Aerotime

MARCH 31, 2025

On March 31, 20256, the leasing giant confirmed commitments for 70 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft, while Boeing has benefited too, with an order for 50 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 twin-engine jets. BOC Aviation currently has 69 737 MAX airplanes on operating leases to more than 15 airlines worldwide, according to the company.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Our members perform high quality and flight critical work for the airplanes we build and deserve a return on their labor investment that provides for the quality-of-life worthy of that labor,” Jon Holden, President of IAM District 751 and Brandon Bryant, President of IAM District W24, said in a joint statement.

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Aerotime

JULY 23, 2024

Qatar Airways announced an order for 20 more Boeing 777-9 aircraft, which is set to be the largest and most fuel-efficient twin-engine jet. The order, which expands the Doha-based carrier’s 777X order book to nearly 100 airplanes, was announced on the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. Thank you, @QatarAirways.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 17, 2024

I thought it would be fun to make a post with some of the airplane amenities that I like the most. While most airplanes have call buttons at each seat , Emirates new Boeing 777 first class gives passengers the option to order room service via their tablet. Whats your favorite airplane amenity?

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Aerotime

JANUARY 31, 2025

This airplane brings the efficiency and versatility we need to meet growing market demands, replace our aging widebody fleet, and deliver a world-class experience to our passengers.

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Aerotime

APRIL 23, 2025

Air India is reportedly considering the potential acquisition of several Boeing 737 Max narrowbody airplanes, which remain undelivered to Chinese-based airlines amid ongoing tensions between the US Government and China.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 18, 2025

Airbus and Boeing remain the world's two primary passenger jet airplane makers. The last decade has seen Canada's Bombardier exit the commercial passenger jet maker and China's COMAC enter it. Meanwhile, Brazil's Embraer continues to be the world's third commercial airplane maker.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 9, 2024

The 500 th Airbus jet was produced at the planemaker’s manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama, which first opened in 2015. During the ceremony, Airbus North America Chairman and CEO Robin Hayes said: “We’re here to celebrate 500 airplanes, and I can’t believe how quickly that has happened.” Our 500th Alabama-born baby!

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

On this day, December 3, 1945, Lieutenant-Commander Eric Melrose “Winkle” Brown of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve and Chief Naval Test Pilot at the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) at Farnborough, made the first landing and takeoff of a jet-powered aircraft aboard an aircraft carrier at sea.

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Aerotime

APRIL 10, 2025

Airbus has revealed its order and delivery totals for March 2025, indicating that the European planemaker delivered 71 new aircraft to 37 customers during the month, while it received orders for 211 airplanes for both its narrowbody and widebody ranges. In total, the company sold 233 narrowbody jets, ten A330neos, and 37 A350s in March 2025.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the incident occurred at around 19:35 local time as the Air Wisconsin jet approached its allocated stand at the airport. The FAA confirmed that the airplane involved (registered N420AW) had just arrived from Kalamazoo and that no passengers onboard were injured.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Bahamasair, the state-owned airline of the Bahamas, is reportedly considering a potential order for Airbus A220 narrowbody aircraft as the carrier mulls a replacement for its aging jet fleet of four Boeing 737-700s. The airplane can fly easily to the full [breadth] of the US and get us well into Latin America,” Cooper added.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

According to reports, the right wing of the JAL aircraft struck the tail of the Delta airplane as it taxied behind it. The Delta jet was reportedly awaiting de-icing to commence when the incident occurred. The collision occurred at around 10:17 local time on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

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Aerotime

JULY 10, 2024

Footage captured on a police vehicle’s dashcam appeared to show two regional jets almost collide midair in the United States (US). NewsChannel9 obtained video showing an apparent close call between airplanes taking off Monday morning from the @SyracuseAirport. This is wild. Too close for comfort. Both aircraft were CRJ-900 models.

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Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

Nowadays, modern aircraft are equipped with systems that can not only fly the aircraft but can also perform fully automated take-offs and landings and can even provide protection systems in the event of unusual flight situations that threaten the safety of the airplane and its occupants.

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Aerotime

JUNE 16, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the use of counterfeit titanium parts in Boeing and Airbus jets after concerns were raised by supplier Spirit AeroSystems. To ensure compliance, we are removing any affected parts on airplanes prior to delivery. “They show that (aircraft) airworthiness remains intact.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The contract offer provides the largest-ever general wage increase, lower medical cost share to make healthcare more affordable, greater company contributions toward your retirement, and improvements for a better work-life balance,” Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope said in a video message to staff.

