American Airlines to buy 20 of Boom’s supersonic passenger jets
With an eye on slashing its flight times, American Airlines has agreed a deal with Boom Supersonic to buy as many as 60 of its in-development Overture aircraft......»»
American Airlines agrees to purchase 20 supersonic jets
American Airlines is placing a bet on a future in which supersonic jets might return to the skies, shuttling passengers on some routes at speeds roughly twice as fast as current commercial aircraft......»»
United Airlines puts $10 million behind plan to shuttle customers by electric aircraft
United Airlines gave a $10 million deposit to a startup developing electric aircraft — all for the goal of shuttling customers to and from the airport by air rather than gridlocked roadways......»»
How to watch UFC 277 Peña vs Nunes on iPhone, Apple TV, web
UFC Peña vs Nunes is set for Saturday, July 30 at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Read on for how to watch UFC 277 on iPhone, Apple TV, web, and more. more… The post How to watch UFC 277 Peña vs Nunes on iPhone, Ap.....»»
Alaska Airlines to offer digital baggage tags in U.S. first
Alaska Airlines is to start offering some of its passengers digital baggage tags in what it claims is a first for U.S carriers......»»
Alaska Airlines’ e-ink bag label pairs with your iPhone to create electronic baggage tag
One piece of tech which has proven slow to, uh, take off is an electronic baggage tag to replace the usual paper label applied to hold baggage at check-in. Alaska Airlines is hoping to boost adoption by offering it free of charge to frequent fliers......»»
Walking a tightrope (4): Geopolitical risks
To avoid the air spaces being affected by Russia-Ukraine war, the planes of Japan Airlines and Korean Airlines may reroute to Alaska and Canada, which may not only add four extra hours of flight time, but also make Alaska a new stopping and refueling.....»»
FAA: Airlines Must Retrofit Faulty Altimeters "As Soon As Possible"
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Federal Aviation Administration says it finally has a plan for the industry to replace or retrofit airplane altimeters that can't filter out transmissions from outside their allotted frequenc.....»»
FAA: Airlines must retrofit faulty altimeters “as soon as possible”
Altimeter fixes will let AT&T and Verizon fully deploy 5G on C-Band spectrum. Enlarge / Airbus 320 cockpit. (credit: Getty Images | Skyhobo) The Federal Aviation Administration says it finally has a plan for the industry to re.....»»
Verizon, AT&T Agree to Delay Some 5G Rollouts Near Airports
The Associated Press reports: Federal regulators say Verizon and AT&T will delay part of their 5G rollout near airports to give airlines more time to ensure that equipment on their planes is safe from interference from the wireless signals, but the a.....»»
FAA urges airlines to prepare for US C-Band 5G rollout
US operators will resume 5G rollout around airports from next month......»»
Industries and logistics support each other
Taiwan and South Korea, both strong in high-tech industries, saw their exports increase by 29.4% and 25.8% annually respectively in 2021. Korean Airlines, China Airlines, and EVA Air led the recovery in 2021 by becoming the world's three most profita.....»»
The new airlines betting flying is about to take off
Many carriers went out of business during Covid but several seized a golden opportunity to launch......»»
JetBlue Launches Hostile Takeover of Spirit
JetBlue launched a hostile takeover of Spirit Airlines after its earlier acquisition offer was rejected. The New York-based airline said in a release that its tender offer for $30-per-share was "all-cash" and "fully financed." From a report: Earlier.....»»
FAA Wants US Airlines To Retrofit, Replace Radio Altimeters
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will meet Wednesday with telecom and airline industry officials on a push to retrofit and ultimately replace some airplane radio altimeters that could face interference from C-Band 5G wireless service. Reuter.....»»
Why sending money to the neediest can boost the US economy
In response to the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress pumped trillions of dollars into the economy in the form of stimulus checks, expanded unemployment benefits, and targeted spending to bolster specific industries such as airlines. The massiv.....»»
FAA urges airlines to replace altimeters that can’t filter out 5G signals
Better late than never: FCC asked aviation industry to fix problem in early 2020. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | BackyardProduction) The Federal Aviation Administration is reportedly urging airlines to retrofit or replace alt.....»»
Starlink is Coming To Hawaiian Airlines
SpaceX is starting to make deals with airlines to provide its Starlink satellite internet to sky travelers everywhere. From a report: It announced a deal on Monday with Hawaiian Airlines, and last week made a similar deal with charter carrier JSX. No.....»»
Airlines’ faulty altimeters spur FCC plan to regulate wireless receivers
In 4-0 vote, FCC takes big step toward crackdown on poorly designed receivers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Andriy Onufriyenko) The Federal Communications Commission unanimously voted to launch an inquiry into poorly design.....»»
Uber and Lyft will no longer require masks for US riders and drivers
Face masks are now optional for Uber and Lyft riders and drivers in the United States, the ride-hailing companies said Tuesday, shortly after several major airlines announced a similar change in policy......»»