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“Serendipity can sometimes lead to indelible memories. I was fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of one such event on a sunny day in fall 1982 by simply being in the right place at the right time.” I was 25 and had just spent three months working as the sound engineer for The Western Stage summer theater at…

Spirit Airlines on Thursday reported steep second-quarter losses, blaming strong competition in the budget-friendly airline industry. The disappointing earnings report came a day after Spirit, known for incredibly cheap flight tickets and sparse amenities, announced it would be launching premium flight packages.  “The continued intense competitive battle for the price-sensitive leisure traveler further reinforces our belief that we are on…

This piece originally ran in the June 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. This XP-51 ammo can is an original component from the EAA Aviation Museum’s North American XP-51 Mustang. The museum’s Mustang is the oldest surviving Mustang in the world, as well as the fourth XP-51 prototype. Paid for by the Royal Air Force, it has .50-caliber ammo…

Industry experts and peak tourism bodies say the collapse of Rex Airlines means the system is broken, with tourism operators and customers ultimately paying the price. Just months after budget regional airline Bonza went bust, this week Rex Airlines announced it was going into voluntary administration. CQUniversity aviation expert Professor Doug Drury, who has worked in the industry for 40…

Boeing named a longtime aerospace industry veteran on Wednesday as its next chief executive, who will take over a company that has been rocked by legal, regulatory and production problems. Robert “Kelly” Ortberg, a former CEO at Boeing supplier Rockwell Collins, will succeed David Calhoun as CEO and president effective Aug. 8, the company said. Calhoun announced in March that…

One of the world’s most well-known bargain airlines is taking steps towards a more luxurious experience. Spirit Airlines announced it will offer a new class called “Go Big,” which will include extra-wide seats located at the front of the plane. It appears to be the budget airline’s take on “business class” seating. Related: Spirit Airlines CEO: Airline Industry Is a…

Florida-based budget carrier Spirit Airlines has announced it is to introduce a premium class product akin to other US carriers’ first class cabin onboard its flights. The move comes amid a raft of changes being introduced by the carrier as it seeks to improve its profitability and capitalize on the rise in demand for premium travel options in the US…

By Linda Chiem (July 31, 2024, 6:33 PM EDT) — The Fifth Circuit gave the airline industry a temporary reprieve from a new U.S. Department of Transportation rule requiring carriers to more clearly disclose add-on fees upfront, a decision that stands to embolden opponents of the Biden administration’s more aggressive consumer-focused policies…. Law360 is on it, so you are, too….

By Ian Brown, EAA 657159, Bits and Pieces, member of EAA Canadian Council I was fortunate enough to catch a ride from Orillia-Rama Regional Airport (CNJ4) in an amphib when Mike Wiebe gracefully took me and demonstrated his expertise landing on the lake where my friend, Doug Martin, has his cottage. Mike Wiebe – my outbound pilot The ramp into…

It’s fair to say that no industry is truly safe from cyber attacks these days, the aviation sector is at particular risk due to the volume of customer data it handles and the potential to cause widespread disruption. A new report from SecurityScorecard focuses on cybersecurity vulnerabilities across the airline industry and its various supply chains. This comes at time…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Qantas Under Fire As TWU Labels Airline a ‘Perpetrator’ in Aviation Industry After Rex’s Collapse Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes Qantas faces backlash as the TWU accuses the airline of dominating the aviation industry following Rex Airlines’ voluntary administration and job losses. Qantas, a major player in the aviation industry, has faced…

Wizz Air (WIZZ.L) has been named the worst airline in the UK for customer service, ranking below Ryanair (RYA.IR), a survey by consumer group Which? found. Which? surveyed over 4,000 people in May to assess customer service standards across various industries, with airlines scoring poorly overall. Wizz Air emerged as the worst performer with a net satisfaction score of +13,…

Xiamen Airlines has marked the 40th anniversary of its first flight by holding a special ceremony at its Xiamen headquarters in China. The carrier, which is the country’s seventh largest in terms of passengers carried annually, operates over 160 aircraft in its fleet and is one of the few privately owned airlines in China. Established in 1984 in the city…

