United Airlines Appoints John Slater as Senior Vice President of Inflight Services
United Airlines today announced John Slater has been named senior vice president of inflight services, overseeing United’s 24,000 flight attendants.
North America
Copa Airlines Adds Direct Flights to Puerto Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit
Copa Airlines announced the start of direct operations between Panama City and Puerto Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit starting December 16, 2018, making it Copa Airlines’ fifth destination in Mexico.
UPS Unveils New Look for Boeing 747 Jet Ahead of Expo 2020 Dubai
One of UPS’s Boeing 747 jumbo jets dedicated for long-haul international use is sporting a modified paint scheme highlighting the company’s role as official logistics partner for Expo 2020 Dubai.
Quest Aircraft Unveils the Kodiak 100 Series II
One decade after the first delivery of a Kodiak 100, Quest Aircraft announced the next generation of the Kodiak 100: the Series II.
Copa Airlines to Launch New Direct Flights to Barbados
Copa Airlines together with the Barbados Tourism Office confirmed the launch of the new route to the island of Barbados on July 17, 2018. Through this initiative, the airline strengthens its leadership in the Caribbean region, while also becoming a key tourism promoter of the island.
Delta to Launch Nonstop Flights to Mumbai
Delta Air Lines will begin nonstop flights between the United States and Mumbai, India, next year, linking the U.S. with one of its strongest trading partners.
JetBlue Reaches Agreement in Principle With ALPA
This agreement will now be reviewed by the JetBlue ALPA Master Executive Council (MEC), who will vote on whether to send it out to the pilot group for a full ratification vote.
Southwest Airlines Intends To Serve Hawaii from Oakland, San Diego, San Jose and Sacramento
Southwest Airlines today shared more details in the carrier’s service plans for Hawaii by announcing initial gateway cities in California that would offer nonstop service pending required regulatory approvals.
American Airlines Signs Contract for 15 Embraer 175 Aircraft
Embraer and American Airlines signed a firm order for 15 E175 jets with a 76-seat configuration. The contract has a value of USD 705 million, based on current list prices, and will be included in Embraer’s 2018 second-quarter backlog.
OneJet Enters Agreement to Acquire Ultimate JetCharters
As one of the country’s premier charter operators, Ultimate JetCharters operates 30-seat Dornier and Embraer regional jet aircraft for private charter clients, as well as per-seat scheduled services on select routes under the Ultimate Air Shuttle brand.