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Environmentalists and industry weigh in on how to decarbonize aviation
By Dominic Gates Seattle Times aerospace reporter Under intense political pressure, the aviation industry has set itself a daunting challenge to decarbonize flying by 2050 and laid out a road map to get there through technological innovation. For environmentalists, especially in Europe, that prolonged switch to clean energy technology is not good enough. “It takes -
Explaining the Credit Card Competition Act and what it means for your credit card rewards
Editor’s note: This story is continually updated with new information. Last year, a pair of senators proposed new federal legislation that has the potential to significantly alter — if not completely eliminate — the world of credit cards that we know today. Today, they reintroduced the Credit Card Competition Act — with additional support from -
The new engine design touted to power the successor to Boeing’s 737 MAX
By Dominic Gates Seattle Times aerospace reporter PARIS — Airbus and Boeing are each helping with tests of a radical new engine design with an open fan being developed by CFM International, making it a prime candidate to power the next generation of all new airplanes in the mid-to-late 2030s. The new engine with a -
Boeing sees $8 trillion jet market as climate reshapes travel
By Julie Johnsson Bloomberg Boeing Co. predicts airlines around the world will add 42,595 jets valued at about $8 trillion over the next two decades, even as concerns over climate change affect the way consumers travel. The U.S. plane-maker’s latest tally of industrywide deliveries over the next 20 years takes into account growing activism over -
2023-06-15Alaska Airlines Boarding Pass Kiosk
A traveler stands at an Alaska Airlines check-in counter at what appears to be Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A prominent sign reads 'Need a Boarding Pass?' directing passengers to check in online or via the Alaska App, with a QR code and smartphone display visible. -
Delta Air Lines hit with lawsuit over claims of carbon neutrality
By ED DAVEY The Associated Press A consumer class action lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Delta Air Lines inaccurately billed itself as the world’s “first carbon-neutral airline” and should pay damages. The complaint in federal court in California alleges the airline relied on carbon offsets that were largely bogus. Companies around the world buy carbon credits -
2023-04-24Commercial flights across the world 04/24/2023
A screenshot from Flightradar24 (flightradar24.com), a live flight tracking service, showing global air traffic with yellow aircraft icons distributed across a world map. The highest concentrations of flights are visible over the continental United States, Europe, and East Asia. -
Rick Larsen – Flight Attendants Screenshot 2022-10-04 at 15-46-10 Facebook
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA) shared a Facebook post about an FAA announcement improving working conditions for flight attendants and safety for the traveling public, accompanied by a group photo of airline crew members in uniform at what appears to be Reagan National Airport (DCA). Larsen stated he will prioritize safe working conditions in upcoming FAA reauthorization legislation. -
Economy and business airfares set for big jump again in 2023
A passenger jet is silhouetted against the moon on approach to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Airfares are predicted to soar around the world next year. (Charlie Riedel / The Associated Press, file)Danny Lee Bloomberg Airfares will increase around the world next year, by as much as 12% on Europe-Asia routes and 10% for North -
2022-12-07Vintage Commercial Aircraft Interior
Black-and-white promotional or documentary photograph showing the interior of a wide-body or double-deck commercial aircraft cabin, featuring a uniformed flight attendant in a pillbox hat, a spiral staircase in the background, and passengers seated in period-appropriate attire. No visible text, logos, or watermarks to identify the specific airline, aircraft type, or date.