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PSA Airlines to open a new maintenance base operation at Pensacola International Airport

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, announced its plans to open a new maintenance base operation at Pensacola International Airport (PNS).

PSA’s immense fleet expansion necessitates additional locations to support the maintenance and reliability of its growing fleet. The operation at PNS will mark PSA’s eighth maintenance facility, joining Akron-Canton Airport (CAK), Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Dayton International Airport (DAY), Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), Norfolk International Airport (ORF), and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV).

PSA plans to employ 30-35 team members to include mechanics, leads, inspectors and stores personnel. PNS is an ideal location for PSA to add to its network of facilities, providing greater facility flexibility for a terminal operation.

PNS has been identified as a sustainable workforce location with the presence of local military and the abundance of technical schools within the state. PSA is looking for the best and brightest to join the top maintenance workforce in the regional industry. The airline offers top-of-industry pay for A&P mechanics and prospective candidates can look forward to working for a rapidly growing airline where they can advance their career in maintenance.

Copyright Photo: American Eagle (2nd)-PSA Airlines (2nd) Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) N218PS (msn 7885) CLT (Jay Selman). Image: 403747.

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SkyWest Airlines brings United Express jet service to Plattsburgh starting on August 29

SkyWest Airlines will begin daily United Express jet service between Plattsburgh and Washington-Dulles International Airport beginning on August 29, 2018.

The new Plattsburgh service will be on Bombardier CRJ200s. SkyWest is a leading CRJ200 operator and has been named the manufacturer’s most reliable operatorin North America five times.

Copyright Photo: United Express-SkyWest Airlines Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) N945SW (msn 7770) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 941709.

United Express aircraft slide show:

Air Pohang launches operations

Air Pohang (Pohang) on February 7, 2018 launched scheduled operations between Pohang and both Jeju and Seoul (Gimpo) with Bombardier CRJ200 regional jets.

The pictured HL8203 was delivered on May 1, 2017 and is seen at Anchorage on its delivery flight.

Read the full story from Yonhap News Agency: CLICK HERE

J-Air retires its last two Bombardier CRJ200s

J-Air on January 31, 2018 operated its last Bombardier (Canadair) CRJ200 regional jet revenue flights. The last flight was operated with JA208J which arrived at Osaka (Itami) from Matsuyama as flight JL2310 at 20:19 (8:19 PM) local time on spot number 24.

JA209J previously arrived from Fukuoka as flight JL2058 at 17:22 (5:22 PM) local time.

In other news, parent JAL – Japan Airlines previously announced its fleet plans for Fiscal Year 2018:

JAL Group (JAL) on January 18, 2018 announced its flight frequency and fleet plans on both international and domestic routes during FY2018 (ending March 31, 2019).

In December 2017, JAL announced double daily service between Tokyo (Narita) = Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Osaka (Kansai) = Honolulu through October 27, 2018. (*1) Based on recent travel demands, the carrier confirmed today that it will extend and maintain 14 flights per week for both routes until March 30, 2019.

Also, in an effort to match the demand between Japan and Russia following the relaxation of visa requirements, JAL will offer seasonal daily flights on its Tokyo (Narita) = Moscow (Domodedovo) service from July 1 through October 27.

The highly acclaimed JAL SKY SUITE configured aircraft (*2) will be introduced on the carrier`s second daily Tokyo (Haneda) = Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) service from August 1, 2018, which allows both flights from Haneda to feature the carrier`s top-of-the-line seat products in all classes of travel.

In addition, JAL will progressively change aircraft configurations through the first half of FY2018. For routes in the US, the carrier will increase seat capacity on flights to/from Dallas Fort Worth by implementing the 787-9 aircraft from May 1, featuring 44 fully-flat Business Class seats, 35 Premium Economy seats, and 116 seats in Economy Class. During Japan`s summer peak travel season (Aug. 10 – Aug 17, 2018), JAL will offer First Class service on one of its Tokyo (Narita) = Honolulu route by operating the 777-300ER aircraft. In other major changes, one of JAL`s Tokyo (Narita) = Manila service will start offering Premium Economy service from July 1, when the 787-9 aircraft is implemented on this route. For the full list, please refer to the chart below.

