NISKAYUNA, NY – GE Aerospace, one of the aviation industry’s top AI patent holders, has signed on as a member of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC). The AISIC was established earlier this year, with the goal of bringing together AI developers in industry, government, academia, and civil […]
Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an agreement with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) to ensure air traffic controllers receive adequate rest between shifts and can continue to safely do their essential work. This agreement will enable the implementation of long-term, systematic changes following the identified opportunities in the report from a […]
TULSA, Okla. — Students in Tulsa Tech’s aviation maintenance technology program now have more than 3,000 new industry mentors thanks to a new partnership announced today with American Airlines. Students now have direct access to the airline’s Tulsa-based aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) through ongoing engagement opportunities at the carrier’s maintenance base and on campus. Additionally, […]
July 8, 2024 – The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (“Southwest”) (the “Company”) has appointed Rakesh Gangwal as a member of the Board, effective July 7. Gangwal has deep and extensive airline industry experience and is the co-founder of India’s largest airline by fleet size and passengers carried, InterGlobe Aviation, known […]
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines announced that Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, will join the award-winning AAdvantage® travel rewards program in the coming year, offering members a host of benefits as well as earning and redemption capabilities when traveling on either airline.rnrnThis collaboration means that AAdvantage® members will enjoy a seamless experience when traveling […]
DENVER — NASA has selected Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] to develop and build the nation’s next generation weather satellite constellation, Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO), for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The baseline contract is for three spacecraft with options for four additional spacecraft. The total estimated value of the contract including options is […]
CHICAGO — United Airlines today announced the launch of Kinective Media by United Airlines – the first media network that uses insights from travel behaviors to connect customers to personalized, real-time advertising, content, experiences and offers from leading brands. The new technology platform gives marketers the opportunity to scale their reach across a wide range […]
DANIA BEACH, Fla. — JetBlue Vacations, the vacation package arm of JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU), today announced its new partnership with Viator, the world’s largest travel experiences marketplace. Viator’s collection of more than 300,000 tours, activities, and experiences will be integrated into the JetBlue Vacations platform, allowing travelers to seamlessly add these to their flight and […]
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. May 30, 2024 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), U.S. Department of Defense, state and local officials celebrated the opening of the company’s new $18 million engineering facility, labs and demonstration center in Huntsville. The 122,000-square foot facility has space for 500 employees who will advance national security capabilities and drive innovation in North Alabama. […]
The International Aerospace Environmental Group (IAEG) announces that leading aerospace companies are collaborating to evaluate technical issues regarding the compatibility of 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with airplane systems. Recognizing SAF is a fundamental step to reaching aviation’s 2050 net-zero CO2 goal, Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, GE Aerospace, RTX’s Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and Safran, […]
