Aerotime

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Joby Aviation performed a flight demonstration in Japan on November 2, 2024. This was the first flight of its eVTOL aircraft outside of the US. Images and footage shared by the Californian startup show Joby’s eVTOL in the air with Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji in the background. This flight display took place just days after Toyota Motor Corporation announced that its venture capital arm was investing an $500 million in Joby , bringing its total capital commitment to the eVTOL startup to over $894

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Cranky Flier

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

After more than 50 years without scheduling a single redeye flight, Southwest has finally made the move. The initial batch of redeyes start in February, but the airline just released its summer schedule and the airline will be up to 33 routes by then. I think conventional wisdom suggests that this is mostly a way to reduce unit costs, something that has been a real concern at Southwest as of late.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

On Tuesday, November 5th, a HondaJet crashed into a vehicle after taking off from a local airport in Phoenix , Arizona. The private jet allegedly crashed after takeoff and slid through a fence before making contact with a vehicle on a road beyond the airport fencing. According to authorities at the scene, five people were confirmed dead at the scene, although they did not specify if all five deaths were occupants of the private jet, or if anyone in the vehicle may have been among the victims.

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Jet 124

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Since the Mid America Flight Museum of Mount Pleasant, TX, acquired the B-17G Thunderbird from the Houston-based Lone Star Flight Museum in 2020 , the aircraft has been the subject of an extensive refurbishment at the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Madras, OR, chosen for their work in maintaining and fly the B-17 Ye Olde Pub. Now, the MAFM has released a statement regarding the future appearance of the aircraft.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A fighter pilot with the Indian Air Force (IAF) narrowly escaped after his Mikoyan MiG-29 span wildly out of control before crashing to the ground. The MiG-29 fighter pilot was able to safely eject from the aircraft and was praised by the Indian Air Force for protecting the public from being hurt or injured during the crash. The incident on November 4, 2024, near Agra in Northen-Central India was captured by locals who immediately ran to help the disorientated pilot in a field close-by.

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Pilot Jet 286

Inspire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Story and photos by Todd, EAA 1571783, and Kelley Whitaker, EAA 1571782 Todd, EAA 1571783, and Kelley Whitaker, EAA 1571782, of WhitPics Media had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Central Coast AirFest in Santa Maria, California, this fall. The sky was filled with warbirds from years gone by as well as new and modern […] The post Grumman F8F-2/G-58A Bearcat: An Air-to-Air Photo Mission first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 134

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The competition between the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 series is fierce , as both aircraft families target the same market niche for efficient, short- to medium-haul flights. Airlines worldwide have been evaluating these models, seeking the best fit for their regional and domestic routes. Here, we explore five key areas where the A220 and E2 differ and how each aircraft's strengths align with the airlines' operational needs.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Ethiopian Airlines is celebrating the near arrival of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000 in what will be a historical moment for the continent and commercial aviation. Executives from Ethiopian Airlines and Airbus met on November 4, 2024, at Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS) for a special ceremony where ownership of the first A350-1000 was officially handed over to the carrier.

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Airlines Airline Jet 294

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Singapore Airlines has just announced a huge investment into the passenger experience offered on its Airbus A350 fleet, which will see the introduction of all-new cabin products, plus the expansion of first class. Singapore Airlines will update 41 Airbus A350-900 cabins Singapore Airlines will be investing 1.1 billion SGD (~835 million USD) to update the interiors of its entire long haul Airbus A350-900 fleet.

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Airlines Airline Jet 111

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Iberia has just completed the world's first passenger flight with the Airbus A321XLR, touching down at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) this morning. The A321XLR has become one of the most hotly-anticipated aircraft in recent years, and this maiden short-haul voyage from the Spanish flag carrier's hub at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) is a key milestone, with long-haul operations looming on the horizon.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

British Airways is slated to cut two U.S. flights next summer as the carrier continues to face Rolls-Royce engine troubles.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

China Eastern Airlines has completed the engine replacement on the world’s first delivered COMAC C919 aircraft. The first C919 engine replacement was conducted on the aircraft registered as B-919A , which has been in operation for 2.5 years, according to the Planespotters.com registry. The replacement was part of procedural tests aimed at verifying the feasibility of the engine replacement protocol and further optimizing the engine replacement process.

