All American Airlines articles
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NewsAmerican and Alaska frame new $150m SAF fund as a ‘business decision’ aimed at future growth
Oneworld carriers American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are spearheading a new investment fund aimed at scaling production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), asserting that next-generation jet fuel will provide more-favourable economics for their future operations.
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NewsDOT revokes certificates of four long-defunct US airlines absorbed by competitors
The US government recently revoked the interstate certificate authorities of four carriers – AirTran Airways, Continental Airlines, US Airways and Virgin America – that have long since been acquired by other major US airlines and ceased flying passengers.
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NewsPSA Airlines’ growth push continues with appointment of first-ever chief operating officer
PSA, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, says that Chris McCartney stepped into the COO role on 20 August. He reports directly to chief executive Dion Flannery.
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NewsAmerican and Canada’s Porter plan codeshare partnership
The airlines describe a plan to establish a reciprocal codeshare on flights between Canada and the USA, with each carrier would display the other’s designator code on certain routes.
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NewsWrongly-fitted vane actuator parts found after American 737 engine fire
US investigators found a number of flaws in the right-hand engine of a Boeing 737-800 which caught fire at Denver after a diversionary landing, having exhibited vibration during flight. The fire in the CFM International CFM56 powerplant ensued after the American Airlines jet had taxied to a gate and the ...
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NewsAzul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The Sao Paulo-based airline says it will continue operating its flying schedule uninterrupted and paying employees during its financial restructuring process.
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NewsCommuteAir to keep flying 50-seat regional jets for United through 2028
US regional carrier CommuteAir has extended its contract with United Airlines to continue flying 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145s through 2028.
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NewsAmerican brings lawsuit while JetBlue keeps shopping for domestic partner
American Airlines has brought a lawsuit against former Northeast Alliance partner JetBlue Airways as talks to revive that alliance have fallen apart.
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NewsAmerican Airlines cites ‘uncertainties’ as it withdraws full-year guidance
US major American Airlines has withdrawn its full-year guidance as it grapples with economic uncertainties emanating from its home country.
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NewsBNSF Railway chief Kathryn Farmer nominated to American’s board of directors
American Airlines has nominated BNSF Railway chief executive Kathryn Farmer to join its board of directors, with a vote set for June.
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NewsAmerican to add AT&T wi-fi across most of nearly 1,500-strong fleet
American Airlines is joining the trend of equipping aircraft with free wi-fi – though only for members of its loyalty programme – through a partnership with AT&T.
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NewsAmerican-operated regional jets clip wingtips on taxiway at Reagan National
Two regional jets operated by American Airlines touched wingtips on 10 April on a taxiway at Ronald Reagan National airport in Washington, DC.
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News‘Clearly, something was missed’: FAA administrator flags alarming data before DC collision
Sitting administrator Chris Rocheleau acknowledges that the Federal Aviation Administration missed alarming data trends in the years leading up to the collision of an American Airlines regional jet and a military helicopter near Washington, DC’s Ronald Reagan National airport.
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NewsSpirit Airlines’ restructuring plan approved by US bankruptcy court
A US bankruptcy court has approved Spirit Airlines’ plan to reorganise through a Chapter 11 process and emerge with a stronger balance sheet.
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NewsJetBlue shopping around for potential tie-up partner as NEA appeal deadline looms
JetBlue Airways is exploring tie-ups with several US carriers, including the potential revival of its defunct the Northeast Alliance with American Airlines.
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NewsUnited claims ‘world’s largest’ mainline fleet following milestone aircraft delivery
United Airlines boasts that it has overtaken competitors as the world’s largest airline by fleet size after taking delivery of its 1,000th “mainline” jet.
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NewsAir Wisconsin plans hundreds of layoffs as agreement with American winds down
US regional carrier Air Wisconsin plans to lay off hundreds of workers as it pivots from operating on behalf of American Airlines to charter and essential air service (EAS) flying.
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NewsPSA CRJ700 recorders recovered from Potomac River: NTSB
The cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder from the PSA Airlines-operated regional jet that crashed near Ronald Reagan National airport after colliding in midair with a US Army helicopter have been recovered by investigators.
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NewsNo survivors reported from PSA Airlines crash in Washington, DC
Emergency response officials from the District of Columbia say no survivors have been found after a Bombardier CRJ700 operated by PSA Airlines collided with a US Army helicopter over the Potomac River, with the effort now shifting from a rescue to recovery mission.
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NewsCRJ700 hit by helicopter as it aligned with approach to shorter National runway
Investigators are working to understand how a military helicopter collided with a MHIRJ CRJ700 while the regional jet was following a routine sequencing clearance to an alternative runway at Washington National. Pilots of the PSA Airlines aircraft accepted an air traffic control offer to land on the shorter runway 33 ...