All articles by Edward Russell – Page 50
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NewsEnders plays down chances of A350's Paris appearance
EADS has all but dismissed the possibility of the developmental Airbus A350 twinjet making an appearance at the Paris air show in June and stressed the type...
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NewsNew generation aircraft face increased cyber threat
The latest generation in aircraft face a growing cyber threat, as they are increasingly connected to data networks and the internet. These aircraft,...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Introduction issues see airlines turn to tried and tested aircraft
Introducing aircraft into a fleet is a complex affair, leading many airlines to take delivery of new types later in their production lives ...
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NewsUS Airways to add nine CRJ900s
US Airways has reached an agreement with Mesa Airlines to add nine Bombardier CRJ900s to its regional fleet this year. The aircraft will enter the...
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NewsSan Juan takes off with first major US airport concession
Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) and Highstar Capital-owned Aerostar Airport Holdings have closed a $2.6 billion concession of the San Juan Luis Munoz Marin...
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JetBlue favours private debt for 2013 deliveries
JetBlue Airways favours private bank financing for the seven Airbus A320 family aircraft it has scheduled for delivery this year. The New York-based...
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NewsUnited pushes Denver-Tokyo launch as 787 grounding continues
United Airlines has delayed the launch of its new Denver to Tokyo Narita flight to 12 May, due to the continued grounding of the Boeing 787. The route...
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NewsJetBlue unveils first A320 with sharklets
JetBlue Airways unveiled its first Airbus A320 outfitted with sharklet winglets on 21 February. The winglets will result in an about 3% fuel burn reduction...
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NewsAmerican and US Airways livery to be decided
American Airlines' proposed new chief executive evaded direct answers to questions about the future livery painted on the merged carrier's fleet. Doug...
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American and US Airways network questions remain
American and US Airways executives say that the combined carrier will retain all of its existing hubs, but note that changes are possible. The new...
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NewsAmerican and US Airways to merge
American Airlines and US Airways have announced plans to merge in an $11 billion deal that will create the largest airline in the world. The combined...
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NewsAmerican and US Airways agree to merger terms: reports
American Airlines and US Airways have agreed to terms of a potential merger, according to reports. Management from both airlines reached an agreement...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Light at the end of United's fleet redeployment tunnel
United Airlines faced quite the juggling act during the past year. Network planners at the Chicago-based Star Alliance member took the bulk of the...
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Copa plans SLBs for new aircraft
Copa Airlines plans to increasingly use sale and leasebacks (SLB) to finance the delivery of new aircraft. The Panama-based carrier wants to own about...
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NewsSouthwest and Volaris to end partnership
Southwest Airlines and Volaris will end their connecting partnership from 22 February. Passengers were able to connect between certain Southwest domestic...
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NewsDOT awards Delta Seattle-Haneda authority
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) approved Delta Air Lines' request to operate daily nonstop flights between Seattle and Tokyo Haneda. The...
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NewsAmerican ups 777-300ER backlog to 20, CEO says
American Airlines has increased its order for Boeing 777-300ERs to 20, says chairman and chief executive Tom Horton. The Fort Worth-based Oneworld...
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NewsAmerican set to take-off with the 777-300ER
American Airlines will begin service on its new Boeing 777-300ER later today, with an inaugural run to Sao Paulo Guarulhos from Dallas-Fort Worth. The...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Will United turn around in 2013?
United Airlines barely eked out a profit in 2012, while the majority of its US-based brethren posted impressive results. This was not unexpected. The...
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IN FOCUS: International growth is driving expansion at San Antonio airport in Texas
Network USA is the annual Airline Business route-planning event Dates 3-5 March Venue Hyatt Regency, San Antonio Event organiser Airline...