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.
Cranky Flier
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The Department of Transportation (DOT) in late April finalized rules requiring airlines to automatically issue refunds if there’s a disruption and no acceptable alternative exists. It sounds great in theory, but as airlines put it into effect this week, we find there is a dark side to this change. Several airlines are using this ruling to their full advantage and are now denying refunds to a slew of travelers who would have previously qualified for one.
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Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Those booked on Air Indias nonstop flight between Delhi and New York JFK will now get to fly the route on the carriers brand-new Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The ultra-long-haul flight is one of the carriers most popular and prestigious international routes and passengers can now expect new onboard products across all cabins on the A350.
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
Aerotime
OCTOBER 28, 2024
LATAM Airlines Group has placed an order for 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with an option to purchase a further five more of the wide-body aircraft. News of the purchase was announced on October 28, 2024, by Boeing along with confirmation that LATAM aims to grow its 787 fleet to 52 aircraft by the end of the decade. LATAM currently operates 37 787-8s and 787-9s and is the largest operator of the aircraft type in South America.
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.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The US military is quite dependent on space-based capabilities for nearly every aspect of its operations. While these capabilities are amazing assets, they also present a weakness that can be seized upon to possibly cripple American military operations. The author will first explore US dependency on is space-based operations, Chinas moves to counter US space assets and finally how the US is preparing (has prepared) for military engagements in space.
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Aerotime
OCTOBER 27, 2024
A Qantas pilot has been named as one of three victims to have been killed in a mid-air plane crash between two light aircraft near Sydney in Australia. According to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), a Jabiru and Cessna 182 were involved in a mid-air collision on October 26, 2024, in which there were no survivors. In a report by 9News Australia , it said an off-duty Qantas pilot named Gary Criddle, 72, was instructing a second individual in the Cessna 182 when the light planes coll
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 28, 2024
PYOK has the scoop on how British Airways flight attendants have reportedly attended a mandatory training day over the past year at the carrier’s Global Learning Academy near Heathrow Airport (LHR), where they were “taught” some interesting things. Let’s cover two of the unusual aspects of this training. British Airways tells flight attendants to say “sorry” less There are many aspects of the British Airways experience that leave a lot to be desired, especially for an airline that often charges
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 30, 2024
In recent reporting by investigative journalism firm Hunterbrook, supported by The Air Current and Military.com reporting, Universal Stainless' failure to provide quality gears for V-22 Osprey parts cost the lives of at least eight United States Air Force service members. For a military transport in the V-22 that relies on gears to operate correctly and on contractors and subcontractors to have the highest integrity many systems failed Americas servicemembers and military families, with concerns
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE Delve into WWII History with unique exhibits, docent-led lectures, and exclusive tours at The Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s November 2024 events, bringing WWII history to life with exclusive exhibits and activities. The museum will be closed for Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served our country.
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
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.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Icelandair has retired the Boeing 757-300 , with the last revenue-generating services on October 28. It came one day earlier than the previously scheduled end.
Inspire
OCTOBER 31, 2024
By Brian Hart, EAA 1457879 The Old Man was not always old; he had once been young and dreamed of flight. And when he was young, he had an Old Man of his own that dreamed of flight before him. That Old Man, the first of his line to reach boyhood in the aviation age, […] The post The Old Man and The Kid first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Following months of delays, the first Lufthansa A350-900 to be fitted with the highly anticipated Allegris First Class suite is ready to fly from November 2024. Lufthansa has confirmed that the A350-900, complete with two individual suites and the unique Suite Plus, which offers a double seat and bed, will depart from Munich International Airport (MUC) for Bangalore Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) on November 9, 2024.
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
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
A United Airlines customer has been charged with assault after a sleeping man was attacked during a Monday trip on flight UA2247 from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. A witness said that the victim of the attack was deaf and nonverbal.
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 28, 2024
By Commissioning Editor James Kightly. Photos by Nigel Hitchman and James Kightly As the northern hemisphere’s airshow season wraps up, in Australia, the Temora Aviation Museum put on a dedicated warbird show at their home base in rural New South Wales. Warbirds Downunder (WDU) returns for the first time since 2018, the long gap caused by the Covid pandemic.
