Aerotime

JANUARY 10, 2025

Dublin-based aircraft leasing company Avolon has published a new market outlook report , predicting that the global airline industry will reach US$1 trillion in revenue for the first time ever during 2025. According to this analysis, the main driver behind this growth is the Asia-Pacific region, which will be adding more capacity than all other regions of the world combined.

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AV Web

JANUARY 10, 2025

The part needed to fix a CL-415 water bomber damaged in a drone strike in Los Angeles on Thursday was on its way to L.A. on Friday. The aircraft could be back in the air as soon as Monday. DeHavilland Canada, which holds the type certificate for the so-called Super Scooper and supports the worldwide fleet apparently had the piece of wing structure in stock and air freighted it within hours of the collision. “De Havilland Canada remains on standby 24/7 to support crews and keep the fleet fl

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Aerotime

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that up to 574 Boeing 767 aircraft may require landing gear inspections as part of an Airworthiness Directive (AD). The AD, issued on January 8, 2025, raised concerns over landing gear on US-registered 767-200s, 767-300s and 767-300 Freighters following an incident during maintenance. According to the FAA , the AD was prompted by a report of a main landing gear (MLG) collapse event following maintenance where a grinder was operating outside

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 10, 2025

As I sat down to write this column, I had just returned from an amazing trip to EAA AirVenture. It was 19.7 hours of single-pilot IFR spread over three days, most of it between 8,000 and 10,000 feet, dodging cumulus buildups. I experienced dense morning fog, afternoon thunderstorms, and made a timely weather divert with the help of incredibly helpful air traffic controllers.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 10, 2025

On January 10, 2024, leasing firm Abelo announced that it has converted the entirety of an outstanding order for ten ATR 42 STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) turboprop aircraft into an equal number of regular ATR aircraft specifically, five ATR 42-600s and five ATR 72-600s. Additionally, Abelo has firmed up its order for another three ATR 72-600s. The ATR 42 STOLs were originally part of a larger 20 aircraft order placed by Abelo during the 2022 Farnborough Air Show.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 10, 2025

Global air travel has significantly increased in the last few years. Airlines in the Asia-Pacific saw a relatively slower recovery from the global pandemic. However, regional travel in those areas has picked up tremendously since 2022. The busiest international airline route 2024 was between Hong Kong (HKG) and Taipei (TPE), with 6.8 million seats. It is two places up from the year before.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 10, 2025

Airbus CEO of Commercial Aircraft, Christian Scherer, has described 2024 as a good year for the company, despite just falling short of its delivery target over the 12 months. On January 9, 2025, Airbus confirmed that it had delivered 766 commercial aircraft to 86 customers around the world during 2024 and racked up 878 gross new orders. In July 2024, Airbus reduced its delivery target for the year from 800 planes to around 770, citing the shortage of engines and other key components.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 10, 2025

Fiji Airways has welcomed two ATR aircraft to its fleet, enhancing its reach and connectivity across Fiji and the South Pacific. The first of the new ATRs arrived on December 29, 2024, with the second aircraft following on January 5th, 2025. This fleet expansion will improve Fiji Airways domestic capacity to serve regional communities, particularly in Northern Fiji.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 10, 2025

One of the fastest-growing airlines in the region is looking to expand into the United States this summer. Low-cost carrier Arajet flew over one million passengers last year across 16 countries from its two bases in the Dominican Republic. Now, Arajet is looking to create a hub in the region by launching flights to three destinations in the US.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 10, 2025

A Los Angeles aircraft has been grounded and pulled from firefighting service in the United States (US) after being hit by a civilian drone. According to the LA County Fire Department, the Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper was struck on January 10, 2025, at 13:30, local time, while operating in the Palisades fire area. The grounding of the lifesaving aircraft will come as a massive blow to the LA region, as firefighters try to defend homes and businesses from the devastating fires that have so far r

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 10, 2025

Florida's West Palm Beach Airport, otherwise known as Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is one of the state's premier destinations for private aviation. The airport is nestled among the Sunshine State's most affluent areas. Combining convenience with luxurious amenities, it has become a favorite destination for private aviation customers. Private aviation has steadily become more popular and more accessible, thanks to changes to technology.

