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BioNatur Plastics has recognized Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, for its commitment to sustainability. Stephanie Peacock, director of sourcing and supply in North America at WFS, received BioNatur's first 'Pioneer Award' for her role in introducing biodegradable plastic products into the global air cargo industry.
When it comes to achieving 100% recyclability of its seats, Acro Aircraft Seating is leaving no material unexamined.
Air Canada has secured eight new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from BOC Aviation, a Singapore-based lessor. This acquisition is intended to provide the airline with greater flexibility and capacity in response to rising travel demand. The new jets will feature CFM LEAP-1B engines and are expected to be delivered over the next five months, entering commercial service next year.
Korean Air’s first Viasat-equipped Boeing 787 has entered commercial service. The inflight connectivity is supported by Viasat’s Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band satellite network, the satellite operator and ISP confirms to Runway Girl Network.
A Delta Air Lines flight attendant is seeking advice as she contemplates starting an OnlyFans account, a subscription-based platform known for adult content. The flight attendant, who has been with the airline for three years, already boasts a social media following of over 100,000 and is considering this venture to supplement her income due to the low pay in her current role until gaining seniority.
Airliner meltdowns have become increasingly common, but it is rare for a flight to be canceled due to a crew member's behavior and subsequent passenger revolt. This was the case on Friday when an Air Canada purser had an outburst following an exchange with a passenger. The airline has since apologized for the incident and stated that it is under review.
Sara Nelson, head of the flight attendants union representing cabin crew at Alaska, Frontier, United, Spirit, Hawaiian, and other airlines, has made several statements regarding the current state of labor relations in the airline industry.
Dr. Brendan Nelson, President of Boeing Global, is set to provide an exclusive insight into leadership at the highest levels during a breakfast address on August 22nd. The former Australian Defence Minister, ambassador, and director of the Australian War Memorial will share his unique perspective on guiding one of the world's largest aerospace companies.
An Air Canada flight from Casablanca to Montreal was cancelled on Friday following an incident involving a flight attendant and a passenger who requested a blanket. The cabin for Flight 73 was reportedly cold, prompting the passenger's request. Video footage shows the purser responding aggressively.
United Airlines flight 2477 from Houston to Boston was diverted to Washington Dulles after a passenger on board created what the airline described as a “medical issue.” The Boeing 737-800, which departed at 9:39 a.m., landed at the D.C. area airport around 1:36 p.m. with 155 passengers and six crewmembers on board.
A passenger on a flight from South Africa reported that an emotional support dog occupied his leg space for the entire journey, leading him to consume numerous alcoholic beverages. The incident was shared by his son on social media: “My dad is on a long flight back from South Africa and mentioned he’s had about 40 screwdrivers. When I asked why, he sent me this,” adding, “the 40 drinks deep and 20 hours is an exaggeration btw. I think the actual flight is 16 to 18 hours.”
Hezbollah launched a rocket attack into Israel on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of 12 children playing on a soccer field and injuring 44 people.
The City of Boulder, Colorado, is taking the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to court, arguing that a clause in its grant obligations to the agency constitutes constitutional overreach. The city has stopped accepting grants with plans to close the airport in 2040 when the last obligations expire after 20 years. However, the FAA maintains it may never allow the airport's closure due to three grants used to purchase land for the airport—one of which dates back 65 years. These grants include a clause requiring the airport to operate indefinitely unless released by the FAA.
Last year, I wrote, “Wait, Dave Neeleman’s son is married to the reigning Mrs. America and they have 8.1 million followers on Instagram, over a million subscribers on YouTube and nearly 7 million followers and over 100 million likes on TikTok?”
Airbnb has introduced a new 2% fee on international bookings. Users can circumvent this fee by changing the default currency in their account to the local currency of the country where they are making a booking. The move has drawn criticism, with one user remarking that Airbnb has shifted from being consumer-friendly to imposing additional costs on its customers.
Ex-Republic Airways flight attendant Cierra Huffman, who has flown under the regional banners of American Airlines and Delta, has shared controversial advice with her 3.3 million TikTok followers on how to join the Mile High Club without getting caught.
Recently retired FAA Certification head Lirio Liu has joined Skyryse to assist in guiding the company toward certification. Skyryse claims it has developed "the world’s first universal operating system for flight" and showcased its technology at AirVenture.
Airport lounges, once the exclusive domain of business travelers, have evolved to accommodate a broader range of passengers, including families. This shift reflects changes in travel patterns, with more premium leisure travelers frequenting these spaces.
As bad as summer travel has been, between storms and the CrowdStrike outage which triggered a historic Delta Air Lines meltdown, air travel was slated to get worse again because major airline caterer Gate Gourmet was facing a worker strike starting this coming Tuesday.
All seven on board a Pilatus PC-12, including three members of a Georgia-based Hall of Fame gospel singing group, were killed when it crashed on Friday near the Wyoming/Montana border. The accident occurred shortly after the pilot, a family friend of the group members, reported an issue with the autopilot and a loss of control. ADS-B data shows that the trip—which ultimately covered three time zones—originated at 9:24 a.m. EDT from Georgia Regional Airport (KCTJ), stopped at Nebraska City Municipal Airport (KAFK), where a local news outlet reported it took on 200 to 300...