Alexis von Hoensbroech has officially taken over the reins as CEO of The WestJet Group. News of von Hoensbroech’s appointment first broke in December 2021. He takes over the role from Interim President & CEO Harry Taylor, whose appointment…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing growing momentum in the recovery of air travel as restrictions are lifted. Improved Ticket Sales IATA reported a sharp 11-percentage point increase for international tickets sold in recent weeks (in…
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is resigning. Steve Dickson, who took the role as FAA administrator in August 2019 after being nominated by President Donald Trump to the five-year term, says he will step down March 31….
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Western Global Airlines today announced a firm order for two 777 Freighters, the first new-production freighters for the all-Boeing cargo operator based in Estero, Fla. The order was finalized in January 2022 and is currently…
Canada is easing Covid-19 testing regulations for travelers, the country’s health minister announced on Tuesday. Starting February 28, the country will no longer require PCR tests for fully vaccinated travelers and will accept rapid tests, according to Federal Minister…
JetBlue Airways has signed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 30 A220-300 aircraft. This takes the airline’s firm commitment for the A220-300 to 100 aircraft. This latest agreement lifts the total firm order book for the A220…
ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar recently signed a new cooperative agreement with the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office (UNOCT) to further advance joint counter-terrorism cooperation to strengthen the security of international air transport, trade, and border management. Formalized on…
Boeing [NYSE: BA] achieved an annual record for e-commerce parts sales last year with more than $2 billion in online orders. Fueled by investment in digital tools, Boeing Distribution Inc. (formerly Aviall) sold nearly 70,000 parts products through its…
Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA), announced financial results for the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) and full year 2021. The terms «Copa Holdings» and «the Company» refer to the consolidated entity. The following financial information, unless otherwise indicated, is…
Alaska Air Group’s (AAG) Board of Directors announced that Lead Independent Director Patricia Bedient will replace Brad Tilden as chair of the company’s Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2022. Ms. Bedient will serve as independent non-executive chair, while…