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News from September 2024
Airline schedule "meltdowns" have recently been a topic of concern. Whether the disruption affects the entire industry or just one carrier, a common question arises: why does it take several days or even a week for airlines to return to normal operations after a disruptive event like a storm that lasts only a few hours?
A much-needed electrical utility center may soon replace a beloved private airport south of Seattle. A local utilities manager, himself a pilot, who helped make the call says there's no better option. Mark Flury, a pilot based at another airport, told the Seattle Times he understands the turmoil the closure of First Air Field in Monroe, Washington, will cause. However, he believes the 36-acre parcel is ideal for centralizing Snohomish County Public Utility District's electrical distribution services. Geoffrey Monroe, the city's mayor and a hangar renter at First Air Field,...
As Eutelsat Group begins to outline its plans for the Eutelsat OneWeb Gen 2 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network, the satellite operator has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring compatibility and continuity of services for current customers. This is supported by the existing Gen 1 LEO network of 648 operational Ku-band satellites.
dnata, a global provider of air and travel services, has secured a multi-year ground handling contract with easyJet at Zurich Airport in Switzerland. This agreement will enable dnata to offer comprehensive passenger, ramp, and baggage services to the low-cost airline. The dnata team is expected to enhance the travel experience for approximately 640,000 passengers on easyJet's 3,800 annual flights.
At the start of the summer, concerns were raised about American Airlines' reliability. Department of Transportation (DOT) data indicates that passengers experiencing delays, cancellations, diversions, lost bags, or being denied boarding despite having a ticket are most likely flying with American Airlines.
Qatar Airways has introduced an interactive advertisement that allows users to place themselves in a promotional film using artificial intelligence. By uploading a photo, individuals can be inserted into a romantic travel adventure, effectively creating a deepfake of themselves within the short film. Participants become the lead actors in various global locations such as Tokyo, Cape Town, and Doha.
A tourist's recent encounter with border control has sparked discussions on privacy invasion. The incident, shared under the hashtag #travelstorytime, involved a woman being interrogated by border guards about her tampon.
Denver’s Brown Palace Hotel, now part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, is experiencing significant operational challenges that have drastically altered the guest experience.
Canadian Aviator Magazine reports that Canadian military search and rescue aircraft are now equipped with devices capable of tracking cellphones carried by pilots and passengers. The equipment, part of the Canadian Airborne Sensor for Search and Rescue (CASSAR) system, detects cell tower interrogation signals emitted by cellphones. This technology has been installed in CC-130H aircraft dedicated to search and rescue missions.
Boeing's Starliner crew capsule experienced a sixth thruster issue and a temporary guidance system malfunction during its return from the International Space Station (ISS) to the New Mexico Desert on Saturday. The capsule is scheduled for launch next August, with uncertainties remaining about whether it will be crewed.
Honeywell’s Boeing 757-200 testbed aircraft is on a nine-stop tour of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, demonstrating resilient connectivity to potential defense and government customers and journalists. Invited onboard the demonstration flight out of London Stansted Airport, participants experienced one of Honeywell's top airliners.
The shift from written travel reports to video reviews has brought a new level of relatability and humor to the genre. A recent example is a review of Qatar Airways' QSuites, which captures the experience of a first-time business class flyer with both wit and charm.
Aviation analytics company Cirium has released its August data on airline on-time performance. Delta Air Lines has posted an 80.9% on-time arrival performance, securing the top position in North America. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines followed closely, both maintaining an on-time rate of over 78%.
A recent incident at the Holiday Inn & Suites Durango Downtown has raised concerns about hotel security. At approximately 3:00 AM, a man allegedly broke into a guest's room and attempted to steal a purse. The guest reported the incident to management, who informed the police that similar incidents had occurred recently. A maintenance employee reassured the guests, stating, "This happens a lot and please don't be afraid it is safe here."
This morning, two Delta Air Lines aircraft collided on the taxiway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. No injuries were reported in the incident, which involved a Bombardier CRJ900 operated by Endeavor (Delta Connection) and an Airbus A350.
Southwest Airlines announced that former CEO and current Chairman Gary Kelly will step down. This move fulfills part of the leadership change demanded by Elliott Management. Several other board members will also leave, with plans to expand the board again, suggesting Elliott will gain representation.
Nicholas Lenning, an EMT with Medstar Ambulance in Clinton Township, Michigan, has filed federal unfair labor practice charges against United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Union Local 876. The charges allege illegal deductions of union dues from his paycheck without his consent, in violation of federal law. Lenning submitted the charges to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) with assistance from National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation staff attorneys.
Every year since 2001, I have always taken note of the weather on September 11. It was on that morning back then, as I walked to my car before the early morning drive to work in northern New Jersey, I remember how the day dawned. The sky was sparklingly clear–deep blue and not a cloud to be seen. But as a pilot, I also noted that the wind was virtually dead calm–a very unusual combination, at least here in the Northeast. I clearly remember thinking, “What a beautiful, smooth day to fly!”
James Thistlethwaite's exhibition "Subtle Folds" is now on display at John Wayne Airport. The exhibit emphasizes Thistlethwaite’s exploration of candid human repose and the interplay between texture and color. His hyperrealistic drawings focus on the delicate and intricate details of fabric and skin, capturing their essence with precision. The collection features his signature use of monochromatic charcoal, accented with vibrant touches of yellow.
In a significant incident at the Atlanta airport, a Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900 bound for Tokyo collided with a Delta Connection CRJ-900, resulting in substantial damage to both aircraft. The accident occurred around 10:07 AM on September 10, 2024, as both planes were taxiing for departure. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.