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The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has confirmed that it has begun an investigation into a high-speed and high nose-down pitch attitude occurrence during a go-around. The incident involves a Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200.
Richard Bong, the deadliest American WWII pilot, amassed 40 air-to-air kills with the P-38 Lightning. Bong transitioned from high school athlete to pilot through the Civilian Pilot Training Program. His aerial prowess earned him admiration from his peers and Gen. George Kenney.
Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) has addressed the ongoing conflict between the airline's management and Elliot Investment Management. The investment firm responded to Southwest Airlines' 'poison pill,' suggesting that this indicated a need for leadership change. SWAPA emphasized that changes to the carrier's business model are inevitable.
Etihad Airways is enhancing its loyalty program, Etihad Guest, through an extended partnership with Pointspay. This collaboration allows members to redeem miles with online retail partners, aiming to offer more customization, simpler progression, and personalized benefits. The airline announced that it has signed an agreement with Pointspay to boost its loyalty program.
Vantage Group has announced the appointment of Karen Ali as Chief Operating Officer at JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the Vantage-led company selected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to manage JFK Terminal 7 and lead the development and operation of a new JFK Terminal 6, part of PANYNJ's $19 billion transformation of JFK airport. Ali joins Vantage's senior leadership team at JFK with nearly 20 years of experience in operations management, project leadership, and business transformation across various sectors, including aviation.
Air France is set to resume flights to Kilimanjaro in November, marking its return to the Tanzanian destination after nearly three decades. The airline last served Kilimanjaro in 1996 and will now operate a three-weekly Airbus A350-900 service, which will also include Zanzibar on its route.
American Express has opened a new Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Terminal 2, past the South Security Checkpoint.
A passenger reviewing the Delta One Lounge at New York JFK shared her experience both on the ground and in the air, highlighting her dog's perspective as well. The dog appeared to enjoy the new business class-only space, including dining from the table.
Private equity firm Kompass Kapital has announced a strategic investment in Airshare, a private aviation company.
An Airhub Airlines Airbus A320ceo, operating a flight on behalf of Norwegian Air Shuttle, narrowly avoided a ground collision while landing at Paris Charles De Gaulle International Airport (CDG). The incident occurred on May 23, 2022, and was recently detailed in a final report by the French Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA), published on July 11.
Bombardier has completed the installation of over 3,000 solar panels at its London Biggin Hill Service Centre.
A recent decision by the Dutch Supreme Court has halted efforts to reduce the number of flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
News and notes from around the internet:
Sandra “Pepa” Denton, half of the rap duo Salt-N-Pepa, was removed from a Southwest Airlines flight traveling from Las Vegas to Nashville after refusing to give up a seat she had purchased.
As American Airlines nears the conclusion of contract negotiations with its flight attendants union in Phoenix, United Airlines flight attendants are preparing to escalate their own bargaining efforts.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has reported that a Lockheed 12A Junior Electra, which crashed on June 15 in Chino, California, took off with full flaps despite warnings from the ground crew. The vintage twin-engine aircraft was participating in a Father’s Day event and was rehearsing for a three-plane formation display scheduled later that day.
A series of GPS jamming and spoofing incidents have affected commercial airliners and business aircraft flying over the Middle East and northern Europe.
Aerospace engineers and entrepreneurs Rob and Daniella Sladen questioned the necessity of complex lubrication systems for engines with short operational durations. Their work on small engines for one-time use drones led to the development of a modular oil pod, similar to a laundry detergent pod, that self-activates to distribute liquid within the system.
The Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger plane, might seem to require extensive measures to come to a stop after landing. One might assume that this would include reverse thrusters on all four of its engines. However, this is not the case.
NetJets, a global leader in private aviation, has announced the expansion of its real estate footprint through more than a dozen projects across key U.S. markets, including the New York tri-state area and Arizona. By investing in both existing and new facilities, such as NetJets Service Hubs, the company aims to provide its customers, referred to as “owners,” with an enhanced and personalized brand experience and seamless access to their aircraft.