Articles tagged “air traffic control”

The European Union has been trying to come to grips with the continent’s fragmented airspace for more than a decade, and it doesn’t sound like a solution is any closer.

Let's say the aviation industry hadn't been affected by the government shutdown. Would President Trump have moved to reopen the government this week? Probably not. But aviation is important, and no one wanted to see more delays and cancellations.

A private air traffic control system isn't dangerous or untested; many countries around the world use them. Until more details are known about what it will take to implement and operate this new system in the U.S., however, you should remain skeptical about the transformative prospects of such a change.

It turns out more Americans than ever flew to Europe and Mexico last year despite security fears.

A small ray of sunshine for the big three legacy U.S. carriers engaging in a bloody Open Skies battle, although United and American probably aren't happy Southwest saw the most year-over-year passenger growth of any U.S. carrier.

International air traffic remains relatively similar when compared month-to-month; however, slight increases lead to year-end records that spur tourism development.

International air traffic remains relatively similar when compared month-to-month; however, slight increases lead to year-end records that spur tourism development.

Although passenger volume builds throughout the summer, the proportion of tourists split between domestic and international carriers remains relatively the same throughout the year.

Load factors have reached record highs as airlines' cut the number of planes in operations to save on fuel costs and an improving economy gets consumers' back in the air.

Demand for U.S. airlines is on the brink of -- if not already -- exceeding previous highs set in terms of passenger volume and capacity, heralding a relatively high-growth and profitable period for carriers.