Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

AeroTime is excited to welcome Christian Charalambous as a guest columnist. A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations and a masters degree in Blockchain. In his columns, he explores the modern challenges and innovative technologies that are shaping the future of flight.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

At Vintage Aviation News, we primarily spotlight classic warbirds, but occasionally, we delve into the stories of remarkable aircraft still leaving their mark on history. A recent example includes our coverage of Turkeys F-4 Phantoms read the article HERE. Today, we turn our attention to another aviation legend: the F-14 Tomcat. This iconic fighter jet, still operational with the Iranian Air Force, continues to inspire awe.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Chinese-built COMAC C919 narrowbody jet has celebrated carrying its millionth passenger since entering service in May 2023. The landmark occasion was marked in a special ceremony held on December 19. 2024. Chinese planemaker COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) confirmed in a statement that its domestically produced C919 single-aisle jet has completed over one million revenue passenger trips since it entered service with China Eastern Airlines on May 28, 2023.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Ready for a journey through the realm of aviation giants? In this article, well take a tour of the top 10 largest airplanes in the world. From colossal commercial carriers to massive military transporters, these airborne behemoths push the limits of engineering and human ingenuity. Lets explore their unique features, capabilities, and the vital roles they play in our global society.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Lufthansa Group has announced that it has ordered an additional five A350-1000 aircraft, taking the total firm order for the next generation long-haul plane to fifteen. The group declared that the additional aircraft order should be delivered between 2028 and 2030. The total value of the order is valued to be around $2 billion at list price. In total, the Lufthansa Group has ordered 75 A350-900s and A350-1000s, with 28 already in scheduled service and 47 more to be delivered by 2031.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 20, 2024

There are plans to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines missing Boeing 777. Whether search parties have better luck this time around remains to be seen MH370 is modern aviations greatest mystery Arguably the most mysterious commercial air disaster ever is what happened to MH370, the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER that went missing back in March 2014.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737 has suffered a runway overrun as it landed at Molde Airport (MOL) in Norway. The aircraft eventually came to rest beyond the runway’s paved surface just 15 meters (50 feet) from the edge of the sea, upon which all passengers were safely evacuated via the aircrafts emergency slides. The incident unfolded on the evening of December 19. 2024, as the aircraft arrived at Molde Airport following a short domestic flight from Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in the Norwe

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific has released its latest traffic figures for November 2024. The results, released on December 20, 2024, show that the airline is continuing its growth momentum as 2024 ends in both its passenger and cargo businesses. The carrier carried a total of 2,010,506 passengers in November 2024, an increase of 23.1% compared to November 2023.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In early 2023, Qantas revealed that it would introduce fast and free Wi-Fi throughout its long haul fleet. This announcement came at a time when the oneworld carrier announced more details about its upcoming Airbus A350-1000s. I want to take an updated look at this, based on the latest developments. While Qantas was supposed to equip all international A330-200s with Wi-Fi by the end of 2024, none of the planes have Wi-Fi yet, so whats the latest?

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Alongside a massive expansion of its fleet, Air India is also set to ramp up its capacity to train new pilots. On December 19, 2024, ten days after confirming an additional order for 100 Airbus airliners (90 A320neos and 10 A350s) , Air India announced a new aircraft order, this time for its newly created flight training school. Air India has ordered 31 Archer DX aircraft, a single-engine diesel-powered training aircraft, from US manufacturer Piper Aircraft, as well as 3 DA42-VI twin-engine airc

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Delta Air Lines is preparing to launch a new route that it was recently given permission to operate, and itll give Alaska Airlines some competition. Delta adds Seattle to Washington flights in March 2025 As of March 9, 2025, Delta will add a new daily, year-round flight between Seattle (SEA) and Washington National (DCA). The new flight will operate with the following schedule: Seattle to Washington departing 7:23AM arriving 3:30PM Washington to Seattle departing 4:40PM arriving 7:41PM The 2,329

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Air Astana announced that it will launch flight services between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) starting June 1, 2025. Tickets are already available for bookings for the thrice-weekly flights on the carriers fleet of A321LR. The new service will complement existing flights to Frankfurt from Kazakhstans Astana International Airport (NZQ) and Manshuk Mametova International Airport (URA) in Uralsk, western Kazakhstan.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

By Megan Summers and Marc St. Pierre Photo- Marc St. Pierre Photography Throughout our nations history, Americans have recognized countless men and women who have fought selflessly for our great land. Warriors who have dedicated their lives to the freedoms and well being of our nation, and have maintained a deep integrity to uphold these cherished values.

