The New York Times – Travel:
Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before the public can use them.
Category: Airports
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How Delta Steered Around Airline Industry Chaos
The New York Times – Travel:
The carrier has become the country’s most profitable by catering to affluent travelers, but it is facing stiffer competition from United.
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TSA Pushes to Expand Private Security at Airport Checkpoints
The New York Times – Travel:
Driven in part by the chaos of the last shutdown, the government is expanding efforts to use private security staff instead of federal employees at more airports.
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Dallas Fort Worth Airport Cancels Hundreds of Flights as Storms Hit Texas
The New York Times – Travel:
Much of the state is expected to face heavy rain for the rest of the week.
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Spirit Was the Only Airline in Town. Now What?
The New York Times – Travel:
Spirit’s presence was a point of pride in Latrobe, Pa., where the security lines were short and airport parking is free. Residents are mourning the loss.
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Frontier Jet Hits Person on Runway During Takeoff at Denver Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
The plane reported an engine fire and aborted its takeoff. The people on board were safely evacuated.
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For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity
The New York Times – Travel:
JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.
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Tractor-Trailer and Light Post Damaged as Plane Lands at Newark Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.
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Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.