Edward Russell

Edward is Skift's Washington, D.C.-based editor of Airline Weekly, and transport reporter. He's covered the airline industry from the American-US Airways combo to the Boeing 737 Max grounding and through the Covid-19 pandemic. He enjoys bikes, trains, and runs with his dog, Heathrow.

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Airline Weekly

Steven Udvar-Hazy at the Skift Aviation Forum

9 hours ago

Airlines

Pilot Mental Health Treatment is ‘Broken.’ A Fix May be Coming.

Fear of career reprisals has many pilots keeping mental health concerns in the closet. The new FAA administrator wants to change that.

Edward Russell | 5 days ago

Airlines

U.S. Prepares for Record Thanksgiving Air Travel as System Faces Numerous Strains

Travelers must be ready for busy airports and full planes this Thanksgiving. And just remember, no one controls the weather.

Edward Russell | 6 days ago

Airline Weekly

Dubai Airshow Shopping

It was a good week in Dubai for Boeing. The U.S. planemaker came home with nearly 300 new commitments for its three main passenger jets: the 737 Max, 777X, and 787. That was roughly four-times the haul of competitor Airbus at the air show. But who’s counting?

7 days ago

Airline Weekly

Boeing’s Big Week in Dubai

It was a busy week for Airbus and particularly Boeing in Dubai. The airframers racked up more than 350 orders for new aircraft from Emirates, Ethiopian, FlyDubai, and others at the airshow.

1 week ago

Airline Weekly

Norway Challenges Norwegian Air-Widerøe Deal as Airline Mergers Face Heightened Scrutiny

European regulators are taking a tougher stance towards the latest wave of airline consolidation on the continent.

1 week ago

Airlines

Air Traffic Controller Shortage Could Last Into the 2030s

The U.S. government needs to step up if it wants to ease the air traffic controller shortage that is snarling flights and slowing growth.

Edward Russell | 2 weeks ago

Airline Weekly

American Airlines, JetBlue Call for More Sustainable Aviation Fuel Support

A lot more financial support is needed from just about everybody to decarbonize aviation.

2 weeks ago

News Blog

JetBlue Would ‘Love’ to Partner with Brightline Trains in Florida

JetBlue Airways President Joanna Geraghty said the airline would "love" to partner with passenger rail operator Brightline in Florida. While she did not provide many details of what such a partnership could look like, it would likely include single-itinerary trips that combine both a JetBlue flight and Brightline train, and protections for travelers if either…

Edward Russell | 2 weeks ago

Airline Weekly

Dutch Government Backs Down on Amsterdam Schiphol Cuts, Allows Full Airline Schedules

Score one for the airline industry with the Dutch government's reversal on flight cuts at Schiphol.

2 weeks ago