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KLM Grounds Seven Boeing 787 Dreamliners After Refueling Component Maintenance Lapse, Restores Service in 24 Hours

KLM grounded seven Boeing 787 Dreamliners after routine inspections revealed incorrect maintenance on a refueling component, triggering long-haul cancellations and stranding over 650 passengers at Amsterdam Schiphol. Within 24 hours, the Dutch flag carrier rectified procedures, dispatched replacement jets and restored standard service on all affected routes.

2025-05-03T06:43:10.369094-07:00

Air Data News

Global Airlines' A380 9H-GLOBL Embarks on European Positioning Tour Ahead of Maiden Service

2025-05-03T00:44:36.069488-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Qantas Worker in Coma After Six-Meter Jetbridge Fall at Sydney Airport

2025-05-03T01:38:57.445176-07:00

Skift

United Slashes 35 Daily Newark Flights After FAA Tech Failures and Controller Shortages

2025-05-02T16:02:57.096908-07:00

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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Hawaiian Airlines to Hire 500 Flight Attendants as Alaska Air Integration Progresses Hawaiian Airlines will hire 500 additional flight attendants in 2025 as it adjusts to operations under Alaska Air Group. The recruitment drive, spanning cabin crew and ground roles, aims to bolster workforce capacity and support enhanced network alignment amid ongoing merger integration.

2025-05-03T19:19:19.105547-07:00

Hawaiian Airlines to Hire 500 Flight Attendants as Alaska Air Integration Progresses

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Southwest Flight Attendant’s In-Flight Journal Fosters Passenger Bonds at 30,000 Feet A Southwest Airlines flight attendant has introduced an onboard journal that invites travelers to share stories and reflections mid-flight, turning routine trips into interactive experiences. Since its rollout, the journal has spurred dozens of connections among passengers, highlighting the airline’s front-line efforts to personalize service and enhance passenger engagement.

2025-05-03T13:09:31.898785-07:00

Southwest Flight Attendant’s In-Flight Journal Fosters Passenger Bonds at 30,000 Feet

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Florida Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assaulting American Airlines Gate Agent at DFW Airport A Florida man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to assaulting an American Airlines gate agent at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport earlier this year. The incident prompted an FBI investigation and highlights rising security challenges facing frontline airline personnel at major U.S. airports.

2025-05-03T13:07:32.401979-07:00

Florida Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assaulting American Airlines Gate Agent at DFW Airport

Simple Flying

Carriers Deploy Special Liveries to Honor Airline Employees While most special liveries serve marketing partnerships or brand promotions, a handful of carriers have adopted bespoke schemes to honor their employees. These designs spotlight staff contributions and corporate culture, from commemorative anniversary liveries to staff appreciation motifs across various widebody and narrowbody fleets.

2025-05-03T13:03:05.569682-07:00

Carriers Deploy Special Liveries to Honor Airline Employees

Airways Magazine

Cathay Pacific Deploys A350-1000 on Daily Amsterdam–Hong Kong Service Cathay Pacific has deployed its Airbus A350-1000 on the daily Amsterdam Schiphol–Hong Kong service. The introduction of the ultra-long-range widebody enhances capacity and cabin comfort on the carrier’s key European-Asia trunk route, reflecting rising travel demand between the two hubs.

2025-05-03T07:31:01.634752-07:00

Cathay Pacific Deploys A350-1000 on Daily Amsterdam–Hong Kong Service

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KLM Grounds Seven Boeing 787 Dreamliners After Refueling Component Maintenance Lapse, Restores Service in 24 Hours KLM grounded seven Boeing 787 Dreamliners after routine inspections revealed incorrect maintenance on a refueling component, triggering long-haul cancellations and stranding over 650 passengers at Amsterdam Schiphol. Within 24 hours, the Dutch flag carrier rectified procedures, dispatched replacement jets and restored standard service on all affected routes.

2025-05-03T06:43:10.369094-07:00

KLM Grounds Seven Boeing 787 Dreamliners After Refueling Component Maintenance Lapse, Restores Service in 24 Hours

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American Airlines Sues City of Chicago, Accusing O’Hare of Favoring United’s Hub Ambitions American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, alleging city officials colluded with United Airlines to tilt Chicago O’Hare’s growth plans in United’s favor. American claims the operator approved a scheme to shift gates and traffic rights, threatening its hub status at O’Hare.

2025-05-03T05:13:39.146591-07:00

American Airlines Sues City of Chicago, Accusing O’Hare of Favoring United’s Hub Ambitions

Airline Geeks

Endeavor Air CEO Jim Graham to Step Down After Toronto Landing Incident Jim Graham, CEO of Endeavor Air, Delta Air Lines’ regional subsidiary, will step down by the end of May following the carrier’s February runway excursion near Toronto that flipped an Embraer 175. The move underscores heightened scrutiny of safety oversight at Delta’s regional network.

2025-05-03T04:34:49.401519-07:00

Endeavor Air CEO Jim Graham to Step Down After Toronto Landing Incident