The airline confirmed the issue late Tuesday night. The problem? An error with the digital map used by pilots in the cockpit. “Some flights are experiencing an issue with a software application on pilot iPads,” American Airlines said in a statement. “In some cases, the flight has had to return to the gate to access…
All Nippon Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 on international routes, beginning with the Haneda-Munich route on May 5th. Introduction of the extended Dreamliner will streamline operational costs and drive continued growth for ANA, and will also provide with it a suite of upgrades to the in-flight entertainment system, in line with the airline’s commitment…
All Nippon Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 on international routes, beginning with the Haneda-Munich route on May 5th. Introduction of the extended Dreamliner will streamline operational costs and drive continued growth for ANA, and will also provide with it a suite of upgrades to the in-flight entertainment system, in line with the airline’s commitment…
Singapore Airlines has launched an all-new mobile app for both Apple and Android smartphones, as well as for the Apple Watch. Introducing a redesigned user interface with new features, the app aims to provide a functional and seamless user experience. Features include a contextual homepage that displays the most relevant information about upcoming trips.
Irish no frills airline Ryanair has had millions of euro siphoned from one of its bank accounts. The Irish Independent reports that thieves managed to initiate a single fraudulent transaction using a Chinese bank when stealing the money from the airline. There have been efforts to track down the scammers and trace the funds. “The…
United Airlines today announced that it will work with its disaster relief partners the American Red Cross, Americares, Airlink and Operation USA to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake in Nepal
Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, and TAP Portugal announce the signing of a new multi-year global full content agreement.
Kenya Airways is planning to phase out its B777s this summer as its new 787s will complete the take over of all its long-haul international routes. Airline route says the airline is planning its last 777 service on 18th May from Dubai to Nairobi. The airline reportedly is planning to phase out its new Boeing…
The accident aircraft (TSB) According to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) a cylinder failure on the right engine, and the fact that the aircraft exceeded its maximum certified take-off weight, led to the wheels-up landing just after take-off of a Buffalo Airways DC-3C aircraft in August 2013. There were no injuries to the 21…
Phoenix police were investigating the death of a man whose body was found at Phoenix-Sky Harbor International Airport on Tuesday morning. The body was found on Sky Harbor Boulevard near Terminal 3 about 6:15 a.m. Traffic entering the airport from the west was backed up, and motorists were urged to enter from the east using…
A Pennsylvania family says toilet paper and pieces of plastic that fell across their neighborhood early Monday were dumped by an aircraft, and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating. The debris rained down at 6:30 a.m., hitting several properties in West Pittston, Pa. Torn wads of tissue and shredded pieces of plastic bags covered roofs,…
