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AirAsia teams up with SEGA and Atlus for video game-inspired livery, experience

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AirAsia has joined forces with video game companies SEGA and Atlus to introduce new gaming-themed aircraft liveries and immersive in-flight experiences. As part of the collaboration, one of AirAsia X’s A330 aircraft, with tail number 9M-XXU, has been adorned with designs featuring Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, and Amy Rose.

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Japan’s Quirky ZIPAIR Launching Tokyo To Houston Flights

One Mile at a Time

Houston will soon be getting a new long haul airline, offering affordable flights across the Pacific… ZIPAIR adding Tokyo Narita to Houston route Japanese low cost carrier, and Japan Airlines subsidiary, will be launching flights between Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Houston (IAH). Specifically, the service will launch as of March 4, 2025, and will operate 4x weekly, on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with the following schedule: ZG16 Tokyo Narita to Houston departing 10:00AM arriving 6:45

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ZIPAIR to offer the first low-cost direct flights between Tokyo and Houston 

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Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR will become the first budget carrier offering direct non-stop services between Tokyo and Houston. The carrier has announced its intention to begin services operating between the two cities on March 4, 2025, using its fleet of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners. The airline is the low-cost airline of the national flag carrier, Japan Airlines.

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AMAZING: United Airlines Will Fly To Greenland, Mongolia, And Beyond!

One Mile at a Time

United Airlines has just announced that it’s adding eight new international destinations in 2025, as part of its largest international expansion in history. United has long been the most creative US airline when it comes to international service, but this latest announcement is really on a completely different level in terms of the cool factor. Unlike American and Delta , United isn’t just adding more service to existing destinations in France and Italy from more hubs.

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Airbus delivered 50 new aircraft and won orders for 235 more in September 2024

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Airbus has just released its latest figures for orders and deliveries. The data, relating to September 2024, is said to reflect the challenging environment in which the European planemaker continues to struggle as it tries to keep up with soaring demand for its products. The company announced orders for 235 new aircraft during the month. This total includes 35 A320neo family aircraft, five A350-900s, and five A350-1000s.

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FAA Publishes Rule Removing CFI Expiration Dates

AV Web

The FAA has published a final rule eliminating expiration dates on flight instructor certificates, replacing them with recent experience requirements every 24 calendar months. The agency says that removing the expiration date on certificates will increase efficiency, cut costs, and put instructor certificates in line with other airman certificates such as private and commercial, which do not expire.

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From Greenland to Mongolia and beyond: United’s largest international expansion

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United Airlines has announced the largest international expansion in its history with eight new destinations for its 2025 trans-Atlantic summer schedule. Starting May 2025, the airline will commence the following routes: John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Nuuk International Airport (GOH) in Greenland Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia John F Kennedy International A

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Southwest awards 185 students with flights through ¡Lánzate! award program

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Southwest Airlines has awarded 185 students across the United States with four round trip tickets through its ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program. Working together with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), the program is now in its 20th year and helps students connect with their families through travel.

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Air India Expands Fleet With New Airbus Order

Simple Flying

Late in the afternoon on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, European manufacturer Airbus announced that an unnamed customer had placed a massive order for over $6 billion in aircraft. New reports today, including those from Reuters and Aviation Week, have indicated that this order was placed by Indian flag carrier Air India.

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Emirates prepares its crews for the arrival of the carrier’s first Airbus A350s

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In advance of the long-awaited arrival of its first Airbus A350-900, Emirates has been revealing the efforts it has gone to over recent months to prepare its pilots and cabin crews for the arrival of the new widebody fleet. According to the airline, it has invested around US$48 million in “cutting-edge equipment and systems to support both pilot and cabin crew training.

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Air Canada Pilots Approve New $1.9 Billion Contract

Airline Geeks

Described as the airline’s largest-ever labor contract, the deal moves pilot compensation more in line with their U.S. peers.

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Airports and Tourism Boards: Best practices for supporting talks with carriers

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In the second of six articles that will help destinations and airports gain a better understanding of how to develop successful air services, Gavin Eccles, Professor of Aviation at Universidade Lusófona, will address how airports and tourism boards must work closer and uncover what constitutes a strong business case to a carrier when seeking them to fly to your airport/destination.

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Southwest Retires Last Legacy ‘Canyon Blue’ 737

Airline Geeks

The airline updated its livery a decade ago, though just a handful of 737-700s maintained the original “Canyon Blue” colors.

