All articles by Howard Hardee – Page 56
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Airline BusinessBoeing betting that SAF will carry aviation to net-zero carbon target
Though propulsion systems powered by electricity and hydrogen show promise, Boeing says sustainable aviation fuel has emerged as the leading emissions-reduction strategy for airlines worldwide.
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NewsSun Country’s utilisation hindered by low ‘pilot production’
Minnesota-based ultra-low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines reports that its aircraft utilisation been held back in recent months by a lack of pilot instructors and first officers willing to upgrade to captain.
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NewsPilots’ strike authorisation vote to have ‘no impact’ on operations: FedEx
US-based logistics specialist FedEx is downplaying its pilots’ vote to authorise a potential strike as a collective bargaining tactic that will have ”no impact on our service”.
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NewsXwing lands USAF contract for autonomous cargo trials
Autonomous flight technology developer Xwing has won a 21-month contract with the US Air Force (USAF) to operate pilotless cargo trials, becoming the latest aviation start-up to partner with the US military.
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NewsSouthwest Airlines pilots vote to authorise strike
Roughly 10,000 pilots represented by Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) have voted emphatically in favour of authorising a strike as negotiations with the airline on a new contract have stalled.
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NewsLong aircraft maintenance turnaround times contribute to GlobalX’s Q1 loss
South Florida start-up carrier Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) reported a modest first-quarter loss of $6 million as long turnaround times for heavy maintenance kept some of its aircraft grounded throughout the period.
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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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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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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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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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NewsFrontier launches its ‘largest expansion’ with eight new routes from Puerto Rico
Frontier Airlines is launching direct flights from Puerto Rico to eight major cities in the US and Mexico, expanding its Puerto Rican network to 20 destinations.
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NewsJoby reports Q1 loss, will issue $180m in stock to long-term investor
Electric air taxi start-up Joby Aviation has entered an agreement to issue $180 million of common stock to long-term Joby investor Baillie Gifford, providing a cash infusion as the company pushes to certify its aircraft.
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NewsFrontier loses $13m in Q1, shifts strategy to peak travel periods
Frontier Airlines is tweaking its network strategy to focus more on peak periods for leisure travel and “reducing under-performing flying”.
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NewsAllegiant reports $56m Q1 profit on strong demand, ancillary revenue
Ultra low-cost carrier Allegiant Air’s leisure-oriented business is humming along smoothly and shows no sign of slowing.
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NewsCanada’s Cargojet posts $30.5m Q1 profit amid ‘softer economic conditions’
Canadian operator Cargojet Airways posted a C$30.5 million ($22.5 million)profit amid “softer economic conditions” during the first three months of 2023, compared with a C$56.4 million loss during the first quarter of last year.
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NewsAlaska Airlines, ZeroAvia to develop ‘world’s largest’ zero-emission aircraft
Alaska Airlines has delivered a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 turboprop to be retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system by powertrain developer ZeroAvia.
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NewsBreeze Airways plans first international flights, to Mexico
US start-up carrier Breeze Airways has applied for permission to begin operating international flights as it plans a route from Los Angeles to popular Mexican vacation destination San Jose del Cabo.
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NewsSun Country plots expansion and ‘big city connectivity’ this summer
In a crowded market for North American low-cost carriers, how does long-running Sun Country Airlines distinguish itself from other discounters?
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NewsPilots’ union accuses SkyWest of launching ‘alter-ego charter’ service
As SkyWest Airlines plans to roll out a new charter service, the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) is decrying the new business line as an attempt to “roll back the clock and skirt the aviation safety rules”.