United Airlines will fly to Tahiti
Those dreaming of a vacation to the South Pacific just got a new option to fly non-stop from the mainland United States. United Airlines is turning to Tahiti for its latest overseas route, part of an recent international expansion at the carrier that shows no signs of letting up. United will begin flying to the […]
Copa Airlines Begins Nonstop Service Between Panama City and Denver
Copa Airlines began nonstop flights Dec. 12, between Panama City and Denver, marking its 13th destination in the United States. The new nonstop flight connects Coloradoans to more than 55 destinations in Latin America through Copa"™s Hub of the Americas in Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama, and creates great opportunities for tourism and […]
Rosario airport new terminal – first phase
The project calls for building a new terminal measuring 11,500m2, which will be used for international flights. It is part of a wider plan to upgrade and expand the airport. The terminal building will have three floors and two passenger bridges. It will incorporate energy-efficient design technology such as high-performance thermal glass and heating systems […]
Air Canada Announces U.S. Expansion to Three New Destinations
Canadian flag carrier Air Canada has announced six new international routes for its regional division, Air Canada Express, which will be serving three new destinations. The new routes include new service to America cities such as Omaha, San Francisco, Sacramento, Baltimore, Providence, and Pittsburgh. The first of the new service will begin May 1, 2018, […]
FAA pushed to protect airspace from rogue drones
As private and commercial drones take to the skies in increasing numbers, legislators want the Federal Aviation Administration to improve air safety without stalling commercial innovation. Incidents involving unmanned aerial systems and larger aircraft have become more common. At a Nov. 29 hearing of the House Transportation Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee, Chairman Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J) […]
American Airlines working to fix glitch that left thousands of holiday flights without pilots
American Airlines is rushing to ensure that thousands of December flights aren"™t affected by a scheduling error that left the nation"™s largest carrier without enough pilots assigned to work during the busy holiday season. As many as 15,000 flights between Dec. 17 and the end of the year could be affected by the issue, according […]
Aeromexico cancels dozens of flights after some pilots strike
Mexico"™s largest airline Aeromexico canceled dozens of flights on Tuesday due to a strike by some pilots with Connect, its regional operator, in the saturated Mexico City airport. The company said in a statement that the group of pilots did not report for work to protest the dismissal of a colleague with a history of […]
LATAM Airlines offers restaurant-style dining in economy class
Looking to create a restaurant-style dining experience at 30,000 feet and change the concept of «airplane food,» LATAM Airlines has launched a first-of-its-kind dining concept for economy class passengers that includes multiple cuisine choices typically seen in business class and a sleek, square tray design. Passengers on international flights longer than seven hours have three […]
Bali volcano erupts for the second time in a week, disrupting flights
Authorities have raised the threat alert for Mt Agung to its highest level, as fears of an imminent eruption from the Bali volcano led to the closure of the island"™s busy airport and the evacuation of people within 10km of the mountain. The Geological Agency of Indonesia today raised the alert level for the rumbling […]
Quebec biofuel company partners with Qantas in first long-term airline deal
A Quebec biofuels company has signed its first deal to power an airline’s jets with energy grown from Canadian oilseeds. Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. of Gatineau will supply biofuel to Australia’s Qantas Airways made from Carinata seed, a non-food, industrial type of mustard seed that produces oil suitable for aviation and diesel fuel. The partnership is […]
