The debate over domestic flight testing continues to stir controversy as major U.S. airline executives voice strong opposition to proposed federal mandates requiring COVID-19 tests for domestic air travelers. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian made his stance clear, calling …
The United Airlines eVTOL partnership with Archer is helping to accelerate the future of electric air mobility. Backed by major investors, United is aligning with Archer, a California-based aerospace company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Archer expects …
As federal payroll support winds down, American Airlines furloughs could impact up to 13,000 employees next month. On Wednesday, the airline confirmed that it may place thousands of workers on involuntary leave as the second round of federal payroll aid …
A newly enacted TSA mask mandate has been welcomed with enthusiasm by airport and airline workers across the U.S., as it formalizes face-covering requirements on public transportation and in transportation hubs. The rule, which gives the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) …
The debut of the Alaska Airlines 737 Max marks a major milestone in the airline’s evolving fleet strategy and a renewed confidence in Boeing aircraft. Alaska Airlines became the first new customer to support the Boeing 737 Max following its …
An airplane coffee warning shared by flight attendant Kat Kamalani went viral on TikTok, racking up nearly 2 million views by January 21, 2020. In the video, Kamalani advises travelers to avoid certain in-flight beverages—especially those made with hot water …
Flying during COVID raises understandable concerns about personal safety, airline policies, and airport procedures. With varying rules across countries and airports, travelers often find themselves overwhelmed. To help clear the air, we turned to experts in aviation and public health …
On December 28, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that new aircraft emissions regulation measures were nearing finalization. Initially introduced in July, the rules aim to bring the U.S. in line with international standards for limiting pollution from commercial …
Finnair, one of the world’s safest airlines and the flag carrier of Finland, has initiated its Airbus A319 retirement process. The airline has begun phasing out two of these smaller aircraft, which have long served short-haul routes connected through its …
As global travel halted due to the pandemic, the aviation industry was forced to ground over two-thirds of its commercial fleet, giving rise to a meticulous aircraft restoration process. Vast aircraft storage facilities like Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage (APAS) became …
