IATA In Final Stages Of Coronavirus Vaccine/Testing ‘Passport’ Development

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is in the final stages of the development of its “Travel Pass”, a digital passport which they hope can be used as a means of testing and/or vaccine verification. (www.gatechecked.com) Plus d'info...

FCC Walks Back Plan To Allow In Flight Cell Service

America’s Federal Communication Commission has ended proceedings that looked at allowing passengers to make in-flight cell phone calls on domestic United States flights (simpleflying.com) Plus d'info...

Big 3 US airlines gear up to transport COVID-19 vaccines

American, United and Delta airlines are preparing their cargo systems and personnel for the COVID vaccine release, and are already involved in some movement of vaccines or components. (www.freightwaves.com) Plus d'info...

Delta Air Lines names logistics veteran to lead cargo

Robert Walpole is the new cargo boss at Delta after a promotion. (www.freightwaves.com) Plus d'info...

First ‘mass air shipment’ of Pfizer’s Covid vaccine arrives as airlines prepare for more

United Airlines carried Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine from Brussels to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, according to people familiar with the matter. The United flight, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, required special approval from federal regulators to carry more dry ice than is normally allowed. Vaccines are stored at below-freezing temperatures. “Several vaccines need continued cold temperatures during transport, which, in some circumstances, require dry ice, a hazardous… (www.cnbc.com) Plus d'info...

Emirates SkyCargo starts Airbus A380 "mini-freighter" charter operations

After the announcement of the A380's production shutdown, the aircraft still has a key role in aviation and the logistics sector... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) Plus d'info...

Man arrested for refusing to wear mask on Delta flight from Salt Lake City

A man was arrested after refusing to wear a face mask on a Delta Air Lines flight that was heading from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, authorities said. (nypost.com) Plus d'info...

British Airways Retro Livery 747s Find Permanent Homes

British Airways has announced that permanent homes have been found for its recently repainted retro-livery Boeing 747s. AVGeeks can breathe a sigh of relief as the retro Landor and BOAC-schemed BA Boeing 747s avoided a run in with the scrap yard, and will now be preserved for future aviation enthusiasts to enjoy. (www.gatechecked.com) Plus d'info...

What Really Happened To Delta Air Lines On Thanksgiving?

esterday, I laid out several potential reasons for the cancellations. Poor crew scheduling by Delta? Industrial action by pilots or flight attendants? Poor passenger counts leading to consolidation? All were within the realm of possibility. Delta still has not specifically addressed the reason for the delay, only stating that “a number of factors have pressured our ability to timely staff several dozen scheduled flights.” (liveandletsfly.com) Plus d'info...