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U.S. cargo and passenger airlines gained 1,513 jobs in July 2024
U.S. airline total number of employees (both full-time and part-time)
Southwest Air orders more pilot training after safety lapses
Southwest Airlines Co. is requiring all of its pilots to undergo additional training at its Dallas base after a series of flight incidents this year…
US airlines may soon face cash penalties for delayed flights
The Biden Administration is working on a proposed compensation scheme requiring major US airlines to pay passengers for disrupted flights, in addition to meals and…
Southwest Chairman Kelly to retire, under pressure from activist Elliott
Southwest Airlines on Tuesday announced changes to its board including the retirement of Chairman Gary Kelly, but reiterated its support for CEO Bob Jordan despite…
Airbus CEO upbeat on new engine technology, but says jury still out
The head of European planemaker Airbus said novel open-rotor technology being tested by engine maker CFM International offers promising efficiencies and reductions in emissions but…
FAA investigating Delta airplane that struck tail of regional jet
Delta Air Lines said on Tuesday the wing of one of its planes struck a regional jet while taxiing for departure at Atlanta airport, damaging…
Boeing must be ‘in the green’ before 737 Max cap is lifted, FAA head says
Boeing Co.’s quality control monitors must turn solidly green before US aviation safety regulators will be convinced the planemaker can support higher production rates and…
Air Canada plans flight cancelations as pilots’ strike nears
Air Canada says it’s making plans to suspend flights beginning on Sept. 15 if a new contract is not reached with the union representing more…
US to investigate after Delta planes collide on Atlanta tarmac
US aviation authorities are investigating after a pair of Delta Air Lines Inc. planes collided on a taxiway in Atlanta, damaging both aircraft.
China’s Comac eyes Singapore, Hong Kong for overseas offices
Chinese planemaker Comac is considering opening its first offices in Asia outside of mainland China, people familiar with the matter said, as part of a…