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Allegiant Air to add 30 Airbus aircraft to replace retiring MD-80s

Las Vegas-based LCC Allegiant Air will focus on adding 30 Airbus aircraft between the end of 2017 and 2018 as it works under an accelerated schedule to retire its MD-80s. → Read More

Gogo looks to faster air-to-ground speeds in 2018

As inflight connectivity provider Gogo continues the rollout of its latest satellite-based inflight internet technology, it is also working to upgrade its air-to-ground system with faster speeds. → Read More

WestJet changes Boeing order to include 737-10; 3Q net profit up 19.4%

Calgary-based LCC WestJet has modified its Boeing commitments to include the 737-10 model, the airline told analysts during its third-quarter earnings call Oct. 31. → Read More

Inmarsat’s EAN rollout on track despite opposition

Satellite communications specialist Inmarsat still expects the European Aviation Network (EAN) to be operational by the end of the year, despite an attempt by rival satellite operators to block it. → Read More

JetBlue stops partnerships with online travel agencies

JetBlue Airways has said it would stop selling tickets through more than 10 online travel agencies as it looks to trim costs and roll out a new distribution strategy. → Read More

Allegiant launches Florida-Milwaukee services

Las Vegas-based LCC Allegiant Air launched two new flights between Florida and Milwaukee Oct. 13, adding competition on routes through the use of secondary airports in the southern state. → Read More

AirAsia Group finalizes connectivity deal with Inmarsat

AirAsia Group firmed up a deal with Inmarsat for satellite Wi-Fi on all of its Airbus A320s and A330s, the connectivity and satellite operator said during the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Expo in Long Beach, California. → Read More

Mexico’s Interjet inks Wi-Fi deal with Panasonic

Mexico City-based LCC Interjet will install Wi-Fi on its new Airbus family aircraft deliveries, supplier Panasonic Avionics announced during the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Expo in Long Beach, California. → Read More

JetBlue is launch customer for Airbus Airspace A320 cabin

Airbus revealed JetBlue Airways as the launch customer for its new Airspace A320-family cabin Sept. 26 at the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) expo in Long Beach, California, and unveiled a mock-up of the interior. → Read More

Gogo to provide wireless seatback IFE tablet for Delta CSeries aircraft

Inflight Internet provider Gogo said it is working with Delta Air Lines to provide wireless seatback IFE on the airline’s new Bombardier CSeries aircraft, provided via mounted tablets. → Read More

Brazil’s Azul to lease five A330-900neos

Azul Brazilian Airlines plans to add five Airbus A330-900neos, which Dublin-based lessor Avolon will supply. → Read More

Air Canada begins narrowbody fleet expansion

After several years of focusing on widebody fleet renewal, Air Canada is now preparing to start introducing a large number of new narrowbodies. → Read More

UTC to expand Alabama nacelle facility

UTC Aerospace Systems is preparing to open a new nacelle assembly and manufacturing facility in Foley, Alabama, in the coming weeks, which will significantly expand its existing operations there. → Read More

Spirit to add four routes to New Orleans

Spirit Airlines is adding four routes to New Orleans this fall, the ultra LCC said Aug. 25. → Read More

JetBlue considers New York JFK expansion

JetBlue’s potential expansion at New York JFK focuses on its long-term position there, rather than an immediate need for more space. → Read More

Pilot flight cancellations impact Spirit's 2Q results

Ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Spirit Airlines reported second-quarter net income of $78.1 million, up 6.9% from $73.1 net income in the year-ago quarter, as the Florida-based ULCC felt the financial impact of pilot-related fight cancellations, the airline said during a July 27 earnings call. → Read More

Spirit Airlines updates guidance for 2Q

Ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Spirit Airlines expects to record higher-than-anticipated second-quarter unit revenue but a smaller capacity increase, largely because of “pilot-related flight cancellations,” the airline said July 17. → Read More

Spirit Airlines launches new routes this summer

Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Spirit Airlines added two routes at Pittsburgh International Airport on May 25, and plans to introduce several more throughout the summer. → Read More

WestJet pilots agree to join ALPA

Pilots at Calgary’s WestJet have voted to join the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). → Read More

Southwest transitions to Amadeus system

Southwest Airlines began operating all of its flights under its Amadeus reservation system May 9, the airline said. → Read More