Major assembly of the first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is underway, the latest major milestone in the development of the newest member of the super-efficient 787 family. Boeing partner Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. began installing the circular frames into the midforward section of the fuselage on March 14, a full two weeks ahead of schedule. “Beginning major … Read more
Porter Airlines is returning to Stephenville, N.L., for a third consecutive summer season. Non-stop service will operate twice-weekly between Halifax, beginning June 22, through September 4, 2016. “We recognize the value that Stephenville places on direct air service,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO, Porter Airlines. “These flights are an important connection for the community … Read more
With the departure of flight 3600, WestJet Encore today inaugurated new service between Toronto and Boston, the newest addition to WestJet’s growing network. The new service will operate three times daily on WestJet Encore’s fleet of Canadian-made Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft. “WestJet Encore is pleased to begin flying year-round between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Boston’s Logan International Airport,” said … Read more
Delta plans to begin daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport on Dec. 16, 2016, pending U.S. Department of Transportation and foreign government approval. L.A., the largest market for service to Asia, drives 21 percent of all U.S.-Asia demand, and the start of Beijing service marks Delta’s fifth daily … Read more
JetBlue Airways today announced the appointment of Brad Sheehan to the role of Vice President, JetBlue University. Sheehan joins JetBlue effective today and will report to JetBlue’s Senior Vice President Safety, Security and Training, Warren Christie. In his new role, Sheehan will be responsible for leading JetBlue’s training programs. He will play a critical role … Read more
WestJet announced today that it will introduce seasonal non-stop service to Halifax from Vancouver and Winnipeg beginning June 29, 2016. “WestJet is the only airline in Canada offering non-stop flights to Halifax from Vancouver and Winnipeg. We are introducing these routes on a seasonal basis to allow WestJet the opportunity to test the market while providing our guests more choice and convenience along with our low-fare, high-care service,” said Lee … Read more
Boeing Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Engineering, Operations & Technology John Tracy has announced his intention to retire after 35 years of service and 10 years as CTO, following celebration of Boeing’s 100th anniversary this summer.Tracy will begin transitioning his portfolio of Engineering, Operations & Technology (EO&T) duties next month to newly designated companywide … Read more
Hawaiian Airlines announced today it will enhance its ‘Ohana by Hawaiian service between Honolulu and Lāna‘i with an additional flight and a more convenient schedule beginning May 16. The new five-times daily service will offer more direct flight options between Honolulu International Airport (HNL) and Lāna‘i Airport (LNY) throughout the day. “We are pleased to … Read more
United Airlines and Air New Zealand today announced a joint venture revenue-sharing agreement, deepening the partnership between the two airlines, which are both members of Star Alliance.Under the new revenue-sharing agreement, the carriers will more closely coordinate sales and marketing in order to offer their mutual customers more travel options between the mainland U.S. and New Zealand, … Read more
American Airlines is offering its customers more access to Asia, connecting Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). “We announced new domestic Los Angeles routes at the end of January, and customers let us know they wanted more great service to even more destinations,” said Andrew Nocella, chief marketing officer for American … Read more