DANIA BEACH, Fla. /PRNewswire/ — Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC, (“Spirit” or the “Company”) today announced that Spirit has emerged from its financial restructuring, completing a consensual, deleveraging transaction that equitizes approximately $795 million of funded debt. With significantly less debt and greater financial flexibility, Spirit emerges as a ...Read More

NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blade Air Mobility, Inc., a technology-powered global air mobility platform, and Skyports Infrastructure (“Skyports”), a leading provider of ground infrastructure for advanced air mobility, announced an alliance today to launch a pilot program that will expand Blade’s existing by-the-seat helicopter transfer service, connecting the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and John ...Read More

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—FedEx Corporation is shipping American jobs overseas, according to the FedEx Master Executive Council (MEC), represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA). The April flying schedules reveal a stark reality: European intra-theater 757 routes, once flown by FedEx ALPA pilots, have vanished from mainline operations—outsourced entirely to foreign contractors. “This move ...Read More

DANIA BEACH, Fla. /PRNewswire/ — Spirit Airlines' San Antonio Guests can trade cowboy boots for flip flops with the launch of the airline's new nonstop service to the “Island of Enchantment.” The milestone route operates between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Luis Muñoz International Airport (SJU) with up to four flights weekly and marks […]
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DANIA BEACH, Fla. /PRNewswire/ — Spirit Airlines announced today that it will touch down in the heart of South Carolina this June with new, high-value service at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). The carrier will offer nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and the only nonstop flights to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Orlando […]
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ATP Flight School, the nation’s leading supplier of airline pilots, expands its fleet with 61 factory-new aircraft in 2025. The deliveries include 54 Cessna 172 Skyhawks, equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, and seven Piper Seminoles featuring Garmin G1000 flight decks. These aircraft join ATP’s modern fleet as additional capacity to train the next generation of airline pilots. The need […] ...Read More

(MINNEAPOLIS) – Flight attendants for Sun Country Airlines represented by Teamsters Local 120 have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with the ultra-low-cost carrier. The five-year agreement, which immediately raises wages and improves benefits, followed a credible strike threat by more than 700 flight attendants. “Sun Country Teamsters fought hard to secure a deal that improves […]
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The U.S. real estate market in 2025 is experiencing significant volatility due to recent policy shifts and economic factors. President Trump's announcement of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China in early February, followed by a temporary pause for Canada and Mexico, has created uncertainty in the housing market. Impact of Tariffs on Housing […]
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This month in Aero Crew News Feature – Learn about the organization Airline Employees 4 Health Freedom and the work they are undertaking. Baggage – Sports betting can be hazardous with impact to flight safety. Business Vector – Pay for aviation maintenance professionals is examined. Coffee & Pretzels – Here’s what is going on when […]
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I, like many, was devastated by the loss of Bluestreak 5342 at the end of January. I was seven-years old the last time the U.S. had a major air disaster, and this is my first time reconciling such a major safety incident since my aviation journey began in high school. The accident is especially relevant […]
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Dear readers, These past few weeks have felt a little bit like we are all back in high school. After the accident in Toronto, there has been a lot of speculation, misinformation and rumors surrounding the pilots with regards to their backgrounds and experience levels. When I was learning to fly, one of the first […]
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SEATTLE – Today, Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), voted to ratify a new contract. The industry-leading three-year agreement provides an immediate, double digit wage increase for the 7,000 Flight Attendants, boarding pay, and retroactive pay. The major agreement also sets a new standard for the industry with a […]
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DENVER  – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines is proud to announce it was recently awarded the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Diamond Award of Excellence for 2024. The Diamond Award is the FAA’s most distinguished honor in recognition of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) and employers for their commitment to maintenance training and safety. To qualify for […]
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MONTRÉAL (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier is proud to announce the delivery of its 1,000th super-midsize aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the history of business aviation. This landmark achievement was celebrated with the delivery of a Challenger 3500 aircraft to JM Family Entreprises, a long-standing Bombardier customer, during a special ceremony at Bombardier’s Challenger delivery […] ...Read More

