AI Makes Its Way Into Airport X-Ray Screening
Ericsson Private 5G pilot takes off at Schiphol
Ericsson has partnered with Schiphol Airport, the world’s third busiest airport by international passenger numbers, to investigate the use cases of a cutting-edge private 5G network. The partnership is aimed at driving Schiphol’s digital transformation to a future-ready airport with robust digital infrastructure that supports next-generation services. In a move that sets Schiphol apart from…
Frontier Airlines Plane Catches Fire During Landing
LAS VEGAS – On Saturday, October 6th, a Frontier Airlines plane caught fire while landing at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada. Frontier Airlines announced on social media platform X that the flight from San Diego encountered smoke during its landing, prompting the crew to declare an emergency. Despite the situation, the aircraft landed…
Desperate easyJet Captain Pleads with Topless Passenger as Furious Traveler Shouts Profanity, Forcing Flight Diversion to Athens
A dramatic incident unfolded when an easyJet captain urgently requested a topless passenger to sit down and wait for the police after an emergency landing in Athens due to the disruption. Allegedly intoxicated, the passenger had been arguing with fellow travelers before being removed from the flight from Turkey to London Gatwick on Tuesday. Cabin…
33,000 Workers Affected as Boeing Halts Health Coverage
Boeing has terminated health care benefits for 33,000 employees and their families due to ongoing machinists union strikes that have disrupted production in the Pacific Northwest. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced that workers were notified of this decision via U.S. Postal Service. Union members have criticized this move as a…
Japan Sends Flares Near Russian Jet
Japanese military fighter jets sent warning flares towards a Russian military aircraft that is reported to have entered the country’s airspace. The Russian IL-38 patrol aircraft entered the territorial airspace three times near the island of Hokkaido, Monday, September 23, 2024, according to the Defense Ministry of Japan said at a press conference in Tokyo….
Long Lines at Airport Security and Terminal Counters Plus Flight Delays/Cancellations Cited by Consumers as Top Hassles When Flying
A survey of America’s flying public indicates that long lines at security (61%), flight delays or cancellations (57%) and long lines at the airline terminal counter (41%) are the top three most common causes of delays or inconveniences they face at the airport. Consumers could select multiple options in their responses. The survey was conducted…
Major Security Breach Leaves Mali’s Presidential Transport Plane Afire
An armed jihadist group stormed the international airport complex of Bamako, capital of Mali, and set the president’s aircraft on fire. Social media images show the attack that occurred on the ramp of the airport which is located just outside of the capital city. After using a gasoline soaked rag to set fire the aircraft’s…
Australian Maritime Safety Authority Selects Aireon Locate for Search and Rescue Operations
Aireon, the market leader in space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data products and services, will supply its Aireon Locate search and rescue platform for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). Aireon Locate is a cloud-based resource that enables search and rescue organizations to rapidly and accurately pinpoint the location of an ADS-B-equipped aircraft. Leveraging the…
Smiths Detection Unveils the SDX 6040
Smiths Detection announced the launch of the SDX 6040 Enhanced Image Quality (EIQ), a cutting-edge screening solution designed to meet the dynamic demands of modern security environments. TSmiths says the SDX 6040 offers the best image quality on the market, ensuring unparalleled clarity when detecting threats. Unlike fixed screening equipment, the SDX 6040 is highly mobile,…
Munich Airport Receives First Delivery of Electric Passenger Buses
Another step towards “Net Zero 2035”, the sustainability strategy of Munich Airport, has been taken — MAN Truck & Bus Germany has delivered the first ten electric solo passenger buses to AeroGround Flughafen München, a wholly owned subsidiary of Munich Airport. A further 27 electric buses of MAN Lion’s City E 12 and E 18…
Grants Help Fast Track Travelers With Their Luggage
To date the FAA has awarded over 25 airports with more than $465 million in grant funding for the replacement or upgrading of baggage handling systems. This unique funding program was made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and gives airports the opportunity to make improvements and modernize facilities for a more efficient passenger…
U. S. Seizes Maduro’s Plane
The U. S. government seized a plan used by the Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro. The seizure was prompted by violations of sanctions and export control laws, according to the Justice Department. Officials in the U. S. allege the aircraft was illegally purchased and smuggled out of the U. S. Maduro is accused of using the…