JetBlue Makes Hostile Bid for Spirit Airlines
JetBlue (B6) has filed a "Vote No" proxy statement asking Spirit (NK) shareholders to vote AGAINST Spirit/Frontier merger.
Airlines
Industry
Airlines
Jet Airways to Conduct First Proving Flight
Jet Airways (9W) is set to fly the first proving flight between Delhi and Mumbai and back.
Airlines
United Airlines, Pilot Union Reach Contract Deal
United Airlines (UA) and its pilots' union have struck an agreement on new contract conditions.
History
5/14/1997: Star Alliance Is Founded
Today in Aviation, five leading airlines founded the Star Alliance, the world's first and largest airline alliance, in 1997.
Airlines
Horizon Air, Aircraft Technicians Ratify New Contract
AMFA has ratified a new two-year contract with Horizon Air (QX) aircraft mechanics and fleet service agents.
ATR
ATR 42-600S STOL Performs Maiden Flight
The ATR 42-600S STOL variant took to the skies this week from Francazal Airport in Toulouse, France.
Airbus
Airlines
ITA Airways Becomes First Italian A350 Operator
ITA Airways (AZ), Italy's new national carrier, has taken delivery of its first A350, making it the type's 40th operator.
Airlines
Routes
Emirates Airlines Opens Historic Caribbean Gateway
Emirates Airlines (EK) is now selling seats to Jamaica in a historic first for the island and the Caribbean.
Airlines
Safety
Tibet Airlines A319 Catches Fire after Attempted Takeoff
A Tibet Airlines (TV) Airbus A319 caught fire during an attempted takeoff this morning in Chongqing, China.
Airlines
Industry
Avianca, GOL Shareholders Create Abra Group
Find out what this a landmark agreement to form Abra Group means for Latin American air transportation.