North America

Transport Canada suspends Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate

Transport Canada suspended Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate, which prohibits the company from providing commercial air services. Transport Canada took this serious action in the interest of public safety because of Buffalo Airways’ poor safety record. The department will not allow Buffalo Airways to resume its commercial air service until it proves it can keep ... <a title="Transport Canada suspends Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/transport-canada-suspends-buffalo-airways-air-operator-certificate/" aria-label="Read more about Transport Canada suspends Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 7, 2015 · 2 min read

National Airlines announces non-stop service from St. John to Orlando Sanford

National Airlines announced the launch of a new non-stop service between St. John’s International Airport and Orlando beginning January 18, 2016.  “National’s non-stop service to Orlando Sanford International Airport will offer competitively priced flights to Central Florida’s theme parks, beaches and cruises,” said Edward Davidson, President and Chief Operating Officer at National Airlines. “We know ... <a title="National Airlines announces non-stop service from St. John to Orlando Sanford" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/national-airlines-announces-non-stop-service-from-st-john-to-orlando-sanford/" aria-label="Read more about National Airlines announces non-stop service from St. John to Orlando Sanford">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 5, 2015 · 2 min read

Virgin America begins flying from San Francisco to Kahului

Virgin America begins flying today from San Francisco to Kahului, Maui with connecting flights from most Virgin America markets. As the only California-based airline, Virgin America will offer Bay Area travelers a fresh and upscale new travel option to Maui. The airline launched service to Honolulu, Hawaii last month. Hawaii continues to be the number one ... <a title="Virgin America begins flying from San Francisco to Kahului" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/virgin-america-begins-flying-from-san-francisco-to-kahului/" aria-label="Read more about Virgin America begins flying from San Francisco to Kahului">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 3, 2015 · 2 min read

Virgin Galactic welcomes ‘Cosmic Girl’ to fleet of Space Access Vehicles

Virgin Galactic introduced the newest addition to its fleet of vehicles today as part of a technical update on its LauncherOne small satellite launch service. The 747- 400 commercial jet aircraft, previously operated by Virgin Atlantic under the nickname ‘Cosmic Girl,’ will provide a dedicated launch platform for the LauncherOne orbital vehicle. Sir Richard Branson ... <a title="Virgin Galactic welcomes ‘Cosmic Girl’ to fleet of Space Access Vehicles" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/virgin-galactic-welcomes-cosmic-girl-to-fleet-of-space-access-vehicles/" aria-label="Read more about Virgin Galactic welcomes ‘Cosmic Girl’ to fleet of Space Access Vehicles">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 3, 2015 · 3 min read

Alaska Airlines names new Vice President of Labor Relations

Alaska Airlines has named 20-year airline maintenance and operations veteran Greg Mays vice president of labor relations. In his new role Mays will be responsible for all labor matters at Alaska Airlines and lead the collective bargaining process for the airline. He will officially transition to the position on Jan. 15, 2016. “This is an ... <a title="Alaska Airlines names new Vice President of Labor Relations" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-airlines-names-new-vice-president-of-labor-relations/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Airlines names new Vice President of Labor Relations">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 2, 2015 · 1 min read

CommutAir pilots ratify new long term Labor Agreement

December 2, 2015 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CommutAir today confirmed that its pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA), ratified a new four year contract that the company called a “significant accomplishment in light of a very challenging employment environment”. The new four year deal ... <a title="CommutAir pilots ratify new long term Labor Agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/commutair-pilots-ratify-new-long-term-labor-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about CommutAir pilots ratify new long term Labor Agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 2, 2015 · 2 min read

JetBlue now flies to Havana twice per week from New York City

JetBlue and Cuba Travel Services today announced the start of their second weekly roundtrip charter flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and José Martí International Airport (HAV) in Havana. The added flights will operate on Tuesdays and become JetBlue’s sixth weekly roundtrip charter route between the U.S. and Cuba. In July, JetBlue became the first major airline ... <a title="JetBlue now flies to Havana twice per week from New York City" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-now-flies-to-havana-twice-per-week-from-new-york-city/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue now flies to Havana twice per week from New York City">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 1, 2015 · 2 min read

Hawaiian Airlines to expand service to Japan

Hawaiian Airlines today announced plans to begin daily nonstop service between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Honolulu International Airport (HNL) starting July 22, 2016. Hawaiian’s new Narita route will complement its existing daily service to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), providing two daily flight options to travelers in the Greater Tokyo region. “We’ve had the pleasure of ... <a title="Hawaiian Airlines to expand service to Japan" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/hawaiian-airlines-to-expand-service-to-japan/" aria-label="Read more about Hawaiian Airlines to expand service to Japan">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 1, 2015 · 3 min read

First ERJ145 jet aircraft arrives at CommutAir

CommutAir’s first jet aircraft arrived at its Albany maintenance base earlier this week. It will be used for FAA certification and training before being placed into service early next year. The first aircraft is one of 40 ERJ145 aircraft that CommutAir will operate under a previously announced operating contract with United Airlines. The contract also ... <a title="First ERJ145 jet aircraft arrives at CommutAir" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/first-erj145-jet-aircraft-arrives-at-commutair/" aria-label="Read more about First ERJ145 jet aircraft arrives at CommutAir">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 1, 2015 · 1 min read

Delta and Aerolíneas Argentinas launch codeshare

December 1, 2015 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This past weekend marked a milestone in Delta’s global alliances strategy. The new codeshare agreement between Delta and Aerolíneas Argentinas will provide customers from both airlines with increased travel options to and from the United States and South America. The new agreement ... <a title="Delta and Aerolíneas Argentinas launch codeshare" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/delta-and-aerolineas-argentinas-launches-codeshare/" aria-label="Read more about Delta and Aerolíneas Argentinas launch codeshare">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 1, 2015 · 3 min read