UPS sends all-woman mechanic team to maintenance competition
UPS is sending its first ever all-woman team of aircraft mechanics to the MRO Aerospace Maintenance Competition, which will be… Read More »
Alaska CEO discusses a culture of empowerment, caring
Alaska Airlines aims to foster a culture that emphasizes caring and kindness, where employees are “empowered to do the right… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Ship Struck by Cargo Vessel in the Bahamas
A Royal Caribbean International ship was struck by another vessel while it was docked in Freeport, Bahamas, on Wednesday. According… Read More »
Carnival Reduces Food Waste With Fleetwide Bio-Digesters
Highlighting its environmental efforts on Earth Day, Carnival Cruise Line said it is the first major cruise line to employ… Read More »
KLM to appeal against decision to allow Amsterdam Schiphol price hike
Dutch airline KLM is to appeal against a decision that allows an increase in fees at Amsterdam Schiphol airport (AMS)…. Read More »
Boxer Mike Tyson repeatedly hits passenger onboard a JetBlue flight
Former professional boxer Mike Tyson was caught on video repeatedly hitting a fellow passenger onboard a JetBlue (JBLU) flight from… Read More »
World’s first commercial-scale SAF production facility secures permits
The world’s first commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility has secured authorisation to scale up its operations. Carbon-net-zero solutions… Read More »
American Airlines’ cargo revenues continue to surge in Q1
American Airlines saw its cargo revenues increase again in the first quarter of the year after a record performance in… Read More »
Amtrak Pledges To Run on Carbon-Free Electrical Power by 2030
It’s Earth Day 2022, an occasion that calls upon us to stop and reflect upon the condition of our planet… Read More »
GBTA reports global business travel recovery sees a double-digit surge
Business travel levels are surging, international travel is returning and, despite new challenges, industry recovery is entrenched. Corporate travel policies… Read More »
Canada’s Aeroflyer opts for Bluebox Wow W-IFE
Aeroflyer, a new Canadian charter airline based out of Kelowna, British Columbia, which provides passenger charter services across North America,… Read More »
EASA safety agency updates airline passenger cabin cargo guidelines
Since 2020 EASA (the European Union Aviation Safety Agency) has issued approvals and exemptions for the transport of cargo in… Read More »
Quarantine hotels: UK authorities ‘don’t know’ how many cases they prevented despite £400m spend
More than £400 million (€480m) of UK taxpayer money was spent on quarantine hotels last year, but an official audit… Read More »
Elon Musk’s SpaceX signs first deal to provide in-flight WiFi using it Starlink Internet satellites
SpaceX has inked its first deal with an air carrier to provide in-flight wireless Internet using the Starlink satellite network,… Read More »
FACC announces partnership with Leki Aviation
Aircraft modernisation, repair and maintenance company FACC has announced its partnership with international parts distributor and service provider Leki Aviation…. Read More »
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says high-quality Covid masks work even if others around you aren’t wearing one
People concerned about getting Covid can still protect themselves by properly wearing masks, like an N95 or KN95, even if… Read More »
Rare iguanas develop a sweet tooth from ‘ecotourists’ feeding them grapes
Iguanas in the Bahamas are getting a sweet tooth because of grapes fed to them ‘ecotourists’ Scientists say the sweet… Read More »
T&E Spending in Amex Network Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels
Spending volume on American Express commercial cards grew to $136 billion in the first quarter, above 2019 levels, as large… Read More »
Choice Hotels Names Brumagim ESG VP
Choice Hotels International on Wednesday named company exec Megan Brumagim its environmental, social and governance VP. Brumagim joined Choice in… Read More »
Philadelphia Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate
Philadelphia health officials have lifted the reinstated indoor mask mandate that went into effect earlier this week. “Due to a… Read More »
STR: U.S. Hotel Industry Recovery Marches On
U.S. hotel industry metrics showed momentum with March spring break travel after January’s omicron setback. Overall U.S. hotel occupancy for… Read More »
Airbus defeats appeal by ‘Right Stuff’ pilot Chuck Yeager’s estate for using his name without permission
Airbus on Wednesday Apr. 20 defeated an appeal by the estate of Chuck Yeager, the U.S. Air Force pilot who… Read More »
Amazon Cargo and DHL air cargo back world’s first commercial-scale SAF production facility
Two major air cargo industry stakeholders plan to be amongst customers at the world’s first commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)… Read More »
Jet crash mystery remains after China’s one-page initial report
Chinese authorities said they need more time to determine what caused a China Eastern Airlines jet to plunge into a… Read More »
IBA data shows Russia has re-registered 360 aircraft after sanctions
Russia has re-registered 360 aircraft since the start of March 2022, according to new data from consultancy IBA. IBA says… Read More »
Boeing said 787 Dreamliner deliveries to resume in the second half of 2022
Boeing has advised key airlines and parts suppliers that 787 Dreamliner deliveries would resume in the second half of 2022,… Read More »