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News from October 2024
The Boeing-built X-37B spaceplane is set to undertake a series of advanced aerobraking maneuvers. This initiative will transition the spacecraft from its current Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO), where it has been operating since December 2023, to a lower altitude using minimal fuel.
Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx, has announced a new flight route that will increase cargo capacity in Central America. This initiative connects Miami with Guatemala and Honduras, providing an additional daily cargo capacity of up to 52,000 pounds. The move is expected to enhance connectivity for businesses in the region when importing and exporting goods to the United States and other global markets.
dnata, a prominent air and travel services provider, has announced the addition of 14 new electric ground power units (GPUs) to its fleet at Dubai International Airport. This initiative is expected to handle 33% of GPU utilization at the airport, replacing diesel-powered equipment and reducing fuel consumption by approximately 550,000 liters annually.
Emirates has made significant investments in its training facilities, aiming to prepare its crew for the future and specifically for the A350 aircraft. The new suites feature three full flight simulators with innovative pilot support systems (PSS), a fixed base training device, a cabin emergency evacuation trainer, and a door trainer. This reflects the airline's commitment to achieving high standards in crew training.
Air Canada's Aeroplan loyalty program has emerged as a preferred choice for many travelers within the Star Alliance network. Despite not frequently visiting Canada, some travelers find Aeroplan's benefits appealing.
Delta Air Lines has announced its financial results for the September quarter of 2024 and shared projections for the upcoming December quarter. The airline reported significant operational and financial achievements so far this year, including an anticipated record revenue and an operating margin between 11% to 13% for the December quarter. Delta's Return on Invested Capital surpassed its cost of capital by five points, leading to an upgrade in its credit rating by Fitch.
Etihad Airways is set to reintroduce two more Airbus A380 aircraft into its fleet as part of its post-pandemic recovery strategy. The sixth and seventh A380s will return in February and June 2025, according to Arik De, the airline's chief revenue officer. These planes will service routes to Singapore and an undisclosed destination.
Boeing has announced preliminary financial results for the third quarter, indicating significant impacts due to charges in its Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security segments. The company anticipates reporting a third-quarter revenue of $17.8 billion, a GAAP loss per share of ($9.97), and an operating cash flow of ($1.3) billion. Cash and investments in marketable securities amounted to $10.5 billion by the end of the quarter.
Ritz-Carlton is set to make a comeback in Cancun with a new property opening in 2027. The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, Punta Nizuc will be situated just ten minutes from the airport and will feature 131 rooms and suites along with 126 branded residences. This development is a collaboration between FibraHotel, Fibra Danhos, and Beyond Ventures.
Avraham Goldstein, a mathematics professor at the City University of New York (CUNY), is leading a significant legal challenge against forced union association. Goldstein, along with other professors, filed a federal lawsuit in 2022 against the Professional Staff Congress (PSC) union, CUNY, and State of New York officials. The lawsuit contests New York State’s “Taylor Law,” which grants unions monopoly bargaining power in the public sector.
Avraham Goldstein, a mathematics professor at the City University of New York (CUNY), has taken a significant step in challenging forced union association. In 2022, Goldstein and several colleagues filed a federal lawsuit against the Professional Staff Congress (PSC) union, CUNY, and New York State officials. The lawsuit contests the state's "Taylor Law," which allows unions to represent all public sector workers, including those who do not wish to be associated with them.
Delta Air Lines is set to resume its nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in June 2025. The route will be operated using the Airbus A350, which features modern onboard amenities.
Delta Air Lines is set to expand its international reach in 2025 with the introduction of two new routes, enhancing connections between the United States and both Europe and Asia. The airline will launch a nonstop service from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) in Denmark. This move aligns with Delta's recent codeshare agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), which transitioned from the Star Alliance to SkyTeam.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg addressed employees on October 11, 2024, regarding the company's current challenges and future direction. In a message to staff, Ortberg emphasized the need for structural changes to maintain competitiveness and fulfill customer expectations over the long term.
Delta Air Lines has announced a new nonstop service from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Copenhagen (CPH), set to begin in May 2025. The route will operate three times weekly, enhancing Delta's connectivity to Europe and expanding its offerings from MSP to seven European destinations.
Eurowings, Germany's second-largest airline, has announced a reduction in its services at Hamburg Airport for 2025 due to rising location costs. The airline plans to cut over 1,000 flights to and from Hamburg and transfer them to other locations. This decision will affect the popular Hamburg-Cologne/Bonn route, which will no longer be available in the summer timetable of 2025. Additionally, six destinations in Europe and North Africa will be removed from Eurowings' schedule.
The Lufthansa Group has been recognized with the award for the world's best airline app of 2024 at the World Aviation Festival. The app was evaluated by customers and nominated for the final round, where a jury of experts compared it to three other nominees in a competition known as the "Battle of the Airline Apps." The Lufthansa Group's app emerged victorious over those from Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Air India.
Delta Air Lines is marking two decades of operations in Santo Domingo, celebrating a long-standing connection between the United States and the Dominican Republic. Since launching its services in 2004, Delta has facilitated travel for over 16 million passengers to and from the Dominican Republic, with more than 6 million originating from Santo Domingo. The airline currently operates daily flights from Atlanta and three daily flights from New York's JFK Airport. Plans are underway to increase this to four daily flights by December 2024. Furthermore, in early 2025, Delta aims...
Due to rising costs in Hamburg, Condor has announced adjustments to its summer 2025 flight schedule.
Federal Express Corporation has introduced the FedEx Import Tool (FiT) in South Africa, aiming to improve the efficiency of the import process for businesses. The launch comes as South Africa experiences an increase in import volumes, which rose by 8.5% in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching a total value of $110 billion.