JetBlue to expand its network in Caribbean with Grenada service
Subject to receipt of government operating authority, JetBlue flights between JFK and GND will begin on June 11, 2015, with a twice weekly service.
North America
Chorus Aviation orders up to 23 Q400 NextGen
Chorus Aviation announced today that they have signed a firm purchase agreement whereby Chorus will acquire 13 Q400 NextGen and options for 10 Q400 NextGen.
American Airlines welcomes first Boeing 787 Dreamliner
American took delivery of the airplane, a 787-8 with registration number N800AN, on Thursday at Boeing’s factory in Everett, Washington, and it is scheduled to arrive in Dallas/Fort Worth on Friday afternoon. “We are committed to delivering a fantastic product for our customers with the continuation of our unprecedented fleet renewal program and more than $2 billion … Read more
Alaska Air Group purchases two more Q400 NextGen Aircraft
Bombardier announced that Seattle-based Horizon Air has converted two of seven previously acquired Q400 NextGen aircraft options to firm orders.
Canada and Israel improve transportation links
Canada’s Minister of Transport, was in Israel today to sign an Air Transport Agreement, a Declaration of Intent on Aviation Security.
Summit Air adds second Avro RJ85 aircraft
Summit Air announced the purchase of a second AVRO RJ85 jet to meet market demand for remote destination crew movements and ACMI contracts.
WestJet announces large increase in service to Halifax
WestJet today announced the largest increase in service from Halifax Stanfield International Airport since the airline first arrived in February 2003.
Delta to launch daily service between Los Angeles and Shanghai
Delta Air Lines plans to begin daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport and Shanghai-Pudong Airport on July 9, 2015.
GECAS signs for 5 Bombardier Q400s plus 10 options
Bombardier announced today that lessor GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has signed a firm purchase agreement for five Q400 NextGen aircraft.
Hawaiian Airlines finalizes order for six A330-800neo
Following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in July of this year, Hawaiian Airlines has finalized an order for six A330-800neo aircraft.