Allegiant launches service from three new cities to Jacksonville
Low-cost airline Allegiant this week launches new service from Columbus, Asheville and St. Louis to Jacksonville, Florida.
North America
Atlas Pilots Protest at Annual Meeting
On the heels of a nearly unanimous vote to strike by pilots flying for DHL, pilots from DHL’s largest North American contractor are picketing in New York
FAA deems B-29 Doc Airworthy, first flight imminent
The Federal Aviation Administration today deemed the B-29 known as Doc airworthy by officially presenting the restoration crew with an FAA airworthiness certificate.The airworthiness certificate is the most notable milestone yet for the team working to restore the historic B-29. It also comes three days before the 16th anniversary of Doc arriving in Wichita on … Read more
Alaska Airlines adds California routes
Alaska Airlines announced it will add new, three-times daily service between San Diego and Sacramento and Burbank and San Jose, beginning March 16, 2017.
Airbus delivers its second aircraft produced in the US
Airbus has delivered another “made in America” A320 aircraft from its final assembly line in Alabama, marking the second such handover from the facility.
David Campbell appointed President and CEO of Horizon Air
Alaska Air Group today announced the promotion of two senior leaders. Ben Minicucci was appointed president and chief operating officer of Alaska Airlines, and David Campbell was appointed chief executive officer and president of Horizon Air. Minicucci has been Alaska’s chief operating officer and executive vice president since December 2008. Previously, he served as vice … Read more
Regulatory approval process continuing for Alaska Airlines and Virgin America
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Alaska Air Group, parent company of Alaska Airlines, and Virgin America today announced that each carrier has received a request for additional information from the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with Alaska’s proposed acquisition of Virgin America.Alaska and Virgin America have been … Read more
Teamsters invoke expedited mediation at Sun Country Airlines
Union demands company cease stall tactics. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters Airline Division and Teamsters Local 120 have invoked a provision written into a 2014 Letter of Agreement with Sun Country Airlines after the company employed stall tactics at the bargaining table during a critical juncture of contract negotiations with Teamster flight attendants last … Read more
Allegiant announces purchase of four additional Airbus aircraft
Allegiant announced an agreement to purchase four additional Airbus A319 aircraft from Philippines-based low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific.
Hawaiian Airlines awarded Haneda-Kona route
The U.S. Department of Transportation approved Hawaiian Airlines’ application to serve Honolulu and Kona from Haneda airport in Tokyo.