Aviation News

Airline Fees on the Rise for Travelers

JetBlue goes to $30 per checked bag. Can Americans afford it?

Only One Pilot - Senate Set to Review FAA Bill

The new FAA re-authorization and funding bill is up for a vote in the Senate, and it includes provisions to test single-pilot cargo planes. These planes will be co-piloted remotely or through automation. Is the future of flight at stake?

Southwest Limits Emotional Support Animals; The Debate Continues

As Southwest moves to limit emotional support animals, the debate rages on.

ENVOY AIR SIGNS PARTNERSHIP WITH ATP FLIGHT SCHOOL

IRVING, Texas, Mon., July 2, 2018 – Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, is expanding its industry-leading Pilot Cadet Program to assist the most promising future pilots in making a smooth transition from the classroom to the cockpit. Combined with Envoy’s seniority-based

Iraqi Airlines Hoping to Lift Blacklisting From European Airspace

Iraqi Airways is dismayed at the continuing European blacklisting of its operation, but is hoping that restrictions will start being lifted before the end of this year.

WestJet Warns of Financially-Challenging Second Quarter

Threat of a pilot strike and higher-than-anticipated transformation costs will push up WestJet's unit costs and pull down unit revenues in the coming quarters. The Calgary-based airline on 8 May says it expects adjusted cost per available seat mile (CASM), excluding fuel and employee profit sharing

United Introduces Premium Economy Cabin in 2018

United Airlines will join its competitors in offering a premium economy cabin on certain aircraft beginning this year. The Chicago-based carrier will offer the new United Premium Plus cabin on "select international flights" from later in 2018, it says in an employee newsletter today. While the notice

Envoy Offers Up To $45,000 Signing Bonus for Experienced Pilots

IRVING, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 – Envoy Air Inc., the largest wholly owned regional airline subsidiary of American Airlines Group (AAG) recently launched the High Value Aviator (HVA) program, geared to new pilots who join the team with a solid record of Part 121 commercial airline experience.

United Improving 757 Capacity with Slimline Seats

United is packing in more passengers than ever

ENVOY AIR SIGNS FLIGHT SAFETY ACADEMY TO THE PILOT CADET PROGRAM

Providing a seamless transition from classroom to cockpit, Envoy offers pilots a direct path to a lifetime career with American Airlines IRVING, Texas, Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 – Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, is expanding its industry-leading Pilot Cadet Program

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