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Self-driving electric shuttles at Schiphol Airport (Photo: Schiphol Airport | Roger Cremers)

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport Tests Self-Driving Electric Buses

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is trialing self-driving electric buses to transport employees working in the airport's airside area. The two self-driving Ohmio buses follow a fixed route with stops at various facilities used by cleaning and ground handling companies, according to the airport. The initial phase of the trial focuses on testing the technology and how it adapts to the airport environment. Employee experience is also being evaluated, with 89% of initial users reporting a positive experience and willingness to use…

FedEx Pilots Pick Third Union Chairman Since Last Summer

The board of the FedEx pilots’ union has elected its third chairman in eight months as the group tries to overcome internal divisions that have hampered efforts to achieve an updated labor contract. The FedEx Master Executive Council voted for Captain Jose Nieves, a Boeing 757 pilot who has been…

Trip Report: The U.S.’s Longest Dornier 328 Flight

Hawthorne, Calif.-based Advanced Air has been slowly but modestly increasing air service in the southwestern part of the country adding flights to Carlsbad and Gallup both in New Mexico, among others. But, a few months ago, mid-EAS contract, the community in Crescent City opted to switch carriers and Advanced Air…

Can United Still Certify Pilots and Aircraft?

Over the weekend, numerous reports surfaced about United's ability (or lack thereof) to certify new pilots, aircraft, and launch routes following heightened scrutiny by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Many of these rumors seemingly stemmed from a letter sent by the local Air Lines Pilots Association (ALPA) council at the…

Madagascar Airlines Rejoins IATA, Secures State Support for Two ATR…

Madagascar Airlines, previously known as Air Madagascar, has announced the restoration of its approval by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This approval enables the airline to once again distribute its tickets through travel agencies and tour operators. Thierry de Bailleul, CEO of the airline, made this announcement on Thursday,…

Breeze Airways Adds New Routes, Debuts First Flights from Dallas/Fort…

Breeze Airways is expanding its network with five new cities. Starting later this year, the carrier plans to add Bangor, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lancaster, Lansing, and Pensacola. This brings its total number of serviced cities to 56 across 29 states. The new routes include both seasonal and year-round flights connecting Breeze's…

United Adds Larger Overhead Bins to Regional Jets

United announced it is in the process of installing new, larger overhead bins on its Embraer E175 aircraft operated by SkyWest. The Chicago-based carrier says it is the first to add these types of bins on the 76-seat aircraft. According to United, the larger bins will create an 80% increase…

New Pacific Airlines Halts Scheduled Service

New Pacific Airlines, an Anchorage-based carrier that began operations in 2023, is cutting all of its scheduled flights. The airline's inaugural flight was from Ontario, Calif. to Las Vegas before eventually operating to cities including Reno and Nashville. At its peak, the carrier only operated four scheduled routes. The carrier…

Boeing’s Top Brass Ousted in Management Shake-Up

Multiple Boeing leaders are out of a job, including CEO Dave Calhoun and Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal. The company announced sweeping leadership changes early Monday morning. Dave Calhoun, who was appointed as President and CEO of Boeing in 2020, was originally hired to fix Boeing's ongoing manufacturing woes. His…

Do Low-Cost Carriers Fly Slower?

Travelers looking to fly to the Maldives through one of the Middle Eastern gateways might notice one strange disadvantage to flying to their destination with Wizz Air. The carrier seems to be taking longer than its competitors to fly the route. Not All Aircraft Are Made The Same While Wizz…