North America

US-Mexico Air Transport Agreement Goes Into Effect

On Friday, July 22, 2016, the United States and Mexico exchanged diplomatic notes to bring the new Air Transport Agreement into force. This landmark Agreement with one of the US largest aviation partners will significantly increase future trade and travel between the United States and Mexico. “Our success is the result of four years of ... <a title="US-Mexico Air Transport Agreement Goes Into Effect" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/us-mexico-air-transport-agreement-goes-effect/" aria-label="Read more about US-Mexico Air Transport Agreement Goes Into Effect">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 1 min read

Virgin America Shareholders Vote To Approve Merger Agreement With Alaska Air Group

Virgin America announced that the merger with Alaska Air Group was approved by an affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Virgin America voting common stock.

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 1 min read

Christopher Burley is appointed Vice Chair of WestJet’s Board of Directors

WestJet Airlines today announced the appointment of Christopher Burley, as Vice Chair of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 1 min read

Civil Air Patrol orders 19 new Cessna single-engine aircraft

Cessna Aircraft Company today announced at the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture an order from the U.S. Civil Air Patrol for 19 new aircraft

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 1 min read

Baltia Air Lines Signs Agreement With CP Capital Securities

Baltia Air Lines announced today that it has signed an agreement with CP Capital Securities to serve as financial advisors and to provide innovative financial solutions to Baltia Air Lines in order for Baltia to continue with FAA Air Carrier Certification and to secure aircraft. Per the terms of the agreement CP Capital Securities shall advise and assist Baltia in negotiating the ... <a title="Baltia Air Lines Signs Agreement With CP Capital Securities" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/baltia-air-lines-signs-agreement-cp-capital-securities/" aria-label="Read more about Baltia Air Lines Signs Agreement With CP Capital Securities">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 1 min read

Alaska Airlines donates nearly $150,000 to nonprofits in Alaska, Hawaii and Washington

The Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded $145,000 in grants to 12 nonprofit organizations throughout the states of Alaska, Hawaii and Washington. This is the first time the Alaska Airlines Foundation is adding a mid-year grant to complement its traditional end of year cycle. For nearly 20 years, the Alaska Airlines Foundation has distributed cash grants ... <a title="Alaska Airlines donates nearly $150,000 to nonprofits in Alaska, Hawaii and Washington" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-airlines-donates-nearly-150000-nonprofits-alaska-hawaii-washington/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Airlines donates nearly $150,000 to nonprofits in Alaska, Hawaii and Washington">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 2 min read

Teamster Mechanics at Piedmont Airlines Ratify Contract

Approximately 300 Piedmont Airlines mechanics from Teamsters Locals 210, 355 and 776 have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a five-year contract with the carrier. More than 83 percent of voting mechanics cast their ballots in favor of the agreement. The agreement was reached on May 26 and contains a 7 percent signing bonus and a 13 ... <a title="Teamster Mechanics at Piedmont Airlines Ratify Contract" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/teamster-mechanics-piedmont-airlines-ratify-contract/" aria-label="Read more about Teamster Mechanics at Piedmont Airlines Ratify Contract">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 1 min read

Boeing Debuts 737 MAX Flight Demonstration Video

Boeing today released the 2016 737 MAX Flight Demonstration video at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. The video highlights the MAX’s handling characteristics, short field takeoff capability and high-banking turns. The video was captured in Moses Lake, Wash., as Capts. Mike Bryan, Greg McCann and Chris Dobb, Boeing test pilots, practiced the flight demonstration performed at ... <a title="Boeing Debuts 737 MAX Flight Demonstration Video" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/boeing-debuts-737-max-flight-demonstration-video/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing Debuts 737 MAX Flight Demonstration Video">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 1 min read

Piedmont Airlines Announces Additional Expansion of Jet Fleet

Piedmont Airlines is further expanding its fleet of Embraer 145 regional jets with accelerated deliveries of aircraft from American Airlines starting in early 2017.  “This is a vote of confidence from American and a goal we worked very hard to achieve,” said President and CEO Lyle Hogg. “American had previously committed 20 jets to Piedmont ... <a title="Piedmont Airlines Announces Additional Expansion of Jet Fleet" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/piedmont-airlines-announces-additional-expansion-jet-fleet/" aria-label="Read more about Piedmont Airlines Announces Additional Expansion of Jet Fleet">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 2 min read

JetBlue orders 30 additional A321 aircraft

New York-based JetBlue Airways has amended its purchase agreement with Airbus to include an additional 15 Airbus A321ceo (current engine option) and 15 A321neo (new engine option) aircraft. The airline, which already operates A321s, has not yet announced its engine selection for the newly ordered aircraft.  Beginning in 2019, JetBlue has the flexibility to configure ... <a title="JetBlue orders 30 additional A321 aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-orders-30-additional-a321-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue orders 30 additional A321 aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 2 min read