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Boeing: Airlines will need 617,000 pilots, 814,000 attendants
This is the first time that cabin crew members have been added to Boeing’s hiring outlook.

JetBlue: First Cuba flights to launch in August
JetBlue announced start of first Cuba routes, with fares beginning at $99 one-way.

Nashville airport’s $1.2B overhaul would include central ‘Grand Ole Lobby’
Renovation would touch virtually every corner of the airport and change fliers’ experiences.

Ask the Captain: That sinking feeling right after takeoff
Right after takeoff, it seems that the pilot slows down and the plane drops. Why is that?

Oshkosh airshow: Women take center stage on Alaska Air ‘fly-in’

Oshkosh airshow: Women take center stage at ‘fly-in’
All-woman crew piloted Alaska Air’s Boeing-themed 737 for Women in Aviation event.

Name that airport …
Here is this week’s “name that airport” photo.

Union chief says American pushing pilots to speed up flights
American says it takes safety and regulations seriously.

Allegiant buys new planes for the first time ever
Still, Allegiant CEO suggests company negotiated a good deal on its order for Airbus A320s.

Is Boeing about to pull the plug on the 747?
Boeing hinted it may have to end its iconic 747 jumbo jet amid a prolonged sales slump.

Name that airport … (Glasgow, Scotland)
The photo in this week’s “name that airport” post is of the Glasgow Airport in Scotland.

Boeing considers ending 747 production
Boeing hinted it may have to end its iconic 747 jumbo jet amid a prolonged sales slump.

JetBlue: First Cuba flights will launch next month
JetBlue announced start of first Cuba routes, with fares beginning at $99 one-way.

10 mistakes you’re making at the airport
Make the wisest use of your time — and money — at the airport.

Fast-growing Allegiant expands to Puerto Rico and Trenton, N.J.
Allegiant’s route map continues to accumulate more dots with two new cities.

Spirit adds Akron-Canton after Southwest cutbacks
Spirit is adding flights to five cities, including on Florida routes trimmed by Southwest.

This widebody jetliner is painted like a droid from Star Wars (photos)
Jet becomes the fourth Star Wars-themed plane to fly for Japan’s biggest airline.

Denver airport rolls out nearly 10,000 charging outlets
Denver was the USA’s sixth-busiest airport in 2015 with more than 54 million passengers.

San Diego Airport is a circus this summer

Malaysia Airlines inks $2.75B deal for 50 Boeing MAX jets
Deal is airline’s first major purchase after years of financial losses, two air disasters in 2014

It’s a real clown show at this U.S. airport
Yes, there are more bozos than usual wandering the San Diego airport this summer.

Chinese woman to fly solo around the world
Wisconsin’s Oshkosh airshow helped provide inspiration for the solo flight plan.

Frontier expands to Punta Gorda, shifts three routes from Fort Myers
After years of trying, Florida’s Punta Gorda Airport has landed service from a second carrier.

Is JetBlue ready for flights to Europe?
JetBlue exec says aircraft deal could ‘accelerate launching service to Europe.’

United puts Team USA front and center in new Olympics ad
United’s sponsorship of Team USA has become one of the carrier’s signature marketing events.

United adds two Florida routes from San Francisco hub
Miami, Tampa routes come amid a broader expansion by United at San Francisco.

Mike Pence’s campaign plane? An Eastern Air Lines Boeing 737
The familiar Eastern paint scheme is from a start-up that’s resurrected the old brand.

FAA cites Allegiant Air for ‘minor’ infractions after audit
Among FAA’s findings: Fliers were seen with carry-on bags that were too large.

Southwest Airlines says it’s back to a normal schedule
Carrier has extended a fare sale, offered 50%-off vouchers to apologize to fliers.

Ask the Captain: Why is there no window next to my seat?
What is the purpose of leaving windows out of certain slots?

Watch: Air New Zealand goes ‘Hollywood’ for in-flight safety video
When it comes to entertaining in-flight safety videos, it’s hard to beat Air New Zealand.

Alaska Air targets Newark in transcontinental expansion
Alaska Airlines will add three new nonstop routes to the New York City-area airport.

American on travel demand: ‘We do expect Europe to get worse’
American declined to reveal plans for U.K. after rivals Delta, United cut capacity.

Name that airport …
Here is this week’s “name that airport” photo.

Southwest Airlines customers tough out 3-day disruption from glitch

Southwest Airlines flight woes cascade into Friday
Fallout from technical glitch stretched into a third day, with at least 250 cancellations.

Computer glitch could cost Southwest up $10 million, CEO says
But Gary Kelly says airline’s “first priority” is to get stranded fliers to their destinations.

Southwest extends fare sale because of glitch, warns of long lines
Long lines: Airline warned customers ticketed to fly Thursday to arrive to the airport early.

Southwest on glitch: Expect long lines, lingering cancellations Thursday
Long lines: Airline warned customers ticketed to fly Thursday to arrive to the airport early.