Moving forward to Japan-domestic routes, JAL will continue to improve the quality of its products and services with a focus on the JAL SKY NEXT aircraft (*3). The carrier will also offer up to 18 daily flights on its Haneda = Sapporo (New-Chitose) routes during the peak travel season to adjust to the demand for this market. For aircraft changes, JAL will expand operations of the Embraer 190 (*4), which features Class J and Free Wi-Fi Video Program services primarily on regional flights to and from Osaka (Itami) airport.

Furthermore, JAL will inaugurate new routes between the islands of Tokunoshima = Okinoerabu = Okinawa (Naha) from July 1, 2018, to connect travel between the Amami islands (*5) and Okinawa (Naha), also known as the “Amami Islands Hopping Route.”

All flights and schedules listed on this release are subject to government approval.

The JAL Group will continue to embrace new challenges to deliver greater customer convenience and comfort, enhance its networks, and improve the quality of products and services.

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(*1) JAL Group Announces Flight Frequency Increase in FY2018 – Dec 19 Release – Dec 1 Release

(*2) For more information about JAL SKY SUITE configured aircraft, please visit https://www.jal.co.jp/en/newsky/

(*3) For more information about JAL SKY NEXT service, please visit www.jal.co.jp/en/skynext/

(*4) For service with J-AIR’s EMBRAER190, please visit http://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/201701/004127.html

(*5) Amami Islands include Amami Oshima Island, Kikaijima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Okinoerabu Island and Yoron Island.

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【International Network – Flight Frequency Increase】

Route	Flight No.	Effective Period	Aircraft Type	Details
Osaka (Kansai) = Honolulu	JL8792/8791	Oct. 28, 2018 ~ Mar. 30, 2019	787-8	Maintain 14 weekly (*6)
Tokyo (Narita) = Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi)	JL717/718	Oct. 28, 2018 ~ Mar. 30, 2019	787-8 (SS8) 787-9 (SS9II)	Maintain 14 weekly (*6)
Tokyo (Narita) = Moscow (Domodedovo)	JL421/422	Mar.25 ~ Jun.30, 2018	787-8 (SS8)	4 weekly ⇒ 5 weekly
		Jul. 1 ~ Oct. 27, 2018		5 weekly ⇒ 7 weekly
		Oct. 28, 2018 ~		7 weekly ⇒ 4 weekly

(*6) Reservations and ticket sales for the flights after October 28 will begin January 24, 2018 (2:00PM Japan Time).

【JAL SKY SUITE Configured Aircraft – Additional Route】

Route

Flight No.

Effective Period

Details

Tokyo (Haneda) =

Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi)

JL033/032

Aug. 1, 2018 ~

787-8 ⇒ 777-200ER (SS2) (*7)

(*7) Premium Economy service will be available. Reservations and ticket sales will begin January 24, 2018 (2:00PM Japan Time).

