Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

AeroTime is excited to welcome Christian Charalambous as our columnist. A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations and a master’s in Blockchain. In his columns, he explores modern challenges and innovative technologies that shape the future of flight.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

For the first segment of my two times to Latin America review trip , I flew LATAM’s Boeing 787-9 business class on the 7hr25min overnight flight from Miami (MIA) to Santiago (SCL). I’ve gotta say, LATAM offers a solid business class product, easily the best in South America. The airline has comfortable business class seats with direct aisle access, friendly service, tasty meals that are served efficiently, exceptional bedding, and extensive entertainment.

Approach

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

With a tip of the hat to Stephen Covey, just what are some of the habits and characteristics that define the highly effective pilot? We often call these folks professionals, or for short, “pros.” However, professionals don’t need stripes on their sleeves or epaulets on their shoulders. It’s simply an attitude and the way we approach each and every flight.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Aero Vintage recently shared updates on several noteworthy examples of the historic World War II bomber, the B-17 Flying Fortress, known for its resilience and strategic importance. These updates highlight significant restoration efforts aimed at preserving the B-17’s legacy, covering extensive repairs from structural work and engine overhauls to the meticulous restoration of original instrumentation and interiors.

Ferry Flight

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

French electric aircraft startup VoltAero inaugurated its new headquarters and production facility in France on November 8, 2024. VoltAero plans to produce its Cassio family of electric-hybrid aircraft at this 2,400 square-meter factory, which is located at Rochefort-Charente-Maritime Airport (RCO) on France’s western coast. The final assembly line will have the capacity to build up to 150 Cassio aircraft when fully operational, although the French firm had not ruled out the possibility openin

Professional Pilot

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Top providers ensure seamless data transfer, communications, and entertainment enroute to your destination. By Jake Carpenter Contributing Writer Collins Aerospace IRT NX Satcom powers Iridium Certus, delivering pole-to-pole connectivity and up to 704 Kbps data rates. Passengers enjoy a complete solution with the amenities and productivity they need.

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Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Master the Phonetic Alphabet for Aviation: Essential Guide for Pilots The phonetic alphabet for aviation is a standardized set of words designed to prevent miscommunication. By replacing letters with distinct words like ‘Alpha’ for ‘A’ and ‘Bravo’ for ‘B,’ it ensures clear communication between pilots and air traffic controllers. In this article, you’ll learn about its importance, how it’s used, and why it’s essential for aviation safety.

Air Traffic Control

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Etihad Airways has announced its latest financial results for the nine months ending on September 30, 2024. The headlines of the results show that the Abu Dhabi-based carrier achieved a profit after tax of AED 1.4 billion ($368 million), a number that represents a significant increase of 66%, up from AED 814 million ($222 million) during the same period in 2023.

Cargo

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Underappreciated type offers the next owner a lot of machine for the money. In the post-pandemic era, buyers of all aircraft types are united in one viewpoint—airplanes are darn expensive. The days of sub-$30,000 Cessna 172s and Piper Cubs are well behind us, and bargain hunters are forced to sharpen those pencils, do research, and seek out underappreciated types to get the most airplane for their money.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Bismarck, North Dakota-based air ambulance operator Bismarck Air Medical and VETAir have combined to provide no-cost air transport for veterans needing medical care.Based in Amarillo, Texas, VETAir is a Veteran Service Organization (VSO) with expertise in arranging such flights within the Special Mode Transportation Air Ambulance (SMTAA) system. According to VETAir, the process of arranging flights, from initial call to final billing processing and post-flight paperwork under the SMTAA system ca

Airline Reporter

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Qatar Airways is best known for its Qsuite long-haul business class. But if you’re thinking of flying Qatar, remember that the airline operates a diverse fleet with multiple seat styles. So it’s important to be a smart shopper and know what you’re getting when you book. We recently wrote about Qatar’s A320 business class , and we’ll be back later with a dive into Qsuite.

Descent

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Airbus has released its latest forecast for the Asia Pacific aviation market, predicting that the region will require 19,500 new aircraft over the next 20 years. Airbus said that this demand represents 46% of the global requirement, which is expected to reach around 42,430 new aircraft by the year 2043. At the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Annual Assembly of Presidents held in Brunei, Anand Stanley, President of Airbus Asia Pacific, said that the findings underscore the region’s co

Cargo

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The Infante de Orleans Foundation (FIO) has unveiled plans for its new facilities in Getafe, with construction set to begin in 2025 and the grand opening expected in 2026. After decades of planning and several delays, including an earlier, cost-prohibitive project by renowned British architect Norman Foster, the FIO has finally found a new home. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the foundation, which had previously explored other locations such as Murcia and Ciudad Real.

