The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released the monthly report that provides information relating to the airline passenger traffic at the eight commercial service airports within the state. Commercial airline boarding numbers for January 2024 reached 94,504 passengers, which represents a growth of 3,525 boardings or a 4% increase from January of 2023. View […]
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North Dakota Surpasses 1.1 Million Airline Boardings in 2023
North Dakota’s commercial service airports finished calendar year 2023 with a statewide total of 1,136,828 airline passenger boardings. This is a growth of 108,669 passengers and an 11% overall increase from calendar year 2022. Seven of the airports also finished the year with higher passenger counts than in 2022 and Fargo and Devils Lake recorded […]
Large-Scale Study Using SAS Aircraft Concludes Biofuel Improves Air Quality
Bio-based aviation fuel reduces the number of ultrafine particles that are emitted from the aircraft engines, thereby improving air quality. This is one of the conclusions drawn from a large-scale international study using a SAS aircraft at Copenhagen Airport. Researchers measured an aircraft with 34 percent bio-based fuel (known as Sustainable Aviation Fuel, SAF), in […]
El Al Remains Committed to Keeping the Skies Open and Preserving Air Bridge to Israel
In a recent open letter, Dina Ben Tal Ganancia, CEO, EL AL, wrote that the airline remains committed to keeping the skies open and preserving the air bridge to Israel. “Many of our employees and their families have been called up for military reserve duty, contributing to the defense of our nation. Yet, we continue […]
Qatar Airways Cargo Partners with DSV to Launch New Route from Huntsville
Qatar Airways Cargo has partnered with DSV Global Transportation and Logistics to launch a new route from Huntsville, Alabama, enhancing North America’s connectivity to Europe, Middle East and beyond, effective 7th September 2023. The route, named by DSV as the “Gateway Star”, will see twice weekly Boeing 777 freighters operating from Felipe Ãngeles International Airport […]
American Airlines Expands Service at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport with Six Daily Flights
Travelers who choose their local airport, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN), will soon have six daily American Airlines flight options connecting them through Charlotte to destinations of their choice all around the world. The new schedule, which starts in July, represents an increase in total summer seat availability over American Airlines’ schedule in 2019. “As […]
Ameriflight Signs Intent to Purchase Agreement with Sabrewing Aircraft for 35 VTOL Air Cargo Drones
Ameriflight, the nation’s largest Part 135 Cargo airline, has announced a signed letter of intent to purchase 35 VTOL air cargo drones from Sabrewing Aircraft Company, Inc., a U.S. corporation designing and producing a new generation of regional cargo UAV that offers high-efficiency, all-weather operation with vertical landing and takeoff (VTOL) capabilities. The agreement is […]
Larger Planes and New Equipment for Yuma Airport
American Airlines wasted no time partnering with Envoy Air, Inc. in the wake of Mesa Airlines’ December announcement of their “consensual wind-down” with American Airlines effective April 3rd. This is a seamless transition as Envoy Air Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group and operates more than 160 aircraft on 800 daily […]
North Dakota Passenger Boardings Surpass One Million in 2022
North Dakota’s commercial service airports finished calendar year 2022 with a statewide total of 1,028,159 airline passenger boardings. This is a growth of 141,350 passengers and a 16% overall increase from calendar year 2021. All eight commercial service airports were able to provide services to more passengers in 2022 than they did in the previous […]
Ravn Alaska and Molly Bz Cookies Announce Partnership
In partnership with Molly Bz Cookies, Northern Pacific Airways dba Ravn Alaska has announced an exclusive agreement to provide onboard cookies. This will be a recipe specifically designed for Ravn Alaska featuring the Cinnadoodle. “This is an exciting time to partner with Molly Bz. With her extensive background in baking and creativity, it was a […]