Airline Earnings Impact, Furloughs, and More Airline Hiring Updates February 2025 February 2025 WWW.AEROCREWSOLUTIONS.COM     IN THIS MONTH'S EDITION: IN MEMORIAM. 2024 AIRLINE EARNINGS 500+ AIR WISCONSIN WARN NOTICES SENT. WHY IS APPLICATION REVIEW IMPORTANT?     PSA 5342 & PAT 25 Aero Crew Solutions is deeply saddened by the loss of 67 lives […]
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Highlights Guidance for 2025: Commercial Aviation deliveries between 77 and 85 aircraft, and Executive Aviation deliveries between 145 and 155 aircraft. Total company revenues in the US$7.0 to US$7.5 billion range, adjusted EBIT margin between 7.5% and 8.3%, and adjusted free cash flow of US$200 million or higher for the year. Revenues totaled US$2,311 million in 4Q24 and US$6,395 million in 2024 ...Read More

SEATTLE –Today, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), officially began negotiations for a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) with Alaska Airlines management. This agreement, once negotiated and ratified, will bring both pilot groups together under a single contract, following Alaska Airlines’ merger with Hawaiian ...Read More

DANIA BEACH, Fla. /PRNewswire/ — Spirit Airlines was recognized with the Diamond Award of Excellence by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this month. It's the FAA's most prestigious recognition for Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT) and highlights the carrier's unwavering focus on safety training. “We put the safety of our Guests and each other at the forefront of everything we […]
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Jacksonville, FL — ATP Flight School is launching a new initiative to provide eligible alumni with free Airbus A320 type rating programs and Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Programs (ATP CTP). Each quarter, ATP alumni will have the opportunity to be randomly selected to receive one of these training programs, free of charge, to help advance their careers. […]
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Led by passionate aviator and chairman Dieter Morszeck, DIMOR Group will invest an additional $12M into the WACO Aircraft Corporation’s campus to build a brand-new JUNKERS Aircraft factory in Battle Creek, Michigan. This investment reinforces the DIMOR Group’s commitment to the region’s economic development and the U.S. production of its handcrafted, […]
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Award-winning air carrier JSX today announced that the Orange County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved its relocation at John Wayne Airport (JWA) in Orange County, California. This approval paves the way for JSX to transition its operations from ACI Jet’s leasehold on the east side of the airport […]
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., today announced it will offer service to Key West, Florida, beginning June 12, 2025.   Key West becomes the airline’s 10th Florida destination as well as its 70th city served nationally as the airline continues to see strong demand for […]
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Southwest Airlines Co. is evolving rapidly, implementing new initiatives that support business objectives and create choice for current and future Customers of America’s largest domestic carrier.1 Initiatives announced today will reward the airline’s most loyal Customers and give all Customers more options for a broader range of travel experiences. “We have tremendous opportunity to meet […]
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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– JetBlue today announced the appointment of Josh Weiss as vice president, technology products, effective March 11. Reporting to Carol Clements, JetBlue’s chief digital and technology officer, Weiss will oversee the airline’s digital product portfolio and explore innovative ways to leverage technology to elevate the experience for both customers and crewmembers. “Josh is a ...Read More

Riga. As the company continues to grow and expand its operations, the Latvian national airline airBaltic is actively recruiting, now offering more than 150 job positions in 28 vacancies across various departments – including pilots, flight instructors, operations and commercial personnel, technicians, customer care and more. Currently, the airline is hiring Captains (with ICAO and EASA ATPL ...Read More

