American offers “Fresh Bites” menu on more flights
American Airlines is expanding availability of “Fresh Bites” food selections to premium passengers on flights more than 2,200 miles. Premium… Read More »
Biden administration backs sustainable aviation fuel credit
The Biden administration released the outline of a clean energy proposal that will replace unnamed tax breaks for the fossil… Read More »
Aviation fuel projects eligible for biofuel grants competition
The US Department of Energy has announced a $61.4 million grant competition for biofuel projects, which can include projects involving sustainable aviation… Read More »
FedEx gives school districts $10K in printing services
FedEx Office has donated $10,000 in printing services to 10 school districts, including the Sioux City, Iowa, schools. “We continue to… Read More »
Southwest brings 2,700 flight attendants back to work
Southwest Airlines is recalling more than 2,700 flight attendants, putting its whole roster back to work. “The intended flight attendant… Read More »
United pilot training initiative partners with HBCUs
Three historically Black universities are working with United Airlines to help fulfill its pledge that half of the pilot recruits… Read More »
American marks AAdvantage anniversary with a month of prizes
American Airlines is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its AAdvantage program with a month of daily games that allow frequent… Read More »
Atlas Air joins China-South America e-commerce partnership
Atlas Air is partnering with the Chilean airline Latam and Cainiao, the logistics arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, to… Read More »
FedEx, UPS reinstate on-time guarantee for some deliveries
FedEx and UPS have reinstated money-back guarantees for on-time delivery in some categories of US shipments. The guarantee was previously… Read More »
American manager’s hard work led to operations career
Christine James-Villanueva left her native Jamaica to follow the example of a cousin who was a pilot, but the path… Read More »
Alaska Airlines salutes former CEO with Husky-themed livery
Alaska Airlines subsidiary Horizon Air has honored Brad Tilden by painting a Q400 aircraft with a Huskies theme in a… Read More »
Airlines adjust service to accommodate national park demand
As the pandemic boosts interest in outdoor destinations such as national parks, airlines are increasing service to gateway cities, including… Read More »
Alaska CEO on corporate identity, diversity, meditation
In an interview, new Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci discusses his family’s immigrant experience, diversity, meditation and his relationship with outgoing… Read More »
Construction begins on Pittsburgh airport terminal
Contractors are installing barricades and have closed a taxiway as construction kicks off on a $1.39 billion, 700,000-square-foot terminal at… Read More »
FAA issues $627.7M for airport upgrades
The Federal Aviation Administration has allocated $627.7 million in grants to improve airports. Major and regional airports are among 390… Read More »
United expanding pilot recruitment to diverse groups
United Airlines’ flight school, United Aviate Academy, plans to train 5,000 new pilots by 2030, with goals for half of… Read More »
Southwest recalls pilots as air travel continues to recover
Southwest Airlines is recalling pilots from voluntary leave as of June 1 as the airline expects demand, and its schedule,… Read More »
JetBlue to offer Sport 24 content onboard
JetBlue will be the first airline to offer Sport 24 programming to passengers. The inflight entertainment option will debut on… Read More »
American facilitates National Parks Foundation donations
American Airlines is marking Earth Day on April 22 and National Park Week, set for April 17-25, by allowing frequent… Read More »
UPS orders 10 eVTOLs from Beta Technologies
UPS expects to take delivery of 10 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft from Beta Technologies in 2024 and has… Read More »
American’s maintenance crew, aircraft, back at work
Employees are being called back to work at American Airlines’ maintenance base in Tulsa, Okla., and the aircraft that were… Read More »
Iowa airport begins $21M taxiway upgrade
Construction is underway on a $21 million project that will relocate two taxiways at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids,… Read More »