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The United Nations (UN) has called for justice for the victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, ten years after the incident. An independent investigation committee determined that the anti-aircraft missile system responsible for downing the aircraft originated from Russia. Four defendants were tried in absentia for their involvement, with three found guilty.
SATS Airport Services Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of SATS Ltd, SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC), and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to trial autonomous buses for transporting airport staff around Changi Airport’s airside. This initiative is co-funded under the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)’s Aviation Development Fund (ADF).
By John Hughel, Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office
NetJets, which controls the largest market share of private aviation in the metro New York City area, will take over the former Signature Aviation South FBO terminal at Teterboro Airport (KTEB). NetJets had long occupied space in the terminal that will now be renovated in cooperation with Signature and entirely dedicated to serving the company’s fractional aircraft owners.
Silk Way West Airlines transported two beluga whales from Moldova to Spain, demonstrating their commitment to animal welfare. The freighter aircraft was equipped with specialist tanks and secure slings to ensure the whales' safety during travel. The operation was successful due to the collaborative efforts of the rescue team, crew, and experts involved.
A cross-section of aviation industry groups is urging congressional leaders to increase funding for air traffic control (ATC) maintenance and modernization at the FAA, citing concerns over the effects of underinvestment.
Boeing has made its presence felt at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 with a cross-section mockup of its new 777X cabin.
Honeywell has selected Gama Aviation Engineering to join the OEM's aircraft engine service center network in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. From its facility at Bournemouth in the UK, Gama will provide line maintenance for the TFE731 turbofan, as well as for Honeywell auxiliary power units on business jets.
Clay Lacy Aviation has completed its first five installations of SpaceX’s Starlink low-earth-orbit satcom terminals in Gulfstream and Bombardier ultra-long-range business jets. In March, the California-based aviation services provider announced that it had become a dealer for the airborne connectivity platform, which offers download speeds of up to 220 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps on its global network. The Starlink constellation—with more than 4,700 satellites in orbit—can support video calls, streaming, online gaming, and virtual private networks.
Dallas Fort Worth Airport is the world's largest single-airline hub. Terminal E has the largest concourse trek in the US and has no direct walkways between terminals. American Airlines has exclusive use of Terminals A, B, and C.
Compared to fiscal year 2023, aeromedical operator LifeFlight’s helicopter flying hours increased by 25% to 5,159 hours, boosting the number of people aided by its rotary-wing operation to 5,313, up 131%. The Queensland-based not-for-profit company’s total number of people helped reached 8,177 in fiscal year 2024, an increase of 11%.
Families of the victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 have provided emotional testimony about the impact of the aircraft’s destruction and the failure of Russian authorities to address the tragedy ten years on.
The Farnborough Airshow, held at the historic Farnborough Airport in the UK, is a significant event in the aviation industry.
Delta Air Lines' credit ratings have been upgraded by Fitch Ratings, which cited significantly reduced debt and a solid business profile among other factors. Despite this improvement, Fitch has rated American Airlines and United Airlines below Delta.
The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation announced that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Philadelphia has scheduled a vote for July 17 to decide if employees at Philadelphia International Airport can remove Unite Here Local 274 union officials. This decision follows nearly five months of litigation initiated by employee Kale Mulugeta with assistance from the foundation's attorneys.
Asiana Airlines will operate its Airbus A380 on four occasions to Frankfurt in September and November. The carrier last served this route in 2023. By the end of the year, Asiana plans to operate seven double-decker routes globally, including to Barcelona.
Airlines have adjusted schedules and offered evacuation flights out of the Caribbean in response to Hurricane Beryl. They are waiving fees for cancellations and rescheduling Caribbean flights over the next few days. The Indian National Men's Cricket Team is also stranded in the Caribbean, as a special Air India charter flight couldn't reach Barbados.
Korean Air has introduced new in-flight service procedures to address turbulence-related risks. Going forward, Korean Air's flight attendants will end service on medium and long-haul flights 20 minutes earlier than previously.
Jetstar has launched its Kiwi Sale, offering over 25,000 discounted one-way fares starting at $169. The sale will run for six days, concluding at 11:59 PM AEST on Monday, July 22, 2024, unless sold out earlier. Details and conditions are available on Jetstar.com.
The Ukrainian military has repurposed the Aeroprakt A-22, known in the U.S. as the Foxbat LSA, to target Russian drones. This strategy follows a period of success with Air Force pilots and rear gunners using Yak-52 aircraft to down Russian UAVs. The Yak-52 initiative involved pilots and gunners equipped with shotguns, effectively neutralizing enemy drones.