by Dino D'Amore | Feb 13, 2023 | Airports, People, Zone: Europe
Heathrow Airport faces “severe disruption” during Easter, according to the Unite trade union, which said 3,000 workers are weighing up going on strike. “Security guards, engineers and firefighters will begin balloting for strike action on Friday 17...
by Dino D'Amore | Feb 13, 2023 | Airline, Airports, Zone: Americas
Starting May 17, Porter Airlines will fly direct between Ottawa International Airport and Charlottetown Airport. The new daily route is to be served by 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft, the carrier said, adding it will be the sole airline offering the direct...
by Dino D'Amore | Feb 13, 2023 | Regulatory, Technology, Zone: Americas
California-based Joby Aviation has completed the second stage of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) certification process for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Joby believes itself to be “the first eVTOL company to reach...
by Dino D'Amore | Feb 13, 2023 | Airports, Regulatory, Zone: Europe
Isavia has been certified as the air navigation service provider for Keflavik International Airport in Iceland. The certification was provided by the Icelandic Transport Authority (ICETRA) and means Isavia will “manage the daily operation and professional...
by Dino D'Amore | Feb 13, 2023 | Regulatory, Technology, Zone: Middle East/Africa
“Air taxis will start flying in Dubai in the next three years”, confirmed Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the prime minister of Dubai in a recent tweet. He further revealed that he had approved designs for air taxi stations at the World Government Summit in...