North America

UPS pilots challenge cargo exclusion from rest rule

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard oral argument today for the Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) in its lawsuit challenging the FAA’s decision to exclude all-cargo operators from the new Flightcrew Member Duty and Rest Requirements.The following statement is from the IPA General Counsel William Trent:  “It’s taken four ... <a title="UPS pilots challenge cargo exclusion from rest rule" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/ups-pilots-challenge-cargo-exclusion-rest-rule/" aria-label="Read more about UPS pilots challenge cargo exclusion from rest rule">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 7, 2016 · 2 min read

Frontier Airlines said to hire Barclays and DB for IPO

Frontier Airlines hired underwriters for an initial public offering, people with knowledge of the matter said. Frontier, owned by private equity firm Indigo Partners, is working with Barclays Plc, Deutsche Bank AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co. on the IPO, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private. Citigroup ... <a title="Frontier Airlines said to hire Barclays and DB for IPO" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/frontier-airlines-said-to-hire-barclays-deutsche-bank-for-ipo/" aria-label="Read more about Frontier Airlines said to hire Barclays and DB for IPO">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 6, 2016 · 2 min read

Delta files to serve Havana, Cuba from four U.S. cities

Delta Air Lines filed an application with the U.S. government to provide non-stop service to Cuba from four key cities in the United States. Delta seeks approval to serve Havana with daily flights from its hubs in Atlanta and New York’s JFK International Airport as well as from Miami and Orlando. “This is a historic ... <a title="Delta files to serve Havana, Cuba from four U.S. cities" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/delta-files-to-serve-havana-cuba-from-four-u-s-cities/" aria-label="Read more about Delta files to serve Havana, Cuba from four U.S. cities">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 4, 2016 · 2 min read

Boeing develops self-cleaning lavatory

Boeing engineers and designers have developed a self-cleaning lavatory prototype that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to kill 99.99 percent of germs. The cleaning system can disinfect all surfaces after every use in just three seconds. Boeing believes this self-cleaning technology, combined with touchless features, will enhance the passenger experience on commercial flights. The lavatory uses ... <a title="Boeing develops self-cleaning lavatory" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/boeing-develops-self-cleaning-lavatory/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing develops self-cleaning lavatory">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 4, 2016 · 2 min read

First U.S.-built A321 exits paint shop

Painting of the first U.S.-built A321 has been completed as it emerged from the paintshop in Mobile, Alabama in its JetBlue livery. This latest milestone shows that the first aircraft to be produced at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility is progressing well on its route to first flight and delivery in spring 2016. The aircraft ... <a title="First U.S.-built A321 exits paint shop" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/first-u-s-built-a321-exits-paint-shop/" aria-label="Read more about First U.S.-built A321 exits paint shop">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 4, 2016 · 1 min read

South African Airways and JetBlue expand codeshare flights to Washington, DC – Accra, Ghana

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments South African Airways (SAA) and JetBlue Airways have introduced codeshare operations on SAA’s flights between Washington, DC-Dulles Airport and Accra, Ghana in Africa, effective immediately. JetBlue is now placing its “B6” code on SAA-operated flights between Washington, DC-Dulles Airport and Accra, Ghana. Customers purchasing a codeshare itinerary will benefit ... <a title="South African Airways and JetBlue expand codeshare flights to Washington, DC – Accra, Ghana" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/south-african-airways-and-jetblue-expand-codeshare-flights-to-washington-dc-accra-ghana/" aria-label="Read more about South African Airways and JetBlue expand codeshare flights to Washington, DC – Accra, Ghana">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 4, 2016 · 2 min read

Interjet launches twice daily service from Dallas Fort Worth to Mexico City

Interjet now offers two flights per day from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport to Mexico City. DFW Airport welcomed the low-fare carrier’s inaugural flight to International Terminal D with a traditional “shower of affection” water cannon salute and gate celebration. Interjet will serve the route with Superjet 100 aircraft. “DFW welcomes Interjet as our ... <a title="Interjet launches twice daily service from Dallas Fort Worth to Mexico City" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/interjet-launches-twice-daily-service-from-dallas-fort-worth-to-mexico-city/" aria-label="Read more about Interjet launches twice daily service from Dallas Fort Worth to Mexico City">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 4, 2016 · 2 min read

United Airlines applies to serve Cuba from four global gateways

United Airlines has submitted its formal application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to provide service from four of its largest U.S. gateway cities – Newark/New York, Houston, Washington, D.C. and Chicago – to Havana’s José Martí International Airport. If approved, United will be one of the first U.S. airlines to offer customers ... <a title="United Airlines applies to serve Cuba from four global gateways" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/united-airlines-applies-to-serve-cuba-from-four-global-gateways/" aria-label="Read more about United Airlines applies to serve Cuba from four global gateways">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 3, 2016 · 3 min read

Alaska Airlines files application to fly Los Angeles – Havana

Alaska Airlines today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation seeking approval to fly two daily nonstop flights from its Latin America gateway of Los Angeles to Havana, Cuba. The Los Angeles metro area has the largest Cuban-American population in the Western United States. “Together with our 14 global partner airlines, Alaska Airlines ... <a title="Alaska Airlines files application to fly Los Angeles – Havana" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-airlines-files-application-to-fly-los-angeles-havana/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Airlines files application to fly Los Angeles – Havana">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 2, 2016 · 2 min read

Zac Hirzel steps off Hawaiian Holdings Board of Directors

Hawaiian Holdings, the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, has announced the resignation of Zac Hirzel from the company’s Board of Directors. Hirzel, who has helped guide the company’s unprecedented growth since joining the board in February 2014, will step off the board immediately. “Zac is a valued colleague and a staunch believer in Hawaiian Airlines’ singular brand and potential ... <a title="Zac Hirzel steps off Hawaiian Holdings Board of Directors" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/zac-hirzel-steps-off-hawaiian-holdings-board-of-directors/" aria-label="Read more about Zac Hirzel steps off Hawaiian Holdings Board of Directors">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 2, 2016 · 1 min read