Kuiper made a splash at APEX Global Expo this year, showing up with its first customer in hand. Starlink also always grabs a lot of attention. But it was the quieter conversations away from the main floor that were, as always, most interesting.
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Delta/Aeromexico JV Termination Finalized by DOT
The US Department of Transportation finalized its order terminating the Delta Air Lines/Aeromexico joint cooperation agreement and antitrust immunity. The pair must wind down their immunized operations by the end of the year.
Delta, Aeromexico JV Smacked Down, Again
Any hopes Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico had that the US DoT softened its position relative to their Joint Venture renewal in the 18 months since initially calling for it to die were dashed this morning.
Cabotage in Canada? Competition Bureau Recommends Increased Foreign Airline Ops
Can foreign investment help crack the Air Canada/WestJet duopoly in Canada? The country’s Competition Bureau believes cabotage and foreign ownership of airlines are part of a multi-pronged solution.
Gogo Secures PMA for Galileo HDX Antenna
Gogo reached the next hardware milestone on its Galileo LEO connectivity journey.
United Angles for Extra Cape Town Service
Last week Delta Air Lines asked the DOT to grant it flexibility in operations to South Africa. This week United Airlines followed suit.
Airlines push back on passenger rights
The past several years have seen a bevy of customer protections mandated across the US commercial aviation space. Now airlines are pressing the new administration to roll them back.
Delta Seeks South Africa Service Shift
Delta wants to shift some of its South Africa service, moving two weekly A350 flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
XB-1 Goes Supersonic, Retires from Service
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 test aircraft has completed its mission. The plane operated at supersonic speeds on two separate test flights and now will be retired.
US DOT Proposes Passenger Rights Rules, Compensation for Cancels and Delays
The US Department of Transportation published initial guidance for passenger rights rules similar to those in Europe and Canada, promising cash compensation for some delays, plus other customer care benefits.