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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Embraer May Sell Older E-Jets in the U.S. For Another Decade

U.S. airline pilot contracts could keep production of Embraer's older E-Jets humming for another 10 years.

Embraer May Sell Older E-Jets in the U.S. For Another Decade

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Canadian Aviation’s Warm Weather Highs, Cold Weather Lows

Springs and summers are wonderful in Canada. Now about those winters …

Canadian Aviation’s Warm Weather Highs, Cold Weather Lows

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The World’s Most Profitable Airlines

Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss the latest Airline Weekly profit rankings for the second quarter.

The World’s Most Profitable Airlines

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Devastating Maui Fires Likely to Dampen Airline Demand for Extended Period

The deadly wildfires on the island of Maui are likely to affect visitor — and airline — demand to the island for the "foreseeable future," analysts at T.D. Cowen said Friday. "Resort destinations in Maui are likely to disappear from plans for the foreseeable future, but we believe Hawaii overall will remain an aspirational vacation…

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FAA Extends New York Flight Cuts Through October

The Federal Aviation Administration will allow airlines to operate fewer flights at New York-area airports through October, as it faces an intractable air traffic controller shortage in the region. The regulator has extended a waiver that allowed airlines to idle 10% of their slots or runway timings — one of either is needed for a…

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Dutch Electric Plane Startup Electron Sees Big Opportunity in Regional Air Connections

Can an electric air taxi service reopen flights to hundreds of smaller, regional destinations around the world? Dutch startup Electron thinks so.

Dutch Electric Plane Startup Electron Sees Big Opportunity in Regional Air Connections

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American Airlines Could Invest in New U.S. Carrier Connect

New U.S. airline Connect is lining up a respectable list of industry investors including Par Capital, Atlas Air's chairman, and potentially American Airlines.

American Airlines Could Invest in New U.S. Carrier Connect

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U.S. Airlines See Strong Demand Led by Overseas Rush

Why are most U.S. airlines doing so well? What’s not going so well? Which markets are hot and which markets are cold? Here are the top 10 takeaways from second-quarter earnings season, answering these and other key questions:

U.S. Airlines See Strong Demand Led by Overseas Rush

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American Moves Doha Route to Philadelphia After End of JetBlue Alliance

New York's loss is seemingly Philadelphia's gain at American Airlines. The carrier will begin new daily flights between Philadelphia and Doha, home to Oneworld partner Qatar Airways, in October, replacing New York JFK as the gateway for the route. The announcement comes weeks after American began unwinding its alliance with JetBlue Airways. That pact, known…

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Why U.S. Airlines Face a ‘Weird’ Market This Summer

U.S. airlines face the odd set up of strong travel demand but falling airfares.

Why U.S. Airlines Face a ‘Weird’ Market This Summer