Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways Expand Partnership
Qatar Airways’ stake approval by the Australian government paves the way for expanded routes, economic development, and more job prospects.
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American Extends Boarding Time on Some Flights
Starting on May 1, all domestic mainline flights will get an additional five minutes of boarding time, the airline said.
TSA Bars Some Illegal Immigrants From Flying
The Transportation Security Administration has announced it will deny entry past its airport checkpoints to illegal immigrants.
‘Extended Taxi’ Blamed for 737 Brake Fire
The Boeing 737 MAX 9 – registered as N37560 – experienced a rejected takeoff and subsequent brake fire, resulting in substantial damage.
Alaska ‘Looking at’ Starlink Wi-Fi
Alaska Airlines may soon become the latest carrier to join the Starlink bandwagon. The Seattle-based carrier is reportedly “looking at” the service.
Teamsters Pilots Authorize Strike at Omni Air
The move comes one year after pilots voted unanimously to call a strike at the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based carrier once released by the National Mediation Board.
SkyWest Dropping Intra-North Dakota Route
SkyWest plans to cut service between two Essential Air Service markets this summer. The regional carrier has flown the route since 2014.
EASA Certifies Airbus A321XLR With GTF Engine Option
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recently certified Airbus’ latest aircraft, the A321XLR, equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
Copa Adds 17th U.S. Route
Copa Airlines is set to grow in the U.S. with a new route. The Panama-based airline’s newest service will begin this summer.
Southwest 737 Involved in Close Call With Challenger Jet
A Southwest Boeing 737-800 and Flexjet Challenger 350 were involved in a close call on Tuesday at Chicago’s Midway Airport.
