Ohio-based CommutAir has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with United Airlines for 21 Embraer ERJ 145s. The aircraft are in addition to its existing 40-jet agreement with the US mainline carrier, which operate under the United Express brand. The…
United Airlines will retire its Boeing 747 fleet in Q4, a year earlier than planned. President Scott Kirby announced that the company will bring forward the retirement of the 20-strong fleet in a message posted to employees on January 11. “As…
Scott Kirby has been named president of United Airlines. This is a newly created role at the airline and will see Kirby assume responsibility for United’s operations, marketing, sales, alliances, network planning and revenue management. His appointment is effective immediately…
United Airlines is accelerating the retirement of its Boeing 747-400s with the entire fleet to be phased out by the end of 2018. To fill the void left by the Jumbo’s withdrawal, the US carrier has converted some of its…
Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking to secure further commitments for its Next-Generation 737 models as it continues to sell its remaining slots before switching production to the 737 MAX in late 2019.
September 2019In the September 2019 issue of Airliner World, we’re with Singapore Airlines who are going further with two engines than ever before. We speak to the carrier’s deputy chief A350 pilot to learn more about Flight SQ22 from Singapore to Newark: the world’s longest scheduled commercial route. Elsewhere, don’t miss our special report investigating how airlines are coping with the ongoing grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX, featuring exclusive analysis confirming the global scale of the situation. Our globetrotting doesn’t end there. We’ve fascinating features from both Costa Rica and Easter Island, including a selection of rare aircraft and lesser-known airports. We’re also turning back the clock to the 1970s to reflect on how Air New Zealand and BOAC used Los Angeles as the perfect pit-stop for their shared DC-10 fleet. Other highlights include a special insight into the importance of commercial test pilots, a royal visitor for L3Harris’ new training centre and we’re in Poland to learn more about charter experts Enter Air. Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a new airline for Antwerp, Air France-KLM opts for the A220, a fresh look for EgyptAir Express, and Qantas’ 747s prepare for retirement. We also have all our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs.
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