Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A stowaway has been discovered onboard a Delta Air Lines flight heading from New York to Paris. The individual involved was reportedly arrested upon the aircraft’s arrival in Paris and the authorities are now investigating how such an incident could have occurred. The stowaway, a female of unknown age, was discovered as the flight carrying flight number DL 264 headed to Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) from New York-JFK Airport on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Airplanes

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A Delta transatlantic flight had an unaccounted for passenger this week, as first flagged by @xJonNYC. Amazingly enough, the plane made it most of the way to Paris before the crew caught on. Delta flight from New York to Paris has extra passenger This incident happened on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, and involves Delta flight DL264 from New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG).

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A group of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) students won first place in a national competition with research demonstrating how drones can help reduce wildlife strikes at airports. Anna Golendukhina, an Aviation master’s student and one of the authors of the research, explained how drones improve wildlife monitoring. “Drones not only make the process more cost-effective but also significantly enhance the ability to identify different wildlife species simultaneously.

Approach

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Global aviation in Europe is very much controlled by the “big three” European airline groups — Air France-KLM, IAG, and Lufthansa Group. These airline groups often try to buy up independent airlines, both to further their strategic interests, and to prevent competitors from doing the same. Recently, we’ve seen Air France-KLM acquire a stake in Scandinavian Airlines , and we’re also seeing Lufthansa Group acquire a stake in ITA Airways.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Prospective owners requiring six seats and a large payload capacity typically have to spend $150,000 to $300,000 to obtain these capabilities. From the Piper Cherokee Six to the Cessna 206, 207, and 210, most options are quite sought after with correspondingly high acquisition costs. But for someone willing to absorb the marginally higher operating cost of an older airframe, today’s bargain provides many of the same benefits for only $64,900.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Thunder Over Michigan, hosted by the Yankee Air Museum in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is renowned as one of the most popular air shows in the United States. This year, the organizers are orchestrating what promises to be the largest gathering of TBM Avengers in decades. According to Michael Luther, the air show’s director, they anticipate hosting the world’s largest “Turkey” gathering—a playful nod to the Avenger’s nickname.

Tail

AV Web

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

An Alaskan pilot has been making headlines for her unique Thanksgiving tradition— air dropping turkeys to her neighbors who live off the grid. Esther Sanderlin says she’s been dropping “turkey bombs” for the last three years. Sanderlin told local news station KTUU that the idea came to her after hearing one of her new neighbors say they planned to serve squirrel meat as their protein for Thanksgiving dinner. “I just had a thought at that moment, you know what, I’m gonna drop them a t

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

On Thursday, Pilatus announced it has secured a major contract to deliver 19 PC-21 training aircraft to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as part of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. The agreement was finalized through a partnership between Pilatus and KF Aerospace, who are collaborating as part of the SkyAlyne team—responsible for providing training to the RCAF.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In an announcement made on November 27, 2024, easyJet revealed an increase of 34% in annual profits for the 12 months ending September 30, 2024. The low-cost carrier achieved a profit before tax of £610 million ($775 million) as the airline cashed in on record-breaking passenger numbers using its services in the summer of 2024. The airline’s figures revealed the profits before tax rose by £155 million ($197) from the same period in 2023, while the profit per seat achieved was £6.08 ($7.72), up 2

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Greenland's capital received its first long-haul flight today as Air Greenland inaugurated the new Nuuk International Airport (GOH) with a direct service from Copenhagen. Thanks to a new runway, this is the first time Greenland's largest city has been able to accommodate widebody jets, and Simple Flying was onboard for the historic occasion.

Runway

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In an incredibly busy week, low-cost carrier Jetstar has unveiled a brand-new uniform for 6,000 staff members while welcoming its first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft. On November 28, 2024, the Qantas Group subsidiary airline announced that the first of its new next generation Airbus A320neo aircraft arrived at Melbourne Airport (MEL) earlier in the week.

