"Do not come to the airport" warning

 

The storm of Alex, which was effective in the south of France, led to the death of 1 person, the disappearance of 11 people and serious material damage.

According to reports in the French press, the Alex storm, which has been effective since Thursday, caused heavy rainfall and floods, especially in the southeastern part of the country and the inner parts of the city of Nice.

In the storm that caused winds of up to 186 kilometers per hour, a cyclist lost his balance when he fell on a tree branch in the city of Brest in the Finistere region, and died.

While the French Meteorological Administration declared an alarm situation in 11 regions, a red alert situation was passed, especially in the Alpes-Maritimes region.

Regional officials asked the public not to leave their homes and use their vehicles unless necessary.

More than 60 thousand houses cannot be supplied with electricity due to the storm in which at least 11 people disappeared.

During the storm, which was reported to cause serious material damage, flood waters destroyed a bridge, and all train services in the Alpes-Maritimes region were canceled.

Nice Airport management advised passengers not to come to the airport.

While the amount of rainfall per square meter reaches 450 millimeters in places, heavy rains are expected to continue until tomorrow night.

Ultraviolet cleaning system for Qatar Airways cabin

 

As the first global carrier to implement Honeywell's Ultraviolet (UV) Cabin System, Qatar Airways takes in-flight hygiene measures further. Clinical tests show that UV light, when applied properly, can inactivate a variety of viruses and bacteria. Approximately the size of a bar cart, the system has extendable UV arms that clean aircraft seats, surfaces and cabinets without using chemicals.

Six Honeywell UV Cabin Systems received were extensively tested on Qatar Airways aircraft before being put into service. The airline aims to employ additional units in the near future to operate the devices at all aircraft return locations at Hamad International Airport (HIA).

Qatar Airways Group CEO, Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are delighted to be the first global airline to deploy the Honeywell UV Cabin System on our aircraft. Clinical tests show that UV light can inactivate a variety of viruses and bacteria when properly applied in specific doses. During the unprecedented period, the health and safety of our crew and passengers continues to be of paramount importance to us. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been regularly implementing new and effective safety and hygiene measures on our aircraft, building on our unique expertise in stable flying. ”

James Currier, Head of Honeywell Aerospace EMEAI, said: “Honeywell has the technology to make the entire travel process at the airport and on the plane safer, from passengers to airport employees. We are working on many business lines, including the Honeywell ThermoRebellion, a new heat monitoring solution, developing new products such as the 'Environmental Control System Audit' that allows airlines to monitor the air flow in the cabin, and a range of 'Personal Protective Equipment'. All of these allow planes and airports to be cleaner and safer. "He said in the form.

Qatar Airways aircraft will continue to be regularly disinfected using cleaning products recommended by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The Honeywell UV Cabinet System will be used as an additional step after manual disinfection to ensure the highest standards of cleaning. While the airline continues to wash, dry and press its in-flight linens and blankets at temperatures that destroy germs, it continues to carefully disinfect its headphones after each flight. These products are placed in separate packages by personnel wearing hygienic disposable gloves.

Qatar Airways' aircraft also feature state-of-the-art air filtration systems equipped with industrial-grade HEPA filters that eliminate 99.97% of viral and bacterial contamination and provide the most effective protection against infection.

In July, Qatar Airways further increased its in-flight health and safety measures by introducing new personal protective equipment (PPE) for its passengers and cabin crew. Among the strict measures of the airline, in addition to safety glasses, gloves and a mask; A disposable protective apron for the cabin crew worn over their uniforms, as well as face shields for all passengers, were included.

On board, all Qatar Airways passengers receive a free protective kit. A disposable face mask, large size disposable powder-free gloves and alcohol-based hand sanitizer gel are provided in a sealed pouch. Business Class customers also receive a 75 ml tube of gel disinfectant. Additionally, Business Class customers on Qatar Airways' aircraft equipped with its award-winning business seat, Qsuite, are offered more privacy with sliding partitions and fully closing doors, and the option of "Do Not Disturb (DND)" if they want to limit their interaction with the cabin crew.

Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, the airline has taken different additional health and safety measures in addition to these measures on its flights. In order to minimize contact between the crew and passengers, Business Class meals were served covered on a tray instead of a table layout, and cutlery packages were offered to passengers as an alternative to individual cutlery. Qatar Airways has also expanded the application with disposable menu cards and indoor refreshing wipes. Economy class meals and cutlery are served covered as usual, and menu cards are temporarily out of use. In addition, all social areas on the plane have been closed due to social distance measures.

