Aerotime

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

A B737-400 DHL cargo aircraft crashed near Vilnius Airport (VNO) early morning on November 25, 2024. The incident occurred at around 03:30 CET / 05:28 EET. Based on details from flight tracking website FlightAware, the cargo aircraft took off from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) at 03:08 CET According to local news outlet Delfi Plus, the aircraft crashed on Žirnių street, a residential area, and specifically fell on a two-story residential building.

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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.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A Delta flight attendant has been charged with attempted second degree murder, after repeatedly stabbing another flight attendant during a New Orleans layover. Gosh, this is awful. Layover gets violent for flight attendants in New Orleans A 36-year-old Delta flight attendant has been arrested, following a spree of violence that happened during a layover in New Orleans early Monday morning.

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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.

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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.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

China Southern Airlines, the largest airline in Asia by fleet size, has announced its decision to sell all 10 of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft and two spare GEnx-1B70/P2 engines. According to an official intent solicitation notice posted on its website, the sale will be conducted through open bidding. The aircraft, averaging a service life of over a decade , are expected to be delivered to the buyer between 2025 and 2026, pending board approval.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Chinese investors plan to acquire 100 Boeing 737 MAXs to launch a Budapest-based airline that will operate long haul flights, particularly to China. Yeah, I’m as confused as you are. What we know so far about Hungary Airlines An interesting Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was announced at the China International Supply Chain Expo on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The first of 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft due to join the Malaysia Airlines fleet has arrived at Kuala Lumpa Airport (KUL) after the jet was officially handed over in Toulouse, France. The factory new Airbus A330neo (A330-900) left Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) on November 28, 2024, shortly before 21:00, and arrived at its new home on November 29, 2024, at 16:52 local time.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Argentina's aviation regulator has scrapped the country's age cap for commercial pilots, letting them fly for longer without being forced to retire. Previously, the single-pilot age limit was set at 60 years old, while the multi-pilot limit was at 65. Argentina could be followed by other countries in the coming years as international efforts to raise the mandatory pilot retirement age continue.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

There’s an exciting update for Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), as it has just become a much more competitive global aviation hub. Hong Kong’s third runway project finally complete On November 28, 2024, Hong Kong Airport’s three-runway system was finally commissioned, marking a new milestone in Hong Kong’s aviation development. This project wasn’t cheap, and cost 141.5 billion HKD (18.1 billion USD).

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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.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The owner of Air Europa has confirmed that the French-Dutch multinational airline Air France-KLM has expressed an “interest” in the Spanish carrier. The confirmation comes as news circulated that Air France-KLM was in talks with the Air Europa owner Globalia over a 20% investment in the airline. On November 27, 2024, euronews reported that Globalia, which owns 80% of Air Europa, said that “there is interest […] but currently nothing is closed”.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) has granted a couple of exemptions for the Airbus A350F cargo aircraft as the European plane maker gears up to introduce the freighter into service in 2026.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Here’s some great news for air travelers, Qatar Airways, and Virgin Australia. I’m pleasantly surprised by how quickly this has been approved, at least on an interim basis. Qatar Airways’ creative request to boost Australia flights A couple of months ago, it was announced that Qatar Airways intends to buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia. While there are presumably many reasons that Qatar Airways was interested in this investment, the airline seemed to have one primary motivation — getting access

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Heart Aerospace, a Swedish hybrid-electric aircraft developer, has selected Plattsburgh International Airport in Upstate New York as a test site for its HX1 (Heart Experimental 1) program. The first flight is expected sometime between April and July 2025. The HX1, with a wingspan of 105 feet, would be the largest all-electric aircraft to fly. It rolled out last September at the company’s site in Gothenberg, Sweden, and is currently undergoing critical systems testing before the move to Plattsbur

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In an announcement made on November 27, 2024, easyJet revealed an increase of 34% in annual profits for the 12 months ending September 30, 2024. The low-cost carrier achieved a profit before tax of £610 million ($775 million) as the airline cashed in on record-breaking passenger numbers using its services in the summer of 2024. The airline’s figures revealed the profits before tax rose by £155 million ($197) from the same period in 2023, while the profit per seat achieved was £6.08 ($7.72), up 2

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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.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

There’s not a day that goes by where I don’t learn something new about the airline industry — it’s one of the reasons I never get bored. I figured I’d share the “lesson” I learned today (thanks to Noa for pointing this out), since it’s one that caught me off guard. I’ve always been under the impression that the UK has the world’s highest tax on airline passengers, in the form of the Air Passenger Duty (APD).

