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The FAA issued an airworthiness concern sheet (ACS) after a cockpit power lever fractured on a Cirrus SR20 as the pilot advanced the throttle for takeoff. The pilot cut fuel to the engine and safely aborted the takeoff. Follow-up visual and dye-penetrant examinations by the training fleet operator revealed cracks in 24 more aircraft. The original failure and the cracks discovered in the remaining aircraft were all located near the section of the power levers with the smallest cross-section. The ACS covers all SR-series Cirrus models, including the SR20, SR22, and SR22T.
The Associated Press reported today that a proposed merger of Alaska Air and Hawaiian Airlines has taken a step forward. The U.S. Department of Justice has decided not to challenge the $1 billion deal, and the DOJ review period expired at midnight last night following several extensions. Both carriers say the merger “will create a company better able to serve travelers.”
United Airlines is evaluating potential changes to their United Club offerings, including increased membership costs and restricted benefits. The airline is also considering providing some customers with priority access to lounges, assistance with bookings, and seat availability, inspired by Delta Air Lines' Sky Clubs.
Traveling business class in Europe typically offers access to lounges in both the Schengen and non-Schengen zones. The Schengen area allows for travel between EU member countries without border controls, often resulting in shorter flights. Consequently, some Schengen lounges offer lighter amenities, raising the question of their value.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has received the final train cars for its Automated People Mover (APM) project, marking a significant milestone in the airport's ongoing transformation. John Ackerman, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports, stated, “Receiving the final train cars for the APM signifies a major milestone for this project and our airport’s transformation. The APM will enhance the travel experience at LAX and set a new standard for sustainable transportation. As we move this project forward, we remain dedicated to delivering a state-of-the-art solution that...
Two passengers were arrested at Miami International Airport after refusing to deplane an American Airlines flight bound for Las Vegas on Tuesday. Eugenio Ernesto Hernandez-Garnier, 27, had a bleeding head wound and blood-soaked bandages.
As the Athletes' Village opens today, August 21, 2024, Air France, the official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, will experience a peak in arrivals of Paralympic athletes on its flights today and tomorrow.
Employees at Ford dealerships in Petaluma, CA, and Dover, OH, have successfully removed unwanted International Association of Machinists (IAM) union officials from their workplaces. This development follows a significant petition drive led by employees at both locations.
Delta Air Lines is offering 10,000 miles in compensation to passengers who had to sit next to a vomiting passenger infected with COVID-19. The incident occurred on a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), where the affected passenger reportedly vomited throughout the entire 12-hour journey. According to an account from another passenger, "The FA’s did nothing about the situation – I think I counted the passenger vomiting at least 10 times on the floor and she refused to clean up after herself." The reporting passenger...
Sikorsky’s modified presidential VH-92A made its operational debut as "Marine One" on August 19, transporting President Biden from O’Hare International Airport to the parking lot adjacent to the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, the site of the Democratic National Convention. The development program that led to this helicopter's entry into service has experienced two decades of delays in replacing the previous Vietnam-era helicopters assigned to the presidential mission.
Boeing has suspended certification flight testing of its new flagship 777X airliner after discovering problems with the engine attachments in all three test aircraft, according to a report by The Air Current. A thrust link, which helps secure the engine to its mounting structure, was found broken after a flight from Kona, Hawaii, to Seattle. Subsequent inspections revealed cracks in the thrust links on the other two aircraft, leading to the grounding of the fleet.
A New York Times documentary examines the mental health issues impacting the aviation industry, highlighting the story of an Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to crash a plane last fall. Capt. Joe Emerson was in the jump seat of an E175, hitching a ride to San Francisco from Oregon, when he tried to pull the engine fire extinguishers. The pilots flying managed to prevent him from fully deploying the fuel cutoff switches and restrained him.
Dubai, UAE, August 20, 2024: dnata Travel, a long-standing travel provider in the UAE, reports a significant increase in demand for international trips as travelers seek to escape the summer heat. Bookings for August and September 2024 have risen by over 50% compared to the same period last year.
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German workers in the gaming industry, alongside their union ver.di, a UNI affiliate, have issued a series of demands at devcom, Europe’s largest electronic game developer conference currently taking place in Cologne.
The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) requiring operators of all Boeing 787 models to inspect the flight deck seat switches. This directive follows a sudden forward pitch incident involving a Dreamliner off Australia last March, which resulted in injuries to 50 people. The dive occurred due to an "uncommanded horizontal movement" of the captain's seat, causing the yoke to be pushed forward. Unbelted passengers and crew were thrown about the cabin, with some sustaining serious injuries.
Bilt Rewards points will no longer transfer to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles, as confirmed by Bilt Vice President Richard Kerr. "They had a three-year deal with Hawaiian, which came to an end," Kerr stated. He explained that since Hawaiian Airlines is expected to merge with Alaska Airlines, also a Bilt transfer partner, it was not practical to extend the agreement.
Alaska Airlines' acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines has received approval from the Department of Justice (DOJ). After two extensions of the deadline for the DOJ to file an antitrust suit, it appeared there were ongoing negotiations that might have led to a settlement. However, the government allowed the time to file to lapse without action.
A Montana woman has pleaded guilty to lunging at the controls of a Cape Air Cessna 402 just as it was landing at Havre Airport on March 21, 2023, nearly causing it to crash. Tracy Lynn Eagleman, 36, of Havre will be sentenced in December and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. She is being held in jail until sentencing.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has delighted travelers and aviation enthusiasts for years with its Pokémon-themed jets. Now it’s playing Pokémon-themed inflight safety and disembarkation videos aboard two themed aircraft: “Pikachu Jet NH” and “Eevee Jet NH,” a Boeing 787 and a Boeing 777, respectively.