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Airlines Airline Jet 289

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

I’ve gotta admit, “bring back a pair of Boeing 767s” wasn’t on my Air Canada fleet planning bingo card, but here we are… Air Canada will fly two Boeing 767-300ERs in 2025 Air Canada recently shared its fleet strategy for the next five years, which includes adding around 90 aircraft to the fleet. While most of those are modern jets, ranging from the Airbus A321XLR to the Boeing 787-10, one aircraft type stood out.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The machinist strike at Boeing affected nearly every aircraft program comprising the current Boeing lineup, from the Boeing 737 MAX, to 767F, and even Boeing's 777X, which is currently in development. What is the Boeing 777X ? How does the aircraft fit into Boeing's current fleet lineup? Which US airlines could order the aircraft? Let's take a look!

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Airlines Airline 122

AV Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The FAA says it will keep staff meteorologists at 21 air traffic control centers. A few days after the union representing the weather specialists issued a press release saying the agency planned to get rid of them in favor of automated systems, the agency said it wasn’t so. “The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Weather Service will continue our long-standing partnership to provide weather services to ensure the safety of the National Airspace System,” an FAA spo

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia have announced the formation of a new global partnership that will enable customers to access 80 worldwide destinations. On November 8, 2024, flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia revealed the details behind a new interline agreement that will offer passengers connectivity between the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Malaysia and beyond.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Lufthansa appears to be planning a change to its fleet strategy for 2025, in light of ongoing aircraft delays, plus the company’s dissatisfaction with Munich. Lufthansa will fly A350s from Frankfurt as of summer 2025 Lufthansa has two major hubs, in Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC). Historically, the airline has taken a disciplined and rather consistent approach to which planes it flies from which airport.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Boom hopes to bring its Overture supersonic passenger jet into service in 202926 years after the Concorde retired in 2003. So what has changed? It seems that bigger and faster are not always better, as the Overture is neither of those things. While Overture hopes to be a much more efficient and workable jet built to overcome the factors that limited the Concorde, it will be smaller and slower.

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Jet 122

AV Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has warned striking factory workers to accept its latest offer or the next deal it offers will be less generous. The company and negotiators for the International Association of Machinists reached a tentative deal based on a 38 percent wage increase and a one percent cut on employee health insurance contributions. The membership previously rejected a 35 percent wage hike.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Air Astana has completed the first 12-year C-check ever to be performed in Kazakhstan. This thorough maintenance procedure was conducted on one of the airline’s Airbus A321 aircraft at Air Astana’s own MRO facilities at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), in the Kazakh capital. A C-check involves an in-depth inspection of every part of an aircraft, with all of its elements being systematically stripped down, then put back in and tested.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Given how small Virgin Atlantic’s fleet is, the airline has announced quite a few new destinations lately, ranging from Accra , to Riyadh , to Toronto. The airline has now revealed plans to add flights to yet another destination. Virgin Atlantic adds London to Cancun flight As of October 19, 2025, Virgin Atlantic will launch a new seasonal, 3x weekly flight between London Heathrow (LHR) and Cancun (CUN).

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Jet Airlines Airline 122

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As Simple Flying recently reported , the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Airlines for America (A4A), which represents all the large US airlines, recently announced an agreement to increase production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the state to reduce aviation-related greenhouse gases. California aims to increase SAF availability to 200 million gallons by 2035, translating to 40% of its aviation fuel needs for air travel within the state.

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Airlines Airline 105

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Science fiction may make it look like fully autonomous flight is just around the corner, but for now, we’re still relying on human pilots. And while pilots are incredibly skilled problem-solvers, they’re still human. That means emotions and snap decisions can sometimes get in the way. In aviation, even the smallest decision matters to safety. So, in this article, you’ll learn about five attitudes that can steer pilots off course and how to spot and correct them.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype has recorded its first lift-off during the flight test campaign in Donauwörth, Germany. The landmark occasion was announced on November 6, 2024, by Airbus Helicopters’ CEO Bruno Even. “I’m happy to share that the #CityAirbus NextGen flight test campaign in Donauwörth, Germany has started with a first lift-off.

