New electronic aircraft records transfer spec lauded
Architects of a new standard for electronic aircraft records transfers are confident their work will yield the first real-world paperless transactions in 2019—a key milestone in a years-long effort to simplify aircraft-ownership transfers by cutting down on paper and connecting disparate back-end systems.
Air Canada leverages flexibility of rouge, Express fleets
Recently announced changes to Air Canada’s network reflect added flexibility the airline has in two recently revamped agreements that affect how the airline can deploy its rouge subsidiary and Air Canada Express-contracted fleets.
Southwest downgrades revenue outlook on US government shutdown
Lingering booking sluggishness linked to the partial US government shutdown means Southwest Airlines will miss out on an estimated $50-$60 million in first-quarter revenue, much higher than previously estimated, the Dallas-based carrier said Feb. 20.
Air Canada posts 4Q loss on currency exchange
Air Canada posted a net loss of C$231 million ($174.3 million) in the fourth quarter, as foreign-exchange losses cost the carrier C$262 million more than in the year-earlier period, when it posted a net profit of C$8 million.
Spirit to launch Charlotte service
Spirit Airlines’ new service between American Airlines’ Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) fortress hub and four other airports with significant major-airline presence may be eye-opening at first, but the long-term ramifications of the move—a single daily flight on each route—should be negligible, Bernstein analysts conclude.
Canadian startup Jetlines to serve Quebec City
Aspiring Canadian startup Jetlines, advancing its new strategy of building a route network that seeks to avoid WestJet ULCC subsidiary Swoop, plans to include Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) in its network, the airline and airport announced Feb. 13.
United unveils 50-seat CRJ550 as part of premium-seating expansion
United Airlines has unveiled a major increase to its premium-cabin inventory that includes introducing reconfigured Bombardier CRJ700s as 50-seat, two-class aircraft that the airline sees as ideal, scope-clause-compliant replacements for its 50-seat regional jets.
Air Canada, Chorus Aviation agree on revised long-term CPA
A revised capacity-purchase agreement (CPA) with Air Canada gives Chorus Aviation long-term stability for its Jazz Aviation regional feeder and boosts the company’s effort to diversify revenue streams by increasing its leasing income.
