Westjet Cargo Delays the Commencement of Its Operations

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WestJet’s cargo operations have been pushed back by nine months due to delay in certification, but they’ve compensated with a major discount. This item ships out on or around December, 2020. WestJet’s big move in the world of cargo transport is opening up their new 737-800s for other companies. WestJet has converted four of their … Read more

The Uk’s New Aviation Minister Says No Apd Reform, More to Be Done on Saf

In light of no change to Air Passenger Duty, what does this mean for sustainable aviation fuel? The UK’s new Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security has outlined the country’s stance on a number of key issues affecting the aviation industry. These include Air Passenger Duty (APD) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Speaking at the … Read more

Latam’s Lima Crash Is the Latest in a Series of Incidents to Draw Attention to the Dangers of Poorly Maintained Air Traffic Control Systems

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LATAM Peru flight LA2213 collided with a fire truck while departing from Lima Airport’s only runway last week. This week, the audio of their communications was released, showing they may have exceeded their authorized position at the time of the accident. The air traffic controller also didn’t give clear instructions to the rescue team, as … Read more

Boeing Chose to Switch From Robots to Human Labor Because They Found Manufacturing Jobs Too Difficult and Expensive.

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 It’s not a totally foreign concept for businesses to take advantage of automated assistance. Aerospace giant Boeing has been experimenting with the technology, but it has some drawbacks. Automated assistance is now found in any industry from automotive to domestic appliances and more. Large and small companies are finding more use for this technology to … Read more

Singapore Airlines and Scoot Are Continuing to Inch Closer to Their 2019 Passenger Levels

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The Singapore Airlines Group has been quick to capitalize on a new travel policy that provides greater freedom in traveling to more countries. In October of this year, the group increased 6.2% month-on-month, reaching 71% of the pre-COVID passenger capacity it was originally able to realize. Japan and Taiwan are back on the map this … Read more

JFK Terminal 4 Recognizes That Veterans Are One of Our Nation’s Greatest Resources

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Last week, Terminal 4 in New York City hosted a special Veterans Day celebration that included local residents and volunteers to honor veterans. The event aided the Hudson County Development Corporation’s community service initiatives for veterans through a series of workshops and free arts programs. JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT) had a special event celebrating … Read more

The US Has 1,301 Flights by Single-Class 50-Seat Regional Jets Today

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The article was researched and written on November 16th. On this specific day, there are 1,301 US flights using 50-seat regional jets. They make up one in every 16 US flights for airlines throughout the country. Unfortunately according to statistics from previous years, things would have been very different ten years ago. On a comparable … Read more

Largest Connectivity Effort by Latin American and Caribbean Airports

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In the wake of COVID-19, LATAM Airlines Group is set to operate 83% of pre-pandemic capacity in November. Despite the pandemic, Colombia is the only market to have fully bounced back from it. Back into the game LATAM has been through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in the United States which helped it to help … Read more

Jetstar Made the Decision to Boot a Child From Their Flight, Which Is Unacceptable

Jetstar Airways, an Australian airline company, has recently made headlines after they decided to remove an 11-year-old child from a flight. This incident took place back in October when the child was traveling with his 13-year-old sister to visit the Gold Coast. One airline’s problems are another company’s opportunity. An expensive, last-minute booking has a … Read more

Aircraft Tug Stuck Under Air Transat Airbus A321neo

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Many airlines constantly invest in new and reliable aircraft. If a newly purchased or built aircraft sustains damage, it can have a detrimental effect on an airline’s bottom line as well as its reputation. Barely one year old This Airbus A321neo aircraft is registered to Air Transat. It was delivered to the airline on July … Read more