Qantas is evaluating a potential order for approximately 20 new widebody aircraft as the Australian flag carrier continues to modernize its fleet and position itself for future long-haul growth, according to industry sources familiar with the discussions. (airguide.info) More...
Geoffrey Wall, of Barrie, Ontario, is alleged to have operated as an airline captain between 2009 and 2025 without a license to fly large commercial passenger planes, (www.cbsnews.com) More...
Delta Air Lines is setting its sights on expanding its influence across the Pacific, signaling a direct challenge to United Airlines’ long-established leadership in one of the aviation industry’s most strategically important regions. (airguide.info) More...
Airlines can deny boarding if your passport doesn’t meet validity requirements or if names don’t match exactly between your booking and passport. The six-month passport validity rule requires passports to be valid six months beyond your intended departure from the U.S. Name mismatch travel issues can result in fees up to $150 or complete ticket loss. European destinations require only three months validity, but airlines may enforce stricter six-month policies. (siyatra.com) More...
NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center has announced its intent to award a sole-source contract to Denmar Technical Services, Inc., to prepare a Boeing 737-73W aircraft for use as a "Reduced Gravity Test Bed." (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
