Delta & Shake Shack partnership Delta and Shake Shack are introducing a first-of-its-kind partnership, whereby Delta will begin serving Shake Shack cheeseburgers in first class on domestic flights.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When your flight instructor brings up “A-TOMATO-FLAMES,” you might wonder if they’re speaking in code. But the truth is that this acronym serves as a handy tool to help you remember the mandatory equipment for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flights, as outlined in FAR 91.205. Each letter corresponds to a specific piece of equipment that must be operational for you to fly VFR.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Leaders of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) gathered to discuss the future of aviation in the region in Brunei Darussalam on November 12-13 2024, for the 68th Assembly of Presidents. The theme for AAPA’s 2024 assembly was ‘Jetting into 2050: Future Proofing Asian Aviation’. During the two-day event, leaders assessed the industry’s recent recovery and the challenges to continued growth, including sustainability and ongoing supply chain issues affecting the timely delivery of aircra

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The 15th edition of the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, also known as the Zhuhai Airshow, opened on November 12, 2024, with Chinas COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) playing a pivotal role in this grand showcase. With the COMAC C919 and C909 models gaining more traction, the event marked another key milestone for COMAC in its journey towards establishing a strong presence in the global aviation market.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

on march 17, 2023, at 11:37 a.m. CDT, a Beech Baron lifted off from Runway 35 at Lubbock Executive Airpark in Texas (F82). By 11:40 a.m. it had crashed in a fallow cotton field half a mile from the airport and burst into flames. The 26-year-old pilot was the plane’s only occupant and was pronounced dead by first responders at 12:06 p.m. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its final report on the accident detailing the events that led to the crash.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

PRESS RELEASE The Military Aviation Museum (MAM) will offer free admission on Tuesday, November 19, 9AM-5PM, in celebration of Jerry Yagen Day. Mayor Bobby Dyer and the Virginia Beach City Council declared the day in acknowledgement of the philanthropist’s generosity to the community. The formal resolution will be read in chambers during the Council’s regularly scheduled meeting.

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Hangar 98

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

US budget carrier Avelo Airlines has just commenced its first international route, flying from Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The new route is seen as an important milestone for both the airline itself as well as the tourism industry in both Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration plans to meet with Boeing's new CEO as the plane manufacturer prepares to resume 737 MAX production. The Seattle-based plane maker had paused production of the famous narrowbody jet following 53 days of the strike, during which machinists put down tools, demanding better pay and working entitlements. The strike ended earlier this month.

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Jet 119

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

I recently had the opportunity to take my four boys ages 17-25 with me to Alaska for a big-time adventure/vacation that we had planned for a while. Unbeknownst to myself at the time, Alaska would provide a perfect backdrop for combining the realism of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS2020) and actual reality. With nearly photographic detail worldwide, there was no doubt this area of the sim wouldn’t disappoint.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

John Elliot’s Fokker Triplane at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport in Virginia has succesfully been installed with a 1918 LeRhone rotary engine, which had not run since November 12, 1918, and which had never before been mounted on an airplane before now. The engine was found a number of years ago still in its factory crate, complete with tool set and a three page record log.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Garuda Indonesia has confirmed the appointment of Captain Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan as its new CEO to replace Irfan Setiaputra. The announcement was made after a shareholder meeting on November 15, 2024, when Setiaputra confirmed the Indonesian state carrier’s decision to Reuters and Bloomberg News. According to local media reports, Panjaitan retired from the Indonesian Air Force in 2013.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is appearing to respond to evident demand on its newly relaunched service between Tampa and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Less than a month after operating its first flight on the route in five years, the legacy carrier has decided to offer the service on a year-round basis as opposed to seasonal flights.

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