North America

Boeing to reduce 747 production rate

The Boeing Company announced that it will lower the production rate on the 747-8 program to match supply with near-term demand in the cargo market. To account for the market and production impacts, the company will recognize a $569 million after-tax charge ($0.84 per share) when it announces financial results for the fourth quarter of 2015.  “Global air ... <a title="Boeing to reduce 747 production rate" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/boeing-to-reduce-747-production-rate/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing to reduce 747 production rate">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 22, 2016 · 2 min read

United pilots ratify extension to United Pilot Agreement

The pilots of United Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, have approved a two-year extension to their collective bargaining agreement with United Continental Holdings. Of the 10,569 eligible pilots, 90.94 percent participated in the ratification vote. 79 percent approved the agreement. The agreement extends the amendable date of the United Pilot Agreement to January ... <a title="United pilots ratify extension to United Pilot Agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/united-pilots-ratify-extension-to-united-pilot-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about United pilots ratify extension to United Pilot Agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 22, 2016 · 2 min read

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Employees receive nearly five weeks extra pay in bonuses

Following Thursday’s record  fourth quarter and full-year earnings announcement, employees at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today are receiving bonuses of more than nine percent of their annual pay, or nearly five weeks additional pay, for most workers. For the past seven years, employees have received an average annual bonus equal to approximately one month’s pay. The ... <a title="Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Employees receive nearly five weeks extra pay in bonuses" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-airlines-and-horizon-air-employees-receive-nearly-five-weeks-extra-pay-in-bonuses/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Employees receive nearly five weeks extra pay in bonuses">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 22, 2016 · 2 min read

Island Air to restore Lihue service

Island Air today announced it plans to restore service to the island of Kauai with six daily round-trip flights between Honolulu and Lihue Airport, effective March 15, subject to government approval. The return to Lihue is expected to benefit Kauai and the traveling public by offering more seats and more flight options for interisland travel, ... <a title="Island Air to restore Lihue service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/island-air-to-restore-lihue-service/" aria-label="Read more about Island Air to restore Lihue service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 21, 2016 · 2 min read

United Airlines announces full-year 2015 profit

United Airlines today reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 financial results. United Airlines reported full-year net income of $4.5 billion, or $11.88 per diluted share, excluding special items. Including special items, UAL reported full-year net income of $7.3 billion. These results include a nonrecurring $3.1 billion non-cash benefit associated with the reversal of the company’s ... <a title="United Airlines announces full-year 2015 profit" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/united-airlines-announces-full-year-2015-profit/" aria-label="Read more about United Airlines announces full-year 2015 profit">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 21, 2016 · 3 min read

United names James T. Olson Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications

United Airlines today appointed James T. Olson as senior vice president of Corporate Communications, bringing to the airline 25 years of public relations and employee engagement experience from several of the world’s most admired and innovative companies, including Starbucks, US Airways and Nissan. He will join United on Feb. 1, reporting to Michael Bonds, executive vice president of Human ... <a title="United names James T. Olson Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/united-names-james-t-olson-senior-vice-president-of-corporate-communications/" aria-label="Read more about United names James T. Olson Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 21, 2016 · 3 min read

Delta closes 2015 with historic profit

Shares of Delta Air Lines jumped in early trading Tuesday after the airline reported record-breaking earnings for the fourth quarter and full year 2015. Delta’s stock was trading at $46.60 per share, up nearly 5 percent, mid-morning. The airline’s market capitalization, which reflects the total value of a company’s stock, was at more than $35 ... <a title="Delta closes 2015 with historic profit" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/delta-closes-2015-with-historic-profit/" aria-label="Read more about Delta closes 2015 with historic profit">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 20, 2016 · 4 min read

Atlas Air Worldwide to acquire Southern Air

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings today said that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Southern Air Holdings, a premier provider of intercontinental and domestic air cargo services, in an immediately accretive, all-cash, debt-free transaction valued at approximately $110 million. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and approval by the ... <a title="Atlas Air Worldwide to acquire Southern Air" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/atlas-air-worldwide-to-acquire-southern-air/" aria-label="Read more about Atlas Air Worldwide to acquire Southern Air">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 19, 2016 · 3 min read

JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines expand codeshare agreement

JetBlue today announced it has expanded its existing partnership with Hawaiian Airlines through a bilateral codeshare agreement. JetBlue is placing its ‘B6’ code on nonstop flights operated by Hawaiian Airlines between New York (JFK) and Honolulu (HNL). The ‘B6’ code is also available on select connecting flights from JetBlue’s east coast network to Honolulu via ... <a title="JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines expand codeshare agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-and-hawaiian-airlines-expand-codeshare-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines expand codeshare agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 19, 2016 · 2 min read

Steve Harfst, Allegiant Air Chief Operating Officer, announces resignation

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Allegiant Travel Company announced the resignation of Steve Harfst, Chief Operating Officer of Allegiant Air, effective immediately. “We thank Steve for his contributions to Allegiant,” said Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., chairman and CEO of Allegiant Travel Company. “We look forward to continuing his efforts to strengthen our operation.” Harfst ... <a title="Steve Harfst, Allegiant Air Chief Operating Officer, announces resignation" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/steve-harfst-allegiant-air-chief-operating-officer-announces-resignation/" aria-label="Read more about Steve Harfst, Allegiant Air Chief Operating Officer, announces resignation">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 18, 2016 · 1 min read