Michael Wildes

American Airlines reported fourth-quarter revenue of $9.4 billion on Thursday. Even though that number represents a 17 percent drop from the same period in 2019—the last normal year of travel—it was the highest revenue the airline has achieved throughout the pandemic.  The airline says this is a signal that people want to travel—even with the […]

Nineteen-year-old Zara Rutherford becomes youngest woman to fly around the globe solo and the first woman to do it in a microlight.

Minorities, women, and young people are of particular focus to many groups.

In the current landscape, should learners still have to check this box?

Editor’s note: This article is the first in a six-part series examining the aviation industry’s pilot shortage and what can be done about it. Jan. 14: An overview of the issue | Jan. 17: How the military is dealing with its shortage | Jan. 18: Recruiting right from the flight schools | Jan. 19: How […]

Airline still suffered loss of $408 million in final quarter of 2021.

New system will help the Air Force achieve a 30 percent improvement in fuel efficiency for the iconic bomber.

After a challenging year in 2021—in which its rival delivered nearly twice as many commercial airframes—Boeing (NYSE:BA) released its fourth-quarter deliveries report Tuesday. Highlights from the report include: Boeing delivered 84 of its 737s in the fourth quarter, more than 31 percent of those sold in 2021. Across its entire commercial fleet, which includes the […]

Are the time and expense worth it after airline decisions to eliminate degree requirements?

The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded ZeroAvia a $350,000 grant to support its site selection at Paine Field Airport (KPAE) in Snohomish County, Washington. The company received the support of the Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), which requested the funds to convert warehouses at Paine Field to research and development space. In a joint […]