Fourth Quarter Net Income Of $514 Million, Or $.98 Per Diluted Share

 Southwest Airlines  has reported its fourth quarter and annual 2019 results. The company reports fourth quarter net income of $514 million, or $.98 per diluted share.

Bringing XB-1 Flight Tests To Mojave Supersonic Corridor

Boom Supersonic has announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Flight Research, Inc. (FRI) aimed at bringing test flights for XB-1, Boom’s supersonic demonstrator aircraft, to the supersonic corridor stretching across the Mojave Desert. As part of the partnership, FRI will provide Flight Test Support to Boom with a T-38 Talon, a two-seat, twin-jet supersonic trainer, for pilot proficiency training as well as a chase aircraft during XB-1’s flight test program.

Would Limit 'Service Animal' To Specifically-Trained Dogs

Airlines for America (A4A), applauds the Department of Transportation's (DOT) proposed rule regarding emotional support animals (ESAs). Airlines are committed to promoting accessibility for passengers with disabilities and ensuring their safe and successful travel. The DOT's decision to limit its definition of "service animal" to include only dogs trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability is a positive step in protecting the legitimate right of passengers to travel with a service animal.

TrueNoord To Deliver The Airplanes For February Entry Into Service

Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord is leasing two new Dash 8-400 aircraft to Philippine Airlines on long term operating lease agreements. MSN 4610 has been delivered and MSN 4612 will join the fleet in February. These aircraft are the first Dash 8-400 aircraft manufactured by De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) to enter service in TrueNoord’s portfolio and have been financed within the new $360 million warehouse facility which was announced last October and is underwritten by Citibank, Société Générale and Royal Bank of Canada. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman advised TrueNoord and Norton Rose represented Philippine Airlines on the transaction.

Named Chief Financial Officer And Executive Vice President Of Strategy & Investor Relations

Aerion has named Matthew Mejía as the company's Chief Financial Officer and executive vice president of Strategy & Investor Relations.  Matthew brings over 20 years of aerospace experience in strategic due diligence, management consulting and investment banking.

First Flight Subject To Weather, Other Conditions, Planemaker Says

Boeing could conduct the first flight of the 777X today, if the weather in Washington State cooperates and other factors all fall into place.

WestJet, Air Canada Say No Flights Before Late June

Following Boeing's update on recertification of the Boeing 737 MAX airplane released this week, several airlines have again adjusted their plans for returning the airplane to revenue service.

Will Be Developed In The Current A380 Manufacturing Plant

Following its strategy to keep its overall production system at the leading edge of technology and to increase industrial capacity and flexibility, Airbus has decided to create new A321 production capabilities at its site in Toulouse.

Several Areas Of Los Angeles, CA, Including Schools, Were Impacted

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) in southern California has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Delta Airlines following a jet fuel dump on January 14, 2020 that impacted students, teachers and other members of the public in Los Angeles County.

Offers A Career Pathway To Delta Airlines

The pathway to Delta just got easier with improvements to a program that will give Endeavor pilots an even stronger advantage over other candidates for pilot jobs with Delta Airlines.