Industry Insights
In Celebration of National Aviation Day
National Aviation Day was established by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1939 on the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday, and every year since, we commemorate the day and salute all who have a role in making the miracle of flight possible – from pilots to flight crews to technicians and manufacturers. They are the backbone […]
COVID-19: How U.S. Carriers Are Working to Protect Travelers
The safety of passengers and employees is the top priority of U.S. airlines. Since the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic, carriers have been working closely with Congress, the Administration and federal agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Airlines are following – or exceeding – all guidance from the CDC to […]
Setting the Record Straight
Since 2010, U.S. airlines have invested 73% of operating cash flow back into the product – including new aircraft, facilities, ground equipment and technologies – while retiring $91 billion in debt.
The U.S. and The Bahamas Sign New Air Transport Agreement
Pack your sunscreen—the Bahamas is open for business! Today, U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Manisha Singh joined Bahamian Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar in Nassau, The Bahamas, to sign the first bilateral air transport agreement between the two countries. The Agreement will increase accessibility for U.S. airlines and […]
U.S. Airlines Continue to Grow Greener as Sustainability Takes Center Stage in Davos
Leaders from around the world gathered at the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland this week to discuss key global issues including the economy, security and – of course — sustainability. Environmental concerns, including the importance of addressing climate change, are not new to WEF, and the public-private approach WEF champions for action […]