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The American Airlines Terminal 8 at New York JFK was evacuated around 7 a.m. this morning after an escalator caught fire in Concourse C, causing smoke to fill the terminal. Nearly 1,000 people were moved and departing flights were halted, though about 75 minutes later normal operations resumed. Four people were hospitalized out of nine with minor injuries, none of which appeared life-threatening.
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Delta Air Lines is emerging from one of the most significant airline meltdowns in recent history. Over a span of five days, the airline canceled more flights than it did in all of 2018 and 2019 combined. Aircraft were out of position, crew members were unaccounted for, and customers faced difficulties reaching the airline. Hundreds of thousands of passengers had their travel plans disrupted.
A police officer was recorded kicking and stomping on a man's head during an arrest at Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport in the U.K. on Tuesday.
Delta Air Lines has announced a policy change to reimburse customers who purchased airline tickets on other carriers due to Delta's recent cancellations. Over the past few days, Delta has canceled more than 5,000 flights.
Embraer Services & Support is accelerating its growth and consolidating its role as a key driver of future expansion by offering high-skilled agnostic services that combine operational excellence, customer experience, and innovative solutions. The business unit announced several new initiatives, including new MRO facilities, full-flight simulators network expansion, Pool Program growth, AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) update, and connectivity solutions for E-Jets.
The FAA has initiated a safety audit of Southwest Airlines following a series of near-miss incidents. Recently, one of the airline's planes came within feet of the water while still miles from Tampa, and another descended to just over 500 feet while still nine miles out from Oklahoma City airport.
Delta Air Lines faced significant operational challenges on Monday, canceling 1,153 flights or 29% of its operations and delaying another 45%. This followed a Sunday where 36% of flights were canceled and 44% delayed. By early Tuesday morning, over 10% of the day's flights had already been canceled.
Last June, Qatar Airways announced plans to eliminate its long-haul first class product, currently available only on Airbus A380 aircraft and ex-Cathay Pacific 777s. The airline's new CEO, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, revealed in March that they would introduce a new first class product for the new planes they plan to order.
Major airline caterer Gate Gourmet is scheduled to face a worker strike starting July 30. Unless there is a last-minute breakthrough in negotiations, the strike will proceed as planned.
American Airlines does not permit passengers to purchase an extra seat specifically for their pets, unlike JetBlue. However, passengers can still buy an additional seat for themselves, which some have reportedly used as a workaround.
Cirrus, a high-performance single-engine piston aircraft manufacturer, revealed a Limited-Edition SR Series aircraft to commemorate 10,000 SR Series deliveries. The 10,000th SR Series aircraft celebrates Cirrus’ past, present, and future as well as the team who made this milestone possible.
Delta Air Lines may be starting to turn a corner with their internal operations after experiencing significant disruptions on Friday. The airline cancelled thousands of flights, displacing hundreds of thousands of passengers. These cancellations were nearly three times the total number for all of 2019 and more than the combined cancellations for 2018 and 2019.
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, a specialist in temperature-controlled active packaging, has opened new Opticooler stations in Miami, USA, and Dublin, Ireland. These strategic locations enhance DoKaSch TS’s reach and provide better access to its reliable packaging solutions in the Americas and Europe, supporting the global supply of life-saving medicines.
Embraer has published Market Outlook 2024, its 20-year forecast for commercial aircraft deliveries in the sub-150-seat category. The report was presented at a press briefing during the Farnborough International Airshow.
Flux Power Holdings, Inc., a developer of advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions for commercial and industrial equipment, announced the OEM approval of its new L36 battery pack for Class 1 3-Wheel Counterbalance forklifts. The battery packs come with 630 Ah and 840 Ah capacity options.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET) has announced the creation of the Living Lab for Innovation in Aerospace (LIA). This initiative aligns with MET's commitment to reinventing the airport model and advancing aerospace technologies and environmental sustainability.
Shift5, the observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), has announced Shift5 Manifold 10, a configurable, passive serial bus interface designed to monitor, capture, and analyze high-volume data from up to 100 serial channels onboard modern aircraft at the edge. A key component of the Shift5 Platform, the bus-agnostic Manifold 10 enables real-time data access, contextual insights, actionable analytics, and alerting. This facilitates smarter and faster decision-making so operators and maintainers can meet the rigorous cybersecurity and maintenance demands of...
Plaza Premium Group (PPG), a global leader in airport hospitality services and an eight-time recipient of the “World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge” award by Skytrax, has announced plans to significantly expand its presence across the Americas. This move aligns with the Group’s broader commitment to invest $300 million globally over the next three years, focusing on sustainable solutions, advanced technologies, and enhanced customer experiences.
United Airlines has imposed new conditions on sick time that flight attendants had earned. Cabin crew members who call in sick from Friday through Sunday must now submit an Absence Certificate completed by a doctor. This certificate details the employee’s treatment plan and medical progress, going beyond a simple doctor's note.