Alaska Airlines sponsors program to train Black pilots
Alaska Airlines’ True North Pilot Pathway Program, which aims to recruit more Black pilots, has named the University of Maryland… Read More »
New Delta pilot moves from flight attendant to cockpit
Lucy Klein says Delta Air Lines’ Propel Pilot Career Path Program was instrumental in her move from flight attendant to… Read More »
American Airlines celebrates families of aviators
Mike DeWalt and two of his brothers, all American Airlines pilots, followed in the footsteps of their father, a naval… Read More »
First United SAF flight was powered by fat
Used cooking oil and rendered animal fat provided the fuel to power an engine of United Airlines flight from Chicago… Read More »
Aviation industry warns about disruptions from 5G rollout
The aviation industry continues to advocate for a smooth resolution for the deployment of 5G wireless signals, warning that the… Read More »
US airlines affected by winter storms, ongoing pandemic
US airlines operations were affected over the weekend due to winter weather and COVID-19 infections. The Federal Aviation Administration warned… Read More »
Delta looks back on varied charitable endeavors in 2021
Delta Air Lines’ charitable initiatives in 2021 included donating 11,347 pints of blood to the American Red Cross, planting trees… Read More »
Inside the life of an aircraft maintenance engineer
Jenny Tung’s job at Air Canada is one that most passengers don’t see or even think about, but as an… Read More »
FedEx CEO: Christmas deliveries on track
Fedex CEO Fred Smith was among industry leaders who met with President Biden Dec. 22, after Biden touted his efforts… Read More »
Aviation, telecom groups to share data in effort to resolve 5G safety concerns
Aviation and the telecom industry will share data in an effort to resolve safety concerns relating to 5G wireless. “We… Read More »
Apple Wallet ID testing to start at some TSA checkpoints
The Transportation Security Administration will begin testing Apple Wallet-based IDs at two airports in different states, allowing travelers to authenticate… Read More »
Southwest wraps up a year of events with Birthday Party Project charity
Southwest Airlines is wrapping up a year of joint celebrations with the Birthday Party Project. The organization throws birthday celebrations… Read More »
Health and wellness center opens at JFK airport
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport announced the opening of XpresSpa’s Treat, a state-of-the-art, upscale health and wellness center…. Read More »
Air cargo boom bolsters demand for freighters
Demand for freight aircraft remains high, as evidenced by UPS’s recent purchase of 19 Boeing 767-300s. Airlines such as Air… Read More »
Unruly airline passengers may lose speedy security privileges
The Federal Aviation Administration said it will share information about individuals facing civil fines for assaulting flight attendants with the… Read More »
Aviation, telecom industries work together to find “path forward” on 5G
Airlines for America, the Aerospace Industries Association and the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association announced that they will be sharing data… Read More »
American Airlines to add Dominica frequency
American Airlines will begin increasing the frequency of its flights between Miami and the island of Dominica. Service will increase… Read More »
Southwest prize giveaway celebrates the Bluebird Café
Southwest Airlines is highlighting its partnership with the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tenn., where a Southwest-themed guitar hangs ready on… Read More »
JetBlue wins Heathrow extension to Oct. 2022
JetBlue has secured landing slots needed to continue flying from New York to London’s Heathrow Airport through October 2022 and… Read More »
Delta asks CDC to shorten COVID-19 isolation period
In a letter to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, and the airline’s health and medical… Read More »
Delta Cargo notches record-setting revenue in 2021
Delta Air Lines’ cargo division expects to notch more than $1 billion in revenue for 2021, the highest in its… Read More »
Overhauls underway at major airports nationwide
New York City metro area’s three largest airports are all getting significant overhauls in 2022. Additionally, Denver International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma… Read More »
Startup sees bright future for electric cargo planes
Electric cargo aircraft startup Beta has a $1.4 billion valuation and counts Amazon among its investors. UPS plans to order… Read More »
FAA allocates $3B of infrastructure funds to airports
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded the first $3 billion in grants for airports from funds provided by the infrastructure… Read More »
UPS to purchase 19 Boeing 767 Freighters
Boeing announced today that UPS is buying 19 of its 767 Freighter planes. “The Boeing 767 is the most versatile… Read More »
Delta Air Lines begins service to Panama
This week, Delta Air Lines landed its first flight from New York to Panama City. “Delta’s three new routes and… Read More »