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Reducing its environmental footprint - American Airlines partners with Safran for more efficient brakes

As part of its commitment to minimize the environmental impact of air travel, American Airlines, the world’s largest operator by fleet size, has partnered with Safran Landing Systems to upgrade its Boeing 737NG fleet from steel to carbon brakes, representing more than 300 aircraft currently in...

A long-standing partnership in support of the aviation sector decarbonization - Air France-KLM & TotalEnergies

Air France-KLM & TotalEnergies signed a MoU that will see TotalEnergies deliver more than one million cubic metres or 800,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Air France-KLM Group airlines over a 10-year period, starting in 2023.This SAF will be produced by TotalEnergies at its b...


Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY selects MOST end-to-end payment solution

PLAY, the Icelandic low-cost carrier, has selected MOST to provide it with onboard retailing and payment solutions, including software, hardware and payment gateway services. Working with MOST will allow crewmembers to accept secure payments quickly and easily from passengers onboard the aircraft. Starting from December 6, PLAY will upgrade from its existing card readers on board and imp...

World first C919 Aircraft delivered to China Eastern Airlines

On Dec. 9, the world first C919 aircraft, with registration number of B-919A, was delivered to its world's first launch customer, China Eastern Airlines. The C919 is China's first homegrown large passenger aircraft in accordance with international airworthiness standards, and owns independent intellectual property rights. It features advanced aerodynamic desig...

Cathay Pacific elevated First class service is back

As Cathay Pacific continues to add more flights and more destinations for its customers, the airline’s elevated First class service is also making its much-anticipated return, initially on select flights to and from London Heathrow followed by Paris and Tokyo (Haneda) over the coming months. Since 5 and 6 December, customers can now travel First class with Cathay Pacific on the airline&...

Direct Qantas flights from Australia to South Korea take off

Qantas will launch flights to another new international destination, with direct services between Sydney and Seoul taking off for the first time in nearly 15 years to meet growing demand. Seoul is one of the 28 international ports that Qantas has resumed or launched new services to since Australia’s borders reopened. Of the 28 international destinations, eight of the routes are to...

Etihad Airways set to reintroduce its A380 fleet after a surge in demand from customers

Etihad Airways announced it is reintroducing four of its A380s from the summer of 2023. The move follows a surge in demand for air travel across the airline’s network and customer feedback for the return of one of the most remarkable commercial flying experiences in the sky. His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman, Etihad Aviation Group, commented: “It is wonderfu...

Wizz Air presented its most modern sustainable aircraft

Wizz Air has showcased at the initiative of Eindhoven Airport its Airbus A321neo to residents and the members of the Eindhoven Airport Consultation. The Airbus A321neo is by far the most efficient single-aisle aircraft with the lowest fuel consumption per seat-kilometre in its category today and, therefore, also the most sustainable aircraft available on the market. In 2022, a quart...

Air Greenland became latest A330neo operator and Flight Hour Services customer

Air Greenland took delivery of an A330-800 widebody aircraft, becoming the latest operator of the type. The A330neo will replace previous generation aircraft in the company's fleet, reducing operating cost, improving environmental efficiency while offering an unrivalled passenger experience.  Air Greenland’s A330neo will comfortably accommodate 305 passengers, featuri...

airBaltic marks one year of passenger handling at Riga Airport

As of late November 2022, the Latvian airline airBaltic marked a one year anniversary, since establishing its own in-house full service passenger handling and flight coordinator divisions at Riga Airport. The new ground handling model has strengthened operational performance at the airline’s home base, also increasing both competitiveness and passenger satisfaction.​ Laura Vecva...

JetBlue and Fidelis New Energy sign agreement for 92 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel

JetBlue and Fidelis New Energy announced a MOU to provide JetBlue at least 92 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel from Fidelis’ Grön Fuels GigaSystem at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge in Louisiana. This SAF is expected to be delivered over the five-year term with a targeted start date of 2025. With this MOU, Fidelis’ negative carbon in...

SEVENAIR is back in São Tomé e Príncipe

Sevenair , the Portuguese airline specialized in regional flights has returned to São Tomé e Príncipe operating a BAe Jetstream 32, registration CS-DVQ, for STP Airways on an ACMI contract with the first flights fully booked. “We operated between May and September for STP Airways and both the relationship with the airline and the feedback from passengers was highly positive. Unfortunat...

Ryanair & Shell sign sustainable fuel agreement

Ryanair and Shell signed a MOU to advance the supply of sustainable aviation fuel at over 200 Ryanair airports across Europe, with particular focus on SAF supply at RYR’s largest bases like Dublin and London Stansted. While SAF is a key enabler of aviation decarbonisation, it currently accounts for just a small fraction of worldwide jet fuel usage. This agreemen...

GetJet Airlines Latvia receives Air Operator Certificate

GetJet Airlines Latvia has confirmed receipt of its AOC on 30 November 2022 issued by the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Latvia. Latvian AOC marks a new milestone for GetJet Airlines, the IOSA-approved ACMI and Charter carrier from Lithuania, in its expansion to Latvia. Rolands Ramins, Head of GetJet Airlines Latvia, emphasizes that the cooperation with Latvian authorit...

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British Airways unveils new Terminal 5 lounge, marking the next phase of Heathrow transformation

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Etihad Airways and Ibom Air launch interline partnership linking Nigeria to Etihad’s global network

Etihad Airways has signed an interline agreement with Nigerian airline Ibom Air, enabling travellers to connect seamlessly beyond Lagos and Accra to five destinations across Nigeria on a single t...

Emirates arrives in Helsinki for the first time

  Emirates has officially inaugurated services to Helsinki, marking a significant milestone in connectivity between Finland and the United Arab Emirates. The new daily route is the only year-r...

KLM marks fleet milestone with delivery of its first Airbus A350-900

Dutch flag carrier KLM, part of the Air France-KLM Group, has welcomed its first Airbus A350-900, marking a significant step in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy. The arrival...