Aerotime

OCTOBER 29, 2024

French hydrogen aviation startup Beyond Aero has closed a €20 million Series A funding round co-led by VC firm Giant Ventures and public investment bank Bpifrance. The investment is being channeled through the Deeptech 2030 fund, which operates under the umbrella of the “France 2030” initiative. This is a French government project that aims to channel hundreds of millions of euros to support the country’s technology startup ecosystem.

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Cranky Flier

OCTOBER 31, 2024

There aren’t all that many airlines that have been around for over 100 years, and now, that exclusive club has lost a member. Flight 767 from Paris to Prague marked the last flight of Czech Airlines — often known as ČSA — after 101 years almost exactly to the day. Though Czech had been largely an afterthought in recent years, it still deserves a look back to celebrate an impressive history.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In several months, Lufthansa will be operating one of its longest flights ever, and it’s a pretty special route! Lufthansa’s charter flight to the Falkland Islands In March 2025, Lufthansa will be operating what’s easily one of the coolest charter flights we’ve seen. Specifically, Lufthansa will be flying between Munich (MUC) and Mount Pleasant (MPN) in the Falkland Islands.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 27, 2024

A Canadian paraglider pilot has a heck of a Himalayan adventure story to tell even though he was unconscious for a lot of it. Ben Lewis, who was five hours into a cross country flight in the Himalayas in the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh, was sucked up into a storm and spit out at more than 24,000 feet. According to Cross Country Magazine , the publication that chronicles such pursuits, Lewis posted earlier this month on its XContest site that he passed out from the G forces of being spun up

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by Qatar Airways has sustained damage after one of its main landing gear legs fell into a collapsed drain cover at Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha. The aircraft had just completed a flight from Colombo in Sri Lanka on October 25, 2024, and was arriving at its allocated parking stand when the incident occurred.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Those booked on Air Indias nonstop flight between Delhi and New York JFK will now get to fly the route on the carriers brand-new Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The ultra-long-haul flight is one of the carriers most popular and prestigious international routes and passengers can now expect new onboard products across all cabins on the A350.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Saudi Arabia is in the process of launching an ambitious new airline, which is expected to launch operations in the coming year, and then grow at a very fast pace. While I’ve covered a lot of the individual announcements from Riyadh Air in recent times, in this post I wanted to take a big picture look at what we can expect from the airline, and everything we know as of now.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 27, 2024

A Qantas pilot has been named as one of three victims to have been killed in a mid-air plane crash between two light aircraft near Sydney in Australia. According to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), a Jabiru and Cessna 182 were involved in a mid-air collision on October 26, 2024, in which there were no survivors. In a report by 9News Australia , it said an off-duty Qantas pilot named Gary Criddle, 72, was instructing a second individual in the Cessna 182 when the light planes coll

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Icelandair has retired the Boeing 757-300 , with the last revenue-generating services on October 28. It came one day earlier than the previously scheduled end.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 27, 2024

I rank Emirates’ new first class as one of the world’s best first class products. Readers often have questions about whether a particular flight is scheduled to feature the new first class, so in this post I wanted to cover that in a bit more detail, and provide an update on which routes are currently scheduled to have the new product. This coincides with the launch of the IATA winter 2024-2025 schedule, which applies for flights between late October and late March.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Driving through central Nebraska one will find miles of farmland, groves of trees on the banks of creeks and rivers, and open skies. Here, the tallest buildings are not glass-filled skyscrapers but grain elevators and water towers. But in Minden, Nebraska, just south of Interstate 80 and in the shadow of a row of grain elevators across the street and the railroad, there is an incredible collection of all manner of antiques, from historic buildings, cars, a steam locomotive, household appliances,

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Eve Air Mobility, Embraer’s publicly-listed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer, announced on October 30, 2024, that it has secured a US$50 million loan from Citibank. With this new credit facility, Eve Air Mobility has expanded its liquidity position to around US$480 million. The available funds should enable Eve to continue developing its eVTOL aircraft, the first prototype of which was publicly unveiled in the summer of 2024.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The United States Marine Corps has released its final conclusions regarding why it lost an F-35B in South Carolina on September 17th, 2023. The conclusion is the loss of the F-35 stealth fighter jet was mostly due to pilot error and that the " pilot incorrectly diagnosed an out-of-controlled flight emergency and ejected from a flyable aircraft, albeit during a heavy rainstorm compounded with aircraft electrical and display malfunctions.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The United Kingdom has what’s known as the Air Passenger Duty (APD) , which is the highest passenger tax on air travel anywhere in the world (this is in addition to the carrier imposed surcharges that airlines like British Airways are known for). We tend to see annual adjustments to this, typically around April, to reflect inflation. We’ve already known that the UK APD would be increasing as of April 1, 2025.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 28, 2024

eVTOL start-up Lilium has filed for bankruptcy days after the German federal government and the Free State of Bavaria have failed to guarantee $108 million in loans the company needs to stay in operation. In a Form 6-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Lilium said it’s out of cash and can’t pay its bills so it’s filing for a “debtor-in-possession” form of insolvency that will give it creditor protection while it scrambles to find more money.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Czech Airlines has completed its final flight after over 100 years of service in an aviation legacy that stretches back to October 1923. The final Czech Airlines flight (OK767) departed Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on October 26, 2024, at 21:23, before landing at Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG) around an hour later. When the Airbus A320-214 next flies on October 27, 2024, the aircraft will operate under the Smartwings ‘QR’ code, and Czech Airlines’ famous ‘OK’ code will cease to exist

