North America

Hawaiian Airlines appoints Aaron Alter as Chief Legal Officer

Hawaiian Airlines today announced the appointment of Aaron Alter to the position of executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary. Alter will oversee all legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters, as well as the administration of quarterly board and annual shareholder meetings. “As legal advisor to Hawaiian since 2009, Aaron’s extensive knowledge of ... <a title="Hawaiian Airlines appoints Aaron Alter as Chief Legal Officer" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/hawaiian-airlines-appoints-aaron-alter-as-chief-legal-officer/" aria-label="Read more about Hawaiian Airlines appoints Aaron Alter as Chief Legal Officer">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 2 min read

FAA proposes $417,500 Civil Penalty against FedEx

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $417,500 civil penalty against FedEx for allegedly operating an aircraft that was not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. The FAA alleges that FedEx failed to rebalance a horizontal stabilizer tab control surface on the Boeing 727 after repainting the part. The Boeing ... <a title="FAA proposes $417,500 Civil Penalty against FedEx" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/faa-proposes-417-500-civil-penalty-against-fedex/" aria-label="Read more about FAA proposes $417,500 Civil Penalty against FedEx">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 1 min read

Boeing achieves record commercial airplanes deliveries in 2015

Boeing delivered 762 commercial airplanes in 2015, 39 more than the previous year and most ever for the company as it enters its centennial year.  “The Boeing team has worked hard to achieve strong performance,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner. “Our team did a fantastic job achieving higher deliveries and getting our ... <a title="Boeing achieves record commercial airplanes deliveries in 2015" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/boeing-achieves-record-commercial-airplanes-deliveries-in-2015/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing achieves record commercial airplanes deliveries in 2015">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 2 min read

United provides additional update on health status of CEO Oscar Munoz

United Airlines today announced that Oscar Munoz, the company’s president and CEO, is currently recovering well following the heart transplant he received on Jan. 6, 2016. He is still expected to return from his previously announced medical leave at the end of the first quarter or the beginning of the second quarter of 2016. Brett ... <a title="United provides additional update on health status of CEO Oscar Munoz" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/united-provides-additional-update-on-health-status-of-ceo-oscar-munoz/" aria-label="Read more about United provides additional update on health status of CEO Oscar Munoz">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 2 min read

Frontier Airlines adds 42 new routes throughout United States

Frontier Airlines will add new non-stop service in 42 markets throughout the United States. This new service begins in April, and Frontier is offering special introductory fares as low as $39 one-way on these new routes as of today at Flyfrontier.com. “Travelers between big cities have enjoyed low fares while many markets have remained overpriced ... <a title="Frontier Airlines adds 42 new routes throughout United States" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/frontier-airlines-adds-42-new-routes-throughout-united-states/" aria-label="Read more about Frontier Airlines adds 42 new routes throughout United States">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 4 min read

Local Hawaii investors to acquire controlling interest in Island Air

Larry Ellison’s Ohana Airline Holdings today announced that it plans to sell a controlling interest in Hawaii Island Air (Island Air) to PaCap Aviation Finance and Malama Investments, two investment companies managed by local investment firm, PacifiCap. The sale, subject to U.S. Department of Transportation approval, will support Island Air’s successful restructuring and turnaround efforts ... <a title="Local Hawaii investors to acquire controlling interest in Island Air" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/local-hawaii-investors-to-acquire-controlling-interest-in-island-air/" aria-label="Read more about Local Hawaii investors to acquire controlling interest in Island Air">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 3 min read

WestJet announces year-round service to London Gatwick

WestJet today announced it is extending two of its new non-stop transatlantic services to London Gatwick from seasonal to year-round. Flights from Calgary and Toronto to London will now operate on a year-round basis, three times weekly and daily respectively through the winter, while service from Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg and St. John’s will operate seasonally as announced in September 2015.  “Today’s announcement is another important step in the international ... <a title="WestJet announces year-round service to London Gatwick" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/westjet-announces-year-round-service-to-london-gatwick/" aria-label="Read more about WestJet announces year-round service to London Gatwick">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 6, 2016 · 1 min read

Spirit Airlines CEO Baldanza replaced by former AirTran CEO Fornaro

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Spirit Airlines today announced Robert L. Fornaro has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Fornaro, a seasoned airline executive with more than 35 years of experience in a variety of senior leadership and advisory roles, succeeds Ben Baldanza, who joined Spirit in 2005 as Chief Operating ... <a title="Spirit Airlines CEO Baldanza replaced by former AirTran CEO Fornaro" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/spirit-airlines-ceo-baldanza-replaced-by-former-airtran-ceo-fornaro/" aria-label="Read more about Spirit Airlines CEO Baldanza replaced by former AirTran CEO Fornaro">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 5, 2016 · 3 min read

Baltia Air Lines announces Management and Board changes

Baltia Air Lines announced today that Mr. Russel K. Thal has been named President and Chairman of the Board. In addition to Mr. Thal’s appointment, Mr. Barry Clare and Mr. Frank Acquavella have been appointed to the Board of Directors. Mr. Thal succeeds Baltia’s Founder, President and CEO, Mr. Igor Dmitrowsky who recently passed away. ... <a title="Baltia Air Lines announces Management and Board changes" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/baltia-air-lines-announces-management-and-board-changes/" aria-label="Read more about Baltia Air Lines announces Management and Board changes">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 5, 2016 · 2 min read

Horizon Air announces key leadership promotions

Horizon Air announced today several changes to the company’s leadership team. Ali Donway has been named Horizon’s managing director and chief pilot after she successfully served in this role on an interim basis for the last several months. With more than 25 years of experience at Alaska Air Group under his belt, Dave Burris has ... <a title="Horizon Air announces key leadership promotions" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/horizon-air-announces-key-leadership-promotions/" aria-label="Read more about Horizon Air announces key leadership promotions">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 5, 2016 · 3 min read