North America

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

JetBlue schedules year-round Mint service to Barbados

JetBlue today announced it is expanding its highly successful Mint service between New York and Barbados less than one month after launching the premium service to the Caribbean. Initially launched as seasonal service, the airline will now offer weekly flights year-round. The move comes following positive customer response to the flights which began operating on November 7, 2015. JetBlue will ... <a title="JetBlue schedules year-round Mint service to Barbados" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-schedules-year-round-mint-service-to-barbados/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue schedules year-round Mint service to Barbados">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 30, 2015 · 3 min read

American Airlines Chief Integration Officer Beverly Goulet and Chief Information Officer Maya Leibman promoted to Executive Vice President

American Airlines today announced the promotion of Beverly Goulet to Executive Vice President and Chief Integration Officer and Maya Leibman to Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Both previously held the title of Senior Vice President, and both will continue to report to Chairman and CEO Doug Parker. “We are incredibly fortunate to have these two capable and extremely ... <a title="American Airlines Chief Integration Officer Beverly Goulet and Chief Information Officer Maya Leibman promoted to Executive Vice President" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/index-3/" aria-label="Read more about American Airlines Chief Integration Officer Beverly Goulet and Chief Information Officer Maya Leibman promoted to Executive Vice President">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 30, 2015 · 3 min read

CommutAir appoints Captain David W. Fitzgerald as Chief Pilot

November 30, 2015 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CommutAir announced the appointment of Captain David W. Fitzgerald as Chief Pilot after the completion of a methodical internal and external search. His appointment will be effective upon fulfilling the necessary FAA regulatory requirements. Captain Fitzgerald comes from Mesa Airlines, where ... <a title="CommutAir appoints Captain David W. Fitzgerald as Chief Pilot" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/commutair-appoints-captain-david-w-fitzgerald-as-chief-pilot/" aria-label="Read more about CommutAir appoints Captain David W. Fitzgerald as Chief Pilot">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 30, 2015 · 2 min read

Japan Airlines returns to Dallas Fort Worth with 787 Dreamliner

Japan Airlines (JAL) began nonstop service between Tokyo Narita Airport and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport today, reviving a route that had been discontinued in 2001. JAL will start the service with four flights per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday utilizing Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, and the airline announced it plans to increase to daily service on March 20, 2016.  ... <a title="Japan Airlines returns to Dallas Fort Worth with 787 Dreamliner" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/japan-airlines-returns-to-dallas-fort-worth-with-787-dreamliner/" aria-label="Read more about Japan Airlines returns to Dallas Fort Worth with 787 Dreamliner">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 30, 2015 · 2 min read

Harbour Air makes strategic investment

Harbour Air Seaplanes has announced a strategic investment into SaltSpring Air that will see expansion of air service and passenger capacity between Salt Spring Island, Vancouver and other key BC destinations. Both SaltSpring Air and Harbour Air have worked together for the last 4 years to ensure a scheduled service that leads the industry in ... <a title="Harbour Air makes strategic investment" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/harbour-air-makes-strategic-investment/" aria-label="Read more about Harbour Air makes strategic investment">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 28, 2015 · 3 min read

Bahamasair takes delivery of its first ATR 72-600

Bahamasair, the national flag carrier of the Bahamas, has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600. The airline and ATR inked a deal for two ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s at the last Paris Air Show. With the arrival of this new aircraft, Bahamasair becomes a new operator of ATR. The introduction of these brand ... <a title="Bahamasair takes delivery of its first ATR 72-600" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/bahamasair-takes-delivery-of-its-first-atr-72-600/" aria-label="Read more about Bahamasair takes delivery of its first ATR 72-600">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 28, 2015 · 3 min read

Copa Airlines and Lufthansa successfully conclude codeshare agreement

November 28, 2015 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lufthansa German Airlines and Copa Airlines have successfully concluded a codeshare agreement for Copa flights to Latin American destinations. In a first step, Copa flights in the current winter schedule from Miami, Florida, to Panama City, Panama, are being operated under ... <a title="Copa Airlines and Lufthansa successfully conclude codeshare agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/copa-airlines-and-lufthansa-successfully-conclude-codeshare-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about Copa Airlines and Lufthansa successfully conclude codeshare agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 28, 2015 · 3 min read

Delta intends to acquire more shares of Aeroméxico

Delta intends to acquire up to an additional 32 percent of the outstanding capital stock of Grupo Aeroméxico S.A.B. de C.V. through a cash tender offer for MXP$43.59 per share. This investment will strengthen the airlines’ partnership, provide more travel options for customers in the U.S. and Mexico, and deliver the industry’s best customer experience. ... <a title="Delta intends to acquire more shares of Aeroméxico" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/delta-intends-to-acquire-more-shares-of-aeromexico/" aria-label="Read more about Delta intends to acquire more shares of Aeroméxico">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 19, 2015 · 2 min read

Allegiant announces services to Dayton, Ohio and Flint, Mich

Allegiant today announces new, nonstop service on nine new routes and service to two new cities — Dayton, Ohio and Flint, Mich.  “We’re excited to announce this expansion of our network including the addition of two new cities to our route map,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant Travel Company senior vice president of planning. “Nonstop flights to Florida from Dayton and Flint are in high demand, and we’re pleased ... <a title="Allegiant announces services to Dayton, Ohio and Flint, Mich" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/allegiant-announces-services-to-dayton-ohio-and-flint-mich/" aria-label="Read more about Allegiant announces services to Dayton, Ohio and Flint, Mich">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 19, 2015 · 2 min read