All articles by Howard Hardee – Page 17
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NewsSunwing pilots urge WestJet to reverse planned closure of Quebec City base
The pilots’ union for Canadian vacation specialist Sunwing Airlines is calling on parent WestJet to reconsider its planned closure of Sunwing’s base at Quebec City Jean Lesage International airport.
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NewsDelta unveils centennial-celebrating livery
Delta Air Lines unveiled over the weekend a special aircraft livery celebrating the airline’s 100th year of operations.
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NewsVirgin drops Vertical in favour of Joby’s proposed UK air taxi operations
Virgin Atlantic has abandoned its relationship with Vertical Aerospace in favour of a deal with US air taxi developer Joby Aviation.
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NewsUS transportation chief Duffy vows to probe FAA’s diversity-aimed hiring practices
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is launching a “full investigation” into the diversity, equity and inclusion hiring practices of the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Airline BusinessAir Transat renegotiating debt with Canadian government amid revival plan
Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat continues its search for sustained profitability after being thwarted during its fiscal first quarter by depreciation of Canadian currency.
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NewsTariff war and depreciating Canadian dollar threaten Air Transat’s financial position
Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat is “closely analysing” the escalating trade war and from US President Donald Trump, as souring consumer sentiment may affect the airline’s business.
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NewsSpirit Airlines emerges from bankruptcy ‘stronger and more focused’: CEO Christie
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has completed the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, with chief executive Ted Christie pledging to focus on continued upgrades to the airline’s products.
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NewsSun Country CFO hints at potentially joining Alaska Air Group
Sun Country Airlines would prioritise Boeing 737 operators that have similar approaches to scheduled passenger service and hauling freight in a potential airline combination partner.
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Airline BusinessSouthwest says goodbye to ‘significant driver’ of old business model
Southwest Airlines customers were recently informed that, after long resisting such a change, the airline will start charging baggage fees for flights booked after 28 May.
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Airline BusinessFirst quarter airline outlook souring as US economy teeters
US carriers are bracing for an economic slowdown and lowering first-quarter financial expectations amid broad consumer uncertainty and stock market volatility.
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Airline BusinessQ4 2024 performance report for benchmark North American airlines
Full fourth-quarter data for Airline Business’ benchmark airlines in North America shows the region’s carriers posting improved operating profitability compared with the same three months of 2023, though net profits sagged
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News‘Macro uncertainty’ lowers Delta’s first-quarter financial forecast
Major US carrier Delta Air Lines is warning of a potential shift in air travel trends and “softer close-in demand” as it lowers financial expectations for the first quarter.
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Airline BusinessWeek 11 2025: Uncertainty grows for US airlines facing chaotic market conditions
With political turmoil and tariffs imposed on longtime allies by US President Donald Trump roiling markets, focus turns to the reactions of major airlines whose profits are tied to the health and stability of the US economy.
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Airline BusinessPotential revival of American and JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance on horizon
With JetBlue Airways actively seeking airline partners, it could potentially revisist the now-defunct Northeast Alliance that saw it collaborate on scheduling, pricing and network management with major US carrier American Airlines.
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NewsUnited starts equipping 500-strong regional fleet with Starlink connectivity
United Airlines has started connecting its regional jets to SpaceX’s Starlink network, which will eventually provide free wi-fi to customers across the US carrier’s fleet.
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NewsAvelo building trio of North Carolina operational bases with latest outpost in Charlotte
Following its pattern of targeting secondary airports near metro centres, low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has begun operating a new base at Charlotte Concord-Padgett Regional airport – the second in a trio of planned North Carolina bases.
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NewsATSG expects deliveries of first four A330P2F conversions in 2025
US lessor Air Transport Services Group expects to soon take delivery of the first of 29 Airbus A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter jets it has on order.
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Airline BusinessSpirit Airlines posts full-year loss exceeding $1.2 billion
Another year of poor financial performance comes on the heels of the Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier’s (ULCC’s) $448 million loss in 2023, and a $554 million loss the year before.
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Airline BusinessFAA’s future unclear as airline accidents could prompt major ATC changes
A series of high-profile aviation accidents and near-misses have shaken the North American public’s perception of aviation safety, with the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic controller (ATC) technologies and staffing levels coming under intense scrutiny.
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NewsSpirit Airlines compensated $150m for ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine issues
The Florida-based low-cost carrier expects further payments as geared turbofan engine removals will continue through “at least” 2026.