Airline says Indianapolis-Seattle route off to strong start
Daily nonstop service between the two cities begins Thursday. Optimism over demand and Indianapolis’ tech sector already have persuaded Alaska Airlines to add service to San Francisco.
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Rise in internet-connected devices creates new cybersecurity concerns
Aerospace and defense companies are working to thwart digital attacks from several sources and expect huge demand for workers in the field.
Judge OKs Republic Airways bankruptcy-reorganization plan
The approval clears the way for the Indianapolis-based airline to emerge from Chapter 11 as a privately held company by the end of the month.
Alaska Airlines losing its Virgin America brand
Alaska announced late Wednesday that it will retire the Virgin brand, probably in 2019, adding that name to a list of airline brands including Continental and US Airways that disappeared in the past decade.
Trump calls for privatizing air traffic control operations
The proposal says spinning off air traffic operations from the Federal Aviation Administration and placing them under an “independent, non-governmental organization” would make the system “more efficient and innovative while maintaining safety.”
Cause of ailing flight attendants creates mystery, controversy
From oozing blisters and wheezing to rashes, itchy eyes, and sore throats, numerous flight attendants at one of the country’s largest airlines say their new work uniforms are making them sick.
Allegiant’s latest Indy expansion brings city’s first nonstop Austin route
The low-cost airline in May will launch service to Austin and to Destin-Fort Walton Beach in Florida, with introductory fares to both destinations starting at about $60.
Indy airport to offer seasonal nonstop flights to San Diego
The Indianapolis Airport Authority said more news about nonstop flights to the western United States “could be just days away.”
Indy Airport braces for more diverted flights under new federal rules
Indianapolis International Airport could receive more planes diverted from other airports this winter due to a change in how runway conditions are assessed. Unfortunately, officials aren’t yet sure what to expect.
Rolls-Royce’s $400M modernization is massive juggling act
With Project Condor, the manufacturer will update its Tibbs Avenue and Raymond Street plants while continuing uninterrupted production of high-precision engines for military aircraft.
Indy-area airports receive $12.6M for upgrades, electric buses
The Indianapolis International Airport plans to purchase six electric shuttle buses, which would constitute the largest electric fleet at any U.S. airport.
Delta begins to resume service with limited flights after blackout
According to flightstats.com, Indianapolis International Airport had 21 flights scheduled to depart between 5:20 a.m. and noon Monday. Most were delayed, some for more than four hours.
Colts sign new lease for airport hanger after paying for improvements
The Indianapolis Colts organization is getting a break on rent for its 20,000-square-foot hanger at Indianapolis International Airport after doing some rehab work.
Fishers gets clearance to open airport land for offices, manufacturing
Fishers officials have drafted a plan to market 211 acres at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport for commercial development. The Indianapolis Airport Authority gave its blessing Friday morning.
Indy to host aerospace conference in 2018
The Aerospace Industries Association plans to host its Supplier Management Council conference in Indianapolis in the spring of 2018, state officials announced Tuesday from a prestigious airshow in England.
New federal drone rules should lift TV stations
The Federal Aviation Administration last month approved new regulations that TV industry experts say will open the floodgates for drone use in news reporting.
Charter-airline startup inching closer to liftoff after five years
Still trying to raise money, Carmel-based Legacy Travel Club Inc. recently hit a milestone with a proof-of-concept day trip to Michigan.
Republic Airways seeks relief by freeing itself of leases
As it continues to work through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. is seeking to get out of leases for 29 of its airplanes and two facilities.
Purdue professor to place experiments aboard suborbital flights
Any day, Stephen H. Collicott is scheduled to fly an experiment on New Shepard, the suborbital system developed by Blue Origin, the rocket company founded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Workforce challenges a drag on aviation, aerospace industries
A surge of people retiring from the fields has created a talent shortage, and recruiting and training enough workers remain vexing challenges for companies, according to executives at an IBJ event Thursday.