Mari Yamaguchi | Associated Press US military Osprey crash kills at least one crew member At least one person is dead after a U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying six passengers crashed off southern Japan. TOKYO (AP) — A crew member who was recovered from the ocean after a U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying six people …
The same Ohio river valley where the Wright brothers pioneered human flight will soon be home to a manufacturing facility for electric planes that take off and land vertically. This exciting development was announced on Monday, following an agreement between the state and Joby Aviation Inc. Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are gaining …
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has announced his early retirement to prioritize the company’s renewal. In a statement, Joyce acknowledged the recent focus on Qantas and the need for change, indicating his confidence in Vanessa and the new management team to take over and do an excellent job. Last month, Qantas achieved a record pre-tax annual …
Unite, the workers’ union, has announced the commencement of strikes at Red Handling, a ground handling company that manages services for several airlines including Norse Atlantic, Norwegian, Delta, Tap Air Portugal, and Saudia. The strikes are expected to affect around 45,000 passengers and result in delays and disruptions to 216 flights. With the unrest in …
British Airways employees have successfully negotiated a significant pay increase of over 13%, reversing the pay cuts that were implemented during the height of the pandemic. Approximately 24,000 workers at the airline will receive a 13.1% pay rise over an 18-month period, along with a one-off payment of £1,000. This deal, facilitated by the Unite …
Efforts to revitalize its business have been undertaken by Mr. Erginbilgic, resulting in a significant transformation. This included the closure of certain sectors within the company. Fortunately, Rolls-Royce experienced a resurgence in international travel, which allowed them to charge premium prices for their engines. Consequently, revenue grew to an impressive £6.95bn. Rolls-Royce follows a unique …
Unlike Heathrow’s proposed expansion plans, Gatwick Airport’s CEO, Mr Wingate, assures that transport links, such as the nearby M23 motorway and rail link to central London, will remain unaffected by the redevelopment. Heathrow has faced legal challenges since parliament granted approval for its third runway in 2018. The expansion would necessitate the relocation of the …
When it comes to airport lounge access, Amex is not your only credit card option. An alternative is Mastercard, which has partnered with LoungeKey, a network of lounges across the world. With LoungeKey, you can access lounges simply by showing your credit card without the need for a separate membership card. If you’re looking for …
In 2062, the futuristic world of The Jetsons depicted vehicles that could fly parents and their children to school. While we may not have reached that level of technology yet, Joby Aviation is making significant progress in the electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) market. According to a report from TechCrunch, Joby Aviation has …
Uber is expanding its services beyond minicabs to become an all-encompassing transport hub. In the coming months, users will be able to purchase inter-city train and coach tickets through the Uber app. Later in the year, the company plans to offer plane and Eurostar tickets for tourists. Additionally, Uber will allow people to rent cars …