【Aircraft Change】

Route	Flight No.	Effective Period	Details
Tokyo (Narita) = Dallas Fort Worth	JL12/11	May 1, 2018 ~	787-8 (SS8)	⇒	787-9 (SS9)
Tokyo (Narita) = Hanoi	JL751/752	May 1, 2018 (*8)~	787-8 (SS8)	⇒	787-9 (SS9)
Tokyo (Narita) = Honolulu	JL782/789	Aug. 1, 2018 ~	777-200ER(SS2)	⇒	787-9 (SS9II)
Tokyo (Narita) = Honolulu	JL782/789	Aug. 10 ~ 17, 2018	787-9 (SS9II)	⇒	777-300ER(SS7)(*16)
Tokyo (Narita) = Jakarta	JL729/720	Apr. 8, 2018 (*9) ~	767-300ER(SS6)	⇒	787-8 (SS8) (*17)
Tokyo (Narita) = Manila	JL741/742	Jul. 1, 2018 ~	767-300ER(SS6)	⇒	787-9 (SS9II) (*17)
Tokyo (Narita)=Hong Kong	JL735/736	Apr. 8~May 6, 2018 (*10)	787-9 (SS9)	⇒	767-300ER (SS6)
Tokyo (Narita)=Hong Kong	JL735/736	May 7, 2018 (*11) ~	767-300ER(SS6)	⇒	787-8
Tokyo(Haneda)=Seoul(Gimpo)	JL095/090	Aug. 1, 2018 (*12) ~	767-300ER	⇒	787-8
Tokyo (Haneda) = Beijing	JL025/020	May 6, 2018 (*13) ~	787-8	⇒	767-300ER
Tokyo (Narita) = Beijing	JL869/860	Mar. 25~Jun.7, 2018 (*14)	767-300ER(SS6)	⇒	787-8 (SS8) 767-300ER
Tokyo (Narita) = Beijing	JL869/860	Jun. 8, 2018~ (*15)	787-8 (SS8) 767-300ER	⇒	737-800

(*8) Aircraft of JL752 will be changed from May 2, 2018. (*9) Aircraft of JL720 will be changed from Apr. 9, 2018.

(*10) Aircraft of JL736 will be changed from Apr. 9 to May 7, 2018. (*11) Aircraft of JL736 will be changed from May 8, 2018.

(*12) Aircraft of JL090 will be changed from Aug. 2, 2018. (*13) Aircraft of JL020 will be changed from May 7, 2018.

(*14) Aircraft of JL860 will be changed from Mar. 26 to Jun. 8, 2018. (*15) Aircraft of JL860 will be changed from Jun. 9, 2018.

(*16) First class service will be available.　Reservations and ticket sales will begin January 24, 2018 (2:00PM Japan Time).

(*17) Premium Economy class service will be available. Reservations and ticket sales will begin January 24, 2018 (2:00PM Japan Time).

【Domestic Network – Flight Frequency Increase】

Route	Effective Period	Details	Remarks
Tokyo (Haneda) = Sapporo (New-Chitose)	Mar. 25 ~ Apr. 30, 2018 Jul. 1 ~ Aug. 31, 2018	16 daily ⇒ 17 daily	42 days within this period (*18)
Tokyo (Haneda) = Sapporo (New-Chitose)	Mar. 1 ~ Jul. 13, 2018 Sep.1 ~ Oct. 27,2018	16 daily⇒17 or 18 daily	(*18)
Osaka (Itami) = Sapporo (New-Chitose)	Jul. 1 ~ Aug. 31, 2018	4 daily ⇒ 5 daily	6 daily flight from Jul. 14 to Aug. 31
Osaka (Itami) = Okinawa(Naha)	May. 7 ~ May. 31, 2018	2 daily ⇒ 3 daily
Osaka (Itami) = Sendai	May. 7, 2018 ~	7 daily ⇒ 8 daily
Sapporo (New-Chitose) = Memambetsu	Jun. 1 ~ Aug. 31, 2018	3 daily ⇒ 4 daily
Fukuoka = Tokushima	Mar. 25, 2018 ~	1 daily ⇒ 2 daily
Okayama = Okinawa (Naha)	May. 8 ~ May. 19, 2018	1 daily ⇒ 2 or 3 daily	12 days within this period (*18)
Kagoshima = Yakushima	Apr. 1, 2018 ~	4 daily ⇒ 5 or 6 daily	(*18)
Kagoshima = Amami Oshima	Mar. 25 ~ Mar. 31, 2018 Apr. 26, 2018 ~	7 daily ⇒ 8 or 9 daily	(*18)
Kagoshima = Yoron	Jun. 15 ~ Jun. 30, 2018	1 daily ⇒ 2 daily
Tokunoshima = Okinoerabu	Jul. 1, 2018 ~	0 daily ⇒ 1 daily	New route
Okinawa (Naha) = Okinoerabu	Jul. 1, 2018 ~	0 daily ⇒ 1 daily	New route
Amami Oshima = Yoron	Jul. 1, 2018 ~	0.5 daily (*19) ⇒ 1 daily

(*18) For more information, please visit http://www.jal.co.jp/en

(*19) Amami Oshima – Yoron is operated on Tue, Thu. and Sat. Yoron – Amami Oshima is operated on Mon. Wed. Fri. and Sun.

