WestJet Retiring Disney-Themed Plane Designs Date: 2024-01-22 10:01:34 Order: 0 WestJet is removing Disney-themed designs from its fleet, retiring the Walt Disney World Resort livery on two aircraft due to “a natural transition in contract agreements with Disney... Airline
Boeing Jet Catches Fire Over Miami Date: 2024-01-19 08:27:27 Order: 145 Boeing is in the headlines again, as a result of a fire on an Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 after takeoff from MIA on 18JAN. Boeing is in the safety hot seat following an incident with a door... Airline
Porter Airlines CEO Sees Potential Path to IPO Within 5 Years Date: 2024-01-19 09:28:52 Order: 0 Porter Airlines' CEO envisions the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO) within the next two to five years, aiming to revive earlier plans from 14 years ago. The airline withdrew... Airline
'Cozy' Relationship Between Boeing and the U.S. Draws Scrutiny Amid 737 Max 9 Mess Date: 2024-01-19 09:28:16 Order: 0 Ties between the U.S. government and Boeing, as a significant contributor to the U.S. economy, have come under fire as questions are being raised about the adequacy of Boeing's response to... Airline
Air Transat Appoints Benjamin Pron as VP Commercial Date: 2024-01-19 09:02:42 Order: 0 Pron's new role comes following his time as Commercial Director for Air Transat. Airline People
Air Canada, WestJet Profit to Top Pre-COVID Highs in 2024: Moody's Date: 2024-01-18 10:03:13 Order: 0 Air Canada and WestJet are set to book higher profit in 2024, according to Moody’s Investors Service. Analysts predict robust demand from travellers despite a potentially slower global... Airline
The FAA says Boeing 737 MAX 9s with Door Plugs will Remain Grounded for Now Date: 2024-01-18 10:02:42 Order: 0 The FAA said that airlines have completed an initial batch of inspections of their Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. The regulator will now study the data airlines have gathered, and after... Airline
Lynx Air Serves Saskatchewan with the Addition of Regina to its Expanding Network Date: 2024-01-18 10:01:50 Order: 0 Lynx Air announced the addition of Regina to its network starting 20JUN 2024, marking Lynx's entry into the Saskatchewan market and increasing its North American destinations to 23. To... Airline
Could Adult-Only Flights Really Take Off? Date: 2024-01-18 10:01:07 Order: 0 Corendon Airlines now offers adult-only areas on its flights, beginning with a dedicated section on the Amsterdam to Curaçao route. Industry experts say research, diverse marketing, and... Airline
WestJet Encore Pilots Seek Federal Conciliation After Talks Stall Date: 2024-01-17 09:11:15 Order: 140 The union representing WestJet Encore pilots say talks with the company have stalled and has filed for help with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Airline
JetBlue's $3.8B Acquisition of Spirit Airlines Halted by U.S. Judge Date: 2024-01-17 08:46:47 Order: 135 On Tuesday, 16JAN, a US federal judge halted JetBlue Airways' USD $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines, siding with the Justice Department's argument that the deal would limit the... Airline More News
Boeing Needs More Hands-On Management, Not Resignations: Ryanair CEO Date: 2024-01-17 10:07:58 Order: 0 Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary urged a restructuring of Boeing's management. While advocating for a hands-on approach in Seattle's production hub to enhance quality control, O’Leary... Airline
Expect Delays: San Francisco’s Primary Runway Closes For 5 Months Date: 2024-01-17 10:07:29 Order: 0 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) closed one of its primary runways on 16JAN due to a taxiway improvement project. The closure, expected through June, could cause “possible”... Airline
Delta Air Lines will Install Business Class Suites with Doors on Airbus A321neos Date: 2024-01-17 10:06:57 Order: 0 Airbus has requested FAA approval to install business class suites with doors on its Airbus A321neo narrowbody aircraft. The application specifically involves Delta's DeltaOne product being... Airline
Winter Weather Havoc: Hitting Vancouver, Half of Frankfurt Grounded Date: 2024-01-17 08:58:52 Order: 0 It may not match the impact of Christmas 2022, but YVR officials are warning a major snowfall will disrupt travel over the next couple days. BUF and NYC are readying. And in Germany, half... Airline
