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United Airlines Launches $100 Million Investment Vehicle for SAF
United Airlines launched a first-of-its-kind investment vehicle with over $100 million to support startups focusing on cutting air...
icarussmith20
Mar 1, 20234 min read


Biden urges US carriers to follow American Airlines on family seating
REUTERS — President Joe Biden on Tuesday called on U.S. airlines to follow American Airlines (AAL.O) in committing to eliminating family...
icarussmith20
Mar 1, 20232 min read


The extraordinary train lifeline behind Ukraine’s Rail Force One
CNN — It was “Rail Force One” – the overnight train that took US President Biden on a diplomatic odyssey from Przemyśl Główny in Poland...
icarussmith20
Feb 27, 20239 min read


No Pilot, No Problem? Here’s How Soon Self-Flying Planes Will Take Off
In January, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun revealed an open secret in the world of aviation. “I think the future of autonomy is real for civil,”...
icarussmith20
Feb 27, 20238 min read


JetBlue Fights Biden, Flight Attendants Over Spirit Merger
JetBlue (JBLU) - Get Free Report and Spirit Airlines (SAVE) - Get Free Report have agreed to a $3.8 billion merger deal but federal...
icarussmith20
Feb 27, 20233 min read


United is Introducing a New Family Seating Policy – Will Other Airlines Follow Suit?
In a move that may set the new standard for domestic airline seating policies, United Airlines announced on Monday a change in policy...
icarussmith20
Feb 24, 20233 min read


Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker Steps Down As Chairman
The former CEO of American Airlines, Doug Parker, has announced he will be stepping down as chairman of the company's board of directors....
icarussmith20
Feb 24, 20233 min read


Delta Air Lines Has a Secret Weapon for Delighting Customers
I know that most people don't think highly of having to talk to customer service. That's true for almost every type of company, though I...
icarussmith20
Feb 23, 20233 min read


American Airlines Cuts Nearly 50,000 Flights From Summer Schedule
American Airlines has cut almost 50,000 flights from its summer schedule, with June and July being the most affected months. According to...
icarussmith20
Feb 23, 20232 min read


Airlines Turn Market Darlings as Covid Forces Business Rejig
Unloved during the pandemic with their business paralyzed almost overnight, airlines that cut back to survive the crisis are now blowing...
icarussmith20
Feb 22, 20234 min read


FAA Proposes $175,000 Fine Against SpaceX for Not Submitting Required Pre-Launch Data
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $175,000 civil penalty against Space...
icarussmith20
Feb 21, 20231 min read


United Airlines introduces a new family seating policy
CNN — United Airlines has a new seat map feature that will help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge, the...
icarussmith20
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Record Breaking Air India Commission to Create One Million Jobs in US & UK
Air India’s record aircraft deal is set to demonstrate the airline’s potential as a “world-class proposition”, all while creating and...
icarussmith20
Feb 20, 20232 min read


Houston-area crash between truck, Union Pacific train kills driver, derails 20-plus rail cars
ADAM ZUVANICH The cargo on the train included some hazardous materials, prompting Union Pacific to monitor air quality at the site of the...
icarussmith20
Feb 14, 20232 min read


United Flight From Maui Came Within 800 Feet of Striking Pacific Ocean
By Christine Chung The plane, a Boeing 777-200, climbed to 2,200 feet on Dec. 18 before entering a steep dive and falling at a rate of...
icarussmith20
Feb 14, 20233 min read


American Airlines Union Leader Tells New Pilots to Fly for Delta
By Ryan Erik King American Airlines is currently negotiating a new contract with its pilots’ union, the Allied Pilots Association. The...
icarussmith20
Feb 14, 20232 min read


Man struck, killed by Amtrak train in New Haven, officials said
Lisa Backus NEW HAVEN — Metropolitan Transit Authority police are investigating how a 37-year-old man was struck and killed by an Amtrak...
icarussmith20
Feb 13, 20231 min read


Plane and Bus Collide at Los Angeles Airport, Injuring 5, Officials Say
By Amanda Holpuch An American Airlines jet that was not carrying passengers struck a shuttle bus on Friday night in what was the latest...
icarussmith20
Feb 13, 20231 min read


Southwest Airlines CEO Flew American Back To Dallas After Pilots Walked Out On Him At Rally
by Gary Leff On Wednesday Southwest Airlines held an employee rally in Baltimore and pilots, in the midst of a contract negotiation with...
icarussmith20
Feb 13, 20232 min read


"It's a mess': Messages to Southwest pilots show meltdown unfolding
Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson faced lawmakers Thursday in a highly-anticipated Senate Commerce Committee...
icarussmith20
Feb 10, 20234 min read
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