Cabin Crew

Thrust Flight

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

An airplane elevator is arguably the most important of the three primary flight controls. It is, after all, the one that gets you up off the ground. And once you’re off the ground, it’s the one that makes the aircraft stable and keeps you flying at your altitude. It’s one of the basic components of […] The post Airplane Elevator: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Airplanes

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The owner of Air Europa has confirmed that the French-Dutch multinational airline Air France-KLM has expressed an “interest” in the Spanish carrier. The confirmation comes as news circulated that Air France-KLM was in talks with the Air Europa owner Globalia over a 20% investment in the airline. On November 27, 2024, euronews reported that Globalia, which owns 80% of Air Europa, said that “there is interest […] but currently nothing is closed”.

Airline

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

by Nigel Hitchman Walt Bowe and Carlene Mendieta again invited us to Ala Doble Fly-In on 27/28 September held in partnership with Marginal Aviation as their “Last Ditch” fly-in. With their fabulous collection of vintage aircraft already being better than you see at most fly-ins, it was great to see around half of their aircraft flying, there was also a nice selection of interesting visiting aircraft.

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A lot is changing at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) right now. The airline has emerged from bankruptcy protection, has a new investment from Air France-KLM, and has left Star Alliance and joined SkyTeam. The airline has now announced its newest long haul route, and it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. SAS launching Copenhagen to Seoul Incheon route SAS will launch year-round flights between Copenhagen (CPH) and Seoul Incheon (ICN), operating 4x weekly in summer and 3x weekly in winter.

Airline

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined a former Wizz Air executive for trading company shares when he wasn’t permitted to do so and failing to disclose his trades. According to the FCA, ex-chief supply chain officer András Sebők traded shares while in the position of a person discharging managerial responsibility (PDMR) at Wizz Air – a role that means key safeguards are in place to protect against market abuse.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is expanding its East Asian network by adding the first-ever direct route between Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), which is set to launch next September. The news comes as the airline observes growing air travel demand among South Korean travelers visiting Scandinavia.

Airline

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has officially started simultaneous three-runway operations for the first time allowing more aircraft to take off and land together. Construction of the Three-runway System (3RS) began in 2016 and culminated in a special ceremony at the airport on November 28, 2024, where invited guests watched triple runway operations start in real time.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Despite decades of negative press, the F-35 Lightning II is not only the world's most advanced tactical fighter jet but also a bargain price when measured by fly-away costs. This may seem strange given how many sensational headlines have been running saying the jet is over budget and will cost $2 trillion over its lifespan (an impressive sounding figure almost never given any context).

Jet

Thrust Flight

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In aviation, we spend a lot of time discussing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the associated rules and regulations. But there are other agencies and rules at play sometimes. One of those times is when you use aviation radios. Radios fall under the regulatory guidelines of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the FCC […] The post How To Get an FCC License appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A typical US Boeing 757 passenger flight will cover 1,034 nautical miles (1,915) km) this winter. This is virtually unchanged compared to the peak summer, largely because the vital core domestic links, including Delta Air Lines from Atlanta to Florida, remain critical. However, the longest list looks quite different due to the many summer seasonal 757-operated transatlantic services and equipment swaps to right-size capacity with winter demand.

Airline

AV Web

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Photo by Jonathan D. Goldstein: My Cessna 177B “Cardinal” over western New Jersey. The still is a frame extracted from a GoPro Hero 9 video. Photo by Sparky Barnes: Tennessee’s colorful fall foliage framed by Mullicoupe’s wing strut! Photo by Keith Brunquist: June 11, 2017 writer Rich Davidson soloing 1949 Boeing YL-15 Scout N4770C at Talkeetna, Alaska.

Pilot

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Amazon Air , the dedicated cargo airline of the e-commerce giant, has strategically established hubs at major airports worldwide to support its rapidly growing logistics network. These hubs are pivotal to ensuring fast, reliable deliveries and extending Amazon’s market reach globally. Each airport was chosen for its unique strengths, including connectivity, infrastructure, and proximity to Amazon’s key markets.

Cargo

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Aviation in Alaska is unlike anything else in the world. Whether it is driven by tourism, hunting and gaming, commerce, or simple outright survival, anything goes in America’s 50 th state. This is especially true at Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage where within the span of just 30 minutes, almost regardless of weather, you’ll see float planes of every ilk sharing the sky with 747s and C-47s.

