United Lays on More Flights For Chicago Bears Fans
United Airlines has added bigger planes, new flights and adjusted departure times to help Chicago Bears fans get home quickly after games.
Incident
TUI 737-800 Evacuated via Slides in Brussels After Cargo Fire Indication
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
A TUI 737-800 arriving from Heraklion was evacuated via emergency slides after crew received a cargo fire indication on approach to Brussels on 6 August.
Incident
United Airlines 777 Returns to San Francisco With Battery Problem
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
United Airlines flight UA1273, a Boeing 777-200 operating a service to Kahului, Maui made a return to San Francisco with a technical problem on 6 August.
Airline
Aeromexico Sees Mixed Results in July 2024
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
Aeromexico reported a slight uptick in passenger numbers for July, with stronger returns in the international market against a weaker domestic performance.
Manufacturer
Embraer Secures $1 Billion Credit Line, Reinforcing Financial Strength
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer has solidified its financial position with the signing of a new $1 billion syndicated credit agreement.
Airline
easyJet Launches Recruitment Drive for Over 50s Cabin Crew
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
easyJet has launched a new recruitment drive for cabin crew, targeting over 50s, career changers, and 'unretired' individuals.
Incident
United Airlines 777 Returns to San Francisco With Battery Problem
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 operating a service to Kahului, Maui made a precautionary return to San Francisco after experiencing a technical problem on 6 August 2024. United Airlines flight UA1273 had conducted a departure from San Francisco International Airport and was setting course for Kahului Airport. United Airlines UA1273 San Francisco-Kahului During the initial
Airline
Aeromexico Sees Mixed Results in July 2024
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
Grupo Aeromexico reported a slight uptick in passenger numbers for July 2024, with a 1.4% year-over-year increase to 2.42 million travelers. However, the airline’s performance was essentially a tale of two markets. The monthly performance data reveals in an interesting contrast in the airline’s returns in the international sector compared to its domestic numbers. International
Manufacturer
Embraer Secures $1 Billion Credit Line, Reinforcing Financial Strength
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer has solidified its financial position with the signing of a new $1 billion syndicated credit agreement. This five-year deal represents an expansion of a previous $650 million credit facility established in October 2022. The agreement provides Embraer with essential access to capital at predetermined rates, bolstering its liquidity and supporting long-term
Airline
easyJet Launches Recruitment Drive for Over 50s Cabin Crew
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
Major low-cost airline easyJet has launched a new recruitment initiative called ‘Returnships’ aimed at attracting a diverse range of candidates. The target audience includes people over 50 years of age, career changers, and individuals looking to return to work after retirement. Recent research by the airline revealed that three-quarters of over 50s (74%) believe now