Aerotime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Just days after DDA Classic Airlines (formerly known as the Dutch Dakota Association) flew its last planned commercial passenger flight with its sole Douglas DC-3, the aircraft has been saved from retirement at the last minute. With the news being celebrated by vintage aircraft enthusiasts worldwide, the venerable airliner will continue to fly passengers, albeit on a limited basis, keeping the history of one of the most produced aircraft ever built alive for future generations in the Netherlands

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Airline Airlines 301

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

After Boeing had discovered a design flaw in the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 737 MAX 9s standby power system control unit (SPCU) that resulted in the unit having a single point of failure, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has addressed the safety risks with an airworthiness directive (AD).

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Many readers are likely aware of the ongoing efforts to restore several Boeing B-17s to flight status, but one of the most ambitious projects is Mike Kellner’s in Marengo, Illinois. He and his team are working to resurrect B-17E “Desert Rat”41-2595, a combat veteran Flying Fortress that once bore the nicknames Desert Rat and Tangerin e. As we’ve previously reported , Kellner discovered the aircraft in a farmer’s field near Bangor, Maine in the mid-1980s, where it lay as a collection of disassemb

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Alaska Air

OCTOBER 21, 2024

To celebrate National Reuse Day, we gave our guests the chance to be the first to use reusable r.Cups on Alaska Airlines flights. This special roundtrip flight was part of a feasibility study aimed at exploring new ways to reduce onboard waste and bring sustainable innovations to the travel industry. The post Alaska Airlines tests reusable r.Cups on flight from Seattle to Minneapolis appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Airline Airlines 129

Aerotime

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A flight instructor and stunt pilot has been tragically killed while performing an aerobatic flight at the 2024 Las Cruces Air and Space Expo in New Mexico. The pilot, identified as Charles Thomas ‘Chuck’ Coleman, was the sole passenger on the two-seat Extra Flugzeugbau EA300 aircraft when it went down around 14:30 local time. Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick flight instructor, Charles Thomas 'Chuck' Coleman, has died after crashing during a stunt show at Las Cruces airport in New Mexi

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Today, Qatar Airways operated its first commercial flight featuring Elon Musks Starlink internet. The airline invited Simple Flying to test out the new internet service, and Im writing and publishing this article from 36,000 feet.

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Airline Airlines 137

AV Web

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This week, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) took a stand against single pilot operations in commercial airlines. ITF, which represents transport workers worldwide, joined the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) and several other organizations in voicing its opposition for any efforts to diminish the existing crew complement requirements.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In the wake of announcing plans for three next-generation Cessna Citation private jets at 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, Textron Aviation has now also confirmed the launch customer for one of the planes. On October 21, 2024, just hours after introducing the new Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and CJ4 Gen3, Textron upped the ante yet further by revealing longtime Cessna Citation customer Ryan Samples as the first customer of the CJ4 Gen3.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Flights to some of the most interesting destinations to launch from the US in recent months are live now. is in the midst of its most significant international expansion to date, and tickets for its new routes to Greenland and Senegal are now bookable on the airline's website.

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Airline Airlines 134

Inspire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By Joel Kersting, EAA 882109 On August 21, 2024, Emily Ericson and Nathan Ewens both passed their private pilot checkrides, becoming certified private pilots. Emily, EAA 1571675, is a senior at Grand Rapids High School in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Nathan is a freshman in the aviation program at the University of North Dakota in Grand […] The post Two New Pilots in Grand Rapids: Meet Emily and Nathan first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic military aircraft in particular. He has a particular penchant for documenting specific airframes with a highly detailed series of walk-around images and an in-depth exploration of their history, which have proved to be popular with many of those who have seen them, and we thought our readers would be equally fascinated too.

