Aerotime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Republic of Estonia-owned Nordic Aviation Group AS (Nordica) and Regional Jet OÜ (Xfly) will cease operations after it was announced the companies will be filed for bankruptcy. It had been hoped that Lars Thuesen, the owner of Jettime, could potentially take the companies private but on November 18, 2024, Nordic Aviation Group, which runs Nordica and Xfly, were informed that he would not be investing. “Nordic Aviation Group and Xfly have gone through a challenging path over the past

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

An Etihad Airways executive has confirmed that the Middle Eastern carrier exercised options for three more Airbus A350F aircraft, taking the airlines total order book for the type to ten.

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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.

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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.

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Hangar 134

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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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.

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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

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Airlines Airline 312

Alaska Air

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Now is the perfect time to book a dream vacation to Australia or New Zealand with special one-way fares from Seattle or Portland via Honolulu, available from November 19–21. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer the most direct routes from the Pacific Northwest to Sydney and Auckland, with a layover in Honolulu. The post Fly Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines from the Pacific Northwest via Honolulu appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Airlines Airline 110

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.

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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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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?

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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

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Airlines Airline Jet 311

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Over the past few weeks, airlines, mainly British Airways , have been in the headlines for canceling long-haul routes. On multiple occasions, the British carrier has said that it was forced to manage its capacity due to supply shortages related to Rolls-Royce and the companys Boeing 787 engine choice, the Trent 1000.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

United took delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner since March 2023 on Tuesday. The new aircraft features a special paint scheme.

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The Aviationist

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The insanely costly B-21 Raider program is apparently becoming less expensive, with the projected cost for the first five production lots dropping from $19.1 billion to $13.1 billion, a 28% reduction, amounting to $5.1 billion in savings. In recent years the public has become more and more accustomed to military programs becoming costlier as they […] The post The B-21’s Price Is Decreasing With Over $5 Billion Saved for the First Five Lots appeared first on The Aviationist.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In the past I’ve written about my favorite airports in the world , though I don’t think I’ve ever shared my least favorite airport in the world, which has to be Cairo International Airport (CAI). I’ve traveled through the airport more times than I can count, and I suppose it’s actually a love-hate relationship, because I keep going back for more. I’m curious if anyone disagrees, and has another major airport that they like less.

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Airlines Airline 127

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.

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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

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Airlines Airline 293

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Lufthansa has announced its schedule for the upcoming summer season, which will begin in March 2025, saying that its Airbus A380 will continue connecting Munich with Boston, New York, Washington, Los Angeles, and Delhi.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The beleaguered carrier hasn’t made a profit since 2008 and continues to be a hot-ticket item on President Javier Milei’s administrative chopping block.

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The Aviationist

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The pod appears to be previously unseen but closely resembles the Airborne Turret Infrared Measurement System III (ATIMS III), which is used to perform airborne IR signature measurements. A U.S. Air Force F-15D has been recently spotted flying in a very unusual configuration, usually seen only for very specific tests. In fact, the aircraft was […] The post F-15D Eagle Spotted with Unusual Infrared Measurement Pod appeared first on The Aviationist.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In early 2022, American Airlines and Aer Lingus formally launched a partnership. However, the rollout has been incredibly strange. We only saw reciprocal mileage earning introduced after nearly two years, and now we’re seeing reciprocal elite perks introduced after nearly three years. Details of the American & Aer Lingus partnership In late 2020, Aer Lingus was approved to join the oneworld transatlantic joint venture.

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Airlines Airline 112

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Another Corsair is making headlines, as the USS Midway Museum in San Diego has welcomed a newly restored F4U-4 Corsair (BuNo 97349) to its collection. This follows the recent addition of FG-1D Corsair (BuNo 92013) to New York’s Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. On November 16th, the Midway Museum took delivery of BuNo 97349, a loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) in Pensacola, Florida.

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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

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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.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

British Airways is slated to cut two U.S. flights next summer as the carrier continues to face Rolls-Royce engine troubles.

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The Aviationist

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The Navy’s decision could shield the F/A-XX program from the impacts of the Air Force’s NGAD review, especially as the source selection process is ongoing, with a winner expected next year. Similarly to the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy is developing a 6th generation fighter jet, called F/A-XX. While the Air Force previously said […] The post U.S.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In late 2023, plans were announced for an exciting new Hyatt ski destination in the United States. There’s now an exciting update, as the hotel has opened as of today, ahead of schedule (that’s rare!). Basics of the new Grand Hyatt Deer Valley The Grand Hyatt Deer Valley has opened as of November 20, 2024. This property is a partnership between Hyatt and Extell Development Company, and is located in Deer Valley, Utah, not far from Salt Lake City.

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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.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Air France was forced to suspend flights over the Red Sea after one of its flight crews reported seeing a ‘luminous object’ in the sky around Sudan. Air France told AeroTime that the suspension of flights over the Red Sea was a “precautionary measure” until further notice. “This decision follows a crew’s observation of a luminous object at high altitude in the Sudan area,” an Air France spokesperson said.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Qatar Airways is reportedly considering acquiring former American Airlines Airbus A330 aircraft, which it inherited when it merged with US Airways, presumably due to aircraft delivery delays from both aircraft manufacturers, including Boeings latest postponement of the 777X.

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Airlines Airline 126

Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union members voted to approve a new contract with Boeing on Wednesday.

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The Aviationist

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Today marks the final A-10 Demo Team performance, after 1800 shows across 10 countries over the course of more than 40 years. Nov. 10, 2024, marked a sad day in the airshow community: the final demonstration by the U.S. Air Force’s A-10C Demonstration Team after a 40 year run. In Stuart, Florida, the team flew […] The post A-10C Demonstration Team Flies Final Show appeared first on The Aviationist.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For years, Alaska Airlines has been trialing the concept of electronic bag tags, intended to make the process of checking a bag easier. Well, the airline has just taken a major step, as these bag tags are now on sale to the general public. While I think this is a cool(ish) concept, trying to make customers pay for it seems like a major hurdle to this being adapted on a widespread basis.

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Airlines Airline 108

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

With the Hawaii Mars now settled at its new permanent home in the British Columbia Aviation Museum, the focus of historic aviation enthusiasts has shifted to the Philippine Mars. On April 25, 2024, the Pima Air and Space Museum (PASM) announced via Facebook that it had acquired the Philippine Mars. Since then, however, little additional information has been released.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Californian startup Exosonic is closing down after failing to secure enough additional funding to continue pursuing its supersonic aircraft and drone projects. Exosonic was founded in 2019 by Norris Tie, an aerospace engineer who had previously worked at Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin where he worked on the X-59 low-boom supersonic aircraft program for NASA.

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Airlines Airline 297

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

British Airways faced an IT issue on Monday evening, resulting in a loss of communication with its pilots and significant operational disruption. As flights began to get delayed both in and out of the UK, passengers started to post on social media about the uncertainties of their travel plans.

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