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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.
Boeing and Lufthansa Technik have announced an agreement designating Lufthansa Technik as the first Boeing Licensed Service Center (BLSC) for cabin modifications on 787 Dreamliner airplanes. This collaboration aims to enhance market options and capacity for such modifications. The announcement was made jointly at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Over the next 20 years, Boeing projects a continued significant demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial airplane fleet expands. The company's 2024 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) indicates that the industry will require nearly 2.4 million new professionals to support the growing commercial fleet and meet the long-term increase in air travel.
Autonomous technology developed in the UK has received significant German endorsement following a demonstration at Stuttgart Airport.
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. and Bridgestone Corporation have expanded the application of tire wear prediction technology to implement scheduled tire replacement operations for large jet aircraft, including the Airbus A350-900, which has been operated by JAL since May 2024.
Justin Brennan has recently joined Power Stow as Vice President of Sales for Power Stow Americas. Brennan will collaborate closely with Ben Reeves, Ken Brown, Michael Magnotti, and the rest of the Power Stow team to ensure success in the Americas region, focusing on new markets and customers.
Airbus and Airports Council International (ACI) World have signed a cooperation agreement to support the industry’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of aviation.
Delta Air Lines has been grappling with significant operational disruptions since Friday, resulting from a widespread system failure caused by CrowdStrike. While other airlines have managed to recover, Delta continues to face substantial challenges.
When Southwest Airlines experienced a prolonged disruption over Christmas 2022, it faced significant media criticism. In contrast, Delta Air Lines' recent operational issues have not attracted the same level of negative attention.
SATS Airport Services Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SATS Ltd, the world’s largest provider of air cargo handling services and Asia’s pre-eminent provider of food solutions, SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC), a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider in Asia-Pacific, and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start a proof of concept (POC) on the use of autonomous buses to transport airport staff around Changi Airport’s airside.
Despite reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with American Airlines, the union representing flight attendants is advising its members to continue wearing "WAR" pins and bag tags. The acronym, which initially stood for "we are ready," has taken on a more confrontational tone as negotiations persist.
Boeing and Korean Air have announced the airline's intent to purchase up to 50 of Boeing's fuel-efficient widebody airplanes, including 20 777-9s and 20 787-10s, with options for an additional 10 of the largest 787 Dreamliner variant.
Qatar Airways has unveiled the next generation of its acclaimed QSuites, marking an incremental improvement over its existing business class product. The new suite continues to feature alternating forward- and rear-facing rows of seats, which allow a group of four passengers in the center section to combine their seats into a larger space.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting the White House and addressing Congress this week, marking his first trip abroad on board Wing Of Zion, Israel's new Air Force One. This reconfigured aircraft is making its debut in operational service.
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