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Lift 269

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The aviation industry has just lost an incredible human being. I don’t usually write tributes like this, but there aren’t many airline industry executives I have more respect for than him. Ben Baldanza loses battle with ALS It has just been revealed that 62-year-old Ben Baldanza passed away last night, after a battle with ALS. This was announced by Scott McCartney (formerly of the Wall Street Journal), the current host of the Airlines Confidential podcast.

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Airlines Airline 111

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Spinning it as a move that will fund better quality and less noise, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) has announced a sharp increase in airport fees that will gradually enter into force over the next three years. The total increase will amount to 37%, with 2025 being the toughest year for airlines.

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Airlines Airline 131

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

PRESS RELEASE Chatham County, GA – In tribute to our nation’s heroes, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will open its doors on Monday, November 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Veterans Day, welcoming veterans with free admission as a token of gratitude for their service. A special “Ringing of the Bells” ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the museum’s Memorial Garden near the Chapel, an annual tradition to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Bosses at China Airlines are reportedly nearing a decision over an order for both Airbus and Boeing long-haul aircraft, according to Reuters. The Taiwanese flag carrier is understood to be considering buying up to 20 aircraft, split equally between Boeing 777Xs and Airbus A350-1000s. According to Reuters , industry sources informed the news agency that any multi-million-dollar deal agreed could also include freighter aircraft.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Emirates is known for having one of the world’s best first class products. As of now, the airline offers three different first class experiences — there’s the Airbus A380 first class, the old Boeing 777 first class, and the new Boeing 777 first class. In this post I thought it would be interesting to compare and contrast these products, and talk about which offers the best experience.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

US planemaker Boeing and the union representing over 30,000 of its machinists approved a new bargaining agreement late Monday, ending a strike that plagued the company for more than 50 days. Nearly 60% of the workers voted in favor of the new deal, which will provide a significant boost in pay.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Boeing production workers voted 59 percent to accept the company’s offer of a 38 percent pay increase over the next four years plus an immediate $12,000 signing bonus. Acceptance ends a six-week strike that was straining Boeing’s balance sheet and delaying aircraft deliveries. “This is a victory. We can hold our heads high,” said Jon Holden, head of the International Association of Machinists, representing 33,000 workers at plants scattered around the Seattle area.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A seven-week strike by Boeing workers has ended after 58% of union members voted to approve a new pay deal that will see incomes rise by 38%. After votes were held on November 4, 2024, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Districts 751 and W24 announced that a new ratified contract would see Boeing workers receive a 43.65% compounded wage increase.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Taiwan’s flag carrier, China Airlines, is entering the final stages of a multi-billion-dollar decision to acquire new long-haul jets,

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Airlines Airline Jet 122

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Reports over the past two weeks have indicated that American ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines might be in the middle of new talks regarding yet another merger, with its latest failed attempt to join forces with JetBlue still fresh in the market's memory. Just months after the Department of Justice formally struck down JetBlue's nearly $4 billion purchase of Spirit Airline in March, the carrier has reportedly entered talks with rival ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines to begin explori

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Airlines Airline 124

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

In late 2023, we saw the opening of the gorgeous Terminal A at Abu Dhabi International Airport ( now referred to as Zayed International Airport ). Passenger operations have moved to this new terminal, and it’s a massive improvement to the passenger experience, especially with the new Etihad First Lounge and Etihad Business Lounge. However, there was initially one major snag with the new terminal, which involved the US Preclearance situation, which was still based in the old terminal.

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Airlines Airline 111

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Brussels Airlines has confirmed that its next Belgian Icon livery will be dedicated to the Atomium, a famous atom-shaped landmark located on the outskirts of the Belgian capital. The design was selected from the five finalist proposals, which had been selected from nearly a thousand entries submitted by the public as part of an open contest. Brussels Airlines has been running the Belgian Icon initiative for a number of years, selecting a limited number of aircraft to represent world-famous Belgi

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

by Paul van den Berg On October 16, 2024 DDA Classic Airlines ‘ DC-3 PH-PBA Princess Amalia closed her engines for the last time with a full load of passengers at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. This marked the end of a 40 years long period of regular passenger operation with classic airliners in the Netherlands. Passengers ready to board Prinses Amalia.

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