Aviation quote of week from Delta CEO Ed Bastian:“United is doing their best to copy us, and I don’t blame them. I would copy Delta too if I was them, they’re smart.”

Delta's updated guidance-Growth in travel bookings
has returned to initial expectations following a temporary softening in November related to the government shutdown, which is expected to impact the
Company’s December quarter pre-tax profitability by approximately $200 million

Air Canada plans to unveil its summer A321XLR destination in the coming weeks

From the 2q release-LATAM group is analyzing the acquisition of additional aircraft. This includes additions to its wide-body and narrow-body fleet, the latter including aircraft from the A320 family, as well as other smaller jets from manufacturers such as Airbus and Embraer.

A much different tone on LATAM's earnings call--bookings for now are stable and it is upping margin guidance for the year

Mexican ULCC Volaris plans to announce a new codeshare with Panama's Copa Airlines on April 29

Scientists are uncovering new evidence for the role of a child’s environment in the progression of ADHD symptoms. They don’t question the very real problems that lead families to seek treatment, but many believe that our current approach isn’t doing enough to help — and that we can do better.

Delta execs:"We're very clear on this. We will not be paying tariffs on any aircraft deliveries we take."

I interviewed Bryan Bedford for my first Airline Business cover interview in 2009 when Republic was battling Southwest to buy Frontier. This is a fun industry! www.flightglobal.com/interview-re...

Looks as if Air Canada will establish a 737 Max base with rouge in Vancouver

Air Canada is transferring its 737 Max aircraft to Rouge