Alice Completes Hi-speed Taxi Rotation Test
WebSep 20, 2022 · DALLAS — Eviation has completed the high-speed taxi rotation test of its all-electric Alice aircraft as part of final preparations for the type's first flight.. The 16,500 lb. Alice, a nine-passenger aircraft built from the ground up to travel 440 nm on an 8,300 lb. battery pack, was initially scheduled to conduct flight testing from the company's Arlington, Washington, development, and ...
FAA Allocates US$187M to Modernize Airports
Web4 hours ago · DALLAS — The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is providing funding for 91 airport-related infrastructure grants across 34 states.These grants are part of POTUS' Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, which aims to improve airport facilities across the …
FAA Returns Mexico to Highest Safety Category
WebSep 14, 2023 · DALLAS — After two years of close collaboration and efforts to address safety issues, the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has upgraded Mexico's safety rating, restoring it to Category 1, which represents the highest level of safety standards.. This decision comes as a result of the FAA's downgrade of Mexico to Category 2 in May 2021, following investigations that revealed Mexico did not ...
Gone with the Wind: Alaska Airlines Phases out Its A320s - Airways
WebJan 11, 2023 · N849VA Completing one of the last AS A320 flights on Monday morning. Photo: Brandon Farris/Airways Alaska's Airbus' Alaska acquired its Airbus A320s from the merger with Virgin America (VX) in 2016, which included a mix of A321neos, A320s and A319s, with the latter retired in 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kansas City Airport Celebrates Opening of New Terminal - Airways
WebFeb 27, 2023 · DALLAS — Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is celebrating the opening of its new terminal, which will officially open for business tomorrow, February 28. The new terminal, which replaces a 50-year-old three-terminal horseshoe facility, cost US$1.5bn. The original facility has been serving passengers since 1972.
CEO Interview: Eviation Alice's Trajectory - Airways
WebApr 5, 2023 · Airways sits down with Eviation's CEO, Gregory Davis, to discuss what's next after the first flight of the electric aircraft Alice. Helwing. Villamizar. April 5, 2023. DALLAS — Eviation's Alice is the only electric "aircraft" that has made it from paper to reality at this moment. Upon completing its first-ever flight back in September of last ...
How Do Airlines Disinfect Airplanes Today? - Airways
WebNov 4, 2022 · DALLAS - During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines treated plane cleanliness as a competitive advantage. Many companies went to progressively greater heights to help passengers feel safe about flying during a global health crisis. How do they disinfect airplanes now, and how does that compare to the early days of the pandemic?
European Aviation Industry to Combat Satellite System Threats
WebJanuary 29, 2024. DALLAS — The aviation industry in Europe has come together to address the growing problem of jamming and spoofing of global satellite positioning systems. Over 120 industry representatives from airlines, system suppliers, ANSPs, and other institutions attended an event in Cologne, Germany, where measures were agreed upon.
STARLUX's First US-Bound Flight Lands at LAX - Airways
WebApr 27, 2023 · DALLAS-Taiwanese Carrier STARLUX Airlines (JX) has officially begun direct flights between Taiwan and the United States, with its maiden flight from Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) touching down at Los Angeles (LAX).One of the carrier's Airbus A350-900 (B-58503), operated the inaugural flight. JX took possession of its first widebody aircraft in October 2022, intending to fly them on long ...
Qatar Airways' Newest A380 Destination
WebSep 27, 2022 · DALLAS - Qatar Airways (QR) passengers traveling between Perth and Doha will soon be able to fly on the Airbus A380.. The deployment of the double-decker jet on the route will commence on December 6, according to QR. With room for up to 517 passengers on each A380 flight, the upgraded route, which was formerly served by the Boeing 777-300ER, will provide an additional 163 daily seats.