New York-based JetBlue Airways has amended its purchase agreement with Airbus to include an additional 15 Airbus A321ceo (current engine option) and 15 A321neo (new engine option) aircraft. The airline, which already operates A321s, has not yet announced its engine selection for the newly ordered aircraft. Beginning in 2019, JetBlue has the flexibility to configure … Read more
On July 26, pilots from Kalitta Air, a DHL contractor, will converge in Fort Lauderdale to tell their employer and DHL that pilots are united and ready to strike. They will be joined in solidarity by pilots from other DHL contractors. The picket will be outside the location of a Kalitta bargaining meeting, and a … Read more
On Friday, July 22, 2016, the United States and Mexico exchanged diplomatic notes to bring the new Air Transport Agreement into force. This landmark Agreement with one of the US largest aviation partners will significantly increase future trade and travel between the United States and Mexico. “Our success is the result of four years of … Read more
Virgin America announced that the merger with Alaska Air Group was approved by an affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Virgin America voting common stock.
WestJet Airlines today announced the appointment of Christopher Burley, as Vice Chair of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Cessna Aircraft Company today announced at the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture an order from the U.S. Civil Air Patrol for 19 new aircraft
Baltia Air Lines announced today that it has signed an agreement with CP Capital Securities to serve as financial advisors and to provide innovative financial solutions to Baltia Air Lines in order for Baltia to continue with FAA Air Carrier Certification and to secure aircraft. Per the terms of the agreement CP Capital Securities shall advise and assist Baltia in negotiating the … Read more
The Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded $145,000 in grants to 12 nonprofit organizations throughout the states of Alaska, Hawaii and Washington. This is the first time the Alaska Airlines Foundation is adding a mid-year grant to complement its traditional end of year cycle. For nearly 20 years, the Alaska Airlines Foundation has distributed cash grants … Read more
Approximately 300 Piedmont Airlines mechanics from Teamsters Locals 210, 355 and 776 have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a five-year contract with the carrier. More than 83 percent of voting mechanics cast their ballots in favor of the agreement. The agreement was reached on May 26 and contains a 7 percent signing bonus and a 13 … Read more
Boeing today released the 2016 737 MAX Flight Demonstration video at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. The video highlights the MAX’s handling characteristics, short field takeoff capability and high-banking turns. The video was captured in Moses Lake, Wash., as Capts. Mike Bryan, Greg McCann and Chris Dobb, Boeing test pilots, practiced the flight demonstration performed at … Read more