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Aircraft cleaning presents numerous challenges for airlines, from dealing with environmental factors to ensuring efficiency and sustainability. Whether the temperature outside is sub-zero or the airfield is exposed to a sandstorm, the aircraft needs to be cleaned. Automated systems, like those from Nordic Dino, provide a versatile and effective solution to the many challenges airlines face.
Fiji Airways is applying for a new route to Dallas, increasing its North American presence. The airline already flies to Honolulu, Los Angeles, and San Francisco in the US. Fiji Airways will get a full oneworld membership in 2025, providing more benefits for its passengers.
Skyryse, the creator of SkyOS, a universal operating system for flight, has announced the expansion of its operations with a new facility in El Segundo, California. This additional light industrial facility triples its integration and testing footprint and marks a significant milestone as Skyryse moves closer to certification and first deliveries of Skyryse One, its first aircraft equipped with SkyOS.
Cessna TTx was once a fast and advanced single-engine aircraft that faced challenges in the market. Competition, low sales, and production challenges led to the end of TTx's production in 2018. Cessna's strategic shift focused on core products, leading to the TTx's discontinuation for efficiency.
Delta Air Lines is earning half the industry’s profit, with a 13.6% operating margin and $1.3 billion in earnings for the last quarter. Despite these figures, both are down year-over-year, and the airline has lowered its guidance for the third quarter. Following Thursday morning's announcement, Delta's stock initially lost 8% of its value but regained half by the end of the trading day.
Final preparations are underway as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is set to become the focal point of the aviation world on July 22-28. More than 10,000 aircraft and 650,000 people are expected to attend the weeklong convention for all things aviation. Wittman Regional Airport is expected to once again become the world’s busiest airport during that week.
Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation have announced a partnership to develop air taxi networks using electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in California.
Avports, the operator of New York's Westchester County Airport (KHPN), has collaborated with Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology and Westchester County to create a paid college internship program.
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.