NewsHawaiian Airlines implements flexible rebooking for LAX passengersHawaiian Airlines is waiving change fees for flights through Los Angeles International Airport through Friday due to the wildfires in Southern California.
LinkAmerican Airlines starts basic economy fares to Mexico, CaribbeanAmerican Airlines last week began offering its basic economy fares on flights to Mexico and the Caribbean. The company performed tests in foreign markets earlier this year before launching the new fares.
LinkAn inside look at JetBlue Airways' system operationsWriter Lindsay Bjerregaard gives a look at the workings of the JetBlue Airways system operations center in Long Island City, N.Y. Staff members at the center work in dedicated pods responsible for about 250 flights a day, handling crew services, maintenance, security, aircraft on the ground, dispatch and air traffic systems.
LinkUnited launches apps for Google Assistant, Fitbit smartwatchUnited Airlines has launched new apps for use on Google Assistant and Fitbit smartwatch platforms. Once linked to the airline's MileagePlus frequent flyer program, the apps allow users to check in or receive status updates on their flights.
LinkQatar replaces tainted A320neo deal with pact for 50 A321neosQatar Airways is replacing a previous order for Airbus A320neos with a revised agreement for 50 A321neos configured with a new fuselage door arrangement. The agreement for the Airbus Cabin Flex version of the A321neo appears to settle a dispute over the Middle Eastern carrier's previous A320neo deal.
LinkEra of free meals on short-haul flights to end: BA chiefBritish Airways' chief executive Alex Cruz has defended its decision to end free meals on its short-haul flights and predicted that all airlines would eventually follow its example. Speaking at the UK Aviation Club in London on 6 December, Cruz said the IAG-owned carrier's introduction of a buy-on-board service for economy-class passengers on its domestic and short-haul services at the beginning of the year was "absolutely the right" decision to take.
LinkAir France retrieves stranded A380 from CanadaAir France has retrieved the Airbus A380 stranded in Canada, flying it back to Paris, but the aircraft will not be returned to service for several weeks. The aircraft (F-HPJE) had been parked in Goose Bay since 30 September after it diverted following uncontained failure of one of its Engine Alliance GP7200 powerplants.
LinkLate autopilot disconnect behind Jet Airways 737 tailstrikeA late transition from autopilot to manual flying caused a Jet Airways Boeing 737-800 to over-pitch and lose airspeed as it came in to land at Kolkata airport, resulting in a tailstrike. The aircraft, bearing registration VT-JGE was operating a Mumbai-Kolkata service with eight crew and 144 passengers on board when the incident happened at 09:10 local time on 14 January 2015.
LinkAir NZ forced to trim schedule due to 787 engine maintenanceAir New Zealand will cancel six international flights and retime others between 7 and 10 December to accommodate urgent maintenance on the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines that power its Boeing 787-9 fleet. The Star Alliance carrier says that following two recent events, Rolls-Royce has advised that its fleet's Trent 1000 engines “require maintenance sooner than previously indicated”.
LinkAirbus maintains A320neo delivery rate in NovemberAirbus delivered 22 A320neos during November, with engine installations equally shared between the two rival manufacturers. Eleven of the aircraft were fitted with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G powerplants while the other 11 were equipped with the CFM International Leap-1A, analysis of Airbus delivery data shows.
LinkUS senators introduce legislation to reauthorize NTSBUS senators have introduced legislation to reauthorize the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) at a funding level higher than that in its current budget.
LinkLessors dominate Airbus, Boeing November ordersBoeing dominated November’s new order tally, booking 159 commercial aircraft by six customers, valued at approximately $21 billion at list prices. Boeing’s November sales included major orders by Ireland-based subsidiaries of two Chinese aircraft leasing companies. CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Dublin-based subsidiary of China Developmental Bank Financial Leasing Co. (CDB Leasing), firmed an order Nov. 8 for 48 737 MAXs and eight 787-9s, valued at $7.6 billion.
LinkRussian airlines may deny tickets to blacklisted passengersRussian President Vladimir Putin has amended the civil code permitting carriers to refuse to sell tickets to passengers previously added to a “blacklist.”
LinkCongress puts confidence in new A-10 wingsA third of the US Air Force’s Fairchild-Republic A-10C fleet is riding on pending funding from Congress, with money for new wings expected in both the fiscal year 2018 defence policy and appropriations bills. The resilient A-10 dodged retirement once again in the air force’s 2018 budget, but that doesn’t spare a significant portion of the fleet from a boneyard fate.
LinkIsrael declares its F-35I fleet combat-readyThe Israeli air force on 6 December declared its Lockheed Martin F-35I "Adir" combat aircraft as having achieved initial operational capability. Air force commander Maj Gen Amikam Norkin confirmed the milestone involving the stealthy type, nine of which are assigned to its 140th "Golden Eagle" squadron at Nevatim air base. The declaration followed an inspection performed on five of the unit's jets, after which the service says "the aircraft was found fit for operational activity".
LinkQatar adds a dozen more Rafales to orderQatar will operate a future fleet of 36 Dassault Rafale fighters, having signed an option to boost a previous commitment for 24 of the type. Announced by the manufacturer on 7 December, the development builds on a contract signed in May 2015 covering the provision of 18 single-seat Rafale EQs and six two-seat DQ-model trainers. Dassault has not disclosed whether the fresh order for 12 units will contain any additional trainers.
LinkNorthrop proposes canister-launched UAV for E/A-18 upgradeNorthrop Grumman is partnering with composites manufacturer VX Aerospace on a canister-launched unmanned air vehicle that could fly on the US Navy’s updated Boeing E/A-18G Growler. The Office of Naval Research funded an October flight test that demonstrated the Dash X, a 3.66m (12ft)-long folding UAV, could collect and share electronic warfare information in flight with a manned aircraft.
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