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American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have announced plans for Alaska to join the Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses, expanding their partnership across transatlantic and transpacific markets. The move would deepen cooperation between the two carriers following American's renewed alliance with Alaska after leaving the oneworld split with Delta. Details on timing and regulatory approval were not immediately given.

A new report finds that general aviation contributes $339 billion to the U.S. economy, underlining the sector's substantial role in jobs, manufacturing, and local services beyond the major airlines. Aviation industry publications are highlighting the figure as evidence of the industry's economic weight.

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have announced plans for Alaska to join the transatlantic and transpacific joint businesses, expanding the partnerships that coordinate routes, schedules and services between the US, Europe and Asia. The move would deepen Alaska's international reach following its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and strengthens American's alliance network as global carriers consolidate their joint ventures.

United Airlines has introduced Polaris Studio, a new premium offering aimed at global business travelers. The launch extends the airline's Polaris long-haul business class brand, and coverage so far is focused on the debut itself, with details about routes, cabin features and rollout timing not yet specified in early reports.