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A provision within the 1,000-plus-page law will exempt 10 new slots from the 1,250 mi. perimeter rule applied to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Changes were seen at U.S., European and South American carriers, a major SAF provider, an aircraft manufacturer, and a European airport management company.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Airlines have enjoyed strong demand for the past two years. But with more capacity entering the market, yields are coming under pressure.

Boeing’s eternal conflict pits optimistic words against delayed actions.

The move comes as as their proposed $1.9 billion merger moves through an antitrust clearance review process.

Steep costs, capacity swings and Boeing woes compounded an already seasonally challenging quarter for U.S. airlines.

Supply chain problems with different root causes will keep output below previous forecasts for much of 2024, as 737 challenges draw more scrutiny.

Alaska Airlines will open service between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Las Vegas International Airport (LAS), joining a highly competitive route.

Both U.S. carriers believe they are laying the groundwork to change the narrative for the historically weak first quarter.

A reckoning in Renton, Washington, and Wichita is triggering jitters over a potential earthquake across the supply chain.

Alaska Air Group is unsure how many aircraft it will receive from Boeing in 2024.

The airline has forged agreements with two lessors to lease 35 Airbus A321neos powered by CFM engines with deliveries expected in 2026 and 2027.

Boeing’s new leaders would be wise to study GE’s metamorphosis under Larry Culp.

Obstacles to technician training and certification are holding back the industry’s workforce pipeline potential.

The carrier expects additional compensation for the disruption set off by the Jan. 5 737-9 door plug blowout, “the complete terms of which are confidential.”

This week’s Flight Friday looks at a selection of North American operators, as the upcoming MRO Americas event is rapidly approaching.

As they seek antitrust clearance for their pending merger, a waiting period for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines may last for up to 90 days.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

A revamped master supplier schedule is one sign the company may be serious about addressing years of problematic quality.

While majors make gains, regional carriers’ struggles start to abate.

Alaska Airlines believes the next milestone for its proposed merger with Hawaiian Airlines could be as soon as June.

New routes from and within the Americas region are being opened by Emirates, Air Transat and Alaska Airlines.

The absence of documentation on a process critical to an in-service occurrence points to broad gaps in Boeing's quality oversight process.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.