All articles by Howard Hardee – Page 2
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NewsUnited A321neo suffers nosewheel separation after hard crosswind landing
A United Airlines Airbus A321neo lost a nosewheel tyre after a hard landing in strong crosswinds at Orlando International airport on 18 January, temporarily closing the runway. All 206 occupants were uninjured.
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NewsJoby’s first CAE simulators critical for pilot training, commercial plans
Joby’s commercial strategies hinge on two CAE simulators that will enable operations in Dubai and the USA, according to Joby’s president of operations.
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News‘All-wing’ aircraft developer JetZero raises $175m for demonstrator advancement
California-based start-up JetZero has secured $175 million in Series B financing to advance development of its blended wing-body Z4 demonstrator, bringing total financial commitments beyond $1 billion.
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NewsDelta’s incoming 787s poised to replace ageing 767s
Delta Air Lines’ first-ever order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners is part of a long-term widebody fleet renewal plan to replace its ageing 767s.
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Airline BusinessDelta forecasts strong 2026 as demand for air travel rebounds
Delta Air Lines is gaining momentum alongside much-improved demand trends in early 2026, with company executives forecasting 5-7% year-on-year revenue growth in the first quarter.
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Airline BusinessAllegiant and Sun Country’s proposed combination builds off shared DNA
After years of separately developing similar business models, Allegiant and Sun Country have revealed intentions to combine under the Allegiant brand name.
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NewsAvelo to cease operating ICE charter flights on behalf of Trump administration
Discount carrier Avelo Airlines will cease operating deportation flights for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing inconsistent revenue and operational complexity as it withdraws from its Mesa Gateway crew base.
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NewsAvelo to cut six 737-700s from fleet and close trio of bases
Houston-based low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is closing three crew bases and removing six Boeing 737-700s from its fleet as part of network streamlining efforts following a major recapitalisation that has strengthened its balance sheet.
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NewsSchiphol operations besieged by severe winter weather
Dutch carrier KLM cancelled some 400 flights, with a further 28% of its departures delayed, on 6 January alone, on top of an already difficult start to 2026.
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NewsCathay Pacific rolls out classic ‘lettuce leaf’ liveries to mark 80 years of operations
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific has unveiled an old-school “lettuce leaf” livery on an Airbus A350 and will apply the retro scheme to a Boeing 747 Freighter, as part of year-long celebrations marking 80 years since its first operations.
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NewsHawaiian plans to invest $600m in A330 cabin and airport upgrades
Hawaiian Airlines has unveiled a five-year, $600 million investment programme to modernise airports across Hawaii and refresh its Airbus A330 widebody fleet, while pursuing sustainable aviation fuel partnerships and hybrid-electric propulsion technology for inter-island operations.
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NewsAmerican rolls out new livery celebrating century of flight
The new-look 737 is emblazoned with silver rings and the numerals “100” along the forward fuselage, complementing an otherwise recognisable red, white and blue American paint scheme.
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NewsHouston ATC told United 737 pilots to ‘keep your speed up’ before runway excursion
The crew of a United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 that overran a runway in Houston were encouraged by air traffic control to maintain speed during approach, according to an updated NTSB investigation report into the March 2024 accident that saw the aircraft’s left main landing gear collapse.
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NewsAlaska and LATAM end nearly decade-old codeshare partnership
Alaska Airlines has terminated its codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines after nearly a decade
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NewsSpirit Airlines burned $47m in November but maintains $800m in cash reserves
Spirit Airlines presented a mixed financial situation in a monthly operating report for November, as the company appears stressed but not immediately imperilled.
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Airline BusinessAir Transat’s search for profitability continues into 2026
Canadian airline company Transat AT remains optimistic it is on track to realise profits in the long term.
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NewsRise Air takes delivery of Canada’s first ATR 72-600 turboprop
The Saskatchewan-based passenger and cargo operator signed for three new ATR aircraft in November 2024.
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NewsEve Air Mobility completes first hover flight of electric air taxi prototype
Eve Air Mobility has completed the first hover flight of its all-electric air taxi engineering prototype at Embraer’s Gaviao Peixoto test facility in Brazil.
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NewsBombardier secures Global 8000’s type certification from FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration has certificated Bombardier’s ultra-long-range Global 8000 business jet, following Transport Canada’s approval last month.
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NewsVolaris and VivaAerobus agree to ‘merger of equals’ to form new Mexican airline group
Mexican discounters Volaris and have agreed to form a new airline group under a holding company structure in a merger of equals, pending regulatory approval expected in 2026.