All articles by Howard Hardee – Page 3
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Airline BusinessBrazilian carriers Azul and Gol ride surging international travel demand
Both carriers report booming demand for long-haul international flights out of Brazil, a phenomenon responsible for surges in third-quarter capacity and revenue.
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Airline BusinessAeromexico posts strong Q3 on heels of ‘dual IPO’
Mexican carrier reports stable revenue and maintained profitability during the July-September period, with international operations performing strongly across all regions despite domestic capacity cuts.
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NewsAvianca names Gabriel Oliva as president as CEO Frederico Pedreira plans to step down
Colombian carrier Avianca has named chief operating officer Gabriel Oliva as president, effective immediately, with current CEO Frederico Pedreira planning to step down at the end of February. Oliva retains his responsibilities as COO. The leadership transition comes as Abra Group embarks on a new growth phase, with ...
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NewsAbra Group seeks approval to acquire Chilean carrier SKY Airline
Latin American airline company Abra Group has requested approval to incorporate Chilean low-cost carrier SKY Airline, while also signalling intention to retain SKY’s brand identity.
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NewsUPS MD-11 failed to gain more than 100ft of altitude climbing out of Louisville: US NTSB
The UPS Boeing MD-11 cargo jet that suffered a wing-engine separation during take-off in Louisville, Kentucky on 4 November failed to gain more than 100ft of altitude, rather than its previously disclosed altitude point of 475ft.
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Airline BusinessSpirit’s network cuts open doors for rival ULCCs Frontier and Allegiant
As a major competitor’s struggles cause it to enact sweeping fleet and network cuts, a pair of ultra-low-cost carriers – Frontier Airlines and Allegiant Air – are capitalising on the opportunity.
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NewsAllegiant appoints CFO Robert Neal as president
Allegiant disclosed the move earlier this week, filling a role has been vacant since Scott Sheldon resigned as president and chief operating officer in April 2023.
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NewsSpirit Airlines senior leadership commits to salary cuts matching pilots’ union reductions
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines’ senior leadership has agreed to take pay cuts matching reductions accepted by its pilots’ union, as the Florida-based airline reaches tentative labour agreements during Chapter 11 restructuring.
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NewsUzbekistan Airways converts eight 787-9 options into firm orders
Uzbekistan Airways has converted eight options for Boeing 787-9 aircraft into firm orders, following up on a significant fleet-expansion agreement that the Tashkent headquartered carrier reach with Boeing in September.
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Airline BusinessAir Canada turns profit despite labour pressure on Q3 earnings
A crippling Air Canada flight attendants’ union strike that forced a complete operational shutdown across the carrier’s network in August suppressed the carrier’s third-quarter earnings by about three percentage points.
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NewsArcher purchases Los Angeles-area airport for planned 2028 Olympics air taxi operations
Archer said on 6 November that it has signed a signed a series of agreements to purchase the “one-of-kind Los Angeles asset”, also known as Jack Northrop Field.
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NewsBoeing lands ‘flexible’ deal for up to 14 737s and 787s with Somon Air
Hot on the heels of disclosing a deal for up to 15 787 Dreamliners with Air Astana, Boeing has another accord for up to 14 aircraft with Tajikistan’s Somon Air.
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NewsRegional airlines likely facing deepest cuts in FAA traffic-reduction plan
Regional airlines are waiting to see how drastically their operations will be reduced by the Federal Aviation Administration’s plan to cut air traffic volumes in key markets to ease pressure on the country’s increasingly strained air traffic control (ATC) system.
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Airline BusinessWeek 45 2025: US discounters look to ride rising tide of demand amid difficult year
With major US airlines all checking in with third-quarter earnings reports, attention now turns to the USA’s long-struggling low-cost sector.
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NewsIATA and ALTA decry Brazilian bill prohibiting airlines from charging bag, seat-change fees
Major airline industry groups are decrying a proposed Brazilian law that would require airlines operating in the country to provide free checked and carry-on bags, a measure the groups characterise as a “serious threat” to airline competition and airfare affordability.
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NewsSun Country completes Amazon cargo fleet expansion to 20 737s
Assembling the full fleet of freighters marks a turning point in Sun Country’s strategic focus. Now, it will shift attention to growing the scheduled passenger side of its operation.
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NewsAscend Airways Malaysia secures approval to start cargo flights
Wet-lease specialist Ascend Airways Malaysia has secured an air operator’s certificate (AOC), clearing the new Malaysian airline to launch operations next month.
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NewsUS revokes approval for Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and Volaris routes amid Mexico City slot dispute
The Trump administration has disapproved more than a dozen current and planned routes operated by Mexican carriers including Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and Volaris, escalating a dispute over airport slot restrictions and “open skies” obligations.
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Airline BusinessMain cabin demand improves for American amid pivot to premium
American is rolling out new premium products across its fleet, from its new Airbus A321XLRs to its older 777-200s.
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NewsAmerican’s first A321XLR comes amid push toward premium seating
As American Airlines chases the industry trend of appealing to higher-paying air travellers, it is introducing its new Flagship Suite business class on additional long-haul aircraft.