WASHINGTON, D.C. – The nation’s largest airlines reported only three flights in July with tarmac delays of more than three hours, compared to 161 flights in July 2009, with only a slight increase in the rate of canceled flights, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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EVERETT, Wash. – Boeing has begun fatigue testing on the structural airframe of the 787 Dreamliner at the Everett, Wash., site. Fatigue testing involves placing the 787 test airframe into a test rig that simulates multiple lifecycles to test how the airplane responds over time.

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LAS VEGAS – Allegiant Travel Company today announced it is beginning a project to add 16 seats to its fleet of 150-seat MD-80 series aircraft, bringing the total number of saleable seats to 166 on each of these aircraft.

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