Delta’s WWII veterans’ trip creates memories
The tour Delta Air Lines arranged for World War II veterans in Normandy, France, alongside Delta employees who are veterans,… Read More »
Tenn. airport begins work on terminal expansion
The Chattanooga, Tenn., airport has begun construction on a $28 million expansion and renovation of its passenger terminal. “This project… Read More »
Boeing received record orders for freighters in 2021
Boeing scored a record-breaking 204 freighter orders in 2021, with Atlas Air and FedEx among the customers. Many orders were… Read More »
Airlines work to increase sustainable fuel production
Multiple airlines have announced sustainable fuel initiatives in recent weeks, and American, Delta, Alaska and United were among the airlines… Read More »
Airline hiring hits record high
Aviation industry hiring numbers are continuing to climb in 2022 with many airlines and other companies offering big incentives to… Read More »
Alaska Airlines, machinists’ union make contract deal
Alaska Airlines has reached agreement on a two-year contract extension with the union representing 5,300 gate agents, office employees, cargo… Read More »
American Airlines, TSA test mobile ID in Dallas
American Airlines and the Transportation Security Administration are testing technology at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport that allows passengers to… Read More »
FedEx, FourKites forge supply chain platform partnership
FedEx is joining with freight-tracking software provider FourKites to launch FourKites X, a supply chain intelligence platform that will assist… Read More »
Utah AG urges Supreme Court to review meal and rest breaks case
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes writes about why he believes the Supreme Court should review the Bernstein v. Virgin America… Read More »
A4A demands action on Dublin airport delays
Airlines for America has written to Irish transportation officials demanding improvements at Dublin’s airport, where an unacceptable percentage of flights… Read More »
Delta partnership gives at-risk youth career pathways
Delta Air Lines is partnering with the organization Unlock Potential to create paths to jobs at the airline for youths… Read More »
Alaska appoints new VP of airport operations and customer service
Celley Buchanan, recently named vice president of airport operations and customer service, started with Alaska Airlines 23 years ago as… Read More »
Boeing debuts technologically advanced 777
Boeing has unveiled its 2022 ecoDemonstrator test plane, a revamped 777 that will test technologies designed to cut fuel use,… Read More »
Alaska Airlines chooses in-flight products with care
Whether it’s pretzels, fragrance or chocolate, Alaska Airlines chooses products to use in flight and in its lounges that spotlight… Read More »
FedEx moves toward carbon neutrality with 150 electric vans
FedEx has received 150 electric delivery vans from General Motors subsidiary BrightDrop, the first large delivery under a contract that… Read More »
American offers new business-oriented fare
American Airlines is offering a new, refundable “Main Select” fare in markets with many business travelers who might have used… Read More »
Airlines call for increased production of alternative fuel
At their annual meeting in Qatar, airline executives called on fuel companies to step up production of sustainable aviation fuel… Read More »
IATA exec: A year insufficient to refit planes for 5G
Nick Careen, senior vice-president of operations, safety and security at the International Air Transport Association, backed the assertion of US… Read More »
Alaska president and CEO discusses leadership strategy
Alaska Airlines President and CEO Ben Minicucci joined Aviation Week to discuss being the recipient of the Air Transport World… Read More »
A4A president and CEO addresses summer flight operations
A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America: Weekend Edition to address reports of flight… Read More »
US airlines remain concerned regarding new 5G service
Wireless carriers have agreed to postpone some elements of their plan to extend their use of the broadcast spectrum by… Read More »
Alaska Airlines partners with Juneteenth Foundation
Alaska Airlines supported the Juneteenth Foundation’s week-long Freedom Festival in Washington, D.C., with employees in attendance and the airline being… Read More »
United Airlines takes students on Juneteenth flight
United Airlines flew 100 Houston-area high school students to the coastal city of Galveston and back on a “Juneteenth flight”… Read More »
FedEx names first chief customer officer
FedEx has promoted Brie Carere to the new position of chief customer officer and also named her co-president and co-CEO… Read More »
A4A General Counsel urges scrutiny of federal government flip-flop on preemption
A4A General Counsel Patricia Vercelli is urging the US Supreme Court to review the Bernstein v. Virgin America lawsuit and… Read More »
UPS to support Atlanta nonprofits, global initiatives
Coinciding with Pride Month and Juneteenth, UPS announced the company will donate nearly $8.75 million to Atlanta-based organizations that support… Read More »