How a system for autonomous aircraft taxiing could save airlines money
With technological developments promising changes in the way the aviation industry operates, we could well see a future where aircraft will be able to move autonomously on the ground 鈥 all with the help of an innovative concept that only uses the auxiliary power unit (APU). Explaining the…
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United Airlines launches recruitment program to entice military pilot veterans
United Airlines is turning to military veterans to address the issue of pilot shortage. The Chicago-based airline has announced the launch of a recruitment program to provide active-duty…
IndiGo flights at Bengaluru’s KIA report close encounters with drone
Two IndiGo planes departing from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in India narrowly avoided potential collisions with an unidentified drone. The consecutive…
Boeing pays $8.1 million to settle claims of Osprey manufacturing issues
Boeing has reached a settlement of $8.1 million to resolve claims of contract non-compliance with the US Navy dating back to 2007, the US Department of Justice announced on September 28,…
How to become a flight attendant – your ultimate guide
For many people who have a passion for travel, customer service and adventure, becoming a flight attendant is a dream job. Flight attendants are the public face of airlines, ensuring the…
Jammed elevators led to 2021 Houston Boeing MD-87 private jet crash: NTSB
The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that jammed elevators, plus the failure to implement preflight procedure, probably caused a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-87 to crash at…
European Sky Shield: Germany orders Arrow-3 air defense system from Israel
Germany has signed an agreement with Israel for the acquisition of the Arrow-3 air defense system, valued at approximately 鈧4 billion ($4.2 billion). The Arrow-3 is a hypersonic…
How Berlin Brandenburg Airport is changing the narrative
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) may have faced a rough start, with both the industry and the public having a negative view of the airport, but the situation has been changing for the better,…
Air India Express鈥 first ever Boeing 737 MAX leaves Seatle for new home
Air India Express鈥 first ever Boeing 737 MAX has left the Seatle Boeing Field (BFI) and is now making its way to its new home in India, via Iceland and Kuwait. The 737 MAX 8…
Australia grounds NH-90 helicopters ahead of early retirement
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has announced that its NH-90 helicopters, known locally as MRH-90 Taipan, will not return to flying operations in advance of their planned withdrawal…
China Eastern places order for 100 COMAC C919 jets in $9.9 billion deal
China Eastern Airlines has announced the purchase of 100 Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) C919 aircraft in a deal which is expected to be worth around $9.9 billion. …
Catastrophe narrowly averted during children’s initiation flight in France
Suspicious cuts were found on the wings of an aircraft that was about to carry three children on an initiation flight. On September 24, 2023, at Calais鈥揇unkerque Airport (CQF) in…
Woman manages to sneak onto Southwest flight to catch Beyonce’s concert
A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) on September 27, 2023 found itself in a peculiar situation: it was carrying one extra passenger…
New SAS Chief Commercial Officer discusses airline’s revival strategy
Paul Verhagen was appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Scandinavian airline SAS in September 2023. The airline executive, who has previously held senior managerial roles at airlines…
How does IAG tackle environmental responsibility? Head of sustainability explains
At a time when airlines are increasingly at the center of climate concerns, sustainability has become a key corporate function, even more so when you are one of the world精东影业 largest and most…
Global Airlines contract A380 expert firm with first jumbo expected within months
Global Airlines has sourced the skills and expertise of Hi Fly, the largest Airbus widebody aircraft wet lease specialist in the world. Portuguese based Hi Fly were the first company to…
19 security staff fired at MNL Airport; chief of security quits amid theft cases
The chief of Manila International Airport精东影业 (MNL) Office for Transportation Security (OTS) has handed in his resignation following a string of highly publicized passenger theft cases. Local…
Bulgaria’s parliament greenlights S-300 missile transfer to Ukraine
Bulgaria’s parliament has greenlit the transfer of aging S-300 surface-to-air missiles and additional military aid to Ukraine to protect its cities from Russian attacks.聽 The S-300, a…
ACI Director General discusses air travel’s rebound and future challenges
Airports Council International (ACI) World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira spoke with 精东影业 on the sidelines of the World Aviation Festival following the presentation of the latest…
Ryanair精东影业 Michael O鈥橪eary blames service cuts on Boeing 737 MAX delivery delays
Low-cost carrier Ryanair has blamed Boeing delivery delays of the 737 MAX aircraft for cuts to its autumn and winter schedule. On September 28, 2023, Ryanair announced that it was…
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways to restructure fleet to optimize operating costs
Vietnam精东影业 Bamboo Airways said that it will undergo a restructuring of its aircraft fleet starting October 2023 to increase efficiency and optimize operating costs. “The restructuring…
