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Aviation Tech Failures Expose Aging Systems and Cyber Risks
WebProNews
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August 19, 2025
In the high-stakes world of aviation, where precision and reliability are paramount, a spate of technology glitches has repeatedly grounded flights and frustrated passengers. Just this month, United Airlines faced a major disruption when a...
Envoy Air Marks National Aviation Day with Simulator Event
Airline Geeks
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August 19, 2025
Aviation enthusiasts experienced full-motion training sims and career guidance at Avenger Flight Group’s Irving facility. [ News ]August 19, 2025 1:48 pm ET By Ryan Ewing American Airlines regional subsidiary Envoy Air marked National Aviation Day...
Airline-Style Baggage Charges in Trains? Railways’ New Rules Explained
Asianet Newsable
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August 19, 2025
Indian Railways is implementing new baggage regulations, including weight checks and potential fees for overweight or oversized luggage. These rules will be enforced at major stations, with varying weight limits based on travel class. Soon, your...
Former New Hampshire Governor to Lead Airline Group
AVweb
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August 19, 2025
Airlines for America (A4A) has named former New Hampshire governor Chris Sununu as its next president and chief executive officer, with the transition scheduled for Sept. 9. Sununu succeeds Nick Calio, who is stepping down after 15 years in the...
Why this airline wants you to reuse your amenity kit after your flight
USA Today
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Singapore Airlines is focusing on reusable amenity kits as part of its sustainability initiatives. The airline aims to create amenity kits that passengers will repurpose after their flights. Other airlines are also implementing sustainable...
Turkish Airlines Acquires Minority Stake in Air Europa for $349 Million
Simple Flying
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August 19, 2025
Earlier this month, Simple Flying reported that Turkish Airlines had become the sole bidder for Mallorca-based Air Europa after other European carriers stepped aside. Now, the Turkish flag carrier has confirmed that its offer to acquire a minority...
Major Airline wants passengers to reuse one thing to promote sustainability
Irish Star
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August 19, 2025
Singapore Airlines is asking passengers to do one thing in order to improve its carbon footprint. The company has introduced many sustainability initiatives, including scaling its use of sustainable aviation fuel, optimizing its routes for fuel...
Why Airlines and Airports Are Still Having So Many Tech Problems in 2025—and Whether We Should Expect More
AFAR
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August 19, 2025
When United Airlines passengers began getting alerts earlier this month about a technology outage that was disrupting their flights, many undoubtedly felt a sense of déjà vu. It was, after all, the third such glitch at a major U.S. airline in as...
Enforce phones switch-off during take-off, landing, NCAA directs airlines
New National Star
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August 19, 2025
BY PETER USMAN The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all airlines operating in the country to enforce a mandatory phone switch-off for passengers during take-off and landing. NCAA’s Director of Public and Consumer Protection,...
NCAA orders airlines to enforce phone switch-off during take-off and landing
Nairametrics
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August 19, 2025
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all airlines operating in the country to enforce a mandatory phone switch-off for passengers during take-off and landing. The disclosure was conveyed in a post by the NCAA’s Director of...
Joby Aviation completes first piloted eVTOL flight between public airports
Aerospace Technology - New York
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August 19, 2025
Joby Aviation has successfully conducted its first flight between two US airports, Marina (OAR) and Monterey (MRY) in California, while operating alongside other aircraft in FAA-controlled airspace. The company is focused on developing...
Southwest Airlines Launches 'Getaways' Vacation Packages
Simple Flying
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August 19, 2025
Southwest Airlines has announced it will begin selling its new in-house vacation package product, Getaways by Southwest, marking another new feature in its shifting business model. The new platform will allow passengers to book and bundle airfare,...
Q2 In The Rearview Mirror: What Lessons Do We Get From Legacy Airline Earnings Season?
Simple Flying
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August 19, 2025
The second quarter of this year brought about both challenges and opportunities for the three largest North American Airlines. Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), United Airlines (NYSE: UAL), and American Airlines (NYSE: AAL) all addressed both...
NCAA orders airlines to enforce phone switch-off during take-off, landing
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 19, 2025
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all airlines operating in the country to ensure that passengers completely switch off their mobile phones during aircraft take-off and landing. Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public...
Air Canada CEO sees big gap between airline offer and striking union's demand
ETInfra.com
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August 19, 2025
Flight attendants want higher wages and to be paid for time spent boarding passengers and other duties on the ground.Air Canada's CEO on Monday defended the airline's offer of a 38 per cent boost in compensation to striking flight attendants but...
Air Canada deal may reshape pay for N. American airline crews
Dawn
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August 20, 2025
MONTREAL: A crippling strike by Air Canada flight attendants that grounded thousands of flights over wages and unpaid labor is the latest blow to the airline industry’s compensation system that does not fully pay cabin crews for their hours at...
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES DELIVERS ON ITS PROMISE FOR EASIER CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN DOMINICA...
721 News
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August 19, 2025
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, — Caribbean Airlines flights BW 296 and BW 297 were warmly welcomed upon their touchdown in Puerto Rico and Dominica respectively, as the airline commenced non-stop flights between the two destinations on August...
Caribbean Airlines Delivers Easier Connectivity Between Dominica and Puerto Rico
South Florida Caribbean News
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August 19, 2025
BW 297 was greeted to a water salute upon its arrival in Dominica. Following a non-stop flight from Puerto Rico. Photo courtesy @767AVIATOR Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago — Caribbean Airlines flights BW 296 and BW 297 were warmly welcomed upon...
Philippine Airlines launches 2025 “ultimate seat sale”
Inquirer
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August 20, 2025
Philippine Airlines has launched its Ultimate Seat Sale for 2025. MANILA, Philippines – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines has launched its 2025 Ultimate Seat Sale that will conclude on August 31, 2025, rewarding value-conscious travelers and...
Strike over: Air Canada flights resume after attendants, airline reach tentative agreement
CityNews Calgary
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August 19, 2025
Air Canada flights are back in the air after attendants and the airline reached a tentative agreement earlier Tuesday. The union representing Air Canada’s 10,000 flight attendants confirmed its members would return to work, ending a disruptive...