Edward Russell

Edward was Skift’s Washington, D.C.-based airlines reporter from 2020-2023. He’s covered the industry from the American-US Airways combo to the depths of the coronavirus pandemic. He enjoys bikes, trains and runs with his dog, Heathrow.

Orlando Airport Opens New $2.8 Billion Home for JetBlue

Orlando International Airport opened its first new terminal in more than 30 years this week. Aer Lingus inaugurated the $2.8 billion Terminal C, which will also soon house JetBlue Airways,…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Air India Sets Out Really Ambitious Goals for Itself in New Turnaround Plan

Vihaan.AI. That's the name of Air India's new strategic plan that would see the once respected flag carrier recapture some of its prestige over the next five years.

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

An India Comeback Story

United and Emirates working together? The once unthinkable is now true, though the partnership of the two unveiled last week is limited in scope, at least for now. More significant…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

India

India's Moment

Is Indian aviation's moment here? Air India under Tata ownership has a deal for new airplanes, while the country's largest airline, IndiGo, keeps growing and several new startups are adding…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Air Canada, United Airlines Among First to Order New Hybrid-Electric Plane

Air Canada and United Airlines are among the first customers for a new hybrid-electric airplane from Heart Aerospace. The aircraft, named the ES-30 for its 30-passenger capacity, replaces the Gothenburg,…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

United and Emirates Put Past Differences Behind With New Africa, India Connectivity Partnership

Emirates and United Airlines let bygones be bygones and unveiled a new partnership that will join their two global networks from November.

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Israel's El Al Pays Back Government Aid and Focuses on Expansion

El Al will pay off its aid from the government of Israel by the end of the year in a move that allows it to move on its growth ambitions.

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Tijuana Airport's Bridge to the U.S. Is Reshaping California-Mexico Travel

Drive down San Diego's Otay Mesa Freeway and suburban development gives way to a landscape of warehouses and logistics centers along the U.S.-Mexico border. But in the middle of this…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Autumn Strength

Fall? What fall? It still feels like summer for U.S. airlines, judging from comments by several carriers at an investor event last week. Peak, summer-like demand persists despite the change…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

China's Red Ink

Chinese airlines struggled mightily during the first half of the year under the country's zero-Covid policy. The Big 3 all lost money but China Eastern, based in Shanghai — which…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago