NAS Daily 04 APR 24

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News

United Airlines asks pilots to take voluntary unpaid leave because of Boeing delivery delay
From CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/01/business ... index.html United Airlines aircraft photo gallery (Airbus):
Link (World Airline News)

Oakland International Airport considering changing its name
The Port of Oakland is considering changing the name of Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. It believes that changing the airport’s name – it is most commonly known as Oakland International Airport – could boost its market presence by making global travellers more aware of its location. The ...
Link (Airport World)

Largest American Express lounge in Nordic region to date has opened at Stockholm Arlanda
The doors opened to American Express' newly renovated, double-sized lounge at the Stockholm Arlanda Airport's Marketplace in Terminal 5.
Link (International Airport Review)

Pioneering simulations by NATS enable routine drone flights in the UK
dronesThe simulations demonstrated how drones could be seamlessly integrated alongside other air traffic at a busy airport.
Link (International Airport Review)

Etihad awards dnata inflight catering contract at Boston Logan
Global air and travel services provider, dnata, has been awarded a multi-year contract by Etihad Airways in the USA. The new partnership will see dnata provide inflight catering services to the Abu Dhabi-based airline from its facility at Boston Logan Airport (BOS). Under the terms of the deal, dnata will produce and uplift more than ...
Link (Airport World)

easyJet launches online pilot aptitude test to find next generation of recruits
Low-cost carrier easyJet has launched a new online pilot aptitude test as the airline looks to find the…
The post easyJet launches online pilot aptitude test to find next generation of recruits appeared first on AeroTime.
Link (AeroTime)

Jackson Hole Airport
The Wyoming gateway is arguably a thing of beauty after the completion of its multi-phased terminal renovation and expansion programme. Its status as being the only commercial airport in the United States to be located inside a national park (Grand Teton) means that Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) takes its sustainable development responsibilities very seriously, so ...
Link (Airport World)

Sinopec and TotalEnergies ink agreement for sustainable aviation fuel production
The partnership aims to achieve an annual production capacity of 230,000 tonnes, with the new production line co-operated by both entities.
Link (International Airport Review)

ASG begins pilot runway program, aiming to train 200 new pilots annually
Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, with a fleet of 212…
The post ASG begins pilot runway program, aiming to train 200 new pilots annually appeared first on AeroTime.
Link (AeroTime)

Make or break: 2024 will be the year airport technology is overhauled
For International Airport Review, William Muller, Vice President of Seoul Robotics, discussed which emerging technologies will see a surge in use at airports in 2024 and how they will revolutionise airport operations.
Link (International Airport Review)

Swiss introduces Geneva – Oslo service
Swiss International Air Lines yesterday (April 2) inaugurated service between Geneva and Oslo. Swiss will also be providing new summer services on its existing Geneva-Copenhagen and Geneva-Stockholm routes. Swiss travellers will further be offered more frequencies between Geneva and the existing destinations of Athens, Brindisi, Brussels, Catania, Malaga, Palma and Valencia in the 2024 summer ...
Link (World Airline News)

Four Airbus A380s lined up to be scrapped, high demand for superjumbo parts
Aviation logistics firm VAS Aero Services and lessor Dr. Peters Group have signed a contract for the aircraft…
The post Four Airbus A380s lined up to be scrapped, high demand for superjumbo parts appeared first on AeroTime.
Link (AeroTime)

New Boeing Chairman leads path to bring airline bosses back on board: reports
The new Boeing Chairman Steve Mollenkopf is reaching out to airline CEOs in an attempt to reaffirm relationships…
The post New Boeing Chairman leads path to bring airline bosses back on board: reports appeared first on AeroTime.
Link (AeroTime)

Discover Airlines introduces its “next level entertainment”
Discover Airlines has equipped one of its short-haul aircraft with a new, worldwide unique digital entertainment system. Guests will experience state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment, with large screens at every seat, extensive and personalized content and, from 2025, high-speed internet for everyone. The entire offering is available to passengers free of charge. The refitted Airbus A320 with ...
Link (World Airline News)

Tallinn Airport modernises security screening equipment
At Tallinn Airport, the project of replacing the security screening equipment, was completed a week ahead of schedule.
Link (International Airport Review)

AutoFlight delivers first eVTOL to commercial customer in Japan
AutoFlight has delivered the first unit of its Prosperity eVTOL aircraft to a customer in Japan. According to…
The post AutoFlight delivers first eVTOL to commercial customer in Japan appeared first on AeroTime.
Link (AeroTime)

Spirit Airlines gets a financial boost from International Aero Engines in an engine grounding settlement
Spirit Airlines has secured a compensation deal with International Aero Engines (IAE) to receive a monthly credit through the end of 2024. The settlement will compensate the carrier for the costly grounding of its Airbus aircraft due to on-going engine issues. The agreement will throw Spirit a necessary financial lifeline estimated to be between $150 ...
Link (World Airline News)

Cork and Dublin airports enjoy a busy March
A total of 2.9 million passengers travelled to and from Ireland’s two busiest airports during the month of March, according to figures released today by airport operator, daa. Across the month, the number of passengers travelling through Dublin Airport was 9% higher than the same month last year. At Cork Airport, passenger traffic increased by ...
Link (Airport World)

Terminal in a garden
The new Terminal 2 at Bengaluru’s Kempegpowda International Airport puts nature and biodiversity at the heart of the passenger experience, writes Andrew Haines, senior associate at Grant Associates. The lush landascapes within its walls make Terminal 2 at Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport one of the most unique and greenest airport buildings on the planet. Indeed, ...
Link (Airport World)

Air Canada and Jane Goodall Institute of Canada spotlight illegal wildlife trade and biodiversity challenges
Building on its partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada (JGIC), Air Canada is launching a new initiative to spotlight illegal wildlife trade (IWT) and its impact on global biodiversity. In collaboration with JGIC and involvement from Dr. Jane Goodall herself, the awareness campaign will showcase animals endangered from IWT on the airline’s in-flight entertainment welcome screens, social media ...
Link (World Airline News)

Aviation Quote

I am well convinced that 'Aerial Navigation' will form a most prominent feature in the progress of civilisation.

- Sir George Cayley, 1804