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Delta Unionization Effort Intensifies With AFA-CWA Leadership

At the Skift Aviation Forum 2024, AFA-CWA President Sara Nelson announced ramping up unionization efforts at Delta Airlines. Nelson indicated that the union drive for Delta's flight attendants is potentially months away, setting the stage for significant labor relations developments across the aviation industry.

2024-11-12T10:48:22.615266-08:00

Aviation Week

American Airlines Evaluates Future of Boeing 777-200ER Fleet

2024-11-12T13:06:15.448770-08:00

Aviation Week

Air Astana Expands Flights to Vietnam's Phu Quoc with A321LR

2024-11-12T10:39:55.448164-08:00

Reuters

Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Hits Severe Turbulence Injuring 11 on Transatlantic Flight

2024-11-12T06:13:45.570879-08:00

Hype Analysis

Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage: Unveiling the Aviation Industry's Cyber Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2024 - Examining the 2024 CrowdStrike outage that disrupted global airlines, revealing aviation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and prompting industry-wide respon Read More.

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Aviation Week

American Airlines Evaluates Future of Boeing 777-200ER Fleet American Airlines is exploring options for its aging 777-200ER aircraft, considering refurbishment or possible replacement strategies. The evaluation reflects the airline's efforts to modernize its fleet and align with its long-term operational goals.

2024-11-12T13:06:15.448770-08:00

American Airlines Evaluates Future of Boeing 777-200ER Fleet

Skift

Delta Unionization Effort Intensifies With AFA-CWA Leadership At the Skift Aviation Forum 2024, AFA-CWA President Sara Nelson announced ramping up unionization efforts at Delta Airlines. Nelson indicated that the union drive for Delta's flight attendants is potentially months away, setting the stage for significant labor relations developments across the aviation industry.

2024-11-12T10:48:22.615266-08:00

Delta Unionization Effort Intensifies With AFA-CWA Leadership

Aviation Week

Air Astana Expands Flights to Vietnam's Phu Quoc with A321LR Air Astana is enhancing its route network by deploying Airbus A321LR aircraft to Vietnam's Phu Quoc. The airline currently operates three A321LRs with extra fuel tanks and is set to modify an additional three aircraft by Q1 2025.

2024-11-12T10:39:55.448164-08:00

Air Astana Expands Flights to Vietnam's Phu Quoc with A321LR

FlightGlobal

ITA Airways Restarts Rome-Tripoli Flights Amid EASA Safety Update ITA Airways is resuming its flights to Tripoli, Libya, launching a direct connection from Rome Fiumicino to Mitiga Airport with two weekly flights starting January 12, 2025. The European regulator EASA has assessed coastal airports as less risky, influencing this restart despite ongoing regional risks.

2024-11-12T10:22:22.305213-08:00

ITA Airways Restarts Rome-Tripoli Flights Amid EASA Safety Update

Airways Magazine

KLM Expands Intercontinental Network with New Routes to San Diego, Georgetown, and Hyderabad From May 2025, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will launch direct flights from Amsterdam to San Diego, Georgetown, and Hyderabad. The Amsterdam-San Diego route will operate thrice weekly, expanding KLM’s North American connections to 22. Georgetown and Hyderabad also mark strategic additions to KLM's global network.

2024-11-12T09:27:43.681091-08:00

KLM Expands Intercontinental Network with New Routes to San Diego, Georgetown, and Hyderabad

Reuters

Elliott Investment Demands Honeywell Split After $5B Stake Acquisition Activist investor Elliott Investment Management urges Honeywell to separate its aerospace and automation divisions following a $5 billion-plus investment. The move aims to enhance the conglomerate's focus and unlock shareholder value, mirroring a trend among other industrial giants.

2024-11-12T07:26:22.740278-08:00

Elliott Investment Demands Honeywell Split After $5B Stake Acquisition

Inflight Online

easyJet Extends Lufthansa Technik Milan's A320 Maintenance Contract easyJet has secured a three-year extension with Lufthansa Technik Milan, continuing critical light base maintenance for over 300 Airbus A320 family aircraft. This deal highlights the intensive night stop services managed by Lufthansa Technik Milan, crucial for easyJet's operations across multiple AOCs.

2024-11-12T06:22:11.079938-08:00

easyJet Extends Lufthansa Technik Milan's A320 Maintenance Contract

Reuters

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Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Hits Severe Turbulence Injuring 11 on Transatlantic Flight The Lufthansa flight LH511 from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt encountered severe turbulence over the Atlantic, injuring five passengers and six crew members. The Boeing 747-8 landed safely, and the injured received medical attention upon arrival. Turbulence may have been caused by equatorial air currents.

2024-11-12T06:13:45.570879-08:00

Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Hits Severe Turbulence Injuring 11 on Transatlantic Flight