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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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Swissport International AG, a global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has appointed two new members to its board of directors. Janina Kugel, former managing board member and chief human resources officer of Siemens AG, and Julian Diaz Gonzalez, former long-serving CEO of Dufry (now Avolta), have assumed their roles as non-executive directors on the board from July 2024.
Citibank and American Airlines have rebranded their small business card, the Citi® / AAdvantage BusinessTM World Elite Mastercard®. The card now offers 65,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $4,000 in purchases within the first four months of account opening. The card’s $99 annual fee is waived for the first 12 months.
When the government evaluates an applicant for Global Entry, they consider two main factors: security risk and the likelihood of customs violations. The program grants 'trusted traveler' status, offering expedited airport security and immigration procedures. This means less scrutiny, no need to remove shoes or liquids, and bypassing body scanners.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, initially expected to spend eight days on the International Space Station (ISS), may remain for several additional weeks as experts address issues encountered by the Starliner upon docking.
Mallaghan, a global leader in the manufacturing of ground support equipment (GSE), has entered into an agreement to produce 85 catering trucks over the next four years for aircraft catering company Catrion. The specialized equipment will be utilized by Catrion at airports across Saudi Arabia as part of its inflight catering strategy, which aims to enhance customer experience while ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability.
United Airlines has updated its 'contract of carriage' to double the required check-in time for passengers, although enforcement of this policy has not yet begun. As reported by Live and Let's Fly, domestic flight passengers must now check in at least 60 minutes before departure, an increase from the previous 30-minute requirement. For international flights, the new check-in time is 75 minutes prior to departure, up from 60 minutes.
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.