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United Grounds Fleet of Planes Because Our ‘No Smoking’ Sign Rule Is Ridiculous
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
United Airlines grounded its new Airbus A321neo planes due to a technicality regarding the operation of the "No Smoking" signs. The A321neo has software that keeps the signs continuously turned on, unlike other aircraft in United's fleet. Although the FAA approved United's request for exemption to manually operate the signs in 2020, it did not include the A321neo. United grounded all five A321neos while seeking permission to add them to the existing exemption, stating that it is not a safety issue.
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IndiGo Places Order For 30 More Wide-Body A350 Planes
OutlookIndia
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2m ago
Medial
IndiGo, India's largest airline, announced plans to order an additional 30 wide-body A350-900 planes to boost its long-term international expansion. This follows an earlier order of 30 A350 aircraft with an option for 70 more. With ambitions to have over 600 planes and become a global carrier by 2030, IndiGo is focusing on wide-body operations and partnerships to enhance connectivity to Europe and North America. The airline currently operates a fleet of over 430 planes.
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Aviation market big enough for Akasa Air to succeed, says CEO Vinay Dube
YourStory
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1y ago
Medial
Akasa Air, a growing Indian airline, believes that the aviation market is large enough for them to succeed and does not view competition as either encouraging or discouraging. The airline currently operates a fleet of 24 Boeing 737 MAX planes, conducting over 900 flights per week. While prioritizing service excellence and cost leadership, Akasa Air is also looking to expand its network and international operations. Ancillary services, such as allowing pets on board, are a focus area for the airline. Akasa Air has over 4,000 employees and plans to expand its fleet with over 200 aircraft in the next eight years.
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Airlines Challenge Biden-Era Wheelchair Accessibility Rule
Livemint
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6m ago
Medial
Some major US airlines, including American, Delta, and United, are challenging a Biden administration rule enhancing accessibility standards for passengers with disabilities. The airlines argue that the Department of Transportation overstepped its authority. The rule, enacted at the end of Biden's term, aims to improve treatment of disabled travelers, requiring better employee training and imposing penalties for mishandling mobility devices. Airlines for America is leading the legal effort to overturn the regulation.
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Grapevine: Eversource, BluSmart, Yulu, Whirlpool, and Rebel Foods in news
VCCircle
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4m ago
Medial
Eversource Capital has proposed a non-binding offer of Rs 1,200 crore to acquire the EV ride-hailing company BluSmart. Nonetheless, the private equity firm might reconsider proceeding with the acquisition because of regulatory challenges faced by Gensol Engineering, which is the primary lessor of BluSmart’s electric vehicle fleet.
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Akasa sues 43 pilots for joining other airlines without serving a notice period
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Akasa Air, a 13-month-old airline, is taking legal action against 43 pilots who joined other airlines without serving the notice period. The airline is seeking around ₹22 crore in compensation for revenue loss and damage to its reputation. This mass exodus of pilots has led to several flight cancellations since August 2023. Akasa Air considers the pilots' actions a violation of their contracts and the country's civil aviation regulations, causing inconvenience to passengers. The airline currently operates with a fleet of 20 planes and had plans to start international operations.
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US Senate passes TikTok divestment-or-ban bill, Joe Biden set to make it law
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The U.S. Senate has voted to ban TikTok in the country if its owner, ByteDance, does not divest the app within the next nine months to a year. The move comes amid concerns that Chinese access to Americans' data through the app poses a national security risk. The bill has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and President Joe Biden is expected to sign it into law. TikTok plans to challenge the legislation on First Amendment grounds. The ban could set a precedent for other countries to follow suit.
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Air India weighs sending narrow-body A320 pilots to Vistara to fix shortage
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Air India plans to send some of its narrow-body aircraft pilots to Vistara to help overcome pilot shortage. The pilots will be sent on deputation, subject to regulatory approvals. Around 30 pilots are expected to be deputed to Vistara. Currently, Air India has already deputed 24 pilots to operate Vistara's wide-body Boeing 787 planes. Vistara recently faced flight disruptions due to pilot protests against pay revisions and roster issues. The Tata Group airline is in the process of merging with Air India and owns a fleet of 70 aircraft.
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An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The U.S. Air Force has successfully tested an AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet in a dogfight. The experimental aircraft, called Vista, showcased its lightning-fast maneuvers and engaged with a human-piloted F-16. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, who flew in the AI-controlled jet, expressed confidence in the future role of AI in air combat. The Air Force plans to have a fleet of over 1,000 unmanned AI-enabled warplanes by 2028. However, concerns about the autonomy of AI in making life-and-death decisions, such as launching weapons, have been raised by arms control experts and humanitarian groups. The military's shift towards AI-driven planes is driven by security, cost, and strategic capability.
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Elon Musk just threw down the gauntlet at Sam Altman, and there's no going back
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk has sued OpenAI, a research lab that he was once a part of, on the grounds that the company violated its mission by putting profit before open-source technology. Musk alleges that OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft goes against their agreement to make technology available to benefit humanity. While legal experts suggest Musk's case is weak due to the lack of a written agreement, they also point out that the lawsuit could still have negative consequences for OpenAI, including distracting the organization from its day-to-day operations and damaging its reputation. A win for Musk could set a precedent for other donors to seek returns from non-profit organizations.
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A TikTok Whistleblower Got DC’s Attention. Do His Claims Add Up?
Wired
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1y ago
Medial
The United States government is considering banning TikTok due to concerns of it being a national security threat. Former TikTok employee, Zen Goziker, claims to have driven news reporting and congressional concerns about the app. He alleges that he was fired for refusing to sign off on a $1.5 billion program designed to address US government security concerns. Goziker's lawsuits against TikTok's parent company ByteDance and several US government agencies make several improbable claims, but court records and emails suggest that authorities may have engaged with him.
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