【Flight Frequency Decrease】

Route	Effective Period	Details	Remarks
Osaka (Itami) = Fukuoka	May. 7 ~ May. 31, 2018 Jul. 1 ~ Aug. 31, 2018	4 daily ⇒ 3 daily
Osaka (Itami) = Izumo	May. 7, 2018 ~	5 daily ⇒ 4 daily	(*20)
Nagoya (Chubu) = Sapporo (New-Chitose)	May. 7 ~ May. 31, 2018	5 daily ⇒ 4 daily

(*20) 4 daily flights will be operated with the EMBRAER170 from May 7, 2018.

【Flight Suspension】

Route	Effective Period	Details	Remarks
Amami Oshima = Okinoerabu	Jul. 1, 2018 ~	0.5 daily (*21) ⇒ 0 daily	(*23)
Okinoerabu = Yoron	Jul. 1, 2018 ~	0.5 daily (*22) ⇒ 0 daily	(*23)

(*21) Amami Oshima – Okinoerabu will be operated on Mon. Wed. Fri. and Sun. Okinoerabu – Amami Oshima will be operated on Tue, Thu. and Sat.

(*22) Okinoerabu – Yoron will be operated on Mon. Wed. Fri. and Sun. Yoron – Okinoerabu will be operated on Tue, Thu. and Sat.

(*23) Flight suspension due to change of connection point associated with the inauguration of the “Amami Islands Hopping Route”.

【Major Aircraft Change】

EMBRAER170 → EMBRAER190 DHC-8-400 → EMBRAER170

(76 Economy) (15 Class J/80 Economy) (74 Economy) (76 Economy)

Route	Effective Period	Route	Effective Period
Tokyo (Haneda) = Yamagata	Mar. 25, 2018 ~	Osaka (Itami) = Oki	May 7, 2018 ~ (*24)
Tokyo (Haneda) = Misawa	Mar. 25, 2018 ~	Osaka (Itami) = Tanegashima	Aug. 1 ~ Aug. 31, 2018 (Seasonal operation)
Osaka (Itami) = Akita	May. 7, 2018 ~	(24) Boeing 737-800 will be operated Aug. 1-31*
Osaka (Itami) = Matsuyama	May. 7, 2018 ~
Sapporo (New-Chitose) = Aomori	Aug. 1, 2018 ~

Boeing 737-400 → Boeing 737-800 SAAB340B/DHC-8-400 → ATR 42-600

(20 Class J/125 Economy) (20 Class J/145 Economy) (36 Economy) (74 Economy) (48 Economy)

Route	Effective Period	Route	Effective Period
Okinawa (Naha)=Kumejima	May. 22, 2018 ~	Osaka (Itami) = Tajima	May. 7, 2018 ~
Tokyo (Haneda) = Kumejima	Jul. 14~Aug. 31, 2018 (Seasonal operation)	Osaka (Itami) = Yakushima	May. 7, 2018 ~
		Fukuoka = Yakushima	Jul. 1, 2018 ~
		Amami Oshima = Tokunoshima	Jul. 1, 2018 ~

Copyright Photo: JAL-Japan Airlines (J-Air) Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) JA204J (msn 7643) CTS (Robbie Shaw). Image: 933465.

J-Air aircraft slide show:

Elite Airways announces three new nonstop routes to/from Myrtle Beach: Albany and White Plains NY, and Newport News VA

Elite Airways has made this announcement:

As the first of several new destinations to be introduced this year, Elite Airways LLC unveiled three new nonstop routes in/out of Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) starting the first week in April. These include Albany International Airport (ALB) and Westchester County Airport (HPN) in New York with early-bird fares starting at $199 each way*; and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) in Virginia starting at $129 each way.