Weather

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Qatar Airways is the world's 41st largest operator by flights this winter. Partly thanks to its narrowbodies, which operate more than a fifth of its services, it has more flights than any other Middle Eastern airline except Saudia. The Saudi flag carrier benefits hugely from the domestic market, which Qatar obviously does not have. Indeed, when only international flights are considered, Qatar Airways ranks 10th globally.

Airline

Thrust Flight

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A simple question with no simple answer. Matters of grooming and style are oven interwoven with ethical issues of inclusivity and equality, religious reasons and cultural expectations. In aviation, these questions go even deeper. Is it even safe for pilots to have long beards? How will an inked pilot reflect on the company as a […] The post Can Airline Pilots Have Beards and Tattoos?

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Argentina's aviation regulator has scrapped the country's age cap for commercial pilots, letting them fly for longer without being forced to retire. Previously, the single-pilot age limit was set at 60 years old, while the multi-pilot limit was at 65. Argentina could be followed by other countries in the coming years as international efforts to raise the mandatory pilot retirement age continue.

Pilot

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

During my two times to Latin America review trip , I had a roughly seven hour layover at Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. I was arriving in Boliviana de Aviacion’s A330 business class , and was connecting to GOL’s 737 MAX premium economy. In the previous installment, I reviewed The Lounge VIP , which is the airport’s primary lounge in the international terminal.

Airline

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Air Transat has unveiled its Summer 2025 flight program, which includes the addition of a new route to Spain – bringing the company’s total destinations in the country to four, more than any other Canadian airline. In addition, the carrier is increasing flights to Orlando, citing “growing popularity” and is boosting other services linking Canada with the Netherlands, Switzerland, Peru, England, France, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Cuba.

Airline

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Coming just a few days after Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Greenland opened a new passenger terminal, the facility has now cut the ribbon on its new 2,200m (7,216ft) tarmac runway. The new, lengthened runway will enable larger aircraft to use Nuuk Airport for the first time, with the facility taking over from Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) which is located further to the north of the territory.

Runway

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The United States has a diverse fleet of fighter jets across the different branches of the armed forces. All aircraft on the flightline are vital to US Air Force (USAF) and Navy (USN) missions. The various fighter jets that serve today embody decades of technological innovation and design optimization refined from countless aircrews' combat experience.

Jet

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A Nolinor Aviation Boeing 737-400 has suffered substantial damage after it made an emergency landing at Montreal without one of its main landing gear legs extended. The passengers were evacuated via emergency slides and an investigation is underway as to the cause of the incident. The flight involved was Nolinor flight NRL662 on November 27, 2024, operating from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to La Baie Bagotville-Saguenay Airport (YBG), both in the Canadian provide of Quebe

Runway

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

On Monday night, a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 rolled back in India after pilots failed to set the brakes properly.

Pilot

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Johannesburg-based Airlink has announced it will undergo a change of leadership in 2025. The revelation comes following the decision by its current CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster, to step down at the end of March 2025 after almost 33 years at the company’s helm – the carrier’s entire history. Airlink’s current Chief Financial Officer, de Villiers Engelbrecht, will take over from Foster as the company’s new CEO with effect from April 1, 2025.

Airline

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Large aircraft flying into Greenland have long been constrained as to where they can land, forcing travelers from long-haul destinations to fly into a former military base and transfer onto smaller planes to reach the capital and major tourist destinations. That all changed today when Nuuk International Airport (GOH) officially opened to the public with a new runway and terminal building.

Runway

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Greenland is a fascinating destination that hasn’t historically seen many tourists. That’s for a variety of reasons, including that there’s only so much capacity in terms of accommodations. On top of that, flying to Greenland has been rather complex… up until now. We’ve now seen the opening of the country’s new major international airport, and as of today, Air Greenland has shifted its jet operations to here.

Runway

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The new procedure is expected to reduce the risk of flight attendant injury by 20%.

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