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Lufthansa A380 Hydraulic Issue Forces Munich-JFK Flight U-Turn
A Lufthansa Airbus A380 flight from Munich to New York had to turn back due to hydraulic problems on July 25, 2024, resuming operations a day later.
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American Airlines Flight Attendants Secure Up to 33% Pay Rise, $25k Retro Pay
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AirHaifa Receives First of Two ATR 72-600 Aircraft
Israeli startup AirHaifa has taken delivery of the first of two ATR 72-600s, ordered last year. This aviation milestone enables the new airline to commence commercial services from Haifa to Mediterranean and Red Sea destinations.
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American Airlines flight attendants have reached a tentative five-year agreement, securing up to 33% pay raises and over $25,000 in retroactive pay. The agreement includes $4.2 billion in pay and benefits increases.
More than 8,000 airline catering workers employed by Gategourmet may strike next week over unmet demands for pay raises and better health insurance, potentially disrupting summer travel further, which has already been affected by a recent technology outage.
A Lufthansa Airbus A380 flight from Munich to New York had to turn back due to hydraulic problems on July 25, 2024, resuming operations a day later.
Facing investor demands to improve financial performance, Southwest Airlines has decided to end its long-standing open-seating policy, a hallmark of its brand identity for five decades.
Air Tahiti has placed an order for four ATR 72-600 aircraft and renewed their eight-year Global Maintenance Agreement at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow. The aircraft will support their strategic fleet expansion.
In an effort to combat ecological impacts, Virgin Atlantic will introduce a green levy on airfares starting in 2025, aimed at offsetting the costs associated with using sustainable aviation fuels.
Qatar Airways is approaching a deal to acquire a share in South Africa's leading regional carrier, SA Airlink. This move aims to bolster Qatar Airways' network across the African continent.
Significant attention was drawn to Harbour Air's electric Beavers at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Despite one scheduled flight demonstration being canceled, the aircraft still garnered substantial interest.
Air France will offer a unique culinary experience by setting up a pop-up restaurant at Palais de Tokyo, featuring its renowned in-flight meals during the Paris Summer Olympics.
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