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RGN Premium is nearing its official launch date, with anticipation building among prospective users. The platform promises exclusive content for its members.
Chase's no annual fee Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card has reintroduced its best-ever initial bonus offer. The card offers $900 after spending $6,000 on purchases within three months of account opening.
Archer Aviation’s eVTOL prototype Midnight has completed 402 test flights this year, surpassing its goal of 400 flights in 2024, the company announced Tuesday.
Earlier this week, the Schrager Hampson Aviation Insurance Group (SHAIG) acquired Northeast Aviation & Marine Brokers. The New England firm, founded in 2001, is the fifth aviation insurance broker to come under the mantle of Schrager Hampson.
AT&T Employees Nationwide Continue Efforts to Remove CWA Union Bosses Imposed Through ‘Card Check’
United Airlines is reportedly considering a significant upgrade to its inflight Wi-Fi service by partnering with Starlink, according to aviation watchdog JonNYC. This potential shift comes after years of customer dissatisfaction with United's current Wi-Fi capabilities.
Oklahoma State University (OSU) has expanded and upgraded its flight training program with three new Cirrus SR20 G7 trainers. The current fleet includes previous-generation SR20 G6 models.
A new proposal to impose landing fees and use ADS-B data for invoicing operators at several Florida general aviation airports is drawing criticism from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). It remains unclear what the revenue from the fees, many tentatively set at $3 per 1,000 pounds of aircraft weight, would be used for. AOPA highlights that local taxpayers pay a minimal amount to support airports that are largely federally funded.
The Department of Transportation has sent letters to United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines demanding detailed information about their frequent flyer programs. The inquiry focuses on changes in award pricing, advance notice of program changes to members, and the value of points over the past six years. Each airline must respond by December 4.
Following the lead of Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss International Air Lines, EVA Air and All Nippon Airways have become the first Asian carriers to adopt a high-tech aircraft coating that reduces drag by emulating the skin of a shark. According to an article on Freightwaves, AeroShark surface coating is configured with sharkskin-like “riblets,” described as small protrusions in the coating measuring just 50 micrometers (0.002 inches) that have been shown to reduce aerodynamic drag by 1%. According to Lufthansa, if resurfaced with AeroShark coating, the global fleet of long-haul...
The landmark Janus SCOTUS case, argued by Foundation Legal Director William Messenger, significantly bolstered public employees' First Amendment rights. The impact of the case continues to unfold.
NASA confirmed that Boeing’s Starliner will undock from the International Space Station and return to Earth on Friday evening without astronauts onboard.
Texas Woman's University (TWU) is launching a new flight school, the Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences, this semester to empower women and address the pilot shortage.
Dnata, a prominent global air and travel services provider, has announced a significant development in its sustainability efforts. The company revealed that all non-electric airside vehicles and ground support equipment at its largest operational hub in Dubai are now powered exclusively by a biodiesel blend. This initiative is part of dnata's collaboration with Dubai Airports and the Emirates National Oil Company Group (ENOC).
Fifteen years ago, airlines were integrating the eXport socket into inflight entertainment systems, allowing passengers to connect their iPhone 3GS or iPod Classic via a 30-pin dock connector and a $40 cable. This enabled users to play MP3s and movies on board. However, as soon as these eXport-enabled seats were rolled out, Apple replaced the 30-pin connector with Lightning, rendering the new technology quickly obsolete.
A woman shared her experience as a middle seat passenger stuck between two manspreaders on a Flair Airlines flight from Winnipeg to Edmonton. She described how the man at the window seat encroached into her space, and despite her attempts to nudge his legs back, he did not comply. She eventually resorted to pushing his knee more aggressively.
When takeoff and landing slots at Washington’s Reagan National Airport were allocated, 10% were reserved for private aviation. The airport's proximity to D.C., right across the river from the White House, has historically necessitated strict protocols. Following the events of 9/11, when the national air system was shut down for two days, Reagan National remained closed for 23 days.
American Airlines is implementing a new strategy to encourage passengers to check their bags, aiming to streamline the boarding process for international flights. The airline's latest initiative involves offering a free checked bag lottery at airport kiosks during check-in.
On September 5, 2024, an incident in Las Vegas prompted a counterterrorism response when a hotel guest reportedly crafted a flamethrower using bongs, butane, and meth pipes. "While speaking with officers, Hamilton, who was covered in a black oily substance, reportedly said he was running from two people in the stairwell," according to Las Vegas Locally.