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Heart Aerospace, a Swedish company, is set to unveil a technology demonstrator for its ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner this fall.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) clearinghouse to address concerns about the aviation industry's capacity to meet European mandates on SAF usage.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has broadened the range of certification tasks that Vertical Aerospace can perform under its design organization approval (DOA).
This morning, NASA astronauts and Boeing Starliner test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams conducted a live video press conference from the International Space Station (ISS). They acknowledged the challenges the Starliner faced with disabled reaction control system (RCS) jets and degraded thrust from the propulsion engines. With no clear schedule for their return, they expressed confidence in the test process and the engineering prowess of their ground team.
Indonesia AirAsia has announced that it has once again attained the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). "IOSA is crucial for airlines as it ensures compliance with globally recognized operational security and safety standards," stated Veranita Yosephine, CEO of Indonesia AirAsia, in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Business aircraft flight activity experienced a decline in June, with a 3.4% drop compared to the previous year, according to TraqPak data from Argus International.
Eswatini Air, the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Eswatini, is considering expanding its operations to connect with all countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and potentially adding a new route to Johannesburg's Lanseria International Airport. The airline aims to make air travel more affordable and accessible, contributing to significant growth in traffic volumes.
Cameras are ubiquitous, and hikers in the Devil’s Thumb area of Colorado on July 4 nearly captured a plane crash. The hikers posted a video showing an aircraft, possibly a Cessna 152, recovering from an incipient spin just feet from the ground near the top of the Continental Divide. The formation known as Devil’s Thumb is at an elevation of 12,200 feet. It was a warm day even at that altitude, as evidenced by the clothing worn by the hiker. No further details are available.
Clay Lacy Aviation has expanded its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services by completing its first five installations of Starlink. Expert maintenance technicians at Clay Lacy’s Waterbury-Oxford Airport (KOXC) and Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) FAA Part 145 Repair Stations completed the work on three Gulfstream G550s, a G650ER, and a Bombardier Global 6000.
An evangelical pastor attacked his wife on Alaska Airlines after she received an upgrade and he did not. The incident occurred on Alaska flight 275 from Seattle to Anchorage last Tuesday. Seventy-five-year-old Roger Allan Holmberg Sr. reportedly "flipped [his wife] the bird" and assaulted her upon learning of her Mileage Plan elite status.
The USA's 20 busiest airports account for 78% of the country's flights, with services currently 5% lower than in July 2019. Five airports have experienced a significant reduction, losing over 100 daily departures each, with Chicago O'Hare down by 239. Detroit has seen nearly one in four outbound flights cut.
Turkish Airlines has reached an agreement with AerCap to lease ten Airbus A321neo aircraft.
United Airlines, already under increased scrutiny by the FAA for maintenance issues, is investigating the loss of one of eight main gear wheels on one of its Boeing 757s. The incident occurred on Monday when the 30-year-old plane was taking off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Despite losing a wheel, the flight continued to Denver and landed without further complications.
Nearly 400 SLH hotels are now accessible through the Hilton Honors partnership, allowing members to earn points on paid rates and redeem them for stays at luxury properties. This development enhances Hilton's offerings in the luxury redemption market, making their points more attractive.
Butler National Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Avcon Industries, Inc., has obtained Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the Avcon dual camera port installation and the Avcon "Special Mission Pod" modification on Textron/Cessna Model 208B airplanes.
Airbus Helicopters has delivered its first H160 helicopter to the United States, marking its entry into service in the country.
Medevac, short for "medical evacuation," refers to the transportation of patients by air, often in critical condition, from one location to another for urgent medical care. These flights are essential for ensuring that patients reach specialized medical facilities quickly, particularly when ground transportation is not feasible due to distance, terrain, or time constraints.
Elevate MRO, a division of Elevate Aviation Group (EAG), has announced the opening of a new aircraft maintenance center at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Denver. The expansion includes increased staff and maintenance teams to support the existing client base and enhance aircraft maintenance service availability while supporting Elevate Jet's management, charter, and aircraft sales capabilities.
After more than a year of intense mobilizations and negotiations, the United Services Union (ver.di) has successfully concluded collective bargaining agreements for retail workers in all regions across Germany. After concluding agreements in most regions in the past months, the trade union finally signed with employer associations in the remaining ones, Berlin and Brandenburg, on 4 July 2024.
The American Airlines flight attendants union has altered its stance, moving away from the assertion that a strike is imminent. The threat of a strike has, however, brought them closer to reaching an agreement with the airline.