All articles by Edward Russell – Page 24
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United plans growth with incremental 777 order
United Airlines announced an incremental order for four Boeing 777-300ERs today, adding widebody growth capacity in 2018.
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NewsDelta adds 10 incremental A321s to orderbook
Delta Air Lines has ordered 10 more Airbus A321s, continuing its long-term shift to larger-gauge narrowbodies.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: United makes bigger play for Hawaii
United Airlines is growing. The carrier has upped system growth to as much as 3.5% this year, with its domestic available seat miles jumping as much as 4.5%.
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ATC privatisation the 'right thing to do': United
United Airlines chief executive Oscar Munoz says a proposal to create a new independent US air traffic control organisation "the right thing to do", calling for the long-planned NextGen modernisation of the system.
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Washington National works to avoid LaGuardia construction jams
American Airlines and the operator of Ronald Reagan Washington National airport are working hard to prevent the congestion chaos that has plagued construction work at New York LaGuardia.
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NewsPICTURE: Airbus rolls out first painted Delta A350
Delta Air Lines first Airbus A350-900 has rolled out of the paint shop in Toulouse, with the carrier planning to debut the aircraft on flights from October.
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United completes domestic basic economy roll out
United Airlines has rolled out its no-frills basic economy fare in all domestic markets in the continental USA, says president Scott Kirby.
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Embraer cites nuance in Bombardier CSeries disputes
There is a fine line between discounting and selling aircraft below your cost of production when you know you are backed by the state, says Embraer Commercial Aircraft chief John Slattery on the on-going dispute with Bombardier.
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NewsUS concerned with direct detonation of laptops: United CEO
US officials push for a wider electronics ban follow concerns over the possible direct detonation of a large device in an aircraft passenger cabin, says United Airlines chief executive Oscar Munoz.
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WestJet ULCC launch could slip to 2018
The launch of WestJet's planned ultra low-cost subsidiary could slip to the first quarter of 2018, as it works through the regulatory and labour approvals process.
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NewsEmbraer pitches E195-E2 for JetBlue
Embraer sees its next generation E195-E2 as the "solution" to JetBlue Airways' concerns with the E190, says Embraer Commercial Aircraft chief John Slattery.
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Air Canada sees opportunity for closer ties with United
Air Canada sees an opportunity to forge a closer relationship with United Airlines, five years after the Star Alliance carriers last attempted a joint venture.
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American inks deal for $1.6bn investment at LAX
American Airlines and the operator of Los Angeles International airport have agreed to a $1.6 billion investment to improve the carrier's facilities.
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First Norwegian 737 Max delivery delayed to end-June
Norwegian expects to take its first Boeing 737 Max 8 at the end of June, the second delivery delay since the airframer disclosed a possible manufacturing flaw in types engine.
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Southwest prepares for Fort Lauderdale concourse opening
Southwest Airlines is prepared to move into a new international concourse at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport later in June, with four new international destinations set to launch this weekend.
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Norwegian adds Rome to transatlantic gateways
Norwegian will in November begin new US services from Rome Fiumicino, the latest European gateway in its rapidly expanding transatlantic network.
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American and United see significant basic economy upsell: analyst
More than half of the passengers who look at their no-frills basic economy fares at American Airlines and United Airlines are buying higher fare classes, Wolfe Research analysts report.
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NewsUnited hopes to raise regional jet scope limits
United Airlines president Scott Kirby hopes to convince its pilots to allow for more large regional jets in its fleet, as the carrier focuses on increasing connectivity over its hubs.
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Apollo prices $612m ABS transaction
Apollo Aviation has priced its $612 million asset backed securitisation (ABS) issue for 32 aircraft.
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NewsBombardier denies offering United a shortened CS100
Bombardier offered United Airlines a less-dense configuration of its CS100 in a 2015 campaign, not a shortened variant of the 100-seat aircraft.