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 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.
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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.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
The Pilot Network Co-Founder and Delta Boeing 737 pilot, Jason Depew, unfortunately passed away on November 4 following a cardiac arrest. Depew, who, according to JonNYC, had been running, experienced the cardio event while running.
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.
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.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
LOT Polish Airlines has made several exciting announcements over the past year or so, including plans to refresh Boeing 787 cabins , growing the fleet by around 50% , and also opening a lounge outside of Poland for the first time. I wanted to take an updated look at that last point, as that lounge should be opening in the near future (though unfortunately we still don’t have an exact opening date).
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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.
AV Web
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Aviation buffs in San Francisco and San Diego will get to see the rarest of the rare possibly next week as the last flying example of the world’s largest flying boat makes its last flight. The Philippine Mars, a Martin JRM Mars is currently undergoing taxi tests in Port Alberni, British Columbia in preparation for a flight to Lake Roosevelt in Arizona.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
While we’ll have to mark this as “developing” for now (and I have a request out to Alaska for comment), I wanted to report on what appears to be quite a troubling restriction when it comes to the ability to redeem Alaska Mileage Plan miles. Alaska blocking partner awards close to departure Alaska Mileage Plan appears to be blocking a vast majority of partner award tickets within 72 hours of departure.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is reportedly looking to sign a new deal for aircraft to renew its long-haul fleet. The company has said that it is looking at a variety of options, which could span from the Boeing 787 to the 777X. This follows a recent order from the airline to replace its medium-haul fleet, meaning this latest move is an expected follow-up to finalize the renewal of its entire fleet.
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.
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.
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.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
November 5, 2024, marked another historic day for Ethiopian Airlines as it took delivery of a brand-new Airbus A350-1000, the first to be operated by an African carrier.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Thai Airways is to have two more A330 aircraft operating by December 2024, when its new premium class product will have two tiers of Business Class. The updates were revealed by Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri to AeroTime in an exclusive interview at the 68th Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents in Brunei. New routes with the arrival of two A330 Eamsiri said that Thai Airways will have two Airbus A330 in operation soon, one to begin by December 2024, the other during
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
The Avro Heritage Museum, a dedicated institution preserving Manchester’s aviation legacy, has announced ambitious plans to expand its facilities. Located at the historic Avro site in Woodford, Stockport, the museum commemorates the centennial of Avro’s founding at this site, where iconic aircraft like the Lancaster Bomber were built. Standing proudly outside the Museum is Avro Vulcan XM603, the only Vulcan in the world to be preserved in the anti-flash white paint scheme.
World Airline News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
One year after making history as the first Dreamliner to land on Antarctica’s unique blue ice runway at Troll Airfield, Norse Atlantic Airways has successfully completed its second charter for the purpose of scientific research on the continent. On November 15, 2024, at 10:55 local time, Norse Atlantic’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner, registered as LN-FNC, and named “Everglades”, successfully touched down, carrying 10,5 tons of research equipment and scientists for the Norwegian Polar Instit
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Etihad Airways has said that its network expansion strategy and significant business growth in its cargo division have allowed the airline to grow its revenues by 21%, resulting in a substantial increase in profitability.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published its final report on the events that led to travel disruptions for 700,000 passengers on a Summer Bank Holiday in 2023. On August 28, 2023, around 300,000 travelers faced swathes of cancellations when the air traffic control system that keeps the UK’s skies safe suffered a fault. According to the CAA’s report , published on November 14, 2024, NATS , which provides British air traffic control services, was thrown into disarray when the flight pla
AV Web
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
More than 97 percent of Allegiant Airlines’ 1,300 pilots have authorized their union to hold a strike vote even though the airline has offered them a 70 percent pay hike over the next five years. Teamsters Local 2118 said the increase isn’t enough to bring Allegiant pilots to the levels they need. “Allegiant pilots are some of the most overworked and underpaid in the airline industry,” the union said in a statement.
