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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.
Boeing is once again facing scrutiny after recent remarks made by a senior executive during a media briefing led to sanctions from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Spirit Airlines pilots and their union have raised concerns over the airline’s decision to issue furlough notices to pilots while simultaneously approving salary increases for several top executives.
AAR CORP. subsidiary Airinmar, a provider of component repair cycle management and aircraft warranty solutions, has signed a multi-year services agreement with Airhub Aviation. The agreement aims to support Airhub Aviation's partner, GetJet Airlines, a Lithuanian-based provider of aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance services.
Bombardier is set to host the second edition of its Flight Attendant Safety Summit, focusing on enhancing cabin safety.
Online air charter marketplace Flyjets has introduced Flyjets+, a new feature set that includes "bid offer" and "fly empty."
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of the SmartSky Lite air-to-ground connectivity system on King Air B200 through 360 aircraft.
SmartSky, a provider of inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, announced the issuance of an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for SmartSky LITE on the King Air 350i. The certificate covers installation of the inflight Wi-Fi system for King Air models B200, B200C, B200GT, 250, 250C, 250EP, 260, 260C, 300, 350, 350C, 350CER, 350i, 350iER, 360, 360C, and 360CER representing over 2,000 in-service aircraft.
China Southern Airlines is preparing to operate EHang's EH216-S eVTOL aircraft for commercial purposes in the Zhuhai area through a new partnership with the manufacturer.
Flight control developer Skyryse is set to make its debut at EAA AirVenture later this month in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
On June 28, 2024, Air France reopened its fully renovated lounge at Cayenne-Félix Eboué International Airport. The redesigned space offers a place for customers to eat, work, or relax before boarding or between flights.
Sichuan Huahui Business Aviation Services has inaugurated a new facility at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in China.
Bombardier has reached a settlement to resolve a shareholder lawsuit concerning its divestitures.
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest airline, has signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for the purchase of up to 152 A321neo aircraft valued at $24 billion based on list prices. This represents the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history.
In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as "Superfund." This designation impacts various industries that have utilized these chemicals for fire suppression, food packaging, and other consumer products. The designation raises concerns about potential liabilities for spreading these chemicals, which are linked to health issues such as infertility, lower...