FAA approves LaGuardia Airport transit project in NYC
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved plans to build a $2.1 billion AirTrain to New York City’s LaGuardia Airport and… Read More »
Survey: Passengers confident in airline safety measures
A global survey of 4,700 travelers in 11 markets around the world found that a large majority are confident in… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines spotlights local businesses
Hawaiian Airlines featured Big Island Coffee Roasters as a part of its partnership with Mana Up, a local business accelerator,… Read More »
American Airlines extends Pa. maintenance lease
American Airlines has extended its lease on an aircraft maintenance facility at Pittsburgh International Airport through 2025. “Our experienced team… Read More »
Air Canada says it has pilots to staff full schedule
Air Canada says it took steps to keep pilots qualified during the pandemic, such as overstaffing some flights and will… Read More »
American, JetBlue expand partnership on Northeast flights
The “Northeast Alliance” between American Airlines and JetBlue will operate more than 700 daily flights from New York and Boston starting this winter, including… Read More »
United CEO: Data supports reopening international markets
United CEO Scott Kirby provided an outlook on sustaining the airline’s recovery efforts and reiterated a call for governments to… Read More »
US airports increasingly adopt hearing loop tech
Eighteen US airports have installed “hearing loops,” technology that allows travelers who use hearing aids to connect directly to the… Read More »
Airlines explore alternative propulsion concepts
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are among major airlines that are showing interest in the development of electric and… Read More »
United ends service at Paine Field
United Airlines will end operations in October at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Meanwhile, Alaska Airlines continues to expand service… Read More »
Delta adds Caribbean routes from Boston
Delta Air Lines has added six Caribbean routes from Boston to its winter schedule, five of which have not operated… Read More »
The Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine
There is no equal. There is only one. The commercial jet engine in a league of its own. Powered by… Read More »
Air Canada to rebuild US network
As Canada reopens its borders to vaccinated American tourists, Air Canada is restoring its cross-border network. By September, the airline… Read More »
Canada to ease restrictions for vaccinated US travelers
Canada will allow vaccinated tourists from the US to enter the country starting Aug. 9, ending a 16-month border closure… Read More »
United Airlines keeps employees cool with hydration cart
United Airlines keeps its ramp employees in Denver cool with a “hydration cart” that roams the airport. “We have carts… Read More »
Southwest video series reflects on pandemic lessons
All three parts of Southwest Airlines’ video series about lessons learned from the pandemic, and the resilience of the company’s… Read More »
Coalition seeks support for air taxi infrastructure
A coalition of aviation companies is encouraging Congress to support electric-powered air taxi infrastructure. “Many communities, airports and companies plan… Read More »
Southwest employees contribute to toy drive
More than 1,500 Southwest Airlines employees donated gifts during the carrier’s June toy drive. The donations will benefit the Birthday… Read More »
Air Canada resumes service to Tampa, Fla.
Air Canada has resumed service to Tampa, Fla., which will allow Canadian citizens to enter the United States for leisure… Read More »
United Airlines welcomes 737 Max 8 into fleet
United’s new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft has completed its first passenger flight, service from Houston to Las Vegas. The… Read More »
Airlines look to future with new planes, destinations
Airlines are looking to the future with aircraft acquisitions, new routes to vacation destinations, new transcontinental service and expanded international… Read More »
A4A exec reappointed to federal aviation panel
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has reappointed Airlines for America Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Patricia Vercell to… Read More »