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Aerotime

MARCH 20, 2025

Hybrid-electric propulsion enables us to achieve what jet fuel alone cant do; weve created a fixed-wing airplane that delivers the access of a helicopter with 100 times less noise, 70 percent lower cost, improved safety, and dramatically reduced emissions.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 23, 2025

I am willing to wager that every pilot has at one time or another asked themselves the big question: Should I own my own airplane? However, to prove that all is not lost for the prospective airplane buyer, lets look at the statistics. Of course, these include business jets and other non-Part 135 machines.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 6, 2024

If you follow aviation accounts on TikTok and Instagram, its more than likely that the platform algorithms will have led you to the Amalfi Jets and the antics of the private jet charters founder and CEO, Kolin Jones. Amalfi Jets Jones is a qualified pilot himself. The private jet brokerage arose from Jones obsession with safety.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

You know, if you make four or five [aircraft] a month, it’s not going to move the needle when we are talking about [a market of] more than 1500 jets a year. Udvar-Hzy was also critical of Boeings decision not to pursue a New Midsize Airplane (NMA). I think we’ll get better, but not much better, he said.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 23, 2024

The best airplanes to fly on (in my opinion) In this post I wanted to share my six favorite types of commercial aircraft. While the plane is slowly disappearing from commercial service, and while it’s not the most modern jet, there’s something so special about the plane, and I can’t help but get giddy every time I see it.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

Private jet manufacturers race in a highly competitive market, offering innovative, high-tech solutions for unique clients. However, fewer commercial airplane makers are attempting to gain a global presence. Similar to the aviation industry as a whole, airliner manufacturers face competition.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A Taiwanese advanced jet trainer in the Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) AT-5 Brave Eagle had an airplane crash on February 15 off Taiwan s east coast and after taking off from Chihhang Air Base in southern Taitung.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The deal, announced on February 18, 2025, will see the Tashkent-based airline receive the new airplanes between 2026 and 2027 which will be taken from ALCs existing order book with the European planemaker. The newly penned agreement will see Qanot Sharq receive three A321XLRs and two additional A321LRs as part of the deal.

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Aerotime

MAY 1, 2025

In a letter to the CEO of Ryanair, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has warned the low-cost carrier against purchasing Chinese-made COMAC jets. and European airlines should not be even contemplating the future purchase of airplanes from Chinese military companies,” wrote Krishnamoorthi in a letter seen by the news agency.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In new and exciting news from the world of aerial refueling, the 22nd Air Refueling Wing of the US Air Force has developed an innovative new device for their big jet. This new piece of equipment allows the crew to remotely control the auxiliary power unit (APU) of the airplane.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

Israeli flag carrier El Al has finalized it largest ever aircraft purchase in the airline’s 76-year history with an order for up to 31 new Boeing 737 MAX jets. The cost for the new 737 MAX jets is valued at $1.5 The new deal includes the purchase of 20 Boeing 737 MAXs and options for 11 more, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 23, 2025

Companies in the world of aviation are always trying to one-up each other, and make the best and fastest airplanes in their markets. Cessna once held one of the most coveted aviation records, the fastest business jet, with the Cessna Citation X. and has become one of the most popular business jets of all time.

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

When evaluating super-midsize business jets , the Bombardier Challenger 300 and the Gulfstream G280 are both prominent contenders. Although similar, there are important differences that impact operating costs, cabin specs and operating the respective airplanes.

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Aerotime

MARCH 28, 2025

The airplane wasnt uncontrollable at this point, and was flying fairly stable at altitude, so the decision was made to continue on their route, burn more fuel, and divert to LAX. The MD-83 was a revised version of the popular DC-9, a rear-engined passenger jet with a distinctive T-tail design.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 30, 2025

Airbus , widely recognized for its commercial airplanes such as the A320 and A380 series, also has a lesser-known division focused on corporate jets. Operating under the name Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ), this segment competes with companies like Boeing Business Jets to attract the world's wealthiest corporations and individuals.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The airline said that while deliveries of its new Airbus A321neo aircraft are continuing which will bring the carriers fleet of the type to 23 by the peak of summer 2025, it faces delays to the delivery of 14 of these new airplanes.

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Aerotime

JULY 16, 2024

Boeing is finally enjoying some positive news after aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) expanded its order for 737 MAX jets. “ACG has been a longstanding, valued partner on the 737 MAX program, and we look forward to working together to deliver the latest airplane technology to its airline customers.”

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Key Takeaways Category is the broadest grouping based on aircraft use, like airplane, glider, or rotorcraft. Heres a quick summary: Category: The broadest classification of aircraft based on their intended use and operating environment, such as airplane, glider, or helicopter (rotorcraft). What Is an Aircraft Category?

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 30, 2025

However, an American jet had an emergency a couple of days ago that I think is worth covering, for the interesting air traffic control audio, if nothing else (thanks to @xJonNYC for flagging this). Its not uncommon for aircraft to have technical issues that require a return to the origin airport.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 15, 2025

In the end, the 727 blew past expectations, becoming the first jet-powered passenger airliner to attract more than 1,000 orders. Developed in the 1960s, the 727 was considered a risky project. Boeing would need around 200 orders to break even and thought there was demand for just 250 aircraft.

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