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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.
On July 31, 2023, Covenant Living of Northbrook and Signature Flight Support collaborated to offer local US war veterans a Dream Flight at Chicago Executive Airport. Facilitated by the non-profit organization Dream Flights, these veterans experienced a ride in the Spirit of Wisconsin, piloted by Darryl Smith. The aircraft, a 1943 Stearman previously used for training military aviators during WWII, now provides veterans across the United States with nostalgic journeys.
Lou Wipotnik’s passion for aviation began at an early age, inspired by his uncle who served in the Navy during World War II. His first plane ride with his uncle left a lasting impression. “That got me hooked,” Lou said, recalling his initial experience with flying.
A Delta Air Lines flight en route to Amsterdam made an emergency landing in New York City after several passengers became ill from spoiled in-flight meals.
IHG's Holiday Inn breakfast manual for managers has surfaced on the web, revealing strategies to enhance guest spending during breakfast. The document offers insights into guest preferences and tactics to increase morning revenue. According to the manual, 30% to 50% of Holiday Inn guests have breakfast on the property, with approximately 27 million breakfasts served annually.
Long Beach, CA – Later this month, Long Beach Airport (LGB) will celebrate the reopening of its Historic Terminal building, which has been closed for more than a year for extensive renovations. The $17.8 million project, part of the $125 million Phase II – Terminal Area Improvements Program, includes a seismic retrofit and meticulous restoration of the building’s classic 1941 design elements.
Long Beach, CA – Highlighting the City of Long Beach’s commitment to environmental stewardship, two large solar canopy installations are now fully operational atop the parking structures at Long Beach Airport (LGB). City officials gathered today for Earth Day to celebrate the completion of this sustainable project.
Chase is offering significant incentives for its Southwest Airlines small business credit cards, with the potential to earn up to 120,000 points. The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card and the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card both feature these offers.
In the latest development concerning Boeing, a former employee has alleged that the company has been using "scrapyard parts" in its factory assembly lines for over ten years. Merle Meyers, a former quality control manager at Boeing, informed CNN that workers at the 787 Dreamliner factory in Everett, Washington, "routinely took parts that were deemed unsuitable to fly out of an internal scrapyard and put them back on factory assembly lines." Meyers estimates that approximately 50,000 parts bypassed quality control and were used in aircraft assembly.
American Airlines flight 3921 from Chicago O’Hare to Manchester, New Hampshire, diverted to Buffalo on Wednesday after a passenger urinated in the aisle of the Embraer E-170 aircraft operated by Envoy Air, a wholly-owned regional carrier.
After proudly serving the Chicago Executive Airport (CEA) for 12 years, Hank Hermosillo will retire this month from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). During his tenure, Hermosillo demonstrated the skills required for his role and contributed to CEA’s top safety rating in the industry.
Long Beach, CA – For the second time this year, Long Beach Airport (LGB) has set a new all-time monthly record for the most passengers to board flights. A total of 189,435 passengers departed from LGB in May 2024, surpassing the previous record of 182,382 set in March 2024.
A United Airlines passenger faced an unexpected situation when he arrived at his connecting flight to find his seat occupied by a standby passenger. The initial delay of his first flight had led United to believe he would miss the connection, prompting them to reassign his seat. However, the passenger managed to reach the gate while boarding was still ongoing.
Each year, the Chicago Executive Pilots’ Association (CEPA) gathers at Chicago Executive Airport to celebrate excellence and unity. The non-profit organization, originally known as the Palwaukee Airport Pilots Association (PAPA), was established to unite pilots based at PWK and enhance the safety and security of airport operations.
Residents near Lantana Airport in Palm Beach County, Florida, are frustrated by a study showing nearby noise levels are within FAA-mandated limits.
British Airways has increased the price of American Airlines and Alaska Airlines award travel by up to 3,000 miles. This change follows a previous price increase implemented seven months ago.