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News from July 2024
Hughes Network Systems is leveraging its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) technology to differentiate itself in the competitive satellite communications market. The company believes that this innovation will provide significant advantages in terms of connectivity and performance.
American Express will open a Centurion Lounge at Tokyo Haneda Airport. The lounge, located on the fourth floor of Terminal 3, is scheduled to open next year. It will cover approximately 7,350 square feet and accommodate 122 passengers.
At least 30 people aboard an Air Europa Boeing 787-9 were injured when the plane encountered turbulence over Brazil on Monday. The aircraft was en route from Madrid to Montevideo, Uruguay, but diverted after unbelted occupants hit the ceiling during an abrupt altitude change. One man went through a ceiling panel and had to be helped back down by other passengers.
Emirates has painted one of its A380 aircraft to commemorate its sponsorship of the premier tennis event, Wimbledon. The special decal will remain on the A380 throughout The Championships, with scheduled services including London Heathrow, Manchester, Washington D.C., Paris, New York (JFK), Casablanca, Zurich, Brisbane, Barcelona, and Perth.
Investing in electric ground handling equipment is a central strategy for Luxaviation, a business aviation services group, as it works to reduce its environmental footprint.
Lufthansa has introduced a new subsidiary, Lufthansa City Airlines, operating under the IATA code VL and callsign City Air. The airline is based in Munich and recently launched its inaugural flight to Birmingham in the UK. This development adds to Lufthansa's extensive portfolio of subsidiaries, which includes Jump, CityLine, Germanwings, Eurowings, Eurowings Europe, Eurowings Discover, Discover Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Swiss Global, Edelweiss, Helvetic Airways, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines.
Patrick Shanahan, currently the CEO of Spirit AeroSystems, is being considered a top contender to take over as Boeing's CEO when Dave Calhoun steps down. Shanahan, who previously served as Acting Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump and was a former top Boeing executive, brokered a complex three-way deal announced late Sunday night to split Spirit AeroSystems between Boeing and Airbus.
Denver’s airport has faced significant challenges over the past 30 years, beginning even before its opening. Its baggage handling system has been the subject of numerous case studies highlighting failures. Currently, the systems designed to manage passenger flow are under scrutiny.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is preparing for a busy July Fourth travel period, with high passenger numbers expected through July 8. Doug Webster, Interim Chief Operations and Maintenance Officer at Los Angeles World Airports, noted, "With the July Fourth travel period already bustling, we will see continued high passenger numbers at LAX through July 8. Looking ahead, domestic travel remains steady leading into the fall, and international travel continues to grow, with notable increases in travel to Canada and Central and South America."
Germany's Mönchengladbach Airport has become the first in the country to offer continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Riyadh Air has announced that its premium economy class will offer a service level described as "more business-minus than economy-plus." The airline's business class will feature suites with doors, large screens, wireless charging, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
American Airlines has entered into a conditional sales agreement to purchase 100 hydrogen-electric engines from ZeroAvia.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2024 global passenger demand, revealing a 10.7% increase in total demand compared to May 2023. Capacity rose by 8.5% year-on-year, and the load factor reached a record high of 83.4%, up 1.7 percentage points from the previous year.
GHA Discovery is offering its rewards currency, Discovery Dollars, at a discount through August 31. The discount rate varies based on the member's status within the program. Purchases are processed by Points.com and may take up to two business days to credit. Purchased points expire after 24 months.
The City of Prospect Heights and the Village of Wheeling have announced the dedication of a conference room at Chicago Executive Airport in honor of the late Nicholas J. Helmer. The announcement follows an Intergovernmental Agreement established on December 26, 1986, which requires the selection of a seven-member Board of Directors, with three members chosen from each municipality.
SkyDrive is exploring the integration of air taxi services with local railway operations in Japan.
Chicago Executive Airport (CEA), the fourth-busiest airport in Illinois, announced the groundbreaking of Hawthorne Global Aviation Services’ 36,900-square-foot facility. The new structure will include Class A hangar and office space. Construction of the Hangar 22 project is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. This development aligns with the airport’s Master Plan, approved by both the Village of Wheeling and the City of Prospect Heights.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a partnership with the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) to address cabin waste in the aviation industry. This collaboration aims to launch a standardized Cabin Waste Composition Audit (CWCA), which will be facilitated by the ASF Cabin Waste Composition Auditing Platform set to debut in September 2024.
British Airways has increased the price of American Airlines and Alaska Airlines award travel by up to 3,000 miles. This change follows a previous price increase implemented seven months ago.
Residents near Lantana Airport in Palm Beach County, Florida, are frustrated by a study showing nearby noise levels are within FAA-mandated limits.