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /PRNewswire/ — United today announced it installed Starlink on its first regional aircraft and unveiled details of the process to underscore the technical operations benefits associated with the equipment, including size and weight as well as the ease of install and maintenance. The airline expects to outfit 40+ regional aircraft each month beginning in May through […]
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Capua, Italy – Tecnam and US Aviation Academy, a leading professional flight training institution, are pleased to announce the expansion of its training fleet with the acquisition of 38 aircraft, consisting of the P2010 powered by the Lycoming IO-360 and the P2006T MKII powered by the Rotax 912S3, to be delivered from now until Q1/2026, […]
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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– JetBlue, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Fraport USA, manager of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 5, today announced a major refresh of the airline’s flagship terminal. The addition of more than 40 new concessions, and new amenities, including art installations and a redesigned center concourse inspired by […]
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At the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) Conference, one issue was brought up repeatedly: Pilots want to talk about mental health, but they’re afraid of what happens next. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, or outdated ADHD diagnoses, pilots are facing an uncertain and often frustrating process when it comes to protecting their FAA medical. […]
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Sports gambling is often marketed as a fun, harmless way to enhance the excitement of watching a game. Advertisements and promotions portray it as a thrilling pastime, but underneath lies a deeper issue: Sports gambling taps into the brain's reward system, creating a dangerous cycle of craving and dependence. For some, the rush of a […]
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What is BasicMed? When the 114th United States Congress extended the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) funding through the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (FESSA), it mandated that the FAA issue or revise regulations to ensure that individuals may act as pilot in command (PIC) of certain covered aircraft without holding an FAA […]
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What an amazing time to be a professional pilot! You have literally won the lottery! I’ll never forget hearing this statement on my first day of new-hire training at my previous airline. In fact, it’s truer now than it has ever been. After the recent round of new contracts at most major and fractional airlines, […]
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DANIA BEACH, Fla. /PRNewswire/ — Spirit Airlines has landed top honors in 2025 for its young, modern, all-Airbus fleet. Spirit's Fit Fleet® was recognized by ch-aviation, a leading airline intelligence, information and news provider, with North America's 3rd Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award and World's 5th Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award for 100+ aircraft in their fleet. The awards recognize carriers ...Read More

(TULSA, Okla.) – Teamsters pilots at Omni Air International have voted by an overwhelming 99 percent margin to authorize strikes. The vote grants the union’s leadership the authority to call strikes when Omni or its parent company ATSG [NASDAQ: ATSG] implement unilateral changes to working conditions without following the legally required process. It comes one […]
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AKRON-CANTON, Ohio – Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., announced it will be opening a new crew base at the Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) starting this summer.   “The Akron-Canton community continues to show high demand for Breeze’s premium, convenient service, so establishing a base in the community is a natural […]
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Brussels, Belgium – Tecnam and Cyprus Airways Flying Academy CAFA announced at Pilot Expo Brussels the purchase agreement for two (2) Tecnam P2008JC single engine two-seater aircraft. These new aircraft will be used for ab-initio training. This new acquisition will innovate CAFA’s fleet, standardise the fleet and increase ATO capacity. This new and significant investment […]
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Melbourne, Florida – Embraer’s Phenom 300 series is once again the world's best-selling, most delivered light jet for the 13th consecutive year, according to data released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). The data also confirmed the light jet as the most delivered twin-engine jet for the fifth year in a row. To achieve […]
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ARLINGTON, Va. /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [yesterday] announced Jeff Shockey as the company's new executive vice president of Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy, effective Feb. 24. Shockey will lead Boeing's global public policy efforts, including U.S. federal, state and local government operations and sustainability, as well as the company's global philanthropic ...Read More

