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50 years and counting – marking half a century of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
During 2024, not only has the city of Paris been hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games, but Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) has been celebrating its 50th anniversary. It handled its first flight in March 1974 and has since become one of Europe’s busiest airports in terms of annual passenger…
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ZeroAvia increases size of Series C round to $150 million with new Scottish investor
On September 12, 2024, hydrogen aviation startup ZeroAvia announced that it has extended its Series C funding round with an additional £20m (approximately US$26.2 million) from the Scottish…
Airline retailing – where to begin
AeroTime is excited to welcome Ann Cederhall as our columnist. An instructor with IATA on Airline Distribution Strategy and with Aeroclass on Airline Retailing, Ann is a frequent speaker and…
Doubling up Down Under – Turkish Airlines to start Sydney flights
Turkish Airlines has revealed plans to commence flights between Istanbul and Sydney by the end of 2024. The carrier will operate one-stop flights between the Turkish city and Sydney’s…
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse to open at LAX complete with British designer twists
Virgin Atlantic is set to launch its newest international Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the project scheduled to be completed by the start of 2025. The exclusive…
Boeing faces possible work disruption as 33,000 workers prepare to strike
Boeing is currently facing a possible halt in production as 33,000 of its factory workers are set to strike on September 13, 2024. Boeing machinists have not had a new contract for 16…
China Development Bank to purchase 80 Airbus A320neo jets
China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB) announced it has signed a major deal to purchase 80 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The company, which announced the signing on September…
Riyadh Air to operate first non-commercial flight towards certification
Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier Riyadh Air is due to operate its first non-commercial flight on September 12, 2024, from Riyadh to Jeddah as part of the airline’s program of test flights…
Heart Aerospace unveils Heart X1 full-scale hybrid-electric demonstrator
Heart Aerospace has revealed its first full-scale demonstrator aircraft for the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane. The demonstrator, named Heart Experimental 1 (Heart X1),…
Gulfstream completes first G400 sale for European dedicated charter operations
At a special ceremony at Gulfstream’s Farnborough Centre, the private jet manufacturer announced that Stuttgart-based DC Aviation has placed an order for the all-new G400 aircraft. …
Qantas focuses on Perth for further international and cargo development
Qantas will be developing its operation at Perth International Airport (PER) in Western Australia as the carrier looks to open up new passenger markets and build its cargo network, according…
Large fire breaks out near LATAM maintenance center in São Carlos: video
A large fire has broken out near the LATAM maintenance center at Mário Pereira Lopes Airport (QSC) in São Carlos, Brazil. On September 12, 2024, pictures and video footage of the…
Airbus BelugaXL forced to make emergency landing in Amsterdam
One of Airbus’ fleet of six BelugaXL transporter planes was forced to make an emergency diversion and land in Amsterdam after its crew reported a technical issue while en route from France to…
easyJet to close Toulouse base and plans other operational changes in France
Low-cost carrier easyJet has taken many by surprise in announcing that it will close its operating base at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) in Southwest France. The announcement comes as the…
Vertical Aerospace completes first phase of VX4 piloted flight tests
Vertical Aerospace has reached a significant milestone in its journey toward commercial electric flight. The company’s VX4 eVTOL aircraft successfully completed the first phase of its piloted…
Cabin crew labeled ‘snitch’ by colleagues files lawsuit against United Airlines
A senior United Airlines flight attendant has filed a lawsuit in the state of New Jersey against the airline for harassment. Ingrid Raganova, aged 52, claimed that she was harassed and…
Boeing to create first-ever quantum satellite communications technology
Boeing has unveiled plans to create a satellite to experiment with quantum entanglement in space, which, if successful, could provide more valuable data about Earth and space…
19-year-old pilot flies around the world solo to raise $1M for cancer research
19-year-old pilot Ethan Guo is currently flying solo around the world with his small aircraft to raise $1 million for Stage-4 blood child cancer research at St. Jude Children’s Research…
Lufthansa Group announces winter route expansion to Geneva, Dubai, Jeddah
The Lufthansa Group announced that it is expanding its network reach this winter 2024 with increased flights and resumption of routes. Starting October 28, 2024, SWISS will improve its…
IDF helicopter crashes in Gaza during medical evacuation mission
A Sikorsky UH-60A Yanshuf 3 helicopter operated by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) 123 Squadron crashed in the Philadelphi Corridor near Rafah in the Gaza Strip. The helicopter was on…
Air France reintroduces direct Paris to Manila flights after two decades
Air France will expand its reach in the Asia-Pacific region by relaunching direct flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), France, to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in…