Aerotime

JANUARY 10, 2025

The first Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight to Paris in four years has departed Islamabad International Airport (ISB), in the wake of a ban from European Union airspace being lifted last year. The PIA Boeing 777-200ER, registered AP-BGK, left Pakistan on January 10, 2025, just after midday and is due to arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) 16:23, local time.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 10, 2025

Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates shaping the business aviation landscape. This month, Universal’s BIZAVGuy highlights critical developments across Europe, the UK, and globally. Heres the essential rundown: Europe: EU-LISA EES and UK ETA Updates The EU-LISA Entry/Exit System (EES) Phase 1 missed its November launch date. The European Commission is working on a Progressive Rollout over the next six months.

World Airline News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Airbus delivered 766 commercial aircraft in 2024. 878 gross orders (826 net), including 82 A330s and 142 A350s Demonstrates continued momentum for widebody orderbook complementing leading position in single aisle market The 2024 year end backlog stands at 8,658 aircraft. Airbus delivered766commercial aircraft to86customers around the world in 2024.The Commercial Aircraft business registered 878 gross new orders.

Simple Flying

JANUARY 10, 2025

The legendary manufacturer of ubiquitous general aviation models Cessna, has decades of experience developing reliable and efficient small planes. This particular model emerged during a period in aviation history when there was an increasing need for twin-engine aircraft that could serve both passenger and cargo operations without incurring excessive operating costs.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 10, 2025

A Cessna 525 Citation business jet has exploded on a beach in Brazil after overshooting the runway while landing at Gasto Madeira State Airport (UBT) in Ubatuba, So Paulo. The private jet, with registration PR-GFS, departed from the Municipal Airport of Mineiros (SWME) in Mineiros, Gois, Brazil, on the morning of January 9, 2025. At approximately 11:20 local time, the aircraft, carrying five occupants, attempted to land at Ubatuba Airports lone runway.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 10, 2025

Cathay Pacific had a rather fruitful holiday season, carrying in excess of 100,000 passengers on eight separate days across the Group as a whole (including HK Express), as passenger demand peaked at the end of the year. These days fell in mid to late December between the 15th and the 31st, and were a welcome relief to a carrier that has had a difficult last few years navigating the post-COVID industry.

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 10, 2025

As much as we might rag on Delta for its SkyMiles program and largely outdated fleet, youve gotta give the airline credit for how much it rewards employees for their shared success. Delta employees get 10% profit sharing for 2024 Since 2007, Delta has had the most generous profit sharing program in the airline industry. On Valentines Day (which Delta calls Profit Sharing Day) every year, employees get their profit sharing check, reflecting the carriers results for the year.

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Cranky Flier

JANUARY 10, 2025

Delta Finishes 2024 Flush with Cash Delta Air Lines reported its year-end earnings on Friday, and the carrier did well — to the tune of $1.7 billion in profit for Q4 and nearly $6 billion for the year. The carrier earned about $15 billion in gross revenue for the quarter, and just north of $61 billion for the year — and that’s before including the ransom payments it received to release the CrowdStrike employees it held hostage in the Biscoff tunnel in the Atlanta airport since

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 10, 2025

It has been around six months since Ive last written about Global Airlines, the unusual airline startup that plans to operate used Airbus A380s. So I think its time to take an updated look at this airline, especially since OMAAT readers constantly ask if Ive seen the latest announcements from the company. The basics of Global Airlines, an all-A380 startup For some background, the concept of Global Airlines was teased as far back as 2022, but the company officially launched in 2023.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 10, 2025

Often known as the "hub of hubs" by airline industry observers, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the only US airport that serves as a hub for all three major legacy airlines in addition to multiple other carriers. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines all have major hubs at the facility, and the airport serves destinations across the globe.

