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 »
Tenn. facility benefits from Southwest workers’ charity
Southwest Airlines employees in Nashville recently “adopted” 180 residents of an area assisted living facility, creating a wish list tree… Read More »
Holiday TSA screening remain 50% lower than in 2019
The Transportation Security Administration screened about 10.2 million people at airport checkpoints between Dec. 18 and Dec. 28, the highest… Read More »
Southwest, United prepare for 737 Max return to service
Southwest and United are preparing to return the Boeing 737 Max to service, and American Airlines has already resumed flights… Read More »
Airlines continue to add routes but capacity remains down
Airlines continue to add routes where they see demand, such as United increasing service to Grand Junction, Colo., and Hawaiian… Read More »
US considers, Canada requires passenger testing
“Efforts are currently ongoing in the US to assess the risk reduction associated with testing and other recommended preventative measures,… Read More »
Federal aid provides relief for US airline employees
Southwest Airlines announced it will not be forced to implement furloughs or pay cuts and American and United are bringing… Read More »
US airlines look toward recovery in 2021
US airlines lost an estimated $35 billion in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking ahead to what Delta CEO… Read More »
Passenger, cargo airlines coordinate vaccine distribution
CNBC and Delta Air Lines highlighted the critical role US airlines, including American, United, Delta, UPS and FedEx, have in… Read More »