North America

Boeing delivers first 787-9 to United Airlines

Boeing and United Airlines are celebrating the delivery of the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner. United will become the first airline in North America to operate both the 787-8 and 787-9 variants of the Dreamliner family when the airline launches 787-9 service later this month. “We’re proud that United has become the North America launch customer ... <a title="Boeing delivers first 787-9 to United Airlines" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/boeing-delivers-first-787-9-to-united-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing delivers first 787-9 to United Airlines">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 3, 2014 · 1 min read

Porter Airlines enhances weekend service on 7 routes

Porter Airlines will add weekend flights to seven current routes. Increased service to and from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport begins September 20, 2014, for the fall travel season. Schedule enhancements:        Boston: Additional Saturday and Sunday return flights        Chicago: Supplementary Saturday return flight        Ottawa: Two more ... <a title="Porter Airlines enhances weekend service on 7 routes" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/porter-airlines-enhances-weekend-service-on-7-routes-2/" aria-label="Read more about Porter Airlines enhances weekend service on 7 routes">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 22, 2014 · 2 min read

Virgin America appoints new VP Flight Operations

Virgin America today announced the appointment of Brad Thomann as Vice President – Flight Operations effective immediately. Thomann, who has over 30 years of experience in civil and military aviation, will oversee the California-based airline’s technical and administrative Flight Operations functions including Flight Training, Flight Operations Engineering, Flight Standards, Flight Crew Communications, Flight Crew Resources ... <a title="Virgin America appoints new VP Flight Operations" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/virgin-america-appoints-new-vp-flight-operations-2/" aria-label="Read more about Virgin America appoints new VP Flight Operations">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 17, 2014 · 2 min read

Virgin America expands schedule from Dallas

Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing air travel, announced that it will expand its schedule out of Dallas Love Field (DAL) to include four daily nonstop round trips to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA), San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) by adding one new daily nonstop in each ... <a title="Virgin America expands schedule from Dallas" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/virgin-america-expands-schedule-from-dallas-2/" aria-label="Read more about Virgin America expands schedule from Dallas">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 15, 2014 · 2 min read

American Airlines adjusts winter schedule

American Airlines is making changes to its international winter flying schedule to add new service and better match capacity with customer demand. The moves include adding new service to Viracopos International Airport (VCP) in Campinas, Brazil, from American’s hubs at Miami International Airport (MIA) and New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). This will mark American’s 10th destination in Brazil, further ... <a title="American Airlines adjusts winter schedule" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/american-airlines-adjusts-winter-schedule/" aria-label="Read more about American Airlines adjusts winter schedule">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 4, 2014 · 2 min read

Southwest announces two new services from Dallas

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Southwest Airlines today added new flights for Customers’ travel through early March 2015, bringing two additional destinations to the carrier’s complement of Cities with new nonstop service to and from Dallas (Love Field). Flights between the heart of Dallas and both San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport ... <a title="Southwest announces two new services from Dallas" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/southwest-announces-two-new-services-from-dallas/" aria-label="Read more about Southwest announces two new services from Dallas">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 3, 2014 · 2 min read

WestJet Encore orders five Q400 NextGen

Bombardier announced today that Calgary-based WestJet Encore has signed a firm purchase agreement for five Q400 NextGen airliners.

AT Staff Jul 29, 2014 · 3 min read

WestJet Encore announces first Maritime destination

WestJet announced today it will launch twice-daily, non-stop service between Toronto and Fredericton, New Brunswick, effective April 15, 2015.

AT Staff Jul 21, 2014 · 2 min read

American Airlines to launch new destinations from LAX

American Airlines will continue expanding its domestic and international service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). New network expansion will connect customers between Los Angeles and Edmonton, San Antonio, Tampa and Vancouver. This further will strengthen one of its key hubs and provide more access for customers across its growing global network. New service will be available ... <a title="American Airlines to launch new destinations from LAX" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/american-airlines-to-launch-new-destinations-from-lax/" aria-label="Read more about American Airlines to launch new destinations from LAX">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 21, 2014 · 2 min read

Compass Airlines to operate new E175 for American Airlines

Compass Airlines announced it will operate 20 new 76-seat Embraer E175 aircraft owned by American Airlines. Compass expects to begin taking delivery of the aircraft and start scheduled service under the American Eagle brand and livery in the first quarter of 2015. The agreement also provides American the option to place additional E175 aircraft it ... <a title="Compass Airlines to operate new E175 for American Airlines" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/compass-airlines-to-operate-new-e175-for-american-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Compass Airlines to operate new E175 for American Airlines">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 19, 2014 · 2 min read