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Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 20, 2024

On the 12th of November 2022, a Bell P-63F Kingcobra fighter flew into a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress bomber during the Wings Over Dallas airshow. All six crew members in both aircraft, five in the Flying Fortress and one in the Kingcobra, were killed in the collision. I wrote about the background of the two aircraft when the accident happened. Now the NTSB has released its 94-page final report , with a detailed analysis of what happened that day.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Air Canada has confirmed its third order with Airbus for A220-300 aircraft, after first announcing plans to purchase the single-aisle jet in 2016. On December 20, 2024, five years after taking delivery of its first Airbus A220 , Airbus announced in a statement that Air Canada had signed a new firm order for five more. The initial order in 2016 was for 45 A220-300s.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A third fuel retailer has announced plans to sell GAMI’s G100UL unleaded avgas and in many ways it couldn’t be farther from the existing California facilities offering the fuel. Tupelo Aviation Unlimited, in the heart of Mississippi says it will have the high octane lead-free alternative for retail sale in mid January at $6.99 a gallon, 45 cents a gallon more than full-serve 100LL, which it will continue to carry.

General Aviation

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 20, 2024

While well have to mark this as developing for now, Alaska Airlines seems to have plans to launch a newly named lounge concept, beyond its existing Alaska Lounges. Alaska files trademark for Atmos lounges The San Francisco Business Journal reports how Alaska has filed a trademark for the name Atmos. According to the filing, this will be used for airport services featuring transit lounge facilities for passenger relaxation.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Qatar Airways has filed an application with the Colombian aviation regulator, Aerocivil, to operate a twice-weekly service between Doha (DOH) and Bogot (BOG). According to the filed documents, which have been posted by Colombian media , Qatar Airways intends for this service to, then, continue toCaracas (CCS), Venezuela. Qatar Airways would, thus, make use of Fourth Freedom rights to carry passengers from the Venezuelan capital on the return leg to Doha.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 20, 2024

For the next portion of my quick trip to Japan & Korea , it was time to fly Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 first class on the short domestic flight from Sapporo (CTS) to Tokyo (HND). OMG, flying within Japan is an absolutely civilized delight , and that already starts on the ground. Prior to my flight, I had the chance to check out the Japan Airlines domestic lounge situation at New Chitose Airport, in Sapporo.

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Ask the Pilot

DECEMBER 20, 2024

December 21, 2024 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21st, is the winter solstice and either the shortest or longest day of the year, depending on your hemisphere. It also marks the 36th anniversary of one of history’s most notorious terrorist bombings, the 1988 downing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Flight 103, a Boeing 747 named Clipper Maid of Seas , was bound from London to New York when it blew up in the evening sky about a half-hour after takeoff.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Influential libertarian think tank the Reason Foundation has written an open letter to the incoming leaders of the Department of Government Efficiency to make air traffic control a “user-funded utility.” The foundation, which is credited with coining the term “privatization,” says most of the rest of the world (83 countries) has already distanced ATC from direct government control and are better off for it. “…ours is one of the very few still funded by taxes a

Air Traffic Control

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In September 2024, we saw Alaska Airlines takeover of Hawaiian Airlines close. It has been an absolutely fascinating couple of months for Alaska Air Group, given the direction the company is headed. While well see the company form a single loyalty program around the middle of 2025, for the time being, Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles are still operating as two separate programs.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Low cost carrier Cebu Pacific has received its 16th aircraft delivery for 2024: an Airbus A330neo. The brand new 459-seater aircraft arrived in Manila on December 19, 2024, bringing the current total of A330neos in Cebu Pacifics fleet to 10. The A330neos versatility and efficiency are key to our goal of providing affordable and reliable travel options for every Juan, Xander Lao, Cebu Pacifics President and Chief Commercial Officer said in a statement.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Increasingly, migrants using charter aircraft to reach the United States have become a concerning phenomenon. With migrants fleeing global conflicts and adverse economic conditions, some human smuggling networks have found charter flights as the ideal pathway to achieving their objectives. Throughout the past five years, thousands of migrants from across the globe (but mostly from Caribbean island nations like Haiti and Cuba) have made their way across the United States border.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In 2021, Lufthansa eliminated free drinks and snacks in short haul economy, in a move that reportedly saved the airline $0.66 per passenger. Obviously passengers havent been happy about this change, and several months ago, the airline ran a trial , whereby it reinstated free coffee and tea in short haul economy. Following the trial, what are the odds of more service being restored in short haul economy?

