Delta releases full-length video educating employees on Gulf carrier subsidies

In the latest US3/ME3 spat, Delta Air Lines released a 15-minute long documentary-style video regarding the unfairness of government subsidies to the Middle East's three largest airlines from their respective countries. Delta is urging their employees to watch the video, share it with friends and family, and join the US3 in asking the U.S. government to take action. (news.delta.com) 更多...

Silver Airways Places Orders for up to 50 ATRs

Fort Lauderdale-based regional carrier Silver Airways has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 50 ATR-42-600 turboprops to replace their aging Saab 340s. The airline plans to take delivery of the first 20 or so airframes towards the end of 2017 and they also have the option to convert later orders to the larger ATR-72-600. This news is a major coup for ATR and an absolute surprise from Silver Airways. (airwaysmag.com) 更多...

Singapore Changi Airport Terminal Reopened after Fire

Singapore Changi Airport's Terminal 2 reopened five hours after a fire broke out, which prevented its use and affected flight operations. (www.bloomberg.com) 更多...

Southwest Airlines Say Flights to Hawaii are a Priority, Canada is on the Radar

Southwest CEO says flights to Hawaii are a priority while flights to Canada are on the radar but currently not a priority. (www.usatoday.com) 更多...

United Airlines to Offer Flights out of Paine Field

Following suit with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines will become the second carrier to offer flights out of Paine Field starting in fall 2018. This puts the planned passenger terminal out KPAE/PAE to almost full capacity. United plans to operate six daily flights to it's Denver and San Francisco hubs. (www.seattletimes.com) 更多...

Swoop Announces Seven Routes to U.S.

WestJet's ultra low cost subsidiary is "Swooping" into the U.S. with an announcement to begin service to seven destinations. The first route will be between Edmonton and Las Vegas starting October 11. The airline will also begin service to Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Phoenix/Mesa, and Tampa by the end of October. In addition, Swoop will replace WestJet on Edmonton-Las Vegas, Hamilton-Las Vegas, Hamilton-Orlando, and Edmonton-Phoenix/Mesa routes. (www.usatoday.com) 更多...

California Pacific Airlines shuts down after 2 months

California Pacific Airlines, after two months of operations has shut down with employees furloughed with no return-to-work date in place. The company informed the FAA on January 16 that it has ceased operations. Initially, the airline suspended it's Carlsbad route network until further notice, but has now ended the Essential Air Service routes out of Denver to Pierre and Watertown in South Dakota as well. Founder Ted Vallas insists that the airline will be back in operation some time before… (www.sandiegouniontribune.com) 更多...

DOT Approves Contour Airlines for Service to Crescent City

The Department of Transportation has approved the Alternate Essential Air Service application for Crescent City opening the way for Contour Airlines to begin offering service between CEC and Oakland. The DOT will enter into a grant agreement with Crescent City to provide over $3 million in financial assistance for the pending airline service. Contour will operate the ERJ-135 fitted with 30 seats and hopes to begin service by April 2018. (www.triplicate.com) 更多...

Midwest Express files with SEC in first step toward official comeback

It's a start, but the official comeback of Midwest Express kicked off with the private stock offering to the SEC made by executives spearheading the effort. As of right now, it's all preliminary as there's no set timeline for the return of the iconic airline brand. (www.bizjournals.com) 更多...

California Pacific Airlines Starts Service on November 1st

Following a delay due to issues with lease and environmental review applications with San Diego County, California Pacific Airlines is officially scheduled to begin service out of Carlsbad on November 1, 2018. The airline appears to be putting priority emphasis on routes to Phoenix and San Jose first for business travelers while additional routes to Las Vegas, Oakland and Cabo San Lucas planned for roll-out in May 2019. San Diego County hopes to see success with both California Pacific as well… (www.thecoastnews.com) 更多...