United grounds aging 777 aircraft

CHICAGO- United Airlines (UA) is placing multiple Pratt & Whitney-powered Boeing 777 aircraft into long-term storage as engine reliability issues and parts shortages disrupt operations. The affected aircraft operate critical high-density and long-haul routes, including Hawaii, Asia, and Europe. Additional engine incidents could trigger regulatory action that restricts extended overwater flights, placing some of United’s most important routes at risk. (aviationa2z.com) Mais...

Allegiant Air & Sun Country Airlines to Merge

Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines announced a definitive merger agreement under which Allegiant will acquire Sun Country in a cash and stock transaction, touting the merger as a way to create a leading leisure-focused U.S. airline, expanding service to more popular vacation destinations across the United States, as well as international destinations, and providing more people with access to affordable, convenient air travel (www.prnewswire.com) Mais...

1st Airbus A330 landing in Antarctica

First Airbus A330 landing in Antarctica flying from Cape Town (www.youtube.com) Mais...