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Last month, Leonardo UK hosted AeroWomen 2024, the fourth annual conference addressing workplace inequality in aviation. The event provided a platform for women to share their experiences and challenges within the industry.
Thousands of security guards responsible for ensuring the safety of the Paris Olympic Games will strike on June 28, 2024, protesting dangerous working conditions. The strike was publicly announced and declared by the CFDT union to the prefecture. Private security guards generally do not need prior notice, except in airports due to public service requirements, for which a notice has been filed. The demonstration will take place in front of the Ministry of Labor (14 Avenue Duquesne, 75007 PARIS). The CFDT has requested a meeting with the Minister of Labor as part of this...
The assessment of cities worldwide often reveals varied opinions based on personal experiences and biases. In a recent analysis, several cities were highlighted for being overrated, underrated, or ideal for living and dining.
Seattle, WA and Taipei, Taiwan – March 28, 2024 – Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines announced today that it will expand its U.S. presence with the launch of nonstop flights from Seattle to Taipei starting August 16. Reservations are now open for booking. This new route marks the airline’s third U.S. gateway after Los Angeles and San Francisco, offering U.S. travelers direct flights to Taipei and seamless connectivity to 21 Asian destinations.
Developers and prospective operators of eVTOL aircraft face several challenges as they aim to launch commercial services.
Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) today received the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore’s (CCCS) approval for their commercial joint venture agreement.
At Airbus' invitation, Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines will showcase its A330neo B-58303 wide-body aircraft from February 20 to 25, 2024, at the Singapore Airshow. This event is recognized as Asia's largest and one of the world's three major airshows. The STARLUX A330neo will be featured in the Airbus static display, providing an opportunity for industry leaders and aviation enthusiasts to closely experience STARLUX’s hardware. Notably, STARLUX is the only Taiwanese carrier to have a static display at this event.
Fewer than 10 percent of licensed pilots in the United States are women, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). To understand the challenges and rewards of a pilot career, an interview was conducted with commercial airline Pilot Sarina (SJ) Larson.
In an unprecedented demonstration of solidarity, leaders from eight global union federations, along with the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), visited Palestinian unions and political leaders in the West Bank this week. The delegation represented over 200 million workers across various sectors of the economy and thousands of unions.
Oliver Wigdahl has joined the Ink Innovation team as Chief Product Officer. In his new role, Wigdahl will oversee the overall vision and strategic direction of Ink's product portfolio.
Los Angeles, CA, Taipei, Taiwan, and Singapore – Singapore Airshow – February 21, 2024 — Amid expansion plans, Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for five all-new Airbus A350F freighters and three more A330neo widebody aircraft, with the option to acquire an additional five A350Fs. A signing ceremony at the Singapore Airshow formalized the purchase agreement with signatories STARLUX Chairman K.W. Chang, Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Christian Scherer, and Rolls-Royce Chief Customer Officer of Civil Aerospace Ewen...
Doug Backinger, senior vice president of solutions, engineering and innovation at Aerol, and Alex Harden, Aerol's technical product manager, joined Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss best practices for specifying GSE components such as casters and running gear.
A coalition of 50 global investors, representing over US$1.2 trillion in assets, has called on Amazon to address serious concerns regarding workers’ rights to organize with the GMB at its Coventry fulfillment center in the UK. This group, which includes prominent investors like NEST and Storebrand, demands that Amazon align its practices with its stated Global Human Rights Principles.
A pipe leak at Miami International Airport resulted in fluorescent green fluid pouring from the ceiling around 9 a.m. Eastern on Thursday morning. The cleanup operation lasted approximately 90 minutes, and airport officials have assured that the substance was not hazardous. It was identified as a "green dye" used to trace the source of water leaks.
Los Angeles, California, and Taipei, Taiwan – On June 21, Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines hosted the STARLUX Airlines Drone Show night at Dodger Stadium. The event featured a ceremonial first pitch by baseball legend Hong-Chih Kuo, signature cocktails served by STARLUX flight attendants, a drone show themed around STARLUX, and a giveaway of roundtrip airline tickets. A crowd of 50,600 attended as the Los Angeles Dodgers competed against the Los Angeles Angels.
UNI Global Union has expressed its unwavering solidarity with Ukrainian workers and trade unions in the publishing and retail sectors following recent Russian attacks. In May, Russian missiles destroyed one of Ukraine’s largest printing houses, Factor-Druk, just a week before the International Book Arsenal Festival. This attack targeted the cultural and intellectual heart of Ukraine, severely impacting the book sector. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of seven civilians who were working at the printing house and left 22 others injured.
In response to escalating heatwaves, the Amazon India Workers Association (AIWA) has called on the Ministry of Labour and Employment and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to implement immediate measures to protect warehouse workers. Northern and Western India have been severely affected by extreme temperatures, with April 2024 recording the highest temperatures since 1901. On May 27, Delhi experienced record-breaking temperatures of 49 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous high of 45.6 degrees set in 1941, prompting warnings from the Indian Meteorological...
ADB SAFEGATE has been awarded the contract for the Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) system at Bhogapuram Airport, a new greenfield airport project by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd (GVIAL) in Andhra Pradesh, India.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) could not definitively determine whether copilot Charles Crooks fell or jumped to his death during the emergency landing of a CASA 212 in July 2022, according to a newly released final report.
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