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An Air Canada flight from Casablanca to Montreal was cancelled on Friday following an incident involving a flight attendant and a passenger who requested a blanket. The cabin for Flight 73 was reportedly cold, prompting the passenger's request. Video footage shows the purser responding aggressively.
Dr. Brendan Nelson, President of Boeing Global, is set to provide an exclusive insight into leadership at the highest levels during a breakfast address on August 22nd. The former Australian Defence Minister, ambassador, and director of the Australian War Memorial will share his unique perspective on guiding one of the world's largest aerospace companies.
Sara Nelson, head of the flight attendants union representing cabin crew at Alaska, Frontier, United, Spirit, Hawaiian, and other airlines, has made several statements regarding the current state of labor relations in the airline industry.
Airliner meltdowns have become increasingly common, but it is rare for a flight to be canceled due to a crew member's behavior and subsequent passenger revolt. This was the case on Friday when an Air Canada purser had an outburst following an exchange with a passenger. The airline has since apologized for the incident and stated that it is under review.
A Delta Air Lines flight attendant is seeking advice as she contemplates starting an OnlyFans account, a subscription-based platform known for adult content. The flight attendant, who has been with the airline for three years, already boasts a social media following of over 100,000 and is considering this venture to supplement her income due to the low pay in her current role until gaining seniority.
Korean Air’s first Viasat-equipped Boeing 787 has entered commercial service. The inflight connectivity is supported by Viasat’s Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band satellite network, the satellite operator and ISP confirms to Runway Girl Network.
Air Canada has secured eight new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from BOC Aviation, a Singapore-based lessor. This acquisition is intended to provide the airline with greater flexibility and capacity in response to rising travel demand. The new jets will feature CFM LEAP-1B engines and are expected to be delivered over the next five months, entering commercial service next year.
When it comes to achieving 100% recyclability of its seats, Acro Aircraft Seating is leaving no material unexamined.
BioNatur Plastics has recognized Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, for its commitment to sustainability. Stephanie Peacock, director of sourcing and supply in North America at WFS, received BioNatur's first 'Pioneer Award' for her role in introducing biodegradable plastic products into the global air cargo industry.
The UK Joint Aviation Command showcased its CH-47 Chinook Helicopter at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 29, 2024.
Lufthansa Technik has won two Red Dot Design Awards for its Omni-Fi aircraft sound system and BBJ 777-9 VIP cabin design, dubbed CelestialStar. The awards are among the world's largest design competitions.
Piper Aircraft has extended a partnership through which Boeing will continue as its exclusive distributor of aviation components and parts for the next five years. Under the agreement announced last week at EAA AirVenture, Boeing will manage the distribution of critical parts for Piper general aviation aircraft to the U.S. manufacturer’s global customer base.
Dovetail Electric Aviation is set to supply battery packs for the five-passenger Integrity eVTOL aircraft being developed by Crisalion Mobility. The companies announced their partnership on July 26, with Dovetail tasked with integrating batteries compliant with aviation safety standards into Crisalion’s FlyFree propulsion system.
Rolls-Royce has signed TotalCare and SelectCare service agreements with JSX for its 162-strong fleet of Rolls-Royce AE3007A engines powering the air carrier’s 77 Embraer ERJ-145 and ERJ-135 twinjets.
Gama Aviation has agreed to purchase three Beechcraft King Air 360Cs equipped with cargo doors. Under a contract signed with Textron Aviation at the end of the Farnborough Airshow last week, the UK-based operator announced it will take delivery of the turboprop twins next year to fulfill its contract for the Scottish Air Ambulance (SAS) service.
Many years ago, when Sheraton began placing post-it notes on key packets at check-in stating “You’ve been upgraded!”, a realization emerged: if a hotel has to inform you of an upgrade through a standardized process, then the upgrade might not be genuine. A user by the name of "sailthesummerwind" shared this insight on Hilton's forum.
Boulder, Colorado is embroiled in a legal battle with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over its intent to close the local airport. The city argues that federal grant requirements obligating them to maintain the airport are unconstitutional.
A recent incident involving a topless tourist in Florence has sparked significant backlash from the city's residents. The city, which receives approximately 11 million visitors annually, occasionally encounters tourists who engage in inappropriate behavior.
Southwest Airlines has a substantial number of aircraft on order from Boeing. However, recent statements during their earnings call suggest significant changes may be forthcoming. The airline indicated that while they are acquiring new planes, they do not plan to expand their flying operations at a rate exceeding GDP growth.
The Seamless Air Alliance, a consortium of airlines, airframers, original equipment manufacturers, and suppliers, has entered into a memorandum of intent with the European Space Agency (ESA). The agreement was signed at the Farnborough Airshow and aims to push for cellular-from-space requirements for inflight connectivity through the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).