All articles by Howard Hardee – Page 12
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In depthEmbraer downplays large narrowbody ambitions in favour of C-390 and E2 platforms
Brazilian airframer maintains it is focused on selling and improving the products it has already developed and further studying conceptual 50-seat aircraft powered by next-generation propulsion systems under its Energia project.
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NewsFedEx Express ‘permanently’ retires 22 Boeing 757s amid softening demand
FedEx retired 22 of its Boeing 757-200s during its fiscal fourth quarter as part of an ongoing fleet modernisation plan.
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NewsAmerican Airlines pauses hiring new pilots through November
American Airlines is pumping the brakes on hiring new pilots in the second half of this year as it considers capacity changes across its network.
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NewsMagnix introduces ‘breakthrough’ Samson battery line for electric aircraft
US electric propulsion developer Magnix is rolling out a new line of high-performance batteries known as Samson, promising “industry-leading energy density” to support the fledgling electric aviation industry.
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NewsAllegiant Air to close crew base in Austin
US discounter Allegiant Air will close its crew base at Austin-Bergstrom International airport early next year due to the planned closure of the Central Texas hub’s South Terminal.
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Airline BusinessSun Country sacrifices short-term passenger growth for long-term cargo play
Sun Country expects its cargo segment to soon become a near-equal contributor to the company’s bottom line, when compared with its passenger operations.
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InterviewAero’s semi-private jet service lands between charter and first-class air travel
Aero occupies airspace somewhere between commercial and private flights. More specifically, it offers air travellers a hybrid of first-class flying and chartering an aircraft.
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NewsWestJet Encore pilots ratify new five-year contract
A second attempt at ratifying a new contract between WestJet Encore’s pilot union and WestJet Group successfully ended an acrimonious period of negotiations that nearly disrupted the carrier’s regional operations.
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Airline BusinessStill-inconsistent supply chains forcing creativity on part of MROs
With no end in sight to aircraft maintenance delays and parts shortages in the near term, the companies supplying related services have learned to adapt
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NewsFAA leader acknowledges lax Boeing oversight before Alaska flight 1282 incident
Michael Whitaker, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, admitted to US lawmakers on 13 June that the agency should have been more proactive in overseeing Boeing’s factories prior to the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 incident.
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NewsSecond investment group calls for changes at Southwest
Another US investment firm with a stake in Southwest Airlines is calling for wholesale changes to the carrier’s leadership team and strategic direction.
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NewsJetBlue reinforces foothold in New York with planned Long Island operations
JetBlue disclosed on June 11 that it plans to launch its first-ever flights from Long Island to three cities in Florida.
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NewsXTI Aerospace seeks accelerated development of TriFan 600
US start-up XTI Aerospace is making moves intended to boost development of its conceptual TriFan 600, a fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft that will burn jet fuel.
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NewsSouthwest pushes back against criticism of leadership
Southwest Airlines disagrees with the grim prognosis recently offered by Elliott Investment Management, a firm that now holds a roughly 11% stake in the Dallas-based carrier.
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NewsArajet receives Dominican-themed 737 Max in milestone delivery
Dominican start-up carrier Arajet received its 10th Boeing 737 Max on 11 June, supporting its plan to expand its network to North America.
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NewsCathay Pacific revives last of 85 jets parked in Australian desert
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific has activated the last of 85 jets it had parked following the worldwide slowdown of air travel caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsCargojet lands C$160m deal to fly 767s between Canada and China
Canadian freight hauler Cargojet has secured a three-year deal with Chinese logistics company Great Vision HK Express to provide scheduled charter service between Vancouver and Hangzhou.
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NewsWestJet reaching for Africa, India and Middle East through expanded Virgin Atlantic partnership
Canadian carrier WestJet Airlines and Virgin Atlantic are pursuing an expanded codeshare partnership that will allow WestJet’s customers to access a host of cities via London Heathrow airport.
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News’Unwillingness to evolve’ hindering Southwest’s performance: Elliott
Elliott Investment Management is calling for major leadership and strategic changes at Southwest Airlines to guide it into a more-profitable future.
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NewsAlaska Airlines ramps up capacity to meet strong summer travel demand
US carrier Alaska Airlines and its partners will have capacity this summer to carry nearly 1 million more passengers than they did last year, as the airline prepares for its “largest summer schedule ever”.