All articles by Howard Hardee – Page 5
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NewsCommuter carrier Cape Air adorns Islander aircraft with Caribbean-themed livery
US commuter carrier Cape Air has revealed a Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander adorned with a colourful Caribbean-themed livery to celebrate its 35th year of operations.
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NewsWatch Beta fly the first Alia CX300 electric aircraft off its production line
US electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies on 13 November completed the first flight of the innaugural Alia CX300 aircraft built on its new production line in South Burlington, Vermont.
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In depthStart-up Electra reveals nine-seat ‘EL9 Ultra Short’ aircraft design
After months of flight-testing a prototype capable of taking off and landing with 46m (150ft) of runway, US aircraft developer Electra has revealed the design for its proposed production aircraft – the EL9 Ultra Short.
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NewsPotential restructuring looms as Spirit Airlines misses deadline to file quarterly report
Spirit Airlines has missed its deadline for filing a report on its third-quarter financial results with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amid reports that it is considering financial restructuring.
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NewsElectra partners with NASA to explore scaling low-emissions technology to 200-seat aircraft
US aircraft developer Electra has secured a contract with NASA to explore future aircraft concepts that could dramatically scale its technology by the middle of the century.
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NewsSpirit Airlines A321 struck by gunfire during attempted landing in Haiti
Haiti has closed its main international airport after a Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 was struck by gunfire while attempting to land in Port-au-Prince.
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NewsAvelo’s latest expansion to include start-up’s first international flights
US start-up carrier Avelo Airlines plans to soon launch its first-ever international flights, to Mexico and the Caribbean, as it establishes new operational bases in Connecticut and Florida.
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AnalysisCash positions increasingly critical for US electric air taxi developers
Amid a drier landscape for investment capital, US air taxi developers face a critical phase.
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Airline BusinessNew chief Greg Anderson wants to restore ‘Allegiant of old’ and grow out-and-back network
Recently installed chief executive Greg Anderson, who has stepped into the shoes of longtime CEO Maurice Gallagher, recently told Airline Business in Las Vegas that the carrier finally sees a path forward.
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NewsArcher and Joby seek slices of envisioned Japanese air taxi market
About a week after Joby completed its first international demonstration flights in the shadow of Mount Fuji, Archer disclosed on 7 November a deal to deliver up to 100 of its air taxis to newly established operator Soracle, which is backed by Japan Airlines and Sumitomo.
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NewsBeta lands deposit-backed order for up to 20 aircraft from Metro Aviation
Beta Technologies has landed a deposit-backed order for up to 20 of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) Alia A250 aircraft from medical operator Metro Aviation.
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NewsSouthwest appoints Rakesh Gangwal as board chair
Southwest Airlines on 4 November disclosed the appointment of Rakesh Gangwal as independent chair of the company’s board of directors, filling the role left vacant by former executive chairman Gary Kelly.
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AnalysisTariffs, mergers, missiles and SAF: what Harris and Trump policies would mean for airlines and aerospace
The US presidential election on 5 November could determine much about the next four years for US airlines and aerospace manufacturers, leaving firms possibly facing major new policy shifts – or continuation of the status quo.
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NewsBoeing sweetens offer to striking machinists
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) says it will vote on Boeing’s latest contract offer on 4 November.
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NewsSkyWest to deploy 40 CR550s into United’s network, including 11 former GoJet aircraft
SkyWest Airlines on 31 October disclosed a deal to deploy 40 MHIRJ CRJ550 regional jets to fly under contract for United Airlines.
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Airline BusinessSouthwest counting on new ‘hybrid’ model to compete with full-service carriers
Southwest Airlines executives maintain that major changes underway at the Dallas-based company will be enough to regain its status as a top-performing US carrier by 2027.
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NewsSun Country on track to take eight 737 Freighters in 2025
US carrier Sun Country Airlines anticipates taking delivery next year of eight additional Boeing 737-800 cargo aircraft to fly on behalf of Amazon.
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NewsSpirit Airlines to furlough further 330 pilots to match drastic capacity cuts
Spirit Airlines plans to furlough a further 330 pilots early next year as it navigates a period of severe financial turbulence.
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NewsAllegiant to operate lone 737 Max 8 through end of 2024
Allegiant Air’s first Boeing 737 Max 8 jet entered revenue service earlier this month, but that will be the only 737 to carry passengers on the carrier’s network this year.
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Airline BusinessFrontier, JetBlue and Spirit vie for stability in ULCC market amid fresh merger talks
Frontier Airlines’ chief executive Barry Biffle repeatedly declined on 29 October to discuss reports of the company’s potentially renewed interest in acquiring Spirit Airlines, more than two years after Spirit left Frontier at the altar in favour of a more lucrative deal with JetBlue Airways.