ATLANTA /PRNewswire/ — Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP) today announced financial results for the December quarter and full year ended 2024. Highlights of the December quarter and full year 2024, including GAAP results, non-GAAP financial measures and key performance metrics, are on page three and incorporated herein. Commentary from Wheels Up's Chief Executive Officer, […]
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New flavors are taking flight this March as American Airlines introduces a number of delicious new menu options for customers, along with the option to use AAdvantage® miles to purchase food and beverages. The new dishes and drinks will roll out at select Admirals Club® lounges March 4 and in flight March 12. Highlights include: “As spring travel […]
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Elixir Aircraft has delivered the first aircraft to Rubric Aviation, out of the first batch of aircraft ordered. The delivery took place at La Rochelle airport in the presence of the owner. This first aircraft will be integrated into the fleet of Fife Flight Centre, a flying school based at Fife airport in Scotland. Rubric Aviation modernises its […]
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DANIA BEACH, Fla. /PRNewswire/ — Spirit Airlines today announced its bright yellow planes will soon be soaring over the Scenic City with new service at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) launching June 4, 2025. The introduction of the only nonstop flights between Chattanooga and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Orlando ...Read More

DENVER – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines will launch an additional four routes in late spring, including its first-ever service from both Seattle Paine Field International Airport in Everett, Wash. (PAE), and Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (POP). On June 2, Frontier will initiate service from PAE to Denver, Las Vegas […]
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WILMINGTON, OH – Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATSG), the leading provider of medium widebody freighter aircraft leasing, contracted air transportation, and related services, today reported consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. Those results, as compared with the same period in 2023, were as follows: Fourth […]
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MONTRÉAL (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier today announced that its industry-leading Global 7500 business jet has achieved the ultimate performance milestone: setting a category-leading 100 speed records(1). The industry flagship business jet set the mark on a mission departing from Bombardier’s Authorized Service Facility ACI Jet in San Luis Obispo and landing at the London Biggin […]
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Welcome to March! Think of this month as the march toward realizing your goals, as spring break is right around the corner, and summer isn’t far behind. When it comes to a certain level of fitness and even meeting your nutrition goals, the topic of the use of supplements often comes up. This information doesn’t […]
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The probability of anyone reading our column and this article not being aware of the recent mid-air tragedy in Washington, D.C., between a PSA airliner and a US Army U-60 Blackhawk is highly unlikely. However, this article is not (directly anyway) about this terrible accident. We do not want to preempt the official investigation regardless […]
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Written by: Capt. Laura Cox and Capt. Sherry Walker The Mandate At 0730, on August 6, 2021, the phone rang. When I answered, I heard, “He did it, he went and did it.” In May 2021, United Airlines management negotiated with its various unions offering employee incentives in the form of pay and/or vacation days […]
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I recently attended a conference with maintenance directors from some of the largest flight departments in the nation. While we discussed several topics related to personnel retention, as usual, compensation took center stage. While leaders believed compensation for maintenance personnel was rising in general, they were concerned about the rate of growth and the lack […]
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DANIA BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– JetBlue Vacations is expanding its cruise offerings, giving travelers more ways to book and earn rewards. As part of this expansion, customers can now book standalone cruises with JetBlue Vacations—no flight or additional product required—offering another convenient way to plan their trips. In addition, JetBlue Vacations is adding new cruise partners, enhanced ...Read More

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new plan to supercharge the hiring of air traffic controllers. This announcement followed a tour of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Academy at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. During the tour, Secretary Duffy met with FAA officials and academy students to highlight the […]
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MANCHESTER, N.H.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– JetBlue today announced it will launch new, daily summer-seasonal service between Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), beginning June 12, 2025. This latest expansion will be the only nonstop air service between Manchester, New Hampshire and New York City. It offers travelers in the region a […]
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Embraer invites you to participate in the conference call for the 4Q24 and full-year 2024 financial results. The event will be in English, with real-time translation into Portuguese. Thursday, February 27th, 2025 – 9:00 am (BRT) / 7:00 am (ET)It’s recommended to join the call 15 minutes in advance.To access the broadcast click here To […]
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HOUSTON /PRNewswire/ — United opened its newest United Club Fly location at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, designed for travelers who want a convenient option to pick up a snack, beverage or barista-made coffee as they head to their flight. At United Club Fly in Houston, travelers can experience: “We're bringing elevated convenience to Houston with the opening of […]
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