North America

Viking Air acquires CL-415 Waterbomber Program from Bombardier

Viking Air, manufacturer of the world-renowned Twin Otter, today announced the acquisition of the worldwide amphibious aircraft program from Bombardier. The amphibious aircraft program includes the Bombardier CL-415 waterbomber and its variants, as well as the earlier CL-215 and CL-215T versions. The Bombardier 415 is the aviation industry’s benchmark amphibious aircraft and the backbone of ... <a title="Viking Air acquires CL-415 Waterbomber Program from Bombardier" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/viking-air-acquires-cl-415-waterbomber-program-bombardier/" aria-label="Read more about Viking Air acquires CL-415 Waterbomber Program from Bombardier">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 21, 2016 · 4 min read

Bankruptcy court approves amended Republic Airways and United Agreement

Republic Airways announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court issued its ruling approving the Company’s amendment to its agreement with United.

AT Staff Jun 18, 2016 · 2 min read

Hawaiian Pilots say continued contract mediation is futile

The union representing Hawaiian Airlines pilots has petitioned the federal government to release them from mediation and offer arbitration instead, a process that could start the clock for a potential pilot strike 30 days later. In a letter submitted to the National Mediation Board (NMB) on Wednesday, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) said ... <a title="Hawaiian Pilots say continued contract mediation is futile" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/hawaiian-pilots-say-continued-contract-mediation-futile/" aria-label="Read more about Hawaiian Pilots say continued contract mediation is futile">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 17, 2016 · 2 min read

Alaska Airlines taps three new Managing Directors

Alaska Airlines announced the promotion of three employees to new positions as managing director.Molly Gabel has been promoted to managing director, associate general counsel of labor and employment. Gabel has worked for Alaska Airlines as a senior attorney since 2013, focusing on labor relations, collective bargaining, grievances and compliance with labor laws. “Molly has strong ... <a title="Alaska Airlines taps three new Managing Directors" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-airlines-taps-three-new-managing-directors/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Airlines taps three new Managing Directors">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Island Air appoints new VP of Sales and Marketing

Island Air announced Richard Oshiro has joined the company as vice president of sales and marketing and Dean Kida has been hired as a sales representative. The new appointments are part of Island Air’s ongoing efforts to grow the airline’s commercial and group business, as well as expand into new and emerging markets on the ... <a title="Island Air appoints new VP of Sales and Marketing" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/island-air-appoints-new-vp-sales-marketing/" aria-label="Read more about Island Air appoints new VP of Sales and Marketing">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Atlas Pilots protest at NASDAQ while Company holds Investor Day

While Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW) hosts an investor day in New York, the pilots working for its subsidiary air carriers who fly cargo for DHL and Amazon.com are picketing outside the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square. Through its Atlas Air and Polar Air Worldwide Cargo subsidiaries, AAWW is DHL’s largest American contractor. Wearing their ... <a title="Atlas Pilots protest at NASDAQ while Company holds Investor Day" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/atlas-pilots-protest-nasdaq-company-holds-investor-day/" aria-label="Read more about Atlas Pilots protest at NASDAQ while Company holds Investor Day">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 16, 2016 · 5 min read

Southwest files application for new services to three Mexican destinations

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Southwest Airlines today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to extend the carrier’s  reach into Mexico markets with new international service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Southwest is proposing new service to Mexico:  twice-daily flights to Cancun and San Jose del Cabo/Los Cabos, and ... <a title="Southwest files application for new services to three Mexican destinations" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/southwest-files-application-new-services-three-mexican-destinations/" aria-label="Read more about Southwest files application for new services to three Mexican destinations">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 2, 2016 · 2 min read

Longest scheduled Boeing Dreamliner flight takes to the skies

United Airlines today launches the only nonstop flights between the United States and Singapore.

AT Staff Jun 1, 2016 · 3 min read

WestJet Encore converts purchase options for nine Q400 aircraft

WestJet today announced it has converted the last nine of its original 25 options to firm orders for Bombardier Q400 aircraft.

AT Staff Jun 1, 2016 · 1 min read

UPS Airline Mechanics Picket at UPS Customer Locations

Teamsters Local 2727 technicians picketed at customer locations in Kentucky and Indiana to protest deep concessionary contract proposals

AT Staff May 26, 2016 · 2 min read