New historical marker honors Speedway’s WWI aviation role
A U.S. Army opened the depot in early 1918 to capitalize on the area’s strategic position near military airfields, railroads and industry.
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Air carriers have done great job boosting safety
Before a recent death on a Southwest Airlines flight, the last time someone died as a result of an accident on a U.S. carrier was nine years ago, when a commuter plane, Colgan Air Flight 3407, crashed into a house while trying to land in Buffalo, New York, killing 50 people.
Before landing Infosys, airport authority passed on several proposals
The Indianapolis Airport Authority reviewed some big proposals for the 125-acre site from industrial developers and others, but instead waited for a true economic development deal that could help transform the city’s west side.
Hospitality hotbed serving airport picking up two more hotel properties
The impending arrival of the full-service Embassy Suites with convention and banquet facilities may have attracted yet another hotelier to the critical mass of operators just west of Indianapolis International Airport.
Death on Southwest plane shatters record U.S. safety string
Almost 100 million U.S.-operated airline flights, carrying several billion people, had taken off and landed safely in this country over a nine-year span since the last time a passenger died in an accident.
Allegiant Air under fire after ’60 Minutes’ safety report
Allegiant, which opened a $40 million aircraft base at Indianapolis International Airport in February, experienced more than 100 serious mechanical incidents from January 2017 to October 2017, the TV news show reported.
Report: Airlines improve in key areas except delays
U.S. airlines are getting better at many things except getting you to your destination on time.
Firm launched by Purdue students aims to go where no man has gone before
Five 20-something-year-old entrepreneurs affiliated with Purdue University are pioneering technology involving rockets, satellites and hot air balloons that has gained far-reaching interest from an eclectic set of potential clients ranging from New Zealand sheep herders to oceanic pirate hunters.
Indy airport gets kiosks to ease customs for international travelers
The new Global Entry kiosks re intended to save low-risk, pre-approved international travelers valuable time. The airport’s inaugural, nonstop trans-Atlantic flight to Paris begins in May.
Memory Bank: Fighter engine on display
An Allison model “F” liquid-cooled aircraft engine is displayed on July 10, 1943, at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the Circle.
Pilots agree to contract extension with Republic Airline
The extension includes immediate pay increases and improvements to retirement contributions from the company, according to the pilots’ union.
Airline ‘bumping’ of passengers falls to lowest rate ever
The rate of forcing passengers off oversold flights was the lowest since the Transportation Department started keeping records in 1995, beating the previous record set in 2016.
FedEx plans $1.5 billion expansion of Indianapolis hub
The project was one of several investments FedEx announced Friday. The company said the projects are all related to recent federal tax reform.
Airport sets annual passenger traffic record, breaking 12-year-old mark
Indianapolis International Airport officials on Friday said 8.77 million passengers used the airport last year, topping a record set in 2005. Also, the airport announced a new deal with Coca-Cola that’s expected to boost revenue.
Delta adding nonstop flights from Indy to Seattle
The flights, which begin in June, will make Delta the second airline to offer nonstop service from Indianapolis to Seattle.
Allegiant adding nonstop flights to Sarasota, Charleston
The Sarasota service, which will operate year-round, begins April 11. The Charleston service, which begins April 6, will run seasonally from Easter to October or November.
Health nominee Azar no stranger to management controversy
In Indiana, Alex Azar was an influential member of a public airport board, tasked with oversight of human resources matters, when he defended the conduct of the airport CEO who was under fire for spending public money on travel, golf fees, steak dinners and Super Bowl tickets.
Officials looking to boost Grissom air base business
Officials in the area plan to offer incentives to businesses moving to the area or providing goods or services for existing companies in the region.
Southwest Airlines to launch nonstop Indy-to-Oakland flights
The new Southwest flight will be the first nonstop service from Indianapolis to Oakland.
American, Southwest signal rising airline prices ahead
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are expecting their average prices to move higher the rest of this year, marking a shift from fare wars that have created turbulence for airline stock prices.