FedEx “FWS” belly markings — A quiet tribute to founder Fred W. Smith
FedEx cargo aircraft now carry a distinctive but little-known tribute marking on their undersides — the initials “FWS,” standing for Frederick Wallace Smith, the visionary founder of the FedEx Corporation. Smith founded the company in 1971 and launched flight operations on April 17, 1973, with 14 Dassault Falcon 20 jets delivering 186 packages to 25 […]
American carries legacy forward with $1 billion investment in MIA concourse expansion
Building on nearly 40 years of commitment to Miami, American Airlines and its partners are defining the next generation of travel at Miami International Airport (MIA). Today, CEO Robert Isom and airline officials joined representatives from Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and local, state, federal and community partners to unveil plans and renderings for […]
Spirit Airlines Reaches Agreement in Principle on Key Terms of Restructuring Support Agreement with Its Secured Creditors
Emergence from Chapter 11 expected in late spring or early summer DANIA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC (“Spirit” or the “Company”), today announced that Spirit has completed another significant milestone in its restructuring by reaching an agreement in principle on the key terms of a […]
oneworld Names Ole Orvér Chief Executive Officer
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — oneworld® today named seasoned aviation leader Ole Orvér as its new chief executive officer. He will join the alliance on 1 April, 2026. A Swedish national, Orvér brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the role. He most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at oneworld member airline Finnair, […]