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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.
Emirates has released a concise safety video, lasting just under four minutes, designed to be direct and informative. The Flight Attendant in the video states, "if you’re expecting dancers, movie stars and singers, we’ve saved that for our inflight entertainment. We take your safety seriously. So here’s our refreshed, no-nonsense safety video for your next Emirates flight."
Chicago Executive Airport Announces Sky Harbour Hangar Campus Development
A company offering maintenance and repair services, along with flight training operations, has opened at Chicago Executive Airport (CEA), providing airport tenants a unique service as CEA continues to grow its suite of facilities. WAir will offer full-service, on-site piston maintenance for CEA tenants out of Hangar 10, operating under a lease agreement with long-time CEA Fixed Based Operator Signature Aviation.
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Airport (LGB) has reached a new milestone, setting an all-time monthly record for the most passengers to board flights from LGB during its 100-year history. A total of 182,382 passengers departed from LGB in March 2024, surpassing the previous record of 178,836 enplanements set in July 2018. Measuring enplaned passengers is the industry standard because the majority of airport revenues are generated directly or indirectly from enplaned passengers.
At the Prospect Heights City Council workshop on January 10, aldermen approved Chicago Executive Airport’s purchase of 3.37 acres of property adjacent to the airfield near Tower Road. The property was approved for purchase for $1.1 million and will be paid for by the airport.
Second quarter numbers show Gulfstream Aerospace delivered fewer of its newly certified flagship G700s than expected, marking a slower rollout for the model.