Aerotime
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Brazil is planning a massive expansion and upgrade of its airport capacity within the next five years. This airport development plan will cover 130 airports across the country and will be the largest airport investment program in the history of the Latin American country. In a television interview with CNN Brasil , Silvio Costa Filho, Brazil’s Ports and Airports Minister, explained that the Brazilian government is working on a three-pronged plan that will see the construction of new regional air
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.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The Air Force recently caused a stir online after it announced it had used B-2 Spirit bombers to drop the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) on underground Houthi targets in northern Yemen. The move put both the bomb and the B-2 Spirit Bomber in the spotlight. But what aircraft can carry the United States Air Force's Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) - designed to penetrate and destroy the deepest of military targets hidden underground?
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The United Kingdom has what’s known as the Air Passenger Duty (APD) , which is the highest passenger tax on air travel anywhere in the world (this is in addition to the carrier imposed surcharges that airlines like British Airways are known for). We tend to see annual adjustments to this, typically around April, to reflect inflation. We’ve already known that the UK APD would be increasing as of April 1, 2025.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Air India has completed its first Airbus A350 transatlantic flight by successfully landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. The Air India Airbus A350-900 left Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) on November 1, 2024, at 02:49 local time, and landed in New York around 15 hours later at 07:47 local time. The journey comes in the wake of Air India’s first ever A350-900 flight leaving Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) for Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BO
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 26, 2024
On October 26, 1940, the North American NA-73X — the first prototype of what would become the iconic P-51 Mustang — took to the skies, marking the start of an aviation legend. The aircraft stood out in performance and design, so much so that in 1944 the Truman Senate War Investigating Committee declared it the most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The US Department of the Navy ( US Navy ) and the noise agitation group Citizens of Ebeys Reserve (COER) have appealed lower court decisions about the future of NAS Whidbey Island to the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. In mediation questionnaires filed with the Court of Appeals regarding case #24-6357, the Navy desires to reverse the lower courts decisions.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Marriott Bonvoy has already revealed its status soft landing policy for the next membership year, and it’s good news (well, at least for those who don’t requalify for their current status tier). Thanks to LoyaltyLobby for flagging this. Marriott Bonvoy’s 2025 status soft landing policy Marriott Bonvoy has announced its status soft landing policy for 2025, for situations where someone doesn’t qualify for a particular elite tier based on their activity in 2024.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
It has been revealed that one of Europe’s leading aviation hubs, Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS), is to increase the fees it charges to airlines by a total of 37% over three years, as a countermeasure to the impact of high inflation and interest rates. On October 31, 2024, the airport authority announced that will airlines pay an average of 15 euros ($16.31) more for a local departing passenger in 2027 than they do at present.
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.
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Koch Industries is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, flipping spots for the largest overall with Cargill. The company is very involved in the manufacturing and refining of various petroleum elements and chemicals. It was first founded in 1940 by Fred Koch in Wichita , Kansas. The company began in the oil industry, as Fred Koch developed an innovative way to refine crude oil.
One Mile at a Time
OCTOBER 27, 2024
In 2019, Japanese Star Alliance carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) revealed an all new first and business class product. In this post I wanted to take an updated look at ANA’s progress with installing these new cabins, especially with the winter 2024-2025 travel schedule officially kicking off as of today (which is when airlines often make changes to their schedule).
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.
AV Web
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an airworthiness directive (AD) on Thursday targeting specific Lycoming engines that are equipped with certain connecting rod assemblies. The AD was issued in response to multiple reports of connecting rod failures that led to serious engine issues and in-flight shutdowns. According to the agency, the AD requires regular oil inspections to check for bronze metal particles, and if any are found, further checks of the connecting rod bushings for dam
Simple Flying
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Few celestial endeavors have captured the world's imagination quite like SpaceX' s Starship program. From its towering stature on the Boca Chica launch pad in Texas to its gleaming stainless-steel exterior, Starship embodies the future of interplanetary transport. Here's what you need to know about SpaceX's groundbreaking program.
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.
Aerotime
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Boeing has raised $21 billion in a new public stock offering as the planemaker looks to recover from a torrid year and crippling strikes. On October 28, 2024, Boeing announced that it plans to use the capital raised for debt repayment, working capital enhancements, capital expenditures, and investments in its subsidiaries. Boeing initially announced it was offering 90 million shares of common stock and $5 billion in depositary shares, but hours later revised this to 112 million shares.
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
PRESS RELEASE Recently, the original upper body humanoid robot was upgraded by the addition of two climbing manipulators (“legs”), more capable processors, and new sensors. While Robonaut 2 (R2) has been working through checkout exercises on orbit following the upgrade, technology development on the ground has continued to advance. (NASA) NASA is loaning Robonaut 2, the first humanoid robot to fly to space, to the National Air and Space Museum.
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