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Super Hornet are two of the most iconic fighter jets in the history of the US Navy. Designed for different eras and missions, each aircraft has played a pivotal role in shaping Naval Aviation. The venerable F-14 Tomcat is renowned for its iconic swing-wing design and legendary abilities as an air superiority fighter. The F-14 was a dominant fighter designed for the tactics and doctrine of the Cold War.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Air France has just revealed plans to launch a new route to the United States, and I don’t think this addition will shock anyone. Air France adds Paris to Orlando route As of May 21, 2025, Air France will launch a new year-round flight between Paris (CDG) and Orlando (MCO). The flight will operate 4x weekly with the following schedule: AF96 Paris to Orlando departing 5:05PM arriving 8:45PM AF97 Orlando to Paris departing 11:00PM arriving 1:30PM (+1 day) Air France will fly from Paris to Orlando

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Spirit is furloughing more pilots as part of a cost-cutting initiative starting in January 2025, the carrier confirmed on Wednesday.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

On October 29, 2024, a British Airways Boeing 777 touched down at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) ending a hiatus of four years since the carrier last operated direct flights from London to the Thai capital. The first flight back to Bangkok departed London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 22:00 local time on Monday, October 28, landing in Bangkok the following day at 15:55 local time, 15 minutes ahead of schedule.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Business jets are popular in militaries around the world for not only VIP transport but also as the basis of AWACS aircraft (like the EA-37B) and maritime patrol aircraft. The Gulfstream V serves in the United States Air Force under the designation C-37A. Here are somethings to know about the Air Force's Gulfstream V and Gulfstream G550 business jets used for VIP transport of government officials and high ranking members of the military.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Four military aircraft, apparently returning from a flyover of Los Angeles’s Dodger Stadium for Game One of the Major League Baseball World Series, had a close call with a civilian aircraft. After an overhead break at Long Beach Airport (KLGB) in California, one of three U.S. Navy F/A-18s based at Naval Air Station Lemoore in Nevada (accompanied by a USAF F-16) came dangerously close to a Cessna 152 taking off from an intersecting runway.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 26, 2024

PRESS RELEASE Delve into WWII History with unique exhibits, docent-led lectures, and exclusive tours at The Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s November 2024 events, bringing WWII history to life with exclusive exhibits and activities. The museum will be closed for Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served our country.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Advanced air mobility firm BETA Technologies announced on October 31, 2024, that it had closed a $318 million Series C funding round. The round, which was priced higher than its predecessors, was led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund. Some current shareholders, such as Fidelity Management and TPG Rise Climate, took the opportunity to increase their participation in the venture as well.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At the recent World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam, Simple Flyings Managing Editor, Tom Boon, interacted with Breeze Airways CEO, David Neeleman. As the airline looks forward to expanding its business, Neeleman explained that there have also been challenges along the way, particularly delays in airplane deliveries that led to some changes in the overall fleet program.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 29, 2024

United Airlines is closing its secret restaurant at Newark Airport (EWR), and it’s probably good news for premium customers, as flagged by Sean Cudahy. The basics of Classified Restaurant Newark Airport For some background, in 2017, United Airlines opened Classified Restaurant at Newark Airport. The concept of an airline operating any invitation-only restaurant might sound a bit strange, and to be honest, it kind of is.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The announcement comes just over a month after the Fort Worth-based airline added five new long-haul routes in September.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It has been revealed that one of Europe’s leading aviation hubs, Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS), is to increase the fees it charges to airlines by a total of 37% over three years, as a countermeasure to the impact of high inflation and interest rates. On October 31, 2024, the airport authority announced that will airlines pay an average of 15 euros ($16.31) more for a local departing passenger in 2027 than they do at present.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 26, 2024

It has been a tumultuous year for Australian aviation, with the demise of domestic airlines Bonza and Rex, Qatar Airways' bid for a 25% share of Virgin Australia, unfavorable government examinations of airline competition and the fallout from Qantas' fall from grace in 2023.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In 2023, the Finnair Plus program adopted Avios as its rewards currency. I’d consider this to be a positive development, given the ability to transfer Avios between the various “flavors” of the rewards, with programs like British Airways Executive Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club. When Finnair adopted Avios as its rewards currency, the airline also introduced an award seat guarantee , whereby the oneworld carrier guarantees a certain number of award seats per flight when the schedule first

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Emirates is expanding its African network with new flights to Entebbe, Addis Ababa, and Johannesburg, offering increased connectivity.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Brazil is planning a massive expansion and upgrade of its airport capacity within the next five years. This airport development plan will cover 130 airports across the country and will be the largest airport investment program in the history of the Latin American country. In a television interview with CNN Brasil , Silvio Costa Filho, Brazil’s Ports and Airports Minister, explained that the Brazilian government is working on a three-pronged plan that will see the construction of new regional air

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A United Airlines customer has been charged with assault after a sleeping man was attacked during a Monday trip on flight UA2247 from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. A witness said that the victim of the attack was deaf and nonverbal.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 27, 2024

In 2019, Japanese Star Alliance carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) revealed an all new first and business class product. In this post I wanted to take an updated look at ANA’s progress with installing these new cabins, especially with the winter 2024-2025 travel schedule officially kicking off as of today (which is when airlines often make changes to their schedule).

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 30, 2024

After just adding new service to Phoenix in May 2024, the airline plans to launch another U.S. destination next summer.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Air France-KLM is interested in acquiring an equity stake in TAP Air Portugal, according to Reuters, which has quoted unnamed sources familiar with the matter. If confirmed, this would mean that the Portuguese flag carrier is now in the sights of the three major European airline groups, namely Lufthansa Group, International Airlines Group (IAG) and now, Air France-KLM.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Air Force recently caused a stir online after it announced it had used B-2 Spirit bombers to drop the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) on underground Houthi targets in northern Yemen. The move put both the bomb and the B-2 Spirit Bomber in the spotlight. But what aircraft can carry the United States Air Force's Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) - designed to penetrate and destroy the deepest of military targets hidden underground?

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