ATR: Sustainability drives demand for regional aircraft
ATR, the largest manufacturer of regional aircraft, predicted demand for a minimum of 2,450 turboprops between now and 2042. Increased… Read More »
Alaska Airlines preps shift to all-Boeing regular fleet
After thanking employees for “a record revenue-generating quarter,” Alaska Airlines leader Ben Minicucci confirmed the airline plans to make all… Read More »
Southwest surprises Dallas employees with cookies
Southwest Airlines surprised employees at Dallas Love Field with warm chocolate chip cookies from Tiff’s Treats, a popular local bakery…. Read More »
Boeing, Alder Fuels partner to boost SAF production
A new partnership by Boeing and Alder Fuels aims to increase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production for use in Boeing… Read More »
Delta partners with Wheels Up on pilot training
Delta Air Lines is giving students in its Propel College Path Program the chance to log hours in the cockpit… Read More »
United focuses on diversity in pilot recruitment
United Airlines’ pilot recruitment initiatives simultaneously aim to shore up hiring and increase the diversity of its workforce, said Scott… Read More »
App helps visually impaired get around Phoenix airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor is offering visually impaired or blind travelers a new app to help them navigate the busy airport…. Read More »
Air Canada will fly seven 767 freighters in 2023
Air Canada expects to have two new, purpose-built 767-300 freighters in operation by April 2023, and add three more converted… Read More »
JetBlue deploys Embraer aircraft maintenance software
JetBlue is putting Embraer’s Beacon platform for maintenance coordination into use, beginning with the airline’s hubs in Boston and New… Read More »
Delta plans to provide free onboard Wi-Fi
Delta Air Lines plans to offer Wi-Fi without any charges on mainline US flights “soon” and bring it to international… Read More »
Atlas VP named among most influential Black executives
Savoy Magazine has recognized Atlas Air Senior Vice President Lillian Dukes as one of this year’s Most Influential Black Executives… Read More »
Aviation leaders: Increasing SAF supply is crucial
Aviation leaders speaking at the 2022 Farnborough Airshow agreed that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is key to achieving emissions reduction… Read More »
United, American report high summer travel demand
The CEOs of United Airlines and American Airlines have both noted booming demand for air travel, and United reported its… Read More »
JetBlue welcomes finance exec back to leadership ranks
JetBlue has appointed Melinda Maher vice president of financial planning and analysis and structural cost, a position that involves leading… Read More »
Southwest integrates flight tracker, destination videos
Southwest Airlines has added “destination reels” of some network cities to its onboard flight tracker, an industry first for the… Read More »
Air Canada adds winter routes from Montreal
Air Canada will launch seasonal flights this fall from Montreal to New Orleans and the Caribbean island of Antigua, bringing… Read More »
Los Angeles airport hosts pop-up REAL ID center
Los Angeles International Airport is trying out a program that will allow waiting passengers to apply for REAL ID, which… Read More »
Delta TechOps will provide services for LEAP-1B engines
Delta Air Lines’ TechOps division will service LEAP-1B aircraft engines under an agreement with CFM International that dovetails with the… Read More »
FAA Acting Administrator discusses industry improvements
Billy Nolen, the Federal Aviation Administration’s acting administrator, said US airlines have made “good improvements” in reducing disruptions and the… Read More »
Groundbreaking Hawaiian Airlines pilot retires
Kendall “Kiki” Culler, one of the first women to pilot Hawaiian Airlines planes, got a warm welcome at the end… Read More »
Air Canada partners with Airbus on carbon removal
Air Canada is among six airlines that are partnering with Airbus in purchasing carbon removal credits from 1PointFive, an Airbus… Read More »
Alaska plans to intro electronic luggage tags this year
Alaska Airlines will begin to offer passengers electronic luggage tags later in 2022 to help reduce the time spent dropping… Read More »
Air Canada will relaunch Miami-Vancouver route
Air Canada will reconnect service in December between Miami and Vancouver on Canada’s Pacific coast. The airline has not flown… Read More »
Aviation reiterates commitment to carbon neutrality
Sustainability is the headline topic at the Farnborough, England air show as aviation pursues a variety of emissions-cutting approaches, including… Read More »
Goh will leave CEO role at Star Alliance in 2022
Jeffrey Goh will step down from the CEO position at Star Alliance this year, leaving after five years at an… Read More »
Canada restarts random COVID-19 testing
Canada will resume random COVID-19 testing starting July 19 for passengers arriving at four major airports who are fully vaccinated,… Read More »