Airlines explore alternative propulsion concepts
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are among major airlines that are showing interest in the development of electric and… Read More »
United ends service at Paine Field
United Airlines will end operations in October at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Meanwhile, Alaska Airlines continues to expand service… Read More »
Delta adds Caribbean routes from Boston
Delta Air Lines has added six Caribbean routes from Boston to its winter schedule, five of which have not operated… Read More »
The Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine
There is no equal. There is only one. The commercial jet engine in a league of its own. Powered by… Read More »
Air Canada to rebuild US network
As Canada reopens its borders to vaccinated American tourists, Air Canada is restoring its cross-border network. By September, the airline… Read More »
Canada to ease restrictions for vaccinated US travelers
Canada will allow vaccinated tourists from the US to enter the country starting Aug. 9, ending a 16-month border closure… Read More »
United Airlines keeps employees cool with hydration cart
United Airlines keeps its ramp employees in Denver cool with a “hydration cart” that roams the airport. “We have carts… Read More »
Southwest video series reflects on pandemic lessons
All three parts of Southwest Airlines’ video series about lessons learned from the pandemic, and the resilience of the company’s… Read More »
Coalition seeks support for air taxi infrastructure
A coalition of aviation companies is encouraging Congress to support electric-powered air taxi infrastructure. “Many communities, airports and companies plan… Read More »
Southwest employees contribute to toy drive
More than 1,500 Southwest Airlines employees donated gifts during the carrier’s June toy drive. The donations will benefit the Birthday… Read More »
Air Canada resumes service to Tampa, Fla.
Air Canada has resumed service to Tampa, Fla., which will allow Canadian citizens to enter the United States for leisure… Read More »
United Airlines welcomes 737 Max 8 into fleet
United’s new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft has completed its first passenger flight, service from Houston to Las Vegas. The… Read More »
Airlines look to future with new planes, destinations
Airlines are looking to the future with aircraft acquisitions, new routes to vacation destinations, new transcontinental service and expanded international… Read More »
A4A exec reappointed to federal aviation panel
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has reappointed Airlines for America Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Patricia Vercell to… Read More »
Airlines, biofuel industry optimistic on SAF tax credits
Airlines and companies working on renewable fuels are optimistic about their chances to persuade the Biden administration to back tax… Read More »
Calif. airport gets $5M for runway work
Ontario International Airport has received $5 million in federal funds to help pay for runway and taxiway reconstruction. The grant… Read More »
FedEx Express invests $100M in India’s Delhivery
FedEx Express has made a $100 million investment in Delhivery, an Indian delivery startup. The investment follows another $277 million… Read More »
JetBlue Tech Ventures head discusses strategic focus
Amy Burr, the new president of JetBlue Technology Ventures, said key focuses include sustainability, urban air mobility management and “helping… Read More »
Airlines work to retrain pilots
The need to recertify pilots and retrain some to fly different aircraft has surged with rising travel demand and US… Read More »
Biden: Resuming US-EU travel market “in process”
Plans to lift restrictions on travel from Europe are “in process now,” President Joe Biden told reporters after a White… Read More »
American CEO: Building to thrive with new sustainability goals
American Airlines has committed to set a science-based target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 as a part of… Read More »
Delta’s Minneapolis chief started as an engineer
Mary Loeffelholz, who now runs Delta Air Lines’ hub at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, has a background as a chemical… Read More »
Austin, Texas, airport unveils improvement plan
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has unveiled expansion plans that the Texas airport calls the “most extensive improvement program in its history.”… Read More »
FAA logs increase of 150 new unruly passenger complaints
The Federal Aviation Administration logged an increase of 150 new complaints about unruly travelers in the week ended July 13,… Read More »
Microgrid powers Pittsburgh airport
A dedicated grid composed of 9,360 solar panels and five natural gas-fueled generators is powering Pittsburgh International Airport, marking a… Read More »
United Airlines adds flights for Wis. football fans
United Airlines has added extra nonstop flights between New Green Bay, Wis., and New Orleans in September for Green Bay… Read More »