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Shift5, the observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), has announced Shift5 Manifold 10, a configurable, passive serial bus interface designed to monitor, capture, and analyze high-volume data from up to 100 serial channels onboard modern aircraft at the edge. A key component of the Shift5 Platform, the bus-agnostic Manifold 10 enables real-time data access, contextual insights, actionable analytics, and alerting. This facilitates smarter and faster decision-making so operators and maintainers can meet the rigorous cybersecurity and maintenance demands of...
Long Beach, CA – In celebration of its centennial year, Long Beach Airport (LGB) is releasing a series of four vintage-style posters designed to serve as a timeless tribute to the airport’s past, present, and future.
Plaza Premium Group (PPG), a global leader in airport hospitality services and an eight-time recipient of the “World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge” award by Skytrax, has announced plans to significantly expand its presence across the Americas. This move aligns with the Group’s broader commitment to invest $300 million globally over the next three years, focusing on sustainable solutions, advanced technologies, and enhanced customer experiences.
United Airlines has imposed new conditions on sick time that flight attendants had earned. Cabin crew members who call in sick from Friday through Sunday must now submit an Absence Certificate completed by a doctor. This certificate details the employee’s treatment plan and medical progress, going beyond a simple doctor's note.
Dassault Aviation delivered 12 Falcons in the first half of this year, up from nine in the same period last year, and took in net orders for 11, one fewer than a year ago, the company reported today. Total revenues for the first half were €2.538 billion compared to €2.295 billion last year, with its Falcon business jet unit accounting for €980 million, an increase from €827 million in first-half 2023. Dassault's defense business—primarily Rafale fighter deliveries—accounted for the majority of revenues at €1.558 billion.
Pratt & Whitney has completed a preliminary design review of its Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) program for the F135 powerplant installed in all versions of the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter. The review affirmed that the program is on track to introduce the upgrade to new and in-service engines in 2029.
Boeing and Lufthansa Technik have announced an agreement designating Lufthansa Technik as the first Boeing Licensed Service Center (BLSC) for cabin modifications on 787 Dreamliner airplanes. This collaboration aims to enhance market options and capacity for such modifications. The announcement was made jointly at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Airbus and Airports Council International (ACI) World have signed an agreement to support the aviation industry’s goal of reducing its environmental impact. The partnership, announced at the Farnborough Airshow, covers a wide range of topics including sustainable aviation fuel, hydrogen technologies, advanced air mobility, operational efficiency, and aircraft noise mitigation. This will be achieved through the exchange of information and perspectives on low-carbon operations and communication of industry progress.
Leading aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service reported a significant increase in private aircraft charters on Friday, following an IT outage linked to cybersecurity software company CrowdStrike. The disruption led to numerous airline flight cancellations, prompting travelers to seek alternative means of transport.
Extra Aircraft unveiled one of the first U.S. models of its single-seat aerobatic Extra 330SX on Monday at IAC headquarters during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is a major US airport, the second-largest in the New York City area after JFK. United Airlines dominates EWR, but competitors like American, Delta, and Spirit Airlines have a significant presence. Spirit Airlines is the second-largest airline at EWR, offering an extensive ULCC network, including unique transcontinental routes.
A pilot’s business is with the wind, and with the stars, with night, with sand, with the sea. He strives to outwit the forces of nature. He stares with expectancy for the coming of the dawn in a way a gardener awaits the coming of spring. He looks forward to port as a promised land, and truth for him is what lives in the stars.
On June 26, 2024, Lufthansa launched a new group airline, Lufthansa City Airlines. The official statements from the company emphasized that this move was intended to strengthen its long-haul hubs at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Munich Airport (MUC). However, the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) criticized the decision, alleging it was made to circumvent agreements with the union that included operational restrictions on Lufthansa CityLine.
For almost a year, Air France customers have been able to drop off and check in their baggage at locations in Paris and the Paris region before arriving at the airport. Now, the company is also offering a new baggage delivery service to an address in the greater Paris region upon arrival of their flight.
A United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER aircraft was diverted back to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) due to cabin pressurization issues on July 3, 2024. The incident occurred approximately an hour after take-off during a scheduled flight UA 343 from Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The aircraft descended to 10,000 feet and landed safely at ORD.
Air France has announced the expansion of its Air France Smart Connect platform to include Swiss railways CFF/SBB, enabling customers to book combined tickets for flights and train journeys. This service extension offers connectivity between Air France-operated flights and train services to six Swiss cities.
Over the next 20 years, Boeing projects a continued significant demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial airplane fleet expands. The company's 2024 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) indicates that the industry will require nearly 2.4 million new professionals to support the growing commercial fleet and meet the long-term increase in air travel.
United Airlines has selected Honeywell Aerospace Technologies to provide a range of avionics for 737 Max jets scheduled to enter service over the next decade. The new cockpit equipment includes advancements such as the industry's only 3D weather radar, new 25-hour flight data recorders, and advanced traffic avoidance systems.
Autonomous technology developed in the UK has received significant German endorsement following a demonstration at Stuttgart Airport.
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. and Bridgestone Corporation have expanded the application of tire wear prediction technology to implement scheduled tire replacement operations for large jet aircraft, including the Airbus A350-900, which has been operated by JAL since May 2024.