North America

WestJet announces new services to London

WestJet today announced it will launch new non-stop service next spring to London (Gatwick) a total of four times daily from six Canadian cities: Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto and St. John’s. These new routes represent WestJet’s first non-stop service to London, and the only non-stop service from Winnipeg to the United Kingdom. “Canadians have ... <a title="WestJet announces new services to London" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/westjet-announces-new-services-to-london/" aria-label="Read more about WestJet announces new services to London">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 14, 2015 · 2 min read

Porter Airlines to start weekly seasonal service to Orlando

Porter Airlines will fly to Florida for the first time with the introduction of seasonal service to Orlando-Melbourne International Airport. From December 19, 2015, to April 30, 2016, Porter will offer weekly, non-stop flights between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA) and Orlando-Melbourne International Airport.  “Many Canadians want to escape during the winter season, so ... <a title="Porter Airlines to start weekly seasonal service to Orlando" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/porter-airlines-to-start-weekly-seasonal-service-to-orlando/" aria-label="Read more about Porter Airlines to start weekly seasonal service to Orlando">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 13, 2015 · 2 min read

CS100 completes noise performance testing

Bombardier announced that its all-new CS100 aircraft has successfully completed all noise performance testing and preliminary data confirms it is the quietest in-production commercial jet in its class. The aircraft’s noise performance and its short-field capability make it ideal for city centre operations. The first production CS100 aircraft will soon commence function and reliability testing, ... <a title="CS100 completes noise performance testing" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/cs100-completes-noise-performance-testing/" aria-label="Read more about CS100 completes noise performance testing">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 11, 2015 · 2 min read

UPS pilots call strike vote

Today the leadership of the Independent Pilots Association called on its members to authorize a pilot strike against United Parcel Service. If approved, the five-pilot Executive Board of the Independent Pilots Association would have the authority to request a release from federally mediated negotiations with UPS. “A strike is the least desirable outcome of labor ... <a title="UPS pilots call strike vote" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/ups-pilots-call-strike-vote/" aria-label="Read more about UPS pilots call strike vote">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 9, 2015 · 1 min read

Atlas Air Worldwide expands CMI service

Atlas Air Worldwide announced that its Atlas Air unit will operate two Boeing 767 aircraft leased to DHL Express by the company’s dry leasing entity, Titan Aviation. Atlas Air will operate the aircraft through its sister company, Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, linking the flights with Polar’s existing services for DHL and other customers. The new ... <a title="Atlas Air Worldwide expands CMI service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/atlas-air-worldwide-expands-cmi-service/" aria-label="Read more about Atlas Air Worldwide expands CMI service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 9, 2015 · 1 min read

First Boeing 747-400 takes historic final flight

Today Delta retired the first Boeing 747-400 aircraft ever built for a commercial airline, after its final flight from Honolulu to Atlanta. Delta Ship 6301 made its first flight with Northwest Airlines in December 1989, and has logged more than 61 million miles, enough to make 250 trips from the Earth to the moon. Northwest later merged ... <a title="First Boeing 747-400 takes historic final flight" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/first-boeing-747-400-takes-historic-final-flight/" aria-label="Read more about First Boeing 747-400 takes historic final flight">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 9, 2015 · 2 min read

United Airlines names Oscar Munoz Chief Executive Officer

Munoz will also continue to serve on United’s board of directors. The board appointed Henry L. Meyer III, United’s lead independent director, to serve as non-executive chairman of the board of directors. The company also announced that Jeff Smisek has stepped down from his roles as chairman, president and chief executive officer, and as a ... <a title="United Airlines names Oscar Munoz Chief Executive Officer" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/united-airlines-names-oscar-munoz-chief-executive-officer/" aria-label="Read more about United Airlines names Oscar Munoz Chief Executive Officer">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 9, 2015 · 3 min read

Alaska Airlines inaugurates service between Los Angeles and Baltimore

Alaska Airlines inaugurates new service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Baltimore today. Alaska also flies nonstop from Los Angeles to Reagan National Airport. “Our new non-stop Los Angeles-Baltimore service provides our Southern California customers easy access to this historic Mid-Atlantic seaport city, as well as further access to the nation’s capital nearby,” said John Kirby, Alaska ... <a title="Alaska Airlines inaugurates service between Los Angeles and Baltimore" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-airlines-inaugurates-service-between-los-angeles-and-baltimore/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Airlines inaugurates service between Los Angeles and Baltimore">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 9, 2015 · 1 min read

Hawaiian Airlines appoints Timothy Somerset to Director- Facilities Management

Hawaiian Airlines has announced the appointment of Timothy Somerset to director – facilities management. Somerset is responsible for managing Hawaiian Airlines’ new projects and renovations, as well as the administration and maintenance of facilities company-wide.  “Timothy’s exceptional management skills in facilities planning, development and day-to-day operations will allow us to efficiently address our current and ... <a title="Hawaiian Airlines appoints Timothy Somerset to Director- Facilities Management" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/hawaiian-airlines-appoints-timothy-somerset-to-director-facilities-management/" aria-label="Read more about Hawaiian Airlines appoints Timothy Somerset to Director- Facilities Management">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 8, 2015 · 1 min read

WestJet launches service to Houston

WestJet today launches new non-stop service between Calgary and Houston six times a week. The inaugural flight leaves Calgary International Airport at 10:25 a.m. MDT. “As the two largest oil cities in North America, Calgary Houston is the most-requested route from our corporate travel clients in Western Canada,” said Chris Avery, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, ... <a title="WestJet launches service to Houston" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/westjet-launches-service-to-houston/" aria-label="Read more about WestJet launches service to Houston">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 8, 2015 · 1 min read