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.
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 … Read more
Turkey’s state-run Turkish Airlines fired more than 100 employees, including management and cabin crew, as part of a purge at state institutions to root out supporters of an abortive coup, Turkish media reported on Monday. The dismissals at the national carrier occurred late on Sunday after it was determined the employees were linked to a … Read more
The first A350 XWB for Thai Airways International has completed its maiden flight over the skies of South West France. The aircraft bearing the airline’s distinctive livery will now enter the final phase of production, including further ground and flight tests. Altogether, Thai will acquire a total of 12 A350-900s with four on direct order and … Read more
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 … Read more
On July 26, pilots from Kalitta Air, a DHL contractor, will converge in Fort Lauderdale to tell their employer and DHL that pilots are united and ready to strike. They will be joined in solidarity by pilots from other DHL contractors. The picket will be outside the location of a Kalitta bargaining meeting, and a … Read more
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 … Read more
Alitalia continues to invest in connections between the North and the South of Italy, and is set to introduce new direct flights in August from Venice and Verona to Catania to cater for travellers in Veneto and Sicily. The new routes join Alitalia’s flight network of more than 400 weekly connections between the North and South … Read more
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 … Read more
Piper Aircraft has announced an order for 12 additional Archer TXs to ATP Flight School. The delivery comes as part of an original agreement made in April of 2013 for up to 100 aircraft to the flight school. ATP, America’s largest flight school, specializes in airline pilot training and pilot career development. The school initially … Read more