Back in the 1920s, wingwalking claimed lives. Daredevils would move around on the top of a plane's wings, in mid-flight, often without any harness or any safety line. Maybe they'd be able to clip onto something during takeoff and landing, but maybe not. There are still a few of those true daredevil wingwalkers out there in the world, but in the 21st century... it's usually a bit different (www.youtube.com) 更多...
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has just announced at the EXPO in Boston that it will be rolling out a new livery, corporate identity, and cabin crew uniforms next year. According to the airline, the re-branding process should begin in January and will take three years, aiming to have it completed by the end of 2022. Aer Lingus CEO, Stephen Kavanagh, said that the current Aer Lingus livery and uniforms “have been in service for close to 25 years. Our business has changed and we have the… (airwaysmag.com) 更多...
Sunday, September 23: A 43-year-old women has been arrested on suspicion of being "drunk" on flight UA919. The flight was subsequently cancelled. (www.mirror.co.uk) 更多...
Sometime this week, the US Air Force will likely announce the winner of its long-anticipated T-X advanced jet trainer competition. The winner will get to build at least 350 jets, worth at least $7 billion. The competition consists of Boeing/Saab’s T-X (an all-new clean-sheet design), Lockheed Martin/Korea Aerospace’s T-50A, and Leonardo’s M-346 (renamed T-100 for T-X). Here are four things to know: (www.forbes.com) 更多...
«On pourrait penser qu’en 2018, ça n’arrive pas. Mais ça arrive.» Jamel Parker a 31 ans. Il a intenté un procès contre la compagnie américaine Southwest Airlines et a indiqué que cette dernière avait une salle de repos réservée aux personnes blanches à l’aéroport de Houston, au Texas. Si la salle de repos n’existe plus depuis un ou deux ans, c’est seulement parce que des rénovations l’ont transformée en bureau d’un supérieur. Mais Jamel Parker l’affirme dans le «Houston Chronicle», Southwest… (www.slate.fr) 更多...
Ivy Ford had just touched down at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and was patiently waiting for her luggage to make its way past on the baggage carousel. One-by-one other passengers picked up their luggage, leaving just a few suitcases and an errant garbage bag left for collection. (www.itravelapp.net) 更多...
Singapore Airlines Ltd. took delivery of the Airbus SE A350-900 ultra long range aircraft to start a non-stop service to New York, a journey of about 19 hours that will become the world’s longest. (www.bloomberg.com) 更多...
The new Delta TechOps MRO, with more than 11 thousand m2 for engine maintenance, had its first major milestone: its inauguration. This new space will allow Delta to perform maintenance services on engines with the most sophisticated and advanced technologies, in particular the next generation of engines present on Delta Airbus A350 aircraft and the future A330-900neo... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) 更多...
Ryanair has vowed to be nicer to its passengers. But one man has discovered the budget airline still has a mean streak. After being denied a seat with extra legroom that he had paid £20 for, Bob Hamilton asked cabin crew to waive his £17 drinks bill to make up for it. But the airline staff instead summoned the police when the plane landed to force him to pay up. (www.aviationrepublic.com) 更多...
