All North America news – Page 20
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NewsATSG names former Sun Country COO Mays as president
Air Transport Services Group has named airline executive Greg Mays as its new president, tasking him with expanding the lessor’s Airbus freighter platforms.
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NewsAvelo Airlines secures largest investment since pre-launch fundraising round
Low-cost carrier secures undisclosed amount in Series C funding while claiming profitability in four of past five months.
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NewsWestJet 737 suffers wing damage after hard landing
A WestJet Boeing 737-800 suffered damage to its right wing, after its right main landing gear collapsed on landing at Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana airport.
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NewsDOT revokes certificates of four long-defunct US airlines absorbed by competitors
The US government recently revoked the interstate certificate authorities of four carriers – AirTran Airways, Continental Airlines, US Airways and Virgin America – that have long since been acquired by other major US airlines and ceased flying passengers.
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NewsUS sending F-35 fighters to Puerto Rico amid Venezuela tensions
The USA is bolstering its military presence in the Caribbean by deploying 10 Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters to Puerto Rico, just hours after Venezuelan F-16s conducted a provocative low pass over a US Navy vessel.
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NewsUS Navy awards contracts for carrier-based uncrewed fighter jets
The US Navy has initiated development of carrier-capable uncrewed combat aircraft, awarding preliminary contracts to four manufacturers including Boeing and Anduril Industries.
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NewsRunway arrestor systems help stop two US business jets on 3 September
”Engineered material arrestor systems” stopped two business jets during separate runway overrun incidents at US airports on 3 September.
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In depthBoeing to hire replacement workers as fighter jet machinists’ strike drags on
Boeing is preparing to hire permanent replacement workers at its St. Louis-area fighter aircraft assembly site as negotiations with striking machinists remain stalled after more than a month of work stoppage.
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NewsUnited explicitly targets Spirit’s customers as ULCC withdraws from some US markets
The Chicago-based carrier seeks to fill network voids left by struggling Spirit Airlines, which is working through its second Chapter 11 process in less than a year.
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In depthUSAF equips F-15E with APKWS rockets for drone defence
The US Air Force integrated BAE Systems’ APKWS II guided rockets onto F-15E fighters in just nine days, dramatically accelerating deployment to counter the growing threat of enemy drone swarms.
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NewsGE Aerospace and UAW ‘far apart’ as Cincinnati strike continues
More than 600 UAW members at GE’s Evendale and Erlanger facilities have been on strike since 28 August, with negotiations stalled over healthcare costs and compensation.
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NewsUS bill would direct FAA to protect major airports from drone threats
The US Congress is advancing legislation that would mandate the Federal Aviation Administration to roll out technologies designed to protect airports from unmanned aircraft systems.
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NewsUS special operations C-130Js will get AESA radars, as Lockheed Martin eyes fresh sales
Lockheed Martin’s C-130J is to receive a major capability update for the US Air Force Special Operations Command, while the airframer eyes numerous additional domestic and international opportunities to further extend production of the type.
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NewsAlaska Airlines sets date for seasonal Seattle-Reykjavik service with 737 Max 8s
The US carrier plans to operate summer service to Iceland starting May 2026 while expanding its codeshare agreement with Icelandair for European connections.
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NewsFAA seeks contractor to lead US air traffic control modernisation
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a request for proposals from companies interested in managing its planned multi-billion-dollar modernisation of US air traffic control systems.
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NewsSpirit Airlines to cut 11 cities from network amid bankruptcy restructuring
Struggling discount carrier Spirit Airlines will discontinue service to 11 mid-sized US markets, including several on the West Coast, following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
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NewsSierra Nevada begins flight testing E-4C ‘Doomsday’ aircraft
Sierra Nevada Corporation has commenced flight testing the US Air Force’s new E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center aircraft, with the inaugural sortie taking place on 7 August.
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NewsEngine issues and lease terminations among forces driving Spirit’s latest bankruptcy filing
The Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier blames engine recalls and unexpected lease cancellations for its second Chapter 11 filing in less than a year.
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NewsCalifornia fire agency to evaluate autonomous-capable Sikorsky S-70i
The California fire agency has launched a five-year initiative with Sikorsky to explore how autonomous flight technology can enhance firefighting operations and improve safety in challenging conditions.
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NewsFAA finishes beyond-sight drone operations rule
The US aviation regulator has released a comprehensive proposal for drone operations beyond operators’ visual range, potentially unlocking significant commercial applications.