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Mission Merry Christmas: Defense and Air Force groups making holiday rounds
Christmas is approaching fast – two more days, to be exact. Before we get caught in the holiday rush, let’s take the time to think of those who keep our starry skies safe. From tracking Santa’s whereabouts to air-dropping Christmas goods to far flung locations and giving a holiday cheer to…
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Technical issues: Malaysia Airlines’ new Airbus A330neo grounded after 4 flights
In a highly embarrassing turn of events for both Malaysia Airlines and Airbus, the Kuala Lumpur-based carrier has temporarily grounded its first and only Airbus A330-900neo after operating…
Fireworks, knives and replica guns spotted in female passenger’s hand luggage
Over 80 consumer grade fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms and one canister of pepper spray were among the prohibited items discovered by Transportation Security Administration (TSA)…
Turkish Airlines becomes official Guinness World Records title champion
Turkish Airlines has become an official Guinness World Records title champion after being recognized as the carrier that flies to the most countries around the globe. It has been widely…
Two US Navy F/A-18 pilots shot down in ‘friendly fire’ incident over Red Sea
Two US Navy pilots were shot down after a F/A-18 Super Hornet was hit in an “apparent case of friendly fire” over the Red Sea. US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on December 22, 2024,…
The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part two
In the previous installment of this two-part article, AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and…
Air Canada confirms third order for Airbus A220-300s, secures five more jets
Air Canada has confirmed its third order with Airbus for A220-300 aircraft, after first announcing plans to purchase the single-aisle jet in 2016. On December 20, 2024, five years…
Lufthansa Group purchases further 5 A350-1000s bringing total order to 15
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…
Lithuania finds no evidence of ‘unlawful interference’ in DHL Vilnius crash
The preliminary analysis of the black boxes from the DHL cargo aircraft that crashed in Vilnius in late November 2024 shows no evidence of “unlawful interference”, Lithuania’s Transport…
Spain orders 25 more Eurofighter jets, to grow total fleet to 115 aircraft
On December 20, 2024, the Spanish government announced the signing of a contract with the Munich-based NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) for the acquisition of 25…
Malaysia to resume search for MH370 wreckage 10 years after disappearance
Malaysia is to restart the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared 10 years ago in the southern Indian Ocean. During a press conference held on…
Pilot training in 2024: Adapting to delays, AI, and sustainability challenges
The aviation industry faced a turbulent year in 2024, marked by not only technological innovation and ongoing sustainability demands but also major operational disruptions. Pilot training, one…
Cebu Pacific receives Airbus A330neo, its 16th aircraft delivery for 2024
Low cost carrier Cebu Pacific has received its 16th aircraft delivery for 2024: an Airbus A330neo. The brand new 459-seater aircraft arrived in Manila on December 19, 2024, bringing the…
Transavia announces 10 more routes for summer 2025, receives seventh A321neo
Transavia France, the French low-cost subsidiary of the Air France-KLM group, has announced 10 new summer routes for 2025. The latest batch of new routes will see the airline operate services…
Blockchain takes flight: Transforming aviation with cutting-edge technology
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…
Alpine ascents: Europe’s premier mountain airports for ski holidays
Planning your ski holiday in Europe is about more than just the slopes—it starts with the thrill of arriving at some of the continent’s most challenging airports. These gateways to…
Air Astana to launch Airbus A321LR service from Almaty to Frankfurt by June 2025
Air Astana announced that it will launch flight services between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) starting June 1, 2025. Tickets are already available for…
British Airways to suspend Abu Dhabi flights amid ongoing B787 engine issues
The next route to join British Airways’ growing list of canceled flights in 2025 is London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). The route, operated by the carrier’s Boeing 787…
FAA temporarily bans drone flights over infrastructure sites in NJ and NY
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned drone flights over various infrastructure sites in New Jersey and New York. This decision comes after reports of…
Qatar Airways plans new twice-weekly route to Bogotá and Caracas
Qatar Airways has filed an application with the Colombian aviation regulator, Aerocivil, to operate a twice-weekly service between Doha (DOH) and Bogotá (BOG). According to the filed…
COMAC C919 carries its millionth revenue passenger since entering service
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…
