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Boeing workers end seven-week strike with approval for new pay deal
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…
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IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal appointed Chair of Southwest Airlines board
Indian businessman Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of low-cost carrier IndiGo, has been appointed independent Chair of the Southwest Airlines board of directors, replacing Executive Chairman Gary…
TUI Group retires its last Boeing 767 after over 40 years operating the type
The TUI Group of airlines has retired its last Boeing 767 after over 40 years of operating the type. The final example has left the fleet of TUI fly (Netherlands) bringing to an end over four…
Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney partner on SAF readiness for D328eco
It has been announced that Deutsche Aircraft and RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada powerplant division are to collaborate to ensure that the German manufacturer’s under-development D328eco…
Changi Airport transforms into kawaii carnival world for Hello Kitty’s 50th year
Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN) is transformed into a Sanrio-themed carnival as the world’s most famous cat, Hello Kitty, turns 50. From November 1, 2024 until February 16, 2024, major…
F1 driver Charles Leclerc trades Ferrari car for Rafale jet with French Air Force
Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc swapped his Ferrari for a Rafale fighter jet during a special two-day training mission with the French Air Force at Base 113 Saint-Dizier in eastern…
Malaysia Airlines showcases heritage uniform, marks 50 years of service to LHR
Malaysia Airlines is showcasing its heritage ‘Sarong Kebaya’ uniforms, the airline’s signature look since its debut in 1963, in conjunction with its 50th year of service from Kuala…
Singapore Airlines entire A350 fleet to undergo first, business class retrofit
Singapore Airlines has announced plans for its entire Airbus A350-900 fleet to undergo a S$1.1 billion ($835 million) First and Business Class retrofit. The Singapore flag carrier said…
Etihad Airways reintroduces flagship A380 aircraft to Abu Dhabi to Paris route
Etihad Airways announced that it will reintroduce its signature Airbus A380 aircraft to its Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) service from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH).…
Air France suspends flights over Red Sea after crew spot ‘luminous object’
Air France was forced to suspend flights over the Red Sea after one of its flight crews reported seeing a ‘luminous object’ in the sky around Sudan. Air France told AeroTime that the…
Iberia marks 50th anniversary of Barcelona-Madrid air shuttle
On November 3, 2024, Spanish carrier Iberia marked the 50th anniversary of its iconic “Puente Aéreo” service, the air shuttle between Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and Madrid-Barajas (MAD). …
China Eastern Airlines completes first COMAC C919 engine swap
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…
Israeli Apache helicopter downs kamikaze drone with gunfire: video
Footage emerged on social media on November 2, 2024, of an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) AH-64 Apache helicopter gunship shooting down a drone over northern Israel. The incident reportedly…
First formation flight display of C919 and ARJ21
A C919 and an ARJ21 aircraft, the two commercial aircraft currently being produced by China’s COMAC, performed their first ever formation flight display on November 3, 2024, reports Chinese…
Joby showcases its eVTOL in Japan for the first time
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…
Emirates launches exclusive range of Pantone Emirates Gold collectibles
Dubai-based mega carrier Emirates has announced a collaboration with Danish object developer Copenhagen Design through which the partners have unveiled an exclusive collection of everyday…
Pegasus Elite launches ‘world’s first’ Bombardier Global 5000 with Starlink
Pegasus Elite Aviation has announced the launch of the world’s first Bombardier Global 5000 private jet complete with Starlink Wi-Fi. Pegasus, a private charter subsidiary of Prima…
Australian regional carrier Skytrans prepares to receive first Airbus A319
Australian carrier Skytrans Airlines is preparing to receive the first Airbus A319 as part of its fleet, following the company’s purchase earlier in 2024 by Avia Solutions Group, the world’s…
China conducts first ever dual carrier drills in South China Sea
China’s two operational aircraft carriers, the Liaoning and the Shandong, have sailed together in the South China Sea in what has been widely seen as a show of force amidst ongoing tensions…
First Lufthansa A350 fitted with Allegris First Class suite scheduled for launch
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…
Air India completes its first-ever Airbus A350 transatlantic flight to JFK New York
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…
