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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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 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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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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Airlines Airline 220

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Turkish Airlines plans a record 170 weekly one-way passenger flights from its Istanbul Airport hub to the US next summer, an average of 24 daily services. Frequencies will be up from a high of 160 weekly in summer 2024 (+6%).

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Airlines Airline 116

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Luxury airline Beond shared some details of its first year of operations as well as some of its plans for the coming months during an online media conference held on November 19, 2024. Co-founder and CEO Tero Taskila explained that in the 12 months that Beond has been operating in the market, the airline has transported some 8,000 passengers, which represents a 55% load factor.

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Airlines Airline 217

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

easyJet has announced the launch of 26 new routes for summer 2025 including the low-cost airline’s first ever sub-Saharan service in its nearly 30-year history. Among the 26 destinations announced on November 19, 2024, is a new service to the island of Sal in Cape Verde which is located off the coast of Senegal. The first easyJet flights from London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sal will take off on March 31, 2025, and operate three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the summe

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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

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 20, 2024

This year has seen the unveiling of some remarkable growth plans for Middle East aviation. The major airlines of the region will be receiving nearly 800 new aircraft over the next five years, and to accommodate this growth, airports are announcing major expansion plans as well.

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Airlines Airline 111

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Avion Express has expanded further into the South American market after signing a wet-lease agreement with Argentina-based Flybondi for two Airbus A320 aircraft. The ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) lease agreement with Flybondi marks Lithuania-based Avion Express’ first venture into the Argentinean aviation sphere. Under the agreement, Avion Express will provide two Airbus A320s based in Buenos Aires, with operations beginning at the end of November 2024 and running until the e

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Airlines Airline 184

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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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Ferrovial Airports, the airport management subsidiary of the eponymous Spanish construction giant, plans to focus on the US market following its divestment from its UK assets, the company’s CEO Luke Bugeja told AeroTime. This strategy is motivated in part by the desire to leverage Ferrovial’s already significant presence in the US construction market.

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Approach Airlines Airline 168

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

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Private jet service provider Duncan Aviation has unveiled a Gulfstream V fully customized interior refurbishment with a nautical twist and design features inspired by a seaplane. This newly refurbished Gulfstream V was completed at Duncan Aviation’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at Provo Airport (PVU) in Utah for an owner who “values creativity”.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

With the holiday travel rush expected to begin soon, US airports are anticipating huge crowds. To better manage the increased footfall, some airports have prepared in advance, such as increasing parking spaces and enhancing security screening facilities. Lets find out more.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

FL Technics Indonesia, a company providing aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services, has received an extension of approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) for its new and expanded maintenance facilities in Jakarta and Bali. Under the extended approval, FL Technics will be able to provide maintenance services for Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, and 737-400 aircraft.

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Hangar Airlines Airline 130

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Today, Fiji Airways has announced a new route between Australia and Fiji that will also make it much easier for travelers in Northern Queensland to access the United States. The new service is between the far North Queensland hub of Cairns and Fiji, with a seamless connection in Fiji to the nonstop Dallas Fort Worth route.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Someone from change.org reached out regarding a petition that has received thousands of signatures, which involves airline employees wanting their airline elite status honored on all stays. I thought this would be an interesting topic to cover. Petition asks Marriott to recognize airline crew status at hotels There’s a change.org petition that currently has around 7,000 signatures, which urges Marriott to start honoring Bonvoy elite status when airline crews (pilots and flight attendants) are st

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Airlines Airline Pilot 103

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The leaders of the United Kingdom , Japan , and Italy discussed potentially broadening the sixth-generation Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) to include other countries while meeting on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Brazil. The Tempest or GCAP fighter is planned to be armed with lasers, be a 'system-of-systems,' have a 'wearable cockpit,' and much more.

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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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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The North American T-6 Texan, originally crafted as a military advanced trainer, has become an iconic civilian aircraft today. This transformation from a military workhorse into a civilian trainer is a testament to its design.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This little airplane could provide its next owner with a sportier and speedier flying experience. Most entry-level airplanes in the 100 hp range tend to exhibit similar qualities. Sluggish handling, even more sluggish cruise speeds, and in the case of Cessna 150s and 152s, a rather claustrophobic cabin with limited visibility. But with snappy handling, a cruise speed of around 120 knots, and panoramic visibility out of the fighter-like sliding canopy, today’s bargain—a 1977 Grumman American AA-1

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Knot Airplanes Pilot 83

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Airbus A318 is the smallest member of Airbus' A320 family of aircraft and also its least popular model, with just 80 built. Air France was the largest operator of the type with up to 18 planes in its fleet, while other notable operators included avianca, Frontier Airlines and Mexicana.