HIA, the airline's headquarters in Doha, has also launched UV-C disinfectant robots, consisting of fully autonomous mobile devices that emit concentrated UV-C light and placed in high passenger flow areas to reduce the spread of pathogens. Hamad International Airport (HIA), the hub for Qatar Airways, implements strict cleaning procedures and social distancing measures throughout its terminals. Passenger contact points are sterilized at 10-15 minutes intervals and boarding gates and bus doors are cleaned after each flight. In addition, there are hand disinfectants at passport and security screening points.

Qatar Airways, which has many awards, was named "Best Airline in the World" by the 2019 World Airline Awards managed by the international air transport rating agency Skytrax. In addition, with Qsuite, its groundbreaking Business Class experience, it was named "Best Airline in the Middle East", "World's Best Business Class" and "Best Business Class Seat". Qatar Airways is also the only airline to receive the coveted "Skytrax Airline of the Year" title five times, regarded as the pinnacle of excellence in the airline industry. On the other hand, Merkez HIA was selected as "The Best Airport in the Middle East" and "The Third Best Airport in the World" by the 'Skytrax World Airport Awards 2020'.

Wealth Fund prepares recovery plan for Turkish Airlines

Turkey Assets Fund (TVF) corona virus which is one of the worst affected companies from the epidemic and in the process revenue hit by Turkish Airlines (THY) with a capital support or funding had been negotiating for the program to be provided.

According to the information provided by the sources, discussions are continuing about the method of the recovery program, but it is not yet clear which method will be used and the amount of the program.

TL 2.23 BILLION LOSS IN THE SECOND QUARTER

TVF did not comment on the subject, and there was no reply from THY at the time of writing. The cessation of travel due to the Corona virus epidemic hit THY's balance sheet. The company lost 2.23 billion liras in the second quarter.

Trying to reduce costs, Turkish Airlines made an agreement with Hava-İş Union in August on a 30-50% reduction in employee wages until the end of 2021.

THE ASSET FUND HAS 49.12 PERCENT SHARE

A source close to Threads recently with Turkey Assets Fund THY that intensify their negotiations on a recovery program, said: "TVF summer, mainly transport and tourism in Turkey did a study to support the company in great difficult. It is clear that THY also needs a rescue program. This can be a capital support or a financial support ”. Turkey Assets Fund has 49.12% share in the total capital of TL 1.4 billion with thyme.

Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak stated in his speech at the YEP meeting this week that the recovery in areas such as tourism, transportation and services has not reached the desired level yet.

THE IDEAS ARE ASSESSED ON THE METHOD

Two senior officials close to the subject in Turkey with Turkish Airlines Fund's assets on a recovery program that specifying a qualified opinion, 'as in the example of some Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa efforts to rescue the financial difficulties. Some sort of capital transfer or financing will be possible. Currently, negotiations are held for this and opinions on the method are being evaluated.

During the corona virus outbreak, airline companies suffered very serious revenue losses due to the cessation of flights. Many airlines around the world have fired a large number of employees while reducing capacity by divesting their aircraft.

GERMANS PREPARE A 10 BILLION EURO PACKAGE

The German government recently prepared a $ 10 billion rescue package for Lufthansa, which was said to lay off more than 1,000 pilots. Similarly, Air France-KLM, one of the world's major airlines, received billions of euros in government support. Global airlines trying to reduce costs are thus preparing their balance sheets for the winter months where the corona virus epidemic is expected to accelerate.

NUMBER OF PASSENGERS FALLED BY 64.6 PERCENT

According to THY's August data, the number of passengers decreased by 64.6%, while the passenger load factor dropped by 17.2 points to 67.6%. According to the information given in the investor teleconference held after THY's second quarter results, the company's monthly cash burn amounted to $ 300-350 million, while the company had $ 1.7 billion in cash.

At the same meeting, CEO İlker Aycı pointed out that some of the credit facilities allocated to THY by banks have not yet been used and stated that their hands are very comfortable until the first quarter of 2021.

Turkish Airlines brings two more Dreamliners

 

Turkish Airlines continues to increase the number of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in its fleet.

Turkish Airlines, which has added 12 of the aircraft ordered from the US aircraft manufacturer Boeing to its fleet so far, has received two more aircraft.

TC-LLO and TC-LLN tail-registered B787-9 Dreamliner type aircraft are expected to land in Istanbul in the evening, one after the other, from Boeing's Everett facilities.

THY had ordered a total of 30 B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing, 25 of which were firm and 5 optional.

Swiss Air CEO resigns

 

Thomas Klühr, CEO of Swiss Air, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, has decided to resign.

