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Gulfstream Aerospace has officially inaugurated its expanded service center at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgia.
It is always a sad moment when an aircraft is damaged beyond repair and has to be written off. This typically happens as a result of being involved in an accident while in airline service. However, for one very unfortunate Airbus A340, it didn’t even reach delivery before this happened. Let’s take a closer look back at the events of November 15th, 2007.
Emirates has been recognized for its Premium Economy service, winning the title of Best Premium Economy product in the world at the recent Airline Ratings Excellence Awards. Known for its commitment to service and comfort, Emirates offers a significant upgrade from its Economy class with this cabin option.
Delta Air Lines confirmed during its second-quarter earnings call a plan to introduce 'basic business' class. This move follows their previous strategy of unbundling economy class, where basic economy tickets do not allow changes or mileage-earning and do not include seat selection. Delta aims to maximize revenue by similarly unbundling business class features.
An air tour helicopter crashed off the Hawaiian island of Kauai on Thursday, resulting in one fatality and leaving two individuals missing, according to state officials.
On May 28, American Airlines announced that Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja would be exiting in June. His employment officially ended on June 30.
A JetBlue passenger is suing the airline for $1.5 million after allegedly suffering "disfiguring burns" when hot water was spilled on her during turbulence. The incident occurred on May 15th aboard JetBlue Flight 2237 from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut.
The B-1B Lancer, capable of reaching supersonic speeds of over 900 mph (Mach 1.2), holds 50 world records for speed, payload, range, and time of climb. It can carry a significant payload, including 59,000 lb (26,761 kg) of ordnance on six external hardpoints and a 75,000-lb (34,109 kg) payload in its internal weapons bays. The aircraft is also capable of carrying up to 24 AGM-158 JASSM cruise missiles.
GeoBreeze Travel recently interviewed Ben Lipsey, head of Air France KLM Flying Blue. Meanwhile, Delta Airlines faces scrutiny over claims that employees were seen wearing pro-terrorist pins on their uniforms, despite company policy prohibiting political statements.
Epic Flight Academy staff and members of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony during Epic’s grand opening of its newest flight school location at the Herlong Recreational Airport. This is Epic’s fifth flight school, with other locations in Ocala, Tallahassee, New Smyrna Beach, and Tucson.
PSA Airlines and Endeavor Air aircraft were involved in a near-miss incident on July 8 at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). The event included two Mitsubishi CRJ900 aircraft. The PSA Airlines aircraft, operating a flight for American Eagle, had to initiate a go-around. Both regional jets landed safely at their respective destinations.
On Friday, Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation announced plans to develop an electric air taxi service at California airports. In a press release, the two companies stated they signed a memorandum of understanding to establish integrated electric air taxi networks supporting California airports and surrounding communities.
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Representatives from the eighteen-member i+s cabin research partnership convened at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg to showcase advancements in aircraft e-enablement, backend Internet of Things communications, and connected cabin components. The consortium aims to move beyond the ARINC 853 standard towards real-world implementation.
The staff at Ground Support Worldwide is saddened to learn of the passing of former GSE columnist Anthony "Tony" Vasko. Passionate about aviation, including his favorite aircraft—the DC-8 63—Tony retired from the airline industry after 53 years and then continued to contribute to aviation as a columnist.
Delta Air Lines has maintained its position as the most punctual U.S. carrier, achieving an on-time performance rate of over 80% in June. This marks the sixth consecutive month that Delta has led in this category, surpassing Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Concurrently, Washington Dulles International was recognized as the most punctual U.S. airport for on-time departures during the same period.
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has commenced a new three-year cargo handling contract with Swiss WorldCargo at Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy.
A federal judge has issued a ruling permitting Westchester County Airport to limit flights out of private terminals by carriers that sell seats to the public.
For the first time in nearly a decade, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket experienced a malfunction while attempting to deliver a batch of internet satellites into orbit on Thursday night.
The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking a more cost-effective, long-range reconnaissance drone to replace the MQ-9 Reaper. The Unmanned Long-Endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft (ULTRA), based on a sport glider, has already been deployed and offers over 80 hours of endurance with a 400-pound payload.