Today In Aviation
Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, 5:00 PM PDT
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Alaska Air is growing; it needs Boeing to keep up
By Seattle Times: Alaska Air's financials are strong, but delivery delays from Boeing could increase costs for the airline.
24 Hours in Mumbai With an Airline Pilot
By New York Times: Flight crews see the world in 24- to 48-hour bites between international flights. On this trip, the stop is the crowded city on India’s west coast.
SkyWest to deploy 40 CR550s into United’s network, including 11 former GoJet aircraft
By FlightGlobal: SkyWest Airlines on 31 October disclosed a deal to deploy 40 MHIRJ CRJ550 regional jets to fly under contract for United Airlines.
Startups May Cross-Pollinate Toulouse’s Aerospace Ecosystem
By Aviation Week: Small startups in Airbus’ home city have the potential to drive technological advancements in the industry.
Amazon explores cargo charter service utilizing Sun Country aircraft
By FreightWaves: Amazon Air is looking to make money from its in-house cargo airline by renting out aircraft, including those operated by Sun Country Airlines, to shippers.
Final objections filed on DCA slot allocation
By PaxEx.Aero: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue lodged objections with the US Department of Transportation over the assignment of new long-distance slots at DCA.
Boeing Dismantles Diversity Team as Pressure Builds on New CEO
By Bloomberg Law: Boeing Co. has dismantled its global diversity, equity and inclusion department, making it the latest high-profile corporation to make changes to its DEI policy as its new top leader oversees a broader revamp of the company’s workforce.