North America

Boeing, Aeromexico and Mexican Government collaborate on sustainable aviation biofuel research and development

Boeing, Aeromexico and Mexico’s Airports and Auxiliary Services (ASA) will collaborate with a biojet program supported by Mexico’s Sector Fund for Energy Sustainability (SENER-CONACYT) to advance research and development of sustainable aviation biofuel in Mexico. The initiative, announced today and coordinated through the Mexican Bioenergy Innovation Center, will support Mexico’s aviation sector as well as ... <a title="Boeing, Aeromexico and Mexican Government collaborate on sustainable aviation biofuel research and development" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/boeing-aeromexico-and-mexican-government-collaborate-on-sustainable-aviation-biofuel-research-and-development/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing, Aeromexico and Mexican Government collaborate on sustainable aviation biofuel research and development">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 3 min read

Boeing launches Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighter

Boeing has launched the Next-Generation 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) with orders and commitments for up to 55 conversions from seven customers. “The Next-Generation 737 provides exceptional value to express freight carriers through its superior payload, range, reliability and efficiency,” said Stan Deal, senior vice president, Commercial Aviation Services, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “While the recovery of the global ... <a title="Boeing launches Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighter" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/boeing-launches-next-generation-737-boeing-converted-freighter/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing launches Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighter">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 24, 2016 · 2 min read

Eastern Air Lines elects General Raymond T. Odierno to the Board of Directors

Eastern Air Lines Group (“Eastern”) has announced the election of General (Ret.) Raymond T. Odierno, to the Eastern Board of Directors. General Odierno recently retired, after graduating from West Point and 40 years of active military service to our nation, as US Army Chief of Staff, and prior to that assignment served as Commander, United States ... <a title="Eastern Air Lines elects General Raymond T. Odierno to the Board of Directors" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/eastern-air-lines-elects-general-raymond-t-odierno-to-the-board-of-directors/" aria-label="Read more about Eastern Air Lines elects General Raymond T. Odierno to the Board of Directors">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 23, 2016 · 2 min read

Dennis A. Muilenburg elected chairman of Boeing board of directors

The Boeing board of directors has elected Dennis A. Muilenburg as its next chairman, effective March 1. He succeeds W. James (Jim) McNerney, Jr., who is stepping down from the board, while Boeing independent Lead Director Kenneth M. Duberstein continues in that role. Muilenburg, 52, succeeded McNerney as Boeing’s 10th chief executive and joined the board last July. At that time, McNerney, ... <a title="Dennis A. Muilenburg elected chairman of Boeing board of directors" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/dennis-a-muilenburg-elected-chairman-of-boeing-board-of-directors/" aria-label="Read more about Dennis A. Muilenburg elected chairman of Boeing board of directors">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 23, 2016 · 2 min read

American Airlines makes Executive Appointment for Miami Hub operations

American Airlines Group today announced that Ralph Lopez has been promoted to Vice President – Miami Hub (MIA) Operations. He is succeeding Marilyn DeVoe, who will retire from American this summer after nearly 40 years with the airline. “Ralph is a tremendous leader who has an impressive track record of leading teams that deliver strong ... <a title="American Airlines makes Executive Appointment for Miami Hub operations" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/american-airlines-makes-executive-appointment-for-miami-hub-operations/" aria-label="Read more about American Airlines makes Executive Appointment for Miami Hub operations">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 22, 2016 · 2 min read

WestJet adds new summer routes

Today, WestJet announced three non-stop seasonal routes offering Canadian travellers even greater choices for connectivity and convenience this summer. In June, WestJet will start service between Brandon, Manitoba and Toronto Pearson International Airport. In addition, the airline will start service between Vancouver and both Hamilton, and London, ON. WestJet’s limited-addition flights will be offered only ... <a title="WestJet adds new summer routes" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/westjet-adds-limited-addition-summer-routes/" aria-label="Read more about WestJet adds new summer routes">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 22, 2016 · 2 min read

Southwest Airlines unveils Tennessee One aircraft

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Southwest Airlines today celebrates more than 30 years of service in the state of Tennessee with the unveiling of the airline’s newest specialty aircraft, Tennessee One, a Boeing 737-700, emblazoned with an artist’s rendition of the Tennessee State flag. In true Music City fashion, Southwest honored Nashville Employees and ... <a title="Southwest Airlines unveils Tennessee One aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/southwest-airlines-unveils-tennessee-one-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about Southwest Airlines unveils Tennessee One aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 22, 2016 · 2 min read

Sir Richard Branson unveils Virgin Galactic’s new spaceship

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Virgin Galactic, the privately-funded space company owned by Virgin Group and Abu Dhabi’s Aabar Investments PJS, today unveiled its newly completed SpaceShipTwo. The rollout ceremony was attended by Sir Richard Branson and his family, Virgin Galactic’s Future Astronauts, and partners. Professor Stephen Hawking named the new vehicle Virgin Spaceship ... <a title="Sir Richard Branson unveils Virgin Galactic’s new spaceship" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/sir-richard-branson-unveils-virgin-galactic-s-new-spaceship/" aria-label="Read more about Sir Richard Branson unveils Virgin Galactic’s new spaceship">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 20, 2016 · 4 min read

CommutAir appoints Subodh Karnik as President & CEO

CommutAir announced the appointment of Subodh Karnik to President and CEO, effective immediately. Karnik’s appointment follows the finalization, upon receiving regulatory approvals, of the previously announced agreement with United Airlines for the introduction of Embraer 50-seat jet aircraft at CommutAir. “Subodh has strikingly impressive qualifications for the job of leading our company into the new ... <a title="CommutAir appoints Subodh Karnik as President & CEO" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/commutair-appoints-subodh-karnik-as-president-ceo/" aria-label="Read more about CommutAir appoints Subodh Karnik as President & CEO">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 19, 2016 · 2 min read

Allegiant launches nonstop flights from Pittsburgh to West Palm Beach and New Orleans

Allegiant today launches nonstop seasonal flights to West Palm Beach and the Big Easy from Pittsburgh.  “Allegiant’s  launch of these new flights from Pittsburgh to Palm Beach and New Orleans is very exciting for all three communities”, said Jude Bricker, Allegiant Chief Operating Officer.   West Palm Beach The new seasonal flights will operate twice weekly and expand on the service ... <a title="Allegiant launches nonstop flights from Pittsburgh to West Palm Beach and New Orleans" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/allegiant-launches-nonstop-flights-from-pittsburgh-to-west-palm-beach-and-new-orleans/" aria-label="Read more about Allegiant launches nonstop flights from Pittsburgh to West Palm Beach and New Orleans">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 19, 2016 · 2 min read