North America

PSA Airlines makes two new executive appointments to its leadership team

PSA Airlines has appointed two new officers to its executive leadership team. Both positions will report directly to PSA President, Dion Flannery. Gary Pratt, Vice President – Maintenance and EngineeringGary Pratt joins PSA Airlines as Vice President – Maintenance and Engineering. With nearly 30 years of commercial aviation experience, Pratt started his career as an ... <a title="PSA Airlines makes two new executive appointments to its leadership team" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/psa-airlines-makes-two-new-executive-appointments-to-its-leadership-team/" aria-label="Read more about PSA Airlines makes two new executive appointments to its leadership team">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 1, 2016 · 2 min read

Allegiant Air’s pilots ratify new contract

After more than three years of bargaining, Allegiant Air pilots ratified their first union contract with the airline on Thursday. With substantial improvements in compensation, benefits, and scheduling, the contract is a major victory for the pilots who have been working tirelessly to raise standards at the low-cost carrier. Pilots will immediately receive up to ... <a title="Allegiant Air’s pilots ratify new contract" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/allegiant-airs-pilots-ratify-new-contract/" aria-label="Read more about Allegiant Air’s pilots ratify new contract">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 30, 2016 · 3 min read

JetBlue to launch flights to Cuba starting August 2016

JetBlue has announced it will launch flights to Cuba on August 31, 2016. The airline said it is aimed at removing the high costs and complexity of travel to Cuba so that customers can instead get the most of their time visiting loved ones, arranging a unique cultural experience, taking care of business opportunities, or organizing their educational or not-for-profit ... <a title="JetBlue to launch flights to Cuba starting August 2016" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-launch-flights-cuba-starting-august-2016/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue to launch flights to Cuba starting August 2016">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 29, 2016 · 2 min read

Alaska Airlines moves forward with new $40 million maintenance facility

Alaska Airlines today announced plans to build a new $40 million airplane maintenance facility at the site of the current Signature Flight Support building.

AT Staff Jul 29, 2016 · 3 min read

Allegiant places order for 12 Airbus A320ceo aircraft

Las Vegas, Nevada-based Allegiant Travel Company has signed a purchase agreement for 12 Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) aircraft.

AT Staff Jul 29, 2016 · 2 min read

OneJet announces additional destinations from Louisville

OneJet joined aviation officials and representatives of Greater Louisville Inc. to announce increased service from Louisville.

AT Staff Jul 29, 2016 · 2 min read

Porter Airlines adds sixth flight between Thunder Bay and Billy Bishop Airport

In response to passenger demand, Porter Airlines is increasing the number of flights between Thunder Bay and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, up to six daily roundtrips, effective September 6, 2016. Three direct flights are available from Thunder Bay to both Ottawa and Montreal, after a short stop in Toronto. Passengers no longer have to ... <a title="Porter Airlines adds sixth flight between Thunder Bay and Billy Bishop Airport" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/porter-airlines-adds-sixth-flight-thunder-bay-billy-bishop-airport/" aria-label="Read more about Porter Airlines adds sixth flight between Thunder Bay and Billy Bishop Airport">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 28, 2016 · 2 min read

Allegiant announces 6 new routes and 2 new cities

Low-cost airline Allegiant will be expanding its nonstop services to include Trenton, New Jersey and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

AT Staff Jul 28, 2016 · 1 min read

Island Air Reaches Agreements with Three Unions

Island Air today announced it has extended agreements with three unions that represent its pilots, dispatchers, mechanics, flight attendants, customer service and ramp agents, and other employees. “We are extremely pleased that we have reached agreements to extend contracts with the three unions that represent the majority of Island Air’s employees,” said David Uchiyama, president ... <a title="Island Air Reaches Agreements with Three Unions" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/island-air-reaches-agreements-three-unions/" aria-label="Read more about Island Air Reaches Agreements with Three Unions">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 28, 2016 · 3 min read

Virgin America Expands Service To New York Area

Virgin America today announced an expansion of service at Newark International Airport to a total of four daily nonstop flights to both Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport as of November 18, 2016.  The new service comes as the Federal Aviation Administration approved Virgin America’s request to operate two additional daily flights to ... <a title="Virgin America Expands Service To New York Area" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/virgin-america-expands-service-new-york-area/" aria-label="Read more about Virgin America Expands Service To New York Area">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 27, 2016 · 2 min read