Japan Airlines fined $300k over delayed flights

The US government is fining Japan Airlines $300,000 for delays that trapped passengers on two grounded planes for hours. Under an agreement with the Transportation Department, the airline gets credit for $60,000 spent compensating passengers, and $120,000 will be waived if the airline avoids similar incidents for one year. The department says that after bad weather forced a January 4 flight from Tokyo to New York to land in Chicago, airline staff needed to help passengers off the plane didn't show up for more than four hours. On May 15, a Tokyo-New York flight diverted to Dulles Airport near Washington, where passengers were stuck on board for five hours because of refueling and crew members reaching the end of their shift. The airline blamed the delays on weather-related airport congestion.

Lockheed Martin signs charitable commitment with Maryland University to fund flight experiments

Lockheed Martin recently signed a $3 million charitable commitment to the University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering. The three-year contribution will fund vertical takeoff and landing research conducted at the university's rotorcraft lab, and high-speed flight experiments up to Mach 8, or 6,000 mph, at the school's hypersonic wind tunnel. It will also underwrite programs overseen by the Clark School's Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering that aim to increase the enrollment of women and under-represented minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines. "For 75 years, Lockheed Martin has played a significant role in the storied history of the A. James Clark School of Engineering, and we are proud to continue our relationship as the recipient of Lockheed Martin's largest gift of the year to any institution," said Darryll J. Pines, Clark School Dean and Farvardin Professor. "This generous gift will empower Clark School students and faculty to remain at the forefront of innovation....

“There will be a new dawn and a brighter tomorrow very soon,” says Modi

The apparent loss of India's first moon lander Vikram has cast a pall on the country's Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told the nation's space agency it must forge ahead. In a heartfelt 25-minute speech at the Indian Space Research Organisation's Control Centre in Bengalaru late Friday (Sept. 6), Modi sought to boost the morale of the Chandrayaan-2 team after its first-ever moon landing attempt on Friday ended with a mysterious loss of signal from the Vikram lander. While ISRO has not formally announced that the lander crashed into the moon, Modi's comments hinted that Vikram and its small Pragyan rover may be lost. "Sisters and brothers of India, resilience and tenacity are central to India's ethos. In our glorious history of thousands of years, we have faced moments that may have slowed us, but they have never crushed our spirit," Modi said in his speech.  "We have bounced....

Oman Air cancels flights amidst Boeing 737 Max suspension

Oman Air has cancelled more than 300 flights in September because of the ongoing suspension of the Boeing 737 Max, the airline announced. Among the destinations affected are Salalah, Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, Madinah, Amman, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Colombo and Karachi. “As a result of the Public Authority for Civil Aviation’s (PACA) directive on the suspension of Boeing 737 Max, we have cancelled many flights till October 1,” the airline said in a statement. “We are rebooking guests on alternative/next available flights to their destinations. We advise all our guests who are due to travel during the period to check flight status.” Oman Air’s Max jets were suspended following the deadly crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 in March. In a statement at the time, PACA said that “we are temporarily suspending operations of Boeing 737 Max aircraft into and out of all Omani airports until further notice.” In....

UAE highlights its space program at Aqdar World Summit in Russia

The UAE Space Agency has concluded its participation in the third Aqdar World Summit, held in Moscow from August 29 to September 1 under the theme 'Global Empowerment of Communities: Experiences and Lessons Learned'. The summit brought together government officials, experts, academics, decision-makers and youth from around the world. The UAE Space Agency delegation was led by Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency. The delegation sought to highlight the UAE National Space Program, its projects and future plans, as well as the Agency's efforts to educate young people and inspire them to study STEM subjects. Al Falasi said, "The Aqdar World Summit serves to highlight the successes of the UAE’s development model, including its ambitious goals and focus on key sectors such as space. At the UAE Space Agency, we strive to continuously exchange knowledge....

