Sustainable aviation fuel can reduce contrails
Research by NASA and DLR finds the use of sustainable aviation fuel reduces aircraft soot-particle emissions by 50% or more…. Read More »
Pandemic makes for faster work at Tampa, Fla., airport
Some projects in a $2 billion master plan for Tampa International Airport in Florida have proceeded at a faster pace… Read More »
House passes bill to expedite airport upgrades
The US House of Representatives has approved legislation that would allow federal airport improvement funds to be used for incentive… Read More »
Delta, Kenya Airways expand connectivity between US and Africa
Delta Air Lines has expanded its codeshare agreement with Kenya Airways. Passengers on Delta’s flights from New York to Ghana… Read More »
Delta cargo chief discusses freight’s strategic role
Delta Air Lines’ Robert Walpole, vice president of cargo, is taking cargo needs into consideration more than ever as Delta… Read More »
American Airlines giving frontline crew new iPhones, iPads
American Airlines is upgrading front-line employees’ mobile devices to current iPhones and iPads. The devices will give flight attendants and… Read More »
United’s new venture capital arm has strategic focus
United Airlines’ new venture capital arm, United Airlines Ventures, will have a long-term, strategic focus on three themes: sustainability, aerospace,… Read More »
Incoming Southwest CEO has long history with the airline
Robert Jordan, tapped to take over next year as CEO of Southwest Airlines, has held a variety of executive positions… Read More »
US airlines are flying with pride
US airlines have celebrated Pride throughout the month of June with high-flying, colorful activities designed to highlight diversity and foster… Read More »
United adds Calif., Idaho destinations
United Airlines will offer service to Eastern Sierra Regional Airport near Bishop, Calif., from its hubs at Denver, San Francisco… Read More »
Delta’s ability to adapt lauded by Harvard Business Review
The Harvard Business Review featured Delta Air Lines’ quick response in handling the COVID-19 pandemic, in an article unveiling a… Read More »
FAA issues $8B in aid to US airports
The Federal Aviation Administration this week announced $8 billion in grants to airports. The funds, which were included in the… Read More »
Southwest Airlines announces leadership transition
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly will step down next year and Robert Jordan, executive vice president of corporate services, will… Read More »
United adjusts loyalty program requirements
United Airlines has dropped blackout dates for members of its MileagePlus program and adjustments have been made to the points… Read More »
Delta opens new Sky Club at Fla. airport
Delta Air Lines has opened its new Sky Club at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The club is 50% larger than… Read More »
Contracts approved for Pittsburgh airport upgrade
The board of the Allegheny County Airport Authority has cleared a $124.4 million contract for Mascaro Construction to work on… Read More »
JetBlue’s return fuels optimism at Mass. airport
Worcester Regional Airport hopes JetBlue’s plans to resume service there Aug. 19 is a harbinger for the future. JetBlue President… Read More »
TSA screened 2.1M on June 20, highest since March 2020
More than 2.1 million people were screened at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints on June 20, marking the first time passenger… Read More »
Southwest passengers find prizes in baggage claim
As its 50th birthday celebration continues, Southwest Airlines offered lucky passengers at Dallas Love Field the chance to pick a… Read More »
Delta plans to hire more than 1K pilots next summer
Delta Air Lines plans to hire 1,000 new pilots by next summer. Other US airlines, including American, United and Southwest,… Read More »
Alaska affiliate Ravn Alaska to buy electric aircraft
Alaska Airlines’ regional affiliate Ravn Alaska has agreed to buy 50 electric, short takeoff and landing aircraft. The aircraft are… Read More »
A4A joins coalition urging federal prosecution of unruly passengers
Airlines for America joined a coalition of industry partners to urge Attorney General Merrick Garland to federally prosecute passengers who display… Read More »