Satellite imagery company Planet Labs is going public, backed by Google, BlackRock and Marc Benioff
Satellite imagery and data specialist Planet Labs is preparing to go public, announcing on Wednesday that it will merge with… Read More »
Porter Airlines returns this fall with service to 4 U.S. cities
Toronto-based Porter Airlines announced Monday that it will begin service to four U.S. cities, including Boston, in September, after suspending operations for… Read More »
Airline passenger could be fined $13K for drinking, face mask violations on flights
A passenger on a flight from San Diego to Las Vegas in January may be fined up to $13,000 for… Read More »
S. Korean defense agency develops tech for the production of palm oil-based bio jet fuel
South Korea’s state defense research agency has acquired core technologies for the production of palm oil-based bio jet fuel. Through… Read More »
German air taxi startup Volocopter gains key production certification
German flying taxi startup Volocopter said it was acquiring long-time partner DG Flugzeugbau, in a step that secures its compliance… Read More »
Very light alcohol aerogel sound insulation will make aircraft engines 80% quieter
In aviation, any advancement in design must either reduce weight or the benefit has to be worth the extra weight…. Read More »
Abu Dhabi cancels $3 bln airport terminal contract
Abu Dhabi’s state-owned airport operator has cancelled a contract with a consortium which was constructing a ten.8 billion dirham ($2.94… Read More »
Cathay Pacific launches lifestyle brand as travel revenue dries up
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways said on Monday it had launched a lifestyle brand to provide offers in hospitality and… Read More »
NTSB to interview pilots, survey site of ditched old 737 cargo plane off Hawaii coast
National Transportation Safety Board investigators plan to use sonar imaging to try to locate a Boeing 737-200 cargo jet that… Read More »
Porsche to create hypercar company with Bugatti and Croatian electric vehicle maker Rimac
Porsche and Croatian electric performance car manufacturer Rimac have agreed to create a joint venture that incorporates Volkswagen’s high-performance Bugatti brand, officials… Read More »
U.S airlines predict ‘Staffing shortage is across the board’ for this summer
This summer is already shaping up to be a difficult one for air travelers. Southwest Airlines customers have struggled with… Read More »
Airbus delivered more than 70 jets in June 2021
Europe’s Airbus delivered more than 70 airplanes in June to leave first-half deliveries in touching distance of the 300 mark,… Read More »
Sydney Airport gets $16.7 billion buyout bid as investors
A group of infrastructure investors has proposed one of Australia’s biggest-ever buyouts, a A$22.26 billion ($16.7 billion) purchase of Sydney… Read More »
These are the most-searched ‘bucket list’ travel experiences in the world
People may not have traveled much during the past year, but that didn’t stop them from searching for ideas online…. Read More »
Airlines waive change fees for several Florida cities as Tropical Storm Elsa nears
Major U.S. airlines relaxed ticket change policies for several Florida cities as Tropical Storm Elsa approached the state. Heavy rains… Read More »
Dream destinations: The Regent Suite on the Seven Seas Splendor
The Regent Suite on the Seven Seas Splendor In 2022 experience the most luxurious residence at sea: the Regent Suite… Read More »
Boeing 737 cargo plane makes emergency water landing off Hawaii
A Boeing 737-200 cargo plane made an emergency landing in the ocean near Honolulu early Friday after pilots reported engine trouble, the… Read More »
New Saudi airline plan takes aim at Emirates and Qatar Airways
Saudi Arabia plans to target international transit passenger traffic with its new national airline, going head-to-head with Emirates and Qatar… Read More »
Rolls-Royce close to resolving costliest Trent 1000 jet-engine issue
Rolls-Royce is increasingly optimistic that it can move beyond the jet-engine issues that have cost it billions of pounds and… Read More »
Dream destinations: One&Only Gorilla’s Nest
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, located near the village of Kingi, is positioned on the foothills of the Virunga… Read More »
TSA screenings surpass 2019 levels as airlines, airports scramble to staff
The Transportation Security Administration said that airport screenings have climbed above 2019 levels for the first time in the pandemic,… Read More »
Pilot calls for tougher legal action for unruly passenger behavior
An American Airlines pilot and union official told CNBC on Friday that on-board passenger disturbances do not go unnoticed in… Read More »
Online retail giant Amazon’s emissions from fossil fuels soared 69% last year
However, Amazon depends on fuel-burning planes and trucks to ship billions of items around the world. In fact, it announced… Read More »
AmEx adds private-jet charters, hotel credits in Platinum revamp
American Express is upping the ante to win more premium-card customers. The credit-card giant is adding a raft of new… Read More »
American Express is changing its platinum card for those staying closer to home
“We’re not just setting a new bar, we are creating a new category,” says AmEx SVP Rafael Mason. American Express… Read More »
Virgin Orbit to double launch rate next year, CEO says: ‘We can turn any airport into a spaceport’
Sir Richard Branson’s private space venture Virgin Orbit launched its second successful satellite mission this year on Wednesday, with CEO… Read More »