Airlines

American Airlines Announces 2024 Flight Plans for New England and Canada

Next summer, American Airlines will introduce seven new flights to provide customers more options for planning trips to climb steep coastal mountains, witness whales breach in Canadian seas, or feel the sea air blow in on the beaches of Cape Cod.

Six new locations are being served from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), bringing America’s network from the Big Apple to 75 nonstop destinations. Flights to Hyannis will be available for purchase starting Oct. 23 on aa.com or American’s mobile app. Tickets for other routes will be available for purchase starting Oct. 16 on aa.com or American’s mobile app.

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American will begin daily new service from LGA and Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Hyannis, Massachusetts (HYA) on June 5, 2024, adding service there for the first flight ever. In order to connect more than 80 destinations across North America with the entrance to Cape Cod, American will be the sole global network carrier operating in the area.

From	To	Service begins	Service notes	Aircraft type
DCA	Hyannis, Massachusetts (HYA)	June 22, 2024	Daily summer service	Embraer E175
LGA	Bangor, Maine (BGR)	June 5, 2024	Daily summer service	E175
LGA	Halifax, Canada (YHZ)	June 5, 2024	Daily summer service	E175
LGA	HYA	June 5, 2024	Daily summer service	E175
LGA	Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts (MVY)	June 22, 2024	Daily summer service	E175
LGA	Nantucket, Massachusetts (ACK)	June 22, 2024	Daily summer service	E175
LGA	Portland, Maine (PWM)	June 5, 2024	Twice daily year-round service	E175

Connecting coastal New England to the world

American will provide more than 20 daily departures from Maine to six gateways throughout the United States starting in the coming summer. With one-stop connections to more than 200 locations worldwide, American will provide the greatest network and schedule so that consumers can easily visit Maine’s rocky coastline, enjoy fresh lobster, and explore natural landscapes.

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The sole nonstop service between North Carolina and British Columbia will begin operating on June 5, 2024, from Charlotte (CLT) to Vancouver, Canada (YVR). On April 4, 2024, American will resume nonstop service between DCA and Bermuda (BDA), resuming operations for the first time since 2019. This will add a fifth gateway to the greatest network of any U.S. airline serving BDA.

Airlines

Air India to Launch aircraft maintenance training institute in Bengaluru

Air India, one of India’s leading global airlines, is set to establish a Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO) in Bengaluru.

This institute will offer a comprehensive Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The program will follow an integrated 2+2 year structure, combining classroom learning with practical, hands-on training.

This initiative is part of Air India’s broader goal of creating a robust aviation ecosystem in India. With plans to expand its fleet and strengthen its operations, the airline aims to build a skilled workforce of maintenance engineers, making the organization self-reliant while supporting its ambitious transformation journey.

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To bring this vision to life, air india has partnered with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). Together, they will develop a state-of-the-art facility spanning 86,000 square feet at Bengaluru Airport City.

This purpose-built campus will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and qualified trainers to deliver world-class education and training. The institute is expected to become operational by mid-2026.

The BMTO will be located close to Air India’s new 12-bay Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, also set to open in Bengaluru by early 2026. The AME program will begin with two years of academic coursework, followed by two years of practical training at the MRO, ensuring students receive hands-on experience adhering to industry standards.

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In the meantime, Air India has introduced a Cadet AME program in collaboration with reputable institutions in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

This ensures continuity in its commitment to developing skilled aircraft maintenance engineers while the BMTO facility is under construction. The program also allows students to pursue a bachelor’s degree through university partnerships, enhancing their career and academic opportunities.

With this initiative, air india plane aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in aircraft maintenance and engineering, air india new planes contributing to the development of India’s aviation sector and creating specialized career paths for aspiring engineers.