Boeing and Airbus urge a delay in 5G wireless service over safety concerns
The heads of the two largest commercial jet makers, Boeing and Airbus, are warning against a plan to deploy new… Read More »
U.S. Airlines face shortage of pilots and flight attendants
Airlines in the U.S. are having trouble hiring pilots, flight attendants and other personnel, and that’s part of what is… Read More »
American Airlines is looking to hire 18,000 new employees
American Airlines is looking to hire 18,000 new employees as the travel industry continues to rebound from the pandemic. CEO… Read More »
JetBlue ramps to build diverse pipeline of new pilots and maintenance technicians as demand bounces back
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) announced in a press release on Dec. 9, it is advancing efforts to meet the growing demand… Read More »
Iberia Express digitises onboard retail experience
As part of its continuing investment in digitalising its onboard passenger experience, Iberia Express has digitised its onboard retail experience…. Read More »
FAA in talks with telecoms about its aviation safety concerns of 5G Wireless
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Nov. 16 it is in direct talks with the telecom industry about its aviation… Read More »
Collins Aerospace closes takeover of digital aviation firm FlightAware
Raytheon Technologies subsidiary Collins Aerospace has finalised the takeover of American flight tracking tools provider FlightAware for an undisclosed amount…. Read More »
Improved rest period for flight attendants proposed by FAA
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a regulation to require that flight attendants have a… Read More »
FPT Software and Airbus extend partnership to accelerate digital transformation in aviation
Vietnam’s leading IT firm FPT Software and aerospace giant Airbus have recently inked an agreement called Skywise App Editor Partnership,… Read More »
Gogo enjoys record Q3 results
Gogo has announced financial results for the quarter ended 30 September 2021. “Demand for business aviation connectivity is surging and… Read More »
U.S. and European Airlines reopen lounges with new perks
Airlines are reopening airport lounges with higher-end service to lure back premium travelers after the pandemic, while increasingly opening the… Read More »
Gulf Air launches Boutique Charter services
Gulf Air has launched private charter services allowing its global clientele to book private direct charter flights with personalised itineraries…. Read More »
Federal contractors get broad flexibility to enforce Covid vaccine rules
Federal contractors will have broad leeway to enforce President Joe Biden’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate, according to new guidance the White… Read More »
FAA worries new 5G wireless service could interfere with aviation safety
The Federal Aviation Administration has expressed concern that 5G cellular technology could interfere with aviation. According to The Wall Street… Read More »
FAA to take regulatory action over 5G altimeter interference
The FAA plans to issue a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin and an Airworthiness Directive in coming days concerning the rollout… Read More »
FAA proposes to increase rest periods for U.S. airline flight attendants
The FAA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to require that flight attendants at large U.S. airlines receive… Read More »
Universal Avionics releases EFB and Connected Avionics solution
Universal Avionics (UA) has launched its FlightPartner and FlightReview applications. Hosted on an iPad and initially connected to Universal’s WAAS/SBAS… Read More »
airBaltic enjoys ancillary services uptake
Latvian airline airBaltic has revealed its most popular ancillary services of the summer months of 2021. Checked baggage, advanced seat… Read More »
Newrest acquires majority stake in Flight Delight Air Catering
Newrest has become the majority shareholder of Flight Delight Air Catering, an independent company of the Käfer Service GmbH, group… Read More »
Astronics receives cash injection
Astronics Corporation has entered into an agreement with the US Department of Transportation under the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program,… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic unveils Autumn menu
Virgin Atlantic has evolved its onboard options with new Autumn menus including the re-introduction of some upper class favourites as… Read More »
Luxair launches the VisitLuxembourg Simon beer collection
Luxair has teamed with Luxembourg for Tourism to promote the new VisitLuxembourg application. As part of its support, Luxair is… Read More »