All North America news – Page 435
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Opinion
OPINION: Virgin America and the flaws in foreign-ownership laws
A sad irony lost in the commotion over Virgin America's announced sale to Alaska Air Group is the critical and unfortunate role played by government restrictions on foreign ownership of airlines.
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News
INTERIORS: What Mint has done for JetBlue
When New York-based JetBlue Airways unveiled plans in 2013 for a premium cabin after operating a single class for years, the industry was sceptical.
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Air France-KLM chief to replace Tyler as IATA director general
IATA's board of governors has recommended Air France-KLM chief executive Alexandre de Juniac to succeed Tony Tyler as director general.
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JetSuite adds EMB-135 airliners to business jet fleet
US air taxi company JetSuite is adding 10 refurbished, second-hand Embraer ERJ-135LR regional airliners to its fleet of 20 entry-level and light business jets, in a move to expand its branded, low-cost, point-to-point service across the USA.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How data can model airports' exposure in risk scenarios
Aircraft on the ground may be at risk from a number of perils including natural catastrophes, such as wind storm or earthquake, or deliberate acts of violence where parked aircraft may be specifically targeted. However, the actual exposure can vary considerably from airport to airport and even from hour to ...
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INTERIORS: How social media is influencing the cabin experience
“How long until Spirit Airlines starts charging for air to breathe on [its] flights? This is a serious inquiry.” @RobanPerezanovic, a disgruntled passenger, is just one of millions of people voicing strident opinions on social media about their plane journeys each year.
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INTERIORS: Why nine is the magic number on the 787
Is the Boeing 787 at a nine-abreast configuration too narrow for comfort? It depends who you believe. Airbus makes great play of the fact its nine-abreast A350 economy cabin is 12cm wider than the Dreamliner equivalent, allowing Toulouse to offer its standard 18in seat as opposed to Boeing’s 17in version.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Alaska to evaluate future of Virgin America fleet
Alaska Airlines has been a proud single-aircraft family operator of the Boeing 737 since retiring its last Boeing MD-80 in 2008.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Virgin America key to Alaska's California ambitions
Alaska Air Group sees its planned acquisition of Virgin America as a means to gain a substantial foothold in California and to acquire valuable gates and slots at several of the nation’s most constrained airports.
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News
INTERIORS: How premium economy fits on London-New York
This article is based on a report prepared by Flightglobal's aircraft interiors specialist James Mellon, using data from Innovata and Fleets Analyzer. Download the data insight report here
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Alaska Air Group to acquire Virgin America
Alaska Air Group is to take over US budget carrier Virgin America in an agreement the operator values at some $4 billion.
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Demand to North Carolina will be hurt by new law: American CEO
American Airlines could reduce service to North Carolina if demand drops, following the passage of a bill removing sexual orientation anti-discrimination protections.
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Apollo prices $510m ABS deal
Apollo Aviation has priced its $510 million 2016-1 asset backed securitisation (ABS) notes for 32 aircraft.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How premium economy continues to add value
The continued rise of premium economy among airlines was further underscored late last year when American Airlines detailed plans making it the first US carrier to introduce a formal offering in the sector on long-haul services.
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BBA sheds six FBOs to seal Landmark acquisition
BBA Aviation has sold six fixed-base operations (FBO) for $190 million in cash to affiliates of US private equity firm KSL Capital Partners. The FBOs are part of the Landmark Aviation chain, which BBA acquired last year from the Carlyle Group for around $2 billion.
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News
FAA selects two fuels for unleaded avgas testing
A nearly decade-long search by the US government to find a new avgas formula that can replace leaded fuel in hundreds of thousands of piston-powered aircraft has entered a final, two-year evaluation with two remaining contenders: global heavyweight Shell and US-based start-up Swift Fuels.
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Opinion
OPINION: Forecasters must be wary of the broken 'cycle' model
With the traditional '"cycle" model not working and policymakers disconnected, forecasting is an inexact science, argues CTAIRA analyst Chris Tarry
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Republic and Delta sign $75m debtor-in-possession financing
Republic Airways and Delta Air Lines have signed a $75 million debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing agreement.
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Republic seeks to return 27 Q400s to NAC
Republic Airways has reached an agreement with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) to return 27 Bombardier Q400s to the lessor.
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Software fix readied to prevent further F-35 delay
Flight tests starting next week will determine whether a key milestone for the US Air Force version of the Lockheed Martin F-35A will be delayed only four months or perhaps even longer, programme officials say.