An Air Canada flight was canceled when one of its flight attendants seemingly lost her patience  with a passenger who reportedly asked for a blanket. Flight AC 73 was scheduled to fly from Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) on July 26, 2024. The Airbus A330-343 aircraft, registered as C-GHLM, was preparing for departure and…

Politicians fly a lot. So do many of the people they interact with on a daily basis: senior public servants, business leaders, lobbyists and so on. That might help in understanding the mess that is the Australian airline industry. For most Australians, air travel is an occasional experience. We fly once or twice a year on average. It’s the most…

A U.S. appeals court granted the airline industry’s request to temporarily block new regulations from the Department of Transportation mandating up-front disclosure of certain fees, giving the carriers an early win in their litigation with the agency. A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said in a filing Monday that it granted the airlines’ request to…

Air New Zealand has abandoned a 2030 goal to cut its carbon emissions, blaming difficulties securing more efficient planes and sustainable jet fuel. The move makes it the first major carrier to back away from such a climate target. The airline added it is working on a new short-term target and it remains committed to an industry-wide goal of achieving…

SAF costs at least three times as much as traditional kerosene, with prices inflated by scarce production.  The industry is hopeful that pressures will ease after the Government pledged support for domestic SAF production during the King’s Speech. However, Virgin said more detail is required to ensure greater levels of investment. Shai Weiss, the Virgin chief executive, unveiled plans for…

Leasing giant Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced the delivery of the first of six new Airbus A220-300 aircraft to Croatia Airlines, marking the start of the carrier’s ambitious fleet replacement plan. In the year in which it celebrates its 35th anniversary, Croatia’s flag carrier and a member of Star Alliance has embarked on the biggest project in the history…

The Albanese government turned down a plea from budget airline Bonza for financial assistance 10 days before it entered voluntary administration and ultimately collapsed, and new documents have questioned what transport department officials knew and when. Documents obtained by Guardian Australia through freedom of information laws reveal the transport department prepared a brief on Bonza’s financial assistance request for the…

“Anyone can fly an aircraft – you don’t have to have a degree in astrophysics or A-levels, you just have to have a passion and a commitment,” explained Lorna Hutchings, deputy chief pilot at Virgin Atlantic. “It’s all about being determined and having a passion for the industry.” Speaking to Aerospace Global News onboard ‘Ruby Rebel’ – the latest addition…

You may have noticed that the Plane & Pilot website looks a little different as of last week. We are proud to announce that we have upgraded the site to increase usability and functionality in addition to improving its overall appearance.  Similar to the recent upgrade to the FLYING website, our new high-performance design will make it easier for you…

A recent study reveals that a staggering 72 per cent of aviation workers face verbal or physical abuse during travel disruptions, highlighting the immense pressure faced by airline and airport staff. The research, conducted by IBS Software and Aviation Business News, sheds light on the escalating challenges within the aviation industry. Key findings from the study include:– Increased abuse: 71…

It’s been another summer of record-smashing temperatures and record-smashing air travel. Airports and airlines say they can handle both. U.S. airlines expect to transport 271 million passengers worldwide this summer, up 6.3% from last season, the Airlines for America trade group has projected. Carriers have added flights and seats — in some cases too many — to accommodate the uptick….

As part of this year’s Farnborough Airshow, Deutsche Aircraft has unveiled the first fuselage cut of the first D328eco test aircraft to undergo construction.   The German planemaker confirmed on July 25, 2024, that construction of the test aircraft, TAC 1, had started, as the company progresses towards the maiden flight of the D328eco program.  Deutsche Aircraft successfully commenced the first…

The Swedish Air Force (Svenska flygvapnet) is investigating a new use for its Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets: launching nanosatellites into low Earth orbit. Colonel Ella Carlsson, who heads the Swedish Air Force’s space division, discussed the project at the Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom. Known as Project Stella, this effort has been delegated to the Royal Institute of…

American Airlines has cut its annual profit forecast, citing issues with its previous sales and distribution strategy that impacted corporate travel revenue. The airline reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue of $14.3 billion for Q2 2024, but a net income of $717 million (against $1,338 billion in 2023) and an adjusted net income of $774 million. The company pointed out that…

Through technological innovation and green solutions like adoption of sustainable aviation fuel, the aviation sector is becoming environment friendly The global aviation industry is undeniably a significant contributor to carbon emissions, accounting for about 2.5 – 3.0% of the world’s carbon output. Recognising this impact, initiatives like IATA’s “Fly Net Zero” are crucial steps towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050….

