Grounded: Tower Air
The New York-based airline found its niche with long-haul destinations and specialized charters but was undone by an aging fleet and poor maintenance practices.
The New York-based airline found its niche with long-haul destinations and specialized charters but was undone by an aging fleet and poor maintenance practices.
Glen Hauenstein is credited with expanding the carrier’s international reach.
The agreement takes effect in January 2026.
It will be the third major commercial airport in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area.
The ultra-low-cost carriers are again at the negotiating table after failed talks in 2022, 2024, and earlier this year.
Over 50 million people will fly between mid-December and early January, A4A predicts.
The carrier says the first 747-8i will be handed over to a confidential buyer in January 2026 as part of its fleet renewal plan.
Carrier eyes new premium transcon markets as A321XLR adds network flexibility.
The incident happened Friday near Venezuela.