Airline stocks soar as American, United add back flights
It is among the signs that the slow recovery in air travel will gain speed this summer
American Airlines soars on news it will boost US flights in July
American Airlines Group Inc shares jumped by 25% after it said Thursday it will significantly boost its U.S. flight schedule next month after dramatic reductions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, flying more than 55% of its July 2019 domestic capacity.
Amazon Air expands fleet of Boeing jets
Amazon has added 12 additional Boeing aircraft to its existing fleet of 70 aircraft.
Airlines gain final approval to drop services to 75 domestic airports
15 airlines have received government approval to temporarily halt services to 75 domestic airlines.
FAA chief called before Senate to testify about Boeing plane
The FAA chief Stephen Dickson will appear before the panel June 17th.
US board urges helicopter makers to add crash-data recorder after Kobe's death
Bryant, 41, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people died when a twin-engine Sikorsky S-76B helicopter slammed into a hillside outside Los Angeles.
Southwest Airlines offers buyout packages, temporary leaves to 'ensure survival'
Southwest Airlines Co on Monday extended buyout packages and temporary paid leaves to employees in what its chief executive said was an effort to "ensure survival."
Ryanair must face U.S. shareholder lawsuit over unionization comments
Ryanair Holdings Plc and Chief Executive Michael O'Leary failed to persuade a U.S. judge to dismiss a securities fraud lawsuit accusing Europe's largest budget airline of defrauding them by downplaying its willingness to recognize labor unions.
United Airlines cutting 13 top exec jobs, adding international flights in July
United Airlines Holdings Inc said on Friday it will eliminate 13 officer positions even as it adds international flights back to its network.
American Airlines says to cut management and support staff by 30%
All major U.S. airlines have said they will need to shrink in the fall
Boeing restarts 737 Max production
Boeing has restarted its Renton, Washington, facility's production of the 737 MAX at a "low rate" after halting production in January.
American Airlines’ latest coronavirus travel measures include these perks
The airline previously announced it would require staff and passengers to wear face covers.
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 US jobs with thousands more planned
Boeing also disclosed it plans "several thousand remaining layoffs" in the next few months but did not say where those would take place.
Boeing and Airbus study how coronavirus behaves during air travel
Their work will involve academics, engineers and medical experts who will examine new measures to prevent disease transmission on airplanes, according to the companies and people involved in their discussions.
Air Force waives height requirement for pilots
The Air Force said it changed the policy to encourage a "more diverse pool of applicants."
Latam Airlines files for bankruptcy protection as coronavirus tightens grip on travel
Latam Airlines, South America’s biggest carrier, sought U.S. bankruptcy protection Tuesday as it grapples with a sharp downturn in air travel sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.
Germany, Lufthansa agree on $9.8B bailout
Government’s plan to take 20% stake in airline still needs regulatory approval
Memorial Day air travel during coronavirus hits an all-time low
Memorial Day travel this year hits a record low for Americans living through the coronavirus pandemic.
Pakistan plane with 98 on board crashes near Karachi
A passenger plane with 98 people on board crashed in a crowded neighborhood on the edge of the international airport near Pakistan's port city of Karachi on Friday after what appeared to be an engine failure during landing.
JetBlue CEO on coronavirus protection: People should feel 'completely comfortable' on planes with new rules
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes said Thursday that customers should feel "completely comfortable" traveling with new safety measures in place.