Air Transport

United Airlines will earn an extra $200 million in revenue for the second half of 2015 under the terms of its amended credit card deal with Chase Bank USA and Visa, the carrier said.

The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Air Accident Investigation Sector (AAIS) is calling upon the country’s civil aviation authority to bolster the certification and tracking of pilot health related to incapacitation.

JetBlue will end its cargo operation, the carrier confirmed, after breaking the news to business partners in a memo sent last week.

For the second time this week, leaders from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) and executives from Republic Airways will meet with officials from the National Mediation Board (NMB) to discuss how the sides might reach an agreement on a new pilot contract.

Malaysia-based LCC AirAsia is proposing a share-buyback initiative that will help dampen the dramatic swings in market value it has experienced this year.

Hainan Airlines will launch three-times-weekly flights between Beijing and Tel Aviv beginning April 28, 2016.

JT8D engines powering MD-88s suffer the worst fan-blade erosion of any engine in Delta’s fleet. FAA research program will support tests of an anti-erosion coating.

Delta CEO Richard Anderson and American CEO Doug Parker met with Kerry and Catherine Novelli, undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment on Sept. 17.

According to Chief Executive Adviser Garry Kingshott, the carrier is due to receive two more A320s this year: one this month, and another in October.

China Aviation Supplies—the agency that buys aircraft in bulk for Chinese airlines—has also allocated 15 of the aircraft to China Eastern, five to Tibet Airlines and five to Sichuan Airlines, industry sources said.

Alitalia CEO Silvano Cassano has stepped down, effective immediately, for “personal reasons,” after just nine months on the job

Ukraine has imposed sanctions against 105 Russian legal entities, including more than 20 airlines, a decree from Ukraine’s president mandates.

Regulators, airlines, unions, air navigation service providers and airports in the Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions are weighing in on the challenges and opportunities involved with using voluntarily provided data to boost safety.

German carrier wants to monetize synergies created by its acquisition of three airlines.

NTSB points to possible broader problems in the industry with missed safety checks.

SAS has repositioned itself as a niche carrier serving the Scandinavian frequent traveler

Embraer has confirmed that the 18 E175s SkyWest Airlines is adding to United Express service are new firm orders.

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Delta Air Lines is expecting to see its all-in fuel price modestly beat the industry average next quarter.

WestJet Airlines will monitor bookings on its five new London Gatwick Boeing 767 routes before committing to a larger widebody fleet, CFO Candice Li said this week.

Many airlines want the lowest maintenance cost possible, but also wish to retain full flexibility.

AirAsia X has cleared one of the remaining regulatory hurdles to begin service to Hawaii: its first U.S. route.

Airlines will have to pay passengers compensation of up to €600 (U.S. $680) when flights are canceled or delayed due to unforeseen technical problems, the EU’s Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Sept. 17.

Boeing is seeking new suppliers to build large sections of the 747-8, after announcing plans to take over production of fuselage panels and other parts from long-time provider Triumph Aerostructures.

United Airlines is simplifying how it routes some narrowbody aircraft and crews as it seeks to improve its on-time performance and completion factor, the carrier told employees recently.