SpiceJet's shares surged by 5.5% on September 9, 2024, following a restructuring deal with Carlyle Aviation that converts $40 million of dues into equity. The airline also plans a promoter stake sale to raise additional funds, aiming to restore grounded aircraft and stabilize its financial position amid ongoing challenges.
United Airlines is opening a new 20,000-square-foot training center near Washington Dulles International Airport in early 2025. This state-of-the-art facility will enhance the airline's safety standards, improve staff training, and support its growing operations on the East Coast, benefiting both passengers and the local economy.
An Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to Los Angeles was canceled on August 22, 2024, after the pilot reported that the door of the Boeing 737-900ER opened twice during pre-flight checks. This article details the incident, the immediate response by Alaska Airlines, and the broader implications for the aviation industry.
This article examines how U.S. airlines kept summer flight cancellations low despite a CrowdStrike outage, focusing on effective crisis management, robust contingency plans, and strong IT infrastructure.