Aerotime
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Swiss electric aviation startup H55, which is led by adventurer and entrepreneur Andr Borschberg, has entered a commercial partnership with Norwegian electric seaplane developer Elfly Group. The deal, which was announced on December 16, 2024, will see Elfly Group acquiring three units of the pioneering B23 Energic battery-electric aircraft (with options for two more units later on).
AV Web
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Aura Aero, based in Toulouse, France, announced this week it has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for its Integral R model. The two-seat, side-by-side taildragger is constructed of what the company describes as wood/carbon hybrid materials. It is designed as an aerobatic trainer that can also serve as individual transportation, with a range of 530 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 150 knots.
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Vintage Aviation News
DECEMBER 20, 2024
At Vintage Aviation News, we primarily spotlight classic warbirds, but occasionally, we delve into the stories of remarkable aircraft still leaving their mark on history. A recent example includes our coverage of Turkeys F-4 Phantoms read the article HERE. Today, we turn our attention to another aviation legend: the F-14 Tomcat. This iconic fighter jet, still operational with the Iranian Air Force, continues to inspire awe.
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Ready for a journey through the realm of aviation giants? In this article, well take a tour of the top 10 largest airplanes in the world. From colossal commercial carriers to massive military transporters, these airborne behemoths push the limits of engineering and human ingenuity. Lets explore their unique features, capabilities, and the vital roles they play in our global society.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Few people have been more influential in shaping modern commercial aviation than Steven Udvar-Hzy, founder and Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation (ALC). By 2024, nearly half of the worlds airliner fleet belongs to leasing companies, which place large aircraft orders and then rent them out to airlines, providing capacity flexibility to operators and lowering the barriers of entry to new market entrants.
AV Web
DECEMBER 18, 2024
One apparent consequence of the drone scare in the Northeast is a troubling uptick in reports of laser strikes on aircraft. Authorities believe observers on the ground are pointing pocket lasers at what they suspect are rogue drones. But in all but a few cases to date, suspected drones have been shown to actually be crewed aircraft, highly vulnerable to laser beams that can temporarily blind pilots, and sometimes cause permanent eye damage.
All Plane
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Flight#: AZ856 / AZ856 From: Rome-Fiumicino (FCO) To: Dubai International (DXB) And return Flight time: 5h 30min Aircraft: Airbus A321neo This is the second part of an ITA Airways flight review series following a recent trip from Barcelona to Dubai, via Rome, and back. You can find the first instalment here , covering the business class journey from Barcelona (BCN) to Rome-Fiumicino (FCO).
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Aerotime
DECEMBER 20, 2024
AeroTime is excited to welcome Christian Charalambous as a guest 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 masters degree in Blockchain. In his columns, he explores the modern challenges and innovative technologies that are shaping the future of flight.
One Mile at a Time
DECEMBER 17, 2024
There are quite a few airline frequent flyer programs that offer some sort of a paid subscription model, in addition to their free loyalty programs. The idea is that you pay a fixed fee annually, and receive a set of perks in exchange for that. For airlines, the idea behind this is twofold not only does it directly generate revenue, but its also intended to increase loyalty among travelers, since youll want to actually use the perks that you paid for.
Plane and Pilot
DECEMBER 19, 2024
As the worlds Cessna 150 fleet approaches and even exceeds 60 years of age, its becoming increasingly difficult to find clean, lower-time examples. Its becoming even more difficult to find such examples that are well-kept, with nice-looking paint and lower-time engines. But at $42,500, todays bargain checks all of these boxes at an entry-level price.
Aviation Bussiness News
DECEMBER 16, 2024
A new study suggests that improvements to aviation’s IT systems can reduce CO2 emissions The research published by Amadeus and Accenture in a report titled “The Power of Digital: IT solutions and their role in aviations path to net zero” estimates that modern IT solutions reduced CO2 emissions by 50,000 metric tons in 2023. The report evaluates the impact potential of IT solutions currently available to support airlines and airports as they navigate their path to reducing the c
Aerotime
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Representing the largest ever private sector capital investment in the UKs transport network, London-Heathrow Airport has announced a 2.3 billion ($3 billion) investment plan to be enacted between 2025 and 2026. The plan will unlock a range of improvements and upgrades at the airport which according to the airports owners, will ensure the UKs only hub airport and international gateway continues to move forward and provide better service for passengers and businesses.
One Mile at a Time
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Its common for airlines to offer loyalty program members ways to boost their elite status at the end of the year. JetBlue has just launched an interesting promotion along those lines, which allows members to do good while also boosting their own elite status qualification. JetBlues sustainable aviation fuel promotion Nowadays JetBlue Mosaic elite status is earned based on how many tiles you rack up.
