New York- American Airlines have joined the group of carriers who are protesting government’s new strategy according to which passengers cannot be held on the tarmac for an unlimited time. It has also filed a complaint to the Department of Transportation which states that it will cost the company millions in fine due to the delays caused by the closure of JFK main runway. Along with American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta have also filed for exemptions.
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Turkish Airlines to introduce Next-Generation Boeing Airplanes
Turkish Airlines have recently placed an order for 20 Next-Generation 737 airplanes with 10 737-800s and 10 737-900ER airplanes. The order placed at Boeing is evaluated as $1.6 billion. Currently Turkish Airlines have 66 Boeing airplanes which include 58 next-generation 737s.
FAA Imposes Huge Fines for Safety Violations
United Airlines and US Airways in Chicago are supposed to be fined for millions of dollars as a result of negligence and infringements of safety measures as reported by The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday. These safety violations are becoming more than dangerous as it was recently discovered that a plane was flying in the sky with engines packed with shop towels, left there by engine men.
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The 5 Most Eco-Friendly Airlines
According to the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change, the CO2 from aviation accounts for 1.6% of all global greenhouse gas emissions and is set to reach 2.5% by 2050. IATA started the environmental movement for airlines by setting an important and semnificant goal – creating a zero-emissions airplane within 50 years. Last month, the airline industry also made a pledge to halve emissions by 2050 to force the development of a new, greener technology they can use. Some airlines have went further by pioneering new eco-friendly technologies that really make a statement. Here’s our pick for the five most eco-friendly airlines at the moment.
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