Klühr, who has been in this post since 2016, announced that he will be leaving the post for personal reasons. It was announced that Kühr, who submitted his resignation to the company management, would leave his job at the end of the year and Swiss Air welcomed this decision with great sorrow.

It was announced that Klühr, who made this decision in the first quarter of the year, postponed his resignation due to the pandemic, but would quit at the end of the year.

Two planes collided in the air!

 

The navy version of the US F-35 fighter collided with the KC-130J tanker aircraft while refueling in the air. While the KC-130 landed in a field, the F-35B crashed as a result of the collision. It was stated that the pilot jumped with the ejection seat and was in good condition.

According to the statement made by the Marine Corps within the US Department of Defense; US tanker KC-130J collided with F-35B fighter jet while refueling in air.

In the statement, it was stated that the KC-130J tanker plane made an emergency niche to a field, while the B version of the F-35 fighter plane, the navy version, fell.

In the statement that the F-35 broke its wing by touching the KC-130J while approaching the tanker plane to refuel, it was stated that the pilot jumped with the ejection seat and was in good condition.

It was stated that an investigation was initiated to clarify the details of the incident.

2 fighter jets crashed in Armenia

 

Azerbaijani President Consultant Hikmet Hajiyev reported that 2 Su-25 fighter jets belonging to Armenia crashed into the mountain yesterday.

In a statement he made to the local press, Hacıyev stated that both of the planes that took off yesterday hit the mountain and exploded, and the Yerevan administration did not provide accurate information to its own people.

Emphasizing that it would be better for the Armenian side to give information about the second plane and its pilot instead of blaming others, Hacıyev said, "The allegations regarding the downing of one of the aircraft by the F-16 aircraft belonging to the Turkish Armed Forces are completely absurd and are the disinformation of Armenia." used the expression.

They blocked the landing of Afriqiyah plane

 

A civilian plane belonging to Libya's Afriqiyah Airways failed to land at Sebha Airport due to the interference of Khalifa Haftar militias, the leader of the illegitimate armed forces in the east of the country.

Haftar militias prevented the landing of the civilian passenger plane at the airport in the southern city of Sebha by placing an armed military vehicle on the runway, according to a source from Afriqiyah Airlines, Libya's local Al-Ahrar canal.

It was stated that the plane departs from the capital Tripoli's Mitiga Airport and carries passengers to Sebha with its 100 passengers.

Local authorities announced that flights from Tripoli to Sebha Airport started for the first time in 6 years in the middle of the month.

Unemployed flight attendant arrested for drug trafficking

 

A flight attendant who was unemployed after the Covid-19 pandemic after working in various airlines was arrested for drug trafficking.

Finally, Romanian flight attendant AD, who served at Wizz Air, was recently unemployed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The flight attendant, who reportedly settled in London after his job, was caught in police custody.

Cocaine was found during searches in the car and home of a Romanian stewardess suspected of drug trafficking.

Although the detained stewardess said in her first statement that she only used and did not sell, she was sentenced to 28 months for drug trafficking.

B737 MAX Test flight with FAA President

 

Steve Dickson, head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), expressed his satisfaction with the Boeing 737 MAX test flight yesterday.

It is wondered what will happen to Boeing's 737 MAX type aircraft, which were lowered to the ground after two fatal accidents at short intervals. Steve Dickson, the head of the US Federal Aviation Office, announced that he would test it himself after the necessary arrangements were made on the plane. Dickson made that flight yesterday. Stating that he is satisfied with the test flight with the B737MAX, the FAA President said that the certification process has not yet been completed.

Steve Dickson, who spent about two hours in the sky with a plane taking off from Boeing's Seattle facilities, then returned to the facilities where he took off safely.

South African airline launched a competition to pick its name!

The new airline to be established will determine the name with the competition

 

A new South African airline launched a competition, inviting the public to choose the name of the company.

In addition to the prestige of his proposal to adorn the company's aircraft, the winner will receive an estimated one-year free flight worth Rs 480,000.

However, the competition often may not be suitable for international flying passengers: when the new airline launches the Johannesburg - Cape Town route in December 2020, it will only be offering domestic flights.

The following statements are used on the website of the contest:

Help us find a name that is unique, aspirational and cool.

If your proposal is chosen, you may be the lucky winner of a year of free travel worth Rs 480,000 on the airline company.

Participants are required to submit their ideas on the contest website along with their name, e-mail address and passport or ID number, and the winner will be announced within the next two weeks.

This airline was founded in partnership with Gidon Novick, the founder of South Africa's low-cost airline company Kulula, and Global Aviation, which mainly leased planes and crews to other airlines.

