Aerotime

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

A B737-400 DHL cargo aircraft crashed near Vilnius Airport (VNO) early morning on November 25, 2024. The incident occurred at around 03:30 CET / 05:28 EET. Based on details from flight tracking website FlightAware, the cargo aircraft took off from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) at 03:08 CET According to local news outlet Delfi Plus, the aircraft crashed on Žirnių street, a residential area, and specifically fell on a two-story residential building.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

China Southern Airlines, the largest airline in Asia by fleet size, has announced its decision to sell all 10 of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft and two spare GEnx-1B70/P2 engines. According to an official intent solicitation notice posted on its website, the sale will be conducted through open bidding. The aircraft, averaging a service life of over a decade , are expected to be delivered to the buyer between 2025 and 2026, pending board approval.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A Delta flight attendant has been charged with attempted second degree murder, after repeatedly stabbing another flight attendant during a New Orleans layover. Gosh, this is awful. Layover gets violent for flight attendants in New Orleans A 36-year-old Delta flight attendant has been arrested, following a spree of violence that happened during a layover in New Orleans early Monday morning.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Argentina’s aviation regulator has dropped all age restrictions for commercial pilots saying qualifications will depend on medical assessment and technical knowledge. The National Civil Aviation Administration of Argentina (ANAC) passed a resolution Monday that eliminated the previous age limits of 60 for single-pilot and 65 for two-pilot operations on for-hire flights.

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Alaska Air

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Hawaiian Airlines has officially joined Alaska Airlines, marking the beginning of a partnership that will reshape the travel industry for years to come. In a first for a U.S. airline, we will maintain both beloved brands. While your experience with each airline remains the same for now, there's a lot to look forward to in the next 18 months. The post Alaska Airlines completes acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, expanding benefits and choice for travelers appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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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

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In the warbird industry, when we think about ‘first flights’ after a restoration, the mind immediately jumps to Mustangs and Spitfires, multi-million dollar projects coming out of workshops specializing in the craft. We think of Oshkosh Grand Champions, Golden Wrenches, and so on. Admittedly, gargantuan floatplanes, of all things, are not the first thing to come to mind.

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The Aviationist

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Normally closed for Thanksgiving, U.S. bases in the UK have continued to monitor possible drone intrusions, while RAF Menwith Hill and RAF Fylingdales have been protected by new airspace restrictions. Following our previous article on the topic, a number of new developments have arisen in the case of suspected small uncrewed aerial system (sUAS) sightings […] The post Additional U.S.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A stowaway has been discovered onboard a Delta Air Lines flight heading from New York to Paris. The individual involved was reportedly arrested upon the aircraft’s arrival in Paris and the authorities are now investigating how such an incident could have occurred. The stowaway, a female of unknown age, was discovered as the flight carrying flight number DL 264 headed to Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) from New York-JFK Airport on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Republic of Estonia-owned Nordic Aviation Group AS (Nordica) and Regional Jet OÜ (Xfly) will cease operations after it was announced the companies will be filed for bankruptcy. It had been hoped that Lars Thuesen, the owner of Jettime, could potentially take the companies private but on November 18, 2024, Nordic Aviation Group, which runs Nordica and Xfly, were informed that he would not be investing. “Nordic Aviation Group and Xfly have gone through a challenging path over the past

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The official report into how a Qantas Airbus A380 flew for almost 300 hours and 34 flights with a tool lodged in one of its four engines has been published by the Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB). The report has made recommendations to be followed by the Australian airline so that any future such events are avoided. On December 6, 2023, one of Qantas ’ 10-strong fleet of Airbus A380-842s arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at the end of a routine scheduled passenger flight

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In an announcement made on November 27, 2024, easyJet revealed an increase of 34% in annual profits for the 12 months ending September 30, 2024. The low-cost carrier achieved a profit before tax of £610 million ($775 million) as the airline cashed in on record-breaking passenger numbers using its services in the summer of 2024. The airline’s figures revealed the profits before tax rose by £155 million ($197) from the same period in 2023, while the profit per seat achieved was £6.08 ($7.72), up 2

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

The European Commission has given the final green light needed for the ITA Airways - Lufthansa merger, agreeing to the sacrifices put forward by the two companies. These remedies serve to satisfy competition-related concerns initially brought up by Brussels, which was worried about monopolies in specific markets.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The A-10C Thunderbolt II "Warthog" was the first United States Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces (and it has been well-loved by those ground forces). No matter what anyone thinks of the A-10 Warthog being still relevant or obsolete in future wars, everyone can agree it has the most formidable cannon of any US fighter jet.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

An Etihad Airways executive has confirmed that the Middle Eastern carrier exercised options for three more Airbus A350F aircraft, taking the airlines total order book for the type to ten.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

