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dailymail.co.uk - Tom Lawrence - Techno DJ who sold faulty aircraft parts to major airlines jailed
Techno DJ who sold faulty aircraft parts to major airlines jailed
Mail Online

A former techno DJ who sold counterfeit aircraft engine parts to major airlines, causing planes to be grounded and costing companies more than £39 million, has been jailed. Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala, 38, admitted to forging more than 60,000…

businessinsider.com - Taylor Rains - How airlines turn their planes into flying billboards
How airlines turn their planes into flying billboards
Business Insider

From tail stripes to full-body wraps, airlines have long turned their planes into flying billboards to showcase their brand, culture, and identity in the skies. Airlines can use liveries to go beyond their tail designs: think United Airlines' Star…

theguardian.com - Gwyn Topham - Ex-DJ jailed in London for selling fake parts to airlines
Ex-DJ jailed in London for selling fake parts to airlines
The Guardian

A one-time techno DJ who orchestrated a £40m global fraud selling fake aircraft parts from his garage outside London has been jailed. Engine parts from AOG Technics found their way into planes used by American Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines…

bloomberg.com - Carolina Gonzalez - Out of Bankruptcy, Latam Soars 76% and Dominates Rival Airlines
Out of Bankruptcy, Latam Soars 76% and Dominates Rival Airlines
Bloomberg

Latam Airlines SA has become the dominant airline in South America, shouldering aside rivals as it emerges from the rubble of an industry battered by the pandemic. Just six years after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Latam's shares are up 76% in…

themarysue.com - Sanchari Ghosh - What Is Southwest Airlines' Policy on 'Extra Room' for Passengers?
What Is Southwest Airlines' Policy on 'Extra Room' for Passengers?
The Mary Sue

TikTok user @erikawithak27 had never anticipated what she was about to experience while boarding a Southwest Airlines flight from Omaha. What should have been a normal experience for her turned into a tale of embarrassment and anger that is sure to…

yahoo.com - Neha Gupta - American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) Seeks Approval for Venezuela Flights amid Solid 2026 Guidance
American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) Seeks Approval for Venezuela Flights amid Solid 2026 Guidance
Yahoo!

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) is one of the high-growth industrial stocks to buy. On February 13, American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) announced it has applied to operate flights in Venezuela. The US airline intends to operate…

abc.net.au - Mackenzie Heard - Burnie Airport warns airlines may leave over security screening upgrade costs
Burnie Airport warns airlines may leave over security screening upgrade costs
ABC News

Burnie Airport is one of a number of regional Australian airports that may soon be required to introduce security screening, at a cost of tens of millions of dollars. The airport's director says the capital upgrade costs along with higher airport…

fastcompany.com - Michael Grothaus - Flight cancellations update: American, Delta, and United Airlines issue airport alerts as blizzard batters Northeast
Flight cancellations update: American, Delta, and United Airlines issue airport alerts as blizzard batters Northeast
Fast Company

If you're in the Northeast, there's a good chance you'll be hunkering down inside for a few days as a major snowstorm batters the East Coast. And if you have a flight to catch, well, there's a high probability that it might not be taking off at…

yahoo.com - Neha Gupta - United Airlines Holdings Inc. (UAL) Settles on GEnx engines for New 787 Dreamliners, Brazil Okays $100M Azul Investment
United Airlines Holdings Inc. (UAL) Settles on GEnx engines for New 787 Dreamliners, Brazil Okays $100M Azul Investment
Yahoo!

United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) is one of the high-growth industrial stocks to buy. On February 16, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) selected 300 GEnx engines to power its new 787 Dreamliners. The agreement also includes the…

afr.com - Ayesha de Kretser, Anna McCooe - Which airline loyalty program rates highest? We compare six of the best
Which airline loyalty program rates highest? We compare six of the best
Australian Financial Review

Airline loyalty in Australia is not a duopoly. While Qantas and Virgin dominate the conversation, a quieter ecosystem of global programs is competing for Australian passengers' wallets, miles and attention. From Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer to…

skift.com - Gordon Smith - Oneworld Appoints New CEO as Airline Alliances Fight for Relevance
Oneworld Appoints New CEO as Airline Alliances Fight for Relevance
Skift

Ole Orvér, a seasoned airline executive with deep alliance experience, has been appointed CEO of oneworld. Oneworld is focusing on enhancing its commercial strategy, technology collaboration, and premium offerings to compete with rival…

afr.com - Bernie Fraser's big CGT call; BHP hits record high; Which airline loyalty program rates highest?
Bernie Fraser's big CGT call; BHP hits record high; Which airline loyalty program rates highest?
Australian Financial Review

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nypost.com - Ben Cost - Influencer ridiculed after spending $14K on first-class airline seat for clicks: 'Beyond wildness'
Influencer ridiculed after spending $14K on first-class airline seat for clicks: 'Beyond wildness'
New York Post

More like Bling-apore Airlines. A travel influencer named Antoine redefined “high roller” after forking over $14,000 to fly in one of Singapore Airlines' first class suites, complete with a luxury bed, extensive storage and top-flight…

thehill.com - Zach Schonfeld - Supreme Court won't hear Boeing's bid to end pilot union's 737 Max suit
Supreme Court won't hear Boeing's bid to end pilot union's 737 Max suit
The Hill

The Supreme Court on Monday turned away Boeing's attempt to stave off a lawsuit over its 737 Max aircraft brought by the Southwest Airlines pilot union. In a brief order without any noted dissents, the justices left in place a Texas state court…

viewfromthewing.com - Gary Leff - Exit Row Seats Collapse Into Row Behind During Takeoff-Latest Safety Scare For Troubled Airline
Exit Row Seats Collapse Into Row Behind During Takeoff-Latest Safety Scare For Troubled Airline
View from the Wing

On a Batik Air flight, just after takeoff during initial climb, passenger seats suddenly failed and collapsed backward. These were coach seats, but they became angled-flat business class seats. And this happened in the aircraft's exit row. Batik…

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