All North America news – Page 161
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NewsWheels Up overhauls business and leadership team as losses mount
US private-aviation services company Wheels Up is overhauling its business and considering selling assets in a bid to improve efficiency and stem significant financial losses.
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NewsSeveral prospective bidders for Virgin Orbit aim to maintain company’s operations
Over 30 expressions have interest have been submitted for troubled air-launch specialist Virgin Orbit, with several looking to continue the company’s operations. Virgin Orbit filed for US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection about a month ago, weeks after suffering a satellite launch failure during its inaugural sortie from the UK’s Spaceport ...
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NewsMesa Airlines posts $35m fiscal Q2 loss amid ‘tough’ transition
US regional carrier Mesa Airlines reported a loss of $35.1 million during its fiscal second quarter of 2023, as the airline worked to cut ties with longtime partner American Airlines in favour of a new deal to fly on behalf of United Airlines.
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NewsUS aviation unions blast SkyWest Charter, ask government to reject application
Ten US aviation unions have called on the US government to prevent SkyWest Airlines’ new charter unit, SkyWest Charter, from gaining Department of Transportation (DOT) approval.
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NewsBoeing lands 17 787 orders in April
Boeing last month landed new orders for 17 787 widebodies as demand for the long-haul jets continued to rebound.
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NewsChorus Aviation posts C$32m Q1 profit on strong demand for regional jets
Canada’s Chorus Aviation reported a profit of C$32 million ($23.9 million) during the first quarter of 2023, boosted by parts sales and strong demand for its regional aircraft leasing business.
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NewsSOCOM looking for new high-speed vertical take-off and landing aircraft
The USA’s Special Operations Command is partnering with the Pentagon’s secretive technology development agency to develop a prototype for a clean sheet aircraft with fixed wing speeds and VTOL capability.
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NewsRyanair’s O’Leary has ‘high’ confidence in Boeing’s recovery
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary thinks Boeing is well on its way to recovering from supply chain troubles and expresses confidence the manufacturer will deliver newly ordered 737 Max 10s on time.
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NewsAirlines criticise Biden Administration’s airline customer-rights plan
The air transport industry has criticised the US government’s plan to require compensation for flight delays and cancellations.
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NewsWisk and Japan Airlines partner to certificate and operate air taxis
US air taxi developer Wisk and Japan Airlines (JAL) have partnered to bring Wisk’s in-development air taxi through certification in Japan, with a goal of eventually launching passenger flights there.
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NewsKratos confident of ‘leadership position’ in developing autonomous jet aircraft
While the American technology developer is much smaller than massive competitors in the defence sector, Kratos executives say they enjoy a sizeable lead over legacy aerospace manufacturers in developing a cheap, pilotless jet aircraft.
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NewsUnited vehemently rejects Delta’s request for flexibility on Haneda slots
United Airlines has come out swinging against Delta Air Lines’ request to the US government for “gateway flexibility” for flights to Tokyo Haneda from the USA.
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NewsNorthrop completes fifth successful test of AARGM-ER
The Extended Range variant of the Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile is meant to help the US Navy and Marine Corps target and destroy enemy radars critical to air defence.
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NewsPorter Airlines adds new transcontinental route from Ottawa to Vancouver
Canadian regional carrier Porter Airlines is further expanding westward with a new transcontinental route from Ottawa to Vancouver starting 26 July.
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NewsPilots flying for Canada’s Lynx Air request to join ALPA
An “overwhelming majority” of pilots with Canadian start-up carrier Lynx Air have filed membership cards requesting to join the world’s largest pilots’ union – the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA).
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NewsTextron Aviation delays Denali’s certification until 2025
Textron Aviation has again delayed certification of its clean-sheet single-prop Beechcraft Denali, saying slower-than-planned certification of the type’s GE Aerospace Catalyst engine forced another timeline push back.
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NewsUS seeks to require airlines compensate passengers for some delays and cancellations
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) wants to require airlines to provide certain accommodations to passengers affected by flight delays and cancellations caused by factors within airlines’ control.
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NewsNew regional carrier Bermudair plans to launch Bermuda-to-USA operation
Start-up regional airline Bermudair is planning to fly from Bermuda to three US cities in Florida, Massachusetts and New York, starting with two Embraer 175s.
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NewsFAA adds 169 faster high-altitude routes along US East Coast
The Federal Aviation Administration has added 169 new high-altitude aviation corridors along the east coast of the USA designed to save time and fuel.
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NewsLockheed prepares to bring undisclosed country into F-35 programme
Lockheed Martin, producer of the fifth-generation F-35 fighter, was recently awarded a $25 million contract to integrate an undisclosed country into the advanced multinational jet programme.