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All NewsLeanne Higginbottom2024-06-17T18:22:22-04:00
  • Airlines Bid Early Farewell to Iconic Jumbo Jets

    Pandemic prompts retirement of Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 in favor of smaller, more fuel-efficient aircraft

  • Former US Airways Site at PIT Gets Second Life

    Florida-based FJ Turbine Power Inc. to test aircraft engines at restored maintenance site

  • Runway Debris Can Spell Trouble for Airplanes

    From pebbles to plane parts, regular airfield strolls help keep airports safe

  • State-Mandated Traveler Forms Aim to Combat COVID Spread

    Personal data, quarantine guidelines part of effort to get virus under control; airlines push compliance

  • Airline Partners with Pittsburgh Service to Enforce Mask Policy

    STAT-MD will vet medical claims to ensure Delta passengers wear masks or don't fly

  • On the Road (in the Air) Again

    PIT CEO: I flew to my first in-person business meeting since the global pandemic – and I’m glad I went.

  • Planning for POTUS: Landing Air Force One (or Two)

    Secret service, airport staff and public safety team in advance to prep for White House visits

  • For Leery Business Travelers, Delta Stages Airport Show ‘n Tell

    Airline invites business groups to PIT to see latest safety measures up close

  • Where In the World Can Americans Fly Now?

    Many countries have banned travel from the U.S., and domestic airlines feel the pinch

  • Remembering the Amelia Earhart of Pittsburgh

    Record-setting aviation pioneer Helen Richey was first female commercial pilot

  • Travelers Express Confidence in Airports Despite COVID Worries

    Survey: Travelers worry about germs on planes, believe airports working to keep them safe

  • Business Air Services Rise as Commercial Airlines Lag

    Travelers opting for charters as safer alternative to crowded planes, security lines

  • A Flying Whale? You’re Not Dreaming

    Unique ‘Dreamlifter,’ ‘Beluga’ planes play crucial role in aircraft manufacturing

  • Customer Service, Behind the Mask

    Airport reps use smiles, pointing, body language to help travelers find their way

  • Airlines, Employees Brace for an Ugly Fall

    As payroll protection funds run dry, carriers prepare for layoffs, furloughs, other deep cuts

  • Construction Begins on First-of-its-Kind Airport Microgrid

    Natural gas, solar panels will generate reliable power for all airport facilities, even Hyatt Hotel

  • COVID-19: Airline Rebooking Policies

    A quick guide for travelers looking to cancel or reschedule their flights

  • COVID Surge Again Softens Travel Demand

    Leisure travelers may delay trips as infection rates set records in West, South

  • Too Many Pilots, Not Enough Flights

    With airline furloughs on horizon, pilot shortage may no longer be an issue

  • Low-Cost Airlines Eye Stronger Post-Pandemic Rebound

    As business travel lags, smaller carriers entice travelers with lower ticket prices to vacation destinations

  • Airfield Crews Respond Quickly After Lightning Hits PIT Runway

    Unusual strike repaired within hours after severe storm moves over airport

  • Airports Push Necessity of Masks in Uneven Regulatory Landscape

    As states make facial coverings mandatory, airports find enforcement difficult

  • West Coast Software Firm Opening Office in Pittsburgh

    Mindera’s expansion joins roster of offices in San Diego, Portugal, India, UK

  • Deals Aplenty As Airfares Drop to Lure Travelers

    Airlines hawk low prices to rebuild customer base during historic slow period

  • Local Pilot Welcomed Home for Retirement Flight

    After 32 years in the sky, JetBlue Airways captain retires at hometown airport

  • Military Pilots Take Advantage of Empty U.S. Airspace

    With commercial traffic slowed by pandemic, armed forces use airports to stay sharp

  • University Partners with Solar Farm Near Airport

    Second solar farm planned near PIT, set to power University of Pittsburgh

  • Pandemic Puts Pause on Pennsylvania Real ID

    State plans to resume issuing new federally mandated IDs in ‘late summer’

  • Vintage Postcards Offer Look at Aviation’s Past

    No trip planned for the holiday? You can still send your loved ones these cool mementos

  • Some PIT Concessions, Parking Lots Reopen As Travel Rebounds

    With gradual increase in passengers, airport begins phased reopening

  • Spotting the Spotted Lanternfly, a Known Pest

    Insect native to Asia invades Pa.; PIT on front lines to end destructive path

  • Airports Ready as Passenger Numbers Rise

    Air terminals across U.S. roll out hand scanners, touchless takeout, other amenities to keep travelers safe

  • JetBlue Adds New Routes to Florida

    Carrier adds Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach to Pittsburgh portfolio

  • Pittsburgh, Anchorage Airports Boost Cargo Connection

    Agreement strengthens ties between two airports 4,000 miles apart

  • Re-Imagining PIT in a Post-Pandemic World

    Aviation leaders, health experts design future of airport facilities after COVID-19

  • What It’s Like to Fly Right Now

    Face masks, social distancing – see what it’s like to travel through an airport during the pandemic

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