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Jet fuel shortages at Bamako Airport have led to significant disruptions for international airlines, forcing them to cancel and divert flights. The director of the National Civil Aviation Agency announced that Jet A1 fuel would be unavailable from July 9 to 15, 2024.
Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the design and construction of the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) vehicle. The uncrewed air system developed for DARPA recently received its official X-plane designation of XRQ-73.
Three transatlantic routes arrive up to 30 minutes before departing due to the time zone change being greater than the block time. Fewer than one in 1,000 flights across the Atlantic 'time travel'. An additional 12 links arrive within 60 minutes of leaving (in local time).
The St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater is set to host an 'erotic room crawl' on October 26th, raising questions about whether guests should be informed of such events prior to booking. The event reportedly includes a topless pool area, which has surprised some observers given the hotel's brand image.
In the realm of air travel, seat selection often elicits numerous questions from passengers. While preferences vary widely, one frequent traveler has articulated a particular inclination towards bulkhead seats in business class. This choice is unconventional, given the general unpopularity of these seats for two primary reasons.
ZeroAvia, a developer of hydrogen propulsion systems and ground infrastructure, has announced a significant reduction in hydrogen production costs through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) software.
Air Canada, Canada's largest airline, operates a comprehensive network of flights across North America.
GE Aerospace has announced the successful demonstration of a new hypersonic dual-mode ramjet. This achievement, which could enable high-speed flight and longer range across various multi-mission aircraft, represents a significant milestone in GE Aerospace's portfolio of hypersonic programs.
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Cockpits have evolved from basic analog instruments to digital displays, improving safety and reducing workload. Glass cockpits, introduced by Airbus A310 in 1982, replaced analog gauges with electronic displays. Future cockpit innovations may include LCD technology, touchscreen controls, and eye-tracking systems, posing challenges in data handling.
Fiji Airways will launch non-stop service from Dallas-Fort Worth to Nadi, Fiji. This route aligns with the carrier's recent full membership in oneworld and its adoption of American Airlines' AAdvantage as its frequent flyer program. Speculation suggests that Seattle, home to oneworld member Alaska Airlines, may be added as a future destination.
An amphibious-float-equipped firefighting aircraft crashed Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the death of the pilot. According to reports from the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office, the Air Tractor AT-802 FireBoss struck a mountainside and crashed into Hauser Lake while combating a fire at Horse Gulch, northeast of Helena, Montana.
Chase has introduced its most significant offer to date for the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card, allowing new cardholders to earn 120,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening. This offer surpasses last year's 100,000-point initial bonus, which had been considered one of the best credit card offers.
The strike at the Bombardier Global plant has concluded after 18 days with a new three-year collective agreement. The agreement includes a 12.5% wage increase, enhanced pension contributions, and increased job security.
Avfuel has announced that C.R. Sincock, II, Executive Vice President for Avfuel and President and CEO of its sister company Avflight, has been elected to serve a second term as a board member for the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). The three-year appointment was made official during NATA’s annual meeting on June 25.
Finnair has unveiled its new Schengen Lounge at Helsinki Airport, which opened on July 9 and can accommodate up to 440 guests. Located near gate 21 on the third floor, the lounge is inspired by Finnair’s Nordic design language, featuring wooden surfaces and earthy colors. It is divided into two areas: a classic Business Lounge and the exclusive Platinum Corner.
Pilot logbooks are essential tools for commercial pilots, serving as legal records and resumes of experience. These books have evolved over time to become key documents on electronic devices. Digital logbooks are now favored due to their sustainability, accuracy, and ease of organization.
The possibility of hydrogen-powered flight suggests greater opportunities for fossil-free travel, with technological advances progressing rapidly. Studies from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden indicate that nearly all air travel within a 750-mile radius (1200 km) could be achieved using hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2045. A novel heat exchanger currently under development could extend this range further.
A woman traveling in business class on a long-haul flight was approached by a flight attendant before departure, who requested that she switch seats with a six-year-old child seated in economy. The child's mother, also seated in business class, cited a booking glitch as the reason for the seating discrepancy and insisted on sitting next to her child.
Textron Aviation announced the delivery of the first Cessna SkyCourier configured with the factory Combi interior. Everts Air, a Part 135/121 operator based in Alaska, accepted the utility turboprop twin to serve its passenger, cargo, and charter customers throughout the state. Everts also operates throughout North, Central, and South America as well as in the Caribbean region. The company already operates a SkyCourier in freighter configuration in Alaska, along with six Cessna Caravan turboprop singles.