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China Southern Airlines is preparing to operate EHang's EH216-S eVTOL aircraft for commercial purposes in the Zhuhai area through a new partnership with the manufacturer.
SmartSky, a provider of inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, announced the issuance of an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for SmartSky LITE on the King Air 350i. The certificate covers installation of the inflight Wi-Fi system for King Air models B200, B200C, B200GT, 250, 250C, 250EP, 260, 260C, 300, 350, 350C, 350CER, 350i, 350iER, 360, 360C, and 360CER representing over 2,000 in-service aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of the SmartSky Lite air-to-ground connectivity system on King Air B200 through 360 aircraft.
Online air charter marketplace Flyjets has introduced Flyjets+, a new feature set that includes "bid offer" and "fly empty."
Bombardier is set to host the second edition of its Flight Attendant Safety Summit, focusing on enhancing cabin safety.
AAR CORP. subsidiary Airinmar, a provider of component repair cycle management and aircraft warranty solutions, has signed a multi-year services agreement with Airhub Aviation. The agreement aims to support Airhub Aviation's partner, GetJet Airlines, a Lithuanian-based provider of aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance services.
Spirit Airlines pilots and their union have raised concerns over the airline’s decision to issue furlough notices to pilots while simultaneously approving salary increases for several top executives.
Boeing is once again facing scrutiny after recent remarks made by a senior executive during a media briefing led to sanctions from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Daher has equipped and is now operating a new logistics hub for Airbus Helicopters in Albacete, Spain.
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority has appointed Syed Mehdi, A.A.E., as Vice President of Airport Planning. In this role, Mr. Mehdi will oversee strategic infrastructure and facility planning, manage long-term projects including airport master plan updates, near-term planning initiatives, and the airport capital improvement plan. He assumed his new position on July 1, 2024.
FORT CAMPBELL, Kentucky — Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division recently completed testing a modernized version of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Operation Lethal Eagle (OLE).
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT), a provider of software solutions to the air cargo industry, has appointed Joe Hickey as its new Global Business Development Manager. Hickey will be responsible for driving HLT’s global sales strategy, expanding its reach, and maximizing growth opportunities for the logistics technology business and its customers.
Boeing has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems, aiming to bring the company back under its control. Spirit was originally formed when Boeing sold its Wichita factory and facilities in Tulsa to investment firm Onex Corporation in 2005.
Elliott Capital has acquired nearly a $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines, seeking to replace top management and align the airline more closely with major competitors such as American Airlines and JetBlue by introducing charges for bags and basic economy fares. In response, Southwest Airlines has adopted a 'shareholder rights plan,' commonly known as a 'poison pill,' designed to make any takeover attempt prohibitively expensive, according to an SEC filing. This move is expected to lead to litigation.
The Thales/Get SAT dual-beam Ku-band electronically steered antenna (ESA), selected by Safran Passenger Innovations for Airbus’ linefit, supplier-furnished HBCplus inflight connectivity program, contains more components than the ThinKom Solutions VICTS-based Ka-band terminal. Notably, it includes a 5G solution to ensure gate-to-gate connectivity even if the Ku ESA overheats in very hot weather.
Qatar Airways landing an A350 in Hamburg has made a statement about the airline’s commitment to Germany and Airbus. When the first scheduled flight from Doha touched down in Hamburg, Germany, on Monday, the aircraft operating the inaugural flight was an Airbus A350-900 instead of the regular Boeing 787-8.
Flying Lufthansa’s much-anticipated Allegris business class — full disclosure, as a guest of the airline — in its business-plus front-row Business Suite was a fascinating experience for this journalist, coming nearly a decade after the product was first revealed.
Chase has increased the bonus for its Aeroplan® Credit Card by 10,000 points, bringing the total to 70,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening. The card's annual fee is $95.
Emirates has unveiled the first cities on its network to be served with its newest Boeing 777 cabin interiors. The airline plans to introduce its refurbished B777s to Geneva, Tokyo Haneda, and Brussels, offering customers more opportunities to experience the airline’s signature Premium Economy on this aircraft, and for the first time Emirates’ next-generation Business Class seats, set in a new 1-2-1 configuration.
Delta Air Lines flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam diverted to New York on Tuesday night after several passengers became ill from the "spoiled food" served on board.