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American unveils new summer service for 2019
American Airlines will launch service on 18 routes in 2019, with most of them seasonal flights that will operate in the summer.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Sun Country shifts to fleet ownership in cost overhaul
Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines plans to have at least 40% of its fleet on capital leases or under direct ownership, as it moves away from operating leases under an extensive plan to overhaul costs following a change in ownership earlier this year.
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Washington Dulles and American talk new flights
The operator of Washington Dulles and American Airlines are discussing new flights, even as the mainline carrier prepares to expand at Ronald Reagan Washington National.
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United expands San Francisco with four new international points
United Airlines continues to respond to strong demand at its San Francisco hub with international growth, planning four new routes in 2019.
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OpinionOPINION: Air France's naming of female chief must set a new trend
The appointment of Anne Rigail as the new chief executive of Air France is a positive end to a year in which gender diversity among airline leaders was thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
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United to invest at least $34m at Washington Dulles
United Airlines and the operator of Washington Dulles International airport have reached an agreement to build an at least $34 million concourse expansion for the carrier.
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Delta adds in Boston including Washington reconnection
Delta Air Lines will connect Boston Logan to four more cities in 2019, including large business markets like Chicago and Washington DC that are gaps in its network from the airport.
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Spirit hires Alaska's Kirby to lead network planning
Spirit Airlines has hired John Kirby from Alaska Airlines as its new vice-president of network planning, replacing Mark Kopczak who will leave Spirit after 19 years.
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Aer Lingus identifies initial transatlantic A321LR routes
Aer Lingus plans to deploy its new Airbus A321LR aircraft across the North Atlantic by next summer, as it takes delivery of its first four aircraft in 2019.
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Brazil issues injunction to block Boeing-Embraer JV
A federal court in Brazil has reportedly issued an injunction to stop the proposed commercial aviation joint venture between Embraer and Boeing, following a lawsuit filed against the deal by four lawmakers in Brazil.
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American 'studying' Amazon plans for Washington growth
American Airlines is closely "studying" online retailer Amazon's plans to open a second headquarters steps away from its hub at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport, where it is already planning to add seats at the slot-controlled facility.
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JetBlue appoints new VP of in-flight experience
JetBlue Airways has appointed Edward Baklor as its vice-president of inflight experience, with effect January 2019.
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American-Qantas joint venture approval may slip to early 2019
US approval of the proposed joint venture between American Airlines and Qantas Airways could slip a few months to early 2019, says Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce.
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Southwest ‘close’ to ETOPS certification
Southwest Airlines says it is “close” to attaining extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) certification for planned Hawaii service, even though it remains to be seen if the airline will be able to sell flights by year-end with weeks to go before 2018 wraps.
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Alaska maps out airport expansion at West Coast bases
Alaska Airlines has plans in place for larger facilities at its four major bases along the US West Coast.
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American inaugurates first section of $8bn LaGuardia rebuild
American Airlines inaugurated the new eastern concourse at New York LaGuardia today, the first piece in a nearly $8 billion upgrade to the airport.
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PICTURE: Cayman Airways debuts 737 Max in the Caribbean
Cayman Airways has become the first airline in the Caribbean to receive a Boeing 737 Max, following the delivery of one of four aircraft this week it is taking via Air Lease.
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Airbus to fit 29 mini-suites in US carrier's A330neos
Airbus has sought authorisation to install ‘mini-suite’ seats on A330-900s to be delivered to a US operator, as part of a 281-seat configuration.
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Avianca, Copa and United reach joint venture accord
Avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines have reached an accord on an immunised joint venture that will see them cooperate on flights between Latin America and the USA.