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Airlines demonstrate loyalty to frequent fliers by providing complimentary lounge access with amenities such as comfortable seating, WiFi, and refreshments. Airport lounges offer a tranquil environment equipped with conveniences like showers, meeting rooms, and local cuisine options. Various airlines have exclusive lounges at their hub airports, offering travelers a VIP experience before their flights.
The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 757-200 aircraft. This directive, driven by concerns over structural integrity, focuses on planes that have been "modified by particular supplemental type certificates."
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Butler National a supplemental type certificate for installing Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics' new standby altimeter and attitude indicator in Learjet Models 23 through 60.
American Airlines AAdvantage miles expire after 24 months of inactivity unless you earn or redeem miles with the airline or its partners. With Frontier Airlines, you must earn miles every 12 months to keep them from expiring. Spirit Airlines Free Spirit points expire after 12 months of no activity, but you can earn and redeem points with Spirit or its non-airline partners.
The families of two construction workers who died in a hangar collapse in Idaho have filed a lawsuit against the contractors responsible for its construction.
Online flight crew staffing company CrewBlast is expanding its services to include full-time placements.
Alaska Airlines will commence flights from Seattle to Liberia, Costa Rica, in December. The route will be the carrier's second-longest by distance but will rank first based on time, with a maximum block of 8 hours and 15 minutes.
Virgin Australia has scaled back its routes and now focuses primarily on domestic flights, although it still serves five international destinations. Despite facing competition from other airlines, Virgin Australia offers seven lounges equipped with amenities such as free WiFi and showers.
A Saudi Airlines flight from Riyadh with 276 passengers and 21 crew members caught fire upon landing at Peshawar’s Bacha Khan International Airport in Pakistan.
JetBlue Airways has the longest domestic stage length in the United States, averaging 1,026 nautical miles (1,901 kilometers). In comparison, major carriers such as United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines have average distances below the industry standard. Southwest Airlines ranks 11th out of the 13 carriers examined.
Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a strategy for the future implementation of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi services in Californian airports. The plan aims to reduce city-airport commute times by using electric air taxis, reflecting the state's commitment to climate innovation and cleaner transportation.
Fiji Airways is applying for a new route to Dallas, increasing its North American presence. The airline already flies to Honolulu, Los Angeles, and San Francisco in the US. Fiji Airways will get a full oneworld membership in 2025, providing more benefits for its passengers.
Cessna TTx was once a fast and advanced single-engine aircraft that faced challenges in the market. Competition, low sales, and production challenges led to the end of TTx's production in 2018. Cessna's strategic shift focused on core products, leading to the TTx's discontinuation for efficiency.
Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation have announced a partnership to develop air taxi networks using electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in California.
Avports, the operator of New York's Westchester County Airport (KHPN), has collaborated with Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology and Westchester County to create a paid college internship program.
SWISS only has four remaining A340-300s. The type will be used on five routes between August and December. Given the type's route network, SWISS has the world's longest average A340 stage length. There are few Airbus A340s left in the world. Despite only operating four exciting and characterful A340s, SWISS has the world's fourth-highest number of flights by them. Only Lufthansa, Iran's Mahan Air, and Edelweiss have more. Like any older equipment, the A340 has considerably higher fuel burn than the newer twin types. However, it is somewhat offset by much lower lease rates.
A LATAM Airlines Boeing 777-300ER experienced a tail strike incident at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) on July 9. The aircraft, registered as PT-MUG, was operating flight LA8073 from MXP to Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) when it scraped its tail on the runway during takeoff.
British Airways and Chase have launched the "Luggage Tagged Sweepstakes," offering one million Avios and a custom luggage set to five winners. The sweepstakes, exclusive to British Airways Executive Club members in the US aged 18 and up, runs until August 27th. Entrants can participate daily via the official sweepstakes webpage.
The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking a more cost-effective, long-range reconnaissance drone to replace the MQ-9 Reaper. The Unmanned Long-Endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft (ULTRA), based on a sport glider, has already been deployed and offers over 80 hours of endurance with a 400-pound payload.
For the first time in nearly a decade, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket experienced a malfunction while attempting to deliver a batch of internet satellites into orbit on Thursday night.