All Airlines articles – Page 111
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In depthHow Boeing’s ‘Incredibles’ crafted 747 as Queen of the Skies
While the 747 programme’s last delivery has closed a chapter of history for the Boeing type, it will always remain “Queen of the Skies”, according to Michael Lombardi, the company’s senior corporate historian.
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In depthThe 747 and the Asia-Pacific’s era of globalisation
The Boeing 747 found its greatest success in the Asia-Pacific, helping the region globalise in the late 20th century.
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NewsKorean Air flags cargo demand slowdown as Q4 profit down 26%
Korean Air has warned that cargo demand – its financial lifeline amid the pandemic – is likely to continue to weaken this year, as its quarterly profits fall despite a return of passenger travel.
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In depth‘Magic here’: Boeing delivers final iconic Queen of the Skies
Current and former employees bid the iconic Boeing 747 a fond and tearful farewell, as the US airframer delivers its final “Queen of the Skies” to Atlas Air.
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NewsJAL picks New York as first A350-1000 destination; hints at new ‘unprecedented’ cabins
Japan Airlines (JAL) has disclosed operational details for its first Airbus A350-1000s, as it teases “unprecedented” cabin products for its new flagship aircraft.
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NewsHawaiian narrows Q4 loss, reports slow recovery in Japanese demand
Hawaiian Holdings, parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, reports narrowing fourth-quarter losses as demand for air travel to the Pacific archipelago has largely rebounded – except from Japan.
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NewsAzul Conecta signs for Ampaire Eco Caravan upgrades
Electric powertrain developer Ampaire has scored its first order from a major airline, with Brazil’s Azul signing a letter of intent for up to six Eco Caravan conversions.
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NewsNorway's Flyr ceases operations after financing fails
Struggling Norwegian carrier Flyr has ceased operations and is to file for bankruptcy on 1 February after failing to secure new financing.
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NewsALPA-represented JetBlue pilots win 21.5% pay raise with new contract
JetBlue Airways’ pilots approved on 30 January a two-year contract extension that includes a 21.5% pay increase over 18 months.
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NewsFrontier Airlines to expand Puerto Rican presence in May
Frontier Airlines plans in May to add several new routes to Puerto Rico as part of an expansion that will see the airline launch its first flights to the US territory’s city of Ponce.
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NewsUK restores ‘normal’ slot rules for summer
UK transport minister Mark Harper has confirmed the government will restore rules under which airlines will need to use 80% of their landing slots this summer to keep them for 2024, though it will continue some of the flexibilities introduced during the pandemic.
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NewsAsia-Pacific airlines saw big international rebound in 2022: AAPA
Asia-Pacific airlines enjoyed a strong international travel recovery during 2022, as travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic were largely abandoned.
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NewsJapan’s Zipair signs up for SpaceX’s Starlink
Japan long-haul, low-cost carrier Zipair Tokyo has signed up for SpaceX’s Starlink service to provide onboard internet to its passengers.
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NewsAsiana Airlines enters SAF deal with Shell
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has entered an agreement with Shell to secure a supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from 2026.
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NewsAllegiant Air shuffles executive leadership team
Allegiant Travel Company has made further changes to its C-suite days after accepting the resignation of co-president and chief operating officer Scott Sheldon.
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NewsLATAM, Delta plan to launch new route from Orlando to Bogota
LATAM Airlines plans to launch a new daily route from Orlando to Bogota, Colombia on 1 July as part of its recently approved joint venture with Delta Air Lines.
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NewsAltimeter setting cited in Wideroe Dash 8 low-approach inquiry
Norwegian investigators have disclosed that they are probing a low approach involving a Wideroe De Havilland Dash 8-100 at the northern Svolvaer airport last month.
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NewsLate aircraft delivery contributed to Flybe collapse, say administrators
Administrators appointed to handle the collapse of UK regional airline Flybe have partly blamed its financial troubles on the late delivery of aircraft.
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NewsUK regional carrier Flybe grounded as it appoints administrators
UK regional carrier Flybe has collapsed into administration for a second time, immediately ceasing trading, after barely a year of operations in its revived guise.
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NewsScott Sheldon steps down as president of Allegiant Air
Allegiant Travel Company, parent of Allegiant Air, has accepted the resignation of co-president and chief operating officer Scott Sheldon, prompting a reshuffling of the airline’s executives.