SkyWest has agreed to purchase 16 new Embraer E175 jets, for operation in the Delta Air Lines network, adding to the 71 E175 jets SkyWest already operates for Delta. The 76-seat aircraft will have a three-class configuration
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Disturbing results from a survey of US cabin crew, many of whom have suffered passenger abuse and violence, have led the Flight Attendants Union to call on the FAA & DOJ to take action and make a zero-tolerance policy permanent
British Airways has extended its contract with Lufthansa Technik for base maintenance services for its Airbus A380 aircraft fleet. The contract will run from August 2022 for more than five years and includes services for the airline’s 12 A380s to be performed in Manila
The installation of the Open IFE platform from Anuvu makes Cathay Pacific the first airline to deliver ultra-HD image quality on A321neo aircraft
Investments in AI, technology and innovation are giving revenue analysts at Malaysia Airlines greater flexibility in a highly competitive market, and the ability to deliver personalised offers with the right pricing
FlightPlan: C-Suite Week, an online event hosted by Inmarsat and APEX, has aired a series of ‘no holds barred’ discussions with the CEOs of Qatar Airways, AirAsia, United Airlines, TAP Air Portugal and IATA, who agreed that recovery is being slowed by a ‘lack of global synchronisation’ with regard to air travel
The first factory-installed Intelsat 2Ku system has been delivered on an A321neo. The fitment marks the availability of 2Ku as a factory-installed option to airlines on their Airbus A320 Family aircraft, offering access to the global Intelsat network
Earlier this month many residents of England celebrated the UK Government’s easing of Covid restrictions in the nation’s bars and restaurants, and the celebrations can continue in the sky, as Virgin Atlantic is reopening its onboard bars for the first time in 15 months
United Airlines has announced its Q2 2021 financial results, which, despite a net loss of US$0.4 billion, indicate recovery. Indeed the company says it expects positive adjusted pre-tax income in the third and fourth quarters of 2021 as travel demand rebounds
Ontario-based Porter Airlines has placed a firm order for 30 Embraer E195-E2 jets, with purchase rights for a further 50, to help meet its plan to extend services throughout North America. First delivery and entry into service is scheduled from Q3 2022