JetBlue advances London service
JetBlue has obtained permanent landing rights at London’s Heathrow Airport, which it serves from New York’s John F. Kennedy International…. Read More »
New Southwest terminal opens at Phoenix airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has opened a new $310 million, eight-gate concourse that will be used solely by Southwest… Read More »
How staffing shortages are snarling summer travel
The summer travel season began badly with the cancellation of about 1,200 flights primarily because of staffing shortages. And travelers… Read More »
Delta’s WWII veterans’ trip creates memories
The tour Delta Air Lines arranged for World War II veterans in Normandy, France, alongside Delta employees who are veterans,… Read More »
Tenn. airport begins work on terminal expansion
The Chattanooga, Tenn., airport has begun construction on a $28 million expansion and renovation of its passenger terminal. “This project… Read More »
Boeing received record orders for freighters in 2021
Boeing scored a record-breaking 204 freighter orders in 2021, with Atlas Air and FedEx among the customers. Many orders were… Read More »
Airlines work to increase sustainable fuel production
Multiple airlines have announced sustainable fuel initiatives in recent weeks, and American, Delta, Alaska and United were among the airlines… Read More »
Airline hiring hits record high
Aviation industry hiring numbers are continuing to climb in 2022 with many airlines and other companies offering big incentives to… Read More »
Alaska Airlines, machinists’ union make contract deal
Alaska Airlines has reached agreement on a two-year contract extension with the union representing 5,300 gate agents, office employees, cargo… Read More »
American Airlines, TSA test mobile ID in Dallas
American Airlines and the Transportation Security Administration are testing technology at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport that allows passengers to… Read More »
FedEx, FourKites forge supply chain platform partnership
FedEx is joining with freight-tracking software provider FourKites to launch FourKites X, a supply chain intelligence platform that will assist… Read More »
Utah AG urges Supreme Court to review meal and rest breaks case
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes writes about why he believes the Supreme Court should review the Bernstein v. Virgin America… Read More »
A4A demands action on Dublin airport delays
Airlines for America has written to Irish transportation officials demanding improvements at Dublin’s airport, where an unacceptable percentage of flights… Read More »
Europe’s airports struggle with mass staff shortages as travel sector faces ‘summer of discontent’
After 21 years as a service agent at Air France, Karim Djeffal left his job during the COVID pandemic to… Read More »
Airbus and Linde to develop hydrogen infrastructure for airports
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus and a global industrial gases and engineering company Linde have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou)… Read More »
Norwegian concludes agreement to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
In May, Norwegian and Boeing announced an agreement in principle for the purchase of 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft… Read More »
Hans Airways appoints Martin Dunn as Chief Commercial Officer
Hans Airways, the new UK airline which is gearing up to start scheduled services from Birmingham to India this year… Read More »
AirAsia X appoints new Independent Non-Executive Director
AirAsia X (AAX), the medium to long-haul affiliate airline of AirAsia Aviation Group, has announced the appointment of Farouk Kamal… Read More »
When will pilotless cargo aircraft be cleared for takeoff?
Airlines are keen to start using autonomous commercial aircraft to reduce flight crew costs and address pilot shortages. The most… Read More »
Regional carrier for PSA Airlines has a new agreement with the Airline Pilots Association boosting pay significantly
PSA Airlines, regional carrier for American Airlines announced the agreement with the Airline Pilots Association. Dayton’s only local based airline… Read More »
S. Korea deploys precision navigation satellite to boost GPS accuracy and flight safety
South Korea successfully launched a precision aviation satellite Thursday June 23 to improve the accuracy and reliability of global positioning… Read More »
British Airways workers at Heathrow vote to strike
British Airways workers based at Heathrow Airport (LHR) have voted in favour of strike action in a disagreement over salaries…. Read More »
Norse Atlantic Airways UK applies for US foreign air carrier permit
Norway’s newest long-haul airline Norse Atlantic Airways has applied for a foreign air carrier permit from the US Department of… Read More »
What can pilots do now to help reduce CO2 emissions?
What role can pilots play in helping to make the aviation industry more sustainable and reduce emissions? The European Cockpit… Read More »
Emirates to operate additional flights for upcoming Hajj season
Emirates is deploying extra flights during Hajj 2022 to meet the rising demand for air travel. In a statement, Emirates… Read More »
Airbus H225 performs first helicopter flight with 100% SAF in both engines
An Airbus H225 has performed the first helicopter flight with both of its Safran’s Makila 2 engines run by 100%… Read More »