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Electra | September 28, 2022

Electra.aero, Inc , a next-gen aerospace company with a mission to help decarbonize aviation and open new air transportation markets, announced today that it has completed the first flight of a solar-battery hybrid electric research aircraft. This 90-foot wingspan unmanned aircraft system (UAS) made its first flight from Manassas Regional Airport, Virginia on September 9, 2022, and is the first airplane to emerge from Electra's new development facility there.The new plane, named Dawn One, is...

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Southwest Airlines Co. | February 18, 2022

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) proudly announced it has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Best Loyalty Programs 2022 for its Rapid Rewards® program. America's Best Loyalty Programs 2022 were selected based on an independent survey from a sample of more than 4,000 U.S. customers who are members of loyalty programs of retailers or service providers in the United States. "We're thrilled to be recognized by Newsweek and our Rapid Rew...

Aviation Technology

MedAire | July 27, 2022

WestJet announced an extension of its partnership with MedAire, an International SOS company that provides emergency medical assistance to cabin personnel during in-flight medical events. As the first airline in North America to fully leverage the MedAire In-Flight App, WestJet cabin personnel now have multiple ways to connect with MedLink doctors during a medical emergency. "The first fifteen minutes of a medical incident are the most critical to admini...

Wheels Up | September 08, 2020

Wheels Up, the leading brand in private aviation, has announced the launch of Safe Passage, an enhanced safety and health program for Wheels Up employees, members, customers, and partners with expanded guidelines in response to COVID-19 and today's ongoing public health concerns. The program, developed by the Wheels Up Safety and Operations leadership teams, is introducing new safety measures among others that were implemented at the onset of the pandemic and will evolve as new technology an...