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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Frontier Airlines CEO Concerned With Lack of Support for Spirit Deal

Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle wants to make a deal for Spirit Airlines. But, in a letter sent to the CEO of Spirit Sunday, is concerned about the lack of support from both Spirit management and its shareholders. "We still remain very far from obtaining approval from Spirit stockholders," Biffle said in his letter to…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Airline Weekly

Indian Disruptor

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Airline Weekly

Indian Disruptor

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Europe Approves World-Leading Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate

The European Parliament has passed one of the first sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, mandates that would force production of the low-carbon fuels to ramp up quickly in the coming decades. The legislature approved what are known as the "ReFuelEU Aviation" standards Thursday that lay out a rapid ramp up in SAF adoption in five-year…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Airline Weekly

Hong Kong Airport’s Third Runway Risks White Elephant Status

Build it and they will come? Hong Kong's airport, hard-hit by pandemic restrictions, asks the question with the opening of a third runway.

2 years ago

Airlines

Spirit Delays Merger Vote a Third Time Suggesting JetBlue Inroads

Is the third time the charm for JetBlue's takeover of Spirit?

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

News Blog

India’s Newest Airline Akasa Air Cleared For Takeoff

It's official: India has a new airline. The government granted Akasa Air its air operator certificate, without which the startup could not begin revenue flights, on Thursday, and allowing passenger service to begin later this month. "We now look forward to opening our flights for sale, leading to the start of commercial operations by late…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Airline Weekly

$1 Billion in U.S. Airport Grants Fall Short of Infrastructure Needs

$1 billion sounds like a lot of money but when it comes to updating America's outdated airport infrastructure it's a drop in the bucket. Especially when the funds are spread out to as many airports as possible.

2 years ago

Airlines

What Biden’s Transit Expert Pick Will Bring to the FAA’s Top Job

Managerial skills may be what President Biden is going for with his nomination of transit executive Phil Washington to lead the FAA. After this summer of flying mayhem, managerial skills may be what's needed most now.

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Airline Weekly

New Star Alliance-Deutsche Bahn Partnership May Face Hurdles Shifting Flyers to Trains

The airline industry is increasingly looking at non-flight options to get travelers to their destination. But a new partnership between Star Alliance and Deutsche Bahn appears more lip service than a serious push to get flyers onto trains.

2 years ago