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On July 29, 2024, the latest developments at AirVenture were expected to center on the ongoing issue of unleaded fuel. However, attendees were met with vague assurances from FAA, EAGLE, and ASTM officials who reiterated that they are "working on it." The lack of concrete progress left many in the aviation community frustrated.
Vertical Aerospace has commenced test flights with its second full-scale prototype of the VX4 eVTOL aircraft. On July 26, the UK company reported that the aircraft executed a tethered flight at Kemble Airport in the west of England.
Viasat has announced that it currently has "no firm plans" to support ViaSat-3 aero service for Global Xpress (GX) inflight connectivity installations that use Safran Passenger Innovations’ next-generation GX terminal based on ThinKom Solutions’ Ka2517 VICTS antenna. This decision comes as interoperability becomes available across its Ka-band satellite fleet.
The new American Airlines flight attendants contract, which workers will soon vote on, includes provisions for the union to assist the airline in identifying and disciplining members who sell their seniority.
Loyd’s Aviation, an aircraft charter and management provider based at California’s Meadows Field Airport (KBFL) since the late 1950s, has secured the bid to take over the sole fixed-base operator (FBO) at Paso Robles Municipal Airport (KPRB), currently managed by ACI Jet.
Virginia’s Richmond International Airport (KRIC) has issued a proposal to take control of its two fixed-base operators (FBOs), with a meeting planned for tomorrow. The Capital Region Airport Commission will vote on a resolution presented last week by KRIC president and CEO Perry Miller that would eliminate Richmond Jet Center—which has more than seven decades in operation at the field—as well as the Million Air Richmond FBO, in operation since 1992, in favor of one airport-controlled entity.
The preowned business aircraft market is maintaining a steady pace, with transactions up 20% year over year (YOY) in the second quarter and sales of late-market aircraft remaining strong, according to the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). The quarterly performance, IADA added, spurs “guarded” optimism for the rest of the year.
Doug Parker, the retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Airlines, is widely credited for his role in consolidating the U.S. airline industry. As he transitions to a board member role at Qantas and establishes a charitable foundation supporting minorities in aviation careers, Parker remains a vocal advocate for American Airlines.
Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has topped the list of global airlines for on-time performance (OTP), according to a report by the independent aviation tracking site Cirium for June 2024.
The Seamless Air Alliance, a consortium of airlines, airframers, original equipment manufacturers, and suppliers, has entered into a memorandum of intent with the European Space Agency (ESA). The agreement was signed at the Farnborough Airshow and aims to push for cellular-from-space requirements for inflight connectivity through the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).
Southwest Airlines has a substantial number of aircraft on order from Boeing. However, recent statements during their earnings call suggest significant changes may be forthcoming. The airline indicated that while they are acquiring new planes, they do not plan to expand their flying operations at a rate exceeding GDP growth.
A recent incident involving a topless tourist in Florence has sparked significant backlash from the city's residents. The city, which receives approximately 11 million visitors annually, occasionally encounters tourists who engage in inappropriate behavior.
Boulder, Colorado is embroiled in a legal battle with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over its intent to close the local airport. The city argues that federal grant requirements obligating them to maintain the airport are unconstitutional.
Many years ago, when Sheraton began placing post-it notes on key packets at check-in stating “You’ve been upgraded!”, a realization emerged: if a hotel has to inform you of an upgrade through a standardized process, then the upgrade might not be genuine. A user by the name of "sailthesummerwind" shared this insight on Hilton's forum.
Gama Aviation has agreed to purchase three Beechcraft King Air 360Cs equipped with cargo doors. Under a contract signed with Textron Aviation at the end of the Farnborough Airshow last week, the UK-based operator announced it will take delivery of the turboprop twins next year to fulfill its contract for the Scottish Air Ambulance (SAS) service.
Rolls-Royce has signed TotalCare and SelectCare service agreements with JSX for its 162-strong fleet of Rolls-Royce AE3007A engines powering the air carrier’s 77 Embraer ERJ-145 and ERJ-135 twinjets.
Dovetail Electric Aviation is set to supply battery packs for the five-passenger Integrity eVTOL aircraft being developed by Crisalion Mobility. The companies announced their partnership on July 26, with Dovetail tasked with integrating batteries compliant with aviation safety standards into Crisalion’s FlyFree propulsion system.
Piper Aircraft has extended a partnership through which Boeing will continue as its exclusive distributor of aviation components and parts for the next five years. Under the agreement announced last week at EAA AirVenture, Boeing will manage the distribution of critical parts for Piper general aviation aircraft to the U.S. manufacturer’s global customer base.
Lufthansa Technik has won two Red Dot Design Awards for its Omni-Fi aircraft sound system and BBJ 777-9 VIP cabin design, dubbed CelestialStar. The awards are among the world's largest design competitions.
The UK Joint Aviation Command showcased its CH-47 Chinook Helicopter at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 29, 2024.