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Passenger Sues Delta for $1 Million Claiming Injury from Collapsed Armrest

By | 2024-05-16T06:35:15-04:00 May 16th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Safety|

In a startling incident onboard a Delta Air Lines flight, passenger Joseph Hippensteel is suing the airline for $1 million. The complaint stems from an event where Hippensteel alleges he suffered a rib fracture due to a malfunctioning armrest. This unfortunate accident occurred as he was preparing for a flight from San Diego to Seattle [...]

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Don’t Miss Aviation Festival Americas

By | 2024-05-16T06:48:04-04:00 May 16th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Press Releases|

Doors to the Aviation Festival Americas open next Wednesday, May 15th. Join us for a transformative journey towards an interconnected, sustainable future. Your opportunity to shape the future is here. Connect with thought leaders, industry pioneers, and fellow visionaries as we converge at the crossroads of innovation and tradition. Act fast—time is flying! We're proud [...]

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Flights Canceled as Nouméa Airports Shut Down Amid Riots in New Caledonia

By | 2024-05-16T06:48:49-04:00 May 16th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business|

New Caledonia's main airports, Nouméa La Tontouta and Nouméa Magenta, were closed, and all flights were canceled following intense rioting in Nouméa and nearby townships. The unrest, which erupted over proposed constitutional reforms, prompted the imposition of an island-wide curfew after rioters set vehicles and buildings on fire on the night of May 13. Both [...]

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Mysterious Illness Strikes Passengers on Condor Flight from Mauritius to Frankfurt

By | 2024-05-16T06:48:23-04:00 May 16th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Travel Health|

On a recent Condor flight from Mauritius to Frankfurt, Germany, a concerning incident unfolded as dozens of passengers fell ill with nausea and vomiting during the nearly 12-hour journey. According to reports, approximately 70 of the 290 passengers on board experienced these symptoms on the May 2 flight, though the flight crew was not affected. [...]

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Thai Airways CEO Announces Sale of Six Boeing 777-200ERs Amid Declining Profits

By | 2024-05-16T06:49:06-04:00 May 15th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Thai Airways International's CEO, Chai Eamsiri, has confirmed the successful sale of six Boeing 777-200ER aircraft as part of the airline's ongoing fleet modernization and cost-reduction efforts. This announcement was made during the release of Thai Airways' first-quarter financial results on May 10, which also highlighted a significant decrease in profits compared to the previous [...]

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China’s COMAC Advances in Aerospace with Development of New C939 Widebody Jet

By | 2024-05-15T08:23:30-04:00 May 14th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers|

China's COMAC is making strategic advancements in the aerospace industry by initiating the development of a new widebody aircraft, the C939, poised to compete with market giants Airbus and Boeing. The C939, currently in the conceptual design phase, aims to seat up to 390 passengers, targeting the capacity range of Boeing's 777 and Airbus's A350 [...]

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U.S. Justice Department Finds Boeing in Breach of 2021 Criminal Prosecution Agreement

By | 2024-05-16T06:36:03-04:00 May 14th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The U.S. Justice Department has declared that Boeing Co. failed to comply with the terms of a 2021 agreement that had previously shielded the aerospace giant from criminal prosecution related to the 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019, which collectively resulted in the deaths of 346 people. This finding was disclosed in a recent [...]

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Boeing Reports Slight Decrease in Commercial Jet Deliveries for April

By | 2024-05-15T08:18:09-04:00 May 14th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business|

Boeing announced a minor drop in its commercial airplane deliveries for April, handing over 24 jets, two fewer than the same month last year. The slight decrease comes as the U.S. aerospace giant continues efforts to enhance the production quality of its 737 MAX jets, amid ongoing scrutiny from aviation regulators. The company faced significant [...]

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Over 160 U.S. Lawmakers Call on Mediation Board to Aid Flight Attendants in Contract Negotiations

By | 2024-05-15T08:15:25-04:00 May 14th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Services & MRO, Airline Business, Government & Regulatory|

A bipartisan group of 168 U.S. lawmakers, led by Democratic Representative Melanie Stansbury, has made a significant appeal to the National Mediation Board, urging it to actively assist around 80,000 flight attendants in securing new labor contracts. The lawmakers highlighted the ongoing struggles of flight attendants from major airlines such as United Airlines, American Airlines, [...]

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Major U.S. Airlines File Lawsuit Against Biden Administration Over Fee Transparency Rule

By | 2024-05-15T08:14:58-04:00 May 13th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Government & Regulatory|

In a significant legal challenge, major U.S. airlines have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation over its recent rule mandating the upfront disclosure of all airline fees. This new regulation, which aims to enhance fee transparency for consumers, has sparked a confrontation between some of the largest air carriers and the Biden [...]

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Experience Unbeatable Savings This Summer at Trump International Beach Resort

By | 2024-05-16T06:38:19-04:00 May 12th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Hotel Business, Hotels & Resorts, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

Unleash Your Summer Early with Spectacular Offers at Trump International Beach Resort Welcome to the Trump International Beach Resort, where summer starts now! Dive into the season with our exceptional Summer Starts Now Flash Sale. Picture yourself soaking up the warm sun, gazing at stunning oceanfront views, and enjoying the utmost in luxury accommodations. From [...]

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Lufthansa CEO Expresses Frustration Over Costly Boeing Delivery Delays

By | 2024-05-14T12:09:11-04:00 May 12th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Lufthansa is grappling with substantial delays in the delivery of Boeing's 777-9 aircraft, which have pushed the expected arrival of the first of these aircraft back to 2026—a year later than the already revised delivery date. The delays, attributed to several development and certification issues that have slowed production, have frustrated Lufthansa and other airlines [...]

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