SEATTLE and FORT WORTH, Texas โ American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have announced their intent for Alaska Airlines to join Americanโs Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses, expanding international travel opportunities for customers and strengthening access to premium global travel experiences. The carriers anticipate filing for approval and antitrust immunity with the U.S. Department of Transportation […]
Group revenue rises by eight percent to 11.1 billion euros in the second quarter Approximately 750 million euros in additional costs due to increased fuel prices in the second quarter Adjusted EBIT declines significantly to 383 million euros Lufthansa Cargo continues positive trend and improves Adjusted EBIT by 42 million euros Lufthansa Technik achieves an […]
– African airlines will need nearly 1,200 new airplanes; 75% will be single-aisle jets – Aviation services demand will fuel the need for 75,000 new aviation professionals – IntraโAfrica and AfricaโMiddle East traffic will lead regional fleet growth and network expansion NAIROBI, Kenya, โ Africaโs young, increasingly urban population, growing middle class and improving infrastructure […]
FORT WORTH, Texas โ American Airlines today formally reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to continue the airlineโs significant actions to improve the travel experience for customers traveling with wheelchairs and mobility devices. American has a long-standing commitment to serving passengers with disabilities. In 2023, American served more than 8 million […]
NISKAYUNA, NY โ GE Aerospace, one of the aviation industryโs top AI patent holders, has signed on as a member of the National Institute of Standards and Technologyโs (NIST) AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC). The AISIC was established earlier this year, with the goal of bringing together AI developers in industry, government, academia, and civil […]
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.,- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced the scheduled 2026 launch of a satellite โ dubbed Q4S โ which is designed to demonstrate quantum entanglement swapping capabilities on orbit. This Boeing-funded, first-of-its-kind space mission brings humanity closer to building a secure, global quantum internet that connects quantum sensors and computers. Quantum sensors are much […]
Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an agreement with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) to ensure air traffic controllers receive adequate rest between shifts and can continue to safely do their essential work. This agreement will enable the implementation of long-term, systematic changes following the identified opportunities in the report from a […]
TULSA, Okla. โ Students in Tulsa Techโs aviation maintenance technology program now have more than 3,000 new industry mentors thanks to a new partnership announced today with American Airlines. Students now have direct access to the airlineโs Tulsa-based aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) through ongoing engagement opportunities at the carrierโs maintenance base and on campus. Additionally, […]
FORT WORTH, Texas โ American Airlines released its 2023 Sustainability Report today, documenting its work to advance the company’s strategy to address climate change and accelerate the broader solutions needed to decarbonize aviation, and sharing progress on other issues important to the company and its stakeholders โ including safety, human capital and customer experience. Key […]
July 8, 2024 โ The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (“Southwest”) (the “Company”) has appointed Rakesh Gangwal as a member of the Board, effective July 7. Gangwal has deep and extensive airline industry experience and is the co-founder of India’s largest airline by fleet size and passengers carried, InterGlobe Aviation, known […]