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Etihad Retrofitting Interiors Of 777s, 787s, A380s

One Mile at a Time

Etihad Airways has big plans to update the interiors of much of its wide body fleet. However, as of now there are more questions than answers. Etihad investing in updating existing aircraft interiors Etihad has revealed plans to update the interiors of much of its fleet, in a project that’s expected to cost $700-750 million. With this, the Abu Dhabi-based airline is expected to make updates to its fleet of Boeing 777s, Boeing 787s, and Airbus A380s: Etihad has a fleet of 14 Boeing 777-300ERs, wh

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The Return of the Curtiss Hawk II

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By Hans J. Storck, EAA 1589326, with thanks to Fred Barber, EAA 8784 Al Williams was kicking his 1000-hp Gulfhawk hard over the Cleveland Municipal Airport at the National Air Races air show in August 1931. Ernst Udet was more than impressed with its awesome powerful display. Both were 35 years old at the time, […] The post The Return of the Curtiss Hawk II first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Transfer Amex Points To Air France-KLM Flying Blue With 20% Bonus

One Mile at a Time

Amex Membership Rewards has just rolled out its newest points transfer bonus, which I’m sure many members will find to be valuable. Amex offering 20% Flying Blue transfer bonus Between October 10 and November 10, 2024, you can receive a 20% bonus when you transfer Amex Membership Rewards points to Air France-KLM Flying Blue. Transfer Amex points to Flying Blue with a 20% bonus This promotion is being offered on Amex’s end (in the United States), and is hard coded into the transfer ratio, meaning

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Examining London's Ever-Growing List Of Airports

Simple Flying

For centuries, London was the center of global trade, the center of the global economic order, and remains today one of the world's most important financial hubs. With nearly 15 million people in the greater London area, the city remains one of the largest in Europe, and, more importantly, for this analysis, one of the world's wealthiest.

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Updates on the “Always” Movie Catalina Heading to Yanks Air Museum

Vintage Aviation News

Last November, we here at Vintage Aviation News reported on the acquisition by the Yanks Air Museum of Chino, CA, of the Consolidated PBY Catalina fire tanker used in the movie Always (article here ) , which has spent the last 30 years sitting on the apron of Ephrata Municipal Airport, WA, but lately the Yanks Air Museum has provided an update on the arrival of their new Catalina, and their future plans for the aircraft.

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Pioneer Airport at 40: The Stories That Can Be Told…

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By Dick Knapinski The vintage airplanes out behind the EAA Aviation Museum have always had their stories. Now that their home, Pioneer Airport, has turned 40 years old, that unique group of hangars has reached the point where it has its own stories to tell. Pioneer Airport has in four decades evolved from a vision […] The post Pioneer Airport at 40: The Stories That Can Be Told… first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Explained: The Training Pathway For US Air Traffic Controllers

Simple Flying

Air Traffic Control jobs are one of the most under-discussed roles in aviation. Most of the time, controllers are mentioned when airspace is overwhelmed and operations need to be reduced, or when incidents happen. But, controllers have one of the most important jobs in aviation, organizing movements and ensuring it is done in a safe manner.

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2025 Dates Announced for National Championship Air Races in Roswell

Vintage Aviation News

PRESS RELEASE Dates for the 2025 National Championship Air Races (NCAR) have been announced as Wednesday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 14 in the event’s new home of Roswell, New Mexico. Following an exciting 60 th anniversary air show in Reno, the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) continues to prioritize the relocation efforts for its world-renowned event to the city of Roswell.

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SAS Ends Shanghai Service As LOT Suspends Beijing

Simple Flying

It is the end of the line in China for both LOT Polish Airlines and SAS as the carriers announce they are abandoning their only routes to the country, following in the footsteps of other European airlines in recent times.

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Malaysia Airlines Expands Its Route Network Again

Airline Geeks

Malaysia Airlines plans to expand its Indian network by adding flight operation to Kolkata starting on December 2, 2024.

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USS Nimitz: What To Know About The US Navy's Oldest Serving Supercarrier

Simple Flying

The Gerald R. Ford -class supercarriers (the largest warships ever built) are the latest & greatest in US Navy aircraft carrier technology. However, they're not the proverbial "only game in town" when it comes to USN carriers.

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United Makes Sweeping Network Expansion

Airline Geeks

United is making sweeping network changes next year with eight new destinations, most of which lack service from any major U.S. airline.

