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Seattle Avionics Ends Lifetime Subscription Memberships For FlyQ EFB
Imagine you’re the leader of a Part 91 flight department. Your team is lean, with just enough staff to meet the demands of your operation. Unexpectedly, a senior captain hands in their resignation. They’re burnt out and an enticing offer from another operator was the final push they needed to leave. They left for higher pay, better-defined time off, and a better work environment.
The Airbus A321XLR, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This certification paves the way for the aircraft's entry into service by the end of the summer. The Type Certificate was handed over by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA, to Isabelle Bloy, A321XLR Chief Engineer. Certification of the Pratt & Whitney engine version is expected later in 2024.
An American Airlines passenger flying from Dallas Fort Worth to Los Angeles took another passenger’s bulkhead seat and refused to give it up, arguing that it was his by right due to his U.S. citizenship. Despite requests from flight attendants to move, all passengers were eventually deplaned to remove him peacefully.
Hawaii’s Kawaihapai Airfield, also known as Dillingham Airfield, will continue operating for the next 50 years thanks to a new lease between state officials and the U.S. Army.
AVweb has requested that participants resubmit their entries for the "Picture of the Week" contest due to a technical issue. The organization experienced a migration to a new administration system, which caused submissions before July 1 to have incorrect coding.
Development work for the Rise open-fan engine has shifted from the design phase to an extensive ground testing campaign as CFM International prepares to begin flying a technology demonstrator in the coming years.
The JetBlue flight attendants union informed crewmembers on Thursday that the airline plans to reduce the number of flight attendants starting in September due to schedule reductions. This reduction is expected to last through the winter season, with an estimated 39,000 flight attendant hours being cut from the schedule. As a result, JetBlue is offering leaves of absence for up to six months.
Bell delivered 32 commercial helicopters in the second quarter, a slight decline from 35 in the same period last year. This included nineteen 505s, matching last year's second-quarter deliveries, and nine 407s, one fewer than last year. Bell also handed over three 429s and one 412, with the latter down from three a year ago.
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has recognized 21 jet operators for their efforts in noise reduction as part of the Van Nuys Airport Fly Friendly Program. The award criteria include at least 60 southbound jet departures, no violations of LAWA's Noise Abatement and Curfew Regulation, Non-Additional Rule, and Noisier Jet Phase-Out, compliance at 99% or greater with the No Early Turn and Quiet Jet Departure Programs, and observance of the Quieter Nights Program. This program encourages jet operators to avoid flights between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., an element added to the award...
A confrontation between a guest and Silverton security in Las Vegas ended in a chase through the hotel parking lot, as reported by Go Knights Go! on Twitter. The incident was captured and shared on social media, drawing significant attention.
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has initiated a three-month trial using HVO biofuel in its airside transport fleet at London’s Heathrow Airport. This initiative aligns with SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities and Heathrow’s goal for all airport vehicles to be zero-emission or use biofuels by 2030.
Major U.S. air carriers, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines, were forced to ground flights early Friday morning following a global IT outage affecting airports, banks, media companies, and other businesses around the world.
United Airlines allows miles to be redeemed on Singapore Airlines' Airbus A380. Alaska Airlines miles can be redeemed on select Qantas flights operated with an Airbus A380. American Airlines members can earn AAdvantage miles when flying on British Airways' A380s. The Airbus A380 is one of the most iconic passenger aircraft ever. The fact that its production stopped doesn't take anything away from the range of services available from various operators of this aircraft. Emirates runs the largest fleet of Airbus A380s and houses a bar on this largest passenger aircraft ever...
Jet Linx, a locally focused Aircraft Management and Jet Card Company, has announced the appointment of Zach Sperber as Executive Vice President of Aircraft Management. This strategic hire underscores Jet Linx's commitment to strengthening its leadership team and enhancing its aircraft management services with capabilities to manage aircraft at any location nationwide.
Southwest Airlines is offering a giveaway of one million Rapid Rewards points to celebrate surpassing one million followers on Instagram. The promotion, part of the Summer of Go sweepstakes, includes weekly destination prize packages. To participate, users must follow @SouthwestAir on Instagram, like and comment on the relevant post with specific hashtags, and tag a friend. Additionally, five winners will receive $500 Southwest gift cards.
Steven Fox, managing member of Virginia Aviation Associates LLC, discusses the latest $10 million investment into Hampton Roads Executive Airport and how they are building for the future of air travel.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 came within 150 feet of the water while still three miles out from Tampa airport. Flight 425 from Columbus diverted to Fort Lauderdale.
The email arrived in my inbox at 8:30 pm Eastern Time yesterday evening. “We regret to inform you that your flight has been cancelled due to operational reasons.”
Sierra Nevada Corp (SNC) has contracted with GE Aerospace to overhaul and upgrade the GEnx-2B engines for the Boeing 747-8, selected as the platform for the U.S. Air Force’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC). The companies will modify the widebody airliner under a $13 billion Pentagon contract awarded to SNC in April to replace the current E-4B Nightwatch aircraft, which are powered by GE’s CF6 engines.