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More flights on time, fewer canceled in July (BizJournals)
Flights operated by the largest carriers in the U.S. arrived on time at a higher rate in July than in both the previous month and the same month last year, according to the monthly Air Travel Consumer Report released by the Department of Transportation.
Racer rockets through test flights (The Oklahoman)
BURNS FLAT — The Bridenstine DKNY Rocket Racer recently completed a series of successful test flights at the Oklahoma Spaceport in Burns Flat. The Rocket Racer flew seven times in four days and was evaluated for engine performance and aerodynamics. Granger Whitelaw, Rocket Racing League's founder and chief executive, said Thursday that the aircraft performed "superbly.” The Rocket Racer, a ...
US Airways flights packed in August (The Charlotte Observer)
As it prepares to cut hundreds of flights across the country, US Airways set a record last month for the percentage of seats filled on flights, the airline reported today. Charlotte's dominant carrier said 85.8 percent of seats on mainline flights were occupied in August, up from 85.1 percent a year earlier. Those flights carried about 4.9 million passengers, down 7 percent from almost 5.3 ...
Commercial flights return to Worcester (Boston Herald)
Worcester's airport is ready for takeoff, again. State officials will announce this morning that Direct Air will offer nonstop flights from Worcester Regional Airport...
JetBlue eliminating flights to Ft. Lauderdale (News 10 Now Syracuse)
JetBlue is eliminating its flights from Syracuse's Hancock Airport to Fort Lauderdale. The airline says its non-stop flights will end January 6th.
Southwest Airlines to drop three Lubbock flights, add one (The Daily Toreador)
Despite Southwest Airlines' announcement last week of flight cuts at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, local experts believe students' travel plans will not be significantly hindered. Southwest Airlines will cut three weekend flights from Lubbock beginning this winter, said James Loomis, director of aviation at the airport.
Unpaid fuel bills delay flights in Russia (UPI)
MOSCOW, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- KrasAir pilots may need to carry cash in the future after two flights to Moscow were delayed recently when an airport refused their credit at the fuel pump.
Delta, JetBlue and NYC airports highlight list of chronically delayed flights (USA Today)
Delta subsidiary Comair flew the eight most chronically delayed flights in July, including three that arrived late every time they flew. Overall, 19 of the nation's 30 most-chronically delayed flights flew under the Delta logo, though all of the offending...
Prior nod for relief flights not needed, says DGCA (Express India)
Foreign scheduled airlines no longer require prior permission from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to operate relief flights to cover aircraft-on-ground situation in the country.
Mexico drug plane used for US 'rendition' flights: report (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A private jet that crash-landed almost one year ago in eastern Mexico carrying 3.3 tons of cocaine had previously been used for CIA "rendition" flights, a newspaper report said here Thursday, citing documents from the United States and the European Parliament.
