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Cockpits have evolved from basic analog instruments to digital displays, improving safety and reducing workload. Glass cockpits, introduced by Airbus A310 in 1982, replaced analog gauges with electronic displays. Future cockpit innovations may include LCD technology, touchscreen controls, and eye-tracking systems, posing challenges in data handling.
Fiji Airways will launch non-stop service from Dallas-Fort Worth to Nadi, Fiji. This route aligns with the carrier's recent full membership in oneworld and its adoption of American Airlines' AAdvantage as its frequent flyer program. Speculation suggests that Seattle, home to oneworld member Alaska Airlines, may be added as a future destination.
An amphibious-float-equipped firefighting aircraft crashed Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the death of the pilot. According to reports from the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office, the Air Tractor AT-802 FireBoss struck a mountainside and crashed into Hauser Lake while combating a fire at Horse Gulch, northeast of Helena, Montana.
Chase has introduced its most significant offer to date for the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card, allowing new cardholders to earn 120,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening. This offer surpasses last year's 100,000-point initial bonus, which had been considered one of the best credit card offers.
The strike at the Bombardier Global plant has concluded after 18 days with a new three-year collective agreement. The agreement includes a 12.5% wage increase, enhanced pension contributions, and increased job security.
Avfuel has announced that C.R. Sincock, II, Executive Vice President for Avfuel and President and CEO of its sister company Avflight, has been elected to serve a second term as a board member for the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). The three-year appointment was made official during NATA’s annual meeting on June 25.
Finnair has unveiled its new Schengen Lounge at Helsinki Airport, which opened on July 9 and can accommodate up to 440 guests. Located near gate 21 on the third floor, the lounge is inspired by Finnair’s Nordic design language, featuring wooden surfaces and earthy colors. It is divided into two areas: a classic Business Lounge and the exclusive Platinum Corner.
Pilot logbooks are essential tools for commercial pilots, serving as legal records and resumes of experience. These books have evolved over time to become key documents on electronic devices. Digital logbooks are now favored due to their sustainability, accuracy, and ease of organization.
The possibility of hydrogen-powered flight suggests greater opportunities for fossil-free travel, with technological advances progressing rapidly. Studies from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden indicate that nearly all air travel within a 750-mile radius (1200 km) could be achieved using hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2045. A novel heat exchanger currently under development could extend this range further.
A woman traveling in business class on a long-haul flight was approached by a flight attendant before departure, who requested that she switch seats with a six-year-old child seated in economy. The child's mother, also seated in business class, cited a booking glitch as the reason for the seating discrepancy and insisted on sitting next to her child.
Textron Aviation announced the delivery of the first Cessna SkyCourier configured with the factory Combi interior. Everts Air, a Part 135/121 operator based in Alaska, accepted the utility turboprop twin to serve its passenger, cargo, and charter customers throughout the state. Everts also operates throughout North, Central, and South America as well as in the Caribbean region. The company already operates a SkyCourier in freighter configuration in Alaska, along with six Cessna Caravan turboprop singles.
Mainline Aviation is partnering with SAS Scandinavian Airlines to provide in-flight catering services for the airline's transatlantic route from Atlanta to Copenhagen. The route operates daily during the summer months, utilizing an Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
Flight attendants with flight training and a private pilot's license can potentially assist pilots in landing an aircraft during an emergency. They learn basic aircraft terminology and undergo pilot incapacitation training to safely remove ill or incapacitated pilots from their seats. If both pilots are incapacitated, flight attendants may need to communicate with air traffic control and receive guidance from a professional pilot on landing the aircraft.
Sheltair, an FBO operator and aviation real estate developer, has initiated construction on a new hangar complex at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB) in Central Florida.
When flying, passengers are the airline's customers, not the airport's. Airports often do not know individual passengers but view them as products. Their real clients are airlines and local politicians. This perspective influences decisions such as the removal of moving walkways at airports like Dallas-Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare to encourage shopping rather than convenience.
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) is nearing the completion of the first stage of its Series B funding round, expected by the end of July.
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, and ExxonMobil, an energy and petrochemical company, have initiated a six-month trial to fuel 12 of dnata’s airside vehicles and generator sets with renewable diesel. The trial employs Esso Renewable Diesel R20 (R20), a high-quality fuel that reportedly reduces lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 15.4 percent compared to conventional diesel. R20, which contains at least 20 percent renewable content, can be used in existing diesel engines and is available at selected Esso service stations and through bulk delivery to...
PrivateSky, the sole fixed-base operator (FBO) at Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, has initiated legal proceedings against its landlord, Lee County Port Authority (LCPA).
When booking a hotel, confirmation is typically instant. However, Airbnb operates differently, often requiring host approval before finalizing a reservation. Hosts may reject requests for various reasons, including information gleaned from social media profiles.