African airlines are proving particularly vulnerable to the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest analysis from IATA. African airlines are proving particularly vulnerable to the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest analysis from...
European carriers are projected to post the largest losses of any region next year as the already high level of load factors required to breakeven means they cannot cut costs sufficiently to operate profitably. European carriers are projected to post the largest losses...
IATA is confident network connectivity will not be impacted by the UK’s impending departure from the EU at the end of the year. IATA is confident network connectivity will not be impacted by the UK’s impending departure from the EU...
Aero Linx: Airlines for America (A4A) Airlines for America (A4A) advocates on behalf of its members to shape crucial policies and measures that promote safety, security and a healthy U.S. airline industry. We work collaboratively with airlines, labor, Congress, the...
Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) A radio transmitter attached to the aircraft structure which operates from its own power source on 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. It aids in locating downed aircraft by radiating a downward sweeping audio tone, 2-4 times...
"Despite the evasive efforts, the drone stuck the helicopter, forcing the pilot to initiate an emergency landing. The drone damaged the helicopter’s nose, antenna and bottom cowlings. According to the complaint, 'if the drone had struck the helicopter’s main rotor...
From 2017: Connectivity Provided Through Iridium Satellite Network… Airtext solves the problem of staying connected electronically to business, friends, and family without the high cost of a traditional internet option. Airtext allows up to 16 passengers the ability to send...
International traffic in the Asia-Pacific region has been “disproportionately impacted” by the coronavirus pandemic, as a result of what trade body IATA calls “restrictive borders”. International traffic in the Asia-Pacific region has been “disproportionately impacted” by the coronavirus pandemic, as...
Israeli investment fund Fortissimo Capital has entered the bidding for leisure airline Israir, putting forward an offer to acquire 90% of the carrier, as a final deadline for the auction is set. All bidders will be given the opportunity, until...
France has confirmed an order for three Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft for its navy. France has confirmed an order for three Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft for its navy. First delivery...