Airline executives predict a record summer and even more demand for first class
While the aviation industry has been in the spotlight lately for a host of safety issues, airline executives say there is no sign of slowing demand for flights.
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While the aviation industry has been in the spotlight lately for a host of safety issues, airline executives say there is no sign of slowing demand for flights.
United Airlines on Tuesday cut its aircraft-delivery expectations for the year as it grapples with delays from Boeing, the latest airline to face growth challenges because of the plane-maker's safety crisis.
Boeing on Monday defended the quality and safety testing on its 787 Dreamliner and 777 aircraft, days after one of the company's engineers went public with allegations that the plane-maker took "shortcuts" to speed up production of the planes.
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Monday's solar eclipse is giving some of the country's smaller airports their moment in the sun.
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United Airlines is asking pilots to take unpaid time off next month, citing late-arriving aircraft from Boeing, according to a note sent to pilots.