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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.
Dan’s Deals has highlighted a new opportunity to redeem Air France KLM Flying Blue points for travel on El Al. All major transferable currencies—Chase, American Express, Citi, Capital One, and Bilt—transfer to Air France KLM, making these points accessible to many travelers. Pricing through Flying Blue is significantly lower than booking directly with El Al or through Delta.
A passenger on Frontier Airlines flight 1449 from Atlanta to Denver on Saturday evening reported being removed from the aircraft after boarding to make room for staff. The medical student stated she was "threatened with arrest" if she did not relinquish her seat, resulting in her missing the wedding she was traveling to attend. The flight subsequently experienced a delay of approximately 40 minutes before departing without her.
United Airlines has introduced new requirements for flight attendants calling in sick on weekends, mandating documentation from a doctor to substantiate the absence. The airline cited a 23% increase in sick calls over weekends this summer as the reason for the policy change.
SkyTeam member Vietnam Airlines operates a non-stop service between the U.S. and Vietnam, offering four weekly flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City using an Airbus A350. Currently, there is notable business class award availability for up to four passengers per flight, with options extending up to eleven months in advance. This route can also serve as a gateway for further travel within Southeast Asia or beyond, subject to mileage requirements.
United Airlines has announced a new policy requiring flight attendants to provide a doctor’s note when calling in sick on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays. The airline cited an increase in sick calls over summer weekends by as much as 23%, suggesting that some crew members may be misusing their sick leave.
Delta Air Lines continues to face significant operational challenges, with more cancellations than any other airline globally, following the CrowdStrike outage. Endeavor Air, owned by Delta, is experiencing even worse performance in percentage terms. United Airlines also struggles with recovery.
One hotel in Europe has taken a stringent approach to prevent towel theft by informing guests that all towels are equipped with an invisible, localizable RFID chip. The hotel's management warns that if the towels do not remain in the apartment, they reserve the right to report the incident to relevant authorities, with fines ranging from €300.00 to €15,000.00.
A Marriott Ambassador member, who spends over 100 nights and $23,000 annually with the hotel chain, reported an unsettling incident upon returning to their room. The guest found a housekeeping cart in front of their door and the housekeeper inside the bathroom. When asked to wait outside until she was done, the guest insisted on entering to store food in the refrigerator.