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American Airlines announced on Tuesday that it has signed a conditional purchase agreement to acquire 100 hydrogen-electric engines from ZeroAvia. The airline aims to power a fleet of regional airliners, potentially retrofitted CRJ700s, with these engines. ZeroAvia's system utilizes hydrogen in fuel cells to generate electricity, which then powers conventional electric motors turning propellers.
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) will host an Air Tour Safety Conference from September 23 to 24 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Oahu.
A new US Department of Transportation (DOT) final rule, requiring airlines to proactively issue refunds to passengers who pay for inflight Wi-Fi but do not receive the service, took effect on June 25. This regulation is part of a series of consumer protections introduced by the Biden-Harris Administration.
The well-known husband-and-wife aircraft restoration team of Dave and Jeanne Allen died in the crash of their 1934 Waco YKC in a Kansas field last week. No witnesses to the crash have come forward, so the FAA is stating the plane crashed under “unknown circumstances.” The Allens lived in Elbert, Colorado, and it’s not clear why they were in Kansas.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials are expecting to screen a record 32 million travelers over the July Fourth holiday—a 5.4 percent increase compared to 2023.
SATS Ltd. (SATS), a global leader in gateway services and Asia’s pre-eminent provider of food solutions, has announced the opening of its upgraded SATS Premier Lounge at Changi Airport Terminal 3. This initiative aims to enhance the pre-flight and transit travel experience for airline customers.
Kontron, the German-based multinational company specializing in embedded computer modules, boards, and systems, has been actively pursuing mergers and acquisitions. Over the past 12 months, Kontron has acquired Telit Cinterion’s cellular automotive IoT product business; Hartmann and W-IE-NE-R, manufacturers of rugged system computing; and a majority stake in German electronics service provider Katek SE.
Gulfstream Aerospace, based in Savannah, Georgia, delivered fewer G700 aircraft than expected in the second quarter of 2024.
Delta Air Lines flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam diverted to New York on Tuesday night after several passengers became ill from the "spoiled food" served on board.
Emirates has unveiled the first cities on its network to be served with its newest Boeing 777 cabin interiors. The airline plans to introduce its refurbished B777s to Geneva, Tokyo Haneda, and Brussels, offering customers more opportunities to experience the airline’s signature Premium Economy on this aircraft, and for the first time Emirates’ next-generation Business Class seats, set in a new 1-2-1 configuration.
Chase has increased the bonus for its Aeroplan® Credit Card by 10,000 points, bringing the total to 70,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening. The card's annual fee is $95.
Flying Lufthansa’s much-anticipated Allegris business class — full disclosure, as a guest of the airline — in its business-plus front-row Business Suite was a fascinating experience for this journalist, coming nearly a decade after the product was first revealed.
Qatar Airways landing an A350 in Hamburg has made a statement about the airline’s commitment to Germany and Airbus. When the first scheduled flight from Doha touched down in Hamburg, Germany, on Monday, the aircraft operating the inaugural flight was an Airbus A350-900 instead of the regular Boeing 787-8.
The Thales/Get SAT dual-beam Ku-band electronically steered antenna (ESA), selected by Safran Passenger Innovations for Airbus’ linefit, supplier-furnished HBCplus inflight connectivity program, contains more components than the ThinKom Solutions VICTS-based Ka-band terminal. Notably, it includes a 5G solution to ensure gate-to-gate connectivity even if the Ku ESA overheats in very hot weather.
Elliott Capital has acquired nearly a $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines, seeking to replace top management and align the airline more closely with major competitors such as American Airlines and JetBlue by introducing charges for bags and basic economy fares. In response, Southwest Airlines has adopted a 'shareholder rights plan,' commonly known as a 'poison pill,' designed to make any takeover attempt prohibitively expensive, according to an SEC filing. This move is expected to lead to litigation.
Boeing has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems, aiming to bring the company back under its control. Spirit was originally formed when Boeing sold its Wichita factory and facilities in Tulsa to investment firm Onex Corporation in 2005.
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT), a provider of software solutions to the air cargo industry, has appointed Joe Hickey as its new Global Business Development Manager. Hickey will be responsible for driving HLT’s global sales strategy, expanding its reach, and maximizing growth opportunities for the logistics technology business and its customers.
FORT CAMPBELL, Kentucky — Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division recently completed testing a modernized version of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Operation Lethal Eagle (OLE).
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority has appointed Syed Mehdi, A.A.E., as Vice President of Airport Planning. In this role, Mr. Mehdi will oversee strategic infrastructure and facility planning, manage long-term projects including airport master plan updates, near-term planning initiatives, and the airport capital improvement plan. He assumed his new position on July 1, 2024.
Daher has equipped and is now operating a new logistics hub for Airbus Helicopters in Albacete, Spain.