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SWISS only has four remaining A340-300s. The type will be used on five routes between August and December. Given the type's route network, SWISS has the world's longest average A340 stage length. There are few Airbus A340s left in the world. Despite only operating four exciting and characterful A340s, SWISS has the world's fourth-highest number of flights by them. Only Lufthansa, Iran's Mahan Air, and Edelweiss have more. Like any older equipment, the A340 has considerably higher fuel burn than the newer twin types. However, it is somewhat offset by much lower lease rates.
A LATAM Airlines Boeing 777-300ER experienced a tail strike incident at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) on July 9. The aircraft, registered as PT-MUG, was operating flight LA8073 from MXP to Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) when it scraped its tail on the runway during takeoff.
British Airways and Chase have launched the "Luggage Tagged Sweepstakes," offering one million Avios and a custom luggage set to five winners. The sweepstakes, exclusive to British Airways Executive Club members in the US aged 18 and up, runs until August 27th. Entrants can participate daily via the official sweepstakes webpage.
The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking a more cost-effective, long-range reconnaissance drone to replace the MQ-9 Reaper. The Unmanned Long-Endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft (ULTRA), based on a sport glider, has already been deployed and offers over 80 hours of endurance with a 400-pound payload.
For the first time in nearly a decade, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket experienced a malfunction while attempting to deliver a batch of internet satellites into orbit on Thursday night.
A federal judge has issued a ruling permitting Westchester County Airport to limit flights out of private terminals by carriers that sell seats to the public.
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has commenced a new three-year cargo handling contract with Swiss WorldCargo at Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy.
Delta Air Lines has maintained its position as the most punctual U.S. carrier, achieving an on-time performance rate of over 80% in June. This marks the sixth consecutive month that Delta has led in this category, surpassing Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Concurrently, Washington Dulles International was recognized as the most punctual U.S. airport for on-time departures during the same period.
The staff at Ground Support Worldwide is saddened to learn of the passing of former GSE columnist Anthony "Tony" Vasko. Passionate about aviation, including his favorite aircraft—the DC-8 63—Tony retired from the airline industry after 53 years and then continued to contribute to aviation as a columnist.
Representatives from the eighteen-member i+s cabin research partnership convened at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg to showcase advancements in aircraft e-enablement, backend Internet of Things communications, and connected cabin components. The consortium aims to move beyond the ARINC 853 standard towards real-world implementation.
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On Friday, Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation announced plans to develop an electric air taxi service at California airports. In a press release, the two companies stated they signed a memorandum of understanding to establish integrated electric air taxi networks supporting California airports and surrounding communities.
PSA Airlines and Endeavor Air aircraft were involved in a near-miss incident on July 8 at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). The event included two Mitsubishi CRJ900 aircraft. The PSA Airlines aircraft, operating a flight for American Eagle, had to initiate a go-around. Both regional jets landed safely at their respective destinations.
Epic Flight Academy staff and members of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony during Epic’s grand opening of its newest flight school location at the Herlong Recreational Airport. This is Epic’s fifth flight school, with other locations in Ocala, Tallahassee, New Smyrna Beach, and Tucson.
GeoBreeze Travel recently interviewed Ben Lipsey, head of Air France KLM Flying Blue. Meanwhile, Delta Airlines faces scrutiny over claims that employees were seen wearing pro-terrorist pins on their uniforms, despite company policy prohibiting political statements.
The B-1B Lancer, capable of reaching supersonic speeds of over 900 mph (Mach 1.2), holds 50 world records for speed, payload, range, and time of climb. It can carry a significant payload, including 59,000 lb (26,761 kg) of ordnance on six external hardpoints and a 75,000-lb (34,109 kg) payload in its internal weapons bays. The aircraft is also capable of carrying up to 24 AGM-158 JASSM cruise missiles.
A JetBlue passenger is suing the airline for $1.5 million after allegedly suffering "disfiguring burns" when hot water was spilled on her during turbulence. The incident occurred on May 15th aboard JetBlue Flight 2237 from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut.
On May 28, American Airlines announced that Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja would be exiting in June. His employment officially ended on June 30.
An air tour helicopter crashed off the Hawaiian island of Kauai on Thursday, resulting in one fatality and leaving two individuals missing, according to state officials.
Delta Air Lines confirmed during its second-quarter earnings call a plan to introduce 'basic business' class. This move follows their previous strategy of unbundling economy class, where basic economy tickets do not allow changes or mileage-earning and do not include seat selection. Delta aims to maximize revenue by similarly unbundling business class features.