All United States articles – Page 14
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NewsAmerican targeting 200-jet long-haul fleet by 2029
American Airlines forecasts its fleet of long-haul aircraft will increase from about 125 to 200 jets – including about 40 A321XLRs – by the end of the decade.
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NewsTrump Administration orders military aircraft to support border crackdown
The Pentagon says fixed-wing transports will be used to repatriate some 5,000 undocumented migrants detained by US customs officials, while additional rotary-wing assets and crews will be deployed to the US-Mexico border to support monitoring efforts.
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NewsBreeze records first full-quarter operational profit as network matures
Salt Lake City-based Breeze said the milestone comes as its US network matures, and is partially attributable to holiday travel demand overcoming the dampening effect of the recent US presidential election on bookings.
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NewsRoughly two-thirds of United’s 2024 delays caused by ATC issues
United Airlines struggled significantly with air traffic control-related delays at its congested airport hubs last year as the Federal Aviation Administration still lacks sufficient numbers of controllers, particularly in the Northeast USA.
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NewsFirst Polish F-35s depart Lockheed factory for pilot training work in Arkansas
Two F-35As belonging to Poland left Lockheed Martin’s assembly line in Fort Worth, Texas in December and arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas, where Polish aviators and support crew will train on the stealth fighter.
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NewsUSAF F-15Es with advanced electronic warfare systems arrive at UK base
BAE Systems says its Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) provides the fourth-generation F-15 ability to penetrate and manoeuvre into battle spaces protected by modern integrated air-defence systems.
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NewsUnited’s three busiest-ever operational days cap highly profitable year
United’s strong fourth-quarter performance continues the trend of the “Big Two” – Delta Air Lines and United – raking in profits while fellow major US carriers American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lag behind.
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NewsHead of US Coast Guard sacked in part over helicopter fleet issues
Among his first acts as the newly-sworn in US president, Donald Trump dismissed the commandant of the US Coast Guard, with long-standing issues around rotary-wing procurement cited as being among the causes.
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NewsAir Wisconsin plans to let capacity purchase agreement with American expire
US regional carrier Air Wisconsin is winding down its capacity purchase agreement with American Airlines as it initiates a strategic shift toward charter and essential air service flying.
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NewsSpirit Airlines secures $300m financing infusion for post-bankruptcy operations
US discounter Spirit Airlines has secured an additional $300 million in financing from debt holders as it prepares to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
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NewsPentagon continues stealth fighter rotations to Japan while awaiting F-15EX
Flights of F-35, F-22 and F-16 fighters continue to cycle through the strategic Kadena air base on Okinawa to backfill F-15CDs being permanently retired from service.
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NewsAirlines for America chief Nicholas Calio to retire at year end
Nicholas Calio will retire from his position as chief executive of Airlines for America (A4A) at the end of this year, concluding a 14-year run of leading an industry advocacy organisation for US cargo and passenger carriers.
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NewsDelta adds longtime Walmart executive Judith McKenna to board of directors
Delta Air Lines has appointed former Walmart International chief Judith McKenna as the newest member of its board of directors.
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NewsFrontier’s break from ULCC model continues with free seat upgrades for top-tier loyalty members
Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is continuing along the “premiumisation” pathway by rolling out free seat upgrades for its highest-tier loyalty programme members.
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NewsUS carrier Silver Airways aims to emerge from restructuring in first quarter
The Hollywood, Florida-based operator recently told FlightGlobal that it plans to complete the process in the first quarter but declined to be more specific, citing “pending proceedings” with the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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NewsUSA clears possible Bell 412 sale to Zambia
The US government has cleared the possible sale of Bell 412 utility helicopters to Zambia.
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In depthDenmark eyes Greenland airport upgrades to support F-35 fighter deployment
Amid ominous messaging from US president-elect Donald Trump about the need to control Greenland for national security purposes, Copenhagen says it will expand the Danish defence presence on the autonomous Arctic island, including by upgrading a former air base to support Denmark’s new Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters.
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NewsSoutheast storm forcing major US carriers to cancel hundreds of flights
Severe winter weather is disrupting airline operations in the Southeast USA, with major carriers American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines cancelling hundreds of flights on 10 January.
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NewsSouthwest executes sale-leaseback deal involving dozens of older 737s
Southwest Airlines has entered a sale-leaseback transaction involving 36 of its Boeing 737-800s with US lessor Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management.
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In depthWashington targets more than 130 Chinese firms as military suppliers
The list features numerous subsidiaries of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China that actively produce fighters, bombers, rotorcraft and trainers for the Chinese military, alongside commercial airframer Comac.