The United States larges Aircraft manufacturer is counting on the 737 MAX, the newest version of the world’s most popular jetliner, to help capture a share of a $2 trillion market over the next 20 years.
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Month: August 2011
Delta Airlines Reported to Buy 100 Boeing 737-900s
Delta Air Lines announced plans to order 100 Boeing 737-900 aircraft, an order worth $8.58 billion.
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US Major Airlines Report an $876 million Net Profit in Second Quarter
The seven largest airlines in the United States reported that they earned a combined net profit of $876 million for the second quarter of 2011. It is noteworthy that six of the seven companies were profitable, reporting an 11% boost in combined revenue to $35.25 billion.
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U.S. Airline Industry Continues to See Increases in Passenger Traffic
Airline passenger traffic on US airlines increased in July despite rising fuel prices and renewed uncertainties about the U.S. economy.
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SkyWest Airlines to operate 14 CRJ200s as US Airways Express
SkyWest Airlines signed a letter of intent to operate14 Bombardier CRJ200s flying under the US Airways Express banner beginning in 2012. The three-year agreement, subject to relevant approvals, also provides options to upgrade to larger CRJ700 aircraft.
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US Airways Passenger Traffic Rose 4.9 Percent in July
US Airways said on Wednesday that its July passenger traffic increased 4.9 percent and a key revenue measure climbed 8 percent, a sign that airlines are still benefiting from fare hikes earlier this year.
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