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Microsoft Outage Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Hits Airlines and Others Microsoft experienced a global technical problem on July 19, 2024, affecting millions of Windows users. The issue caused the “Blue Screen of Death” error, forcing computers to shut down or restart. The outage impacted multiple sectors worldwide, including airlines. The issues has been originated from a Crowdstrike software update for Microsoft Windows systems. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/gpyB757P

Carl Icahn Invests in JetBlue and Gets Board Seat, But Who is he and Why So popular? Earlier this year, JetBlue Airways (B6) announced two independent directors, which are part of the Carl Icahn entity. He now owns a 10% stake in a New York-based carrier, CNBC reported. But who is he and why has he been news for months? In today’s article, we will unveil everything about Carl Icahn, how he became a billionaire, and his relationship with the airline industry. Also update on JetBlue's Mini Mint First Class Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/g2d3K4nv JetBlue Icahn Enterprises

Air India Delhi to San Francisco Flight AI183 Makes Emergency Landing in Russia Again Tata-backed Air India (AI) flight AI183 from Delhi Int’l Airport (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO) has been diverted to Krasnoyarsk International Airport (KJA) in Russia. The exact reason cited by Air India on X formerly Twitter is due to technical issues. However, some Russian media reported that there was a fire alarm in the cargo compartment where passenger luggage was secured. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/dP8yk4kG

Top 15 Busiest Airports in India of 2024 Busiest airports in India list consist of the top 15 commercial airports with the highest passenger traffic as of 2023-24. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) releases data that ranks these airports based on specific criteria. You will be surprised to see some airports at higher positions, especially Goa if we combine both airports it ranks at 8th position. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/eqGde9GP Airports Authority of India Adani Airport Holdings Ltd GMR Group Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu

Saudia Orders 50 New Lilium eVTOL Jets, Options for 50 More Saudia Group, which owns Saudi Airlines (SV) and Lilium NV signed a historic sales agreement for 50 Lilium Jets on July 18, 2024. The deal includes options for 50 additional aircraft. Fahd Al-Jarbou, CEO of Saudia Private, and Klaus Roewe, Lilium’s CEO, signed the contract at Lilium’s headquarters in Gauting, Germany. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_x4HutF

Air India A320neo in New Livery operates its First Flight Tata Group-owned Air India (AI) launched its first narrowbody aircraft, Airbus A320neo with new livery and cabin interiors on a commercial flight on July 17, 2024. The A320neo, registered VT-RTN from now on will operate flights on the Delhi (DEL)-Bengaluru (BLR) route, starting with flight AI813. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/gHB_M-Fw Air India Limited Airbus Airbus Aircraft Delhi International Airport Ltd Bangalore International Airport Ltd

Navi Mumbai Airport Performs First Calibration Flight, Launch in 2025 and More On July 16, 2024, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) successfully conducted its first calibration flight at India’s first multi-modal airport, Navi Mumbai International (NMI), where NMI is an IATA code. AAI began testing the Instrumental Landing System (ILS) at NMIA, which plans to start initial operations by March 2025. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gazrcG2q

Alaska Airlines Retrofitting New First Class, Premium Seats on 200 Boeing 737s, Q2 Revenue On July 17, Alaska Airlines (AS) announced that it will retrofit the 737 fleet with first class and other premium seats alongside the second quarter financial reports for 2024. Ben Minicucci-led carrier will add 1.3 million premium seats per year with this new retrofit program to its main fleet. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/dYkbai6e Alaska Airlines Boeing

Delta Air Lines Considering Unbundle Business Class, What It Means? Delta Air Lines (DL) might offer cheaper business class tickets soon. During a July 2023 earnings call, company president Glen Hauenstein hinted at this new option. It would be like basic economy but for premium seats. The new fare could cost less than full business class tickets. However, it might not include all the usual perks. These perks typically include free checked bags, easy changes, lounge access, and onboard meals. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/dVwseSZc Delta Air Lines

Qatar Airways to Unveil New Business Class ‘Qsuite Next Gen’ at FIA2024 Qatar Airways (FR) will reveal its new ‘Qsuite Next Gen’ business class at the Farnborough International Air Show (FIA) 2024 from July 22-26. The airline will showcase this innovation at its Discover Lounge, allowing visitors to experience the future of business travel. The Qsuite Next Gen will be the centerpiece of Qatar Airways’ presence at the air show. It promises advancements in comfort, collaborative design, and dining experiences for passengers. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/dsYEP23T Qatar Airways Farnborough Airport