Elite Airways operates a fleet of Bombardier CRJ200 and CRJ700 jet airliners.

Twice-weekly nonstop jet service to/from Myrtle Beach (MYR):

Albany, NY (ALB) starts April 5. Thursdays & Sundays starting at $199 each way
White Plains, NY (HPN) starts April 5. Thursdays & Sundays starting at $199 each way
Newport News, VA (PHF) starts April 6. Fridays & Mondays starting at $129 each way

In other news, Elite Airways LLC has announced that it is exploring additional routes from Sarasota-Bradenton in lieu of its planned PIT-SRQ service, which the airline has decided to cancel. All Elite Airways Pittsburgh ticketed passengers are being contacted and will be fully refunded immediately.

Elite Airways aircraft slide show:

Air Wisconsin to fly exclusively under the United Express livery by March 2018

Air Wisconsin Airlines (Appleton, WI) is phasing down its contract as an American Eagle operator.

Air Wisconsin Airlines, founded in 1965, operates nearly 350 departures per day system-wide to 26 states and 3 Canadian provinces with American Airlines and United Airlines, serving nearly 6 million passengers per year.

Air Wisconsin will be exclusively flying under the United Express livery by March of 2018.

The fleet is actively being repainted into United Express colors.

On March 1, 2017, Air Wisconsin announced a new agreement with United Airlines to once again operate under the United Express banner.

Air Wisconsin became an American Eagle operator when US Airways was merged into American. Air Wisconsin had previously been an US Airways Express operator. The American contract is due to expire in March 2018.

The remaining American Eagle routes radiate from the Philadelphia hub. They will all be gone by March 2018.

Meanwhile the expanding United Express routes radiate from the Washington (Dulles) and Chicago (O’Hare) UA Hubs.

Air Wisconsin is reestablishing a familiar route this summer. Starting this summer on June 8, 2018 Air Wisconsin will operate a nonstop flight from Appleton to Denver for United Airlines.

Top Copyright Photo (all others by Air Wisconsin): American Eagle-Air Wisconsin Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) N444ZW (msn 7788) DCA (Jay Selman). Image: 403522.

American Eagle-Air Wisconsin aircraft slide show:

United Express-Air Wisconsin aircraft slide show:

SkyWest Airlines to bring United Express jet service to Shenandoah Valley and Greenbrier Valley on April 3, 2018

SkyWest Airlines has announced daily United Express jet service from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD) starting on April 3, 2018.

The company has also announced daily United Express jet service from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD) beginning also on April 3, 2018.

Flight will be operated on Canadair (Bombardier) CRJ200 regional jets.

Copyright Photo: United Express-SkyWest Airlines Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) N973SW (msn 7949) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 922371.

Route Map: United Express routes operated by SkyWest Airlines:

ExpressJet Airlines is phasing out its last Bombardier CRJ200s

ExpressJet Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc., this month is operating its last Canadair (Bombardier) CRJ200 revenue flights.

As previously reported on December 23, 2016, ExpressJet expected to transition to flying primarily dual-class aircraft in its CRJ operation by removing its Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft from service over the next year.

The company has been gradually retiring the CRJ200 fleet. Some aircraft have been transferred to partner SkyWest Airlines and all others are now in storage. Some aircraft were relocated to Oklahoma City, OK.

The retirement of the ExpressJet CRJ200 fleet was stepped up this month. N854AS is operating today but it is expected to join the others soon in retirement, probably after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Copyright Photo: Delta Connection-ExpressJet Airlines Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) N923EV (msn 7826) ATL (Jay Selman). Image: 403333.

