Korean Air Announces $13.7 Billion Deal for 33 Airbus A350 Aircraft
Korean Air has announced a significant procurement agreement with Airbus, involving the purchase of 33 advanced A350 family aircraft. The order encompasses 27 units of the A350-1000 model and six of the A350-900 model, with the contract valued at USD 13.7 billion. This strategic acquisition is aimed at enhancing the airline’s long-term fleet operations by […]
Japan Airlines Announces Major Aircraft Acquisition: Airbus A350s, A321s – Boeing 787s
Japan Airlines (JAL) has officially announced its comprehensive fleet renewal plan, set to unfold over the coming years. The airline’s board of directors has approved the acquisition of a diverse array of aircraft from leading manufacturers, signaling a significant investment in the future of its domestic and international services. The plan includes the addition of […]
Boeing Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Retaliation Against Quality Control Whistleblower John Barnett
Attorneys for John Barnett, a former quality control engineer at Boeing, have released a complaint that alleges serious accusations against the aerospace company. Barnett, who was found deceased in his pickup truck at a Charleston, South Carolina, hotel on March 9, had been involved in a legal case against Boeing, accusing the company of spying […]
Alaska Airlines Launches Daily Nonstop Service from Sonoma County to Las Vegas
Starting October 1, Alaska Airlines will offer a new, daily nonstop service connecting California’s wine country, via Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport, with Las Vegas. This initiative marks the airline’s latest effort to bolster its presence in the San Francisco Bay Area, introducing Las Vegas as its seventh nonstop destination from Sonoma County. The introduction […]
American Airlines Introduces Ad-Supported Free Wi-Fi on Viasat-Equipped Aircraft
In a landmark move, American Airlines has announced it will become the pioneering carrier to offer video streaming services across its entire mainline fleet. This development distinguishes American Airlines from several competitors that restrict access to high-bandwidth applications, websites, and video conferencing services. The announcement is part of a series of enhancements to American Airlines’ […]