Emirates cancels flights to Florida ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Emirates Airline said it has cancelled flights to and from Orlando, Florida on Monday due to Hurricane Dorian, which is currently heading northwest in the Atlantic Ocean. Dorian, which is now a Category 4 hurricane, has led to the closure of Orlando International Airport, and is keeping certain areas along Florida’s coast under a tropical storm watch. Emirates said in a statement that it is monitoring the situation closely and that it aims “to give customers as much notice as possible if there are any further changes to operations.” It urged customers with tickets to or from Orlando to contact their local Emirates office and to check the status of their flights online. “Affected passengers are being rebooked on alternate flights. We apologize for any inconvenience, the safety of our crew and passengers is of the utmost importance,” the airline said. The hurricane is threatening to hit other nearby states....

Pakistan successfully deploys Ghaznavi missile

Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor recently informed that Pakistan has successfully carried out night training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Ghaznavi. Major General Asif Ghafoor said the missile is capable of delivering multiple types of warheads up to 290 kilometres. The DG ISPR congratulated the nation over success. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Zubair Mahmood Hayat and Services Chiefs congratulated the team, and President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan appreciated the performance. Pakistan successfully carried out night training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi, capable of delivering multiple types of warheads up to 290 KMs. Pakistan Army’s strategic command possess the Ghaznavi [first version] – a hypersonic surface to surface short-range ballistic missile – since 2004 with an optimal range of 290 kilometres. The missile was designed and developed by the National Development Complex. Earlier in May, Pakistan....

Strict actions will be taken against illegal drone flying, warns Dubai Police

Dubai Police here have issued a fresh warning to drone users. In a tweet posted on August 20, the police warned that legal action would be taken against those flying drones without official authorisation from relevant authorities. Following a spate of incidents where drones were spotted flying in unauthorised areas, authorities have started the strict implementation of rules such as drone licensing, registration, training. You could face jail time and/or stiff penalties of up to Dh100,000 in fines for operating drones. The emirate is a world leader in drone regulation. Rules and regulations Register drones before flying under your name. Only operate it within fly zones, not exceeding 400 feet above sea level Never fly near aircraft, airports, helicopter landing sites Do not fly above individuals, public, private properties or do not endanger individuals or their properties Don’t lose sight of your drone, it should be within your line of....

EgyptAir makes its first maiden flight

The first A220-300 for EgyptAir has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel assembly line. The first of 12 aircraft EgyptAir has on an order is due to be delivered to the Cairo-based airline in the coming weeks. The A220 for EgyptAir will provide passengers with superior comfort, its innovative cabin design featuring the widest economy seats of any single-aisle aircraft, and panoramic windows for more natural light. The aircraft, which is outfitted with a brand new cabin layout of 134 seats, will now enter its final phase of completion before delivery. The A220 delivers unbeatable fuel efficiency and true wide-body comfort in a single-aisle aircraft. The A220 brings together state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials and Pratt & Whitney’s latest-generation PW1500G geared turbofan engines to offer at least 20% lower fuel burn per seat compared to previous generation aircraft. With a range of up to 3,400 nm (6,300 km),....

Vietnam Airlines receives its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

Boeing delivered the first of eight 787-10 Dreamliner airplanes to Vietnam Airlines today via lease from Air Lease Corporation. The Vietnamese flag carrier plans to put the 787-10 – the most fuel-efficient twin-aisle airplane in the industry – on the busiest routes in its expanding network. "Welcoming the largest member of the 787 family to our growing fleet ensures we continue to boast one of the youngest and most modern fleets in Asia and also adds a competitive edge to Vietnam Airlines' operations. We appreciate the unbeatable efficiency performance with reduced fuel burn and outstanding passenger comfort and amenities," said Pham Ngoc Minh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines. "On our journey to become a 5-star airline, we are confident that the Boeing 787-10 fleet will further elevate the customer experience on the Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh route as well as many international routes." The new 787-10 will complement Vietnam Airlines' existing fleet....

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Japan Airlines fined $300k over delayed flights

Lockheed Martin signs charitable commitment with Maryland University to fund flight experiments

“There will be a new dawn and a brighter tomorrow very soon,” says Modi

Oman Air cancels flights amidst Boeing 737 Max suspension

UAE highlights its space program at Aqdar World Summit in Russia

Emirates cancels flights to Florida ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Pakistan successfully deploys Ghaznavi missile

Strict actions will be taken against illegal drone flying, warns Dubai Police

EgyptAir makes its first maiden flight

Vietnam Airlines receives its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

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