Delta Air Lines’ kickoff of the second quarter earnings season for U.S. airlines could paint a picture of diminished expectations for the country’s operators.
Boeing deliveries and aircraft output remained strong, a sign of further stability in its Commercial Airplanes division to meet stated production-rate targets.
The ban applies to domestic flights where a viable train alternative exists with a sub-2.5-hr. travel time; the directive was made official in May 2023.
AirAsia has committed to acquiring 50 additional Airbus A321XLRs as part of a strategy to expand into long-haul markets, including Europe and North America.