United Airlines and Lufthansa Cargo Announce Cargo Joint Venture Agreement
United Airlines and Lufthansa Cargo have signed a joint venture agreement for extensive cargo cooperation on routes between the U.S. and Europe.
North America
WestJet announces intent to launch ultra-low-cost carrier
WestJet announced its intention to launch a new, ultra-low-cost carrier in Canada subject to agreement with its pilots and any required regulatory approvals
Airbus delivers first ever A321neo to Virgin America
The latest generation aircraft powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines was handed over to Virgin America at a ceremony in Hamburg, Germany.
Copa Airlines announces new nonstop service between Denver and Panama
Copa Airlines announced from December 11, 2017, it will begin nonstop service four times a week between Denver International Airport and Panama City
WestJet Pilots Seek ALPA Representation
WestJet pilots filed membership cards today with the Canada Industrial Relations Board to hold an election for representation by ALPA
Teamsters Flight Dispatchers at Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo Ratify Tentative Agreement
Teamster flight dispatchers at Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo have voted today to ratify changes to their existing contract.
MAG Aerospace Acquires Discovery Air Fire Services
MAG Aerospace has acquired Discovery Air Fire Services, formerly a subsidiary of Canada-based specialty aviation provider, Discovery Air.
Horizon Air and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters reach tentative agreement for pilots
Horizon Air and the IBT announced that they have reached a tentative agreement to amend their existing eight-year contract
Boeing Completes Successful First Flight of 737 MAX 9
The Boeing 737 MAX program achieved the milestone on schedule, beginning a comprehensive flight-test program leading to certification and delivery.
JetBlue Expands Port-au-Prince Service with Nonstop Orlando Flights
JetBlue intends to operate service between Port-au-Prince’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport and Orlando International Airport later this year.