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An Air India passenger's refusal to consume food and beverages on a flight from Jeddah to Delhi raised suspicions among the airline crew. The man declined water when offered by a flight attendant and continued to refuse all subsequent offers of food and drink. This behavior prompted the flight attendant to notify the captain, who then alerted security agencies through Air Traffic Control.
Air France has named its latest long-haul aircraft 'Paris' in honor of the host city for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The aircraft, registered as F-HUVJ, features the name Paris and the official logo of the Paris 2024 Games on its fuselage. It will join Air France's hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and commence its first commercial flight to Hong Kong.
Hughes Network Systems is confident that its Low Earth Orbit (LEO)-focused electronically steerable antenna (ESA) system for aviation will surpass competing LEO-based ESAs on the market in terms of power and heat consumption.
Spotting airports at night is particularly challenging since they blend with the surrounding dark landscape. Pilots must ensure they have the correct airport beacon to avoid landing at the wrong airport at night. Taxiing at night is more challenging, as airports lack overhead lighting and forward visibility is reduced. The majority of pilots' flight time is logged during daylight hours. Training is required during the daytime; many more passenger flights occur between sunrise and sunset. Aside from cargo pilots, who fly many more nighttime flights, roughly 60-75% of an...
Paris-Saclay-Versailles Airport (LFPN) has become the latest European location to receive continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The HEFA-produced SAF, supplied by TotalEnergies, is provided in a 35% blend that offers a 30% life cycle carbon emissions reduction compared to conventional fossil-based jet fuel.
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners has approved an agreement setting a construction completion date of December 8, 2025, for Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX) Automated People Mover (APM) train. The train is scheduled to begin full operations in January 2026. It will be available for free to ticketed passengers, their guests, and airport employees, and is expected to carry 30 million passengers annually, reducing vehicle miles by an estimated 42 million each year.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is contesting new entry and departure fees for general aviation pilots in the Bahamas, describing them as excessively high. The association asserts that these fees surpass those recently imposed on commercial airlines.
Oman’s national transport company, Mwasalat, has provisionally agreed to operate up to 25 of the Laila uncrewed aircraft being developed by Odys Aviation. Under the terms of an agreement announced on July 17, the companies will work together to develop plans for experimental cargo flights in unpopulated areas of the Gulf state using a pre-production example of the aircraft in 2025.
Southwest Airlines has confirmed to CBS News that the intense summer heat is causing soda cans to burst after being loaded onto some of its flights. Airline officials reported a series of incidents where cans of carbonated drinks have ruptured, often during opening, resulting in onboard messes and about 20 employee injuries so far this summer.
Work is underway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to become the first airport in the nation to use a special cleaning technology that more fully removes foam containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” from airport fire trucks and replace it with new fluorine-free foam. All five of SEA’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles will be ready with the new product. Prior to approvals granted in 2023, the nation’s airports were required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue using PFAS...
easyJet will begin a twice-weekly winter service from London Gatwick to Luxor, replacing the London Luton-Hurghada route as the carrier's longest London winter route by distance. Luxor is easyJet's ninth airport addition in 2024. Beginning in November, easyJet will fly to Luxor from Gatwick, the airline's most-served airport. The Egyptian airport will rejoin its portfolio after 11 years. When the route takes off, it will be easyJet's longest service – by distance only – from London. Additionally, it will surpass all UK capital offerings operated by Ryanair and Wizz Air....
JetBlue is set to introduce a domestic first-class cabin, according to reports from Live and Let's Fly. This new class, named "Mini Mint," will be available starting in 2026.
Vertical Aerospace has unveiled its second full-scale prototype of the VX4 eVTOL aircraft, marking a significant milestone ahead of its planned flight testing. The UK-based company released images of the newly completed aircraft on Thursday and announced that it will commence flight tests once the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) grants a permit to fly.
Aircraft air conditioning ensures passenger comfort by adjusting temperatures and mitigating humidity. Onboard air conditioning maintains a breathable environment at high altitudes by supplying fresh oxygen. Air conditioning systems in planes rely on engine bleed air and intricate mechanisms to create a comfortable and safe flight.
Yesterday, July 17, the last known remaining fighter pilot from the 1940 Battle of Britain celebrated his 105th birthday. Group Captain (ret’d) John Allman “Paddy” Hemingway, DFC, AE, was born in Ireland in 1919. In the summer of 1940, Hemingway turned 21 while flying Hawker Hurricanes with the Royal Air Force’s 85 Squadron, led by then Squadron Commander Peter Townsend. Townsend later earned greater fame for his romantic involvement with Princess Margaret, the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth.
The Farnborough Airshow 2024 has brought to light significant advancements in green aviation technology, signaling a potential shift in the regional airliner market. Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) is set to conclude the first stage of its Series B funding round by the end of July, enabling it to advance its hydrogen-powered regional airliner project. Despite delays in funding that postponed hardware purchases for its technology demonstrator, CAeS remains committed to launching a converted nine-passenger Britten-Norman Islander into commercial service by 2027.
When asked about Howard Levinson, friends readily recount his kindness and notable character. They share stories from his military career and personal moments that highlight the impact he had on their lives. Howard, who passed away in March 2024 at the age of 100, was a respected figure in the aviation community for over 75 years.
LATAM reported a 10.3% increase in passenger traffic compared to last year, with 6.5 million passengers flown in June 2024. International passengers saw the largest increase, rising by 26.7% year-on-year, while domestic operations in Brazil saw a 3.1% increase despite flooding impacting operations in Porto Alegre. LATAM made a $258 million profit in Q1 2024.
Committed to supporting and accelerating the decarbonization of air transport, VINCI Airports is working to develop the use of hydrogen in airports.
Textron Aviation is preparing to showcase seven aircraft at the upcoming EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, an annual event that attracts aviation enthusiasts from around the world.