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U.S. FAA issues new safety directive on Boeing 777 airplanes
WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday issued an airworthiness directive for all Boeing...
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Aug 3, 20221 min read
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What JetBlue Buying Spirit Means For Air Travel
Last week JetBlue Airways finally succeeded in its bid to purchase Spirit Airlines, paying $3.8 billion to acquire the low-cost carrier....
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Aug 3, 20222 min read
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Shipping arrangements into Ukraine still not ready, Lloyd's official says
LONDON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Key arrangements including procedures for ships still need to be worked out before empty vessels can come in...
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Aug 2, 20223 min read
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Expanding Amtrak’s Scope Would Waste Taxpayer Money And Increase Shipping Costs
Passenger rail enthusiasts like to point to the shabby service and equipment on Amtrak in order to lobby for more government investment...
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Aug 2, 20224 min read
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Airline refunds could get a lot easier with new bill
WASHINGTON — Since the start of this year, 88,161 flights have been canceled by major American airlines, far more than any recent year...
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Aug 2, 20225 min read
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Airlines look to attract more diverse pilots amid shortage
For decades, the aviation industry has carried the reputation of being overtly male and white. At least 95% of the roughly 158,000 pilots...
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Aug 1, 20223 min read
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From legroom to airfare: How JetBlue’s takeover of Spirit could change air travel
Spirit Airlines relented this week and agreed to sell itself to JetBlue Airways for $3.8 billion, hours after breaking off a merger...
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Aug 1, 20224 min read
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READY TO FLY Flying car worth $170K to take flight in just weeks after passing FAA Inspection
THE Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] has determined that Samson Sky’s flying car, the Switchblade, is safe for aviation. Samson Sky...
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Jul 29, 20221 min read
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Trucking CEOs expect higher prices, potential disruptions in second half of the year
U.S. trucking CEOs expect to maintain pricing power even with volumes softening in the second half of 2022 as retailers, manufacturers...
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Jul 29, 20223 min read
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JetBlue announces a deal to buy Spirit Airlines. Fares could surge
New York (CNN Business)JetBlue Airways on Thursday announced it would purchase Spirit Airlines, a combination that would create America's...
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Jul 29, 20224 min read
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U.S. FAA proposes that new planes have a second flight deck barrier
WASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday it is proposing to require new passenger...
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Jul 28, 20222 min read
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Southwest sees higher costs, slowing revenue after record earnings
July 28 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co (LUV.N) on Thursday forecast higher costs and a slowdown in revenue, sending its shares lower...
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Jul 28, 20222 min read
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Spirit ends merger agreement with Frontier, continues takeover talks with JetBlue
Spirit Airlines terminated its merger agreement with Frontier Airlines on Wednesday, months after a rival bid by JetBlue Airways marred...
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Jul 28, 20223 min read
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TSA, American Airlines hit by COVID outbreaks at LAX
The TSA at LAX is grappling with an outbreak of COVID-19, according to Los Angeles County Public Health officials. According to the Los...
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Jul 27, 20222 min read
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American Airlines pilot blamed for bad takeoff at JFK Airport: report
WASHINGTON -- Federal investigators say a mistake by the captain of an American Airlines flight caused the plane's wing to clip the...
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Jul 27, 20222 min read
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Alaska Airlines Pilot And Co-pilot Argue In Front Of Passengers Before Turning Plane Around
A pilot and co-pilot on an Alaska Airlines flight engaged in a verbal dispute in front of their passengers. According to Business...
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Jul 27, 20222 min read
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Ukraine aims to ship grain this week, despite Russian attack
Ukraine has said it hopes a United Nations-brokered deal aimed at easing global food shortages by resuming grain exports from the Black...
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Jul 26, 20223 min read
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Sen. Lindsey Graham introduces legislation to raise mandatory pilot retirement age to 67
As the country’s pilot shortage fuels flight cuts, Sen. Lindsey Graham is introducing legislation that would raise the mandatory...
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Jul 26, 20222 min read
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Delta tries to fix the national pilot shortage and accelerate training using private charter company
Delta is teaming with a private charter company to accelerate pilot training and alleviate the national pilot shortage. The airline...
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Jul 25, 20222 min read
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Alaska Airlines flight delayed after 2 pilots have ‘professional disagreement’, refuse to fly togeth
An Alaska Airlines flight was delayed earlier this week after two pilots who were supposed to fly the aircraft couldn’t get along, the...
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Jul 25, 20222 min read
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