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News from July 2024
A flight affected by "strong turbulence" made an emergency landing in Brazil, resulting in injuries to 30 passengers. One passenger ended up in the overhead bin.
Metro Aviation has announced the establishment of a new division, Metro Gulf, which will expand its services to include fixed-wing aircraft.
Alvest Group, comprising its companies TLD and Smart Airport Systems (SAS), alongside EasyMile, has announced the formal launch of TractEasy. This joint venture aims to manage the commercialization of the EZTow autonomous tow tractor.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 24004 to remind light aircraft owners about the correct installation of uAvionix tailBeacon and skyBeacon ADS-B transceivers.
The task of maintaining aircraft is demanding, requiring adherence to precise processes.
South African private aviation and charter company Fireblade Aviation is marking its 10th anniversary.
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has increased cargo handling capacity by 60 percent at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport with the official opening of its fifth cargo terminal.
Chinese lithium battery company Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) has announced plans to introduce a 16,000-pound electric aircraft with a range of up to 1500 nautical miles by 2028. According to NewAtlas, CATL, which supplies the majority of electric car batteries globally, recently flew an 8,000-pound plane powered by its “condensed battery.” However, details about the flight or the airplane were not disclosed.
A video showing a Delta flight attendant threatening to have a passenger’s children taken away by the government has recently gone viral, amassing millions of views. However, this incident is not new; it originally occurred on April 23, 2017. The situation arose shortly after the widely publicized David Dao incident on United Airlines, heightening sensitivities around passenger treatment.
On July 2, 2024, a video surfaced showing a passenger lodged in an overhead bin during severe turbulence on Air Europa's flight 45 from Madrid to Montevideo. The Boeing 787-9 encountered the turbulence while cruising above the Atlantic Ocean. Video footage captured inside the cabin shows crew members assisting the passenger out of the bin once the turbulence subsided.
An around-the-world flight conducted by a Learjet 36A in April has been recognized as a new world record by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA).
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, a specialist in temperature-controlled active packaging solutions, has announced the appointment of Rory Ward as the new business development manager for the Midwest Region in the United States.
Eve Air Mobility has secured $94 million in new funding to advance its plans for a four-passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, expected to enter the market in 2026.
Columbia Helicopters is collaborating with Piasecki Aircraft to enhance the capabilities of Model 107-II helicopters.
In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as "Superfund." This designation impacts various industries that have utilized these chemicals for fire suppression, food packaging, and other consumer products. The designation raises concerns about potential liabilities for spreading these chemicals, which are linked to health issues such as infertility, lower...
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest airline, has signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for the purchase of up to 152 A321neo aircraft valued at $24 billion based on list prices. This represents the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history.
Bombardier has reached a settlement to resolve a shareholder lawsuit concerning its divestitures.
Sichuan Huahui Business Aviation Services has inaugurated a new facility at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in China.
On June 28, 2024, Air France reopened its fully renovated lounge at Cayenne-Félix Eboué International Airport. The redesigned space offers a place for customers to eat, work, or relax before boarding or between flights.
Flight control developer Skyryse is set to make its debut at EAA AirVenture later this month in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.