Enrollment at flight schools flourishes despite pandemic
A number of flight schools throughout the US have reported surprisingly strong enrollment numbers that are equal to or even… Read More »
New aviation museum in the works in Ky.
Construction has begun on the Aviation Heritage Park Museum in Bowling Green, Ky., which will serve as an educational center… Read More »
American pilot shares career journey, 737 Max return
Capt. Peter Gamble shared about how the airline industry shaped his career and interests, leading to his role on the… Read More »
United Airlines adds flights to Panama City, Fla.
United Airlines will launch a new route March 4 between Washington, D.C., and Panama City, Fla., adding to the trend… Read More »
JetBlue extends service suspension
JetBlue Airways suspended service to Albuquerque, N.M.; Burlington, Vt.; Portland, Ore., and Minneapolis/St. Paul this week, with plans to resume… Read More »
Delta seeks to raise awareness of human trafficking
In recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention month, Delta presented an interview with Catherine Chen, CEO of Polaris,… Read More »
Alaska adds new top status for its most frequent flyers
Alaska Airlines is adding a new top elite frequent-flyer status for passengers who earn 100,000 miles in a year. MVP… Read More »
Southwest Airlines celebrates 50th anniversary in 2021
As Southwest Airlines celebrates 50 years in business in 2021, the airline will “share some of our more compelling and… Read More »
FAA warns of consequences for unruly behavior
The Federal Aviation Administration is prepared to take a tough stance against passengers who violate rules and exhibit unruly behavior… Read More »
Airlines now collecting federal tax on freight, tickets
Federal excise taxes on passenger tickets and air cargo, suspended as part of the coronavirus relief bill passed last March,… Read More »
FAA chief issues warning against disrupting flights
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Steve Dickson warned that the agency “will pursue strong enforcement action against anyone who endangers the… Read More »
Atlanta airport awards $56M contract for gate construction
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has awarded a $56 million contract for construction of five new gates. The project will also… Read More »
Dallas airport is a sustainability leader
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the first to achieve the new 4+ level in Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation… Read More »
American’s fleet comprised of Boeing, Airbus aircraft
Before the 2013 merger with US Airways, American Airlines operated almost exclusively Boeing aircraft, as well as some McDonnell Douglas… Read More »
N.J. hospital shares how FedEx, UPS facilitate vaccine delivery
Coronavirus vaccine deliveries are eagerly anticipated and require a lot of planning, according to officials at University Hospital in Newark,… Read More »
737 Max to play long-term role in Alaska Airlines fleet
Alaska Airlines will take delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max later this month and looks to add others as… Read More »
Airline employees receive aid, prepare to be recalled
Some of the 17,500 American Airlines employees who were involuntarily furloughed last October are receiving paychecks due to the December… Read More »
US airlines align policies with DOT service animal rule
American, United, Delta, Alaska, JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines will allow only trained dogs to fly in aircraft cabins as service… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines looks back on a year of giving
In 2020 Hawaiian Airlines employees volunteered 6,506 hours to community organizations and organized about $144,500 in donations of cash and… Read More »
Airports continue opening COVID-19 testing sites
Airports continue to increase the availability of COVID-19 testing for air passengers, with airports in Cleveland and Palm Springs, Calif.,… Read More »
United Airlines adds Houston to routes from Fla. airport
United will begin service Feb. 11 between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, which it also… Read More »
Air Canada taps Virgin Australia as Aeroplan partner
Air Canada has added Virgin Australia as a partner in its Aeroplan frequent-flyer program. As of Jan. 19, Aeroplan members… Read More »