AV Web
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The FAA has backtracked on a policy change regarding medial denials and deferrals after facing backlash from the industry. Five days after receiving a letter from 14 pilot organizations, the agency says it has deferred implementation of the policy pending further consultation. The new policy would have resulted in medical deferrals sent to the agency without all necessary documentation becoming denials that would be reversed if the paperwork was properly filed.
Vintage Aviation News
DECEMBER 17, 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.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The Chinese-built COMAC C919 narrowbody jet has celebrated carrying its millionth passenger since entering service in May 2023. The landmark occasion was marked in a special ceremony held on December 19. 2024. Chinese planemaker COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) confirmed in a statement that its domestically produced C919 single-aisle jet has completed over one million revenue passenger trips since it entered service with China Eastern Airlines on May 28, 2023.
One Mile at a Time
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Its an exciting day for Aer Lingus, as the airline has today taken delivery of a new type of aircraft (and its only the second such aircraft to be delivered globally). Aer Lingus adds Airbus A321XLR to fleet Aer Lingus has today taken delivery of its first of six Airbus A321XLRs. The plane has the registration code EI-XLR , and operated its 1hr59min delivery flight from Hamburg (XFW) to Dublin (DUB).
WayMan
DECEMBER 16, 2024
For those passionate about aviation and interested in educating the next generation of pilots, a career as a ground instructor offers a fulfilling path. Ground instructors play a crucial role in the training of aviation students, covering foundational knowledge areas such as aerodynamics, weather, navigation, and regulations. If youre considering this rewarding career, understanding the requirements and value of a ground instructor license is essential.
Simple Flying
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The Airbus A380 was an engineering marvel when it first rolled out in Toulouse, France almost twenty years ago. With its four powerful engines, massive wing, double-deck fuselage, and tail towering 24.1 meters, the A380 is most certainly an impressive sight. It commands attention at destination airports around the world. Yet only 251 aircraft of this type were produced before production ended with the last Super Jumbo being delivered to Emirates in December 2021.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Turkish budget carrier Pegasus Airlines has announced a huge order for 100 Boeing 737 Max-10 single-aisle aircraft and has taken out options on 100 more. The deal, announced on December 19, 2024, and reportedly worth around $36 billion at list prices, provides a much-needed boost for the planemaker and its 737 MAX range after what has been a torrid year for the US company.
One Mile at a Time
DECEMBER 20, 2024
There are plans to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines missing Boeing 777. Whether search parties have better luck this time around remains to be seen MH370 is modern aviations greatest mystery Arguably the most mysterious commercial air disaster ever is what happened to MH370, the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER that went missing back in March 2014.
Vintage Aviation News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
As part of our ongoing series Today in Aviation History , we discuss the first flights of some of the most remarkable aircraft in the annuals of aviation history. While December 17 is best known as the date of the Wright Brothers’ first powered flights at Kitty Hawk, NC, it is also the date in which one of the most enduring designs in aviation first took to the skies; the Douglas DC-3, which first flew on December 17, 1935.
All Plane
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Flight#: AZ75 / AZ74 From: Rome-Fiumicino (FCO) To: Barcelona (BCN) (and back) Flight time: 1h 40min Aircraft: Airbus A320neo This is the flight review of two short haul journeys I recently undertook as part of a longer itinerary that took me from Barcelona (BCN) to Dubai (DXB) and back by way of Rome-Fiumicino (FCO). While the legs between Rome and Dubai and return were made on Premium Economy and Economy, ITA Airways was kind enough to upgrade me to business on the segments between Barcelona a
Aerotime
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The Lufthansa Group has announced that it has ordered an additional five A350-1000 aircraft, taking the total firm order for the next generation long-haul plane to fifteen. The group declared that the additional aircraft order should be delivered between 2028 and 2030. The total value of the order is valued to be around $2 billion at list price. In total, the Lufthansa Group has ordered 75 A350-900s and A350-1000s, with 28 already in scheduled service and 47 more to be delivered by 2031.
One Mile at a Time
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Air Canada had its investor day conference today. While the company didnt explicitly address its new business class, a couple of hints were dropped, and I feel like I can now at least speculate as to what the new product could be (and again, its purely speculation). Air Canada plans new 777 & 787 business class For some time, Air Canada executives have been hinting that the airline would introduce a new business class product.
Vintage Aviation News
DECEMBER 20, 2024
By Megan Summers and Marc St. Pierre Photo- Marc St. Pierre Photography Throughout our nations history, Americans have recognized countless men and women who have fought selflessly for our great land. Warriors who have dedicated their lives to the freedoms and well being of our nation, and have maintained a deep integrity to uphold these cherished values.
