Teamster Pilots at ABX Air Seek Single Carrier Determination
Teamsters formally requested an investigation to determine if two subsidiaries of ATSG should be considered a single transportation system.
North America
UPS Purchases 14 New 747-8F Jumbo Freighters
UPS today announced it has ordered 14 new Boeing 747-8 cargo jets to meet increased demand for the company’s air shipping services. UPS’s long term strategy is to increase customers’ access to global markets and air shipments are a major growth opportunity for the company. The 747-8s will enable UPS to begin a cascade of … Read more
Leonardo-Finmeccanica: Contract With Airbus For The New A321 Fuselage
Today in Toulouse Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Airbus have agreed to the commercial conditions regarding the production of the front fuselage, section 14A, for the new ACF (aircraft cabin flex) configuration of Airbus A321 aircraft. Starting in 2018 at its Nola site (near Naples), Leonardo will produce the aero-structure of this new configuration of Airbus A321, the … Read more
Boeing Forecasts World Air Cargo Traffic to Grow Long Term
Boeing released its biennial World Air Cargo Forecast at TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association) Air Cargo Forum and Exhibition in Paris today.
Alaska Airlines salutes military heroes with patriotic themed aircraft
In anticipation of Veterans Day, Alaska Airlines unveiled the newest aircraft in its fleet featuring a special paint theme titled “Honoring Those Who Serve”
JetSuiteX to Introduce Burbank – Mammoth Lakes Service
New public charter service JetSuiteX, is introducing service between Burbank and Mammoth Lakes, starting December 15th and running through April 3rd, 2017.
Aviation Legend Bob Hoover dies at 94
Bob Hoover, one of the greatest pilots in the history of aviation died this morning. Hoover, a World War II fighter pilot, a former Air Force test pilot, and the chase plane pilot for Chuck Yeager when he broke the sound barrier for the first time, was 94. He revolutionized modern aerobatic flying and was referred to in … Read more
Frontier Airlines takes delivery of its first A320neo
Frontier Airlines, headquarters in Denver, Colorado (U.S.), took delivery today of its first A320neo.
First full GE9X engine hits the mark in ground testing
GE Aviation completed the initial ground testing of the first full GE9X development engine, the world’s largest commercial aircraft engine that will power Boeing’s 777X aircraft, with impressive results.
Eastern Air Lines Appoints New Interim Chief Executive Officer
Eastern Air Lines announced that, effective immediately, James Tolzien has been appointed the company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer.