Airlines

According to reports, the engine of an American Airlines Embraer 175 sucked in a luggage handler.

On December 31, at 3:46 pm, the plane with the registration N264NN was supposed to fly American Airlines flight AA3408 from Montgomery back to Dallas. The flight was canceled, and the entire airport was shut down. the baggage handler was sucked inside the aircraft during ground operations without anyone noticing it. The entire details are still pending. The accident site was reached by some investigators. The event has already been confirmed by the airport, although more information is awaited.

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An American-owned Envoy Air Embraer 175 aircraft that had just landed in Montgomery, Alabama from Dallas-Fort Worth was carrying a Piedmont Airlines employee who was entirely owned by American Airlines. The person worked as a luggage handler.

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Today around 3 pm an American Airlines ground crew piedmont employee was involved in a fatality, no additional information is available at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased.

— Montgomery Regional Airport (@flymgm) January 1, 2023

The incident took place “where American Airlines Flight 3408, an Embraer E175, was parked,” the Federal Aviation Administration reported.

BREAKING: Baggage-handler fatally sucked into American Airlines jet engine at Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama
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— Intel Point Alert (@IntelPointAlert) January 1, 2023

On Saturday afternoon, the flight was supposed to leave Montgomery for Dallas-Fort Worth.

According to two sources who were briefed on the situation, the employee was likely killed in an accident involving a functioning engine of the aircraft.

Airlines

German Carrier Lufthansa Plans for 20% Job Cuts in Administration

Lufthansa Airlines is reportedly planning significant job cuts in its administrative workforce. According to Manager Magazin, the German carrier intends to reduce administrative positions by 20% as part of its cost-cutting measures amidst an anticipated decline in earnings.

This reduction could impact approximately 400 jobs, the report revealed. While Lufthansa has not directly commented on the layoffs, the airline confirmed its goal of cutting administrative costs by 20% by 2028.

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The strategy involves leveraging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation. “A hiring freeze is currently in place for administrative roles at Lufthansa Airlines,” said a company spokesperson.

The staff reduction is expected to occur through natural attrition and age-related turnover, rather than forced layoffs. The internal projection cited by the magazine warns that Lufthansa could face an operating loss of €800 million ($843.92 million) by 2026 if no corrective measures are taken.

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The report highlights the challenges companies face in aligning workforce requirements with current and future demands. Failure to adapt could necessitate drastic actions, such as restructuring and layoffs, which carry significant repercussions for both the organization and its employees.

As Lufthansa navigates these challenges, the airline appears committed to balancing cost efficiency with digital transformation to maintain its competitiveness in a rapidly evolving industry.