Hangar

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The network of Chase Sapphire Lounges is continuing to grow. Currently, there are Chase Sapphire Lounges in Boston (BOS) , Hong Kong (HKG) , New York (JFK) , New York (LGA) , Phoenix (PHX) , and Washington (IAD). The opening timeline for the next lounge in the network has just been announced, and it should be an exciting one. Basics of the Chase Sapphire Lounge San Diego The Chase Sapphire Lounge at San Diego International Airport (SAN) will be opening on Friday, December 6, 2024, and we’ve

AV Web

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

After reports of a Spirit Airlines flight being struck by gunfire , ABC News has reported that a JetBlue flight from Haiti to New York JFK International Airport was also hit by a bullet. JetBlue reported to ABC that on Monday, a post-flight inspection revealed that Flight 935 from Port-au-Prince Airport (the same airport where the Spirit flight was struck) had also been struck by a bullet.

Airline

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Spanish airline Iberia has officially presented the first Airbus A321XLR aircraft to have entered commercial service. The aircraft, registered as EC-OIL, has been conducting revenue familiarization flights within Europe since November 6, 2024, but made its public debut during a media event at Iberia’s La Muñoza facilities near Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) on November 13, 2024.

Jet

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The Avro Heritage Museum, a dedicated institution preserving Manchester’s aviation legacy, has announced ambitious plans to expand its facilities. Located at the historic Avro site in Woodford, Stockport, the museum commemorates the centennial of Avro’s founding at this site, where iconic aircraft like the Lancaster Bomber were built. Standing proudly outside the Museum is Avro Vulcan XM603, the only Vulcan in the world to be preserved in the anti-flash white paint scheme.

Airplanes

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

We’re seeing credit card issuers invest in airport lounges like never before, including Amex Centurion Lounges , Capital One Lounges , and Chase Sapphire Lounges. Chase is the newest player to the credit card lounge game, and arguably has the best of these lounges. So far the locations for Chase Sapphire Lounges include Boston (BOS) , Hong Kong (HKG) , New York (JFK) , New York (LGA) , and Washington (IAD) , with several more being developed.

AV Web

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

More than 97 percent of Allegiant Airlines’ 1,300 pilots have authorized their union to hold a strike vote even though the airline has offered them a 70 percent pay hike over the next five years. Teamsters Local 2118 said the increase isn’t enough to bring Allegiant pilots to the levels they need. “Allegiant pilots are some of the most overworked and underpaid in the airline industry,” the union said in a statement.

Pilot

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It has been an intense week for Virginia-based hybrid-electric aircraft startup Electra. On November 13, 2024, Electra revealed the design of its future EL9 ultra short takeoff and landing hybrid-electric nine-seater aircraft. The EL9 uses blown lift technology to land on runways as short as 150 feet (45 meters), which would even enable it to land in unconventional spots such as football fields and parking lots.

Payload

World Airline News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

One year after making history as the first Dreamliner to land on Antarctica’s unique blue ice runway at Troll Airfield, Norse Atlantic Airways has successfully completed its second charter for the purpose of scientific research on the continent. On November 15, 2024, at 10:55 local time, Norse Atlantic’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner, registered as LN-FNC, and named “Everglades”, successfully touched down, carrying 10,5 tons of research equipment and scientists for the Norwegian Polar Instit

Cargo

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Aviation Herald reports on how Colombian cargo airline Aerosucre had a pretty bad takeoff accident yesterday, which can’t help but make you wonder (about a variety of things)… Aerosucre jet overruns Bogota Airport runway This incident happened on Sunday, November 10, 2024, and involves a 44-year-old Aerosucre Boeing 727-200 with the registration code HK-5216.

Runway

AV Web

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

A woman who trained as an astronaut candidate in 1961 and finally went to space 60 years later was among those honored at the American Valor event in Washington on Saturday. Wally Funk was among soldiers, female special forces operatives and the famed black 24th Infantry Regiment known as the “Buffalo Soldiers” to be celebrated at the televised event.

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Hainan Airlines announced that its low-cost subsidiary, Urumqi Air, plans to acquire 40 C909 regional aircraft, formerly known as the ARJ21-700. Deliveries are scheduled to occur between 2025 and 2032, pending shareholder approval. Urumqi Air currently operates a fleet of 15 Boeing 737-800s, according to ch-aviation data. The addition of the C909s will support the regional capacity of the Xinjiang-based carrier and align with China’s push to promote domestically-produced aircraft.