World Airline News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Today, Friday, November 15, Sun Country flight attendants represented by Teamsters Local 120 engaged in an informational picket at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to demand the carrier come to terms on a fair contract or face a potential nationwide strike. Sun Country flight attendants voted by an overwhelming 99 percent to authorize a strike against the company.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
On Thursday, November 14th, Wheels Up revealed that it has closed on approximately $332 million in revolving financing from the Bank of America. The company also announced that it closed on the acquisition of GrandView Aviation's fleet of light aircraft. This includes the acquisition of a mix of 17 Embraer Phenom 300s and Embraer Phenom 300Es. It also includes the related maintenance assets and customer programs from GrandView Aviation.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
A Boeing 737-400F has been destroyed after it caught fire in flight and was forced to make an emergency landing in Sao Paulo. The aircraft, operated by all-cargo airline Total Linhas Aereas was operating a domestic cargo flight from Vitoria to Sao Paulo when the crew received a cargo fire warning, forcing the emergency landing. Flight number TTL5682 departed from Vitória–Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport (VIX) on November 8, 2024, for a routine cargo flight to Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Vietnam War Flight Museum recently announced plans to acquire the last operational F-8 Crusader, an aircraft that holds a unique place in aviation history as “The Last of the Gunfighters.” A GoFund Me campaign was recently started (Click HERE ). This particular aircraft, Bureau Number 151739, was one of 42 Crusaders acquired by the French Navy in 1962 and has remained abroad since its retirement from French service.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Ethiopian Airlines is Africa’s largest airline, offering a significant amount of both short haul and long haul capacity. While the Star Alliance carrier is generally pretty well regarded, Ethiopian does have quite the variety of business class seats. It can be hard to figure out which business class seat you’ll actually get when booking a flight with Ethiopian, so I wanted to take a closer look at that in this post, for anyone else who might be interested.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Malaysia Airlines has not served the US since 2014, opting to leave its code on fellow oneworld partner carriers flights. In 2019, the country of Malaysia was downgraded to a Category 2 status by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and at that point, was not allowed to launch any services to the US. This was only true for three years, as Malaysia regained its Category 1 status in 2022.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
British eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace has conducted the first untethered flight of its VX4 prototype, kicking off Phase Two of its development program. Until now Vertical Aerospace had conducted piloted flight tests, but with the aircraft always tethered to the ground by a cable. In July 2024, the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved an extension of Vertical Aerospace’s testing activities at its Cotswold Airport (GBA) facilities, located in the southwest of England.
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
By James Kightly, Commissioning Editor On October 26, 2024, at Albury airport, New South Wales, the new English-language translation of To Austalia in Three Days was published by the Uiver Memorial Community Trust. The book, originally published in 1935, details the remarkably flight of the KLM Douglas DC-2 from Mildenhall in the UK to Melbourne, Australia, coming a remarkable second in the 1934 MacRobertson Air Race.
Airline Reporter
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Qatar Airways is best known for its Qsuite long-haul business class. But if you’re thinking of flying Qatar, remember that the airline operates a diverse fleet with multiple seat styles. So it’s important to be a smart shopper and know what you’re getting when you book. We recently wrote about Qatar’s A320 business class , and we’ll be back later with a dive into Qsuite.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The next destination joining the Icelandair network has been announced. Flights to Istanbul, Trkiye, will begin next September, building on the airlines' codeshare agreement and opening up new connection opportunities across Asia.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The official report into how a Qantas Airbus A380 flew for almost 300 hours and 34 flights with a tool lodged in one of its four engines has been published by the Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB). The report has made recommendations to be followed by the Australian airline so that any future such events are avoided. On December 6, 2023, one of Qantas ’ 10-strong fleet of Airbus A380-842s arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at the end of a routine scheduled passenger flight
Airline Geeks
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom believes the commercial aviation industry is facing some of its biggest challenges to date.
One Mile at a Time
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Earlier this year, Oakland International Airport (OAK) rebranded as San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. This was part of the airport’s effort to increase visibility and appeal among travelers, given Oakland’s proximity to San Francisco. As you’d expect, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) wasn’t happy about this change, since it viewed this as increased competition.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The UKs Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has concluded that the absence of wing walkers contributed to the ground collision between a British Airways Airbus A350 and a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 at London Heathrow Airport on April 6, 2024.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Vueling, the low-cost carrier belonging to the International Airlines Group (IAG), has unveiled a special livery dedicated to the Football Club Barcelona (FCB) women’s soccer team. The livery has been applied to one of Vueling’s A320ceo aircraft (registration EC-LZN). It depicts six of the teams’ stars: Aitana Bonmatí, who won the prestigious Ballon D’Or trophy for the best female player in 2024 and 2023, and Alexia Putellas, who won the same award in 2022 and 2021, as well as their team-mates S
Airline Geeks
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Investigators stated that maintenance staff knew the tool was missing but placed the aircraft into revenue service anyway.
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