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The WestJet Group furthers future growth with the addition of three more Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

Source: WestJet Airline continues fleet growth with additional leased aircraft The WestJet Group has announced it will acquire three additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, from SMBC Aviation Capital. These aircraft are in addition to the six new-to-WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft the WestJet Group announced earlier this summer. "With our longstanding partner SMBC, we are thrilled to be adding three more Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to our growing fleet as we execute upon our mission of providing affordable air travel options to our guests," said Mike Scott, WestJet Group, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. The acquisition of nine leased Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in the last six months allows the airline to bolster its plan [...]

2024-09-09T07:32:15+03:00September 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Boeing Historic Contract Offer and Tentative Agreement with IAM Districts 751 & W24

Source: Boeing Boeing has reached a tentative agreement on a historic contract offer with IAM Districts 751 & W24, which represent 33,000+ Boeing employees. See www.boeing.com/IAM2024 for details. Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope shared the following in a video message to employees: "We've what's important to you for the new contract. And we have reached a tentative agreement with the union on a historic offer that takes care of you and your family. The contract offer provides the largest-ever general wage increase, lower medical cost share to make healthcare more affordable, greater company contributions toward your retirement, and improvements for a better work-life balance. Just as important, this contract deepens our commitment to the Pacific Northwest. Boeing's [...]

2024-09-09T08:23:05+03:00September 9th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $2 Billion in Grants to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across the U.S.

Source: FAA The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $1.9 billion for 519 grants in 48 states, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, in its fifth announcement under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). An additional $269 million was also announced in FY 2023 Supplemental Discretionary Grants to fund 62 projects at 56 U.S. airports. This competitive grant program under the Airport Improvement Program assists airport owners and operators in the development and improvement of our nation's airport system. "The Biden-Harris Administration is funding projects across the country that are making airports safer and more efficient for the passengers who travel through them and for the airport and airline employees who [...]

2024-09-09T07:38:28+03:00September 9th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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American Airlines debuts summer 2025 schedule with new routes to Europe

Source: American Airlines American will offer customers five new routes to Europe starting in summer 2025. For the first time since 2019, American will offer nonstop flights to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI). American continues to grow its comprehensive global network, connecting more unique origin and destination pairs than any other U.S. carrier. While autumn is on the horizon, American Airlines is gearing up to bring more travelers to Europe next summer with five new routes. As the airline continues to grow its trans-Atlantic service, American will resume flights to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI), for the first time since 2019 and add new routes to Athens, Greece (ATH); Madrid (MAD); Milan (MXP) and Rome (FCO). “We look forward to providing customers more ways [...]

2024-09-06T07:28:13+03:00September 6th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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ATL Opens First Six Gates of its Concourse D Widening Project

Source: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Similar to sprinters at the recently completed Paris Olympic games, crews and stakeholders at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) ran their own “sprint” that resulted in today’s completion of Phase 1 of ATL’s Concourse D Widening Project. The accelerated schedule for D Widening’s Phase 1 enabled the Airport and partners to complete the work and reopen six gates by the Sept. 5 deadline. Within three months of the last module being transported across runways and taxiways, the Department of Aviation constructed approximately 21,000 square feet of additional boarding-level space in Concourse D. The sections will now accommodate the newest Aircraft Design Group (ADG) III, such as the Boeing 737 Max and Airbus 321 Neo. All work was completed [...]

2024-09-06T08:12:09+03:00September 6th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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Delta Business Traveler debuts with tailored offers for every kind of business flier

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is the first U.S. airline to provide a dedicated program for all business travelers — regardless of their company’s size or relationship with Delta.   Flying Delta weekly for your consulting gig, sporadically for a conference or to catch that quarterly meeting? Delta now has you covered with Delta Business Traveler — a new program that rewards business travelers of all kinds, whether you’re a small business owner, a seasoned commuting road warrior or heading out on that first sales call. With Delta Business Traveler, Delta is providing even more added value to SkyMiles Members, whether they're traveling for business or leisure. Once enrolled, those travelers will receive exclusive offers, including a free trial and exclusive [...]

2024-09-06T08:29:29+03:00September 6th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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USDOT Seeks to Protect Consumers’ Airline Rewards in Probe of Four Largest U.S. Airlines’ Rewards Practices

Source: US DOT Secretary Buttigieg orders airlines to provide reports, records as part of DOT inquiry aimed at protecting the value of rewards and benefits earned by travelers Inquiry follows joint CFPB-DOT public hearing on airline rewards programs earlier this year The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) launched an inquiry into the four largest U.S. airlines’ rewards programs that is aimed at protecting rewards customers from potential unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices. As part of the probe, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg sent letters to American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines ordering them to provide records and submit reports with detailed information about their rewards programs, practices, and policies. DOT’s probe is focused on the [...]

2024-09-06T08:05:36+03:00September 6th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Southwest Airlines Brings Back its Limited-Time Companion Pass Promotion!

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co. announces the return of its highly-coveted Companion Pass® promotion. The airline's Companion Pass allows Rapid Rewards®1 Members to designate one person to fly with them for free2 every time the Member purchases or redeems points for a flight. "We love offering this Companion Pass promotion because it allows our Members to experience one of the many benefits of our award-winning Rapid Rewards program," said Jennifer Bridie, Vice President of Marketing at Southwest Airlines. "Earlier this year, we launched Cash + Points, giving our Customers extra flexibility to make their points go further. And now, for the first time, Members can use their Rapid Rewards points, a combination of cash and points, or other eligible [...]

2024-09-06T08:51:10+03:00September 6th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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The Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) welcomes CEPA as a new airport member

Source: ACI-LAC International Airports Council of Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce the incorporation of the Autonomous Executive Port Commission (CEPA) as a new airport member. This accession reinforces CEPA's commitment to its institutional management and country vision, contributing significantly to aviation. CEPA works hard on the modernization of its companies and on the execution of investment projects in ports and airports, with the aim of continuing to provide efficient, safe and uninterrupted services to its users and the general public. The significant investments in airport infrastructure made by the Government of President Nayib Bukele have positioned El Salvador as the most modern and safest airport in the Central American region. In addition, the various strategies [...]

2024-09-05T07:49:54+03:00September 5th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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EASA Launches Public Consultation for Proposals on Drone Airworthiness and Certification

Source: EASA The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2024-06 to consult aviation stakeholders and citizens on draft proposals for the initial and continuing airworthiness of certified unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). EASA proposes amendments to the existing acceptable means of compliance and guidance material (AMC & GM) to the UAS Regulations and Part 21, as well as new AMC & GM to the newly published Regulations (EU) 2024/1107 and (EU) 2024/1109, which were based on EASA Opinion No 03/2023. The draft proposals aim to: ensure a high and uniform level of safety for UAS subject to certification and operated in the ‘specific’ category; provide guidance to the EU Member States’ competent authorities for the application of the UAS [...]

2024-09-05T08:34:46+03:00September 5th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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