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 20, 2024

On December 18, Turkish Airlines began its new third-longest route. It is from Istanbul to Santiago de Chile (via So Paulo). In March, it started flying to Melbourne (via Singapore), followed by the launch of Sydney flights (via Kuala Lumpur) in November. Sydney is its longest service. It was covered in the 150th edition of my Weekly Routes article.

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Cranky Flier

DECEMBER 20, 2024

For United, Some Roads from Denver Lead to Rome United Airlines announced eight new nonstop routes from its Denver hub this week including service to Rome/FCO. Rome is currently the largest unserved international market from Denver, and United will operate it next summer, beginning May 1 with daily seasonal service on its B787 Dreamliner. DEN will be United’s fifth U.S. gateway with service to Rome, joining Newark and Washington/Dulles which fly to FCO year-round, and seasonal flights from

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The new year is nearly here, with numerous changes to airlines, airports, aircraft operations, and routes worldwide. The Airbus A380 is no exception. In the past couple of weeks , multiple notable alterations have been revealed involving six of the ten airlines that fly the type. Rest assured: more changes are coming. They may include a new A380 destination for Etihad.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The next route to join British Airways growing list of canceled flights in 2025 is London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). The route, operated by the carrier’s Boeing 787 fleet was only relaunched in April 2024, yet the service has become the latest casualty of the airline’s ongoing issues concerning delays to the delivery of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines and parts that power its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 20, 2024

An Army veterans impromptu saxophone performance turned a delayed flight into a festive and heartwarming experience, according to CNN , adding a little warmth to a chilly December day. Wayne Hoey, a retired musician with over 20 years of service in the US Army Band, was returning from a family visit to Detroit when his Delta Air Lines connecting flight to Augusta, Georgia, was delayed by over an hour at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport airport.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off. With our aircraft now safely in the air and on the way to its destination, we can observe what is happening around us in the cabin as the crew go about their tasks.

Cabin Crew

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In 2014 at the Farnborough Airshow, European aerospace manufacturer Airbus announced its response to the Boeing 787, the groundbreaking hyperefficient long-range wide-range widebody aircraft set to be introduced by the US manufacturer in the back half of the 2010s. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, as the manufacturer marketed the aircraft, was designed to be a plane of the future, one which would offer unheard-of range while also providing impressive efficiency, all while lowering capacity in comparis

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Transavia France, the French low-cost subsidiary of the Air France-KLM group , has announced 10 new summer routes for 2025. The latest batch of new routes will see the airline operate services to several major European cities such as Brussels, Amsterdam, and Munich. Kicking off on March 30, 2024, flights between Paris-Orly (ORY) and Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS) will operate five times per week.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Korean Air has made many changes to its North American network recently. Notable developments include ending Airbus A380 flights to Los Angeles and New York JFK through the summer andthe subject of this articleceasing to fly the Boeing 747-8i to Atlanta.

Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Now, with over 40 aircraft in its fleet and around 60 destinations, its CEO is looking to take the startup airline even farther.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Planning your ski holiday in Europe is about more than just the slopesit starts with the thrill of arriving at some of the continent’s most challenging airports. These gateways to winter wonderlands offer more than just access to top ski resorts; they present a unique blend of breathtaking approaches and technical precision required from pilots.

Visual Flight Rules

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Malaysian government has agreed to a proposal by marine company Ocean Infinity to conduct another "no-find, no-fee" search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared after departing Kuala Lumpur en route to Beijing over 10 years ago. Multiple searches for the aircraft have proved unsuccessful, although components from the Boeing 777 have been discovered washed up.

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