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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today that U.S. airlines carried 52.5 million scheduled systemwide passengers in February 2013, 1.2 percent less than in February 2012.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today that U.S. airlines carried 52.5 million scheduled systemwide passengers in February 2013, 1.2 percent less than in February 2012.

Second position filled for new Airbus manufacturing facility

This fifth annual report details the company's progress and commitment in four key focus areas: customer service and safety, environmental performance, community and employee engagement.

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) recently announced the promotion of Randy Sloan to Senior Vice President as the Company's Chief Information Officer.

Virgin America soars to top of Consumer Reports airline ratings; Spirit hits bottom

Passengers are increasingly relying on their tablets for entertainment and work on flights.

United signs deal with Skywest to operate regional flights on new planes

Bombardier Aerospace announced that it has further enhanced operational capability of its Challenger 605 jet with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification of its improved Bombardier Enhanced Vision System (BEVS).

Virgin America celebrated the launch of its new daily roundtrip service to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Low-fare, tech-forward nonstop flights are now available from the carrier's home base at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to the Texas capital.