May
Boeing 777 Returns to Seven-Per-Month Production Rate
EVERETT, Wash., May 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers rolled out the first Boeing (NYSE: BA) 777 jetliner at the seven-per-month rate. The airplane, a freighter, will deliver to FedEx Express in June.
New Investment Firm to Focus Exclusively on Commercial Aviation
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. and SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Three respected professionals, with extensive experience in commercial aviation, financial services and real estate, announce they have formed a new investment firm focused exclusively on the commercial aviation industry.
Small and Medium Business Air Travel Spending on the Increase, According to New American Airlines Survey
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In connection with the annual National Small Business Week, which runs today through May 20, American Airlines has released the results of a recent online survey of more than 2,600 employees of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
Vision Airlines Opens its Hub at Destin/Ft. Walton Beach and Introduces Over 100 New Routes - New Cities Served from Every Vision Destination
SUWANEE, Ga., May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Airlines announced today the company would offer passengers the opportunity to connect to other cities it serves through the company's hub in Destin/Ft. Walton Beach.
Flight Attendants at New United Airlines Are Excited to Be Unified in the Association of Flight Attendants
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the voting process begins for nearly 25,000 United, Continental and Continental Micronesia Flight Attendants in an election to determine union representation.
Qantas Arrives in Dallas/Fort Worth
DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, May 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood superstar John Travolta greeted passengers arriving on the first Qantas flight to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) from Sydney today.
JetBlue Announces Fifth Dominican Destination: La Romana
NEW YORK, May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New York's hometown airline, JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU), today is pleased to announce plans to expand its award-winning service and in-flight experience to its fifth destination in the Dominican Republic and its 67th BlueCity with the addition of La Romana, subject to receipt of government approval.
Boeing: WTO Affirms Landmark Decision That European Subsidies To Airbus Are Illegal
CHICAGO, May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Organization’s Appellate Body today confirmed that Airbus received $18 billion in illegal “launch aid” and other subsidies from European governments.
Air China Celebrates the Resumption of Beijing-Athens Service
BEIJING, May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- On May 18th, Air China resumed its Beijing-Athens scheduled service. Passengers traveling between China and Greece will enjoy more convenience.
United and Continental Take More Steps to Create a Consistent Customer Travel Experience
CHICAGO, May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today unveiled a series of changes to provide a more consistent travel experience for customers on United Airlines and Continental Airlines, marking another milestone in the integration of the two carriers.
