Tag: aircraft

WestJet cancels hundreds of flights after aircraft mechanics strike

Labor negotiations between WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association remain at a standstill after the union called a surprise strike last week, forcing more than 400 flight cancellations and delays over the weekend. The union, which represents nearly 700 aircraft engineers and technicians, went on strike Friday after negotiations over the […]

Startup unveils ‘world’s largest aircraft’ with out-of-the-box design — here’s how it could change the transportation industry

Before giant turbine blades can catch wind, they must first fly with it. At least that’s the case for the blades that will be transported by Radia’s WindRunner, billed as “the world’s largest aircraft, specialized to deliver the largest onshore turbines.” Radia, a Colorado wind energy developer, is working to capitalize on what its leaders […]

Rare aircraft designed for bulky loads touches down at Denver airport

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver International Airport visitors might have seen a big surprise on one of the airport’s runways Tuesday as one of the world’s largest aircrafts touched down. There are only 26 Antonov An-124 Ruslan planes in commercial service across the globe. One of them had a job that led it from Milan, Italy, […]

Aircraft carrier Nimitz returns to sea after maintenance stint

The aircraft carrier Nimitz left Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Washington, on Wednesday and has returned to sea after months of maintenance. Nimitz began a “planned incremental availability” period in January, and underwent repairs and updates to aircraft elevators, sleeping quarters and defense systems, involving more than two million man-hours of work, according to the Navy. […]