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Los Angeles, California, and Taipei, Taiwan – January XX, 2024 – Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines and the Los Angeles Dodgers are strengthening their relationship with a three-year expanded renewal agreement. This new multi-year deal not only renews STARLUX’s “Proud Partner” status but also expands the carrier’s designation as the Dodgers’ “Exclusive Taiwanese Airline Partner.” This renewal underscores the international carrier’s commitment to the people of Los Angeles and the Dodgers’ home base. It also coincides with the recent announcement of the Dodgers'...
UNI Global Union launched its new report, "Winning Rights: The Path to Empowering Care Workers Worldwide," at the International Labour Conference today. The report underscores the critical role of care workers and highlights the urgent need for reforms in a sector grappling with significant challenges, including inadequate pay, staffing shortages, and insufficient health and safety measures. These issues, if left unaddressed, threaten the sector’s ability to meet the demands of an aging population and effectively respond to future pandemics.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is collaborating with the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) to launch a standardized Cabin Waste Composition Audit (CWCA). The ASF Cabin Waste Composition Auditing Platform is set to be launched in September 2024.
Amelia Earhart, a role model for female aviators, once said, “When a great adventure is offered, you don’t refuse it.” This sentiment resonates with Madeleine Monaco, who in 1977 accepted an invitation from a parent at her daughter’s school to go for a ride in their small plane.
On busy travel days, flying can become profitable as passengers may sell their seats on overbooked flights. One Delta passenger recently capitalized on this by earning $5,000 in a single day. Initially, the passenger accepted $2,000 to give up their seat on an overbooked flight and take a later one. When that subsequent flight was also overbooked, they volunteered again and received an additional $3,000.
Emirates has released a concise safety video, lasting just under four minutes, designed to be direct and informative. The Flight Attendant in the video states, "if you’re expecting dancers, movie stars and singers, we’ve saved that for our inflight entertainment. We take your safety seriously. So here’s our refreshed, no-nonsense safety video for your next Emirates flight."
Chicago Executive Airport Announces Sky Harbour Hangar Campus Development
A company offering maintenance and repair services, along with flight training operations, has opened at Chicago Executive Airport (CEA), providing airport tenants a unique service as CEA continues to grow its suite of facilities. WAir will offer full-service, on-site piston maintenance for CEA tenants out of Hangar 10, operating under a lease agreement with long-time CEA Fixed Based Operator Signature Aviation.
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Airport (LGB) has reached a new milestone, setting an all-time monthly record for the most passengers to board flights from LGB during its 100-year history. A total of 182,382 passengers departed from LGB in March 2024, surpassing the previous record of 178,836 enplanements set in July 2018. Measuring enplaned passengers is the industry standard because the majority of airport revenues are generated directly or indirectly from enplaned passengers.
At the Prospect Heights City Council workshop on January 10, aldermen approved Chicago Executive Airport’s purchase of 3.37 acres of property adjacent to the airfield near Tower Road. The property was approved for purchase for $1.1 million and will be paid for by the airport.
Second quarter numbers show Gulfstream Aerospace delivered fewer of its newly certified flagship G700s than expected, marking a slower rollout for the model.
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Hank Caldwell, 89, continues to pursue his passion for running despite his age. The Park Ridge resident runs an average of three times a week when the weather permits and participates in approximately 15 to 20 different 5K races annually, including the Run the Runway race at Chicago Executive Airport.
Throughout the year, the Chicago Executive Airport recognizes community members who contribute extensively through volunteer leadership related to the airport and flight. The recent "Airport Spotlight" features Carol and Steve MacCabe, dedicated members of the Young Eagles program, celebrating 20 years of helping hundreds of children experience the joy of flight at CEA.
Diehl Aviation has integrated a next-generation version of its CANSAS cabin management system with Thales’ new blade server technology, making the optimized package available to airlines for retrofit. This integration aims to unlock the full potential of cabin data using artificial intelligence and a light sensor network.
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Airport (LGB) launched its annual Careers Taking Flight Externship Program this week, doubling the size of the program in its second year. Two cohorts of 12 students each from Cabrillo and Jordan high schools are participating to learn about various aviation careers and how to become competitive for future positions.
Celebrating more than 40 years as a flight instructor, with 30 of those at Chicago Executive Flight School, Dave Klopfleisch has helped hundreds of students learn the art of flying, from hobbyists to those pursuing professional careers.
According to Department of Transportation (DOT) data, American Airlines has been reported to lose more luggage than any other carrier. Despite this, the airline has not indicated plans to invest in improved technology for tracking bags.
Register today for CEA’s 9th Annual Run the Runway, a unique opportunity for runners, families, and anyone interested in aviation to run or walk on an actual airport runway, learn about flying, and get up-close views of aircraft. Strollers are welcome.
Long Beach Airport (LGB) continues to collaborate with its regulatory and local partners to make progress on the seven recommendations outlined in the General Aviation Operations memorandum released on October 31, 2023. Furthermore, the memorandum dated March 15, 2024, provided an update on these core recommendations.