By Andrea Venturini A nonstop Atlantic crossing, from Scotland to Canada, a trip that typically can only be done via airliner, was achieved on June 14, 2024, in a two-seat, Rotax-powered Risen SuperVeloce. It all started last December, with a phone call I received from Alberto Porto, designer of the Risen, who ultimately asked me to bring the airplane to…

FARNBOROUGH, England — At the 2024 Farnborough Air Show south of London last week, the talk was of fundamental challenges to aviation: labor shortages, parts bottlenecks, jet delivery delays and the slow pace of efforts to decarbonize air travel. Boeing’s senior executives were clearly focused on fixing the problems back home. Barred by legal constraints from talking about matters such…

The Association of Flight Attendants, the union representing flight attendants at United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and more, is always in the middle of a fight, whether it’s a picket or a strike or a contract negotiation. Two of the biggest fights it has going right now are trying to work out its first contract in three years at…

WASHINGTON — More than 8,000 airline catering workers are threatening to go on strike as soon as next week, adding more uncertainty to summer travel, which has already been disrupted by fallout from a widespread technology outage. The workers are employed by Gategourmet, a subsidiary of a Swiss company. They prepare, pack and deliver food and drinks to planes at…

More than 8,000 airline catering workers are threatening to go on strike as soon as next week, adding more uncertainty to summer travel, which has already been disrupted by fallout from a widespread technology outage. The workers are employed by Gategourmet, a subsidiary of a Swiss company. They prepare, pack, and deliver food and drinks to planes at about 30…

By Jim Roberts When the 2024 Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight departed Wittman Regional Airport on Friday morning, July 26, a unique passenger was on board. Accompanying the 100 local Vietnam veterans was a 3-by-5-foot American flag, affectionately known as “Flag Junior.” Prior to his flight to Washington, D.C., “Junior” had arrived from Edwards Air Force Base on the glareshield of…

Aerospace giants have been accused of putting profits ahead of safety as officials consider cutting the minimum number of pilots required on commercial flight decks from two to one. The move, which is currently being evaluated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), would weaken standards to the “lowest common denominator”, the world’s largest union of airline pilots has…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Farnborough Air Show Showcases Cutting-Edge Technologies and Solutions in Aviation Industry Saturday, July 27, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes Italy’s significant role in the global aerospace and defence sectors was highlighted at the Farnborough Air Show, featuring advanced technologies and strategic international collaborations. The Farnborough Air Show concluded with a strong Italian presence, underscoring Italy’s…

PublishedJuly 26, 2024 4:17 PM EDT|UpdatedJuly 26, 2024 4:20 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link In an unprecedented and outrageous move, Southwest Airlines has decided to change the one thing that made people want to fly them in the first place – their open-seat boarding policy. The airline broke the news this week by saying that they will abandon…

Edinburgh-based airline Ecojet has announced plans to purchase 22 ZA2000 hydrogen electric engines from ZeroAvia, thereby moving one step closer to achieving zero-emission flights. The sale was announced during the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. “Ecojet is on a mission to make net-zero, emission-free air travel possible for the first time,” Dale Vince, Founder of EcoJet, said in a press release. “This…

The Summer Olympics in Paris has officially begun, with the much-awaited opening ceremony taking place on July 25, 2024. And while almost everyone closely followed the ceremony’s flag and torch bearers, AeroTime has been keeping an eye on the Olympic aircraft liveries from various flag carriers. Not unlike the four-horse chariots that carried athletes in the ancient Olympic games, Olympic-themed…