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Flyertalk

JANUARY 10, 2025

The announcement came during the airlines 2024 fourth quarter earnings call on Friday, January 10, 2025. Delta SkyMiles Membership Should Create Even Greater Amount of Loyalty to Delta Earlier in the week, Delta chief executive Ed Bastian laid out a vision of the future at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, using AI and partnerships to make the passenger experience even more rewarding.

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World Airline News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the fourth (December)quarter and full year 2024 and provided its outlook for the first (March) quarter and full year 2025. Delivered record December quarter revenue and operating profit with industry-leading operational performance Reported record full year 2024 revenue, $5 billion of pre-tax income, $8 billion of operating cash flow and $3.4 billion of free cash flow Guiding to 2025 earnings of greater than $7.35 per share and free cash flow

Aerotime

JANUARY 10, 2025

Co-founder and Principal of Air52 Aviation Consultants, Koen Karsbergen brings over two decades of experience in airline management and strategy to his columns. Through Air52 , Koen assists airlines, airports and industry stakeholders with practical solutions for complex challenges, drawing on his extensive background in feasibility studies, fleet and network pl anning, and airlinestartups.

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 10, 2025

The regional carrier announced the shake-up on Friday afternoon, which includes a broader focus on government-subsidized service.

Simple Flying

JANUARY 10, 2025

On January 9, anger-inducing news broke that an amphibious Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper of the Canadian Province of Quebec had hit a drone violating Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airspace restrictions and was unable to continue aiding aerial firefighting efforts around the Los Angeles , California megalopolis. This tragic incident highlights once again the need for drone pilots to be mindful of other aviators, especially first responder aviators.

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Friday morning evacuation incident followed an indication of an engine issue, an airline spokesperson said in a statement.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 10, 2025

Frontier Airlines has reportedly expanded a codeshare partnership with the Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris. As part of the agreement, two low-cost airlines will cover four new routes between the United States and Mexico, according to a report by Aeroroutes.

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 10, 2025

One Arizona airport will see scheduled flights again after a half-century hiatus. Safford Regional Airport lost all air service in 1975.

Simple Flying

JANUARY 10, 2025

This video will take a look at the roots of the longstanding CFM partnership, and how these engines have gone to power many of the worlds commercial aircraft

Fear of Landing

JANUARY 10, 2025

Yesterday, the 9th of January 2025, a Canadian firefighting aircraft was grounded after it was struck by a small civilian drone. The aircraft is a Canadair CL-415, an amphibious aircraft known as the Super Scooper. The twin-engine, high-wing aircraft can fly at relatively low speeds in gusty conditions, allowing it to come in closer to forest fires than most aircraft.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 10, 2025

Delta Air Lines has been gearing up for its busiest year at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), with the airline, while offering fewer weekly flights than in 2019, scheduling substantially more weekly seats for its passengers.

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 10, 2025

Delta announced Friday that its employees will receive $1.4 billion as their share of the carriers 2024 profits as it celebrates its centennial anniversary.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 10, 2025

There were 10 routes in 2024 that had an average daily frequency of 100 flights or more (or more than four flights per hour). Of these, seven were in greater Asia, one in Australia, and two in South America. None were in North America, Europe, or Africa, and all the busiest flights were domestic flights. Most of the busiest routes are between the country's largest cities (e.g., Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City), but some are to leisure destinations (like Jeju in South Korea).

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 10, 2025

McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, California, will once again regain daily commercial flights starting on Feb. 13 following county approval.

Simple Flying

JANUARY 10, 2025

Global business jet departures saw a boost in December after remaining flat for the majority of 2024. The increase in departures has been seen since the US elections, resulting in an increase of 7% compared to the previous December and a jump of more than a quarter over December 2019 numbers.

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 10, 2025

United is set to add a new service between the U.S. and Canada later this year. The airline currently operates over 160 flights between the two countries.

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