Allocates 12 Slot Pairs For Both U.S. And Japanese Airlines

U.S. and Japanese delegations met Wednesday in Tokyo to sign an agreement that would increase daytime services between Tokyo’s Haneda Airport and U.S. destinations.  The proposed amendment to the U.S.-Japan Open Skies Agreement allocates 12 new slot pairs (12 arrivals and 12 departures daily) for U.S. air carriers and 12 new slot pairs for Japanese air carriers. 

Brings New Jobs And Future Growth Opportunities

State and local officials joined executives from Allegiant Travel Company Tuesday as the company announced plans to establish a two-aircraft base at Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Allegiant's growth plans in the state include creating at least 66 new, high-wage jobs.

Adds Toronto Airways Inc To The Network

Jazz Aviation, a subsidiary of Chorus Aviation, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Toronto Airways (TIA) for the carrier to become the twentieth organization in the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program (Jazz APP).

Was Initially To Have Flown In June Of This Year

Boeing says that there has been a delay in the first flight of its 777X airliner caused by issues that have been developed in the GE9X engine.

Steve Black To Retire After 28 Years With The Airline

SkyWest Airlines has appointed Greg Wooley to the new position of vice president – Airport Operations, effective September 6, 2019. In this position, Wooley will be responsible for airport ground operations at all SkyWest and vendor-handled locations, as well as the development and implementation of their respective operational procedures and policies.

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Report From The JATR Expected As Early As Next Week

The international panel formed following two fatal accidents involving the Boeing 737 MAX is expected to release its final report as early as next week, and a person familiar with the workings of the Joint Authorities Technical Review (JATR) say it is likely to include a recommendation to the FAA that it make major changes in the way it certifies aircraft.

Airlines Expect 17.5 Million Passengers During The Holiday Travel Period

 Airlines for America (A4A) expects a record 17.5 million passengers to travel on U.S. airlines worldwide during the week-long Labor Day travel period, which extends from Aug. 28 through Sept. 3. That represents a 4 percent increase from the 16.9 million passengers estimated to have flown during the same holiday period last year.

Submits Plans For Europe's First Household And Commercial Solid Waste To Sustainable Fuels Plant

British Airways is one step closer to powering its future fleet with sustainable jet fuel made from rubbish as plans have been submitted to develop Europe’s first household and commercial solid waste to sustainable fuels plant.