American Airlines

By Christine Boynton
Haiti’s largest airport has reopened for commercial flights, one month after gunfire struck several aircraft operated by U.S. airlines serving Port-au-Prince.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
As consumer demand for premium experiences shows no signs of slowing, U.S. airlines continue to capitalize on those appetites.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Under a new agreement with Citibank, American Airlines expects cash remuneration from its co-branded credit card and other partners to grow by about 10% yearly
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
A Senate subcommittee hearing focused on U.S. airline ancillary fees questioned carriers on plans for integrating artificial intelligence into pricing practices
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Some pilots are concerned about a Boeing 737 MAX engine safety device, but regulators say the risk does not warrant immediate action.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Aaron Karp
U.S. majors are bullish about winter season international flying but cautious on domestic outlook.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
Airlines in the Americas are becoming more adept at planning around supply chain constraints, with some faring better than others.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
An NTSB investigation into a December 2023 bird strike involving a Southwest 737-8 will add scrutiny to the safety device triggered during the incident.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Airlines are preparing to meet the challenge as air travel volumes are projected to surge to new heights over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the U.S.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
American Airlines is the third U.S. carrier to confirm its aircraft was struck with gunfire over Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chris Sloan
As the Airbus A321XLR enters revenue service, industry is gauging whether it can live up to its game-changing promises.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
American Airlines is examining options for its older Boeing 777-200ERs including potential refurbishment and possible aircraft replacements.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The airframer’s latest narrowbody enters long-haul service with the Spanish flag carrier Nov. 14 on a Madrid-Boston route.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
An appeals panel has upheld a U.S. District Court decision that dismantled the Northeast Alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
An in-cabin wheelchair securement concept is being refined by a design consortium, as the installation feasibility of such onboard aircraft systems progresses.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Karen Walker
Ben Baldanza, former president and CEO of U.S. ultra-low-cost-carrier Spirit Airlines, died Nov. 5 after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
Financial Q3 results for American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and United reveal strong operating performances and positive net results for three of the “Big 4.”
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
While the third quarter was not short on challenges, large U.S. airlines earned healthy revenue against a more constructive industry backdrop.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Changes to its product and pricing are driving the majority of improvements JetBlue Airways is seeing from its go-forward plan.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
The traffic performance for all four major U.S. carriers in Q3 was higher than Q3 2023 and, for three of the four, greater than traffic recorded during Q3 2019.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
American Airlines believes it can regain a large portion of lost corporate revenue share stemming from unpopular changes to its distribution strategy in 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
American Airlines is facing a $50 million penalty from the U.S. DOT for “numerous, serious violations” of laws protecting airline passengers with disabilities.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Long-haul routes being introduced by the likes of United Airlines, American Airlines and Air France are among the more eye-catching new routes starting in October 2024.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
American Airlines will cut four more routes from Austin-Bergstrom (AUS), and Southwest Airlines is in a dispute with San Antonio (SAT) over gate assignments.
Airlines & Lessors