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January 2024 U.S. airline traffic data up 4.0% from the same month last year
U.S. airlines carried 70.0 million systemwide (domestic and international) scheduled service passengers in January 2024, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
Lufthansa reaches wage accord with cabin crew, averting strikes
Deutsche Lufthansa AG clinched a wage accord with cabin crew, ending months of intense negotiations that had been punctured by crippling strikes at Europe’s largest…
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SmartLynx Airlines launches summer season: up to 200 destinations and rising market demand
For this summer season, SmartLynx Airlines, a leading European ACMI provider, is set to cover a roster of 191 destinations in 45 countries for clients…
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Boeing crisis of confidence deepens with 787 now under scrutiny
Boeing Co. faces a deepening crisis of confidence after an engineer at the US planemaker alleged the company took manufacturing shortcuts on its 787 Dreamliner…
Delta’s outlook tops estimates on revival of business travel
Delta Air Lines Inc. expects earnings to exceed Wall Street’s projections for the second quarter as the carrier benefits from a step-up in corporate travel…
Air India dealt blow as aircraft technicians plan strike
Trouble for Air India Ltd. is mounting with aircraft technicians planning a strike later this month after its pilots voiced concerns last week about being…
Boeing shares fall after report on 787 whistleblower claims
Boeing Co. fell as much as 2.5% to its lowest in five months after the New York Times reported that the Federal Aviation Administration is…
WestJet provides critical air access to New Brunswick with introduction of service between Fredericton and Calgary
Beginning June 20, 2024, WestJet will operate new non-stop, twice weekly seasonal service between Fredericton and Calgary, igniting two-way tourism and business opportunities, while also…
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Boeing’s 777 ‘gliders’ signal more cash woes
Boeing Co. likely didn’t deliver any 777 freighters during the first quarter, adding to its cash woes at a time when 737 Max handovers are…
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United Airlines delays two new routes amid FAA safety review
United Airlines Holdings Inc. is delaying two new routes due to growth restrictions imposed while US aviation authorities carry out a safety review of the…