Increase in Turbulence Coincides with Global Warming

Increase in Turbulence Coincides with Global Warming

A plane soaring above Northamptonshire, England. Turbulence, an uncomfortable aspect of air travel, can range from mild bumpiness to serious aircraft damage and passenger injuries. Photo by Joe Giddens – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images Flight turbulence can be an uncomfortable experience for travelers, varying from mild bumps to severe cases of …

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Spirit Airlines To Become JetBlue’s Primary Focus Following Antitrust Case, Termination of American Airlines Partnership

Spirit Airlines To Become JetBlue’s Primary Focus Following Antitrust Case, Termination of American Airlines Partnership

American and JetBlue flights prepare to take off at Los Angeles International Airport, Jan. 11, 2023. Carolyn Cole | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images JetBlue Airways stated on Wednesday that it will terminate its partnership with American Airlines in the northeastern U.S. following a federal judge’s order to end the agreement. JetBlue’s attention will …

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Despite mounting disruptions, airline stocks continue to rise.

Despite mounting disruptions, airline stocks continue to rise.

Ahead of the fourth of July holiday weekend, travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on June 30, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, were faced with flight disruptions. Despite this, airline investors have remained unfazed. Between June 24 and July 2, U.S. airlines experienced delays in over 63,000 flights, accounting for 30% of their schedules. Additionally, over …

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Biden’s EV push faces opposition from unions, Schumer & Co.: A closer look at the challenges to democracy and more commentary

Biden’s EV push faces opposition from unions, Schumer & Co.: A closer look at the challenges to democracy and more commentary

Green Desk: Unions Struggle with Biden’s Electric Vehicle Agenda The Democratic Party’s alliance with the United Auto Workers (UAW) is being threatened due to an alignment between the UAW and former President Trump over electric vehicles (EVs), according to Axios’ Nathan Bomey. The UAW has not endorsed Biden’s 2024 campaign and a significant number of …

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Rivian’s Q2 EV Deliveries Exceed Expectations, Resulting in a Surge in Share Prices

Rivian’s Q2 EV Deliveries Exceed Expectations, Resulting in a Surge in Share Prices

Located in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan, Rivian’s newly opened storefront caught the attention of passersby. Founded in 2009, Rivian Automotive is a renowned electric truck manufacturer. Shares of Rivian Automotive witnessed an impressive surge of over 16% in early trading on Monday. This surge came after the electric vehicle maker surpassed Wall Street expectations …

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Conversion of Vintage Passenger Planes into Cargo Haulers

Conversion of Vintage Passenger Planes into Cargo Haulers

The surge in e-commerce demand, port congestion, and limited airline capacity due to the pandemic have led to a record increase in air freight rates just before Christmas 2021. This situation has also created a profitable opportunity for the aerospace industry, specifically in converting passenger planes into cargo carriers. Cirium, an aviation data firm, reported …

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