Aerotime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Eve Air Mobility, Embraer’s publicly-listed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer, announced on October 30, 2024, that it has secured a US$50 million loan from Citibank. With this new credit facility, Eve Air Mobility has expanded its liquidity position to around US$480 million. The available funds should enable Eve to continue developing its eVTOL aircraft, the first prototype of which was publicly unveiled in the summer of 2024.

Aviation Technology

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In several months, Lufthansa will be operating one of its longest flights ever, and it’s a pretty special route! Lufthansa’s charter flight to the Falkland Islands In March 2025, Lufthansa will be operating what’s easily one of the coolest charter flights we’ve seen. Specifically, Lufthansa will be flying between Munich (MUC) and Mount Pleasant (MPN) in the Falkland Islands.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Super Hornet are two of the most iconic fighter jets in the history of the US Navy. Designed for different eras and missions, each aircraft has played a pivotal role in shaping Naval Aviation. The venerable F-14 Tomcat is renowned for its iconic swing-wing design and legendary abilities as an air superiority fighter. The F-14 was a dominant fighter designed for the tactics and doctrine of the Cold War.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The airline will increase frequencies to Ethiopia, Uganda and South Africa Eight dedicated freighters deployed weekly to ensure the smooth transport of goods Extensive network, amplified by 23 airline partnerships, enable Africa-wide reach Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has further bolstered its presence across Africa, with the introduction of additional flights to Entebbe, Uganda; Addis Abba in Ethiopia; and Johannesburg, South Africa.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The United States Marine Corps completed its investigation into the 2023 F-35B crash in Williamsburg County last year attributing the incident primarily to pilot error. According to the report released Thursday, the pilot experienced multiple system failures while attempting to land in heavy rain at Joint Base Charleston. After losing his helmet display and other critical systems, he ejected at 1,900 feet altitude, landing in a resident’s backyard.

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Universal Weather

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As the fall and winter temperatures drop across the Northern Hemisphere, flocks of tourists descend upon the crystalline waters and picturesque beaches of the Caribbean islands to relax, recharge and engage in leisurely island time. And while the pace may be slow and the vibe laid-back on the islands themselves, for operators of business jets traveling to the region during the islands’ peak season, challenges such as limited parking, hotels, and fuel can create operational risk and stress.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 29, 2024

French hydrogen aviation startup Beyond Aero has closed a €20 million Series A funding round co-led by VC firm Giant Ventures and public investment bank Bpifrance. The investment is being channeled through the Deeptech 2030 fund, which operates under the umbrella of the “France 2030” initiative. This is a French government project that aims to channel hundreds of millions of euros to support the country’s technology startup ecosystem.

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Driving through central Nebraska one will find miles of farmland, groves of trees on the banks of creeks and rivers, and open skies. Here, the tallest buildings are not glass-filled skyscrapers but grain elevators and water towers. But in Minden, Nebraska, just south of Interstate 80 and in the shadow of a row of grain elevators across the street and the railroad, there is an incredible collection of all manner of antiques, from historic buildings, cars, a steam locomotive, household appliances,

Airplanes

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 31, 2024

US airlines and the state of California are joining forces to reduce carbon emissions in the state by significantly boosting the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the coming years. The partnership is expected to increase the production of SAF and meet a large portion of the aviation fuel demand for air travel within California.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 28, 2024

eVTOL start-up Lilium has filed for bankruptcy days after the German federal government and the Free State of Bavaria have failed to guarantee $108 million in loans the company needs to stay in operation. In a Form 6-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Lilium said it’s out of cash and can’t pay its bills so it’s filing for a “debtor-in-possession” form of insolvency that will give it creditor protection while it scrambles to find more money.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

airBaltic has officially launched its winter 2024 season, introducing nine new routes across its network from bases in Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius. Of these, five routes will depart from Riga, with the season being inaugurated by a celebratory flight from Riga to Madeira (Portugal), which departed today, October 28, 2024. The flight time between Riga and Madeira is approximately 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Aerotime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Airbus has reaffirmed its plan to deliver 770 aircraft this year despite ongoing supply chain challenges, according to its latest financial update. Airbus confirmed on October 30, 2024, that 497 commercial aircraft have been delivered during the first nine months of the year comprising 45 A220s, 396 A320 family aircraft, 20 A330s and 36 A350s. At the same stage in 2023, Airbus delivered 488 aircraft and by the end of the year the planemaker completed 735 deliveries.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 27, 2024

