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SATS Ltd., a provider of air cargo handling services and food solutions in Asia, announced today the restructuring of its Gateway Services business into two new units: the Singapore Hub and Gateway Services Asia-Pacific.
A recent incident involving Hertz has raised concerns about the company's billing practices. A customer who redeemed Hertz points for a free rental was charged $400 on his employer’s corporate card.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants have reported injuries caused by 'exploding' Coca-Cola cans. The incidents have raised concerns about the safety of beverage containers on flights.
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express now features an initial bonus offer. Historically, the card has rarely included such offers. "Frankly, the card is too good, and extra points should get you to pay attention," the source states.
The National Park Foundation has announced an 'Adventure Awaits' sweepstakes, offering a grand prize of 500,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles and a $12,500 travel allowance. Participants can enter by donating to the foundation or mailing a postcard. Donations support the foundation's mission to protect and preserve over 420 national park sites across the United States.
Japan Airlines business class awards are now widely available from several cities, with booking options using American Airlines or Alaska Airlines miles, as well as points from various credit card transfer programs. Availability spans winter months, with flights departing from Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York JFK, Dallas, and San Diego. Most dates offer two business class award seats, though some dates provide up to four.
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Aviator Airport Alliance is setting the standard for adopting electric ground support equipment (eGSE) by balancing the process while ensuring the recycling of legacy assets. As part of Aviator’s commitment to becoming carbon neutral in its operations by 2026, the full-range provider of aviation services has already cut CO2 emissions by 50 percent per departure since 2019. This success is largely due to more than half of Aviator’s GSE fleet being electrically powered.
A passenger on American Airlines flight 2213 from Los Cabos, Mexico to Dallas – Fort Worth reported that upon arrival, they were allowed to enter the terminal without undergoing the expected immigration and customs checks.
The aviation community is mourning the loss of former Senator James Inhofe, who passed away at the age of 89.
U.S. Navy and Air Force fighter pilots will begin joint training exercises this year under the Naval Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Joint Simulation Environment (JSE). NAWCAD Commander Rear Adm. John Dougherty stated, “When America is engaged in conflict, the DOD will bring joint capability to bear from every service across all domains. We’ve replicated this ability in the Joint Simulation Environment.”
An 18-day strike at Bombardier's production facility located at Toronto Pearson Airport has concluded.
Luxaviation Group, one of the largest business aircraft, helicopter, and FBO network operators worldwide headquartered in Luxembourg, has unveiled its annual 2023 Sustainability Report. The report reflects on Luxaviation’s impact and progress on material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, showcasing measures in environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility within the aviation industry.
Effective July 15, Anand Kulkarni will assume the newly created position of head of global markets at Lufthansa Cargo. In this role, he will lead and manage the sales regions and the digital sales department of Lufthansa Cargo. This includes the regions Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Europe, Middle East, Africa, South Asia and CIS, Americas and Asia Pacific. In his role, Kulkarni will report to Ashwin Bhat, CEO Lufthansa Cargo.
Combine an entrepreneurial Phoenix-area teenager with an FAR Part 107 drone operator’s license and the result is a lot of happy—and relieved—pet owners.
American Airlines flight 590 from Tampa to Phoenix was preparing to take off this morning when tires on the right main gear burst. The pilots rejected takeoff at a speed of around 150 knots and vacated the runway at the last turnoff. A fire ensued, and after several minutes, fire crews responded. The flight was subsequently canceled.
The FAA reported on July 9 that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is initiating an audit of the U.S. civil aviation oversight system. According to a report by Reuters, this marks the first such probe by ICAO since 2007.
Online posts of purportedly secret documents relating to the F-35, F-15, and some advanced weapons systems appear to be authentic, according to a Chinese intelligence expert. The South China Morning Post, an independent newspaper in Hong Kong, reported that Tang, an executive of Beijing-based antivirus and security company Rising Information Technology, reviewed some of the documents posted on the encrypted forum Telegram by Ivan Ivanof, who claims to be a Russian military pilot.
Iran has closed the Turkish Airlines office in Tehran after local female employees defied the country's mandatory headscarf requirements. This move follows a 'first warning' issued by police, which reportedly led to confrontations with the staff. The office closure is temporary, and it will be allowed to reopen.
Alaska Airlines delivered its 16th Fallen Soldier Cart to Nashville International Airport (BNA) on June 26. The Fallen Soldier Carts, designed and crafted by Alaska’s Maintenance and Engineering department, are used to transport the remains of fallen service members with dignity and respect.