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  • ANALYSIS: Strong Q3 for US airlines, but Sandy's impact looms


    US airlines reported strong earnings in the third quarter after being aided by lower than expected fuel prices, even as massive flight cancellations resulting...


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  • FAA details air traffic control tower closures


    The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will begin closing 149 contract air traffic control towers at small...


  • New 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...


  • American pilots ratify tentative agreement


    American Airlines pilots have voted to ratify a tentative contract agreement by a margin of more than 47 percentage...


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  • ANALYSIS: Unchallenged markets could pose opportunities for WestJet Encore

    News | 20 May 2013 14:10 | Kristin Majcher

    The new regional carrier WestJet Encore is set to launch next month, with a focus on connecting smaller Canadian cities. The carrier's presence on...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ANALYSIS-Unchallenged-markets-could-pose-opportunities-for-WestJet-Encore-386092/
  • ANALYSIS: Demand slips at North American carriers in April

    News | 16 May 2013 18:45 | Edward Russell

    Major North American carriers saw demand fall in April, as US government budget cuts hit some of the region's largest airlines especially hard. A basket...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ANALYSIS-Demand-slips-at-North-American-carriers-in-April-385963/
  • Alaska predicts falling revenue as competition heats up in home state

    News | 15 May 2013 17:48 | Jon Hemmerdinger

    <p>Alaska Airlines, which has reported nine consecutive profitable years, expects unit revenue to continue declining in the coming months due to increasing...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/Alaska-predicts-falling-revenue-as-competition-heats-up-in-home-state-385906/
  • TWU and IAM join to represent mechanics at merged American

    News | 14 May 2013 20:06 | Kristin Majcher

    <p>The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and Transport Workers Union (TWU) have agreed to jointly represent nearly 30,000...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/TWU-and-IAM-join-to-represent-mechanics-at-merged-American-385851/
  • Alaska cash continues upward trend in Q1

    News | 10 May 2013 20:54 | Edward Russell

    <p>Alaska Airlines saw its cash balances increase to $1.27 billion during the first quarter, continuing the trend of the past year.</p><p>Cash, cash equivalents...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/Alaska-cash-continues-upward-trend-in-Q1-385753/
  • ANALYSIS: Alaska Airlines' east coast capacity to jump 35% in three years

    News | 06 May 2013 17:06 | Jon Hemmerdinger

    <p>Alaska Airlines' capacity on routes to the central and eastern US will be up roughly 35% by September compared to the same period three years ago - a result...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ANALYSIS-Alaska-Airlines-east-coast-capacity-to-jump-35-in-three-years-385508/