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Flight Plan Airplanes Pilot 122

Aerotime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Emirates and Dubai’s aviation sector are forecast to contribute over a third of the region’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030 and one in every four jobs, according to a study by global research firm Oxford Economics. In 2023, Emirates Group, Dubai International Airport (DXB), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and other aviation entities such as flydubai, Dubai Duty Free and Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) contributed 27% of Dubai’s GDP but this is set to soar to 33% in six ye

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Airline Airlines 301

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Today, the US Navy announced the first Boeing EA-18G Growler aircrew loss due to an incident on a low-level flight route near Washington States Mount Rainier. The cause of the Growler aircrew loss is under investigation, as the priorities turn to supporting the next of kin and recovering the lost personnel and their EA-18G Growler.

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Airplanes 137

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Czech Airlines, which is a SkyTeam airline that has been flying for over 100 years, won’t exist after tomorrow, and will be folded into a competitor. Czech Airlines being integrated into Smartwings Czech Airlines will officially discontinue flying under its own branding as of Saturday, October 26, 2024. The airline has quite the history, as it was established in 1923 as Czechoslovak State Airlines, making it the world’s fifth oldest airline.

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Airline Airlines 120

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A rare and exciting opportunity for aviation enthusiasts and photographers alike will take place at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome on November 2, 2024. The Aerodrome will be hosting a special night photo event, allowing attendees to capture stunning images of vintage aircraft in a unique setting. Night engine-run photo shoots have become increasingly popular among aviation photographers, offering dramatic, clean, and visually striking images of historic planes in action.

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Weather Airplanes Pilot Airline 122

Aerotime

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It has been confirmed by electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Lilium that two of its principal subsidiaries will file for insolvency and apply for self-administration proceedings in Germany. The announcement came on October 24, 2024, in a SEC filing in which the parent company Lilium N.V. spelled out the dire situation for its units Lilium GmbH and Lilium eAircraft GmbH.

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Jet 332

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Air India currently has six Airbus A350-900s , each originally destined for Aeroflot. As they average just a year old, the hard product quality is regarded by many as significantly better than the airline's other widebody fleet, at least before they're refurbished.

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Airline Airlines 132

Inspire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By Ron Wanttaja, EAA 275698, EAA Chapter 26 & 441 Newsletter Editor Dick Scobee Field in Auburn, Washington, just south of Seattle, has been painting large murals on the end of the hangar rows, celebrating local aviators and groups. Artist Myron Curry’s mural depicts the original Bowers Fly Baby in flight, flown by historian, author, […] The post EAA Chapters 26 and 441 Join in Peter Bowers Tribute first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 116

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 24, 2024

ExpertFlyer is a valuable tool for frequent flyers, which I’ve been a (paying) member of for as long as I’ve been in this hobby (nearly 20 years… time flies). That brings us to the current mess at ExpertFlyer, which I figure is worth addressing. ExpertFlyer loses important seat map features There are many areas where ExpertFlyer is useful, and one of those is being able to look up at seat maps for most airlines.

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Airline Airlines 122

Aerotime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The French-based aircraft MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) specialist firm TARMAC Aerosave has announced that it has acquired three further Airbus A380s that it intends to part out for spares. The move comes as the global A380 fleet continues to grow as more airframes are returned to service following the pandemic. While TARMAC Aerosave has been integral in returning several other A380s commercial airline services in the past couple of years, the three aircraft involved in this transactio

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Tarmac Ferry Flight Hangar Airline 301

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Allegiant Air has introduced its first-ever Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 into service as the airline officially begins transitioning from an all-Airbus A320ceo family fleet to a mixed-manufacturer fleet.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The beleaguered ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) plans to sell 23 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft starting this month, according to an 8-K form filed Thursday.

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Jet 123

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Aer Lingus seems to have quite the nice transatlantic growth plans for next summer. Just recently the airline announced it would expand to Nashville , and now it’s adding another destination in the United States, as reported by @IshrionA. Aer Lingus adding Dublin to Indianapolis route As of May 3, 2025, Aer Lingus will launch 4x weekly flights between Dublin (DUB) and Indianapolis (IND).

