- Etihad Airways Flies the Special Olympics World Games Flame of Hope to Abu Dhabi[Feb. 28, 2019]
Etihad Airways, official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, has delivered the World Games Flame of Hope to the UAE capital. The flame was carried in a specially designed cradle yesterday on a Boeing 787-9 aircraft sporting the airline's new Special Olympics livery, which proudly displays the images of four UAE Special Olympics athletes along its fuselage. The flight was flown by Captain Fouad Almarzouqi from the UAE, and Captain Spiridon Nakos from Greece.
- Kay Kratky Proposed as New Board Member of SAS AB[Mar. 01, 2019]
On 6 February 2019, SAS AB published its notice convening the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to take place on 13 March 2019. In the notice the Nomination Committee nominated the seven current Board members to the Board of Directors.
- Cheers! oneworld Is Best Alliance for Wine Served in Flight for 10th Year in a Row[Feb. 28, 2019]
oneworld® has been judged the best airline alliance for the wines served in-flight by its member airlines for the 10th year in a row in a leading international wine-tasting competition.
- Planes Hit Birds 280 Times in 2018 at Salt Lake Airport[Mar. 03, 2019]
Planes at Salt Lake City International Airport collided with 280 birds last year, including one incident where a flock of birds hit a plane carrying 223 passengers and narrowly missed hitting the engine.
- Etihad Airways Unveils New Special Olympics Livery Ahead of World Games Abu Dhabi 2019[Feb. 28, 2019]
Etihad Airways, the official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, unveiled a striking new livery at a special event held at its Engineering hangar, to promote the Games which will take place in the nation's capital between 14 - 21 March.
- Air BP Launches Airfield Automation Digital Technology in Africa to Help Prevent Misfuelling[Feb. 28, 2019]
Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and service supplier is delighted to be returning to the 4th Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in Kigali, Rwanda as sponsor and exhibitor. During the event, the company will reinforce its commitment to Africa and highlight the rollout of its new Airfield Automation digital technology recently installed at nine locations across South Africa and Mozambique.
- Airpart Supply Ltd Appointed as an Authorised Factory Distributor for Meggitt Wheels and Brakes[Feb. 27, 2019]
Airpart Supply Ltd, the expanding UK aircraft parts distributor supporting commercial airliner, business and general aviation aircraft, is pleased to announce a new contract with Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems effective January 2019 as authorised distributor for wheels and brakes in the territories of Europe, Middle East and Africa. A large inventory of Meggitt wheels, brakes and parts will be available for same day shipping from Airpart's warehouse and corporate HQ at High Wycombe, Bucks, close to London's Heathrow Airport.
- Alaska Airlines Flight Diverted Due to Odor in Cabin; 3 Crew Members Sent to the Hospital[Feb. 26, 2019]
An Alaska Airlines flight returned to its origin city and three crew members were sent to the hospital after an odor was detected in the plane's cabin.
- Baby Girl Suffers 'Serious Head Injuries' After Flight Attendant Drops Her While Disembarking from an Airplane in Russia[Feb. 26, 2019]
A baby suffered serious head injuries after being dropped by a flight attendant at the end of a low-cost airline flight.
- Southwest CEO Says Mechanics Deserve New Contract, But Company Wants 'Flexibility'[Feb. 24, 2019]
Southwest Airlines Co's mechanics, who have been in labor contract talks for more than six years, deserve a new deal that makes them among the best paid in the airline industry, but the low-cost U.S. carrier needs "more supplier flexibility" in return, the company's chief executive said.