Delta CEO says airline will permanently ban passengers 'who refuse to display basic civility'

The CEO of Delta Air Lines has announced that the carrier will permanently ban passengers who disrespect fellow customers or crew. CEO Ed Bastian laid down the law in a memo sent to employees Friday, and shared with Fox News. The executive revealed that the airline has already added over 800 people to its no-fly list for refusing to wear mandatory face masks during travel, along with news of the company's latest policy. (www.foxnews.com) Mehr...

FAA approves airport coronavirus screenings, paving way for first program to launch in Iowa

In Cedar Rapids, screeners from a local health-care group, Mercy Medical Center, will ask travelers questions about their health and potential exposure to the coronavirus, and also take their temperatures. The first step should take 10 seconds. Anyone who fails the initial screening will be subject to a second review, which Lenss said in a few weeks could include rapid testing. Those who seem sick would be urged not to travel and be referred back to their airline, which would make the final… (www.washingtonpost.com) Mehr...

Airlines Reveal How Many People Are On Their No-Fly Lists

Since March 2020, airlines have banned over 2,700 people from flying on their aircraft due to noncompliance with mask mandates, and the insurrection at the Capitol has barred dozens more. In an attempt to keep flying calm and orderly, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is checking “hundreds of names” that may be prohibited from boarding aircraft, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is cracking down on unruly passengers. (airlinegeeks.com) Mehr...

FedEx To Retire Its Remaining MD-10s By 2023

Global freight business FedEx appears set to retire its remaining Boeing MD-10s by 2023. FedEx currently flies a fleet of 17 MD-10s. But buried in FedEx’s second-quarter report for the 2021 fiscal year is the news FedEx will be phasing the planes out over the next couple of years. (simpleflying.com) Mehr...

Cat Reunited With Owner After 11 Days In LaGuardia Airport Ceiling

Hooray! What starts as a sad story has a very happy ending! (yourmileagemayvary.net) Mehr...

Electric aviation startup MagniX opens new headquarters and production facility in Everett

Local aviation startup MagniX, which is developing electric motors to replace the gas turbine engines on commuter airplanes carrying up to 40 passengers, announced Tuesday it is consolidating its operations at a new facility in Everett. (www.seattletimes.com) Mehr...

The Demise of Eastern at 30

Up now in Ask the Pilot: The Demise of Eastern at 30. On January 19th, 1991, one of aviation's most storied franchises ceased operations. (askthepilot.com) Mehr...

Delta Boeing 767 Returns To JFK With Landing Gear Troubles

The crew decided to return to the departure airport and declared an emergency. (simpleflying.com) Mehr...

American Airlines To Get $3.1bn In Additional Government Support

American Airlines received over $5 billion under the initial PSP enacted right at the start of the crisis. (simpleflying.com) Mehr...

Airbus Reportedly Planning To Increase A320 Production

Airbus to open a mega warehouse in Hamburg. Scheduled to open in July, the mega warehouse will allow Airbus to better control its logistics and supply train. (simpleflying.com) Mehr...

GlobalX takes delivery of its first Airbus A320 at Miami International Airport

GlobalX will provide charter airlift for major airlines, tour operators, professional and collegiate sports teams, casinos, and corporate groups. (www.laranews.net) Mehr...

Scottish Group Trying To Change Airport Name to Troll Ex-President Trump

Donald Trump would NOT be happy if this came to pass (yourmileagemayvary.net) Mehr...

Severely damaged West Atlantic UK Boeing 737 after hard touchdown at Exeter Airport, UK

On social media platforms, users indicate that the aircraft got damaged to this extent after a hard touchdown and that Royal Mail was unable to offload the cargo. (www.aviation24.be) Mehr...