NewsAmerican Airlines updates iPhone appAmerican Airlines has updated its iOS smartphone app to allow users to rebook their flights when there are delays or cancellations and order food from airport restaurants. The new app will first be available at Texas' Austin-Bergstrom International, Dallas/Fort Worth International, Los Angeles International, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airports.
LinkUPS Airlines' Matt Capozzoli talks about technologyMatt Capozzoli, UPS Airlines' vice president of flight operations, spoke last week at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's annual Business Summit. Capozzoli talked about his company's use of technology to sort packages in and out of more than 155 miles of conveyors within about 15 minutes, plan drivers' routes and experiment with new ideas to expand the business.
LinkAzul appoints new chief executiveAzul has promoted John Rodgerson to chief executive, as founder David Neeleman steps out of the role. Rodgerson, who has been serving as chief financial officer, was a member of the Brazilian carrier's founding team in 2008. He previously worked at JetBlue Airways with Neeleman.
LinkIAG converts options to take three more Level A330sIAG's new long-haul budget airline, Level, is ordering three more Airbus A330-200s for introduction to its operation next year. The twinjets are being taken through the conversion into firm orders of IAG options on the twinjets.
LinkCockpit windshields resilient to typical drone strikes: analysis Collision tests to assess the potential damage which a drone could inflict on aircraft indicate that airliner windshields are relatively resistant to a strike. Testing intended to determine the lowest speeds at which critical damage could occur found that cockpit penetration was possible, albeit with a heavier drone, some 4kg, at high closing speeds.
LinkCan Russia challenge Boeing in middle of the market?Russia’s United Aircraft (UAC) and the USA’s Boeing now agree on at least one point of their commercial product strategies: the “middle of the market” gap is real, and it is huge. Last year, Boeing sized up demand over the next 20 years for aircraft ranging in size and performance between its 737 Max 10 and 787-8, and found a market with at least 4,000 orders.
LinkSeven nations commit to Israel's Blue Flag exerciseSeven foreign air forces have so far confirmed their participation in the "Blue Flag" exercise to be held in Israel during November. According to the commander of the Israeli air force's Uvda air base, identified only as Col I, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Poland and the USA will take part in the exercise; making it the largest multinational event to be staged in the country.
LinkPhilippine air force gets Hermes 900 demonstrationElbit Systems has performed a series of demonstration flights with its Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicle for the Philippine air force, as the service evaluates the medium-altitude, long-endurance type. An evolution of the Hermes 450 tactical UAV, the 1,100kg (2,420lb) Hermes 900 can operate at more than 30,000ft while carrying a large sensor payload totalling 300kg. With a 15m (49.2ft) wingspan, it also can be flown in adverse weather conditions.
LinkUS removes all PED restrictions on all US-bound flightsAll personal electronic device (PED) restrictions for flights to the US have been lifted by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which said airlines and airports around the world are complying with new security requirements for all US-bound flights. US homeland security secretary John Kelly outlined new security standards June 28 for all US-bound flights, affecting 180 airlines and 280 airports globally. At the time, passengers flying to the US from 10 Middle East and North Africa airports were prohibited from carrying large PEDs on board aircraft and instead were required to place the devices in checked baggage.
LinkS7 Airlines takes Russia’s first A320neo; unveils new liveryRussia’s S7 Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, on lease from BOC Aviation. The aircraft, which features the airline’s new livery, is also the first neo to be operated in Russia. According to the Singapore-based lessor, delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2018.
LinkRyanair reports 55% net profit jump in 1QIreland-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair reported a 55% jump in net profit for the first quarter of its 2018 financial year, with the post-tax figure rising to €397 million ($453 million), compared to €256 million a year ago. It achieved the result on revenues of just over €1.9 billion, up 13% year-over-year (YOY).
LinkRussian airlines will need 1,170 aircraft by 2036United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) has predicted a need for 1,170 passenger aircraft, worth $135 billion at list prices, by 2036, the Russian manufacturer said during last week’s MAKS Air Show in Moscow. According to the UAC Market Forecast 2017-2036, 91-120-seat aircraft will get a 15% share in Russia, while the global share of the type is estimated to be 6% over the next 20 years. Widebodies will make up 10% of the Russian market, compared to 18% globally.
LinkEasyJet to recruit more than 1,200 new cabin crewUK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet will recruit more than 1,200 new permanent- and fixed-term cabin crew positions—the largest cabin crew intake in its 21-year history—as the LCC continues to grow. Earlier this year, easyJet said it would hire more than 450 new pilots and provide career opportunities to promote first officers to captain positions.
LinkFAA fines Frontier, American & Delta for consumer protection violationsThe US Department of Transportation (DOT) fined American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines July 21 for violations of DOT consumer protection rules that occurred between 2014 and 2015. All three US carriers, in their official responses, have since put in place measures to correct their respective infractions.
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