Airline

World Airline News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Today, Friday, November 15, Sun Country flight attendants represented by Teamsters Local 120 engaged in an informational picket at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to demand the carrier come to terms on a fair contract or face a potential nationwide strike. Sun Country flight attendants voted by an overwhelming 99 percent to authorize a strike against the company.

Airline

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

LOT Polish Airlines has made several exciting announcements over the past year or so, including plans to refresh Boeing 787 cabins , growing the fleet by around 50% , and also opening a lounge outside of Poland for the first time. I wanted to take an updated look at that last point, as that lounge should be opening in the near future (though unfortunately we still don’t have an exact opening date).

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

On Thursday, November 14th, Wheels Up revealed that it has closed on approximately $332 million in revolving financing from the Bank of America. The company also announced that it closed on the acquisition of GrandView Aviation's fleet of light aircraft. This includes the acquisition of a mix of 17 Embraer Phenom 300s and Embraer Phenom 300Es. It also includes the related maintenance assets and customer programs from GrandView Aviation.

Jet

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has revealed plans to relaunch its seaplane operations in 2025, with a focus on connecting some of India’s most remote regions. On November 9, 2024, SpiceJet announced it aims to enhance regional connectivity and tourism. The budget carrier has partnered with aircraft manufacturer De Havilland to support the trials and provide engineering, technical, and logistical support.

Pilot

World Airline News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Dulles International Airport’s record-setting passenger growth is outpacing its current terminal gate capacity. The airport’s existing gates are fully utilized several times per day, and passengers fill the waiting areas and concession locations. The new Concourse E, part of Dulles Next, will give passengers direct access from the airport’s AeroTrain system while providing an enhanced customer experience and increasing the airport’s capacity for domestic and international flights.

Airline

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Earlier this year, Oakland International Airport (OAK) rebranded as San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. This was part of the airport’s effort to increase visibility and appeal among travelers, given Oakland’s proximity to San Francisco. As you’d expect, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) wasn’t happy about this change, since it viewed this as increased competition.

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

By James Kightly, Commissioning Editor On October 26, 2024, at Albury airport, New South Wales, the new English-language translation of To Austalia in Three Days was published by the Uiver Memorial Community Trust. The book, originally published in 1935, details the remarkably flight of the KLM Douglas DC-2 from Mildenhall in the UK to Melbourne, Australia, coming a remarkable second in the 1934 MacRobertson Air Race.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published its final report on the events that led to travel disruptions for 700,000 passengers on a Summer Bank Holiday in 2023. On August 28, 2023, around 300,000 travelers faced swathes of cancellations when the air traffic control system that keeps the UK’s skies safe suffered a fault. According to the CAA’s report , published on November 14, 2024, NATS , which provides British air traffic control services, was thrown into disarray when the flight pla

Air Traffic Control

World Airline News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Photo: Iberia Iberia on November 14 became the first airline in the world to operate transoceanic routes with the new Airbus A321XLR, a narrow-body aircraft, that is, one with a single aisle. The first flight took off on November 14, at 12:35pm from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport bound for Boston, where it is scheduled to arrive at 15:20 local time.

Narrow-Body Aircraft

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

For aviation enthusiasts, the dream of piloting a commercial aircraft is often one of wonder and excitement. This dream can come true for those in Southwest England thanks to JetEx, a unique full-motion flight simulator. In Frome, JetEx offers the chance to experience the thrill of flying a Boeing 737 in a hyperrealistic simulator. Here's a closer look at what makes this hidden gem a must-visit attraction for aviation lovers and thrill-seekers alike.

Pilot

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Success can be measured in many ways. Sometimes it’s influence—does the model change the course of the industry or, maybe, uncover a heretofore unseen market niche? Sometimes it’s emotional—the Beech Starship, what few of them are still in the wild, inevitably wow viewers of both the pilot and nonpilot persuasion. But successful? Not at all. Once you get past the aesthetic and emotional, success becomes a game of numbers.

Airplanes

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Saudi startup airline Riyadh Air has confirmed that it will be re-entering negotiations with the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers for further widebody aircraft. The move comes as the carrier continues to build towards its goal of operating a fleet of more than 200 aircraft in the coming years. The announcement comes just weeks after the Riyadh-based airline placed an order for 60 Airbus A321neo single-aisle aircraft at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 8th Edition Conference in Saudi

Airline

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

During my two times to Latin America trip , I had the chance to check out a couple of lounges at Santiago Airport, prior to my Delta A350 business class flight. In a previous installment, I reviewed the LATAM Lounge Santiago , which is exceptional, probably the best lounge in Latin America. Now I wanted to review the SkyTeam Lounge Santiago, which is much less exciting.

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