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Bell delivered 32 commercial helicopters in the second quarter, a slight decline from 35 in the same period last year. This included nineteen 505s, matching last year's second-quarter deliveries, and nine 407s, one fewer than last year. Bell also handed over three 429s and one 412, with the latter down from three a year ago.
The JetBlue flight attendants union informed crewmembers on Thursday that the airline plans to reduce the number of flight attendants starting in September due to schedule reductions. This reduction is expected to last through the winter season, with an estimated 39,000 flight attendant hours being cut from the schedule. As a result, JetBlue is offering leaves of absence for up to six months.
Development work for the Rise open-fan engine has shifted from the design phase to an extensive ground testing campaign as CFM International prepares to begin flying a technology demonstrator in the coming years.
AVweb has requested that participants resubmit their entries for the "Picture of the Week" contest due to a technical issue. The organization experienced a migration to a new administration system, which caused submissions before July 1 to have incorrect coding.
Hawaii’s Kawaihapai Airfield, also known as Dillingham Airfield, will continue operating for the next 50 years thanks to a new lease between state officials and the U.S. Army.
An American Airlines passenger flying from Dallas Fort Worth to Los Angeles took another passenger’s bulkhead seat and refused to give it up, arguing that it was his by right due to his U.S. citizenship. Despite requests from flight attendants to move, all passengers were eventually deplaned to remove him peacefully.
The Airbus A321XLR, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This certification paves the way for the aircraft's entry into service by the end of the summer. The Type Certificate was handed over by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA, to Isabelle Bloy, A321XLR Chief Engineer. Certification of the Pratt & Whitney engine version is expected later in 2024.
Imagine you’re the leader of a Part 91 flight department. Your team is lean, with just enough staff to meet the demands of your operation. Unexpectedly, a senior captain hands in their resignation. They’re burnt out and an enticing offer from another operator was the final push they needed to leave. They left for higher pay, better-defined time off, and a better work environment.
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To help address the critical shortage in the state's aviation maintenance workforce, the University of Maine’s Augusta campus has launched the state’s first aviation maintenance technician program. The program is based at the Brunswick Landing aviation campus.
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants has announced a tentative agreement with American Airlines. The negotiations, which took place in Phoenix without federal mediators, concluded this week.
In what is being described as an unprecedented IT failure, a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. led to the crash of numerous Microsoft Windows computer systems worldwide.
Vintage in Review, an informal and interactive presentation series during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that showcases unique airplanes built between the dawn of powered flight and 1970, will take place from July 22-26 adjacent to the Vintage Hangar. This year’s headline presentations will focus on antique and classic aircraft from the 1920s to the 1940s and are open to all attending AirVenture.
In a July 18 news release, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced the delivery of 47 aircraft in the second quarter—an 88 percent increase compared to the previous quarter’s 25 deliveries.
Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for President on Thursday. His Vice Presidential running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, almost missed the event because his team had forgotten to secure clearance for the charter plane bringing him to the convention to enter its restricted airspace.
When observing the activity at an airport, one can see a coordinated effort to ensure travelers reach their destinations. This includes baggage being transported, jet bridges connecting planes, and various carts, trucks, belts, and ramps in operation. However, the unseen efforts of Delta’s Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team are crucial in maintaining these operations.
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GE Aerospace announced plans to invest more than $1 billion over five years in its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and component repair facilities worldwide.
On Wednesday, General Aviation Modifications, Inc. (GAMI) achieved a significant milestone in developing its unleaded aviation gasoline, G100UL, by powering a World War II-era bomber, the Douglas A-26 Invader, for the first time.
HUDDERSFIELD — One of the notable challenges in premium airline classes today is the accumulation of soft products on seats, often referred to as "Mount Blankets." This includes items such as pillows, cushions, blankets, duvets, mattress pads, pyjamas, slippers, and amenity kits. The lack of ample storage spaces for these items can create inconvenience for passengers.