All articles by Jon Hemmerdinger – Page 147
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AAR hopes to open Indian MRO site near year-end
US aircraft maintenance provider AAR expects its planned MRO facility in Indian will open for business near the end of 2018 or at the beginning of 2019, says a top AAR official.
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Jetlines cancels June launch
Canadian startup Jetlines has shelved plans to begin flights in June due to regulatory delays and aircraft acquisition struggles, a development that leaves WestJet's Swoop in position to become the country's first ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC).
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Bombardier sends CS300 to New York for demonstrations
Bombardier appears to be demonstrating a CS300 to JetBlue Airways, which has been moving closer to completing a fleet review that could include a new aircraft order.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: WestJet CEO switch reflects company in flux
The abrupt and unexpected departure last week of WestJet chief executive Gregg Saretsky reflects increasingly contentious relations with newly-unionised pilots and other challenges posed by a broad business transformation, say financial analysts.
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PICTURES: SkyWest receives first 70-seat E175-SC
No one would blame you for thinking SkyWest Airlines' newest regional jet is a run-of-the-mill Embraer 175.
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Keeping E190s remains an option for JetBlue: CFO
Thought JetBlue Airways continues evaluating a potential replacement for its Embraer 190s, a top executive stresses that the airline could ultimately decide to keep the aircraft.
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JetBlue stands by A321LR amid talk of new Boeing model
The chief executive of JetBlue Airways is not ready to discuss interest in Boeing's proposed New Mid-market Airplane (NMA), saying instead that the Airbus A321LR would be the ideal aircraft for a potential transatlantic expansion.
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Sims succeeds Saretsky as chief of WestJet
Former WestJet executive vice-president of commercial Ed Sims has succeeded Gregg Saretsky as president and chief executive of the Calgary-based airline, effective immediately.
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MRO sector backs bill aimed at easing aviation mechanic shortage
Several US lawmakers have introduced legislation that could provide $25 million in funding to help head off a potentially serious shortage of qualified aviation technicians.
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United 777 lost cowling due to fan blade 'separation': NTSB
Separation of an engine fan blade caused a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 enroute to Honolulu to lose its engine cowling on 13 February, according to a preliminary report released 5 March by the US National Transportation Safety Board.
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Omni Air to set new high for first officer pay: union
A small US charter carrier called Omni Air International may have set a new high-water mark for pilot pay, agreeing to a contract that will make its first-year first officers the highest-paid in the US industry, according to its pilots' union.
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Hawaiian waiting for news of next A321neo delivery: CEO
Hawaiian Airlines, which cut summer flying due to delays by Airbus in delivery of A321neos, still does not know when it will receive its next aircraft from Airbus.
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Hawaiian signs for 10 787-9s and cancels A330-800 order
Hawaiian Airlines has signed a letter of intent to purchase 10 Boeing 787-9s, and it has cancelled its order for six Airbus A330-800s, the company says.
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Boeing sees 'big opportunity' in new midsize aircraft: McAllister
The head of Boeing's commercial aircraft division made clear on 1 March that the company sees a strong business case for developing a new airplane roughly equal in size to the company's 767.
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Hawaiian's A330-800 order remains in place, for now: airline
Hawaiian Airlines confirms it has not cancelled an order for six Airbus A330-800s, countering reports that the carrier had already terminated its deal with Airbus in favour of Boeing 787-9s.
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Aeromexico CEO expects competition on US routes will ease
The chief executive of Aeromexico expects competitive pressure on routes between Mexico and the USA will ease in 2018, a change that could provide some relief to downward pressure on yields.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: UPS goes big with freighters as e-commerce booms
In the early hours of 1 February, a gleaming white-and-brown Boeing 747 touched down in Louisville, Kentucky, and taxied to a stand.
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ATSG-Precision A321 Freighter on track for 2019 deliveries
US air cargo company Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) still aims to receive type certification for its Airbus A321 converted freighter by 2019, says chief executive Joe Hete.
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Bombardier's trade court win came down to seat count
The US International Trade Commission's ruling in favour of Bombardier did not hinge on some obscure legal technicality in the end.
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NewsBombardier may begin CSeries deliveries to Delta in 2018
Bombardier suggests that it could deliver CS100s to Delta Air Lines from its Montreal Mirabel facility this year, despite earlier comments from the airline that it wanted the aircraft to come from the airframer's proposed Alabama assembly site.