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Do you know the difference between hex head and thumb wing screw clamps? Worm gear screw clamps offer a versatile clamping solution for hoses. Like all hose clamps, they apply pressure over barbed fittings and pipes. Even if the hose itself is pressurized, the hose clamp will prevent it from leaking. Worm screw clamps feature a screw that works as a worm drive. As you turn the screw clockwise, the band diameter will shrink. This shrinkage creates pressure that squeezes the end of the hose against the barbed fitting or pipe. Worm screw clamps, however, are available in different screw…

In August 2024, we saw the launch of Atmos Rewards, the loyalty program of of Alaska Air Group, which includes Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. This included a rebranding of elite tiers, plus plans to introduce a new top tier perk. Along those lines, we’ve just seen that exciting benefit rolled out, and it’s a major incentive to pursue status. Atmos Rewards Titaniums now get global upgradesAtmos Rewards has four elite tiers — Titanium, Platinum, Gold, and Silver — and Titanium members are eligible for a special elite perk, which has just been rolled out, as of late April 2026.…

Airbus reported lower commercial aircraft deliveries and sharply reduced profit for the first quarter of 2026 on April 28, 2026, with engine supply constraints continuing to weigh on the A320 family ramp-up, while a near-doubling of defense orders supported group-level results.  Airbus delivered 114 commercial aircraft between January and March 2026, down from 136 in the same period of 2025. The mix included 19 A220s, 81 A320 family aircraft, three A330s and 11 A350s.   Group revenues fell 7% year-on-year to €12.7 billion, while EBIT adjusted dropped 52% to €300 million. Reported EBIT came in at €224 million and earnings per share at €0.74, against €1.01 a year earlier. …

Korean Air has announced it will no longer accept shipments of roosters to the Philippines, cutting off what animal welfare groups say was a key pipeline for the international cockfighting trade. The policy change follows a series of investigations by Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, and the Dallas Morning News, which traced the movement of tens of thousands of fighting birds from farms in the United States to buyers in the Philippines. How the trade worked Investigators found that fighting roosters were being shipped from gamefowl farms in Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas to brokers, including one…

Boeing announced on April 28, 2026, that it has received an order for up to 60 B737 MAX aircraft (40 firm orders plus 20 options) from Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines. The exact version breakdown of this order is not known yet, as the airline may have chosen to keep some flexibility as to its exact make up.  The order reaffirms the Copa Airlines’ commitment to Boeing and the B737 family of aircraft, which has historically been the mainstay of its fleet.   With this new order, Copa Airlines expects to replace an unspecified number of older B737 NG aircraft as well as expand its fleet. The Panamanian carrier aims to have a fleet of more than 100 B737 MAX aircraft in…

A well known American Airlines flight attendant has taken to social media to rant about the carrier’s newest long haul jet. She makes some valid points, and there’s another aspect to her commentary that I find to be interesting… Flight attendant not happy to work American A321XLR Heather Poole is an American flight attendant who has even written a book about her 30-year career at the airline. She’s based in New York, which is also where American has based its newest aircraft, the Airbus A321XLR. This is the new long range narrow body plane that’s becoming popular with many airlines.…

I guess we should’ve seen this coming… United States passport gets new Trump-centric design The State Department is rolling out a new limited edition United States passport, intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The passport features President Trump’s image on the inside cover, surrounded by text of the Declaration of Independence, an American flag, and Trump’s (gold) signature. Then another page features the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The passport’s exterior is also altered, with “United States of America” written in larger text and placed at the very top of the passport,…

Alaska Airlines launched its first nonstop flight between Seattle and Rome on April 28, 2026, marking the carrier’s entry into Europe and adding the first scheduled direct service between the two cities. The seasonal daily service connects Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and will operate through October 23, 2026. Alaska said the route gives Seattle travelers the only daily nonstop flight to Rome and opens a new one-stop connection between Hawaii and Europe through Seattle. “Launching our first flight to Europe is a significant step in executing our long-term growth strategy,” Alaska Air Group CEO Ben…

By Karl Sinclair April 28, 2026, © Leeham News: An abnormally downbeat Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus, was clearly not pleased with how things progressed in the first quarter of 2026. When asked when commercial aircraft delivery rates will converge with production rates, he said, “We don’t like to guide or to give rates when it comes to monthly production rates or even quarterly production rates. It’s non-linear and tends to be backloaded in Q2 and Q4 in most years. That’s something that we are suffering from probably more this year than I remember we’ve ever suffered in the first…

“We applaud the Virginia General Assembly for holding firm and rejecting Gov. Spanberger’s proposed amendment to House Bill 5. By sending the original, inclusive legislation back to the governor’s desk, Virginia lawmakers stood up to the governor’s blindsided approach and reaffirmed what they recognized from the start: that airline pilots and flight attendants are Virginia workers, and they deserve the same protections as every other Virginian. The Virginia General Assembly heard from its constituents and did the right thing. Airline crew members get sick just like everyone else. Now, the governor has the choice to heed the call of the…