FAA outlines new rules for drones and their operators
Federal officials say they will allow operators to fly small drones over people and at night, potentially giving a boost to commercial use of the machines.
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Despite health warnings, holiday travel has already set record for busiest weekend of pandemic
The 3.2 million passengers screened Friday, Saturday and Sunday mark the only time during the pandemic that over 1 million air travelers were seen three days in a row nationwide.
Airline industry fights for financial relief in one form or another
Aviation leaders had hoped to be included in a broader pandemic relief package, but once it became clear that the White House was done negotiating, industry leaders quickly shifted focus to a stand-alone bill.
Republic Airways to furlough 293 in Indianapolis, 2,500 company-wide
Indianapolis-based Republic expects the layoffs to take place in two waves on Oct. 1 and Nov. 1, although they likely will be temporary for local pilots, flight attendants, dispatchers and maintenance facility employees.
Another executive departs as Boeing tries to correct course
Mike Luttig was Boeing’s general counsel and a close adviser to the aviation firm’s ousted CEO.
Airline trade group predicts Christmas travel will increase 3%
The trade group Airlines for America said Tuesday that 47.5 million people are expected to fly over an 18-day period from Dec. 19 through Jan. 5.
Southwest again delays return of troubled Boeing Max
Without the planes, Southwest says it will cancel about 175 flights each weekday.
Chief says shorthanded TSA will handle July 4 travel surge
TSA expects to screen about 12.1 million people between Wednesday and Sunday for the July 4 holiday period.
New software glitch found in Boeing’s troubled 737 Max jet
A person familiar with the matter said the latest setback is likely to delay the plane’s return to service by an extra one to three months.
FAA to revamp oversight after two deadly Boeing crashes
The Federal Aviation Administration plans changes after the two deadly crashes of Boeing's new 737 Max raised questions of whether the FAA has gone too far in letting companies regulate themselves.
Airport sees second straight year of record passenger traffic
Growth in international airline traffic, fuller planes and the addition of 500 flights by Allegiant Air helped led to record passenger traffic at Indianapolis International Airport in 2018.
Airport lands international aviation conference, chance to make vital connections
The Routes America 2020 conference coming to Indianapolis on Feb. 3-5 of next year could have a huge impact on air travel to and from the city, even though the event itself is only expected to draw about 800 attendees.
Republic Airline exec: Industry’s pilot shortage has wide-ranging implications
The ongoing pilot shortage has multiple causes and will require multiple solutions, said speakers at the Aerospace & Defense in Indiana breakfast event Thursday.
Airport chief hopeful rising fuel costs won’t slow momentum
Indianapolis International Airport has been on a roll in recent years, seeing strong increases in passenger traffic and direct flights. But now jet-fuel prices are on the way up, threatening to slow the airport’s progress.
Republic attracts 600 applications for first aviation training school class
The first group of future pilots at the Leadership in Flight Training, or LIFT, Academy will begin training Tuesday at the school at Indianapolis International Airport.
Airlines, consumer groups ready for fight over proposed bill
Congress is considering a sweeping tally of proposals that could affect travelers, from dictating seat size and legroom to rolling back rules that require airlines to advertise the full price of a ticket.
Republic Airways to acquire 100 passenger jets in estimated $9B deal
The Indianapolis-based parent company of Republic Airline also secured purchase rights for an additional 100 aircraft.
Fishers airport gets $1.5M in improvements
The Indianapolis Airport Authority announced that the work was completed at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport in Fishers ahead of schedule.
Private jets luring buyers again, even at average cost of $9.7M
Private-jet buyers are coming out of hiding, encouraged by expanding businesses and lower corporate tax rates.
Five Indiana airports getting combined $13M in runway grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday the grants are among $677 million in airport infrastructure grants the Federal Aviation Administration is awarding nationally.