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Airlines Airline 105

Aviation Bussiness News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Regional businesses leaders and local authorities have met at London Gatwick’s annual Economic Summit to discuss opportunities to unlock economic growth through a new Airport Economic Zone (AEZ). The AEZ will bring together a taskforce of senior economic development and business leaders, including representatives from the UK’s Department for Business and Trade, from across the six local authority areas within the Gatwick region next month.

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Runway Airlines Airline 81

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

On Wednesday, November 20th, SkyShare, a leading private aviation firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah , debuted a new program called SkyBridge. This new program is a brokerage service, which specifically focuses on ensuring uninterrupted access to business aircraft. When private aircraft sellers successfully sell their plane, SkyBridge grants the private aircraft seller unique access to the SkyShare fleet of fractionally owned aircraft.

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Jet 102

Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

After teasing the route last week on Instagram, Royal Jordanian has scheduled service to its fourth U.S. destination starting next year.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For passengers who crave their favorite comfort fast food on airplanes, Delta Air Lines has recently entered a partnership that will appeal to many burger lovers. The carrier has partnered with Shake Shack to serve burgers in premium cabins on select flights starting in December.

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Airplanes Airline Airlines 126

Aviation Bussiness News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Avelia has launched Avelia Air Freight Solutions, expanding its expertise in sustainable aviation into the air freight sector. With proven success in business travel, delivering over 18 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and reducing more than 165,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions – equivalent to over 290,000 London-to-New York flights – Avelia is now tackling the need for decarbonisation in air cargo using its blockchain-powered platform.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 72

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notification of scheduling relief and a limited waiver of slot usage requirements at Newark Liberty (EWR), Chicago OHare (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), and Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) airports due to construction-related runway closures at Newark Liberty scheduled for 2025.

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Runway 108

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

SWISS is seriously upgrading one of its first class collaborations, so it’s something to be on the lookout for. SWISS now offering Sisley products onboard SWISS has partnered with French brand Sisley to refresh its first class skincare offerings. With this, we’re going to see Sisley hand cream and facial lotion available in the lavatories in SWISS first class, and Sisley hand cream, face cream, and eye and lip balm, available in SWISS first class amenity kits.

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Airlines Airline 65

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) is a key airport for the capital city of the US. Situated just a stone's throw from the city center across the Potomac River, the airport is an important short-haul base for American Airlines and its American Eagle regional brand, and is known for having one of the most picturesque approaches in the whole of the US.

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Approach Airlines Airline 104

Alaska Air

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We're flying ten new nonstop routes from the West Coast to top winter destinations, starting today! Highlights include flights from Los Angeles to La Paz, Mexico, and connecting places like Fresno to Guadalajara and Boise to Bozeman. Whether you're craving sun or snow, these new routes make it easier than ever to get to your favorite winter getaway!

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Airlines Airline 63

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In the annals of aviation history, Linious "Mac" McGee holds a special place as a visionary and pioneer who laid the groundwork for what would eventually become Alaska Airlines. McGee's story is about innovation, resilience, and passion for aviation, from his early entrepreneurial ventures to his relentless determination to connect with remote communities.

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Airlines Airline 87

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card The Citi Strata Premier℠ Card ( review ) is one of the most rewarding mid-range credit cards. While many people might be familiar with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ( review ), the Citi Strata Premier is an often overlooked competitor (or complement, depending on how you look at it). In this post, I wanted to share eight reasons you should get the Citi Strata Premier if you don’t yet have it.

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Airlines Airline 62

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Guillaume Faury, the chief executive of Airbus , has been hopeful that while deliveries of aircraft engines, particularly the CFM International LEAP-1A, one of the two options for the A320neo aircraft family, has been tight, the situation should improve and enable the manufacturer to hit its 770 aircraft delivery target at the end of 2024.

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