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Jet Linx, a locally focused Aircraft Management and Jet Card Company, has announced the appointment of Zach Sperber as Executive Vice President of Aircraft Management. This strategic hire underscores Jet Linx's commitment to strengthening its leadership team and enhancing its aircraft management services with capabilities to manage aircraft at any location nationwide.
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has initiated a three-month trial using HVO biofuel in its airside transport fleet at London’s Heathrow Airport. This initiative aligns with SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities and Heathrow’s goal for all airport vehicles to be zero-emission or use biofuels by 2030.
A confrontation between a guest and Silverton security in Las Vegas ended in a chase through the hotel parking lot, as reported by Go Knights Go! on Twitter. The incident was captured and shared on social media, drawing significant attention.
The JetBlue flight attendants union informed crewmembers on Thursday that the airline plans to reduce the number of flight attendants starting in September due to schedule reductions. This reduction is expected to last through the winter season, with an estimated 39,000 flight attendant hours being cut from the schedule. As a result, JetBlue is offering leaves of absence for up to six months.
An American Airlines passenger flying from Dallas Fort Worth to Los Angeles took another passenger’s bulkhead seat and refused to give it up, arguing that it was his by right due to his U.S. citizenship. Despite requests from flight attendants to move, all passengers were eventually deplaned to remove him peacefully.
The Airbus A321XLR, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This certification paves the way for the aircraft's entry into service by the end of the summer. The Type Certificate was handed over by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA, to Isabelle Bloy, A321XLR Chief Engineer. Certification of the Pratt & Whitney engine version is expected later in 2024.
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants has announced a tentative agreement with American Airlines. The negotiations, which took place in Phoenix without federal mediators, concluded this week.
In what is being described as an unprecedented IT failure, a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. led to the crash of numerous Microsoft Windows computer systems worldwide.
Vintage in Review, an informal and interactive presentation series during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that showcases unique airplanes built between the dawn of powered flight and 1970, will take place from July 22-26 adjacent to the Vintage Hangar. This year’s headline presentations will focus on antique and classic aircraft from the 1920s to the 1940s and are open to all attending AirVenture.
Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for President on Thursday. His Vice Presidential running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, almost missed the event because his team had forgotten to secure clearance for the charter plane bringing him to the convention to enter its restricted airspace.
When observing the activity at an airport, one can see a coordinated effort to ensure travelers reach their destinations. This includes baggage being transported, jet bridges connecting planes, and various carts, trucks, belts, and ramps in operation. However, the unseen efforts of Delta’s Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team are crucial in maintaining these operations.
GE Aerospace announced plans to invest more than $1 billion over five years in its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and component repair facilities worldwide.
Unique and customizable cabin lighting inspired by the colors of the Australian landscape and grounded in science will be featured on Qantas’ upcoming Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights to help minimize jetlag and improve customer wellbeing.
A reader flying American Airlines from Nice to Philadelphia boarded their aircraft to find that the tray table at their economy seat 13K was broken. "Broken tray in seat 13K not ideal for an eight-hour flight with a 6-year-old," the passenger remarked.
The new long-range Airbus A321XLR has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aircraft has been certified with CFM LEAP-1A engines, and a Pratt & Whitney version is expected to be certified later this year. The first plane is anticipated to enter service later this summer, with over 500 units ordered to date.
During United Airlines' second-quarter earnings call on Thursday, CEO Scott Kirby articulated his belief that economic forces will drive up airline industry revenue. In response to a question by J.P. Morgan’s Jamie Baker, Kirby explained that mean regression alone will result in higher fares.
Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, will showcase its latest innovations in engineering simulation, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-performance computing (HPC) at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. The event is scheduled to take place from July 22 to 26 at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in the U.K. Altair's solutions are transforming aerospace engineering and production processes.
Boeing Co. has agreed to plead guilty to criminal conspiracy charges related to the two fatal crashes of its 737 Max aircraft.
An Air India passenger's refusal to consume food and beverages on a flight from Jeddah to Delhi raised suspicions among the airline crew. The man declined water when offered by a flight attendant and continued to refuse all subsequent offers of food and drink. This behavior prompted the flight attendant to notify the captain, who then alerted security agencies through Air Traffic Control.
Work is underway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to become the first airport in the nation to use a special cleaning technology that more fully removes foam containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” from airport fire trucks and replace it with new fluorine-free foam. All five of SEA’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles will be ready with the new product. Prior to approvals granted in 2023, the nation’s airports were required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue using PFAS...