All articles by Pilar Wolfsteller – Page 56
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Airline BusinessNetwork reach and touchless travel bring alliances to the fore
If in recent years the fashion for joint-venture partnerships has cast doubts over the relevance of the major global airline alliances, the pandemic in many ways underlines the basic value the global groupings can offer to their member carriers.
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NewsAlaska aims to become ‘most fuel-efficient’ US airline: CEO
Alaska Airlines is aiming to become the most fuel-efficient US airline in the next five years, the airline’s chief executive says.
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NewsBombardier receives order for 10 jets worth $452m
Canada’s Bombardier has received a firm order for 10 aircraft from an undisclosed existing customer worth $452 million.
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Airline BusinessUnited’s fleet renewal plan cements CEO Kirby’s legacy
In addition to disclosing an order for 270 more Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies on 29 June, Kirby says United’s focus has shifted toward strengthening its presence in large markets – and less on small markets. United has also recently committed to acquiring electric air taxis and supersonic jets, and pledged to invest in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
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NewsUnited views 737 Max 7s as potential 737-700 replacements
United Airlines may look to the Boeing 737 Max 7 aircraft, the smallest member of the re-engineered 737 Max family, when it comes time to retire its 737-700 aircraft, a company executive says.
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NewsUnited’s Kirby ‘confident’ borders will soon open
United Airlines says it anticipates transatlantic travel to re-open soon, as governments confer about the safest way to re-initiate cross-border travel after more than 15 months.
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NewsLegal battle between UAM developers Wisk and Archer enters next round
Urban air mobility aircraft developer Archer Aviation has asked a court to deny competitor Wisk’s request for a preliminary injunction in an increasingly acrimonious legal battle about the alleged theft of proprietary information.
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NewsUnited, with one of USA’s oldest fleets, poised for huge aircraft order: reports
United Airlines is reportedly preparing to announce a large aircraft order, possibly next week, a move that could set United on a path to replacing what is among the US airline industry’s oldest fleet.
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NewsBoeing fires chief political lobbyist Tim Keating: Reports
Boeing’s chief political lobbyist in Washington DC, Tim Keating, has abruptly left the company.
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NewsAmerican’s cancellation issues stem from pilot scarcity: Union
American Airlines’ cancellation of hundreds of flights in the past few days stems primarily due to a lack of trained and current pilots, union officials say.
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NewsCaribbean Airlines cuts staff, fleet as it restructures for a post-Covid world
Caribbean Airlines plans to shed 25% of its staff or 450 employees and store aircraft as it pursues a restructuring strategy in the wake of the devastating coronavirus crisis.
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NewsCanada ends 14-day quarantine for vaccinated citizens and residents
Canada will begin to ease travel restrictions for travellers vaccinated against Covid-19 beginning on 5 July, but has yet to present a comprehensive re-opening plan following the global pandemic.
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NewsUS airline industry calls for swift prosecution of belligerent passengers
US airline trade groups have called upon the government to quickly and uniformly prosecute passengers who are accused of unruly behaviour, and are increasingly creating a safety hazard on flights.
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NewsAmerican cancels hundreds of flights through July
American Airlines is cancelling hundreds of flights through July due to staffing shortages and anticipated bad weather.
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NewsUS DOT plans to fine Air Canada $25.5m for ticket refund delays
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking to impose a $25.5 million civil penalty on Air Canada after the carrier dragged its feet on refunding tickets held by US passengers.
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NewsUS nominates Sullenberger to ICAO post
The administration of US President Joe Biden has nominated former airline pilot Chesley Sullenberger to be its next ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
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NewsSouthwest grounds operations due to computer ‘issues’
Southwest Airlines grounded operations on 15 June due to computer issues, marking the second time in two days that the airline suffered significant operational problems.
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NewsWestJet introduces flights to Amsterdam, resumes Gatwick connections
WestJet will introduce seasonal service to Amsterdam, and resume service to London’s Gatwick airport as the global pandemic wanes and Canada looks set to ease travel restrictions.
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NewsArcher Aviation reveals its ‘Maker’ eVTOL
Urban air mobility developer Archer Aviation has unveiled a prototype of an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle that it hopes have certified and enter into service by 2024.
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NewsTransat limps out of fiscal Q2, hopes to restart operations on 30 July
Transat AT, the parent company of Canadian leisure airline Air Transat, continues to struggle as its operations remain suspended amid uncertainty about when Canada will lift its pandemic-driven travel restrictions.