Air Wisconsin Halts Scheduled Flights, Future Uncertain
After its contract with American ended this week, Air Wisconsin’s future remains up in the air. Its last batch of scheduled flights left Chicago Thursday.
After its contract with American ended this week, Air Wisconsin’s future remains up in the air. Its last batch of scheduled flights left Chicago Thursday.
Regional carrier SkyWest plans to add a new aircraft type to its American Eagle operation starting this summer from Dallas/Fort Worth and Phoenix.
American is enhancing its network with new routes and expanded services. The airline will introduce five new routes, including to Cancun and Punta Cana.
American’s first A321XLR is out of the paint shop at Airbus’ manufacturing facility in Hamburg, Germany. Delivery is expected in the coming months.
Each year, the carriers provide charter flights for various programs such as Soaring Valor, Lt. Dan Band, and Snowball Express.
With more Boeing 787s slated for delivery in the coming months, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier will expand service on some routes.
The union representing around 16,000 American Airlines pilots issued a stern warning to its members last week about continued restricted airspace violations.
The flight landed safely, but one of its engines caught fire while taxiing to the gate, the spokesperson added. Passengers evacuated the aircraft using slides.
American CEO Robert Isom said that January’s mid-air collision had a “big impact” on its operations at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The NTSB issued an urgent recommendation Tuesday for the FAA to limit helicopter operations near the D.C. airport following January’s accident.