Natron Energy's high-performance sodium-ion batteries outperform lithium-ion counterparts in power density, recharging speed, and safety.  United becomes the first major airline to invest in a battery manufacturer, based on publicly announced investments.  United Airlines today announced a strat...

Airline drops outsourcing plans as Unite wins cost of living pay boost Airport operations workers employed by United Airlines at London Heathrow have secured a new pay deal which includes an improved pay offer and a commitment from the company to abandon outsourcing plans. The workers had ...

For the first time, a commercial carrier has flown an aircraft full of passengers using 100 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Swissport provided fueling services for the historic United Airlines flight at Chicago O’Hare airport. On 1 December 2021, Swissport provided fueling services...

Menzies Aviation, the global aviation logistics specialist, today announces that it has won new cargo contracts with United Airlines, at Sydney and Melbourne Airports, as well as renewing ground handling contracts with the airline at the same stations. The agreements also include provision of ser...

ABM, a leading provider of facility solutions, announced today that it has been selected by United Airlines as an exclusive partner for into-plane fueling services at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas. Into-plane fueling is one of the newest services on ABM Aviation’s extensive ...

At Glasgow, Menzies, provider of essential airport services, has agreed to a three year contract with Lufthansa, delivering passenger, ramp and de-icing services. Menzies has also landed a new five-year contract with United Airlines, which will see then provide passenger and ramp services. M...

The aviation industry and its stakeholders are committed to contribute to a cleaner and greener environment and reducing carbon emissions and increasing airport sustainability are the aim of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) organization that was created back in 2009, according to ITW GSE. Sin...

United Airlines and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) began construction on the new Technical Operations Center (TOC) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) last month (February). According to news sources, the new facility will include two connected buildings – a GSE and facilities maintenan...

United Airlines has opened its United Polaris business class lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in the US. The new lounge, which imitates the distinct culture of Southern California, is located in Terminal 7 between Gates 73 and 75A and offers a host of food and beverages to member-p...

Yesterday (20 December) from 14.30h to 15.30h (local time) employees of Gate Gourmet and representatives of the Teamsters and UNITE HERE unions held a rally at the United Airlines terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport over pay. Front-line Gate Gourmet workers prepare, package and deli...

Airports in Hawaii are to receive an investment and upgrade courtesy of United Airlines to the sum of $200m. Over the next ten years, United Airlines will invest $200m into the airports in the South Pacific island. United CEO, Oscar Munoz, has said that the investment will be tailored towards ...

Democratic politicians in the US are to lobby against airlines raising higher baggage fees in congress as they fear rates are becoming too high. Two US senators, Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut have both put forward legislation that they both believe addresses t...

A United Airlines aircraft was recently ht by a fuel truck on the ramp at Washington Dulles Airport causing damage to the plane's left engine. The Boeing 777 was reportedly parked and stationary at Gate D5 at the US airport when the fuel truck crashed into the plane earlier this week. As repor...

United Airlines has opened a new United Polaris lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport for customers travelling in United Polaris - the carrier's international premium cabin travel experience. From 4 June, passengers will be able to use the lounge which is spread over 27,000 square feet, ...

United Airlines and OTG announced today the completion of a new expansive food hall at United's Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The new "Global Bazaar" features a wide variety of vibrant offerings sourced from New York's diverse and globally-inspired food culture, in additi...