
This weekly post is my ‘round tuit’. Included are stories which caught my eye and others which I couldn’t cover in-depth during the week, but thought Flight Chic readers would want to know about.
The aviation news wasn’t all about the United fiasco this week, though that mess did take up a big chunk of the conversation.
1. 50 years after the first 737 took flight, the new 737 MAX 9 enjoys a beautiful take-off.
50 years ago today, the @BoeingAirplanes 737 flew for the first time. Right now, 3,000 grace the skies. Happy birthday! pic.twitter.com/DDsUrnIrck
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) April 9, 2017
First flight of the #737MAX 9 is complete! Watch the flight and learn how the MAX 9 strengthens the MAX family: https://t.co/CjLnYde60z pic.twitter.com/QKvlFOlSG7
— Boeing Airplanes (@BoeingAirplanes) April 13, 2017
2. Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and CEO of IATA will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Aviation Festival in London.
Discussing #payments and #NDC at Aviation Festival.. Excitied to announce Mr. Alexandre de Juniac, CEO, @IATA https://t.co/5ea8AI0gSu
— Catriona Handley (@catrionasmith20) April 12, 2017
With a host of VIPs on the agenda, this event gets more un-missable each year.
3. Some things (like design) have value beyond measure.
Big data isn't everything. Recently, I spoke with @designerjet to talk about the advantages & limitations https://t.co/U1tBw5QJjj
— Jen Iudice (@jeniudice3) April 10, 2017
4. BA has no immediate plans to charge customers for meals on long-haul flights.
BA says it has no immediate plans to introduce buy-on-board across its long-haul services. https://t.co/yZ4RxxBsAc pic.twitter.com/XXAdWx3bi7
— FlyerTalk (@FlyerTalk) April 11, 2017
No immediate plans.
5. More than LEVEL at play.
Vueling seeks codeshare with Iberia on US flights 🔒: https://t.co/g8gOeepx7m
— Edward Russell (@ByERussell) April 11, 2017
6. Speaking of LEVEL, more than 100,000 seats sold already.
LEVEL ya vendió más de 100.000 pasajes https://t.co/JX9uYpzVay pic.twitter.com/hEfjwbas5I
— Travel The World 🌍 (@TravelWorldOK) April 11, 2017
7. BA’s systems failure couldn’t have come at a worse time.
8. Airports Council International (ACI) calls for solutions to the electronics ban.
ACI calls for solutions to relieve ban on carriage of large electronic items in the aircraft cabin. Read more: https://t.co/rj5LtCSldB pic.twitter.com/uBaBe5bQhu
— ACI World (@ACIWorld) April 11, 2017
While the United debacle has drawn our attention, we must not forget that the electronics ban is still causing headaches for the industry and for passengers.
This is a big deal. FAA would not answer Qs on ban. Now we learn SB isn’t public. #aviationsafety is public interest. Not normal, not SOP! https://t.co/LWrV9e54be
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) April 10, 2017
We should be concerned by this lack of transparency surrounding the Service Bulletin which the FAA issued about the fire-safety risks of putting banned devices in the hold.
It is not in keeping with FAA standards over the years. The Administration usually publishes safety notices and other information which could impact the industry as a whole. A reversal of this practice can have serious long-term repercussions on aviation safety.
9. Norwegian aerospace supplier will save Boeing up to $3 million of each Dreamliner with 3D printed titanium parts.
Boeing supplier promises big savings with 3D printed titanium Dreamliner parts https://t.co/pkhTUmOxvi via @PSBJ
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) April 15, 2017
10. Trump changes his mind about Ex-Im bank.
In about-face, Trump nominates new head of export bank https://t.co/uGNgcGpbHB #EXIM
— ReutersAerospaceNews (@ReutersAero) April 15, 2017
11. This is an interesting app: AirLinked
""The Art of the Delay" – Networking at Airports." https://t.co/ID2t8hgxN3 on @LinkedIn //Interesting app: https://t.co/OrpSvd4oT8 #travel
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) April 14, 2017
Not sure that I would ever use it, but what do you think. Would it work for you?
12. Air Mattress sounds familiar.
Introducing the SIMBA Air-Hybrid inspired by @GarethBale11! Read the full story here: https://t.co/SC65BnhZuT pic.twitter.com/HiWkaUIXZw
— Simba Sleep (@SimbaSleep) April 11, 2017
Don’t get me wrong, I like both of these ideas.
