FlightGlobal
• Edward Russell
Alaska Airlines CEO says the carrier plans to launch a dozen intercontinental routes using Boeing 787s, signaling a deliberate move beyond its traditional regional footprint. The strategy is designed to reposition Alaska into a West Coast long-haul player, with Europe as a near-term proving ground.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
By FlightGlobal: Cashflow problems and delayed release of UK investment plan cited as factors in decision. UK modular training aircraft developer Aeralis has been placed into administration, following a decision by the company’s board of directors.
Wall Street Journal
• Krystal Hur
By Wall Street Journal: Berkshire Hathaway BRK.B -0.28%decrease; red down pointing triangle bought a sizable stake in Delta Air Lines in Greg Abel’s first quarter at the helm since succeeding Warren Buffett, returning to a stock the conglomerate previously invested in several years ago.
View from the Wing
ch-aviation
• Dominik Sipinski
By ch-aviation: Southern Airways Express Cessna C208B Grand Caravan,.
Flying Magazine
• Jack Daleo
By Flying Magazine: Department of Transportation’s ATC modernization effort seeks to build new facilities and upgrade or replace old ones.
AeroTime
• Stephen Pope
By AeroTime: Air India posted a $2.8 billion annual loss as Tata Group continues a major turnaround built around fleet renewal and modernization.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Embraer is evaluating technologies for future aircraft programs, including structures, wings, cockpits and propulsion systems, as the Brazilian manufacturer prepares for a possible new product cycle beyond its current commercial and executive jet families.
AINonline
• Matt Thurber
By AINonline: Problem stems from design of missed approach segments.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
AINonline
• Chad Trautvetter
