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FAA proposes $417,500 Civil Penalty against FedEx

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $417,500 civil penalty against FedEx for allegedly operating an aircraft that was not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. The FAA alleges that FedEx failed to rebalance a horizontal stabilizer tab control surface on the Boeing 727 after repainting the part. The Boeing ... <a title="FAA proposes $417,500 Civil Penalty against FedEx" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/faa-proposes-417-500-civil-penalty-against-fedex/" aria-label="Read more about FAA proposes $417,500 Civil Penalty against FedEx">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 1 min read

Frontier Airlines adds 42 new routes throughout United States

Frontier Airlines will add new non-stop service in 42 markets throughout the United States. This new service begins in April, and Frontier is offering special introductory fares as low as $39 one-way on these new routes as of today at Flyfrontier.com. “Travelers between big cities have enjoyed low fares while many markets have remained overpriced ... <a title="Frontier Airlines adds 42 new routes throughout United States" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/frontier-airlines-adds-42-new-routes-throughout-united-states/" aria-label="Read more about Frontier Airlines adds 42 new routes throughout United States">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 4 min read

Hawaiian Airlines appoints Aaron Alter as Chief Legal Officer

Hawaiian Airlines today announced the appointment of Aaron Alter to the position of executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary. Alter will oversee all legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters, as well as the administration of quarterly board and annual shareholder meetings. “As legal advisor to Hawaiian since 2009, Aaron’s extensive knowledge of ... <a title="Hawaiian Airlines appoints Aaron Alter as Chief Legal Officer" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/hawaiian-airlines-appoints-aaron-alter-as-chief-legal-officer/" aria-label="Read more about Hawaiian Airlines appoints Aaron Alter as Chief Legal Officer">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 2 min read

JetBlue continues Florida growth with launch of Daytona Beach service

JetBlue today announced the start of service to its newest destination with the launch of flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Daytona Beach International Airport. JetBlue now serves eight Florida destinations and offers more flights between the Empire State and the Sunshine State than any other airline with up to 83 ... <a title="JetBlue continues Florida growth with launch of Daytona Beach service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-continues-florida-growth-with-launch-of-daytona-beach-service/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue continues Florida growth with launch of Daytona Beach service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 2 min read

LIAT launches new routes with Caribbean Helicopters Charter Agreement

LIAT, The Caribbean Airline, has entered into a bespoke charter agreement with Caribbean Helicopters, based in Antigua & Barbuda, whereby the company will provide LIAT with charter flights into specific markets in the region. Caribbean Helicopters operates a fleet of Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31-350 and Britten Norman BN2 aircraft, which are ideal for services into some ... <a title="LIAT launches new routes with Caribbean Helicopters Charter Agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/south-america-and-caribbean/liat-launches-new-routes-with-caribbean-helicopters-charter-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about LIAT launches new routes with Caribbean Helicopters Charter Agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 2 min read

Local Hawaii investors to acquire controlling interest in Island Air

Larry Ellison’s Ohana Airline Holdings today announced that it plans to sell a controlling interest in Hawaii Island Air (Island Air) to PaCap Aviation Finance and Malama Investments, two investment companies managed by local investment firm, PacifiCap. The sale, subject to U.S. Department of Transportation approval, will support Island Air’s successful restructuring and turnaround efforts ... <a title="Local Hawaii investors to acquire controlling interest in Island Air" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/local-hawaii-investors-to-acquire-controlling-interest-in-island-air/" aria-label="Read more about Local Hawaii investors to acquire controlling interest in Island Air">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 3 min read

Ryanair announces new base at Belfast International Airport

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Ryanair today announced it will open a new base at Belfast International Airport, starting in March, with one based aircraft, and a four-times daily service to London Gatwick. The base will grow to three aircraft and five more new routes from October 2016. In Belfast, Ryanair’s David O’Brien said: “Ryanair ... <a title="Ryanair announces new base at Belfast International Airport" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ryanair-announces-new-base-at-belfast-international-airport/" aria-label="Read more about Ryanair announces new base at Belfast International Airport">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 2 min read

Southwest Airlines pilots elect Captain Jon Weaks as Union President

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments The membership of the Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association (SWAPA), in voting that closed Monday, elected Captain Jon Weaks as Union President to complete the remainder of the 2015-2016 term after Captain Paul Jackson resigned effective the end of December 2015. Capt. Weaks ran unopposed and received 95.7 percent of ... <a title="Southwest Airlines pilots elect Captain Jon Weaks as Union President" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/southwest-airlines-pilots-elect-captain-jon-weaks-as-union-president/" aria-label="Read more about Southwest Airlines pilots elect Captain Jon Weaks as Union President">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 2 min read

United provides additional update on health status of CEO Oscar Munoz

United Airlines today announced that Oscar Munoz, the company’s president and CEO, is currently recovering well following the heart transplant he received on Jan. 6, 2016. He is still expected to return from his previously announced medical leave at the end of the first quarter or the beginning of the second quarter of 2016. Brett ... <a title="United provides additional update on health status of CEO Oscar Munoz" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/united-provides-additional-update-on-health-status-of-ceo-oscar-munoz/" aria-label="Read more about United provides additional update on health status of CEO Oscar Munoz">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 2 min read

Emirates increases service to Los Angeles with launch of second daily flight

Emirates today announced that it plans to launch a second daily service from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Friday 1st July 2016. The second Los Angeles flight will be operated with an Emirates’ Airbus A380-800ULR aircraft in a 3-class configuration with 14 private suites in First class, 76 seats in ... <a title="Emirates increases service to Los Angeles with launch of second daily flight" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-increases-service-to-los-angeles-with-launch-of-second-daily-flight/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates increases service to Los Angeles with launch of second daily flight">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 6, 2016 · 4 min read