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Qatar Airways Adds Frequent Flyer Rewards To The Qatar Executive Program

Simple Flying

On Thursday, October 10th, Qatar Airways announced a new benefit for flying on one of the private jets in its fleet of aircraft operated by Qatar Executive. Travelers that take advantage of Qatar Executive private jets can now collect and spend Avios while flying. Qatar Airways' Privilege Club members can also use and collect Avios while flying Qatar Executive flights.

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Mystery Airbus Order Allegedly Placed by Air India

Airline Geeks

Air India has reportedly been identified as the airline behind a significant order for 85 Airbus jets, including 75 A320neo and 10 A350 aircraft.

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Examined: The Airport & Airline Sustainability Initiatives Most Valued By Today's Passengers

Simple Flying

In recent years, sustainability has become a core value among both airlines and airports, and these initiatives are gaining increasing importance for travelers. According to SITA's Passenger IT Insights 2024 report, modern passengers are more eco-conscious than ever, seeking sustainable travel options and gravitating towards companies actively working to reduce their environmental impact.

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Volunteer Spotlight — Mary Pennington-Hoyt

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This piece originally ran in the September 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Mary Pennington-Hoyt, EAA Lifetime 1057675, is passionate about empowering young girls and women to participate in aviation, and each year she gets to dive into that passion at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and WomenVenture. “I’m an Air Force brat. My dad was […] The post Volunteer Spotlight — Mary Pennington-Hoyt first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Emirates Invests $48 Million In Advanced Training Equipment Ahead Of Airbus A350 Fleet Arrival

Simple Flying

With Emirates expecting to receive Airbus A350 aircraft soon, it has invested more than $45 million in state-of-the-art training equipment for pilots and cabin crew. The airline has dozens of A350s on order as it looks to upgrade its fleet for future operations.

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Riyadh Air Proclaims Its Digitally-Native Ethos, Plans to Launch in 2025

Airline Geeks

The airline made a big splash last year by ordering 39 brand-new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with 33 more options for the same model.

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Japan's Low-Cost Carrier ZIPAIR To Begin Direct Flights From Tokyo To Houston

Simple Flying

ZIPAIR has announced its latest destination in North America. Starting on March 4th, 2025, the Japanese low-cost carrier will fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, and the 6,643-mile flight will become ZIPAIR's longest route yet.

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United Adds Eight New Destinations in Largest International Expansion in its History

World Airline News

United Airlines today announced the largest international expansion in its history with service to eight new cities. Starting in May 2025, United will launch five new nonstop flights* from its hub in Newark to destinations no other U.S. airline serves including Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao, Spain; Madeira Island, Portugal and Faro, Portugal.

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A Brief History Of 19th Century High-Altitude Balloon Flights & Their Roles In Weather Forecasting

Simple Flying

The first men known to have achieved untethered flight were the Frenchmen Jean-Franois Piltre de Rozier and Franois Laurent d'Arlandes on November 21, 1783. Man would continue flying and even adding engines to balloons through the 19th century. Man first flew (or floated) 120 years before the Wright Brothers' first manned, heavier-than-air, powered, sustained flight in 1903.

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Air Canada Welcomes Positive Ratification Vote by Pilots on New Four-Year Collective Agreement

World Airline News

Air Canada today said that it welcomes the result of a vote by its more than 5,200 pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, approving a new collective agreement between the company and the association. The four-year agreement, retroactive to September 30, 2023, covers more than 5,200 pilots at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge. It maintains Air Canada pilots’ position as the best paid in the Canadian commercial air transport industry, while providing the company the stability

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It'd Be Its Longest Route: What Gulf Air's CEO Says About US Flights

Simple Flying

The Bahraini carrier Gulf Air will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025. The carrier, whose straightforward fleet of 41 aircraft consists of A320ceos/neos, A321ceos/neos, and Boeing 787-9s, was once very different. It was the flag carrier of Oman, Qatar, Abu Dhabi (not the UAE), and Bahrain. Gulf Air accounts for 75% of Bahrain's traffic.

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Vietnam Airlines launches nonstop service to Munich

World Airline News

Vietnam Airlines is the first Vietnamese airline to operate nonstop service between Vietnam and the capital of Bavaria. Vietnam Airlines welcomed the flight crew and passengers on the inaugural flight VN35 departing from Hanoi to Munich at 12:05 a.m. on October 5. On the return flight the same day, the airline hosted an inauguration ceremony at Munich International Airport attended by Mr.