NEWSMar 05, 2024Aemetis Receives Approval to Construct Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in Central CaliforniaRenewable natural gas and fuel producer Aemetis was approved to construct a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Riverbank, California. The Silicon Valley-based company will have its primary production facility in central California, which can produce between 78 and 90 million gallons of fuel annually depending on the amount of production devoted to SAF.Read More →
NEWSFeb 26, 2024Power Bank Explodes on AirAsia Flight in Thailand, Causing Fear Among PassengersAbout 30 minutes after a Thai Air Asia flight from Bangkok-Don Mueang (DMK) took off, smoke emanated from row 15. It was soon discovered that this smoke was coming from a portable power bank that had suddenly ignited. The smoke caused the flight attendants to promptly grab one of the onboard fire extinguishers and put an end to the sudden fire.Read More →
INFORMATIONALFeb 22, 2024Russian Entrepreneur Transforms Retired Boeing 737 Into Luxury VillaA Russian entrepreneur, Felix Demin, transformed a retired Boeing 737 into a luxury villa with two bedrooms, a terrace, and an infinity pool on the Nyang Nyang Cliff in Bali, Indonesia.Read More →
NEWSFeb 21, 2024American Airlines Baggage Fees Spike 17% Amid Loyalty Program Crack-Down Effort American Airlines has raised the cost of checked bags on its flights for the first time in nearly six years. It has also changed how customers can earn frequent flyer points.
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NEWSFeb 21, 2024Thai Airways Grows Fleet With Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, and A321neo LeasesThai Airways has made multiple major announcements at the 2024 Singapore Airshow, including a large Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner order on February 20. Thailand's flag carrier is committed to growing and modernizing its fleet. Thai Airways has agreed to acquire four Airbus A350-900s, three Boeing 787-9s, and ten Airbus A321neos from aircraft leasing company AerCap.Read More →
NEWSFeb 20, 2024Thai Airways Orders 45 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at Singapore AirshowDespite Boeing's commercial aircraft division having a significant absence from the 2024 Singapore Airshow, the manufacturer has still managed to garner some orders. On February 20, Thai Airways placed a landmark order for the Boeing 787, showing the carrier's aspirations for massive growth in the coming decade.Read More →
INFORMATIONALFeb 09, 2024A Deeper Look at Turkish Airlines' Sponsorship of European Basketball and the NBATurkish Airlines has actively sponsored many sports leagues, including basketball. Since 2010, the company held a prominent figure in this category. Turkish Airlines' sponsorship of the Euroleague and partnership with Kobe Bryant highlight the airline's commitment to leveraging sports marketing for positive recognition on a global scale.
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NEWSFeb 09, 2024Thai Airways Flight Delayed After Canadian Man Deploys Emergency Slide Before TakeoffFlight disruptions caused by troubled passengers have risen worldwide in recent years. A Thai Airways flight was recently delayed following a passenger opening the aircraft's emergency exit door, deploying the emergency slide as the plane was taxiing for departure.Read More →
NEWSFeb 09, 2024Indianapolis Airport Adds Basketball Court in Terminal Ahead of NBA All-Star GameWhen travelers entered the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in January, they were greeted by more than just the usual security lines and check-in counters. Instead, a surprise awaited them: a full-sized basketball court sprawled across the pre-security Civic Plaza. This was not an average court; it was a giant vinyl decal celebrating the arrival of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.Read More →
NEWSFeb 08, 2024Emirates Becomes Official Airline of the NBA and Emirates NBA CupEmirates will become the Official Global Airline Partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The multi-year partnership also involves Emirates being the Title Partner of the NBA Cup and the league's referee jersey patch partner. The Emirates NBA Cup occurred from November 3 to December 9 for the 2023-24 season under its previous name, the NBA In-Season Tournament.Read More →