United’s long-haul operations focus on a new "workhorse"
United Airlines is not formally retiring any aircraft yet, but the company hinted at what its future fleet will look like in a memo to...
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The Weekly Wrap: FlightPlan, personal screening and more!
What topics made the cut for The Weekly Wrap this week? Maryann Simson and I recap the incredible Flight Plan event organized earlier in the...
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American, Delta confirm accelerated fleet retirements
Looking to fly on an American Airlines 767 or E190? It is too late. Both aircraft types, already slated for retirement, had that process accelerated...
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Allegiant scores leniency from DOT in CARES Act obligations
Allegiant is a different sort of airline. It certainly is not a network carrier and only partially fits in the definitions typically ascribed to the...
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Delta Flight Products develops isolation pod for COVID-19 military transport
Aircraft interior renovations may be on hold for most passenger airlines but the Delta Flight Products (DFP) team is keeping busy with several innovative projects....
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JetBlue aims to drop 16 "major hub" destinations from its network
JetBlue wants to scale back its operations drastically. Faced with reduced demand the carrier is now looking to take advantage of Department of Transportation guidelines...
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Frontier Airlines pushes new route plan for CARES Act compliance
With nearly all of its requested exemptions rejected, Frontier Airlines faces a harsh new reality. It needs the CARES Act funding to avoid massive furloughs...
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Airbus, Rolls-Royce halt development on E-Fan X electric aircraft
The initial goal was a hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrator embarking on its first flight in 2021. The new reality is that the E-Fan X project has...
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First Cabin pod hotels declare bankruptcy, many locations closed
Capsule hotels are ingrained in the Japanese culture. They are as much for locals working late and needing a simple bed near the office rather...
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Sun Country wins big as United, Frontier lose in latest CARES Act ruling
Sun Country will be permitted to collect its government funding while largely suspending service through 21 June 2020. United Airlines and Frontier Airlines will not...