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The new aircraft, scheduled for delivery in April 2025, will be the first of 28 on firm order, gradually replacing the airline’s older Boeing 737s.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In an incredibly busy week, low-cost carrier Jetstar has unveiled a brand-new uniform for 6,000 staff members while welcoming its first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft. On November 28, 2024, the Qantas Group subsidiary airline announced that the first of its new next generation Airbus A320neo aircraft arrived at Melbourne Airport (MEL) earlier in the week.

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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.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

It’s an exciting day for Malaysia Airlines, as the oneworld carrier has just taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo. Malaysia Airlines has 20 Airbus A330neos on order In August 2022, Malaysia Airlines placed an order for 20 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, with 10 of the planes being purchased directly from Airbus, and 10 being leased from Dublin-based Avolon.

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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.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has officially started simultaneous three-runway operations for the first time allowing more aircraft to take off and land together. Construction of the Three-runway System (3RS) began in 2016 and culminated in a special ceremony at the airport on November 28, 2024, where invited guests watched triple runway operations start in real time.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Despite decades of negative press, the F-35 Lightning II is not only the world's most advanced tactical fighter jet but also a bargain price when measured by fly-away costs. This may seem strange given how many sensational headlines have been running saying the jet is over budget and will cost $2 trillion over its lifespan (an impressive sounding figure almost never given any context).

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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).

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Airline Reporter

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A Philippine Airlines 777 received a water-canon salute upon it’s inaugural arrival as flight PR124 at SEA On Oct. 2, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport added yet another international carrier and city to its service roster: Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) via Philippine Airlines (PAL). The jet arrived after dark, allowing for some unusual and fun photo opportunities.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The European Union has finally given the green light for Korean Air’s proposed takeover of Asiana Airlines. The European Commission (EC) announced on November 28, 2024 that it has concluded its review after confirming Korean Air’s fulfillment of all required conditions for the merger with Asiana Airlines. The approval gives Korean Air permission from 13 out of 14 relevant countries, excluding a pending review by the US.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Air France-KLM is reportedly considering buying up to 20% of Air Europa. The news comes three months after the International Airlines Group (IAG), which owns British Airways and Iberia, among others, abandoned plans to acquire Spain's third-largest airline , citing regulatory obstacles. Even though the takeover did not go through, Air France-KLM's rival IAG already owns a 20% stake in Air Europa.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This is exciting, and long overdue. British Airways has just released some renderings of its new first class suite, though details remain fairly limited as of now (of course I’ll provide more updates when we have the details). A look at British Airways’ new first class suite British Airways has plans to introduce a new first class product, and the airline has today released the first renderings of the product.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For many aviation enthusiasts that grew up in the last 30 years, the 1989 film Always, which borrowed elements from the WWII film A Guy Named Joe, remains a formative movie to this day, especially for warbird and fire tanker enthusiasts. Luckily for many of these enthusiasts, there has been some interest in preserving the airplanes from this film, as we have covered with the Yanks Air Museum’s now successful effort to bring the PBY Catalina N9505C from Ephrata, WA to Chino, CA.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Airbus has revealed the signing of a cooperation agreement with Jiatai Aircraft Equipment, an aircraft seating manufacturer based in Hubei, China. The agreement will see the Chinese company supply economy-class seats for the A350 widebody series of airliners. The agreement, signed at the 2024 Airshow China, formalizes Jiatai’s work to develop a newly designed economy-class seat optimized for use in the A350 NPS (new production standard) cabin.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Emirates has unveiled its first Airbus A350-900 at an event in Dubai, two days after the airline ferried the widebody jet to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Maldives isn’t exactly known as a budget travel destination, but is instead known for its endless resorts with overwater villas. Well, a vacation to the Maldives is about to become even more expensive, as the country is greatly increasing its airport fees for travelers, along with increasing some other taxes. The Maldives’ new $50-240 airport departure tax For tickets issued as of December 1, 2024, the Maldives will be hiking the taxes that it charges air travelers (this is based on ticketin

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

American is set to operate its longest regional service next year, which is also a new addition to the carrier’s route network.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Cebu Pacific (CEB) took over Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, lighting up the world’s tallest building with a projection show titled, “Fly to Happy, Fly to the Philippines”. The event makes the low-cost carrier the first Philippine company to project a campaign onto the 828-meter building. “We’re proud to share a piece of home on such a grand stage,” Xander Lao, CEB President and Chief Commercial Officer.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

A DHL Boeing 737 freighter traveling from Leipzig, Germany, to Vilnius Airport (VNO), has crashed near Liepkalnis Hill, located along the approach path to the airport's runway.

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