United Airlines Prepares to Reintroduce 787 Flights (4-Traders)
United Continental Holdings Inc (NYSE:UAL) is preparing to reintroduce The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) 787 Dreamliner flights, bringing back the world’s most advanced and efficient aircraft on domestic and international routes. “Our customers responded extremely well when we introduced the 787, and we know they’ll welcome it back,” said Pete McDonald, United’s chief operations officer. “The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) and the FAA were diligent in their work to fix the battery issue, and now the Dreamliner is poised to fly the missions we planned and provide our customers with the features and reliability they want on their long-haul flights.”
Judge signs off on airline merger (MailTribune)
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane on Friday made official a ruling he gave from the bench March 27, signing an order approving the merger of US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC) and American Airlines parent AMR Corporation (PINK:AAMRQ) The only part of the merger proposal that wasn’t approved was the nearly $20 million in severance that was to go to Tom Horton, AMR Corporation (PINK:AAMRQ) and American Airlines’ chairman, president and chief executive, upon completion of the merger. But in Friday’s order, Lane said his decision “is without prejudice to the consideration and approval” of the severance terms at a later date. “We’re pleased with the court’s written approval of the merger agreement, as it allows us to continue progressing forward with our planned merger with US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC),” American Airlines spokesman Mike Trevino said.
US Airways Mileage Donation Match Provides “Miles of Hope” to Military and Families at Fisher House Foundation (4-Traders)
US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC) will match all Dividend Miles donated to Fisher House Foundation through the airline’s “Miles of Hope” program today through May 19in honor of Armed Forces Week. Miles of Hope provides the flying public the opportunity to donate Dividend Miles to five national nonprofit organizations. Throughout 2013 the airline is offering a special mileage matching week for each organization where it will match 1,000 miles for every 5,000 donated, up to 25,000 miles. In addition, US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC) will match all miles donated for all sponsored nonprofits between Nov. 15, National Philanthropy Day, and Dec. 3, Giving Tuesday.
US Airways Certifies NextGen SafeRoute (AINOnline)
Last month US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC) became the first airline to receive FAA certification approval of the SafeRoute suite of NextGen avionics applications in the Airbus A330. The airline claims SafeRoute will “enhance operational safety and efficiency during various phases of flight.” Developed by the airline in cooperation with Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems (ACSS), an L-3 Communications and Thales joint venture, SafeRoute features automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast and four new cockpit applications–interval management, in-trail procedures, cockpit display of traffic information to assist in visual separation, and surface area movement management.
