JetBlue pilots reject tentative agreement over American partnership
JetBlue pilots have rejected a tentative agreement that would have given the airline the ability to successfully complete its long-planned partnership with American Airlines without meeting previous contractual obligations to pilots. A statement released by the JetBlue pilot’s union, Air Line Pilots Association, stated that 53.7 per cent of pilots participating in the vote were
‘Tough year’ ahead for Dubai Airport as passenger numbers slump
The chief executive for Dubai International Airport, previously the world’s busiest airport, has warned that 2021 will be another tough year for the Middle Eastern hub, as travel demand remains subdued. “We are planning for it to be a tough year. That’s undoubtedly the case … anyone that doesn’t think it’s going to be a
World first: FAA grants flying car the green light
A two-seater flying car has been awarded an airworthiness certificate by the FAA for the first time, which could see the product on US roads (and skies) by next year. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a Special Light-Sport Aircraft airworthiness certification to Volvo-owned Terrafugia’s ‘Transition’ vehicle, a hybrid “roadable aircraft” – or,
US approves US$14bn bailout to airlines, concedes on domestic pre-flight testing
A US House committee has approved a proposal to give airlines another US$14 billion in government aid, while the government has also folded to industry pressure to ditch its plans to introduce a mandatory pre-flight testing policy for domestic travellers. The House of Representatives Financial Services Committee voted 29-24 in favour of supplying an additional
Spirit eyes return to full network capacity, begins hiring spree
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has said it intends to service its entire pre-pandemic network by mid-year, and is among the first airlines to begin hiring new pilots and flight attendants. Spirit CEO Ted Christie has said the airline is well-positioned to cash in on the return of leisure travel over the US summer travel season,
DHL B757 freighter turns back after cargo door opens in-flight
A DHL Air Boeing 757-200F was forced to return to Leipzig Airport on Saturday when its main cargo door opened in-flight, shortly after take-off. The aircraft, registration G-DHKZ, was performing a domestic cargo flight from Leipzig to Frankfurt, and had climbed to about 5,700 feet when the main cargo door opened completely, according to crew