I rank Emirates’ new first class as one of the world’s best first class products. Readers often have questions about whether a particular flight is scheduled to feature the new first class, so in this post I wanted to cover that in a bit more detail, and provide an update on which routes are currently scheduled to have the new product. This coincides with the launch of the IATA winter 2024-2025 schedule, which applies for flights between late October and late March.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

On November 2, 2024, Planes of Fame Air Museum will feature its “ Hangar Talk and Flying Demo ” event, showcasing the Lockheed P-38J Lightning. Starting at 10:30 a.m., the event includes presentations on aviation history, followed by a live demo at 12:15 p.m., complete with engine start-up, taxi, and Q&A with the pilot. Visitors can enjoy food trucks, the museum’s gift shop, and family-friendly activities.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At the recent World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam, Simple Flyings Managing Editor, Tom Boon, interacted with Breeze Airways CEO, David Neeleman. As the airline looks forward to expanding its business, Neeleman explained that there have also been challenges along the way, particularly delays in airplane deliveries that led to some changes in the overall fleet program.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A new federal rule on airline refunds went into effect today. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) edict requires airlines to provide automatic refunds if a flight is canceled or “significantly changed.” When the new policy was announced in April, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttegieg said, “Passengers deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them – without headaches or haggling.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Throughout the decades that four-place, retractable-gear GA aircraft have been available, few offer the balance of speed and efficiency as the Mooney M20 series. Often requiring only 180 hp to deliver true cross-country capability, owners fall in love with the low fuel burn as they nip at the heels of far more powerful types. Today’s bargain offers legendary Mooney capability with a bit more power and is available on Aircraft For Sale for $72,900.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by Qatar Airways has sustained damage after one of its main landing gear legs fell into a collapsed drain cover at Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha. The aircraft had just completed a flight from Colombo in Sri Lanka on October 25, 2024, and was arriving at its allocated parking stand when the incident occurred.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Saudi Arabia is in the process of launching an ambitious new airline, which is expected to launch operations in the coming year, and then grow at a very fast pace. While I’ve covered a lot of the individual announcements from Riyadh Air in recent times, in this post I wanted to take a big picture look at what we can expect from the airline, and everything we know as of now.

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Thrust Flight

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Many aspiring pilots wonder, ‘Do you need a college degree to be a pilot?’ While a college degree can be beneficial, it’s not always necessary. There’s a lot of conflicting information online about whether or not a 4-year college degree is required to become an airline pilot. But do you need a degree to be […] The post Going to College to Become an Airline Pilot appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It is common for passengers to know who the pilots are on their flight. During initial and subsequent announcements, a pilot generally introduces himself/herself and the co-pilot. However, have you ever wondered how frequently a captain flies with the same first officer? It is pretty rare - at least at large airlines - for pilots to fly together consistently.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Ann Arbor, Michigan-based aviation fuel supplier Avfuel announced it has expanded its blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) offerings across the Southeastern U.S. The blends have a target of 30% neat SAF to 70% conventional jet fuel. Avfuel has teamed with Valero Marketing and Supply Co., which is a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corp. The neat SAF is produced by Diamond Green Diesel, a joint venture between a Valero subsidiary and Darling Ingredients.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

airBaltic has announced the launch of a new meal pre-order concept created to improve the in-flight dining experience in Economy Class. The new concept features an even more diverse range of meals and a brand new mix-and-match functionality, allowing passengers to customize up to ten meal and drink options (up to five meal and up to five drink options) to meet their individual preferences and dietary needs.

Aerotime

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Czech Airlines has completed its final flight after over 100 years of service in an aviation legacy that stretches back to October 1923. The final Czech Airlines flight (OK767) departed Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on October 26, 2024, at 21:23, before landing at Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG) around an hour later. When the Airbus A320-214 next flies on October 27, 2024, the aircraft will operate under the Smartwings ‘QR’ code, and Czech Airlines’ famous ‘OK’ code will cease to exist

Airline

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Earlier this year, IndiGo, which is India’s largest airline in terms of number of passengers flown, revealed plans to introduce a business class product. While I’ve already covered the details, I wanted to provide an update, as pictures have just been revealed of the first aircraft featuring the new cabins. Details of IndiGo’s new business class Since commencing operations in 2006, IndiGo has operated as a low cost carrier, and hasn’t offered a premium cabin experience.

