AirTran Airways is pushing for the development of an extended-range Boeing 717 after committing to 73 of around 120 717s due to be in service by the end of next year. The low-fares carrier agreed last ...

US low-cost carrier AirTran Airways has launched a new evaluation of longer-range aircraft to support expected westward expansion plans which could lead to diversification of its fleet or prompt ...

Boeing this week delivered its 100th 717 to AirTran during a ceremony at the company's final assembly facility at Long Beach, Calif. AirTran's 717 fleet now numbers 37 aircraft, with 13 additional ...

Delta Air Lines Inc. plans to add 88 Boeing 717s to its fleet, picking up planes that Southwest Airlines received in its acquisition of AirTran that it doesn't want to fly.

CHANTILLY, Va., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Rolls-Royce PLC reported Tuesday that it agreed to provide BR715 engines to AirTran Holdings Inc. for six Boeing 717-200s, and will extend the companies' ...

Facts about the commercial aircraft that is assembled in Long Beach. More than 60 717s currently in regular passenger service Boeing Co. will lay off another 300 workers at its Long Beach-based 717 ...