BNO NEWS report that A medical helicopter has crashed near St. Anthony Summit Medical Center in Frisco, Colorado. Photos from the scene showed the hospital’s Flight for Life helicopter and several vehicles fully engulfed in flames before it was extinguished by firefighters. There was no immediate word on casualties, but a witness told the Summit…
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – Police around the United States are on high alert after the federal government issued warnings regarding a heightened terror risk over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Citizens around the country are noticing an increased police presence this weekend, especially surrounding big events scheduled in celebration of Independence Day. Starting July…
UPDATE EMERGENCY #DL73 is on runway at Shannon followed by emergency service http://t.co/F671qcqARi (@colintoffee) pic.twitter.com/8jEGKURf1b — AirLive.net (@airlivenet) July 3, 2015 UPDATE Delta #DL73 is now diverting to Shannon UPDATE 392 passengers on board, 4hrs fuel on touchdown UPDATE #DL73 is dumping fuel after discharging extinguishers in aft cargo hold BREAKING Delta #DL73 is diverting…
MAINZ, Germany — The families of passengers killed when a jet was deliberately crashed in the French Alps are “appalled” by a compensation offer made by Germanwings and parent company Lufthansa, according to their lawyers. “The reactions ranged from blank horror and rage to despair and bitterness,” Elmar Giemulla, a lawyer representing families of 35…
The Hertz Corporation has said that, despite lengthy discussions regarding a contractual dispute, it has ended its car hire agreement with Ryanair. The rental giant alleges Ryanair’s agreement with GDS distribution companies represents a breach of contract, a claim Ryanair disputes.
Plaza Premium Lounge Management has launched an independent lounge in Singapore today. Located at the Departure Transit Hall of Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1, the elegant and contemporary lounge spans over 7,000-square feet, providing over 140 comfortable seats, including the lounge’s signature Honeycomb seating. Featuring spectacular airport runway scenery, guests are invited to unwind in…
Travelport has announced that Swiss is the latest carrier to sign up to its innovative airline merchandising technology, Travelport Rich Content and Branding. As such, its fares and ancillaries are now ready to search, sell and book through Travelport Smartpoint.
The Hertz Corporation has said that, despite lengthy discussions regarding a contractual dispute, it has ended its car hire agreement with Ryanair. The rental giant alleges Ryanair’s agreement with GDS distribution companies represents a breach of contract, a claim Ryanair disputes.
Qantas Airways will pay staff a one-off bonus of A$90 to employees affected by an 18-month wage freeze. More than 28,000 employees will receive a bonus, including those at low-cost subsidiary Jetstar. The deal is part of the workers’ collective agreement, Qantas said on Friday.
Airbus has signed a deal with partners in China to establish an A330 Completion and Delivery Centre in Tianjin. The deal takes the partnership between Airbus and China a further step forward following the successful establishment of an A320 Family Final Assembly Line and Delivery Centre in the Chinese city.
Vietnam Airlines has become the second airline in the world to operate the all-new A350 XWB, following a special ceremony in Toulouse. The A350-900 aircraft was delivered to global lessor AerCap on lease to the airline for operation on long haul routes and is scheduled to arrive in Hanoi today. Altogether, Vietnam Airlines is set…
Prosecutors at the US department of justice have begun an investigation into possible collusion among the airlines to limit seating. The move comes just two years after the same department approved a wave of mergers, saying the combination would benefit consumers.