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Thrust Flight

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As a lifelong aviation enthusiast and now airline pilot I’ve read many books for pilots. So I put together some of my favorite aviation books I think every pilot will enjoy. Whether you’re a brand new pilot or have thousands of hours in your logbook, there’s always more to learn. I’ve broken these pilot books […] The post Aviation Must Reads: The 10 Best Books for Pilots appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Business jets are popular in militaries around the world for not only VIP transport but also as the basis of AWACS aircraft (like the EA-37B) and maritime patrol aircraft. The Gulfstream V serves in the United States Air Force under the designation C-37A. Here are somethings to know about the Air Force's Gulfstream V and Gulfstream G550 business jets used for VIP transport of government officials and high ranking members of the military.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 27, 2024

A Canadian paraglider pilot has a heck of a Himalayan adventure story to tell even though he was unconscious for a lot of it. Ben Lewis, who was five hours into a cross country flight in the Himalayas in the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh, was sucked up into a storm and spit out at more than 24,000 feet. According to Cross Country Magazine , the publication that chronicles such pursuits, Lewis posted earlier this month on its XContest site that he passed out from the G forces of being spun up

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

British Airways touched down in Bangkok this week after more than four years since flying to Thailand. The aircraft departed London Gatwick at 21:15 local time on Monday October 28, landing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport the following day at 16:10 local time. Customers on the first flight were greeted on arrival by traditional dancers, flower garlands and local gifts.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Both Emirates and American Airlines have launched historic new services to Australia just days apart in a sign that the world’s largest island is a clear favorite among passengers around the globe. On October 26, 2024, American Airlines flight AA7 departed Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) for Brisbane Airport (BRE), in what is now the longest flight on the carrier’s schedule.

Airline

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Air France has just revealed plans to launch a new route to the United States, and I don’t think this addition will shock anyone. Air France adds Paris to Orlando route As of May 21, 2025, Air France will launch a new year-round flight between Paris (CDG) and Orlando (MCO). The flight will operate 4x weekly with the following schedule: AF96 Paris to Orlando departing 5:05PM arriving 8:45PM AF97 Orlando to Paris departing 11:00PM arriving 1:30PM (+1 day) Air France will fly from Paris to Orlando

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As reported by Vintage Aviation News earlier this year, Folland Gnat XR987 — now with the New Zealand civil registration ZK-RAJ, for “Red Arrows Jet” — is being returned to airworthiness at the workshops of Aero Restoration (Aero R) south of Auckland in the North Island for owner Matt Wilcock. Matt, now an Airbus captain with Cathay Pacific, started his aviation career b y joining #12 SQN Royal Canadian Air Cadets in Edmonton, Alberta when he turned 12 in 1979. “I spent nearly

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's largest airport by international traveler numbers, is about to build the largest airport rooftop solar project , adding to its existing panels on Terminal 2. But why is the airport, and it's nearby Al Maktoum International Airport , only harnessing the full benefits of solar power now?

AV Web

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Four military aircraft, apparently returning from a flyover of Los Angeles’s Dodger Stadium for Game One of the Major League Baseball World Series, had a close call with a civilian aircraft. After an overhead break at Long Beach Airport (KLGB) in California, one of three U.S. Navy F/A-18s based at Naval Air Station Lemoore in Nevada (accompanied by a USAF F-16) came dangerously close to a Cessna 152 taking off from an intersecting runway.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

began its operation of the route that will connect directly Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bogotá, Colombia’s El Dorado International Airport (BOG). With this new route, the airline aims to continue contributing to the connectivity between the U.S. Midwest and Colombia, providing travelers with more convenient access to South America.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 28, 2024

An Etihad Airways Airbus A350 has successfully completed the maiden flight of a brand-new service to Toronto in Canada, as announced by the UAE-based carrier in July 2024. The Airbus A350-1000 , registered A6-XWE, left Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) on October 27, 2024, at 03:19 local time and arrived at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 14 hours later, shortly after 09:30.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 29, 2024

United Airlines is closing its secret restaurant at Newark Airport (EWR), and it’s probably good news for premium customers, as flagged by Sean Cudahy. The basics of Classified Restaurant Newark Airport For some background, in 2017, United Airlines opened Classified Restaurant at Newark Airport. The concept of an airline operating any invitation-only restaurant might sound a bit strange, and to be honest, it kind of is.

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