Cranky Flier
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Air Canada held its investor day this week, and it had a 162-slide presentation going through all of its plans. While the main goal of this plan was presumably to help analysts with insomnia to finally get some sleep, there were also some real nuggets of information in there. To me, the most interesting of all was about the airline’s plans for its low-cost subsidiary Rouge.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Qatar Airways announced that it is set to relaunch its daily flight services from Dohas Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Canberra Airport (CBR). The flights will be operated via Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is about an hours flight away from Canberra, and is a more than 14-hour flight from Doha. Welcome back Canberra! #QatarAirways is proud to announce its daily flight resumption to the capital city of Australia, Canberra, via Melbourne, commencing no later than December 2025.
One Mile at a Time
DECEMBER 20, 2024
I dont want to bury the lede in posts, I often reference how Turkish Airlines flies to more countries than any other airline in the world. However, how many countries does the airline actually fly to, and how far ahead of competitors is Turkish Airlines? I thought that would be interesting to explore Turkish Airlines flies to 120+ countries Turkish Airlines has the record for flying to more countries than any other airline in the world.
Vintage Aviation News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Primus in Toto – First in Everything. That is the meaning of the Latin phrase painted within the emblem of the 62nd Troop Carrier Squadron emblazoned on the nose of a beautifully restored Douglas C-53D Skytrooper The Yacht Club that was the subject of much attention during the 2024 EAA Airventure at Oshkosh. It is an aircraft with an incredible history behind it and a big journey ahead of it still, as it prepares to fly to a new home in Brazil. ‘Yacht Club’ at Oshkosh 2024.
AV Web
DECEMBER 18, 2024
These days, New Jersey pilots may find themselves in a neighborhood gathering where other people are expressing frustration, fear, and anger over the lack of answers regarding nighttime lights so widely reported in the sky. For those pilots who fly after sunset, its probably a good idea to speak up when the chants of shoot em down! start. Its increasingly likely that those folks are not fully aware that airliners, law enforcement aircraft, and even innocent GA pilots, could find themselves inadv
Aerotime
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Avia Solutions Group (ASG) experienced remarkable growth in 2024, further solidifying its position as a global leader in aviation services. By year-end, ASG companies operated a fleet of 222 aircraft. The group estimates its consolidated revenues will reach around $3 billion for the ongoing financial year. Among its subsidiaries, the MRO provider FL Technics and ground services provider BGS achieved record-breaking profits.
One Mile at a Time
DECEMBER 19, 2024
China Airlines has just announced plans to place an aircraft order thats split between Airbus and Boeing, for new flagship, long haul aircraft. China Airlines orders Airbus A350s & Boeing 777s China Airlines intends to acquire 20 new wide body passenger aircraft, split between Airbus and Boeing. The Taiwan-based SkyTeam carrier is ordering 10 Airbus A350-1000s and 10 Boeing 777-9s.
Fear of Landing
DECEMBER 20, 2024
On the 12th of November 2022, a Bell P-63F Kingcobra fighter flew into a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress bomber during the Wings Over Dallas airshow. All six crew members in both aircraft, five in the Flying Fortress and one in the Kingcobra, were killed in the collision. I wrote about the background of the two aircraft when the accident happened. Now the NTSB has released its 94-page final report , with a detailed analysis of what happened that day.
All Plane
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Flight#: FB461 From: Sofia (SOF) To: Amsterdam (AMS) Flight time: 3h Aircraft: Airbus A220 My attendance to the 2024 Aviation-Event SOF conference , provided me with an opportunity not only to learn quite a bit about the Bulgarian and broader Eastern European aviation scene (including the ambitious expansion plan of Sofia airport !) but also to try out the local carrier, Bulgaria Air, for the very first time (and on my way to another interesting aviation conference, Sustainable Aero Festival, wh
Aerotime
DECEMBER 19, 2024
China Airlines announced a major aircraft order on December 19, 2024. The Taiwanese carrier will split the order for long-haul passenger aircraft between the two major aircraft manufacturers, with 10 A350-1000 jets from Airbus and 10 B777-9 aircraft from Boeing. The carrier is also boosting its cargo fleet with an order for four B777-8F freighter aircraft.
One Mile at a Time
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Air Canada is planning some major changes to the composition of its fleet, and it particularly impacts the companys low cost subsidiary, Rouge. This was revealed today, during the companys annual investor day conference. Air Canada Rouge will transition from A320s to 737s Rouge is Air Canadas low cost subsidiary, which primarily operates in leisure markets.
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