United to add 12 new United Express routes in 2018

United Airlines is adding 12 new routes operated by United Express carriers (mostly by SkyWest Airlines) in 2018:

Chicago O’Hare – El Paso (April 9, 2018) – daily Embraer 170 (Republic Airlines)
Chicago O’Hare – Fresno (June 7, 2018) – daily Embraer 175 (SkyWest Airlines)
Denver – Jacksonville FL (April 9, 2018) – daily Embraer 175 (SkyWest Airlines)
Denver – Liberal (February 6, 2018) – 6 weekly Bombardier CRJ200 (SkyWest Airlines)
Denver – North Platte (February 1, 2018) – daily Bombardier CRJ200 (SkyWest Airlines)
Denver – Pueblo – Liberal (February 6, 2018) – 6 weekly Bombardier CRJ200 (SkyWest Airlines)
Denver – Scottsbluff (January 30, 2018) – daily Bombardier CRJ200 by SkyWest Airlines)
Los Angeles – Kalispell (June 7, 2018) – daily Bombardier CRJ200 (SkyWest Airlines)
Los Angeles – Medford (April 9, 2018) – daily Bombardier CRJ200 (SkyWest Airlines)
Los Angeles – Missoula (June 7, 2018) – daily Bombardier CRJ200 (SkyWest Airlines)
Los Angeles – Redmond (April 9, 2018) – daily Bombardier CRJ200 (SkyWest Airlines)
Newark – Elmira (April 9, 2018) – daily Embraer ERJ145 (CommutAir)

Update: On November 21, 2017 United Airlines made the official announcement:

United Airlines on November 21 announced it will offer customers more opportunities to travel from five of its U.S. hubs to 10 cities in California, Florida, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Texas beginning in April 2018. Additionally, the airline announced it will optimize its O’Hare International Airport (ORD) schedule to provide shorter connection times and more options for customers connecting through Chicago.

New year round service

United will now serve Wilmington, North Carolina from Chicago and Washington Dulles and Elmira, New York from New York/Newark. The full list of new routes includes:

Hub	New Destination	Frequency	Begins	Aircraft
Chicago (ORD)	El Paso (ELP)	2 flights daily	April 9	E170
Chicago (ORD)	Wilmington (ILM)	2 flights daily	April 9	ERJ
Denver (DEN)	Jacksonville (JAX)	1 flight daily	April 9	E175
Los Angeles (LAX)	Redmond (RDM)	2 flights daily	April 9	CRJ
Los Angeles (LAX)	Medford (MFR)	2 flights daily	April 9	CRJ
New York/Newark (EWR)	Elmira (ELM)	2 flights daily	April 9	ERJ
Washington-Dulles (IAD)	Wilmington (ILM)	2 flights daily	April 9	ERJ

New seasonal daily service from Chicago (ORD) and Los Angeles (LAX)

With United’s new summer service, more customers will have easier access to popular outdoor destinations like Yosemite National Park near Fresno; Glacier National Park near Kalispell and Yellowstone National Park near Missoula.

Hub	New Destination	Frequency	Begins	Aircraft
Chicago (ORD)	Fresno (FAT)	Daily	June 7	E175
Los Angeles (LAX)	Kalispell (FCA)	Daily	June 7	CRJ
Los Angeles (LAX)	Missoula (MSO)	Daily	June 7	CRJ

Enhancing operations in Chicago

Beginning in February 2018, a newly enhanced bank structure at O’Hare will mean shorter connection times and better access to more destinations for customers connecting through the carrier’s Chicago hub. This operations enhancement, already in place at United’s Houston hub, will enable United to greatly improve connectivity throughout its industry-leading global route network.

Copyright Photo: United Express-SkyWest Airlines Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) N964SW (msn 7868) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 936126.

Ibex Airlines retires the last CRJ200 regional jet

Ibex Airlines operated the last Canadair (Bombardier) CRJ200 regional jet revenue flight with the pictured JA03RJ on September 27, 2017 as flight FW17 between Fukuoka and Sendai per ch-aviation.

Copyright Photo: Ibex Airlines-ANA Connection Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) JA03RJ (msn 7624) NRT (Michael B. Ing). Image: 907882.