Maintenance engineer rose through ranks at Air Canada
When Sidhant Sharma began his career, he was Air Canada’s youngest maintenance engineer, and at one point was probably the… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines suspends service to Molokai and Lanai
Hawaiian Airlines will suspend service to Molokai and Lanai islands Jan. 14, a move forced by contractual terms that forbid… Read More »
Delta to add cargo flights between US and Belgium
Delta is adding cargo flights between Detroit and Brussels, Belgium in February to augment COVID-19 vaccine distribution. “In addition to… Read More »
Airlines resume service to small cities
The extension of federal payroll support has facilitated the return of service to markets that experienced service reductions when federal… Read More »
Airlines increase precautions for flights in D.C. area
Airlines are working with law enforcement and airport agencies to ensure safety of travelers and employees after the US Capitol… Read More »
Health app acts as vaccination passport
A number of airlines, including JetBlue and United, are adopting the CommonPass app for travelers to prove they have been… Read More »
Airports invest in touchless technology
Spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, airports have accelerated adoption of technology that makes multiple aspects of the passenger experience “touchless.”… Read More »
American Airlines exec named to drone advisory panel
Molly Wilkinson, vice president of regulatory affairs at American Airlines, is among new members named by the Federal Aviation Administration… Read More »
Air Canada joins call to delay Canadian testing mandate
Air Canada joined other airlines and aviation organizations in calling on the Canadian government to delay imposing a COVID-19 testing… Read More »
Reagan National Airport concourse hits home stretch
A formal opening for a new concourse at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., is planned for July,… Read More »
TSA screens 1.3M passengers to end holidays
The Transportation Security Administration screened more than 3 million passengers in the first three days of January, including 1.3 million… Read More »
Medical cargo, key retirement shape FedEx’s 2020
A new feature highlights the changes FedEx underwent and how it pivoted to supply critical medical supplies during an unusual… Read More »
A marriage with a Southwest motif
A couple who met on a Southwest Airlines flight held a Southwest-themed wedding reception after a proposal that took place… Read More »
A look at the legacy of retiring Air Canada CEO
Calin Rovinescu, who is stepping down after 12 years as Air Canada’s CEO, began his career as a corporate lawyer…. Read More »
Airlines prepare to implement DOT service animal rules
US airlines are preparing to implement the Department of Transportation’s new federal rules on traveling by air with service animals,… Read More »
Delta inks new satellite partnership, aims for free Wi-Fi
Delta Air Lines is partnering with satellite operator Viasat to provide Wi-Fi for more than 300 aircraft starting this summer,… Read More »
Air passenger traffic set back by pandemic
“The pandemic and its consequences wiped out 21 years of global passenger traffic growth in a matter of months, reducing… Read More »
EPA issues standards for aircraft emissions
The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued greenhouse gas standards that will apply to new aircraft. “We anticipate US manufacturers… Read More »
Scientists develop jet fuel from carbon dioxide
Oxford University researchers have found a way to make jet fuel from carbon dioxide in the laboratory by reverse engineering… Read More »
$8B in renovations transform N.Y.’s LaGuardia Airport
As $8 billion in renovations near the finish line, New York City’s LaGuardia Airport now boasts modern public spaces with… Read More »
Jamaican pioneer ends aviation career at Atlas Air
Maria Ziadie-Haddad, who was the first woman to pilot an aircraft for Air Jamaica, ended her aviation career in December… Read More »
Pandemic accelerated aircraft retirements in 2020
US airlines made some significant changes in their aircraft fleets in 2020, in some cases accelerating decisions due to decreased… Read More »
JetBlue’s first A220-300 is ready to fly
JetBlue Airways took delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 on Dec. 31, touting its fuel efficiency and cabin amenities. The… Read More »
American Airlines awarded STAR disinfection accreditation
American Airlines is the first airline to receive STAR Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council for cleaning and disinfection… Read More »
Airlines advocate for global testing program
Airlines for America urged federal officials to rescind entry restrictions on travelers from the UK and other countries in favor… Read More »
Delta gives back throughout tough 2020
Delta employees maintained a spirit of giving throughout 2020, including donating 10,000 pints of blood and one million pounds of… Read More »