Alaska Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service Between Seattle/Everett And Honolulu

Alaska Airlines Invests In JetZero To Advance New Technology For Net Zero Carbon Emissions

Alaska Airlines (ALK) announced Tuesday an investment in JetZero, a company developing a new blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft that will provide up to 50% less fuel burn and lower emissions.

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US Airlines, Unions Urge Govt To Pause Addl. Flights Between US And China

Major airlines in the United States, along with its various unions, urged the Biden Administration to pause additional passenger flights between the country and China, citing anti-competitive policies of the Chinese government. Following the news, most of China-based airlines were trading lower on Friday. Air China Ltd shares fell 2.9 percent, while China Eastern Airlines Corp. Ltd. dropped 2.5

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Alaska Airlines Takes Delivery Of First Longer-range Boeing 737-8

Alaska Airlines (ALK) said Thursday it took delivery of the first longer-range Boeing 737-8 to its aircraft lineup - the next component of its strategic, long-term fleet plan that builds on its strengths and provides a road map for ongoing future success.

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U.S. Consumer Confidence Index Edges Lower In August

A report released by the Conference Board on Tuesday showing a modest deterioration by consumer confidence in the U.S. in the month of August. The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index dipped to 97.4 in August from an upwardly revised 98.7 in July.

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U.S. Durable Goods Orders Slump 2.8% In July, Much Less Than Expected

Reflecting a continued plunge by orders for transportation equipment, the Commerce Department released a report on Tuesday showing a steep drop by new orders for U.S. manufactured durable goods in the month of July. The Commerce Department said durable goods orders slumped by 2.8 percent in July after plummeting by a revised 9.4 percent in June.

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