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September 21, 2024

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Merger Clears Final Hurdle

Combination Marks the First Major U.S. Airline Merger Since 2016

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) announced on September 17 that the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger has passed its final regulatory approval. This sets the stage for the first major U.S. airline combination since Alaska merged with Virgin America in 2016. With the green light given, the merger could be finalized in mere days.

Carrier Moves to Increase Sustainability in Regional Flight

Fiji Airways recently signed an Expression of Interest letter with their intent to purchase Odys Aviation’s hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. This is part of the carrier’s effort to reduce emissions and increase connectivity for passenger flights. Pilot programs with the Laila are slated to open in 2025.

Uncommanded Movement Of The Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Control Wheel For Reasons That Could Not Be Determined...

Analysis: The flight crew reported that, when the airplane climbed through flight level 360, the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) trim wheel began to move “very quickly” forward and aft, creating small pitching oscillations. No message appeared on the airplane’s electronic centralized aircraft monitor, and no flight deck alerts annunciated. The crew decided to turn off the autopilot to isolate the malfunction. However, when the autopilot was off, the trim wheel continued to move erratically. The crew then reengaged the autopilot, and small pitch oscillations resumed.