About Hal Turing

Hal Turing is a Contributing Editor for AirGuide Business and AirGuide Destinations websites, news and syndicated feeds, and related publications.

Qantas Spearheads Global Initiative to Recycle Aircraft from Boneyards for New Plane Materials

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:19-04:00 April 18th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Aircraft Services & MRO, Airline Business|

Qantas has joined a pioneering alliance aimed at recycling valuable materials from retired aircraft to manufacture new airplane components, marking a significant stride towards sustainable aviation. The Australian airline announced its collaboration with the Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC), which includes prominent industry stakeholders dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint across the aviation supply chain. The [...]

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CMA CGM Expands Air Cargo Operations with New Boeing 777 Freighters and Trans-Pacific Route

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:22-04:00 April 16th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

CMA CGM's air cargo division is set to enhance its fleet and service offerings, announcing the acquisition of two Boeing 777 Freighters with an additional unit ordered for delivery next year. This expansion coincides with the launch of a new trans-Pacific route, marking a significant stride in the shipping giant's logistics and transportation capabilities. Scheduled [...]

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Delta Air Lines Revamps Boarding Groups for Enhanced Clarity and Efficiency

By | 2024-04-19T07:55:29-04:00 April 10th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Airline & Airport Lounges, Airline Business, Airlines, Airlines Services & In-Flight|

Delta Air Lines is set to overhaul its boarding process to make it simpler and more intuitive for passengers. Beginning May 1, Delta will introduce a new number-based system for its boarding zones, though the sequence in which passengers board will remain unchanged. This update, confirmed by Delta to Travel + Leisure, aims to provide [...]

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The Most Luxurious Airport in the U.S.

By | 2024-04-19T07:55:30-04:00 April 9th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Airline & Airport Lounges, Airport Business, Airports, Destination|

A recent study has named the most luxurious airport in the United States, with the research considering unique amenities such as the presence of a caviar bar. This distinction highlights the airport's commitment to providing a high-end travel experience, distinguishing it from others across the nation. The most luxurious airports in the U.S., based on [...]

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Frontier Airlines Plans Business Model Revamp Despite Union Discontent

By | 2024-04-18T15:29:58-04:00 April 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business|

Frontier Airlines (F9), a prominent ultra-low-cost carrier in the United States, is gearing up for a significant business model overhaul, aiming to shift its growth strategy towards "high fare" markets while scaling back operations in traditional leisure destinations. Despite this strategic shift, the airline's plans have raised concerns among unions, signaling potential friction in the [...]

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LATAM Airlines Group Plans Return to NYSE Amidst Market Resurgence

By | 2024-04-18T15:29:59-04:00 April 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business|

LATAM Airlines Group, a leading airline conglomerate based in Latin America, has announced its intention to relist American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after a four-year hiatus that began in June 2020. This strategic move signals LATAM's confidence in the resurgence of US capital markets and its commitment to expanding [...]

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Pilot Retirement Age Debate Reignites Amid Aviation Industry Changes

By | 2024-04-12T09:03:14-04:00 April 3rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Services & MRO, Airline Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The aviation industry is once again at the forefront of a heated debate over pilot retirement age regulations, a discussion that has traditionally focused on airline operations but is now extending into the business aviation sector for the first time. With the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) considering raising the standard retirement age from 65 to [...]

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Rolls-Royce Advances Pearl 10X Engine Testing for Dassault Falcon 10X

By | 2024-04-12T09:03:18-04:00 April 3rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Business & Private Aviation|

Rolls-Royce is progressing towards the inaugural flight of its Pearl 10X engine aboard a Boeing 747-200 flying testbed, following the successful completion of rigorous ground tests. These tests have verified the engine's reliability and performance metrics, aligning with the company's predictions. Engineered for the Dassault Falcon 10X, the Pearl 10X is distinguished as the most [...]

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Emirates Successfully Flies Damaged Airbus A380 from Moscow to Dubai, Circumventing Western Sanctions

By | 2024-04-12T09:01:39-04:00 April 1st, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Safety|

Emirates airline has ingeniously circumvented Western sanctions on Russia by flying a significantly damaged Airbus A380 back to Dubai. The aircraft encountered an unusual accident at Moscow Domodedovo Airport last Wednesday Mar. 27, where it was hit by a service truck, causing substantial damage to its undercarriage just before a scheduled flight to Dubai. Despite [...]

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UPS Secures Position as USPS’s Leading Air Cargo Provider

By | 2024-04-02T17:14:26-04:00 March 30th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Airline Business|

United Parcel Service (UPS) is set to become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service (USPS), marking a significant shift in the logistics industry. This announcement comes as FedEx decides to end its 22-year partnership with USPS, citing unsatisfactory terms in the new contract negotiations. The change underscores a pivotal transition [...]

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Shreveport Woman Federally Indicted for Aiming Laser at Aircraft

By | 2024-04-02T17:14:34-04:00 March 28th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

In Shreveport, Louisiana, a woman has been federally indicted after being arrested last year for aiming a laser pointer at multiple aircraft, posing serious risks to flight safety. April Poitras, 45, has been charged with two counts of directing a laser pointer at an aircraft, an offense under federal law, according to federal court documents [...]

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Japan Sets Sights on 2035 for Launch of Next-Generation Hydrogen-Fueled Passenger Aircraft

By | 2024-04-02T17:38:48-04:00 March 26th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Energy & Fuel, Government & Regulatory|

In an ambitious move to secure a foothold in the global aviation market, Japan has announced plans to launch a next-generation passenger aircraft by around 2035. This initiative marks a significant pivot from traditional aviation models, with the new venture focusing on environmentally friendly propulsion methods, including the potential use of hydrogen fuel. The project [...]

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