North America

Hawaiian Airlines appoints Soojin Yu as Country Director – South Korea

Hawaiian Airlines has announced the appointment of Soojin Yu to the position of country director and chief representative for South Korea. She will oversee general management of Hawaiian’s commercial activities in South Korea. “Soojin’s broad industry experience makes her the ideal representative to fortify our position as the airline offering the best value for South ... <a title="Hawaiian Airlines appoints Soojin Yu as Country Director – South Korea" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/hawaiian-airlines-appoints-soojin-yu-as-country-director-south-korea/" aria-label="Read more about Hawaiian Airlines appoints Soojin Yu as Country Director – South Korea">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 5, 2016 · 2 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

Virgin America launches codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines

Virgin America and China Southern Airlines today announce a codeshare agreement to offer seamless booking and travel between China, Southeast Asia and multiple Virgin America destinations across the United States. Under the new agreement, China Southern will place its two-digit airline code (CZ) and flight numbers on a range of Virgin America routes operating from ... <a title="Virgin America launches codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/virgin-america-launches-codeshare-agreement-with-china-southern-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Virgin America launches codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 30, 2015 · 2 min read

Hawaiian Airlines appoints new Chief Operations Officer

Hawaiian Airlines has announced the appointment of Jon Snook to the position of chief operations officer. Snook, who has served as Hawaiian’s interim COO since October, oversees all flight operations, in-flight services, customer service, maintenance and engineering, and operations analytics.  “In the short time Jon has been at the helm of our operations division, he ... <a title="Hawaiian Airlines appoints new Chief Operations Officer" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/hawaiian-airlines-appoints-new-chief-operations-officer/" aria-label="Read more about Hawaiian Airlines appoints new Chief Operations Officer">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 29, 2015 · 1 min read

Porter Airlines lands in Orlando-Melbourne

Porter Airlines has arrived in the Sunshine State of Florida, marking the first day of seasonal weekly service that continues until April 30, 2016. “Orlando-Melbourne is now our most southern destination. This route provides a convenient connection between downtown Toronto and a part of Florida that lacked international air service until now,” said Robert Deluce, ... <a title="Porter Airlines lands in Orlando-Melbourne" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/porter-airlines-lands-in-orlando-melbourne/" aria-label="Read more about Porter Airlines lands in Orlando-Melbourne">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 23, 2015 · 1 min read

Delta launches expanded Bahamas services

December 23, 2015 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); U.S. travelers have more options when touring the Caribbean than ever before since Delta launched its twice a week service from Atlanta to Eleuthera and Marsh Harbor in the Bahamas last weekend. In addition, the airline increased its service to Georgetown ... <a title="Delta launches expanded Bahamas services" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/delta-launches-expanded-bahamas-services/" aria-label="Read more about Delta launches expanded Bahamas services">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 23, 2015 · 2 min read

Boeing agrees to pay $12 Million and enhance its compliance systems to settle enforcement cases

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today announced a comprehensive settlement agreement with Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) that resolves multiple pending and potential enforcement cases. Under the agreement, Boeing pledged to implement and improve several certification processes to further enhance the airworthiness and continued compliance of all Boeing products. “It is imperative that ... <a title="Boeing agrees to pay $12 Million and enhance its compliance systems to settle enforcement cases" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/boeing-agrees-to-pay-12-million-and-enhance-its-compliance-systems-to-settle-enforcement-cases/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing agrees to pay $12 Million and enhance its compliance systems to settle enforcement cases">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 22, 2015 · 2 min read

JetBlue adds new service to Puerto Rico from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, and continues Baltimore growth

JetBlue today announced it is adding a new route between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Rafael Hernández Airport (BQN) in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The airline will also add additional frequencies in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, its South Florida focus city, and at Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, where JetBlue is the largest airline.  The new ... <a title="JetBlue adds new service to Puerto Rico from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, and continues Baltimore growth" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-adds-new-service-to-puerto-rico-from-fort-lauderdale-hollywood-and-continues-baltimore-growth/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue adds new service to Puerto Rico from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, and continues Baltimore growth">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 21, 2015 · 2 min read

WestJet Encore pilots approve five-year agreement

WestJet Encore announced today its pilots have voted in favour of a new agreement with 93 per cent of eligible pilots voting. The tentative agreement was negotiated between WestJet Encore and the WestJet Pilots’ Association (WJPA), the association representing its pilots. Voting on the agreement began on December 12, 2015 and ended December 20, 2015. ... <a title="WestJet Encore pilots approve five-year agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/westjet-encore-pilots-approve-five-year-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about WestJet Encore pilots approve five-year agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 21, 2015 · 1 min read

United announces second daily nonstop service between Newark and Brussels

United Airlines will introduce a second daily nonstop service from its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, to Brussels. The new service will operate next summer beginning May 5 to Oct. 28, 2016.  The additional New York/Newark – Brussels flight, UA44, will depart New York/Newark daily at 9:30 p.m., arriving at Brussels 11:30 a.m. ... <a title="United announces second daily nonstop service between Newark and Brussels" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/united-announces-second-daily-nonstop-service-between-newark-and-brussels/" aria-label="Read more about United announces second daily nonstop service between Newark and Brussels">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 18, 2015 · 3 min read