Sustainable aviation is preparing for takeoff

Sustainable aviation is preparing for takeoff

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TikTok influencers flee Romania amid tax probe into their election role – POLITICO

TikTok influencers flee Romania amid tax probe into their election role – POLITICO

“This investigation will also assess any causal links between those payments and a particular candidate in the Romanian presidential election,” said Toni Greblă, the head of the electoral office, about the tax probes. One key figure under investigation is Bogdan Peșchir, who allegedly funded the influencers on TikTok with €1 million. Last week, authorities raided … Read more

Spirit Airlines plane sprayed with bullets as it lands in Haiti | World | News

Spirit Airlines plane sprayed with bullets as it lands in Haiti | World | News

Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight were left terrified after their plane was repeatedly shot at during its descent into Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. Amid the ensuing chaos as bullets penetrated the cabin, one crew member was grazed by a bullet. The airline has confirmed that the staff member had a narrow escape from death as … Read more

Boeing to send layoff notices to thousands of workers: report

Boeing to send layoff notices to thousands of workers: report

Boeing will send layoff notices to thousands of its employees within the coming weeks and a senior US official has flown to Seattle to encourage negotiations between the planemaker and the union, according to a report. Boeing will next month send 60-day notices to thousands of workers, including employees in its commercial aviation division, a … Read more

Russia may get Wi-Fi on its planes … in 2028 – POLITICO

Russia may get Wi-Fi on its planes … in 2028 – POLITICO

Russian state-owned airline Aeroflot hopes to bring Wi-Fi access to its planes — but it’s still years away. Russian Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadayev told Russian state-owned news agency TASS that Wi-Fi on board Russian planes will be ubiquitous by 2028. “We have signed a corresponding agreement, and I think the passengers want it. … Read more

JetBlue to open ‘exclusive’ airport lounges in NY, Boston

JetBlue to open ‘exclusive’ airport lounges in NY, Boston

JetBlue announced Thursday it will open its first-ever airport lounges at its main hubs in New York and Boston as the carrier ratchets up luxury amenities to compete against its bigger rivals. Slated to debut late next year, the first will be an 8,000 square-foot lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport, followed by an … Read more

Turbulence is getting worse on flights — but a pilot says mandatory seat belts won’t help keep people safe

Turbulence is getting worse on flights — but a pilot says mandatory seat belts won’t help keep people safe

Turbulence has become more frequent. It’s a trend American Airlines Captain Dennis Tajer has experienced firsthand.  For the safety of his passengers, Tajer, a pilot for over 30 years, said it’s vital that they wear seat belts at all times while seated, even if it’s not mandated by law. It is for their protection, and the safety … Read more

United Airlines aims to crack down on flight attendants who abuse sick time

United Airlines aims to crack down on flight attendants who abuse sick time

The Labor Department is reviewing United Airlines’ leave policies after the carrier implemented stricter measures to crack down on employees abusing sick time.  “Through numerous recent inquiries from workers, the Wage and Hour Division has become aware of a possible change in United Airlines’ leave policies,” said Jessica Looman, the Labor Department’s wage and hour administrator.  … Read more

US finalizes details of Boeing 737 MAX guilty plea deal

US finalizes details of Boeing 737 MAX guilty plea deal

The Justice Department said Boeing had agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay a fine of $243.6 million after the planemaker breached a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement, according to a court filing on Wednesday. Boeing on July 7 agreed in principle to plead guilty to conspiring to defraud the Federal Aviation Administration after … Read more

British Airways announces massive $9 billion overhaul

British Airways announces massive  billion overhaul

British Airways on Monday announced a massive $9 billion overhaul of its operations that will include a brand new web site and mobile app, renovated airport lounges, artificial intelligence technology integrated into its computer systems, and upgraded first-class seating. “We’re on a journey to a Better BA for our people and our customers, underpinned by … Read more