All North America articles – Page 217
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NewsJudge dismisses American-JetBlue request to dismiss suit, trial set for November
A US federal judge has sided with the Department of Justice (DOJ) by striking down a request by American Airlines and JetBlue Airways to dismiss a lawsuit against them.
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NewsToronto airport using time-based approach sequencing to cut headwind delays
Toronto airport has become the first in North America to introduce a system intended to optimise spacing of aircraft on approach, based on time intervals, accounting for several factors including weather conditions. Air navigation service Nav Canada transitioned to the ‘Intelligent Approach’ system – initially introduced at London Heathrow – ...
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NewsHow Connect Airlines intends to carve a niche in the US airline market
US start-up Connect Airlines is banking on the efficiency of turboprops and an independent business model to help it carve a niche in the US air travel market.
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NewsWhite House reportedly throws out Trump-era paint scheme for new Air Force One
The US Air Force says technical concerns related to heat build up made the plan for a dark-painted underbelly a potential safety risk.
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NewsUS Air Force stands up F-35 adversary squadron complete with Chinese paint job
The US Air Force is now using its most-advanced fifth-generation fighter to go head-to-head against pilots in training scenarios modeling China’s jets and tactics.
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NewsUS airlines welcome scrapping of pre-departure Covid tests for international air travellers
US airlines have applauded the government’s scrapping of a pre-departure Covid-19 testing mandate for inbound international air travellers.
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NewsMore than half of major defence programmes behind schedule: GAO
The US Government Accountability Office watchdog says in a new report that half of major defence programmes it examined are experiencing delays, including high-profile aircraft programmes.
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NewsAir taxi certification times could be unrealistic: US government report
A US government report suggests certification of electric air taxis could take longer than some manufacturers are promising, citing formidable hurdles yet to be overcome.
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NewsTransat recovers fiscal Q2 revenue, sees further improvement this summer
Transat AT, parent of Canadian holiday specialist Air Transat, reports stronger fiscal-year second quarter results and is expecting summer travel to return to near-normal levels.
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NewsBoeing wins deal to install anti-ship tech on US and Australian jets
Boeing has been awarded a nearly $40 million contract by the US Navy to supply several dozen anti-surface warfare sensor systems for American and Australian aircraft.
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PodcastAirline Business Podcast: Disruption blame game and sustainability action plans
Graham and Lewis consider the blame game that is emerging as airlines and the wider air travel sector grapple with operational challenges.
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NewsConnect Airlines plots expansion with up to 100 hydrogen-powered ATR 72s
Proposed US start-up carrier Connect Airlines is ordering 75 converted ATR 72-600 turboprops, which will be fitted with hydrogen-fuelled powertrains. The firm agreement with Universal Hydrogen also covers an additional 25 converted aircraft. Universal Hydrogen was founded by former Airbus chief technology officer Paul Eremenko, and has an advisory board ...
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NewsUSMC MV-22B Osprey crashes in California
The US military has confirmed that a Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey aircraft has crashed in California.
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NewsDoD releases inflation guidance as aerospace contractors face rising costs
A memo released by the assistant secretary of defence for acquisitions specifies that so-called ”economic price adjustments” should be fair to both the government and suppliers.
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NewsBell awarded contract to modernise RCAF Griffon fleet
Bell Textron Canada was awarded an $637 million contact to modernise the Royal Canadian Air Force’s fleet of 85 CH-146 Griffon utility helicopters.
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NewsNorse Atlantic to open US services from German capital
Transatlantic start-up Norse Atlantic Airways is opening services from the German capital Berlin, operating initially to two US gateways. Norse Atlantic will serve New York JFK daily from 17 August. It will expand the fledgling German network with a service to Los Angeles from 19 August, operating three-times weekly. Norse ...
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NewsSpirit delays shareholder vote on Frontier acquisition
In the latest twist in the drama around Frontier Airlines’ proposed acquisition of ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, Spirit has delayed a key shareholder vote that had been scheduled for later this week.
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NewsRaytheon moves headquarters to Washington, DC area
The 100-year-old manufacturer of guided missiles, aircraft engines and avionics is relocating its headquarters to the Washington, DC area from Massachusetts.
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NewsUS looks to seize 787-8 and G650ER due to Russian sanction violations
Citing violations of export restrictions, a US federal judge has authorised the US government to seize a Boeing 787-8 and Gulfstream G650ER owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
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NewsNorthrop begins Block II upgrades to US Navy E-6 fleet
The US Navy’s first Boeing E-6B Mercury arrived at Northrop Grumman facility in Louisiana for Block II upgrades to command and control systems.