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Committed to supporting and accelerating the decarbonization of air transport, VINCI Airports is working to develop the use of hydrogen in airports.
Sheltair Aviation and the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) recently celebrated the grand opening of the Jerry Holland Destination: Aviation Playground, a tribute to Jerry Holland, who founded Sheltair Aviation Services in 1963. Jerry’s dedication to the general aviation and business aviation community has been instrumental in the growth of aviation in Florida. His commitment to constructing hangars and an award-winning FBO network to support aviation in Florida and beyond has been significant.
American Airlines flight 2861 from Orange County to Dallas experienced a delay exceeding three hours on Monday due to an unusual circumstance: the captain refused to operate the aircraft.
Menzies Aviation has announced the renewal of a major cargo and ground handling contract with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The agreement extends Menzies' provision of cargo warehouse and ramp handling services for all KLM/Martinair freighter operations at AMS for the next five years. This contract is Menzies' largest at the main international airport in the Netherlands, involving management of approximately 600 aircraft turns and nearly 100,000 tonnes of cargo annually.
A lavatory door detached inside Cathay Pacific flight 840 from Hong Kong to New York JFK shortly after takeoff and remained off for the duration of the flight. The incident was reported by @crucker.
The Big Mac is so ubiquitous that The Economist developed a price index for the burger as a way to measure purchasing power parity across economies.
What does your airport routine say about your personality?
JetBlue is offering non-stop business class flights from New York and Boston to Paris for under $2,000 roundtrip this summer.
Hyatt is in talks to acquire Standard Hotels. Discussions are in "advanced stages" but have not been finalized.
Former American Airlines Chairman Doug Parker has revealed efforts to use federal influence to challenge a smaller competitor, JSX. In March, during an appearance on the Airlines Confidential podcast, Parker disclosed that he and Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson had approached TSA Administrator David Pekoske a year earlier. They requested that JSX be prohibited from operating out of private terminals without TSA screeners.
The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card has introduced a new initial bonus offer, providing 5 free night awards valued at up to 300,000 points. This represents a significant increase from the previous offer of 140,000 points.
Fraport has announced a significant advancement in the upgrade of security checkpoints at Frankfurt Airport. Nine additional checkpoints equipped with modern CT technology and an innovative lane concept are now operational in Departures B-West of Terminal 1. This development aims to expedite passenger movement through this high-traffic area.
SATS Airport Services Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of SATS Ltd, SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC), and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to trial autonomous buses for transporting airport staff around Changi Airport’s airside. This initiative is co-funded under the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)’s Aviation Development Fund (ADF).
By John Hughel, Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office
Bombardier has completed the installation of over 3,000 solar panels on the roof of its London Biggin Hill Service Centre at London Biggin Hill Airport. This initiative underscores Bombardier's commitment to sustainable practices within the aviation industry and aims to reduce energy consumption across its global facilities.
An American Airlines first-class passenger caused a stir by sitting in the bulkhead row with her feet propped up on the wall, barefoot. Another passenger captured a photo and commented that American's planes "aren’t [passenger] bedrooms." The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about in-flight etiquette.
American Airlines has made significant changes to its AAdvantage Business program, a move following the departure of Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja. Raja had previously led a strategy aimed at reducing managed business travel by not offering discounts to companies, asserting that filling planes without these discounts would be more profitable and cost-effective.
Audio Authority has announced the release of the White Lightning SmartGPU, which features an advanced user interface, remote operation and control via a mobile device app, and an option for full-time battery maintenance charging.
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card currently has a limited-time offer that surpasses the previous one for Venture X. The earlier promotion included 75,000 bonus miles after $4,000 in purchases within three months.
Audio Authority, a U.S.-based leader in electronics design and manufacturing since 1976, has announced the launch of its newest evolution of the White Lightning brand of ground power units – the SmartGPU. Designed to meet the needs of a wide range of general aviation aircraft, from piston-powered planes to mid-size business jets, the SmartGPU aims to set new standards in power, control, safety, and convenience.