After considerable delays, which seems to be the norm nowadays, Emirates finally took delivery of its first of 65 Airbus A350-900s on November 25. The aircraft, which is registered A6-EXA, left Toulouse at 17:00 and, following an unusual route, arrived in Dubai 7h 17m later at 03:17 local time the next day.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Greenland's capital received its first long-haul flight today as Air Greenland inaugurated the new Nuuk International Airport (GOH) with a direct service from Copenhagen. Thanks to a new runway, this is the first time Greenland's largest city has been able to accommodate widebody jets, and Simple Flying was onboard for the historic occasion.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) has granted a couple of exemptions for the Airbus A350F cargo aircraft as the European plane maker gears up to introduce the freighter into service in 2026.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

A DHL Boeing 737 freighter traveling from Leipzig, Germany, to Vilnius Airport (VNO), has crashed near Liepkalnis Hill, located along the approach path to the airport's runway.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Qatar Airways is reportedly considering acquiring former American Airlines Airbus A330 aircraft, which it inherited when it merged with US Airways, presumably due to aircraft delivery delays from both aircraft manufacturers, including Boeings latest postponement of the 777X.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Argentina's aviation regulator has scrapped the country's age cap for commercial pilots, letting them fly for longer without being forced to retire. Previously, the single-pilot age limit was set at 60 years old, while the multi-pilot limit was at 65. Argentina could be followed by other countries in the coming years as international efforts to raise the mandatory pilot retirement age continue.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The Pilot Network Co-Founder and Delta Boeing 737 pilot, Jason Depew, unfortunately passed away on November 4 following a cardiac arrest. Depew, who, according to JonNYC, had been running, experienced the cardio event while running.

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Pilot 145

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A United Airlines employee was fired after a private conversation with another employee was overheard by a passenger who then complained to the airline via X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Lufthansa has announced its schedule for the upcoming summer season, which will begin in March 2025, saying that its Airbus A380 will continue connecting Munich with Boston, New York, Washington, Los Angeles, and Delhi.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Air France-KLM is reportedly considering buying up to 20% of Air Europa. The news comes three months after the International Airlines Group (IAG), which owns British Airways and Iberia, among others, abandoned plans to acquire Spain's third-largest airline , citing regulatory obstacles. Even though the takeover did not go through, Air France-KLM's rival IAG already owns a 20% stake in Air Europa.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Lufthansa has reportedly expressed concerns about the reliability and durability of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine, which will power at least 27 of its upcoming Boeing 787 aircraft, with the airline considering a switch to the GE Aerospace GEnx.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Despite decades of negative press, the F-35 Lightning II is not only the world's most advanced tactical fighter jet but also a bargain price when measured by fly-away costs. This may seem strange given how many sensational headlines have been running saying the jet is over budget and will cost $2 trillion over its lifespan (an impressive sounding figure almost never given any context).

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Don't work with children or animals or write about aircraft retirements. Icelandair's two Boeing 757-300s were due to be withdrawn at the end of October. The airline confirmed this, and enthusiasts recorded farewell videos. However, it did not happen as planned which is good. The equipment continues to fly. The question is: for how long? The answer is unknown.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Emirates has unveiled its first Airbus A350-900 at an event in Dubai, two days after the airline ferried the widebody jet to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

United Airlines has welcomed 26-year-old Jordan Wright as one of its youngest captains. Hailing from El Paso, Wright has nurtured a passion for aviation, amassing a range of industry experience despite his young age.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

That did not take long. Despite only being announced in September , Turkish Airlines' first flight from Istanbul to Sydney which will operate via Kuala Lumpurwill take off towards the end of November. It will begin a few days after Delta Air Lines starts its new longest domestic route.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Negotiating bilateral air rights is a government-to-government affair that often works in mysterious ways. Last year, Qatar Airways had its bid to fly more services to major Australian airports rejected by the Australian government and yet, at about the same time, Turkish Airlines was granted more rights than it had asked for, along with the right to carry passengers between Australia and Singapore.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Savvy travelers know that fifth-freedom flights can be a great way to reach their destination. They offer several benefits , usually combining a higher level of service on larger aircraft with reduced rates to compete with local carriers. With nearly 220 fifth-freedom flights in operation today provided by 68 different airlines, there is also a diverse and interesting array of options to choose from.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has informed passengers that a large part of one of its terminals has been evacuated as a precautionary measure following a security incident, while the local police have said that a bomb squad was deployed to the terminal.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines recently retired two of its beloved Boeing 757-200 airframes. It comes as the US legacy carrier has been gradually phasing out the jet, along with the 767-300ER , which are the two oldest aircraft types in its fleet.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Over the past few weeks, airlines, mainly British Airways , have been in the headlines for canceling long-haul routes. On multiple occasions, the British carrier has said that it was forced to manage its capacity due to supply shortages related to Rolls-Royce and the companys Boeing 787 engine choice, the Trent 1000.

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Airline Airlines 137

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Recently, noted entrepreneur who helped PayPal and Tesla become worldwide brands plus successful rocket man as leader of SpaceX and Starlink; Elon Musk decided to start posting on X formerly Twitter about of all subjects, the F-35 Lightning II. Musks tweets would set off a global rebuttal, including from Billie Flynn, former F-35 test pilot and current military aviation pundit.

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