13. Danish investor buys 20% stake in airBaltic
Lars Thuesen buys into airBaltic https://t.co/RvvzMbslRr via @TTG Nordic
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) April 12, 2017
14. Ryanair opens C-Check facility in Spain.
Ryanair To Open First Spanish C-check Facility https://t.co/r46a13zxLa
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) April 13, 2017
15. What you need to know about jet fuel prices:
Latest jet fuel price update & analysis: https://t.co/k08ApZZJPe pic.twitter.com/aO6BtQee3P
— IATA (@IATA) April 11, 2017
After a short dip in March, Jet Fuel prices are rising again (higher this April than in April of last year). But they are still much, much lower than they have been over the past seven years.
16. Delta recruits Seattle Chef to raise standards of Sky Club fare.
Acclaimed Seattle chef elevates Delta Sky Club fare with local, seasonal flavors @DeltaNewsHub https://t.co/85xT8zx5WM
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) April 13, 2017
There’s been a lot of news about food this week. I’m not sure whether that’s just me gravitating to those stories or whether we’ve been collectively seeing comfort after the United thing.
17. EU approves Rockwell Collins takeover of B/E Aerospace.
EU Green-Lights Rockwell Collins’ B/E Aerospace Takeover https://t.co/x0lK5pXOSV h/T @theAPEXassoc
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) April 13, 2017
What this industry really needs is more consolidation.
18. Lufthansa Systems’ newest app will get you to the gate on time.
Lufthansa Systems’ InTime Does the Math for Travel Time https://t.co/6bvtDIkXjn via @theAPEXassoc
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) April 12, 2017
19. Eurowings introduces faster bag drop.
.@Eurowings passengers the first to enjoy faster bag drop @STR_Flughafen https://t.co/fg8SUg6sCt #AirportMatters pic.twitter.com/pIrm2cfIcF
— SITA (@SITAonline) April 11, 2017
20. Canadian Airports install NanoLumens LED boards.
Canadian airports install LED display boards https://t.co/wdOHZ5qpY1
— Sev Fevzi (@SevFevzi) April 13, 2017
“The NanoLumens display is very slender with a minimalistic design that looks really good in the installation environment.”
21. Hungry? Many, many tasty options available at Copenhagen Airport.
Looking for a great place to eat while at CPH? Copenhagen Food featured some of our delicious choices (DK link): https://t.co/e68GA9kcMm pic.twitter.com/UVNDCUphkR
— Copenhagen Airport (@CPHAirports) April 10, 2017
22. A new Brexit passport proposal has won Dezeen’s unofficial design competition and I’m not sure how I feel about it.
What do we think of the Brexit passport winning design? https://t.co/ytrlURJJXd via @dezeen pic.twitter.com/flmaUBV4UB
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) April 13, 2017
Then again, nobody asked me and my passport is quite happy dressed in EU marron.
23. Belfast Airport goes solar.
Solar savings of over £100,000 for Belfast International Airport https://t.co/xrG9c0l89C pic.twitter.com/0Djei0nLGk
— Emre Memecan (@emrememecan) April 11, 2017
24. Brasil approves 100% foreign ownership of airlines. (In Spanish)
Brasil permitirá que las aerolíneas tengan 100% capital extranjero https://t.co/NxMDWDabvm pic.twitter.com/auSEtcfCVP
— Kasanay Online (@KasanayOnline) April 11, 2017
25. As Wi-Fi improves on the ground, can the air keep up?
You shouldn't have any trouble buffering in these countries. Read more: https://t.co/xHRfNJMKJN pic.twitter.com/nfCrcoIQcv
— World Economic Forum (@wef) April 11, 2017
26. How might airlines improve their digital retailing?
Does a transition to digital retailing make sense for an airline? https://t.co/R6oS30WfqH via @tnooz
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) April 10, 2017
27. lol
I just love how @Qantas are using Karl Lagerfeld as their safety instructions model! pic.twitter.com/66Vhyvydns
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) April 8, 2017
28. Avgeeks and LEGO fans, feast your eyes:
29. And this…
Sign up here : https://t.co/uacjFDqzjw thanks @NATS for an amazing #big #data #visualization https://t.co/ZEzohs1AEN
— Paul Perera ⚫️ (@Pereraps) April 11, 2017