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The standard allowable time for evacuating an aircraft under FAA and European rules is 90 seconds. Airlines must simulate these evacuations to demonstrate that their plane configurations make this possible. In an emergency, people need to exit an aircraft quickly.
A Spirit Airlines flight from California to Las Vegas experienced significant delays, leading to a breakdown among gate agents and frustration among passengers. One agent, attempting to manage the situation, addressed the crowd: "Everybody’s attention right now! Right now! Alright, now, [do you all] wanna get on this flight or not?" She continued, expressing her frustration: "Everyone’s gonna shut up and we’re gonna say this once, and we’ll only gonna say this again ’cause we’re frustrated as hell!" The specific cause of her anger was unclear, but it prompted a strong...
Air New Zealand has responded to a petition in the City of New Plymouth, North Island, which considered banning g-string bikinis from public pools. The airline has added flights to the South Pacific, promoting "freedom of choice" in swimwear.
November 1-3 marks this year's ZorkFest in Las Vegas. Last year, the event took place in Reno, which was less convenient but still offered a beautiful setting. The sessions were held in a suite with historical significance, as it was where a future President first interacted with a porn star who later became widely known.
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Each Saturday morning, Adrian Waltz reviews newly added and removed flights from airline schedules. This week, he noted a significant update from American Airlines.
Candace McGraw, CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), was recently appointed as the first female Chair of Airports Council International (ACI) World. In her new role, McGraw has outlined her vision for the organization and reflected on the achievements at CVG during her tenure.
Hermeus is testing its proprietary precooler technology with the Pratt & Whitney F100 engine. This video shows some of the best camera angles from testing.
American Airlines flight 2045 from San Francisco to Miami was forced to evacuate due to a fire inside the aircraft cabin on Friday. The Airbus A321 was boarding for its trip to Miami at 12:15 p.m. when smoke reportedly filled the cabin, prompting crew members to evacuate the aircraft. Passengers exited via both emergency slides and the still-attached jetbridge.
Wells Fargo has introduced two new credit cards in partnership with Expedia, promising significant savings on hotel stays for cardholders. For years, hotels have promoted direct booking campaigns, suggesting that the best deals are available through their websites rather than online travel agencies like Expedia. Typically, customers could save 2% as loyalty program members or more with AAA or corporate discounts—rates not accessible through OTAs.
Bombardier has announced the presence of the Challenger 3500 aircraft mockup at the private terminal of Costa Smeralda Airport in Olbia, Italy. Throughout the summer, business aviation clients will have an opportunity to experience the cabin and seating of the super midsize jet. The journey of the full-size aircraft mockup included stops in Paris and Nice, France, providing a setting for European clients to discover its features.
An Alaska Airlines baggage agent at Newark Airport engaged in a heated confrontation with a customer over delayed luggage. The incident escalated when another passenger attempted to intervene.
Airports worldwide are increasingly adopting electrification to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. This transition is driven by a growing commitment to sustainability, which has evolved from a buzzword to a critical mandate. By integrating more electric solutions, airports can significantly lower their fossil fuel consumption, leading to more environmentally friendly operations.
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Aircraft cleaning presents numerous challenges for airlines, from dealing with environmental factors to ensuring efficiency and sustainability. Whether the temperature outside is sub-zero or the airfield is exposed to a sandstorm, the aircraft needs to be cleaned. Automated systems, like those from Nordic Dino, provide a versatile and effective solution to the many challenges airlines face.
Skyryse, the creator of SkyOS, a universal operating system for flight, has announced the expansion of its operations with a new facility in El Segundo, California. This additional light industrial facility triples its integration and testing footprint and marks a significant milestone as Skyryse moves closer to certification and first deliveries of Skyryse One, its first aircraft equipped with SkyOS.
Delta Air Lines is earning half the industry’s profit, with a 13.6% operating margin and $1.3 billion in earnings for the last quarter. Despite these figures, both are down year-over-year, and the airline has lowered its guidance for the third quarter. Following Thursday morning's announcement, Delta's stock initially lost 8% of its value but regained half by the end of the trading day.
Final preparations are underway as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is set to become the focal point of the aviation world on July 22-28. More than 10,000 aircraft and 650,000 people are expected to attend the weeklong convention for all things aviation. Wittman Regional Airport is expected to once again become the world’s busiest airport during that week.
A federal judge has issued a ruling permitting Westchester County Airport to limit flights out of private terminals by carriers that sell seats to the public.