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Airline Airlines 120

Aerotime

OCTOBER 21, 2024

On the eve of the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, United States (US), Textron Aviation has jumped in with a huge announcement, unveiling plans for the next-generation models of three Cessna Citation private jets. On October 21, 2024, Textron Aviation announced that a new series of light jets would represent the introduction of the Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and CJ4 Gen3.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The field of military intelligence is among the most crucial for informing leaders on the battlefield about how best to make their strategic and tactical decisions, and the difference between having or not having certain information can often mean life or death.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Razorback Wing is taking on a major restoration project that is deeply connected to its local community. The Unit is restoring a Vultee BT-13 Valiant, a World War II-era basic trainer aircraft, back to its original glory. The Razorback Wing was disbanded in the 1980s but re-established in 2017 by a group of dedicated warbird enthusiasts at the North Little Rock Municipal Airport.

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Hangar Pilot 115

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Cathay Pacific recently unveiled its new Aria Suites business class , which is progressively being introduced on the carrier’s Boeing 777-300ER fleet. While we know Cathay Pacific is introducing a new first class product, it’ll take some time before we see that in service. In light of everything going on — the introduction of Cathay Pacific’s new business class, the delays to the Boeing 777X, etc. — I wanted to cover the latest when it comes to Cathay Pacific’s new first class.

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Airline Airlines Jet 117

Aerotime

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Boeing has confirmed a new Emirates SkyCargo order for five additional 777 Freighters, after the cargo arm of the Dubai flag carrier placed an initial order for the aircraft type earlier this year. The new agreement between Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo was announced on October 21, 2024, amid speculation that the deal would be concluded within weeks.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A pilot deviation caused a British Airways Airbus A380 to become stuck on a taxiway that was under construction. This led to an extended delay while air traffic control (ATC) and airport operations looked for a way to solve the problem. The aircraft was rescued after a tug was dispatched to its location and pushed it back to the junction from which it could head back to the gate.

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Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 21, 2024

United has finalized its plans to lease an additional 40 Airbus A321neo aircraft in the coming years as narrowbody jet shortage continues.

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Jet 130

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In September 2022, American Airlines revealed its new business class seats, which will be known as Flagship Suites. Yes, I said “seats,” which is to say that there are are actually (at least) two types of new business class seats. I wanted to go over the details of these products, especially in light of all the new information that has emerged recently, including the delays with the products being introduced.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

PRESS RELEASE The National Museum of the United States Air Force will play host to the public’s chance to see the museum after dark this November 2 during their After Dark: Bombers & Brews. This event will feature a variety of activities to help kick off November and the start the gathering season while supporting the host organization, the Air Force Museum Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds and awareness for the Museum.

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Cockpit 111

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Spirit Airlines has disclosed that to improve its liquidity, it sold 23 Airbus A320ceo and A231ceo aircraft to GA Telesis, a United States-based aerospace asset manager.

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Airline Airlines 130

Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 20, 2024

After taking delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on Sept. 9, the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) began revenue flights with the new jet on Sunday.

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Jet 117

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 21, 2024

British Airways has done a great job selectively investing in its passenger experience, especially in premium cabins. For example, in business class, the Club Suites product is a huge upgrade over the old Club World experience. However, just as the airline is investing in some areas, it’s pulling back in others. British Airways has just made some massive changes to its meal service in first and business class on long haul flights, involving brunch and supper, as reported on FlyerTalk.

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Airline Airlines Approach 114

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The story of how America’s youth is rebuilding a WWII B-25 bomber is both inspiring and full of perseverance. It revolves around the incredible work of Patrick Mihalek and his team at the Warbirds of Glory Museum in New Hudson, Michigan. For those familiar with the warbird community, Mihalek’s name is well-known. We have covered his efforts extensively throughout the years, click HERE.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Not long ago, amidst all the uncertainty of the pandemic, there seemed to be one irrefutable certainty in commercial aviation: The business model of long-haul low-cost carriers (LHLCCs) was doomed to fail.

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Airline Airlines 128