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Delta Orders 100 Boeing 737 Max 10s

Business Traveler USA

However, the aircraft has yet to be approved by regulators, and Boeing is facing a December deadline to get the government’s go-ahead. Unless the additional requirements are waived by Congress, the change would further delay certification and could even threaten the entire 737 Max-10 program, according to Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun.

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American Airlines Takes First Dreamliner Delivery Since 2021

Business Traveler USA

After a halt of over a year, the manufacturer got FAA approval this week for airlines to begin receiving new 787s. Deliveries of new 787s had been on hold since 2020, after a series of production problems were uncovered, prompting the FAA to require additional manufacturing fixes and improved quality checks.

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IATA Explained: The Role of International Air Transport Association in the Aviation Industry

AltexSoft Travel

In 2016, the McLaughlin-Sherouse List was published, which ranked all industries in the US according to RegData’s Industry Regulation Index showing the most regulated ones. So, let’s talk about IATA – one of the main regulators of the aviation industry. Source: Fine Art America. What is IATA? IATA’s mission and main purposes.

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Stay Safe

Business Traveler USA

To keep afloat, hotels have had to adapt quickly to new regulations, redesigning spaces and enhancing cleaning to keep customers and staff safe. Such programs typically undergo external certification and auditing. As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked huge damage on the hospitality industry. What do these programs involve?

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How to Vet Limo Companies

Smart Meetings

Often, drivers are required to obtain a chauffeur certification in addition to the CDL. Black-service-car operators of sedans and SUVs also must have this chauffeur certification, which is earned by passing written and operational exams. Licenses and certifications are current and valid. Insurance Policy. Verify identity.

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Crew management in airlines: planning and scheduling with Sabre, Jeppesen, and others

AltexSoft Travel

During rostering or assignment phase , pairings and other possible activities like training are assigned to actual crewmembers, in line with their qualifications, vacation days, and multiple other regulations. To make things even more complicated, each crew member has between 5 to 100 certificates and licenses with different expiration dates.

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Exploring Modular Homes: Affordable, Customizable, and Eco-Friendly

Redfin

The controlled manufacturing environment reduces waste and energy consumption. Additionally, some manufacturers use eco-friendly materials and offer energy-efficient options for appliances and insulation, making them an environmentally responsible housing choice. Eco-friendly: Prefab modular homes are built with sustainability in mind.