United Airlines today announced the company will introduce service to Santiago, Chile, from its hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, beginning Dec. 7, 2014, subject to government approval. Houston-Santiago Flight 847 will depart Houston daily at 9:05 p.m. and arrive in Santiago at 9:40 a.m. the next day. Return flight 846 will depart … Read more
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Calgary-based WestJet Encore has signed a firm purchase agreement for five Q400 NextGen airliners. This transaction is a conversion of five of the 25 options booked by the carrier’s parent company WestJet and announced on August 1, 2012 along with WestJet’s firm order for 20 Q400 NextGen airliners. Based on the list price of … Read more
The agreement includes the continued operation of four 777 freighters that Southern Air currently flies on behalf of DHL Express
JetBlue Airways and Etihad Airways announced plans to begin codeshare operations and provide customers with enhanced travel options worldwide. The agreement, which is subject to government approval, will see Etihad Airways place its “EY” code on JetBlue-operated flights, initially facilitating connections between the two airlines at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Washington’s … Read more
Embraer announced today that it has received a firm order for 60 E175 jets from American Airlines. The contract also includes options for another 90 E175s, taking the total order potential up to 150 aircraft. The firm orders, which have a value of USD 2.5 billion at list price, will be included in Embraer’s 2013 … Read more
Cape Air, the nation’s largest commuter airline, will begin serving Eastern Montana beginning Tuesday, December 10, 2013. From its hub in Billings, Cape Air will operate daily, year-round flights to five regional communities. Billings (BIL) – Sidney (SDY): 5 daily, round-trip flights Billings (BIL) – Glendive (GDV): 2 daily, round-trip flights Billings (BIL) – Glasgow … Read more
Mexican VivaAerobus Group has signed a purchase agreement for 52 Airbus A320 Family aircraft (40 A320neo and 12 A320ceo)
American Airlines announced it plans to launch its first-ever nonstop service from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) next year, reinforcing American’s commitment to further strengthen its global presence and meet customer demand for travel to key international markets, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. “Today’s news underscores our commitment to … Read more
American Airlines today announced it is beginning the process to recruit and hire approximately 1,500 new pilots over the next five years, American’s largest pilot hiring in more than a decade. American will open the job posting Oct. 1, with the first new-hire class expected to begin training this winter. American’s ability to welcome new pilots … Read more
Boeing and Delta Air Lines celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range). The delivery is part of Delta’s 100-airplane order placed in 2011 to renew its single-aisle fleet with more fuel-efficient airplanes. “We have been looking forward to celebrating this delivery with Delta and are proud to see the Next-Generation 737-900ER … Read more