Discount carrier JetAmerica delays launch, cites problems obtaining landing slots at Newark

NEWARK, N.J. — A fledgling discount airline is having trouble getting off the ground.

Computer problems cause delays of United Airlines flights at Chicago’s O’Hare airport

CHICAGO — A computer problem grounded all United Airlines flights at O’Hare International Airport Thursday, causing long delays and lines for travelers headed out for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

What you need to know when airlines cancel or reschedule your flight

ATLANTA — Excitement about a trip to Pittsburgh for your brother-in-law’s wedding that you booked months in advance suddenly turns to gloom as the telephone rings a couple of hours before your flight.

Australia’s Qantas Airways cancels or delays Boeing 787 orders as air travel slumps

NEW YORK — Qantas Airways Ltd. said Friday it has canceled orders for some Boeing 787s and delayed delivery of others as the recession slows air travel and tight credit hampers purchases of new aircraft.

Australia’s Quantas Airways cancels or delays Boeing 787 orders as air travel slumps

NEW YORK — Qantas Airways Ltd. said Friday it has canceled orders for some Boeing 787s and delayed delivery of others as the recession slows air travel and tight credit hampers purchases of new aircraft.

Boeing further delays initial test flight of next-generation 787 jetliner

Boeing Co. has again delayed the first test flight of its long-awaited 787 jetliner, a hot-selling aircraft seen as pivotal for the company and the way it builds airplanes in the future.

Storms cause delays at Chicago airports, leave thousands without power in Illinois, Ohio

CHICAGO — Storms that moved across the central part of the U.S. caused delays at Chicago airports, with record rainfall at O’Hare International Airport.

Texas storms batter Dallas area, causing flooding, cancelled flights, no power to thousands

DALLAS — A series of powerful storms packing heavy rains and frequent lightning strikes grounded dozens of flights, left hundreds of thousands without power and caused widespread damage across portions of Texas on Thursday.

A look at airlines’ on-time performance in April, as reported by the DOT

The following are rankings of 19 airlines’ on-time performance in April, according to data from the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics:

DOT report: More flights arrived on-time in April with fewer planes in the air

NEW YORK — Flights on U.S. airlines were on time more frequently in April than the month before and improved from a year earlier, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Kiosks, computers and handhelds _ Oh my! Airport technology gets easier for passengers to use

NEW YORK — Welcome to the 21st century, passengers.

DOT cancels slot auctions at New York airports; LaHood says congestion will be addressed

NEW YORK — The Transportation Department said Wednesday it will cancel proposal for “slot auctions” at New York City airports, following strong backlash from airlines and industry groups.

A look at US airlines’ on-time performance in March

The following are the rankings of 19 airlines’ on-time performance in March, according to data provided by the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics:

Airlines’ March on-time performance better than year ago, but worse than February of this year

ATLANTA — U.S. airlines’ on-time performance and baggage handling improved in March compared with a year ago, but was worse than in February of this year, government data released Tuesday shows. The rate of cancellations and number of complaints to the government was lower year-over year, but higher than in February.

FAA stops military flight over Hudson River; jet photo op 2 weeks ago caused panic in NYC

NEW YORK — The Federal Aviation Administration says it turned down a U.S. Navy request to fly a patrol aircraft past Manhattan, two weeks after a government photo shoot caused a panic in the office towers near ground zero.

Storms sweep through Midwest, damaging several homes and snarling air traffic

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Severe thunderstorms raked parts of the Midwest on Saturday, killing a motorcyclist, spawning tornadoes that damaged several homes and sent race fans fleeing, snarling air traffic and knocking out power.