While the global pandemic may not seem like the best time to open a new airline, Novick is confident that the business can survive in these troubled times.

In a statement to Business Tech, Novick said:

The pandemic has created a unique opportunity to build a creative and innovative airline that is not only significantly more efficient, but also benefits from the unique capabilities offered by our country.

Jonathan Ayache, former Uber Africa manager involved in the project, said the new venture has the opportunity to mark "customer obsession" as the hallmark.

“This can be achieved by bringing together industry experts, technology and new perspectives and strategic approaches from other sectors,” said Ayache.

The airline's fleet will mainly consist of approximately 180-seat narrow-body, single-aisle jets.

Work continues for the fastest electric aircraft in the world

 

Rolls-Royce has completed its tests on groundbreaking technology that will power the world's fastest fully electric aircraft. Tests on all technology to power the aircraft, including the 500-horsepower electric powertrain that could break the world-wide speed record, and the battery that can power 250 homes, were carried out on a full-scale aircraft replica called 'ionBird'.

The aircraft in question is part of the Rolls-Royce program called 'Accelerating the Electrification of Flight' or ACCEL for short. The ACCEL project team consists of one of the main partners, electric motor and controller manufacturer YASA, and an aviation initiative named Electroflight. The project team continues its technology development efforts in compliance with the UK Government's social distance and other health regulations. The developed systems will soon be integrated into the aircraft named 'Spirit of Innovation'. In aviation, iron-bird (iron-bird) has been used for many years to test pre-flight propulsion systems, but this time Rolls-Royce named the aircraft body 'ionBird', based on the zero carbon emission energy source that will power the aircraft.

UK Trade and Industry Minister Nadhim Zahawi said: “In the future, transportation will be done with clean electricity sources in all means of transport from trains to planes. In this context, companies such as Rolls-Royce help us to achieve our net zero carbon emission targets by developing appropriate technologies. The completion of the ground tests under the ACCEL project, which is also supported by our government, is not only a step towards an exciting world record initiative, but also a move towards the development of fully electric and hybrid-electric aircraft that will one day carry large numbers of passengers around the world. ”

Propeller speed of about 2,400 revolutions per minute

Each of the system components was tested by the project team, including:

The propeller was operated at full speed (approximately 2,400 rpm) using the most powerful battery pack ever assembled for an aircraft propulsion system. While operating at full capacity during the flight test phase, it will activate the aircraft with a thrust of over 482.8032 km / h (300mph) and set a new world record speed in electric flights. There are over 6,000 cells in the battery to ensure maximum safety, minimum weight and full thermal protection.

Since January, Rolls-Royce's engineering team and test pilots have been working hard to optimize the system and develop electric flight operating procedures.

In order to improve performance in every possible way, gigabytes of data were created for each hour of operation analyzed by the project team.

“Rolls-Royce is committed to leading the way in achieving the net zero carbon emission target by 2050,” said Rob Watson, Director of Rolls-Royce Electric Systems. The completion of ground tests within the framework of the ACCEL project, besides being a very important achievement for the project team, is another critical step towards breaking the world record. This project also helps us to maintain our leadership in developing Rolls-Royce's capabilities and ensuring flight electrification, which is an important part of its sustainability strategy. ”

Bremont will act as the official timing partner in the all-electric speed record initiative. The British luxury watch brand designed the cockpit, which will have a stopwatch, while also producing canopy drop parts at its production center in Henley-on-Thames.

The first flight of the plane is planned for a later date this year. It is aimed to break the full electric flight record at the beginning of next year. Half of the project funding is provided by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), in partnership with the government's Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and Innovate UK Council.

Mark Scully, Head of Advanced Systems & Propulsion Systems at the Institute of Aviation Technology, said: “Achieving such a milestone is of paramount importance. The ACCEL team pioneers the integration of the high-performance battery, engine and propulsion elements required to obtain an electric propulsion system within the framework of an ambitious flight test program. These technologies and the system integration required to use them have great potential for sustainable aviation in the future and therefore ATI is proud to support this project. ”

British Airways continues to retire its B747s

 

British Airways retired two more aircraft from its Boeing 747 fleet.

While the continuation of the pandemic causes the airline companies to shrink in their fleets, high-cost wide-body aircraft are at the forefront during retirement.

Boeing 747 and Airbus 380 type aircrafts had already begun to be removed from the fleets of giant airlines due to cost.

 

British Airways retired the tenth G-CIVK tail registered aircraft and the eleventh Boeing 747-400 aircraft with the G-BYGE tail registered in this context.