Tag: government
NEWS Nov 29, 2023 United and American Take Action Against Chicago O'Hare Airport Expansion United and American Airlines are seeking Mayor Brandon Johnson's intervention to modify O'Hare Airport's expansion plans, which include a new "global terminal" for both domestic and international flights. The project, initially budgeted at $8.7 billion, is now $1.5 billion over budget, prompting the carriers to request a slowdown, scale-back, or potential grounding of the expansion. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Nov 02, 2023 The Future of JetBlue: Is the Airline in Serious Trouble? With an antitrust lawsuit and worse Q3 & Q4 than anticipated, JetBlue has seen some better days, but will this be the end of JetBlue? JetBlue has recently announced a buyout with Spirit Airlines worth around $3.8 billion. However, this effort may not succeed. Read More →
NEWS Feb 02, 2022 The Indian Rebound: Tata Group Officially Gains Control of Air India In this article, I analyze the history of Air India as well as what led to the recent privatization of the airline, as well as the next steps for the new owners, the Tata Group. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Lufthansa To Receive 9 Billion Euros in Government Aid Lufthansa will receive 9 billion euros in government aid, according to sources, amid the global COVID-19 economic crisis. Click to read more. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 South African Airways Close to Liquidation According to multiple sources, South African Airways is nearing collapse. The carrier is currently in the process of laying off all of its staff. The move comes days after the government of South Africa cut off aid to South African Airways. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Congress to Propose National Aviation Center The Senate has introduced a proposal for an organization that would help keep the American aerospace and aviation competitive. Called the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation, the NCAA (not to be confused with the National Collegiate Athletic Association) the bill has already gained immense support from organizations including the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), which is a large political NPO that supports and advocates for general aviation. Read More →